Journal of the Senate of the state of Georgia, regular session 2014, second session of the 152nd General Assembly, commenced at Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, January 13, 2014 and adjourned Thursday, March 20, 2014

JOURNAL
OF THE
SENATE
OF THE
STATE OF GEORGIA
REGULAR SESSION 2014
SECOND SESSION OF THE 152ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Commenced at Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, January 13, 2014 and adjourned Thursday, March 20, 2014

OFFICERS
OF THE
STATE SENATE
2014
CASEY CAGLE................................................................ President (Lieutenant Governor) HALL COUNTY
DAVID J. SHAFER ......................................................................... President Pro Tempore GWINNETT COUNTY
DAVID A. COOK ............................................................................ Secretary of the Senate FULTON COUNTY
JOHN LONG ............................................................................................. Sergeant at Arms DEKALB COUNTY
STAFF OF SECRETARY OF THE SENATE
DEBORAH BEVELLE ......................................................................................... Bill Clerk HENRY COUNTY
DEBBIE EWING ............................................................. Assistant Secretary of the Senate DEKALB COUNTY
CHEREE HARPER ............................................................................................ Index Clerk FULTON COUNTY
AMY KRIEG.............................................................................................. Composite Clerk DEKALB 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 FOR THE TERM 2013-2014

Senators

District

Address

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

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

Beach, Brandon (R) ............................................................ 21 ....................Alpharetta

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

Burke, Dean (R).................................................................. 11 ....................Bainbridge

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

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

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

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

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

Crane, Mike (R) .................................................................. 28 ....................Newnan

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

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

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

Dugan, Mike(R).................................................................. 30 ....................Carrollton

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

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

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

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

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

Harper, Tyler (R) .................................................................. 7 ....................Ocilla

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

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

Hill, Hunter (R)..................................................................... 6 ....................Atlanta

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

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

Hufstetler, Chuck (R) ......................................................... 52 ....................Rome

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

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

James, Donzella (D) ........................................................... 35 ....................Atlanta

Jeffares, Rick (R) ................................................................ 17 ....................McDonough

Jones, Burt (R) .................................................................... 25 ....................Jackson

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

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

Lucas, Sr., David (D).......................................................... 26 ....................Macon

McKoon, Josh (R)............................................................... 29 ....................Columbus

Millar, Fran (R)................................................................... 40 ....................Atlanta

Miller, Butch (R) ................................................................ 49 ....................Gainesville

Mullis, Jeff E. (R) ............................................................... 53 ....................Chickamauga Murphy, Jack (R) ................................................................ 27 ....................Cumming Orrock, Nan (D).................................................................. 36 ....................Atlanta Ramsey, Sr., Ronald B. (D) ................................................ 43 ....................Decatur Seay, Valencia (D).............................................................. 34 ....................Riverdale Shafer, David J. (R) ............................................................ 48 ....................Duluth Sims, Freddie Powell (D) ................................................... 12 ....................Dawson Staton, Cecil (R) ................................................................. 18 ....................Macon Stone, Jesse (R)................................................................... 23 ....................Waynesboro Tate, Horacena (D) ............................................................. 38 ....................Atlanta Thompson, Bruce (R) ......................................................... 14 ....................White Thompson, Curt (D) ............................................................. 5 ....................Tucker Thompson, Steve (D).......................................................... 33 ....................Marietta Tippins, Lindsey (R)........................................................... 37 ....................Marietta Tolleson, Ross (R) .............................................................. 20 ....................Perry Unterman, Renee (R).......................................................... 45 ....................Buford Wilkinson, John (R)............................................................ 50 ....................Toccoa Williams, Tommie (R)........................................................ 19 ....................Lyons

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, January 13, 2014 First Legislative Day
Senators of the General Assembly of Georgia for the years 2013 - 2014 met pursuant to the Constitution in regular session in the Senate Chamber at 10:00 a.m. this day and were called to order by Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle, President of the Senate.
The following communication from the Honorable Brian P. Kemp, Secretary of State, certifying Senator-Elect Bruce A. Thompson in the Special Election Runoff of 2013, was read by the Secretary:
THE 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 list the results as shown on the consolidated returns on file in this office for the Special Election Runoff held on the 3rd day of December 2013, in District 14 State Senate in Bartow, Cherokee and Cobb Counties to fill the vacancy.

Having receiving the majority of the votes cast, Bruce A. Thompson 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 10th day of December, in the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Thirteen and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and Thirty-Eighth.
/s/ Brian P. Kemp Secretary of State

The President introduced Senator Bruce A. Thompson to the Senate. Senator Thompson was elected to represent District 14 in the Special Election Runoff held on the 3rd day of December 2013.

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

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Senator Harbison of the 15th 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 Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Davis Dugan Fort Ginn Golden

Gooch Harbison Harper Heath Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E Ligon Lucas McKoon

Millar Miller Mullis Murphy Orrock Ramsey Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Thompson, B Thompson, C Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson

Not answering were Senators:

Tate (Excused)

Thompson, S. (Excused) Williams

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.

The President introduced the chaplain of the day, Dr. Louie Giglio of Atlanta, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The President spoke briefly to the Senate:

Good morning!

Welcome back to the Senate chamber for the 2014 legislative session. I know we are going to do great things together. As we begin the difficult work that lies ahead all of us

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should take a moment to remember why we are here. Each of us was elected to represent people from across the state. To carry their hopes and dreams to Atlanta and work collaboratively and cooperatively to make our state even stronger, her future a little brighter.
This Senate is a special place. It is rightfully known as the General Assembly's deliberative body, the upper chamber. We follow in the footsteps of many great Georgians and work to uphold their legacy of wise statesmanship with what we begin here today. And so I hope you'll indulge me for just a moment as I share a few thoughts with you.
We are in uncharted territory this session. All of us, myself included, will face the voters earlier than ever. And inevitably the temptation will arise to score a couple of cheap political points. To posture down here in hopes of appealing to voters back home. I hope we can rise above that and remain true to our calling- not to be the best politicians we can be but to be the best legislators we can be. Together, let's do what is right and not what is easy. Let's worry about getting the job done this session and not worry about what we can do to be back here next session.
We face great challenges as a state, but also tremendous opportunities opportunities to foster private sector job growth, opportunities to strengthen education, opportunities to protect the most vulnerable children in state care, and opportunities to encourage the potential in every Georgian. It will take some hard work and difficult decisions, but together we can ensure that Georgia's brightest days are always yet to come.
Thank you
The President announced the next order of business was the election of the Secretary of the Senate.
Senator Shafer of the 48th nominated the Honorable David A. Cook as Secretary of the Senate. Senator Henson of the 41st seconded the nomination.
Senator Hill of the 4th 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 David A. Cook.
The consent was granted, and the Honorable David A. Cook was declared duly elected Secretary of the Senate.
The President administered the following oath of office to David A. Cook, Secretary of the Senate:

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"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."

Secretary of the Senate, David A. Cook, addressed the Senate briefly.

The following communications from His Excellency, Governor Nathan Deal, were received by the Secretary:

Nathan Deal Governor

STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
ATLANTA 30334-0900

May 7, 2013

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 193, 240, 635 and 636 which passed the General Assembly during the 2013 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.

I have also included a signing statement for House Bill 276.

Sincerely,

Nathan Deal

Nathan Deal Governor

STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
ATLANTA 30334-0900

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May 7, 2013

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

The Honorable David Shafer President Pro Tempore 321 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Lieutenant Governor Cagle and Senator Shafer:

I have vetoed Senate Bill 11 which passed the General Assembly during the 2013 Regular Session.

Article III, Section V, Paragraph XIII of the Georgia Constitution requires that I transmit this bill to you together with the reason for such veto. This bill and corresponding reason for the veto is attached.

I have also included a signing statement for Senate Resolution 293.

Sincerely,

Nathan Deal

Veto Number 1

HB 635 House Bill 635 changes the term of office and membership of the Dodge County-Eastman Development Authority by terminating the two members appointed by the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority and allowing the Dodge County Board of Commissioners to appoint one member and the bill sponsor to appoint one member. Having reviewed the legislation and considered its necessity, I VETO HB 635.

Veto Number 2

HB 636 House Bill 636 abolishes the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority and transfers the Authority's powers, duties, assets, liabilities and debts to the Dodge County-Eastman Development Authority. Having reviewed the legislation and considered its necessity, I VETO HB 636.

Veto Number 3

HB 193 House Bill 193 attempts to bring back input exemptions that had previously been sunset. The 2010 Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians recommended "that all non-government and non-business input exemptions sunset so that the Legislature may determine if economic or non-economic justifications

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exist for renewing these exemptions." In following their recommendation, I will request the Governor's Competitiveness Initiative taskforce to review this bill and provide an opinion on whether economic or non-economic justifications exist for the exemptions to be renewed during the next legislative session. Accordingly, I VETO HB 193.

Veto Number 4

HB 240 House Bill 240 attempts to address concerns voiced by speech language pathologists that clinical fellows are not reimbursed by Georgia Medicaid. However, Georgia Medicaid only enrolls fully licensed providers for reimbursement. On close review, this legislation would expand the number of eligible providers that could bill for Medicaid reimbursement and open the door for additional providers, who are not yet fully licensed, to pursue similar legislation. The Georgia Medicaid budget has been under tremendous financial pressure and any additional expenses will increase the financial burden. In addition, the legislation would require Georgia Medicaid to reimburse Clinical Fellows at 100% of the Speech Language Pathologist rate which would create an inequity among other fully licensed provider types who are reimbursed at less than 100%. I am vetoing this legislation because I believe HB 240 creates an inequitable system of reimbursement among provider groups. I also find that this legislation would open the door for similarly situated non-licensed providers to seek Medicaid reimbursement. Accordingly, I VETO HB 240.

Veto Number 5

SB 11

Senate Bill 11 would re-establish the Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council

and give that council various powers and duties to evaluate and develop data on the

geospatial capabilities and needs of the State. Despite any underlying merits of the bill,

this legislation would create a new state entity and add additional duties to various state

agency officials without funding in the 2014 budget. Having grave concerns with adding

a new council and duties for state agency officials without funding, I VETO SB 11.

Signing Statement 1

HB 276 I sign House Bill 276 because of the merits of Sections 1 and 2 which pertain to the extension of the Georgia Hazardous Waste Trust Fund. However, I have significant concerns with the remaining language in the bill which attempts to dedicate fees and surcharges of this fund for a specific purpose. Despite the merits of such a concept, Article 3, Section 9, Paragraph 6 of the Constitution of Georgia specifically limits any attempt to dedicate revenues in a general bill unless specifically permitted by the Constitution of Georgia. Without such specific permission in our Constitution, I would deem this language in House Bill 276 as being non-binding on any subsequent General Assembly as it goes about its yearly duty to appropriate funds.

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Signing Statement 2

SR 293 I sign Senate Resolution 293 but I have reservations renaming Friendship Road east of I-985.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Barry Loudermilk

Science and Technology

District 14

Public Safety

324-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building Veterans, Military and Homeland Security

Atlanta, GA 30334

Transportation

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

VIA HAND DELIVERY

The Honorable Nathan Deal Governor, State of Georgia State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Governor Deal:

This letter serves as notice that I do hereby resign my office as Senator of Georgia State Senate District 14, effective at the close of business on September 4, 2013.

It has been an honor to serve in the Georgia General Assembly, and I look forward to continuing my service to our state in the United States Congress.

Sincerely,
/s/ Barry Loudermilk State Senator, District 14

The following communications from His Excellency, Governor Nathan Deal, were received by the Secretary:

Nathan Deal Governor

STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
ATLANTA 30334-0900

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September 5, 2013
The Honorable Barry Loudermilk Senator, District 14 Georgia State Senate P.O. Box 465 Cassville, Georgia 30123
Dear Senator Loudermilk:
Thank you for the service you have rendered as the Senator representing District 14 in the Georgia State Senate. I appreciate you apprising me of your resignation effective September 4, 2013.
Your resignation is hereby accepted, and I wish you all the best. Once again, thank you for your dedicated service to the State of Georgia.
Sincerely,
/s/ Nathan Deal
THE STATE OF GEORGIA EXECUTIVE ORDER
BY THE GOVERNOR:
WHEREAS: By Executive Order dated October 15, 2013, a review commission was appointed to determine whether the indictment of the Senator representing District 9 in the Georgia State Senate, Donald K. Balfour, II, related to and adversely impacts the administration of the office of State Senator pursuant to Article 2, Section 3, Paragraph 1 of the Georgia Constitution; and
WHEREAS: By the report dated November 13, 2013, that commission determined that State Senator Donald K. Balfour, II, be suspended from office under the provisions of Ga. Const. Art. 2, 3, 1.
NOW, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED: That Donald K. Balfour, II is hereby suspended from office immediately as provided for in Ga. Const. Art. 2, 3, 1(b) & (h). This 13th day of November, 2013.
/s/ Nathan Deal GOVERNOR

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The following communication was transmitted by the Secretary:

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

David A. Cook Secretary of the Senate

November 13, 2013

(404) 656-5040 Fax (404) 656-5043

Senator Donald Kenneth Balfour, II 2312 Waterscape Trail Snellville, Georgia 30078

Dear Senator Balfour:

This office is in receipt of a copy of the Governor's Executive Order of November 13, 2013 which suspends you from office pursuant to Art. II, Sec. III, Par. I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. Attached please find a copy of the Executive Order. Also enclosed is a copy of a memorandum from Legislative Counsel which may assist you in understanding the effect of this action.

Sincerely,

/s/ David A. Cook Secretary of the Senate

The following communications were received by the Secretary:

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

To: Honorable David Cook, Secretary of the Senate From:Wayne R. Allen, Legislative Counsel /s/WRA Date: 13 November 2013 Re: Effect of suspension of the Senator from the Ninth District

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This is in response to your query regarding the effect upon the Senator from the Ninth District of his suspension from office pursuant to Article II, Section III, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia.
Effective immediately upon suspension and for the duration of such suspension, the suspended member holds the status of a private citizen. He cannot hold himself out as a State Senator and must cease all official activities as a public official. He is not able to participate in meetings of Senate committees or study committees or use state offices, equipment, or staff, nor is he allowed to use Senate letterhead or other official means of communication such as General Assembly email. However, pursuant to the Constitution, he shall continue to receive the compensation from his office. This is consistent with prior suspensions from the Senate.
If you have any further questions regarding this matter, please let me know.

OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 240 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor
November 13, 2013
The Honorable David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Secretary Cook:
The Senate Committee on Assignments has met and made the following changes to committee assignments.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 2-2.1, the Committee on Assignments has chosen to remove Senator Don Balfour as Chairman of the Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 2-2.1, the Committee on Assignments has chosen to remove Senator Don Balfour as Vice-Chairman of the Health and Human Services Committee.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 2-3.2(a), the Committee on Assignments has chosen to remove Senator Don Balfour as an ex-officio member of the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee.

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Additionally, pursuant to Senate Resolution 72 of the 2013 legislative session I, as President of the Senate, have chosen to remove Senator Don Balfour as a member of the Senate State Fair Tax Study Committee.
If I can provide any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
/s/ Casey Cagle Lt. Governor

The following communication from His Excellency, Governor Nathan Deal, was received by the Secretary:

Nathan Deal Governor

STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
ATLANTA 30334-0900

December 10, 2013

Mr. David Cook Secretary of the Senate Georgia State Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Mr. Secretary:

Please accept this letter as formal notification of my selection of the Honorable Bill Jackson, the Honorable Rick Jeffares, and the Honorable Charlie Bethel as my Floor Leaders in the Georgia State Senate during the 2014 Session of the Georgia General Assembly. Please afford them all due rights and compensation in accordance with these positions, effective immediately.

If I can be of further service, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

/s/ Nathan Deal

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The following communications were received by the Secretary:
OFFICIAL OATH OF GEORGIA STATE SENATOR
SENATOR BRUCE THOMPSON
SENATE DISTRICT 14th
I do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of this state and of the United States and, on all questions and measures which may come before me, I will so conduct myself as will, in my 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 12th day of December, 2013 /s/ Bruce A. Thompson STATE SENATOR
Court of Appeals of Georgia 47 Trinity Ave. SW Suite 501 Atlanta, GA 30334
Office of Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
I, Judge William M. Ray, do hereby certify by my signature below that I have this date, December 12, 2013, at 1:30p.m., in the Senate Chamber, Fulton County, Atlanta, Georgia, administered the following Oath of Office to Senator-Elect Bruce Thompson of the 14th District of the Georgia State Senate for the remainder of the 2013-2014 term:
"I do solemnly 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: William M. Ray II
DATED: December 12, 2013

Senator Rick Jeffares District 17 109 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Ethics Natural Resources and the Environment Economic Development Regulated Industries and Utilities

ADMINISTRATION FLOOR LEADER

December 12, 2013

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Mr. David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30306

Dear Secretary Cook:
Pursuant to Senate Rule 1-4.4(c), I hereby certify that a statute has been enacted (Act 134 of the 2013 Regular Session) which provides for a limitation of lobbyist gifts and supersedes paragraph (c) of the Senate Rule 1-4.4.

Sincerely,
/s/ Rick Jeffares Rick Jeffares, Chairman Senate Committee on Ethics

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The following communication was transmitted by the Secretary:

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

David A. Cook Secretary of the Senate

December 19, 2013

Senator Donald Kenneth Balfour, II 2312 Waterscape Trail Snellville, Georgia 30078

(404) 656-5040 Fax (404) 656-5043

Dear Senator Balfour:

This office is in receipt of a copy of the jury verdict of acquittal of December 19, 2013 from the Superior Court of Fulton County. Pursuant to Art. II, Sec. III, Par. I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, you are immediately reinstated to the office from which you were previously suspended.

Sincerely,

/s/ David A. Cook Secretary of the Senate

The following communications were received by the Secretary:

OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 240 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor
December 19, 2013
The Honorable David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

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Dear Secretary Cook:
The Senate Committee on Assignments has met and made the following changes to committee assignments.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 2-2.1, the Committee on Assignments has chosen to appoint Senator Don Balfour as Chairman of the Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 2-2.1, the Committee on Assignments has chosen to appoint Senator Don Balfour as Vice-Chairman of the Health and Human Services Committee.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 2-3.2(a), the Committee on Assignments has chosen to appoint Senator Don Balfour as an ex-officio member of the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee.
Additionally, pursuant to Senate Resolution 72 of the 2013 legislative session I, as President of the Senate, have chosen to appoint Senator Don Balfour as a member of the Senate State Fair Tax Study Committee.
If I can provide any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
/s/ Casey Cagle Lt. Governor

OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 240 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor
January 9, 2014
Honorable Bruce Thompson 324-A Coverdell Legislative Office Bldg. Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Senator Thompson,
Below are your committee assignments for the upcoming session.

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Committee: 1. Economic Development 2. Science and Technology 3. State Institutions and Property 4. Veterans, Military and Homeland Security

Committee Role:
Vice Chairman Secretary

Congratulations on your committee assignments. We look forward to working with you and having a productive session.

Sincerely,

/s/ Casey Cagle Lt. Governor Casey Cagle President of the Senate

/s/ David Shafer Senator David Shafer President Pro-Tempore

/s/ Ronnie Chance Senator Ronnie Chance Majority Leader

/s/ Renee Unterman Senator Renee Unterman District 45

/s/ Ross Tolleson Senator Ross Tolleson District 20

/s/ Cecil Staton Senator Cecil Staton District 18

/s/ Butch Miller Senator Butch Miller District 49

OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 240 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor

Senator Beach,

January 9, 2014

Congratulations on your selection as Chairman of the Committee on Science and Technology. Please find below the membership and Structure of your committee.

Vice Chairman: Secretary:

Bruce Thompson Carter, Jason Hufstetler, Chuck Seay, Valencia

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to working with you and the members of your committee towards a productive and efficient session.

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Sincerely,
/s/ Casey Cagle Lt. Governor Casey Cagle President of the Senate
/s/ Renee Unterman Senator Renee Unterman District 45
/s/ Butch Miller Senator Butch Miller District 49

/s/ David Shafer Senator David Shafer President Pro-Tempore
/s/ Ross Tolleson Senator Ross Tolleson District 20

/s/ Ronnie Chance Senator Ronnie Chance Majority Leader
/s/ Cecil Staton Senator Cecil Staton District 18

OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 240 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor

January 9, 2014

Honorable Mike Dugan 323-B Coverdell Legislative Office Bldg. Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Senator Dugan,

Below are your new committee assignments for the upcoming session.

Committee: 1. Economic Development 2. Governmental Oversight 3. Transportation 4. Veterans, Military and Homeland Security

Committee Role: Vice Chairman Secretary

Congratulations on your committee assignments. We look forward to working with you and having a productive session.

Sincerely,
/s/ Casey Cagle Lt. Governor Casey Cagle President of the Senate

/s/ David Shafer Senator David Shafer President Pro-Tempore

/s/ Ronnie Chance Senator Ronnie Chance Majority Leader

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/s/ Renee Unterman Senator Renee Unterman District 45
/s/ Butch Miller Senator Butch Miller District 49

/s/ Ross Tolleson Senator Ross Tolleson District 20

/s/ Cecil Staton Senator Cecil Staton District 18

OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 240 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor

January 9, 2014

Honorable Tyler Harper 301-B Coverdell Legislative Office Bldg. Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Senator Harper,

The Committee on Assignments has decided to appoint you as Secretary of the Senate Public Safety Committee for the upcoming session. Below are your new committee assignments for the upcoming session.

Committee: 1. Agriculture and Consumer Affairs 2. Natural Resources and the Environment 3. Public Safety 4. Retirement

Committee Role: Vice Chairman
Secretary

Congratulations on your committee assignments. We look forward to working with you and having a productive session.

Sincerely,

/s/ Casey Cagle Lt. Governor Casey Cagle President of the Senate

/s/ David Shafer Senator David Shafer President Pro-Tempore

/s/ Ronnie Chance Senator Ronnie Chance Majority Leader

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/s/ Renee Unterman Senator Renee Unterman District 45
/s/ Butch Miller Senator Butch Miller District 49

/s/ Ross Tolleson Senator Ross Tolleson District 20

/s/ Cecil Staton Senator Cecil Staton District 18

Senator Chance of the 16th asked unanimous consent that all of the legislation placed on the Table during the 2013 Legislative Session, be taken from the Table.
The consent was granted, and the legislation was taken from the Table.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 6-3.5(b), the legislation, having been taken from the Table, was placed at the foot of the Senate Calendar.
Senator Chance of the 16th asked unanimous consent that all of the legislation listed on the Senate Calendar for today be committed to the committees from which each was last reported.
The consent was granted, and the legislation on the Senate Calendar for today was committed to the following Senate Committees:
SB 4. 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 Committee on Ethics.
SB 5. 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 Committee on Ethics.

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SB 6. 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 Committee on Ethics.
SB 8. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Dugan of the 30th and Beach 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 elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of tax commissioners, tax receivers, and tax collectors; to provide for the qualifying for such offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ethics.
SB 9. 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 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 Committee on Ethics.
SB 54. 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 coroners; to provide for the qualifying for such offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ethics.
SB 60. By Senator Heath of the 31st:
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Assembly, so as to provide that all official communications to officers, members, or employees of the General Assembly be provided in an electronic format; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
SB 74. By Senators Loudermilk of the 14th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Hill of the 6th, Miller of the 49th, Hill of the 32nd 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 authorize persons who are between the ages of 18 and 21 to carry firearms under certain circumstances; to amend Code Section 43-38-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permits to carry firearms, proficiency requirement, exemption from specified laws, denial, refusal to renew, and suspension of permits, and effect of license suspension and restoration, so as to provide for the issuance of a permit to carry firearms to persons between the ages of 18 and 21; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
SB 93. By Senators Heath of the 31st, Gooch of the 51st, Tolleson of the 20th, Shafer of the 48th, Mullis of the 53rd 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 regarding hunting, so as to authorize the use of suppressors on hunting firearms under certain circumstances; to provide for suspension of hunting privileges for persons who are convicted of hunting without landowner permission, hunting in an area that is closed to hunting, or hunting big game out of season or at night with a suppressor equipped firearm; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment.
SB 95. By Senators Millar of the 40th, Staton of the 18th, Shafer of the 48th and Cowsert of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county governing authorities, and Code Section 21-2-139 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating

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to the authorization for and conduct of nonpartisan elections, so as to provide that, in counties that utilize a chief executive officer/county commission form of government, all elections for the chief executive officer shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ethics.
SB 119. By Senators Thompson of the 5th, McKoon of the 29th, Jones of the 10th, Mullis of the 53rd and Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-81 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the Georgia State Indemnification Fund, so as to provide for a short title; to provide that delayed death from a condition which causes a total permanent disability shall be deemed to have been in the line of duty; to provide for disabilities for firefighters due to certain conditions contracted in the line of duty; to provide for a rebuttable presumption; to provide for exceptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
SB 127. By Senators Heath of the 31st, Harper of the 7th, Jeffares of the 17th and Loudermilk of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 51-3-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions used in limiting liability of certain property owners, so as to revise the definition of recreational purposes to include aviation activities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 138. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Wilkinson of the 50th, Albers of the 56th, Davis of the 22nd, Miller of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to enact the "Elementary School Protection Act"; to authorize local boards of education to employ elementary para-protection officers to provide security in public elementary schools; to provide for requirements; to provide for stipends; to amend Code Section 16-11-127.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying weapons within school safety zones,

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at school functions, or on school property, so as to authorize elementary paraprotection officers to carry concealed weapons in school safety zones; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
SB 144. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Staton of the 18th, Wilkinson of the 50th and Ginn of the 47th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the emergency telephone number "9-1-1" system, so as to create the Georgia Emergency 9-1-1 Support Authority as a body corporate and politic, an instrumentality of the state, and a public corporation; to amend Code Section 38-3-20, relating to the creation of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, director, and director's duties, so as to conform 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 Committee on Veterans, Military and Homeland Security.
SB 197. By Senators Heath of the 31st, Loudermilk of the 14th, Cowsert of the 46th and Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
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 that information relating to persons issued weapons carry licenses shall be confidential; to prohibit the creation or maintenance of any data bases regarding persons issued weapons carry licenses; to provide for verification of licenses; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 227. By Senators Millar of the 40th, Bethel of the 54th, Albers of the 56th and Crane of the 28th:
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 benefits relative to employment security, so as to provide changes to the determination of eligibility for unemployment benefits of certain persons performing certain services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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SB 229. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Staton of the 18th, Harper of the 7th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Murphy of the 27th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-7-80 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions applicable to bombs, explosives, and chemical and biological weapons, and Chapter 10 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the regulation of fireworks, so as to authorize the possession and transportation of consumer fireworks and to authorize the sale of consumer fireworks under certain circumstances as determined by the local governing authority of municipalities and counties; to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for an excise tax on the sale of consumer fireworks to be dedicated equally to the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission and the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.
SR 59. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Stone of the 23rd, Butler of the 55th, Miller of the 49th, Davis of the 22nd and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to issue a Certificate of Restoration of Voting Rights upon the completion of a criminal sentence and all requirements of parole and probation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SR 510. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Automobile Insurance Verification and Enforcement Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
SR 594. By Senators Loudermilk of the 14th, McKoon of the 29th, Crane of the 28th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th 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 Committee on Rules.

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HB 3. By Representative Willard of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 and Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the practice of professional forestry and evidence, respectively, so as to conform provisions of the Code due to the passage of 2011 HB 24 and HB 214; to change provisions relating to using a writing to refresh memory; to reassign functions of the former Division of Public Health of the Department of Community Health to the new Department of Public Health relating to disclosure of AIDS confidential information; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 34. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th and Smith of the 134th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-29.14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the income tax credit for clean energy property, so as to include certain commercial geothermal heat pumps with the definition of the term 'clean energy property'; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB 60. By Representative Holt of the 112th:
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 certain laws regarding the carrying and possession of firearms by retired judges; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 125. By Representatives Hightower of the 68th, Golick of the 40th, Jasperse of the 11th and Clark of the 98th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 a certain affidavit for persons under 18 years of age to be executed after attaining the age of 18; to provide requirements for the submission of documents; to provide that certain documents may be submitted by facsimile; to provide exceptions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 135. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Willard of the 51st, Lindsey of the 54th, Powell of the 171st, Meadows of the 5th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-33-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ante litem notice for municipalities, so as to provide that such notices shall specify the amount of damages sought; to provide for service of such notices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 229. By Representatives Teasley of the 37th, Shaw of the 176th, Golick of the 40th, Taylor of the 173rd, Carson of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authorization and general requirements for transaction of insurance, so as to provide for removing the insurer annual publication requirement; to provide that the Commissioner shall provide on the department's website a financial summary position of each insurer; to provide for changes to the submission of reports by property and casualty insurers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.
HB 310. By Representative Wilkinson of the 52nd:
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 revise definitions; to provide for the method of filing certain disclosure reports; to provide for the method of notifying candidates of late fees due; to eliminate the grace period on certain reports; to provide for the notice of dissolution of a campaign or committee; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ethics.
HB 375. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Shaw of the 176th and Mayo of the 84th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for cancellations under certain circumstances relating to policy terms that permit an audit or rate investigation and noncompliance by the insured; to

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provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.
HB 400. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-82-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections for approval of bonded debt, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to population brackets and the census; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations (General).
HB 494. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Cheokas of the 138th and Pruett of the 149th:
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 provide for the installation of safety markers on utility lines to provide for adequate visual warning in the use of private airstrips; to provide for definitions; to provide for the powers, authority, and duties of the Department of Transportation; to provide for a schedule of installation fees; to impose a penalty; to provide an appeal process; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations by the department; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HB 513. By Representatives Houston of the 170th and Clark of the 98th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to abolish the Georgia Medical Center Authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 536. By Representatives Sims of the 169th and Carson of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-15-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to receipt and disbursement of funds for

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county law libraries by counties having population of 950,000 or more, so as to repeal and reserve such Code section; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations (General).
HB 537. By Representatives Sims of the 169th and Carson of the 46th:
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 local board of education members, persons ineligible to be members or superintendent, ineligibility for local boards of education, and ineligibility for other elective offices, so as to repeal a population provision prohibiting certain members of county boards of education from holding other offices; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations (General).
HB 539. By Representatives Sims of the 169th and Carson of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-8-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to campus police officers, so as to repeal a portion of a definition based upon population classification; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations (General).
HB 540. By Representatives Sims of the 169th and Carson of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act to provide in all counties of 500,000 or more population according to the United States Census of 1960 or any future United States Census that the pension board of the board of education in such counties shall recompute the pension paid to those teachers and employees who had retired as a matter of right prior to April 1, 1955, and who had been awarded a basic pension for 20 years of service, approved March 21, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2469); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations (General).

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SB 228. By Senators Beach of the 21st, McKoon of the 29th, Murphy of the 27th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-62-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to creation of development authorities, appointment and terms of directors, quorum, and adoption and filing of resolution of need, so as to define the area of operation of a development authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations (General).
HB 199. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th and Smith of the 70th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the water supply division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to expand the Georgia Reservoir Fund; to amend Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to water supply, so as to revise a definition and correct a cross-reference; to amend Code Section 36-91-100 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions relative to local public works bidding, so as to revise a definition; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, so as to revise definitions and correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment.
HB 215. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to superior courts, so as to change provisions relating to filings in the clerk's office; to increase fees for certain filings; to change provisions relating to office hours; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 296. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, Ramsey of the 72nd, Talton of the 147th, Jackson of the 128th and Atwood of the 179th:
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 add certain persons to

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those authorized to receive motor vehicle registration records; to add certain persons to the list of persons authorized to receive motor vehicle certificate of title records; to provide for the Department of Revenue to establish certain procedures and to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 365. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Atwood of the 179th, Lumsden of the 12th, Watson of the 166th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-8-76.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to use of safety belts in passenger vehicles, so as to modify the definition of the term "passenger vehicle" to which the safety belt law applies; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
HB 399. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Hamilton of the 24th, Stephens of the 165th, Kaiser of the 59th, Stephens of the 164th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 6 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to aviation and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to clarify which type of interests in real property may be subject to ad valorem taxation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB 486. By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, Nimmer of the 178th, Burns of the 159th, Watson of the 172nd, Shaw of the 176th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dimensions and weight of vehicles and loads, so as to provide for qualifications for the issuance of annual commercial wrecker emergency tow permits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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HB 511. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Watson of the 166th, Cooper of the 43rd, Sims of the 123rd, Clark of the 101st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to provide for a pilot program to provide coverage for bariatric surgical procedures for the treatment and management of obesity and related conditions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for requirements; to provide for a review panel; to provide for an evaluation report on the pilot program; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
HR 603. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Cooper of the 43rd and Watson of the 166th:
A RESOLUTION directing the Department of Community Health to collect and report certain data relating to bariatric surgical procedures; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:
SR 732. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th and Henson of the 41st:
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.
Senator Chance of the 16th moved that SR 732 be immediately transmitted to the House.
On the motion, there was no objection.
The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:
SR 733. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th and Henson of the 41st:
A RESOLUTION to notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes.
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The President appointed as a Committee of Notification on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Hill of the 4th, Thompson of the 33rd, Jackson of the 24th, Bethel of the 54th, Jeffares of the 17th, Burke of the 11th and Thompson of the 14th.
Senator Chance of the 16th moved that SR 733 be immediately transmitted to the House.
On the motion, there was no objection.
The following resolution was read and adopted:
SR 737. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring January 13, 2014, as Korean American Day at the State Capitol; and for other purposes.
The President introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Robert S. Kaufmann.
Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2014.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 11:32 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Second 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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House:
HR 1040. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, O`Neal of the 146th and Jones of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION to notify the Senate that the House of Representatives has convened; and for other purposes.
HR 1042. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, O`Neal of the 146th and Jones of the 47th:
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; inviting each other Justice of the Supreme Court and each Judge of the Court of Appeals to be present at the joint session; and for other purposes.
HR 1043. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:
A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

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

HR 1041.

By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, O`Neal of the 146th and Jones of the 47th:
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 Dickson of the 6th, Smyre of the 135th, Epps of the 144th, Coomer of the 14th, Smith of the 70th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Quick of the 117th, Williamson of the 115th, Holt of the 112th, Pezold of the 133rd, Ramsey of the 72nd, and Stephens of the 164th.

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

SB 280. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Orrock of the 36th, Lucas of the 26th, Jones of the 10th, James of the 35th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse, so as to repeal the statute relating to no duty to retreat prior to the use of force and to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

SB 283. By Senators Dugan of the 30th, Mullis of the 53rd, Harper of the 7th, Millar of the 40th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum, so as to authorize school systems to provide instruction on the history of traditional winter celebrations; to provide for displays; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Youth.

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SB 284. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-684 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the conduct of a hearing for the petition of an unemancipated minor seeking a waiver of the parental notification requirement for an abortion, so as to provide for clear and convincing evidence as the proper standard of proof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
SR 734. By Senator Dugan of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that members of the Senate shall serve four-year terms of office; to provide that members of the Senate shall have limited terms of office; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ethics.
SR 735. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Millar of the 40th, Fort of the 39th, Gooch of the 51st and Carter of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION urging metropolitan Atlanta transit authorities to join forces to establish a website; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
SR 736. By Senators Staton of the 18th, Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Miller of the 49th, Hill of the 32nd and others:
A RESOLUTION applying for a convention of the states under Article V of the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
SR 738. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

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The following committee report was read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

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

HB 310 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Jeffares of the 17th District, Chairman

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

Senator Harbison of the 15th asked unanimous consent that Senator Thompson of the 33rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thompson was excused.

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.

Senator Burke of the 11th asked unanimous consent that Senator Golden of the 8th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Golden was excused.

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Dugan Fort Ginn Gooch Harbison

Harper Heath Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E Ligon Lucas McKoon Millar

Mullis Murphy Orrock Ramsey Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, B Thompson, C Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson Williams

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Not answering were Senators:

Davis (Excused) Thompson, S. (Excused)

Golden (Excused)

Miller (Excused)

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 Joe McCrary of Fayetteville, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:

HR 1041. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, O`Neal of the 146th and Jones of the 47th:
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.

The President appointed as a Committee of Escort on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Henson of the 41st, Staton of the 18th, Fort of the 39th, Miller of the 49th and Jackson of the 24th.

The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:

HR 1042. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, O`Neal of the 146th and Jones of the 47th:
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; inviting each other Justice of the Supreme Court and each Judge 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 following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:
HR 1043. 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 of the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly for the period of Monday, January 13, 2014, through Friday, January 24, 2014, shall be as follows:
Monday, January 13 ................................................... in session for legislative day 1 Tuesday, January 14.................................................... in session for legislative day 2 Wednesday, January 15............................................... in session for legislative day 3 Thursday, January 16 .................................................. in session for legislative day 4 Friday, January 17....................................................... in session for legislative day 5 Saturday, January 18 through Monday, January 20............................ in adjournment Tuesday, January 21.................................................... in session for legislative day 6 Wednesday, January 22............................................... in session for legislative day 7 Thursday, January 23 .................................................. in session for legislative day 8 Friday, January 24....................................................... in session for legislative day 9
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on and after January 24, 2014, the periods of adjournment of the 2014 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 Millar of the 40th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn as local legislation from the Senate Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations and committed as general legislation to the Senate Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations:

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SB 270. By Senator Millar of the 40th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Lakeside in DeKalb County; to provide for a charter for the City of Lakeside; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from DeKalb County to the City of Lakeside; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport E Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar E Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C E Thompson, S
Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 35, nays 16; the motion prevailed, and SB 270 was committed to the Senate Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations as general legislation.

Senator Chance of the 16th moved to engross HB 310, which was on today's Senate Calendar.

Senator Henson of the 41st objected.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby N Davenport E Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 17; the motion prevailed, and HB 310 was engrossed.

Senator Hill of the 32nd introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. William E. Silver.

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HB 310

Elections; ethics in government; revise definitions; provisions (Substitute)(ETHICS-49th) Wilkinson-52nd

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

HB 310. By Representative Wilkinson of the 52nd:

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 revise definitions; to provide for the method of filing certain disclosure reports; to provide for the method of notifying candidates of late fees due; to eliminate the grace period on certain reports; to provide for the notice of dissolution of a

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campaign or committee; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Miller of the 49th.
The Senate Committee on Ethics offered the following substitute to HB 310:
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 the dates for primaries and elections and runoffs resulting therefrom; to revise times for qualifying for office; to revise the time for calling certain special elections; to revise the times for filing certain campaign financing disclosure reports; 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 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, is amended by revising subsections (c), (d), (e), and (i) of Code Section 21-2-132, relating to filing notice of candidacy, nomination petition, and affidavit; payment of qualifying fee; pauper's affidavit and qualifying petition for exemption from qualifying fee; and military service, as follows:
"(c) Except as provided in subsection (i) of this Code section, all 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 April of the eleventh week immediately prior to the election and no later than 12:00 Noon on the Friday immediately following the fourth such Monday in April, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays; (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 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 April of the eleventh week immediately prior to the election and no later than 12:00 Noon

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on the Friday immediately following the fourth such Monday in April, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays; (3) Each candidate for a nonpartisan municipal office or a designee shall file a notice of candidacy in the office of the municipal superintendent of such candidate's municipality during the municipality's nonpartisan qualifying period. Each municipal superintendent shall designate the days of such qualifying period, which shall be no less than three days and no more than five days. The days of the qualifying period shall be consecutive days. Nonpartisan qualifying periods shall commence no earlier than 8:30 A.M. on the last Monday in August immediately preceding the general election and shall end no later than 4:30 P.M. on the following Friday; and, in the case of a special election, the municipal nonpartisan qualifying period shall commence no earlier than the date of the call and shall end no later than 25 days prior to the election; and (4) In any case where an incumbent has filed notice of candidacy and paid the prescribed qualifying fee in a nonpartisan election to succeed himself or herself in office but withdraws as a candidate for such office prior to the close of the applicable qualifying period prescribed in this subsection, qualifying for candidates other than such incumbent shall be reopened at 9:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the close of the preceding qualifying period and shall cease at 5:00 P.M. on the Tuesday immediately following such reopening, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays. (d) Except as provided in subsection (i) of this Code section, all All political body and independent candidates 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 election ballot by the Secretary of State or election superintendent, as the case may be, in the following manner: (1) Each candidate for federal or state office, or his or her agent, desiring to have his or her name placed on the 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 either during the period beginning at 9:00 A.M. on the fourth Monday in April of the thirty-fifth week immediately prior to the election and ending at 12:00 Noon on the Friday immediately following the fourth such Monday in April, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays, or during the period beginning at 9:00 A.M. on the fourth Monday in June immediately prior to the election and ending at 12:00 Noon on the Friday following the fourth Monday in June, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays, in the case of a general election. In the case of a special election to fill a federal office, each candidate shall file a notice of his or her candidacy, giving his or her name, residence address, and the office sought, in the office of the Secretary of State no earlier than the date of the call of the special election and no later than 60 days prior to the special election. In the case of a special election to fill a state office, each candidate shall file a notice of his or her candidacy, giving his or her name, residence address, and the office sought, in the office of the Secretary of State and no earlier than the date of the

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call of the special election and no later than 25 days prior to the special election in the case of a special election; (2) Each candidate for a county office, or his or her agent, desiring to have his or her name placed on the election ballot shall file notice of his or her candidacy in the office of the superintendent of his or her county either during the period beginning at 9:00 A.M. on the fourth Monday in April of the thirty-fifth week immediately prior to the election and ending at 12:00 Noon on the Friday immediately following the fourth such Monday in April, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays, or during the period beginning at 9:00 A.M. on the fourth Monday in June immediately prior to the election and ending at 12:00 Noon on the Friday following the fourth Monday in June, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays, in the case of a general election and no earlier than the date of the call of the election and no later than 25 days prior to the election in the case of a special election; (3) Each candidate for municipal office or a designee shall file a notice of candidacy in the office of the municipal superintendent of such candidate's municipality during the municipality's qualifying period. Each municipal superintendent shall designate the days of the qualifying period, which shall be no less than three days and no more than five days. The days of the qualifying period shall be consecutive days. Qualifying periods shall commence no earlier than 8:30 A.M. on the last Monday in August immediately preceding the general election and shall end no later than 4:30 P.M. on the following Friday; and, in the case of a special election, the municipal qualifying period shall commence no earlier than the date of the call and shall end no later than 25 days prior to the election; and
(4)(A) In extraordinary circumstances as described in Code Section 21-2-543.1, each candidate, or his or her agent, desiring to have his or her name placed on the 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, with the Office of the Secretary of State no earlier than the date of the call of the special election and not no later than ten days after the announcement of such extraordinary circumstances. (B) The provisions of this subsection shall not apply where, during the 75 day period beginning on the date of the announcement of the vacancy:
(i) A regularly scheduled general election for the vacant office is to be held; or (ii) Another special election for the vacant office is to be held pursuant to a writ for a special election issued by the Governor prior to the date of the announcement of the vacancy. The hours of qualifying each day shall be from 8:30 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. with one hour allowed for the lunch break; provided, however, that municipalities which have normal business hours which cover a lesser period of time shall conduct qualifying during normal business hours for each such municipality. Except in the case of a special election, notice of the opening and closing dates and the hours for candidates to qualify shall be published at least two weeks prior to the opening of the qualifying period. (e) Except as provided in subsection (i) of this Code section, each Each candidate required to file a notice of candidacy by this Code section shall, no earlier than 9:00

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A.M. on the fourth Monday in June immediately prior to the election and no later than 12:00 Noon on the second Tuesday in July immediately prior to the election, file with the same official with whom he or she filed his or her notice of candidacy a nomination petition in the form prescribed in Code Section 21-2-170, except that such petition shall not be required if such candidate is:
(1) A nominee of a political party for the office of presidential elector when such party has held a national convention and therein nominated candidates for President and Vice President of the United States; (2) Seeking office in a special election; (3) An incumbent qualifying as a candidate to succeed himself or herself; (4) A candidate seeking election in a nonpartisan election; or (5) A nominee for a state-wide office by a duly constituted political body convention, provided that the political body making the nomination has qualified to nominate candidates for state-wide public office under the provisions of Code Section 21-2180." "(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 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; (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 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 (C) In any case where an incumbent has filed notice of candidacy and paid the prescribed qualifying fee in a nonpartisan election to succeed himself or herself in office but withdraws as a candidate for such office prior to the close of the

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applicable qualifying period prescribed in this paragraph, qualifying for candidates other than such incumbent shall be reopened at 9:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the close of the preceding qualifying period and shall cease at 5:00 P.M. on the Tuesday immediately following such reopening, 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 either during the period beginning at 9:00 A.M. on the Wednesday immediately following the third Monday in May immediately prior to such election and ending at 12:00 Noon on the Friday immediately following the Wednesday immediately following the third Monday in May, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays, or during the period beginning at 9:00 A.M. on the last Monday in July immediately prior to the election and ending at 12:00 Noon on the Friday following the last Monday in July, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays; 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 candidacy in the office of the superintendent of his or her county either during the period beginning at 9:00 A.M. on the Wednesday immediately following the third Monday in May immediately prior to such election and ending at 12:00 Noon on the Friday immediately following the Wednesday immediately following the third Monday in May, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays, or during the period beginning at 9:00 A.M. on the last Monday in July immediately prior to the election and ending at 12:00 Noon on the Friday following the last Monday in July, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays; 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 Reserved."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-150, relating to the date of the general primary and conflicts with political party conventions, as follows:
"21-2-150. (a) Whenever any political party holds a primary to nominate candidates for public offices to be filled in the ensuing November election, such primary shall be held on the

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third Tuesday in July of the twenty-fourth week prior to the November general election in each even-numbered year or, in the case of municipalities, on the third Tuesday in July in each odd-numbered year, except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section.
(b)(1) Whenever the primary occurs during the same week of the national convention of either the political party whose candidates received the highest number of votes or the political party whose candidates received the next highest number of votes in the last presidential election, the general primary shall be conducted on the second Tuesday in July of such year. This paragraph shall not apply unless the date of the convention of the political party is announced by the political party prior to April 1 of the year in which the general primary is conducted. (2) For general primaries 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, the general primary shall be conducted on the last Tuesday in July."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (c) and (f) of Code Section 21-2153, relating to qualification of candidates for party nomination in a state or county primary, posting of list of all qualified candidates, filing of affidavit with political party by each qualifying candidate, and performance of military service does not create vacancy, as follows:
"(c)(1)(A) In the case of a general state or county primary, the candidates or their agents shall commence qualifying at 9:00 A.M. on the fourth Monday in April of the eleventh week immediately prior to the state or county primary and shall cease qualifying at 12:00 Noon on the Friday immediately following the fourth such Monday in April, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays. All qualifying for federal and state offices shall be conducted in the state capitol. (B) In the case of a general primary 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:
(i) The candidates or their agents for political party nomination to county offices shall commence qualifying at 9:00 A.M. on the Wednesday immediately following the third Monday in May immediately prior to such primary and shall cease qualifying at 12:00 Noon on the Friday immediately following the Wednesday immediately following the third Monday in May, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays; and (ii) Candidates for political party nomination to federal and state offices in a general primary shall commence qualifying at 9:00 A.M. on the Wednesday immediately following the third Monday in May immediately prior to such primary and shall cease qualifying at 12:00 Noon on the Friday immediately following the Wednesday immediately following the third Monday in May,

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notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays, and shall qualify in person or by their agents with their respective political party in the state capitol under such rules and regulations as the Secretary of State may promulgate. All qualifying for federal and state offices on the last day of the qualifying period shall be conducted in the chamber of the House of Representatives in the state capitol Reserved. (C) In the case of a special primary for a federal office, the candidate shall qualify no earlier than the date of the call for the special primary and no later than 25 60 days immediately prior to the date of such special primary, and such qualifying period shall be open for a minimum of two and one-half days. In the case of a special primary for any other office, the candidate shall qualify no earlier than the date of the call for the special primary and no later than 25 days immediately prior to the date of such special primary, and such qualifying period shall be open for a minimum of two and one-half days. (D) In any case where an incumbent has qualified as a candidate to succeed himself or herself in office but withdraws as a candidate for such office prior to the close of the applicable qualifying period prescribed in this paragraph, qualifying for candidates other than such incumbent shall be reopened at 9:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the close of the preceding qualifying period and shall cease at 5:00 P.M. on the Tuesday immediately following such reopening, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays. (2) If a political party has not designated at least 14 days immediately prior to the beginning of qualifying a party official in a county with whom the candidates of such party for county elective offices shall qualify, the election superintendent of the county shall qualify candidates on behalf of such party. The election superintendent shall give notice in the legal organ of the county at least three days before the beginning of qualifying giving the dates, times, and location for qualifying candidates on behalf of such political party." "(f) Candidates for the office of presidential elector or their agents who have been nominated in accordance with the rules of a political party shall qualify beginning at 9:00 A.M. on the fourth Monday in April of the thirty-fifth week prior to the November general election in the year in which a presidential election shall be held and shall cease qualifying at 12:00 Noon on the Friday immediately following the fourth such Monday in April, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays; provided, however, that, for presidential 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 for the office of presidential elector who have been nominated in accordance with the rules of a political party shall commence qualifying beginning at 9:00 A.M. on the Wednesday immediately following the third Monday in May immediately prior to such election and shall cease qualifying at 12:00 Noon on the Friday immediately following the Wednesday immediately following the third Monday in May, notwithstanding the fact that any such days may be legal holidays, and shall

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qualify in person or by their agents with their respective political party in the state capitol under such rules and regulations as the Secretary of State may promulgate. All qualifying for the office of presidential elector shall be conducted in the state capitol."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 21-2-172, relating to nomination of presidential electors and candidates of political bodies by convention, as follows:
"(e) A convention for the purpose of nominating candidates shall be held at least 150 days prior to the date on which the general election is conducted; provided, however, that, in the case of a general election 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, the convention shall be held at least 120 days prior to the date on which the general election is conducted."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 21-2-187, relating to holding of conventions by political bodies and filing notice of candidacy, as follows:
"21-2-187. Political bodies shall hold their conventions in accordance with Code Section 21-2-172, and candidates nominated for state-wide public office in convention shall file a notice of candidacy no earlier than 9:00 A.M. on the fourth Monday in June immediately prior to the election and no later than 12:00 Noon on the Friday following the fourth Monday in June as prescribed in Code Section 21-2-132; provided, however, that the political body must file its qualifying petition no later than 12:00 Noon on the second Tuesday in July following the convention as prescribed in Code Section 21-2-172 in order to qualify its candidates to be listed on the general election ballot; provided, further, that, 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 nominated for state-wide public office shall file a notice of candidacy 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 as prescribed in Code Section 21-2-132; provided, further, that the political body must file its qualifying petition no later than 12:00 Noon on the first Monday in August following the convention as prescribed in Code Section 21-2-172 in order to qualify its candidates to be listed on the general election ballot."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 21-2-385, relating to procedure for voting by absentee ballot and advance voting, as follows:
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(A) on On the fourth Monday immediately prior to each primary or election; (B) and as On the fourth Monday immediately prior to a runoff from a general primary; (C) On the fourth Monday immediately prior to a runoff from a general election in which there are candidates for a federal office on the ballot in the runoff; and (D) As soon as possible prior to a runoff from any other general election in which there are only state or county candidates on the ballot in the runoff and shall end on the Friday immediately prior to each primary, election, or runoff. Voting shall be conducted during normal business hours on weekdays during such period and shall be conducted on the second Saturday prior to a primary or election during the hours of 9:00 A.M. through 4:00 P.M.; provided, however, that in primaries and elections in which there are no federal or state candidates on the ballot, no Saturday voting hours shall be required. 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."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 21-2-501, relating to number of votes required for election, as follows:
"(a)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, no candidate shall be nominated for public office in any primary or special primary or elected to public office in any election or special election unless such candidate shall have received a majority of the votes cast to fill such nomination or public office. In instances where no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast, a run-off primary, special primary runoff, run-off election, or special election runoff between the candidates receiving the two highest numbers of votes shall be held. Unless such date is postponed by a court order, such run-off primary, or special primary runoff, run-off election, or special election runoff shall be held on the twenty-first day after the day of holding the preceding primary or special primary, provided that, unless postponed by court order, a runoff in the case of an election or special election shall be held on the twenty-eighth day after the day of holding the preceding election or special election; provided, however, that, in the event that a special election is held at the time of a general primary, any special election runoff shall be held at the time of the general primary runoff as provided in this subsection. (2) In the case of a runoff from a general primary or a special primary or special election held in conjunction with a general primary, the runoff shall be held on the Tuesday of the ninth week following such general primary. (3) In the case of a runoff from a general election for a federal office or a runoff from a special primary or special election for a federal office held in conjunction with a general election, the runoff shall be held on the Tuesday of the ninth week following such general election.

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(4) In the case of a runoff from a general election for an office other than a federal office or a runoff from a special primary or special election for an office other than a federal office held in conjunction with a general election, the runoff shall be held on the twenty-eighth day after the day of holding the preceding general election. (5) In the case of a runoff from a special primary or special election for a federal office not held in conjunction with a general primary or general election, the runoff shall be held on the Tuesday of the ninth week following such special primary or special election. (6) In the case of a runoff from a special primary or special election for an office other than a federal office not held in conjunction with a general primary or general election, the runoff shall be held on the twenty-eighth day after the day of holding the preceding special primary or special election. (7) If any candidate eligible to be in a runoff withdraws, dies, or is found to be ineligible, the remaining candidates receiving the two highest numbers of votes shall be the candidates in the runoff. (8) The candidate receiving the highest number of the votes cast in such run-off primary, special primary runoff, run-off election, or special election runoff to fill the nomination or public office sought shall be declared the winner. (9) The name of a write-in candidate eligible for election in a runoff shall be printed on the election or special election run-off ballot in the independent column. (10) The run-off primary, special primary runoff, run-off election, or special election runoff shall be a continuation of the primary, special primary, election, or special election for the particular office concerned. Only the electors who were duly registered to vote and not subsequently deemed disqualified to vote in the primary, special primary, election, or special election for candidates for that particular office shall be entitled to vote therein, and only those votes cast for the persons designated as candidates in such run-off primary, special primary runoff, run-off election, or special election runoff shall be counted in the tabulation and canvass of the votes cast. No elector shall vote in a run-off primary or special primary runoff in violation of Code Section 21-2-224."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-540, relating to conduct of special elections generally, as follows:
"(b) At least 29 days shall intervene between the call of a special primary and the holding of same, and at least 29 days shall intervene between the call of a special election and the holding of same. The period during which candidates may qualify to run in a special primary or a special election shall remain open for a minimum of two and one-half days. Special elections which are to be held in conjunction with the presidential preference primary, a state-wide general primary, or state-wide general election shall be called at least 90 days prior to the date of such presidential preference primary, state-wide general primary, or state-wide general election; provided, however, that this requirement shall not apply to special elections held on the same date as such

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presidential preference primary, state-wide general primary, or state-wide general election but conducted completely separate and apart from such state-wide general primary or state-wide general election using different ballots or voting equipment, facilities, poll workers, and paperwork. Notwithstanding any provision of this subsection to the contrary, special elections which are to be held in conjunction with the state-wide general primary or state-wide general election in 2014 shall be called at least 60 days prior to the date of such state-wide general primary or state-wide general election."
SECTION 9. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 21-5-34, relating to disclosure reports, as follows:
"(c) Candidates or campaign committees which accept contributions, make expenditures designed to bring about the nomination or election of a candidate, or have filed a declaration of intention to accept campaign contributions pursuant to subsection (g) of Code Section 21-5-30 shall file campaign contribution disclosure reports in compliance with the following schedule:
(1) In each nonelection year on January 31 and June 30; (2) In each election year:
(A) On January 31, March 31, June 30, September 30, and October 25, and December 31; (B) Six days before any run-off primary or election in which the candidate is listed on the ballot; and (C) During the period of time between the last report due prior to the date of any election for which the candidate is qualified and the date of such election, all contributions of $1,000.00 or more shall be reported within two business days of receipt and also reported on the next succeeding regularly scheduled campaign contribution disclosure report; (3) If the candidate is a candidate in a special primary or special primary runoff, 15 days prior to the special primary and six days prior to the special primary runoff; and (4) If the candidate is a candidate in a special election or special election runoff, 15 days prior to the special election and six days prior to the special election runoff. All persons or entities required to file reports shall have a five-day grace period in filing the required reports, except that the grace period shall be two days for required reports prior to run-off primaries or run-off elections, and no grace period shall apply to contributions required to be reported within two business days. Reports required to be filed within two business days of a contribution shall be reported by facsimile or electronic transmission. Any facsimile filing shall also have an identical electronic filing within five business days following the transmission of such facsimile filing. Each report required in the election year shall contain cumulative totals of all contributions which have been received and all expenditures which have been made in support of the campaign in question and which are required, or previously have been required, to be reported."

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SECTION 10. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport E Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins E Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 38, nays 15.

HB 310, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2014.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 11:08 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, January 15, 2014 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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted the following Resolution of the Senate:
SR 733. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th and Henson of the 41st:
A RESOLUTION to notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened; and for other purposes.
The Speaker has appointed as a Committee of Notification on the part of the House the following members:
Representatives Braddock of the 19th, Coomer of the 14th, Douglas of the 78th, Nimmer of the 178th, Powell of the 171st, Riley of the 50th, and Shaw of the 176th.
The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 281. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state employees' health insurance plan, so as to require that a high deductible health care plan with a health savings account be offered as an option for persons covered under the state employees' health insurance plan; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.

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SB 285. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Stone of the 23rd, Jackson of the 24th, Crosby of the 13th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-393.8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection from disclosure of an individual's social security number, so as to revise the exception for clerks of superior court and the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 286. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 50th and others:
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 change the maximum percent by volume of wine to that which is currently allowed under federal law; to change the definition of certain terms; to authorize wineries to buy and use certain products to manufacture particular types of wine; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities.
SB 287. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Thompson of the 33rd, Davenport of the 44th, Butler of the 55th, Henson of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-111 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition of a county special purpose local option sales and use tax, so as to authorize use and expenditure of such tax proceeds for maintenance and operation of public transportation; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
SB 288. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Harper of the 7th, Chance of the 16th 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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to

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provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association releases annual financial reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Education and Youth.

SB 289. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:

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 authorize local boards of education to adopt policies allowing for an inspirational message by students at student assemblies; to provide requirements; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Youth.

SR 740. By Senators James of the 35th, Davenport of the 44th, Fort of the 39th, Henson of the 41st, Tate of the 38th and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Private First Class Melvin Johnson and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

The following committee report was read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:
The Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SR 738 Do Not Pass

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

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.

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.

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Senator Bethel of the 54th asked unanimous consent that Senator Gooch of the 51st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Gooch was excused.

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Davis Dugan Fort Ginn Golden

Harbison Harper Heath Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E Ligon Lucas McKoon Miller

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

Not answering were Senators:

Gooch (Excused)

Millar (Excused)

Orrock (Excused)

Senator Millar 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 Steve Gooch District 51 421-C State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees:
Transportation Economic Development Appropriations Natural Resources and the Environment Rules

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Mr. Secretary of the Senate:
Please excuse my absence from the roll call in the Senate Chamber on January 15, 2014. I entered the chamber shortly after roll call and respectfully ask the journal to reflect my presence. Thank you.
Sincerely,
/s/ Steve Gooch
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. Bart McMillan of Gainesville, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 739. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Shafer of the 48th, Staton of the 18th, Carter of the 1st, Tolleson of the 20th and others:
A RESOLUTION to commend the Nation of Israel for its cordial and mutually beneficial relationship with the United States and with the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 741. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Jackson of the 24th, Crosby of the 13th, Tolleson of the 20th, Carter of the 1st and others:
A RESOLUTION expressing support for the State of Israel; and for other purposes.
SR 742. By Senators Heath of the 31st, Harper of the 7th and Tippins of the 37th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 16, 2014, as "Sportsmen's and Coastal Day at the Capitol"; and for other purposes.
SR 743. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Homer Lee Wallace; and for other purposes.
Senator Hill of the 4th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. W. Scott Bohlke.

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Senator Chance of the 16th moved that upon the dissolution of the Joint Session the Senate stand adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 16, 2014.
The President announced that without objection, the motion prevailed at 10:47 a.m.
The hour for convening the Joint Session of the Senate and House having arrived, the President, accompanied by the Secretary and Senators, proceeded to the Hall of the House of Representatives, and the Joint Session, called for the purpose of hearing a message by His Excellency, Governor Nathan Deal, was called to order by the Speaker of the House. HR 1041 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:
Lt. Governor Cagle, Speaker Ralston, President Pro Tem Shafer, Speaker Pro Tem Jones, members of the General Assembly, constitutional officers, members of the consular corps, members of the judiciary, my fellow Georgians:
In January 2011 when I addressed this body in my first State of the State address, this Capitol building and much of our state was engulfed in the worst snow and ice storm in several decades. In hindsight it was analogous to the deep freeze that had descended on the economies of the United States and Georgia, which is sometimes referred to as the Great Recession. While the economic calamity did not manifest itself overnight, as did our winter freeze, nonetheless it caught our nation as unprepared as any icy city without snow plows.
Although the sunny January days in Georgia melted the effects of our surprise storm within a week, no such relief was forthcoming for the economy. Businesses closed, buildings became vacant, and the newspapers that served as the legal organs of their counties were filled with foreclosure notices as families lost their homes. Congress applied historical amounts of financial salt and sand, known as the stimulus, on the ice laden roads of commerce, but traffic still could not move. State governments, like that in Georgia, that could not print money nor operate on unbalanced budgets, were required to reduce spending and consume their cash reserves. Even while parts of our budget were frozen or shrinking, other parts were not shrinking at all; these were the entitlements and enrollment-based programs. In Fiscal Years 2008 and 2009 Georgia dipped into its Rainy Day Fund for $1.4B. Some states that were unwilling to face the realities of the moment even raised taxes on their citizens, but not Georgia!
I will not recount further the disastrous effects of the Great Recession on our citizens, some of which have left permanent scars. Instead, I want to tell you how the parts of our state government, working together like buddies in a war zone foxhole, have not only

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survived, but have reformed our operations in order to better serve our citizens. So now, let me proudly say as is normally stated on the opening lines of a State of the State address: "The State of our State is Excellent and it is a Great Day in Georgia."
But this day did not arrive without a lot of hard work and sacrifice. So, to the members of the General Assembly, to the teachers and administrators, to the state employees, to the business owners large and small, and to the workers and families of Georgia, I say thank you!
My approach as governor has been to do in the hard times, what is almost impossible for government to do in the good times; that is, make state government programs leaner and more efficient and concentrate scarce resources on those areas that will produce the best and most long lasting results. To that end, we have eliminated certain programs and consolidated others in order to achieve greater efficiency in the use of taxpayer dollars. While fighting to hold the line on k-12 education, we have reduced the number of state employees by 12,750 from 5 years ago, which is a drop of 16.5 percent.
My basic focus has been on creating private-sector jobs for Georgians. With your help and the involvement of our business community, we have done some great things. We have implemented real tax reform, such as eliminating sales tax on energy for manufacturing; we have essentially removed the marriage tax penalty on working Georgia couples; and we have abolished the annual birthday tax on vehicles. And each of these are part of a mosaic that led Site Selection Magazine to declare Georgia to be the number one state in the nation in which to do business.
According to Tax Foundation, Georgia has the lowest tax burden on its citizens of any state in the nation. I don't know about you but I see that as a good thing, and I will fight to keep it that way!
Now I realize that there are some who frown on our low tax policies. I feel certain that in this election year some will propose that we change our policies--and they may even have protestors to back them up. Their solutions may sound appealing on the surface, but will ultimately require us to raise taxes on all Georgians. We must resist those temptations. Just as individuals cannot borrow their way out of debt, governments cannot tax their way out of a recession. There is no such thing as free money, particularly when it comes from Washington and has costly strings attached. Washington wants to mandate to Georgia how we spend our dollars. Let me tell you, in Georgia, we know a lot more about how to balance a budget than Washington does. And don't be deceived by the argument that "it's our money--the Federal Government is just giving some of it back." Yes, it is our money, but if the Federal Government doesn't need it for federal purposes, they should stop taking it in the first place!

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As an example, the Affordable Care Act is anything but affordable and is costing our state $327M this year. You should be aware that, even without expanding, currently Medicaid and PeachCare cost every Georgian through federal and state taxes nearly $1,000 each year. Expansion would add 620,000 people to our taxpayer funded health plan, costing us even more. Now, the executive branch in Washington is trying to do what the courts deemed unconstitutional for Congress to do, but we will not allow ourselves to be coerced into expansion. Be assured, I am prepared to fight any intrusion into our rights as a state.
My focus on job creation is paying off. According to the federal department of labor, in the three years since I became governor, there have been approximately 217,000 new jobs added in our state, and major job announcements are almost a weekly occurrence. As a result, our state unemployment rate is the lowest it's been in 5 years!
There are many ingredients in the recipe for job growth. I have already mentioned the importance of favorable tax policies. In addition it requires adequate infrastructure so that people, as well as raw materials and finished products, can move freely within our state. This general assembly has already made changes to funding formulas so that interstate projects and freight corridors will be prioritized. In the budget I am submitting to you, I have included $35M for the deepening of the Port of Savannah. If approved, we will have $266M, which will represent Georgia's share of this important project. I intend for us to start dredging the project this year! This was first authorized by Congress in 1999. Approximately 50 percent of the cost of this project will be devoted to environmental mitigation. In addition, the project has been approved by four separate federal agencies. We have studied and planned long enough. It's time to start moving dirt!
Another important element of job growth is the availability of a trained and reliable workforce. We are fortunate that our workforce is ranked number one by CNBC, that our technical college system and its quick start program are regarded as the best in the country and that our colleges and universities, both public and private, provide excellent graduates. Even so, we have applied the same scrutiny to these institutions that hard times dictate. We have asked them to examine themselves through the prism of the work readiness of their graduates.
This has resulted in priority being given to those areas of study where job placement is high. Last year we identified three areas of study in our technical colleges where jobs already existed. Those were commercial driving, practical nursing and early childhood education. For students who pursued those areas, we have paid 100 percent of their tuition through the HOPE Grant. This year I am asking you to expand that to an additional 4 areas of training--welding, health care technology, diesel mechanics and information technology.

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In order to fill the needs of a growing economy, we need more of our citizens to acquire education and skills beyond high school. To encourage this, I am asking you to create a new Zell Miller HOPE Grant for students in our technical college system. This grant will cover 100 percent of tuition for those who maintain a 3.5 grade point average.
In addition, my budget will include $10M for a 1 percent interest loan program devoted solely to students attending our technical colleges. This will allow students who have a financial need to cover the funding gap in tuition, books and fees. I am also recommending that the Hope Scholarship and the HOPE Grant be awarded at 103 percent of the amount last year.
In accordance with our trend of putting our education where our economy is, I am happy to announce the creation of the Governor's High Demand Career Initiative. We will bring together the heads of Economic Development, the University System of Georgia, our technical colleges and schools, along with key leaders in some of our important privatesector industries. This initiative will allow us to hear directly from the employers of our state about what they expect their future needs will be, and it will give our institutions of education the chance to get ahead of the curve in preparing tomorrow's workforce.
While these are important changes to our post high school education programs, it is equally important that our pre-k through high school programs continue to improve the quality of our students. We must work to avoid the necessity of costly remediation. If we hope for the greatest results, we must get it right the first time! This means making sure they're reading on grade level by the end of third grade and then following through as they continue their education journey.
Let me take this opportunity to thank my wife, the First Lady, who visited every school district in the state to read to Georgia's children in order to emphasize the importance of their learning to read.
Because of the progress we have made and Georgia's existing 20-year investment in what is now recognized as one of the best Pre-K programs in the country, we have been awarded an Early Learning Challenge Grant of over $50M. This money will be used to accelerate the reforms that we implemented last year.
In the Great Recession, state revenues dropped 19 percent [FY 2007 to FY 2010], meaning I came into my term during hard times when much of the savings of lowhanging fruit had already been plucked.
Since spending on Education has always been the largest part of our state budget, representing over half of all spending, it was to be expected that it would be reduced during these hard times. However, during my administration, funding for education has increased by over $930M. That does not include capital spending for education, which

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represents 76% of our entire state bond package. $239M of this year's capital investments went to the Department of Education for use on K-12 programs. Since FY 2012, nearly 50 cents of every dollar of new revenues has been dedicated to education. In the budget I am sending you for FY 2015 almost 82 percent of new revenue receipts are dedicated to education, with 68 percent of those new revenues going to k-12 alone.
Total state funding for K-12 education has increased each year I have been governor. Funding for Quality Basic Education, the outdated formula that allocates revenue to the local school districts, has increased roughly 13 percent since FY 2011.
My amended 2014 budget will also call for bringing current the Forestland Protection Act Grants to help those local governments and school systems whose ad valorem tax digests are negatively impacted by this law. The total 2014 amount is almost $40M, of which $22.6M will go to school districts and the remaining amount to municipal and county governments.
As these numbers indicate, we will spend almost $8 billion in next year's budget on k-12 education. My proposal represents the largest single year increase in k-12 funding in 7 years. That's an addition of $547M, an increase of over half a billion dollars in one year for our local school systems! It will enable us, in partnership with local school districts to restore instructional days, eliminate teacher furloughs and increase teacher salaries. These funds will provide our local school systems with the resources and flexibility to address the most critical needs of their students and teachers.
As we search for more effective ways to deliver quality education to our students, I have included $44.8M in the budgets to better connect every classroom in Georgia, including those in rural areas, to the internet and digital resources students need to thrive. This is part of the recommendations of the Digital Learning Task Force. It is also compatible with the Innovation in Teaching competition I initiated last year, whereby Georgia Public Broadcasting is videotaping some of the best teachers in our state and making them available to other schools. It is my goal that every child in any classroom in our state will have access to the best instruction possible, and this can be done by expanding the availability of our on-line learning.
Over the past two years, we have found ways to reduce the need to build new prison beds, whereby we will save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars and keep Georgians safer--in 2012 with our Criminal Justice Reform and again in 2013 with our Juvenile Justice Reform, both of which passed unanimously in this General Assembly!
These reforms gave us a blueprint on how to use rehabilitation to reduce recidivism. Already we have seen relief for taxpayer dollars by dropping jail backlogs by nearly 90% of what they were when I came into office.

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The novelist Victor Hugo said that if you open a school door, you close a prison. Perhaps this is true considering 7 out of every 10 Department of Corrections inmates do not even hold a high school diploma or GED. That means we have 38,000 Georgians who walked out of our school doors and into our prisons. That must stop. This is why improving our high school graduation rate is so important. High school dropouts with no marketable skills become the feedstock for our prisons.
While individuals are in our system, we must do a better job of raising their education and skills to an adequate level so that when they are released they will be better prepared to meet our workforce needs, rather than reenter the revolving door of the past.
This year, we intend to roll out our third leg of our criminal justice reforms, the one that will sustain our previous efforts. If an offender has been equipped to enter the workforce upon release, that person will stand a greater chance of avoiding relapse. If our reentry and reform efforts reduce our recidivism rate by 25 percent, we would see around 1,400 fewer crimes each year, with at least 1,100 fewer victims! This is a goal we should be able to achieve or exceed.
These Criminal Justice reforms will allow non-violent offenders to break their addictions, reclaim their lives and keep taxpayers from spending $18,000 per inmate for each year they are in prison. These reforms will also increase the safety of our society.
Over the past three years, at my direction and in accordance with the legislation subsequently passed by the General Assembly, we have reviewed 40 percent of all budgetary programs through a Zero-Based Budgeting analysis. As a result, we have consolidated programs and agencies where duplication existed and eliminated others. My budget this year will continue this pattern.
When I took office, we had a depleted emergency fund. Now, with your help, we have grown our Rainy Day Fund by 518 percent.
When I took office, Georgia had a AAA bond rating from all three major agencies. With your help, we are one of only ten states that still maintain that advantage, a rating that even the federal government doesn't have.
When I took office, we still had revenue numbers that made across-the-board budget cuts a necessity. Now, with your help, we have grown our year-over-year revenues for each quarter that I have been governor without raising taxes!
While it is appropriate to celebrate these accomplishments, their true significance is that they are part of the plan to create more jobs for our citizens. It is my firm belief that if people have good jobs they can provide for themselves and their families and will have less need to ask government to do things for them. Achieving that goal has been my primary focus.

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Well today, more Georgians have jobs than at any other time since October 2008. We are getting people in our state back to work at a faster rate than the national average. For those 217,000 or so Georgians who now have jobs, they know what the sting of the frozen economy feels like. They lived through it. But for them, the freeze has ended.
This is what we've done in three years ... imagine what we will do in the next five.
And since Georgia has now been recognized as the No. 1 state in the nation in which to do business, we can rightfully expect many more jobs to come our way.
Yes, we began this journey three years ago in the midst of an ice storm and a recession. With your help on a bi-partisan basis, we have turned what might have otherwise been a long cold "Winter of Despair" into a time of preparation. And now our efforts are being rewarded. The early rays of recovery are cresting the skyline. I believe the warm sunshine of prosperity is once again shining on Georgia. May God continue to bless us all!
Senator Shafer of the 48th 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, January 16, 2014.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, January 16, 2014 Fourth 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 290. By Senators Burke of the 11th and Crosby of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to responsible dog ownership, so as to allow local governments to confer dog control authority upon multiple individuals; to provide for the hearing of contested cases by superior courts; to require dog owners to pay for reasonable confinement and housing expenses in certain cases; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 291. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Hill of the 32nd, Dugan of the 30th, Hill of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to services for the aging, so as to create the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Board; to provide for membership, powers, and duties; to provide for an agency executive director; to provide for executive personnel; to provide for transfer of property, personnel, and funding from the Department of Human Services and the Division of Aging Services; to provide for further authorizations; to provide for receipt of funds and appropriations; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.

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SB 292. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Hill of the 32nd, Dugan of the 30th, Hill of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to establish within the Department of Public Health the Alzheimer's Disease Registry; to provide for the purpose of the registry; to provide for promulgation and criteria of rules; to provide for confidentiality of data; to provide for compliance with P. L. 104-191, the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
SR 746. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Hill of the 32nd, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A RESOLUTION expressing support for the State Plan for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
SR 747. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Carter of the 1st, Jackson of the 24th, Tolleson of the 20th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A RESOLUTION encouraging the repeal or amendment of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.
Senator Thompson of the 33rd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.
Senator Albers of the 56th asked unanimous consent that Senator Tippins of the 37th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Tippins was excused.
Senator Seay of the 34th asked unanimous consent that Senator Hill of the 32nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Hill 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.

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Dugan Fort Ginn Golden

Gooch Harbison Harper Heath Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack Hufstetler Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E Ligon Lucas

McKoon Millar Miller Mullis Murphy Ramsey Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, B Unterman Wilkinson Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Carter, J. Orrock (Excused) Tippins (Excused)

Davis Thompson, C. Tolleson

Hill, Judson (Excused) Thompson, S. (Excused)

Senator Thompson of the 5th was off the floor of the Senate when the roll was called and wished to be recorded as present.

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

Davis of the 22nd

Tolleson of the 20th

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

Senator Tate of the 38th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Albert E. Love of Atlanta, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Shafer of the 48th asked unanimous consent that those Senate study committees that were created during the 2013 session and stood abolished December 31, 2013, be permitted to convene, and issue their final reports and recommendations by Thursday, January 23, 2014. There was no objection and the request was granted.

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The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 744. By Senators Davenport of the 44th, Seay of the 34th, James of the 35th, Fort of the 39th and Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Zollie Lucile Wilder Curry; and for other purposes.
SR 745. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Gooch of the 51st, Tolleson of the 20th, Stone of the 23rd, Mullis of the 53rd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Woodlawn Elementary School archery team; and for other purposes.
SR 748. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Tolleson of the 20th, Golden of the 8th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 17, 2014, as "Community Health Centers Day" at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 749. By Senator Tolleson of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the General Daniel Stewart Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution on the one hundredth anniversary of its establishment; and for other purposes.
Serving as the doctor of the day was Dr. Jonathan Langberg.
Senator Staton of the 18th moved that the Senate adjourn until 9:00 a.m. Friday, January 17, 2014.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 10:42 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Friday, January 17, 2014 Fifth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 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 293. By Senators Millar of the 40th, Chance of the 16th, Albers of the 56th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Balfour of the 9th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the ad valorem taxation of property, so as to revise a definition; to provide for certain information to be given to taxpayers upon request; to provide for limitations on such information and the manner of its use; to provide for limitations on the use of certain evidence in hearings before the board of equalization, hearing officers, and the superior court; to provide for enforcement and penalties; to provide for interviews with the board of tax assessors; to provide for the recording of such interviews and for the recording of hearings before the board of equalization or a hearing officer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
SB 294. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Crane of the 28th, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, lowvoltage contractors, and utility contractors, so as to provide that a person licensed as an Electrical Contractor Class II may perform low-voltage contracting without obtaining a state-wide Low-voltage Contractor Class LVA, LV-G, LV-U, or LV-T license; to change certain provisions related to the

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powers and duties of the Division of Electrical Contractors; to change certain provisions related to the duties of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities.
SB 295. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Lucas of the 26th, Jones of the 10th, Sims of the 12th and others:
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 provide for the authorization of appropriations for the purposes of obtaining federal financial participation for medical assistance payments to providers of Medicaid expansion under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; to provide for certain restrictions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
SR 750. By Senators Carter of the 42nd, Sims of the 12th, Seay of the 34th, Fort of the 39th, Henson of the 41st and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for an education appropriations Act; to provide that neither house of the General Assembly shall pass any general appropriations Act until both houses have enacted and the Governor has approved an education appropriations Act; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senator Chance of the 16th asked unanimous consent that the call of the roll be dispensed with. The consent was granted, and the roll call was dispensed with.
The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.
Senator Henson of the 41st introduced the chaplain of the day, Dr. Kenneth L. Samuel, Sr. of Stone Mountain, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

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The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 751. By Senator Hill of the 4th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Homer Lee Wallace; and for other purposes.

SR 752. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:

A RESOLUTION congratulating RefrigiWear, Inc., on 60 years of successful business; and for other purposes.

Senator Burke of the 11th recognized January 17, 2014, as "Community Health Centers Day" at the state capitol, commended by SR 748, adopted previously.

Senator Tolleson of the 20th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Manoj H. Shah.

The following communication was 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

Higher Education

Mr. David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
January 17, 2014

Dear David:
I am requesting that my name be officially removed from the list of sponsors for Senate Bill 280. If you have any questions regarding this request, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,

/s/ Hardie Davis Senator, District 22

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Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate stand adjourned pursuant to HR 1043 until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2014; the motion prevailed, and at 9:43 a.m. the President announced the Senate adjourned.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, January 21, 2014 Sixth 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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:
HB 310. By Representative Wilkinson of the 52nd:
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 revise definitions; to provide for the method of filing certain disclosure reports; to provide for the method of notifying candidates of late fees due; to eliminate the grace period on certain reports; to provide for the notice of dissolution of a campaign or committee; 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 282. By Senator Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 and Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to alimony and child support and the "Child Support Recovery Act," respectively, so as to enact provisions recommended by the Georgia Child Support Commission relating to child support and enforcement of child support orders; to revise definitions used in calculating child support; to clarify that worksheets and the calculator determine monthly child support figures; to clarify provisions relating to gross

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income; to change provisions relating to the duties of the GCSC; to provide for definitions and correct cross-references relating to the Department of Human Services Bank Match Registry and child support orders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 296. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Ginn of the 47th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Henson of the 41st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Jekyll Island-- State Park Authority, so as to revise the powers and responsibilities of the authority; to define terms; to revise the components of the master plan; to clarify development powers and restrictions for the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment.
SB 297. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Staton of the 18th, Carter of the 1st, Jeffares of the 17th, Ginn of the 47th 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 for the filing of notices of intention to accept campaign contributions by county and municipal candidates; to provide that certain candidates may file notice of intent not to accept more than $2,500.00 or expend more than $2,500.00 in the election and be relieved of filing campaign finance disclosure reports; to provide that the acceptance or expenditure of more than those amounts will require the filing of certain reports; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ethics.
SB 298. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Unterman of the 45th, Mullis of the 53rd, Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-74.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special vehicle decals for persons with disabilities, so as to provide for the submission of a doctor's prescription with an application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of

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an affidavit when a notary public is not available; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
SB 299. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to promulgation of minimum standards and procedures for protection of natural resources, environment, and vital areas of the state, so as to provide flexibility for establishing watershed protection standards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment.
SR 756. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Prescription of Medicinal Marijuana for Serious Medical Conditions Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
Senator Carter of the 1st asked unanimous consent that Senator Ligon of the 3rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Ligon was excused.
Senator Thompson of the 5th asked unanimous consent that Senator Jackson of the 2nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Jackson was excused.
Senator Thompson of the 5th asked unanimous consent that Senator Harbison of the 15th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Harbison was excused.
Senator Sims of the 12th asked unanimous consent that Senator Lucas of the 26th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Lucas 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 Hill of the 6th asked unanimous consent that Senator Harper of the 7th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Harper was excused.
Senator Gooch of the 51st was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crane Davenport Davis Dugan Fort Ginn

Golden Heath Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, B James Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E McKoon Millar Miller

Mullis Murphy Seay Shafer Staton Stone Tate Thompson, B Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Crosby Harper (Excused) Lucas (Excused) Sims

Gooch (Excused) Jackson, L. (Excused) Orrock (Excused)

Harbison (Excused) Ligon (Excused) Ramsey

Senator Crosby 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 Freddie Powell Sims District 12 110-A State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees:
Interstate Cooperation Education and Youth Appropriations Natural Resources and the Environment Retirement

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
January 21, 2014

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Dear Mr. Cook,
On January 21, 2014, I failed to respond to roll call, though I was present in Chambers. I apologize for the inattentiveness.
Thank you for your consideration.
/s/ Senator Freddie Powell Sims
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 Augusta, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.
Senator Hill of the 4th asked unanimous consent to rescind its action on SR 743, due to drafting errors. There was no objection and the request was granted.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 753. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Cowsert of the 46th, Staton of the 18th, Williams of the 19th, Chance of the 16th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 22, 2014, as Armstrong Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 754. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Staton of the 18th, Ginn of the 47th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Technical College System of Georgia's organizations and student leaders for outstanding success; and for other purposes.
SR 755. By Senator Jones of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION urging the Henry County Board of Education to preserve the historical nature of Smith-Barnes Elementary School; and for other purposes.
Senator Hill of the 32nd introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Steven L. Sween.
The following communications were received by the Secretary:

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OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 240 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor

January 21, 2014

Mr. David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear David:

In accordance with the Senate Rules, the Senate Committee on Assignments hereby appoints Senator Frank Ginn to serve as Ex-Officio for the Senate Transportation Committee.

Sincerely,

/s/ Casey Cagle Lt. Governor Casey Cagle President of the Senate

/s/ David Shafer Senator David Shafer President Pro-Tempore

/s/ Ronnie Chance Senator Ronnie Chance Majority Leader

/s/ Renee Unterman Senator Renee Unterman District 45

/s/ Ross Tolleson Senator Ross Tolleson District 20

/s/ Cecil Staton Senator Cecil Staton District 18

/s/ Butch Miller Senator Butch Miller District 49

OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 240 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor
January 21, 2014

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Mr. David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear David:

In accordance with the Senate Rules, the Senate Committee on Assignments hereby appoints Senator Judson Hill to serve as Ex-Officio for the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sincerely,

/s/ Casey Cagle Lt. Governor Casey Cagle President of the Senate

/s/ David Shafer Senator David Shafer President Pro-Tempore

/s/ Ronnie Chance Senator Ronnie Chance Majority Leader

/s/ Renee Unterman Senator Renee Unterman District 45

/s/ Ross Tolleson Senator Ross Tolleson District 20

/s/ Cecil Staton Senator Cecil Staton District 18

/s/ Butch Miller Senator Butch Miller District 49

Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2014.

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

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, January 22, 2014 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 Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 300. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants definitions, so as to revise the definition of Zell Miller Scholar; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
SB 301. By Senators Millar of the 40th, Carter of the 1st, Tolleson of the 20th, Williams of the 19th and Crane of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-261 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum facility requirements for public school facilities, so as to disallow prohibitions on wood construction in public schools if in compliance with state minimum standard codes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Youth.
SB 302. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the regulation of health care facilities, so as to revise provisions relative to county and municipal hospital authorities; to enact the "Senior Citizens Services Authorities Act"; to provide for definitions; to provide for the

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creation of authorities by counties and municipal corporations; to amend Code Section 36-80-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to relief from or composition of debts under federal statute prohibited, so as to authorize hospital authorities to seek relief from debts under federal law; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 303. By Senators Jones of the 25th, McKoon of the 29th, Miller of the 49th, Mullis of the 53rd, Murphy of the 27th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to distilled spirits, so as to provide that an election superintendent shall call and hold a referendum election upon the filing of a resolution or ordinance by the governing authority of a municipality or county desiring to permit or prohibit the manufacture, distribution, and package sale of distilled spirits within its jurisdiction; to change certain provisions relating to the procedures for calling and conducting the referendum election and nullification thereof; to change the form of ballots for the referendum election; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

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

SB 283 SB 288

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Tippins of the 37th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Committee on Ethics 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 95 SB 297

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Jeffares of the 17th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

HB 135 Do Pass HB 215 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator McKoon of the 29th District, Chairman

Senator Mullis of the 53rd asked unanimous consent that the call of the roll be dispensed with. The consent was granted, and the roll call was dispensed with.

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, Dr. Ron Bradley of Roswell, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Carter of the 1st recognized January 22, 2014, as Armstrong Day at the state capitol, as set forth in SR 753, adopted previously. President Dr. Linda Bleicken addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Hill of the 6th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Marvin A. Rachelefsky.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

SR 762. By Senators James of the 35th and Davenport of the 44th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Nelson Mandela and recognizing December 15, 2014, as MADIBA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Senators James of the 35th and Davenport of the 44th honored the life and memory of Nelson Mandela.

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The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 757. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Beach of the 21st, Bethel of the 54th, Miller of the 49th, Stone of the 23rd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and recognizing May 9, 2014, as Georgia STEM Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 758. By Senators Jackson of the 24th, Jeffares of the 17th, Crosby of the 13th, Mullis of the 53rd, Jones of the 25th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deborah Bailey Marshall; and for other purposes.
SR 759. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the organizations and their staff members of Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities and celebrating their day at the Capitol on January 16, 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 760. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending Suicide Prevention Action Network of Georgia, Inc. (SPAN-GA); and for other purposes.
SR 761. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION honoring MTI Baths on their 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 763. By Senators Chance of the 16th, Cowsert of the 46th, Henson of the 41st, Miller of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 50th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2014, as Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 23, 2014.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 10:43 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, January 23, 2014 Eighth 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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:
HB 664. By Representative Gasaway of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Avalon; to repeal specific laws; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 666. By Representative Caldwell of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Pike, approved March 17, 1870 (Ga. L. 1870, p. 447), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4903), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for the submission of this Act for preclearance pursuant to 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 752.

By Representative Dickey of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Crawford 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 768.

By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Meadows of the 5th, Kelley of the 16th, Battles of the 15th and Jasperse of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a supplement to the salary of the judge of the Superior Court of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit, approved March 22, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 182), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4631), so as to change the supplement to be paid to each judge of such circuit; 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 1108. 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 304. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Jackson of the 24th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 45 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuing care providers and facilities, so as to provide for continuing care at home; to define certain terms; to provide that a provider with a certificate of authority and the written approval of the commissioner may offer, as a part of the continuing care agreement, continuing care at home and continuing care in which the resident purchases a resident owned living unit; to provide for notices of disclosure statements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.

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SB 305. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Hill of the 4th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Tolleson of the 20th, Crosby of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property generally, so as to provide that written notification and an opportunity to remedy be given prior to the denial of a permit or request for a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion or the issuance of a stopwork order with regard to buildings or structures required to meet the state minimum fire safety standards; to provide for definitions; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
SB 306. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Carter of the 1st, Hill of the 4th and Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water well standards, so as to permanently extend the moratorium on well or borehole construction for the injection of ground water into certain aquifers; to permanently extend the moratorium on acceptance of bonds or letters of credit by the director for certain aquifer injection operations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment.
SB 307. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jackson of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Town of Thunderbolt ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that town who are 65 years of age or older and whose income does not exceed $30,000.00; 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

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The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 664. By Representative Gasaway of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Avalon; to repeal specific laws; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 666. By Representative Caldwell of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Pike, approved March 17, 1870 (Ga. L. 1870, p. 447), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4903), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for the submission of this Act 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 752. By Representative Dickey of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Crawford 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.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 768. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Meadows of the 5th, Kelley of the 16th, Battles of the 15th and Jasperse of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a supplement to the salary of the judge of the Superior Court of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit, approved March 22, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 182), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4631), so as to change the supplement to be paid to each judge of such circuit; to provide for related

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matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

The following committee report was read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

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

SB 240 SB 286 SB 294

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Murphy of the 27th District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

SB 283

SB 288

SB 297

Senator Miller of the 49th asked unanimous consent that the call of the roll be dispensed with. The consent was granted, and the roll call was dispensed with.

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, Reverend Michael B. Rodgers of Dahlonega, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Hill of the 6th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Thaddeus Lynn.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 764. By Senator Shafer of the 48th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Burke of the 11th, Mullis of the 53rd and Hill of the 6th:

A RESOLUTION commending the American Red Cross of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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SR 765. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Dugan of the 30th, Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 23, 2014, as Children's Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 766. By Senators Millar of the 40th, Shafer of the 48th, Beach of the 21st and Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing People Making Progress for their faithful and dedicated volunteer service to the greater Atlanta community through their work with Assistance League of Atlanta; and for other purposes.
SR 767. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Jones of the 10th and Jones of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Ola High School softball team on winning the 2013 AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.
SR 768. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Tuesday, January 28, 2014, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes
SR 769. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Tuesday, February 18, 2014, as Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 770. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Stone of the 23rd, Miller of the 49th, Bethel of the 54th, Carter of the 1st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Conservation Sergeant Christopher Hodge with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division for his dedicated service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 771. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Miller of the 49th, Bethel of the 54th, Carter of the 1st and Tolleson of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Conservation Ranger First Class David Brady with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division for dedicated service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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SR 772. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Susan Hudson for her efforts with the Lighthouse Homeschool Co-Op; and for other purposes.
SR 773. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Stone of the 23rd, Miller of the 49th, Bethel of the 54th, Carter of the 1st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Conservation Sergeant Mark Carson with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division for dedicated service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 774. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Cowsert of the 46th, Jackson of the 24th, Crosby of the 13th, Murphy of the 27th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Conservation Corporal Michael Crawley for dedicated service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 775. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Balfour of the 9th, Dugan of the 30th, Harbison of the 15th, Thompson of the 14th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2014, as National Guard Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.
The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:
HR 1108. 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 of the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly for the period of Friday, January 24, 2014, through Tuesday, February 18, 2014, shall be as follows:

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Friday, January 24 .......................................................... in session for legislative day 9 Saturday, January 25 through Sunday, January 26 ................................ in adjournment Monday, January 27 ..................................................... in session for legislative day 10 Tuesday, January 28 ..................................................... in session for legislative day 11 Wednesday, January 29................................................ in session for legislative day 12 Thursday, January 30 ................................................... in session for legislative day 13 Friday, January 31 ........................................................ in session for legislative day 14 Saturday, February 1 through Sunday, February 2 ................................ in adjournment Monday, February 3 ..................................................... in session for legislative day 15 Tuesday, February 4 ..................................................... in session for legislative day 16 Wednesday, February 5................................................ in session for legislative day 17 Thursday, February 6 ................................................... in session for legislative day 18 Friday, February 7 ........................................................ in session for legislative day 19 Saturday, February 8 through Sunday, February 9 ................................ in adjournment Monday, February 10 ................................................... in session for legislative day 20 Tuesday, February 11 ................................................... in session for legislative day 21 Wednesday, February 12.............................................. in session for legislative day 22 Thursday, February 13 ................................................. in session for legislative day 23 Friday, February 14 through Monday, February 17............................... in adjournment Tuesday, February 18 ................................................... in session for legislative day 24
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on and after February 18, 2014, the periods of adjournment of the 2014 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 Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate adjourn until 9:00 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2014.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 10:30 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Friday, January 24, 2014 Ninth Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 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 Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 308. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Jones of the 10th, Tate of the 38th, Henson of the 41st, Seay of the 34th and others:
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 provide for the authorization of appropriations for the purposes of obtaining federal financial participation for medical assistance payments to providers of Medicaid expansion under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; to provide for certain restrictions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
SB 309. By Senators Tate of the 38th, Henson of the 41st, Fort of the 39th, Jones of the 10th, James of the 35th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-2-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to confidential taxpayer information, so as to allow the state revenue commissioner to provide members of a legislative study committee with such information; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SB 310. By Senators Tate of the 38th, Henson of the 41st, Thompson of the 5th, Sims of the 12th, Fort of the 39th 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 require persons and corporations receiving compensation from government contracts to disclose contributions to any entity required to file disclosure reports; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ethics.
SB 311. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Henson of the 41st, Seay of the 34th, Tate of the 38th, Thompson of the 5th 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 remove certain requirements regarding proof of voter identity at the polls; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ethics.
SB 312. By Senators Thompson of the 5th, Henson of the 41st, James of the 35th, Seay of the 34th, Tate of the 38th and others:
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 create the New Americans program; to provide a short title; to provide for the identification and contacting of legal immigrants to facilitate applications for naturalization; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 313. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Tate of the 38th, Henson of the 41st, Orrock of the 36th, Seay of the 34th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7A-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to claiming and allowing low-income tax credits, so as to allow an individual with no taxable income to claim a tax credit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SB 314. By Senators James of the 35th, Fort of the 39th, Orrock of the 36th, Henson of the 41st, Tate of the 38th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum wage, so as to provide for a substantive and comprehensive reform of provisions regarding the minimum wage law; to provide for an increase in the minimum wage; to provide for annual minimum wage increases to match the rising cost of living; to provide a credit toward the minimum wage for employers of tipped workers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.
SB 315. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Henson of the 41st, Fort of the 39th, Tate of the 38th, Harbison of the 15th 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 elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for automatic voter registration in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ethics.
SB 316. By Senators Henson of the 41st, Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, James of the 35th, Butler of the 55th, Davenport of the 44th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public officers and employees, so as to provide for a whistleblower hotline commission;to provide methods for the anonymous reporting of complaints and information of fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds by public officers or employees; to provide for the investigation of complaints and information of fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds by public officers or employees; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the O.C.G.A., relating to when public disclosure is not required, so as to provide for nondisclosure of records for a whistleblower hotline commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Government Oversight.
SB 317. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Jones of the 10th, Davenport of the 44th, Harbison of the 15th, Seay of the 34th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bona fide coin operated

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amusement machines, so as to increase the number of Class B machines that can be operated at the same location; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Government Oversight.
SB 318. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Harbison of the 15th, Davenport of the 44th, Henson of the 41st and Sims of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to allow for local authorization and regulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the celebration of St. Patrick's Day and other spirited holidays; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities.
SB 319. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Harbison of the 15th:
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 1/2; 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 Committee on Education and Youth.
SB 320. By Senators Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th, Dugan of the 30th, Hill of the 4th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general court provisions, so as to create veterans court divisions; to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to review of an individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, so as to restrict access to records of individuals who successfully complete a veterans court program; to amend Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to suspension of license for certain drug offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

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SB 321. By Senators Jones of the 10th, McKoon of the 29th, Butler of the 55th, Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Tate of the 38th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 2 of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school disciplinary tribunals, so as to provide that a student may elect to have a disciplinary hearing before nonschool officials; to provide for training and confidentiality; to provide for powers and duties; to provide for procedures; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Youth.
SB 322. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Tolleson of the 20th, Jeffares of the 17th, Mullis of the 53rd, Williams of the 19th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to game and fish, so as to provide protection for certain wildlife habitats; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment.
SB 323. By Senators Hill of the 6th, Balfour of the 9th and Bethel of the 54th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driver's licenses, so as to authorize the Department of Driver Services to conduct certain tests of license applicants; to clarify a term used in said chapter; to provide for additional methods for demonstrating proof of license; to remove provisions relative to limited uses of an ignition interlock device issued under a limited driving permit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
SR 777. By Senators Tate of the 38th, Henson of the 41st, Fort of the 39th, Davenport of the 44th, Jones of the 10th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Special Tax Exemption Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SR 782. By Senators Hill of the 6th, Millar of the 40th, Shafer of the 48th, Jones of the 25th, Bethel of the 54th and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Design of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SR 783. By Senators Heath of the 31st, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Dugan of the 30th, Williams of the 19th, Cowsert of the 46th and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit the levy of state ad valorem taxes; to provide for applicability; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Finance.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

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

HB 399 Do Pass SR 415 Do Pass

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

Mr. President:

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

SB 273 SB 292

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

SB 291 SR 746

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Unterman of the 45th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Committee on Higher Education 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 Cowsert of the 46th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

HB 229 HB 375

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Golden of the 8th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

SB 296 Do Pass

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

Mr. President:

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

SB 298 Do Pass

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

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Mr. President:
The Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 768 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

SB 240

SB 286

SB 294

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

Jones of the 10th

Murphy of the 27th

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 Harbison of the 15th 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 Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crane Davenport Davis Dugan Fort Ginn Golden

Gooch Harbison Harper Heath Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, B James Jeffares Jones, B Ligon Lucas McKoon Millar

Miller Mullis Ramsey Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, B Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson Williams

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Not answering were Senators:

Crosby Murphy (Excused)

Jackson, L. (Excused) Orrock (Excused)

Jones, E. (Excused)

Senator Crosby 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 Mullis of the 53rd introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Joe Brown of Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Hill of the 32nd introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Shreedhar Nagnur.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 776. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Miller of the 49th, Mullis of the 53rd, Dugan of the 30th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Bobby Cox and recognizing February 10, 2014, as Bobby Cox Day; for other purposes.

SR 778. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending American Legion Post 29, service officer Ken Buechel, and Melody Unger for helping a homeless man, John Chambers; and for other purposes.

SR 779. By Senators Dugan of the 30th and Crane of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Harold Peacock on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.

SR 780. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd and Jones of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Roger Sheridan; and for other purposes.

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SR 781. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Jones of the 25th, Thompson of the 14th and Stone of the 23rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the importance of Family and Consumer Sciences education and February 19, 2014, as Family and Consumer Sciences Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 784. By Senator Bethel of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Northwest Whitfield County High School Lady Bruins softball team on their 2013 GHSA Class AAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.
SR 785. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Miller of the 49th, Mullis of the 53rd, Beach of the 21st, Shafer of the 48th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Thomas Michael "Tom" Glavine and recognizing February 18, 2014, as Tom Glavine Day at the state capitol; for other purposes.
SR 786. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Davenport of the 44th, James of the 35th and Butler of the 55th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending June R. Wood on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.
SR 787. By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Thompson of the 14th, Dugan of the 30th, Albers of the 56th, James of the 35th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 28, 2014, as Tourism, Hospitality, and Arts Day at the state capitol and commending the tourism industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.
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
Friday January 24, 2014 Ninth Legislative Day
(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

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HB 768

Thompson of the 14th Hufstetler of the 52nd Bethel of the 54th

CHEROKEE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a supplement to the salary of the judge of the Superior Court of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit, approved March 22, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 182), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4631), so as to change the supplement to be paid to each judge of such circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B E Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B E Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis E Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson 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.

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SB 297

Elections; campaign contributions; filing of notices of intention to accept campaign contributions by county/municipal candidates (Substitute) (ETHICS-49th)

Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Mullis of the 53rd, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

SB 297. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Staton of the 18th, Carter of the 1st, Jeffares of the 17th, Ginn of the 47th 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 for the filing of notices of intention to accept campaign contributions by county and municipal candidates; to provide that certain candidates may file notice of intent not to accept more than $2,500.00 or expend more than $2,500.00 in the election and be relieved of filing campaign finance disclosure reports; to provide that the acceptance or expenditure of more than those amounts will require the filing of certain reports; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Ethics Committee offered the following substitute to SB 297:

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 change the assignment of the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission for budgetary purposes from the Secretary of State to the State Accounting Office; to provide for the filing of notices of intention to accept campaign contributions by county and municipal candidates; to provide that certain candidates may file notice of intent not to accept more than $2,500.00 or expend more than $2,500.00 in the election and be relieved of filing campaign finance disclosure reports; to provide that the acceptance or expenditure of more than those amounts will require the filing of certain reports; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ethics in government, is amended by revising Code Section 21-5-5, relating to operating expenses, as follows:
"21-5-5. The funds necessary to carry out this chapter shall come from the funds appropriated to and available to the commission and from any other available funds. The commission shall be a budget unit as defined in Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 45, the 'Budget Act'; provided, however, that the commission shall be assigned for administrative purposes only to the Secretary of State State Accounting Office."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (g) of Code Section 21-5-30, relating to contributions made to candidate or campaign committee or for recall of a public officer, as follows:
"(g) Neither a candidate who is not a public officer nor his or her campaign committee may lawfully accept a campaign contribution until the candidate has filed with the commission a declaration of intention to accept campaign contributions which shall include the name and address of the candidate and the names and addresses of his or her campaign committee officers, if any; provided, however, that a public officer, as defined in subparagraphs (F) and (G) of paragraph (22) of Code Section 21-5-3, shall make filings of the same kind and in the same manner as provided in this subsection for other public officers except that filings under this subsection shall be made with the election superintendent of the county in the case of public officers as defined in subparagraph (F) of paragraph (22) of Code Section 21-5-3 and shall be made with the municipal clerk in the municipality of election or, if there is no clerk, with the chief executive officer of the municipality in the case of public officers as defined in subparagraph (G) of paragraph (22) of Code Section 21-5-3. The election superintendent, municipal clerk, or chief executive officer, as applicable, shall transmit electronically by eFiling or eFax a copy of each such report to the commission not later than ten days after the close of the reporting period."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d.1) of Code Section 21-5-34, relating to campaign finance disclosure reports, as follows:
"(d.1)(1) In the event a candidate for nomination or election to a public office listed in subparagraph (F) or (G) of paragraph (22) of Code Section 21-5-3 or the chairperson or treasurer of a campaign committee organized to bring about the nomination or election of such candidate signs and files with the appropriate official specified by paragraph (3) or (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section a written notice on the date of such candidate's qualifying that such candidate or campaign

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committee does not intend to accept during the calendar year of such qualifying such election cycle a combined total of contributions exceeding $2,500.00 for the campaign nor make a combined total of expenditures exceeding $2,500.00 for the campaign in such calendar year election cycle, then such candidate or campaign committee shall not be required to file a report under this Code section. The appropriate official shall transmit an electronic copy of the written notice by eFiling or eFax to the commission not later than ten days after the close of qualifying within ten days of receipt of such notice. The failure of the appropriate official to timely transmit such copy of the written notice to the commission shall not disqualify the candidate or campaign committee from the exemption from report filing provided by this paragraph. (2) If such candidate or campaign committee exceeds the $2,500.00 limit for either accepting contributions or making expenditures for such campaign during the calendar year of such qualifying such election cycle as specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection but does not accept a combined total of contributions exceeding $5,000.00 in such calendar year election cycle nor makes make expenditures exceeding $5,000.00 in such calendar year election cycle, then such candidate or campaign committee shall be required to file only the June 30 and October 25 reports required by paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section. The first such report shall include all contributions received and expenditures made beginning January 1 of such calendar year. (3) If such candidate or campaign committee accepts a combined total of contributions exceeding $5,000.00 or makes expenditures exceeding $5,000.00 for such campaign during the calendar year of qualifying any such election cycle, then such candidate or campaign committee chairperson or treasurer shall thereupon be subject to the reporting requirements of this Code section the same as if the written notice authorized by this subsection had not been filed on the date of qualifying."
SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Henson of the 41st offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate Ethics Committee substitute to SB 297 (LC 28 6966S) by striking "State Accounting Office" on line 4 and inserting in lieu thereof "Office of the Attorney General" and by striking "State Accounting Office" on line 21 and inserting in lieu thereof "Office of the Attorney General".

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Senator Henson of the 41st asked unanimous consent that his amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the Henson amendment #1 to the committee substitute was withdrawn.
Senators Miller of the 49th and Chance of the 16th offered the following amendment #2:
Amend the committee substitute (LC 28 6966S) to SB 297 by deleting in its entirety Section 1, lines 12 - 21.
by amending line 30 to delete the term "public officer" and replace with "candidate,"
by amending line 40 to delete the word "report" and replace with "declaration of intention"
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Miller, Chance amendment #2 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senator Carter of the 42nd offered the following amendment #3:
Amend the committee substitute (LC 28 6966S) to SB 297 by adding Section 5 as follows:
Chapter 5 of Section 21 shall be amended by striking Code Section 21-5-4 (b) and replacing it with the following:
"(b) (1) Effective July 1, 2014 the commission shall be reconstituted. (2) The commission shall be governed by five members appointed as follows: three
members shall be appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, one for a term of four years, one for a term of three years, and one for a term of two years; and two members shall be appointed by the Chief Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals, one for a term of three years and one for a term of four years. Upon expiration of a member's term of office, a new member, appointed in the same manner as the member whose term of office as provided in this paragraph, shall become a member of the commission and shall serve for a term of four years and until such member's successor is duly appointed and qualified. If a vacancy occurs in the membership of the commission, a new member shall be appointed to the unexpired term of office by the justice or judge who appointed the vacating member.
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 14, nays 31, and the Carter of the 42nd amendment #3 to the committee substitute was lost.
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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B E Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B E Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis E Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 6.

SB 297, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Chance of the 16th moved that SB 297 be immediately transmitted to the House.

On the motion, there was no objection and SB 297 was immediately transmitted.

Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate stand adjourned pursuant to HR 1108 until 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 27, 2014; the motion prevailed, and at 11:22 a.m. the President announced the Senate adjourned.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, January 27, 2014 Tenth 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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

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

HB 743.

By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 309, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 239), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; and for other purposes.

The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 324. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Wilkinson of the 50th, Ginn of the 47th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Jeffares of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 35-8-2, 45-9-81, 45-9101, and 49-4A-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to

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definitions for employing and training of peace officers, definitions for the Georgia State Indemnification Fund, definitions for the Temporary Disability Compensation Program, and commitment of delinquent children, respectively, so as to harmonize definitions relating to peace officers employed or appointed by the Department of Juvenile Justice regarding their duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 325. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Carter of the 1st, Hufstetler of the 52nd and Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
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 change provisions related to regulation of fire protection sprinkler contractors and fire extinguishers and suppression systems; to provide for changes to cease and desist orders; to provide for written notices; to change provisions relating to additional grounds for revocation or suspension of licenses; to provide for penalties; to provide for a civil action to enjoin violations of such provisions, rules, regulations, or orders issued by the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.
SB 326. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Stone of the 23rd, Staton of the 18th, Carter of the 1st, Millar of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-202 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation, membership, officers, compensation, expenses, organization, duration, and quorum of the Private Colleges and Universities Authority, so as to authorize the authority to meet by teleconference and other methods permitted by law; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
SB 327. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Unterman of the 45th, Millar of the 40th, Crane of the 28th, Heath of the 31st 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 modify certain provisions relating to tax executions; to require due diligence in notifying taxpayers that

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taxes have not been paid and that an execution shall be issued; to provide a definition; to change the timing of the sale of tax executions; to repeal the fee collected for issuing tax executions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
SB 328. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Henson of the 41st, Tate of the 38th, Davenport of the 44th, Sims of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-18-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authority to establish state employees' health insurance plan, rules and regulations, general provisions of plan, and coverage for retiring and retired employees, so as to require the Board of Community Health to contract with at least two vendors to provide health insurance benefits under the state employees' health insurance plan; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.
SB 329. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th and Tippins of the 37th:
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 work based learning programs; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for requirements for work based learning programs; to provide for local coordinators; to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Youth.
SB 330. By Senators Jones of the 25th, Mullis of the 53rd, Hill of the 6th, Harper of the 7th, Golden of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 6A of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tuition grant assistance for University of North Georgia, so as to authorize tuition grant assistance for certain students at Georgia Military College; to provide for eligibility and procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.

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SR 788. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Crane of the 28th, Dugan of the 30th, Carter of the 1st and Jones of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Appling County, Chatham County, Cobb County, Columbia County, Dade County, Fulton County, Liberty County, Meriwether County, Monroe County, Rabun County, Toombs County, Troup County, Troup County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions and Property.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 743. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 309, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 239), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
The following committee report was read by the Secretary:
Mr. President:
The Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SR 736 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Mullis of the 53rd District, Chairman

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The following legislation was read the second time:

SB 214 SR 415

SB 273 SR 746

SB 291

SB 292

SB 296

SB 298

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.

Senator Albers of the 56th asked unanimous consent that Senator McKoon of the 29th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator McKoon was excused.

Senator Thompson of the 5th asked unanimous consent that Senator Lucas of the 26th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Lucas was excused.

Senator Tate of the 38th 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.

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

Golden of the 8th

Jones of the 10th

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Davis Dugan Fort

Ginn Gooch Harbison Harper Heath Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Ligon Miller

Mullis Murphy Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, B Thompson, C Thompson, S Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson Williams

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Not answering were Senators:

Golden (Excused) Jones, E. (Excused) Millar (Excused) Tippins

Henson (Excused) Lucas (Excused) Orrock (Excused)

Jones, B. McKoon (Excused) Ramsey

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

Senators:

Jones, B.

Tippins

Ramsey

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, Captain Andrew C. Parker of the Georgia Army National Guard, Georgia Department of Defense, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Carter of the 42nd introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Frank M. Pickens.

Senator Hill of the 4th recognized January 27, 2014, as National Guard Day at the capitol, commended by SR 775, adopted previously. Adjutant General of Georgia Jim Butterworth addressed the Senate briefly.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 789. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Davenport of the 44th and James of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Shoal Creek Water Reclamation Facility (WRF); and for other purposes.

SR 790. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Cowsert of the 46th, Tippins of the 37th, Thompson of the 14th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Shaw Industries Group, Inc., as the 2013 Business Partner of the Year; and for other purposes.

SR 791. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Ginn of the 47th, Harper of the 7th and Orrock of the 36th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 4, 2014, as Equine Youth day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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SR 792. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Old Suwanee Baptist Church on the celebration of its 185th anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 793. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Tuesday, February 18, 2014, as Thrombosis Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 794. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program; and for other purposes.
SR 795. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION acknowledging the struggle that women with heart disease face every day and recognizing February 7, 2014, as Go Red Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 796. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Cowsert of the 46th, Murphy of the 27th, Beach of the 21st and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the University of North Georgia and recognizing January 29, 2014, as University of North Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 797. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Ivan Figueroa for serving on the Johns Creek City Council; and for other purposes.
SR 798. By Senators Shafer of the 48th and Miller of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing He Beom Kim, Consul General of the Republic of Korea; and for other purposes.
SR 799. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Albers of the 56th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Thompson of the 14th, Seay of the 34th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing January 30, 2014, as Health Information Technology Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes

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Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2014.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 11:04 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, January 28, 2014 Eleventh 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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:
HB 769. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Schley County, approved March 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2955), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3822), so as to change the description of education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 792. By Representative Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Mitchell County and to provide for its powers and duties; to define certain terms; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, and terms of its members; to provide for the resignation, succession, and removal of members and for filling vacancies; to relieve a certain board 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 an elections supervisor and the powers and duties of such elections supervisor; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 795. HB 806. HB 808. HB 814.

By Representatives Tankersley of the 160th, Burns of the 159th and Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Statesboro 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 Representatives Jackson of the 128th, Williams of the 168th and Talton of the 147th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Riddleville; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the town; to provide for a governing authority of such town and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a mayor and a mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th, Ballinger of the 23rd and Carson of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Cherokee County, approved August 9, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 177), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4295), so as to provide that candidates for the board of commissioners shall have resided within the respective district from which they seek election for a period of at least 12 months immediately preceding their election; to provide for related matters; to provide contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Spencer of the 180th and Black of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of St. Marys 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

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provide effective dates; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SR 807. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Savannah City Council for its support of port truck drivers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.
SR 808. By Senator Williams of the 19th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit the application of foreign law in Georgia courts when such foreign law is in violation of rights guaranteed natural citizens by the United States and Georgia Constitutions; to prohibit the application of laws enacted by other states that violate the public policy of the State of Georgia; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 769. By Representative Cheokas of the 138th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Schley County, approved March 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2955), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3822), so as to change the description of education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 792. By Representative Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Mitchell County and to provide for its powers and duties; to define certain

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terms; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, and terms of its members; to provide for the resignation, succession, and removal of members and for filling vacancies; to relieve a certain board 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 an elections supervisor and the powers and duties of such elections supervisor; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 795. By Representatives Tankersley of the 160th, Burns of the 159th and Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Statesboro 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 806. By Representatives Jackson of the 128th, Williams of the 168th and Talton of the 147th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Riddleville; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the town; to provide for a governing authority of such town and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a mayor and a mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 808. By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th, Ballinger of the 23rd and Carson of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Cherokee County, approved August 9, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p.

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177), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4295), so as to provide that candidates for the board of commissioners shall have resided within the respective district from which they seek election for a period of at least 12 months immediately preceding their election; to provide for related matters; to provide contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

HB 814. By Representatives Spencer of the 180th and Black of the 174th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of St. Marys 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

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

HB 3

Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator McKoon of the 29th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

SB 60 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Thompson of the 5th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

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

SR 735 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Gooch of the 51st District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

SR 736

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

Senator Bethel of the 54th asked unanimous consent that Senator Mullis of the 53rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Mullis 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 Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Dugan Fort Ginn Golden Gooch

Harbison Harper Heath Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E Ligon Lucas McKoon Millar

Miller Murphy Orrock Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, B Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson Williams

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Not answering were Senators:

Davis (Excused)

Mullis (Excused)

Ramsey (Excused)

Senator Ramsey 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 Carter of the 1st introduced the chaplain of the day, Dr. Charles Z. Gardner of Atlanta, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Hill of the 32nd introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Benjamin R. Holton.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 800. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Davenport of the 44th, Fort of the 39th, Sims of the 12th and James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION commending Deja Shimone Fambro; and for other purposes.

SR 801. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Tippins of the 37th and Crosby of the 13th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month and February 11, 2014, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

SR 802. By Senator Wilkinson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION commending Habersham County and recognizing February 19, 2014, as Habersham County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

SR 803. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Harper of the 7th, Ginn of the 47th and Heath of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION commending the Future Farmers of America and recognizing February 18, 2014, as Future Farmers of America Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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SR 804. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Harper of the 7th, Ginn of the 47th and Williams of the 19th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Young Farmers Association and recognizing February 27, 2014, as Young Farmers Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 805. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Harper of the 7th, Ginn of the 47th and Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2014, as Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 806. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Carter of the 1st, Tolleson of the 20th, Chance of the 16th and Beach of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION encouraging Congress to enact legislation that would fully fund the annual dredging cycle at the Port of Brunswick and continue to fund the program into coming fiscal years; and for other purposes.
SR 809. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Patricia Ann Smith; and for other purposes.
SR 810. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Patricia Workman; and for other purposes.
SR 811. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alvin and Lucile Collins on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 812. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Constance Yvonne Hartwell Cooper; and for other purposes.
SR 813. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Parnell Mines Jones; and for other purposes.

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SR 814. By Senator Tolleson of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Keep Georgia Beautiful program and recognizing the 78 local Keep America Beautiful affiliates; and for other purposes.
SR 815. By Senator Tolleson of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION commending the 4-H Clubs of Georgia and Mr. Oakley Perry, Mr. Arch Smith, and the 2013-2014 4-H Leadership Team and recognizing February 24, 2014, as 4-H Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 816. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia and recognizing February 20, 2014, as Children's Advocacy Centers Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.
Senator Shafer of the 48th recognized January 13, 2014, as Korean American Day at the State Capitol, commended by SR 737, adopted previously.
Senator Shafer of the 48th recognized He Beom Kim, Consul General of the Republic of Korea, commended by SR 798, adopted previously. He Beom Kim addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Ginn of the 47th recognized January 28, 2014, as Tourism, Hospitality, and Arts Day at the state capitol and commending the tourism industry of Georgia, commended by SR 787, adopted previously. Kevin Langston, deputy commissioner for the tourism division at the Georgia Department of Economic Development, addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Dugan of the 30th congratulated Mr. and Mrs. Harold Peacock on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary, commended by SR 779, adopted previously.
Senator Unterman of the 45th recognized Tuesday, January 28, 2014, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 768, adopted previously. Dr. Hal Brody addressed the Senate briefly.
SENATE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2014 ELEVENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

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License Plates; submission of a doctor's prescription; application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit; notary public not available (PUB SAF-27th)

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Mullis of the 53rd, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

SB 298. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Unterman of the 45th, Mullis of the 53rd, Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-74.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special vehicle decals for persons with disabilities, so as to provide for the submission of a doctor's prescription with an application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit when a notary public is not available; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Mike Crane of the 28th offered the following amendment #1:

Amend SB 298 by on line 11 delete ", if no notary public is present in the doctor's office"

delete line 12 in its entirety

line 13 delete "seeking a permit,"

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Crane 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay

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Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 56, nays 0.

SB 298, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2014.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 11:16 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, January 29, 2014 Twelfth Legislative Day
Pursuant to HR 1108, the President of the Senate called the Senate to order at 10:05 a.m. It was noted that, due to a weather emergency, a quorum was not present and the Senate suspended business at 10:06 a.m. The Senate adjourned, pursuant to HR 1108 and Senate Rule 4-1.1, until 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 30, 2014.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, January 30, 2014 Thirteenth Legislative Day
Pursuant to HR 1108, the President of the Senate called the Senate to order at 10:05 a.m. It was noted that, due to a weather emergency, a quorum was not present and the Senate suspended business at 10:06 a.m. The Senate adjourned, pursuant to HR 1108 and Senate Rule 4-1.1, until 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 31, 2014.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Friday, January 31, 2014
Fourteenth 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 331. By Senators Harper of the 7th and Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of superior court judges for each judicial circuit, so as to provide for an additional judge of the Waycross Judicial Circuit; to provide for the initial appointment of such judge by the Governor; to provide for the election and term of office of such judge; to provide for powers, duties, and responsibilities of such judge and the judges of such circuit; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 332. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Crosby of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-10-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the jurisdiction of magistrate courts, so as to increase the fine amount for contempt of court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 333. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Ginn of the 47th, Davis of the 22nd and Golden of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permit applications and appeals

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procedures relative to laws enforced by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, so as to establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on the hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment.
SB 334. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding health, to prohibit powers, assets, employees, agents, or contractors of the state or any political subdivision, municipality, or other local government authority from engaging in an activity that aids any agency in the enforcement of provisions of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; to provide for exceptions; 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 Committee on Insurance and Labor.
SB 335. By Senators Jones of the 25th, Murphy of the 27th, Millar of the 40th, Staton of the 18th, Unterman of the 45th and others:
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 provide that local governing authorities may authorize retail dealers and retail consumption dealers to conduct tasting events at which samples of malt beverages and wine may be served; to remove the prohibition against brewpub licensees offering or permitting free sampling by customers; to provide for terms and conditions of tasting events; to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities.
SR 820. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Entrepreneur in Residence Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development.

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The following committee report was read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

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

HB 664 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time: SR 735

Senator Harbison of the 15th asked unanimous consent that Senator Thompson of the 33rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thompson was excused.

Senator Harbison of the 15th asked unanimous consent that Senator Jackson of the 2nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Jackson was excused.

Senator Chance of the 16th asked unanimous consent that Senator Carter of the 1st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Carter 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.

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

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

Harper of the 7th

James of the 35th

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

Albers Beach Bethel

Golden Gooch Harbison

Mullis Murphy Ramsey

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Burke Butler Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Davis Dugan Fort Ginn

Heath Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E Ligon Millar Miller

Seay Shafer Sims Stone Tate Thompson, B Thompson, C Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson

Not answering were Senators:

Balfour Jackson, B. Lucas Staton (Excused)

Carter, B. (Excused) Jackson, L. (Excused) McKoon (Excused) Thompson, S. (Excused)

Harper (Excused) James (Excused) Orrock (Excused) Williams

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Bill Jackson District 24 109 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees:
Administrative Affairs Appropriations Ethics Public Safety Reapportionment and Redistricting Rules State Institutions and Property Transportation

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

January 31, 2014

Honorable David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

RE: Excused Absence from the Senate

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Dear Secretary Cook:
This is to respectfully request that I be excused from the Senate Chamber on Friday, January 31, 2014.
Due to inclement weather in my area, I am unable to serve in the Legislature today.
Sincerely,
/s/ Bill Bill Jackson State Senator
The members pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the flag of Georgia.
Senator Dugan of the 30th introduced the chaplain of the day, Pastor Fred Ricks of Roopville, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.
Senator Hill of the 6th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Angelo Galante.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 817. By Senator Crane of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Central Educational Center as the 2013 College and Career Academy of the Year; and for other purposes.
SR 818. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joshua Bouland; and for other purposes.
SR 819. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert Roper; and for other purposes.
SR 821. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Albers of the 56th and Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending the emergency medical services professionals of Georgia and recognizing February 10, 2014, as Emergency Medical Services Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.

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SR 822. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Cowsert of the 46th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month and February 11, 2014, as Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 824. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Unterman of the 45th, Mullis of the 53rd, Williams of the 19th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) on the occasion of its centennial; and for other purposes.
SR 825. By Senators James of the 35th, Fort of the 39th, Seay of the 34th, Lucas of the 26th and Davenport of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Seminoles of Creekside High School; and for other purposes.
SR 826. By Senators James of the 35th, Henson of the 41st, Fort of the 39th, Seay of the 34th, Lucas of the 26th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Friends of Disabled Adults and Children; and for other purposes.
SR 827. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Jackson of the 24th, Davis of the 22nd and Burke of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University, this state's only public medical school and the founding college of Georgia Regents University; 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 January 31, 2014 Fourteenth Legislative Day
(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

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HB 664

Wilkinson of the 50th CITY OF AVALON

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Avalon; to repeal specific laws; 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 Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler E Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison E Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler
Jackson, B E Jackson, L Y James
Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas E McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims E Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson
Williams

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

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

Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate stand in recess until it receives a message from the House of Representatives on SB 297, and then adjourn upon receipt of that message until 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 3, 2014.
At 11:15 a.m. the President announced that the motion prevailed.

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

Mr. President:

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

SB 297.

By Senators Miller of the 49th, Staton of the 18th, Carter of the 1st, Jeffares of the 17th, Ginn of the 47th 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 for the filing of notices of intention to accept campaign contributions by county and municipal candidates; to provide that certain candidates may file notice of intent not to accept more than $2,500.00 or expend more than $2,500.00 in the election and be relieved of filing campaign finance disclosure reports; to provide that the acceptance or expenditure of more than those amounts will require the filing of certain reports; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to an earlier adopted motion, the Senate stood adjourned at 11:36 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, February 3, 2014 Fifteenth 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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

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

HB 176.

By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Abrams of the 89th, Smith of the 134th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Martin of the 49th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as change certain provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations related to advanced broadband collocation; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to make changes related to streamlined processing; to standardize certain procedures related to new wireless facilities; to place limitations on the time allowed for the review of new wireless facilities; to limit fees charged for review of wireless facilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 709. By Representative Greene of the 151st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Terrell County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 710. By Representative Greene of the 151st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Randolph County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 711. By Representative Greene of the 151st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Clay County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 715.

By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Peake of the 141st, Powell of the 171st, Smith of the 70th, Burns of the 159th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Jekyll Island-State Park Authority, so as to revise the powers and responsibilities of the authority; to define terms; to revise the components of the master plan; to clarify development powers and restrictions for the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 738. By Representative Greene of the 151st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Quitman County shall be nonpartisan elections; 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 336. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Tolleson of the 20th 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 provide that the fines imposed by the State Board of Cosmetology for certain violations shall not exceed certain specified amounts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities.

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SB 337. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tolleson of the 20th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to barbers, so as to provide that the fines imposed by the State Board of Barbers for certain violations shall not exceed certain specified amounts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities.
SB 338. By Senators Lucas of the 26th, Harbison of the 15th, Sims of the 12th, Hill of the 4th, Mullis of the 53rd 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 provide that stabilization centers in rural counties are exempt from certificate of need requirements; to provide for licensure by the Department of Community Health of stabilization centers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 339. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
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 provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
SB 340. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions in, and reenact the statutory portion of said Code, as amended, 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 provide for other matters relating to revision, reenactment, and

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publication of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SR 828. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Emergency Relocation of Abused Adults; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 176. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Abrams of the 89th, Smith of the 134th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Martin of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as change certain provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations related to advanced broadband collocation; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to make changes related to streamlined processing; to standardize certain procedures related to new wireless facilities; to place limitations on the time allowed for the review of new wireless facilities; to limit fees charged for review of wireless facilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities.
HB 709. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Terrell County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 710. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Randolph County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

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HB 711. By Representative Greene of the 151st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Clay County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

HB 715. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Peake of the 141st, Powell of the 171st, Smith of the 70th, Burns of the 159th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Jekyll IslandState Park Authority, so as to revise the powers and responsibilities of the authority; to define terms; to revise the components of the master plan; to clarify development powers and restrictions for the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

HB 738. By Representative Greene of the 151st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Quitman County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

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 Beach of the 21st asked unanimous consent that Senator Gooch of the 51st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Gooch was excused.

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 Butler of the 55th asked unanimous consent that Senator Orrock of the 36th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Orrock was excused.

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

Davis of the 22nd

Golden of the 8th

Murphy of the 27th

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Dugan Ginn

Harbison Harper Heath Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack Hufstetler Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E Ligon McKoon

Millar Miller Mullis Shafer Sims Staton Stone Thompson, B Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Davis (Excused) Gooch (Excused) Murphy (Excused) Seay (Excused)

Fort Hill, Judson Orrock (Excused) Tate

Golden (Excused) Lucas Ramsey (Excused)

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

Senator Wilkinson of the 50th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Wayne Marcus of Martin, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Jackson of the 24th introduced Jeff Paul of Lexington, Georgia. Jeff Paul recited the Declaration of Independence.

Senator Hill of the 32nd introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Maureen Olson.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 829. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Stone of the 23rd:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Durden Banking Company, Inc., of Twin City, Georgia, for 55 years of membership with the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA); and for other purposes.

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SR 830. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Lady Trojans Softball Team of Gordon Lee High School for winning the 2013 Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.
SR 831. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing South Effingham High School for its participation in STEM Outreach and Education via the Molecular Biology Initiative of Georgia Southern University; and for other purposes.
SR 832. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Portal Middle High School for its participation in STEM Outreach and Education via the Molecular Biology Initiative of Georgia Southern University; and for other purposes.
SR 833. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Claxton High School for its participation in STEM Outreach and Education via the Molecular Biology Initiative of Georgia Southern University; and for other purposes.
SR 834. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Effingham County High School for their participation in STEM Outreach and Education via the Molecular Biology Initiative of Georgia Southern University; and for other purposes.
SR 835. By Senator Albers of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ava Bullard and recognizing February 4, 2014, as Ava's Law Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 836. By Senator Cowsert of the 46th:
A RESOLUTION commending Kurt Gelfand and recognizing February 6, 2014, as Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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SR 837. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Joseph E. Cheeley, Jr.; and for other purposes.

SR 838. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 11, 2014, as Girl Scouts Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.

Senator Fort of the 39th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SB 291

SENATE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2014 FIFTEENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY
Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency; create (H&HS-45th)

SB 292

Alzheimer's Disease Registry; establish within the Department of Public Health (H&HS-45th)

SB 296

State Park Authority; revise the powers and responsibilities (NR&E-20th)

Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Mullis of the 53rd, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

SB 291. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Hill of the 32nd, Dugan of the 30th, Hill of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to services for the aging, so as to create the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Board; to provide for membership, powers, and duties; to provide for an agency executive director; to provide for executive personnel; to provide for transfer of property, personnel, and funding from the Department of Human Services and the Division of Aging Services; to provide for further authorizations; to provide for receipt of funds and appropriations; to provide for an annual report; 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 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan E Fort Y Ginn E Golden N Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson N Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis E Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey E Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 5.

SB 291, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 292. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Hill of the 32nd, Dugan of the 30th, Hill of the 4th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to establish within the Department of Public Health the Alzheimer's Disease Registry; to provide for the purpose of the registry; to provide for promulgation and criteria of rules; to provide for confidentiality of data; to provide for compliance with P. L. 104-191, the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis N Dugan E Fort Y Ginn E Golden N Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson N Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis E Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey E Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 6.

SB 292, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Bethel of the 54th recognized the Northwest Whitfield County High School Lady Bruins softball team on their 2013 GHSA Class AAAA State Championship, commended by SR 784, adopted previously. Coach Frank Reed addressed the Senate briefly.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 296. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Ginn of the 47th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Henson of the 41st and Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Jekyll Island-- State Park Authority, so as to revise the powers and responsibilities of the authority; to define terms; to revise the components of the master plan; to clarify development powers and restrictions for the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Senator Chance of the 16th asked unanimous consent that he be excused from voting on SB 296 pursuant to Senate Rule 5-1.8(d). The consent was granted, and Senator Chance was excused.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel
Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan E Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis E Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey E Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

SB 296, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Dean Burke

Retirement

District 11

Agriculture and Consumer Affairs

305-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building Education and Youth

Atlanta, GA 30334

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RE: SB 296

February 3, 2014

I was away from my desk during the vote on SB 296. I would have voted in favor of this legislation had I been in the Chamber.

/s/ Dean Burke

Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2014.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 11:25 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, February 4, 2014 Sixteenth 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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

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

HB 774.

By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Roberts of the 155th, Epps of the 144th, Deffenbaugh of the 1st, Williams of the 168th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to require the annual submission of a State-wide Strategic Transportation Plan progress report; to provide for an increase to limitations of counties and municipalities for negotiating contracts involving public roads; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles, so as to remove the requirement of maintaining certain records by the Department of Driver Services; to provide for additional meanings for certain traffic signals; to provide for an exception to the requirement to stop a vehicle when approaching an inoperative traffic signal; to provide for an increase to maximum lawful speed limits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 822.

By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Clark of the 101st and Brockway of the 102nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Suwanee, approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3729), as

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HB 836. HB 850. HB 856. HB 857.

amended, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th and Rynders of the 152nd:
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 repeal specific former Acts; 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 direct the election superintendent to call and conduct a special election; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Sharper of the 177th, Carter of the 175th, Shaw of the 176th and Black of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Valdosta 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.
By Representatives Sims of the 169th and Roberts of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Coffee County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of 50 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are at least 65 but less than 70 years of age; to provide a homestead exemption from Coffee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older; to provide that anyone who is receiving the first exemption of 50 percent shall receive the second full value exemption automatically upon reaching 70 years of age; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising and reenacting the law creating a Board of Commissioners of Bacon County, approved April

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HB 858. HB 865. HB 866. HB 867.

4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4436), as amended, so as to remove the limitation regarding membership of the chairperson and commissioners on boards and authorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and Pezold of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act authorizing the Recorder's Court of Columbus, Georgia, to impose and collect a technology fee for each fine imposed, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4414), so as to increase the amount of such fee; to repeal an automatic repeal of such Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of elections and registration for Berrien County, approved May 5, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3710), so as to provide for composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Powell of the 171st and Watson of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act recreating and establishing the Board of Commissioners of Colquitt County, approved March 22, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3078), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3735), so as to change the regular meeting requirements; to provide that the board will hold one monthly meeting in each month; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Kelley of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenue in and for the County of Polk, approved August 19, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 719), as amended, so as to revise the place of meeting for the board; to provide for employment of a clerk by the board; to provide for public access to minutes; to provide for continuous service of the county attorney subject to the will of the board; to authorize the board to institute policies and procedures for requisition of supplies and payment of obligations; to require the board to provide certain financial statements upon request by the grand jury; to repeal an obsolete section; 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 341. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Crosby of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-9-36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judges of probate courts as clerks thereof, chief clerk, authority to appoint other clerks, and powers of appointed clerks, so as to repeal a population provision relative to a clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; to provide for a clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 342. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Unterman of the 45th, Balfour of the 9th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-12-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of AIDS confidential information, so as to provide for disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care providers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 343. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Unterman of the 45th, Bethel of the 54th, Miller of the 49th, Hill of the 4th 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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, the "Quality Basic Education Act," shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association meets certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Youth.

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SB 344. By Senator Stone of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Probate Court of Johnson County to charge a technology fee for each civil case filed and criminal fine imposed; to specify the uses to which such technology fees may be put; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
SB 345. By Senator Stone of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, so as to provide for a technology fee to be collected under certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to provide for a purpose for such fees; to provide for imposition of additional civil filing fees and criminal penalties; to provide for adoption of county resolutions; to provide for a technology fund; to provide for technology plans; to provide for expenditure of funds collected; to preempt local Acts providing for technology fees; to provide for an automatic repealer; to amend Code Section 36-15-7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the use of law library funds, so as to change provisions relating to the use of law library funds for a court's technology needs; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 346. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Community Health, so as to provide that at least one member of the board is also a member of the state health benefit plan; to provide that current members carry out their respective terms; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 347. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale or distribution to, or possession by, minors of cigarettes and tobacco related objects, so as to provide definitions; to prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes and vapor products or

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components thereof to minors; to provide for verification of age prior to sale; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities.
SB 348. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to acquisition of property for transportation purposes, so as to provide for attorney's fees and expenses of trial in appeals to condemnation compensation award amounts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
SB 349. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Sims of the 12th, Jackson of the 24th and Miller of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, so as to provide for changes to the powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 350. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Millar of the 40th, Beach of the 21st, Shafer of the 48th, Sims of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Services, so as to provide for the bidding out of child welfare services state wide through contracts with community based providers; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualifications for contractors; to provide for contract standards; to provide for a review; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.

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The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Horacena Tate District 38 121-A State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees:
Rules Appropriations Education and Youth State and Local Governmental Operations Reapportionment and Redistricting Urban Affairs

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

4 February 2014

Mr. David Cook Secretary of Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Mr. Cook:

I am writing to formally request to have my name and signature withdrawn from SB 350 (Unterman, 45th) Human Services, Dept. of; bidding out of child welfare services state wide through contracts with community based.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

/s/ Dr. Horacena Tate Senator, District 38

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

HB 774. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Roberts of the 155th, Epps of the 144th, Deffenbaugh of the 1st, Williams of the 168th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to require the annual submission of a State-wide Strategic Transportation Plan progress report; to provide for an increase to limitations of counties and municipalities for negotiating contracts involving public roads; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor

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vehicles, so as to remove the requirement of maintaining certain records by the Department of Driver Services; to provide for additional meanings for certain traffic signals; to provide for an exception to the requirement to stop a vehicle when approaching an inoperative traffic signal; to provide for an increase to maximum lawful speed limits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HB 822. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Clark of the 101st and Brockway of the 102nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Suwanee, approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3729), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 836. By Representatives Cheokas of the 138th and Rynders of the 152nd:
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 repeal specific former Acts; 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 direct the election superintendent to call and conduct a special election; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 850. By Representatives Sharper of the 177th, Carter of the 175th, Shaw of the 176th and Black of the 174th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Valdosta 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

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HB 856. By Representatives Sims of the 169th and Roberts of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Coffee County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of 50 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are at least 65 but less than 70 years of age; to provide a homestead exemption from Coffee County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older; to provide that anyone who is receiving the first exemption of 50 percent shall receive the second full value exemption automatically upon reaching 70 years of age; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 857. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising and reenacting the law creating a Board of Commissioners of Bacon County, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4436), as amended, so as to remove the limitation regarding membership of the chairperson and commissioners on boards and authorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 858. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and Pezold of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act authorizing the Recorder's Court of Columbus, Georgia, to impose and collect a technology fee for each fine imposed, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4414), so as to increase the amount of such fee; to repeal an automatic repeal of such Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 865. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of elections and registration for Berrien County, approved May 5, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3710), so as to provide for composition of the board and the selection and

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appointment of members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 866. By Representatives Powell of the 171st and Watson of the 172nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act recreating and establishing the Board of Commissioners of Colquitt County, approved March 22, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3078), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3735), so as to change the regular meeting requirements; to provide that the board will hold one monthly meeting in each month; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 867. By Representative Kelley of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenue in and for the County of Polk, approved August 19, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 719), as amended, so as to revise the place of meeting for the board; to provide for employment of a clerk by the board; to provide for public access to minutes; to provide for continuous service of the county attorney subject to the will of the board; to authorize the board to institute policies and procedures for requisition of supplies and payment of obligations; to require the board to provide certain financial statements upon request by the grand jury; to repeal an obsolete section; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:
Mr. President:
The Committee on Health and Human Services has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 513 Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Unterman of the 45th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

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

SB 332 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator McKoon of the 29th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

HB 494 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Gooch of the 51st District, Chairman

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Davis Dugan Fort Ginn Golden

Gooch Harbison Harper Heath Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E Ligon Lucas McKoon Millar

Miller Mullis Murphy Orrock Ramsey Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, B Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson Williams

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Not answering were Senators:

Henson

Thompson, C.

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

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

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

Senator Chance of the 16th recognized February 4, 2014, as Veterinary Medicine Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 763, adopted previously. Georgia Veterinary Medical Association President Dr. Joe Morrow, addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Gooch of the 51st recognized the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) on the occasion of its centennial, commended by SR 824, adopted previously. Mike Berg, Chairman of the County Board of Commissioners and President of ACCG, addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Tolleson of the 20th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Senate Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations and committed to the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment:
HB 715. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Peake of the 141st, Powell of the 171st, Smith of the 70th, Burns of the 159th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Jekyll IslandState Park Authority, so as to revise the powers and responsibilities of the authority; to define terms; to revise the components of the master plan; to clarify development powers and restrictions for the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted, and HB 715 was committed to the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment.

Senators Albers of the 56th and Williams of the 19th honored Ava Bullard and recognized February 4, 2014, as Ava's Law Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 835, adopted previously. Ava Bullard addressed the Senate briefly.

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Senator Wilkinson of the 50th recognized February 4, 2014, as Equine Youth day at the state capitol, commended by SR 791, adopted previously. Ann Jones addressed the Senate briefly.
Senators Bethel of the 54th and Carter of the 42nd recognized Blue Key Honor Society students of University of Georgia.
The following resolution was read and adopted:
SR 845. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 4, 2014, as the 42nd annual Firefighters Appreciation Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.
Senators Carter of the 1st and Albers of the 56th honored the firefighters of Georgia and recognized February 4, 2014, as the 42nd annual Firefighters Appreciation Day at the capitol.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 839. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Jones of the 10th and Tate of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION commending Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the Georgia District Chapters and recognizing February 20, 2014, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 840. By Senators Chance of the 16th, Unterman of the 45th, Jones of the 10th, James of the 35th, Sims of the 12th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University and recognizing February 5, 2014, as Georgia State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 841. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Chance of the 16th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION expressing cultural, economic, and educational cooperation with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; and for other purposes.
SR 842. By Senators James of the 35th, Harbison of the 15th, Jones of the 10th, Stone of the 23rd, Davenport of the 44th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Representative Calvin Smyre for his induction into the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame; and for other purposes.

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SR 843. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Staton of the 18th, Carter of the 1st, Williams of the 19th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Southern University and recognizing February 6, 2014, as Georgia Southern Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Senator Hill of the 6th asked unanimous consent that Senator Thompson of the 33rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thompson was excused.

SR 736 SB 273

SENATE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2014 SIXTEENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY
United States Constitution Article V; apply for a convention of the states (RULES-18th)
Public Health, Dept. of; required to establish the Maternal Mortality Review Committee to review maternal deaths (Substitute)(H&HS-11th)

SB 240

Alcoholic Beverages; provide for the licensing of the production of distilled spirits; educational purposes by non-profit museums (RI&U-6th)

HB 399 SB 283

Ad valorem tax; types of interests in real property may be subject to taxation; clarify (FIN-49th) Knight-130th
Education; authorize school systems; provide instruction on history of traditional winter celebrations (Substitute)(ED&Y-30th)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Mullis of the 53rd, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:
SR 736. By Senators Staton of the 18th, Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Miller of the 49th, Hill of the 32nd and others:
A RESOLUTION applying for a convention of the states under Article V of the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.

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Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Hill of the 32nd and Ligon of the 3rd offered the following amendment #1:
Amend SR 736 (LC 28 6904ER) by inserting after line 23 the following: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this application shall be deemed an application for a convention to address each or all of the subjects herein stated. For the purposes of determining whether two-thirds of the states have applied for a convention addressing any of the subjects stated herein, this application is to be aggregated with the applications of any other state legislatures for the single subjects of balancing the federal budget, limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, or limiting the terms of federal officials.
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Cowsert, et al. amendment #1 was adopted.
Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Hill of the 32nd and Ligon of the 3rd offered the following amendment #2:
Amend SR 736 (LC 28 6904ER) by striking "and limit" on line 22 and inserting in lieu thereof "or limit".
On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.
Senator Staton of the 18th objected.
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 23, nays 26, and the Cowsert, et al. amendment #2 was lost.
Senator Heath of the 31st offered the following amendment #3:
Amend SR 736 (LC 28 6904ER) by inserting after line 23 the following: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this application shall not be effective until and unless legislation is enacted during the 2014 regular session of the Georgia General Assembly that provides for the manner of appointing delegates to an Article V convention and provides limitations on such delegates from voting contrary to legislative instructions given by a resolution of the General Assembly to delegates before or during an Article V convention or voting for an unauthorized amendment that is outside the subject matter of the Article V application, the call of the Article V convention by the Congress of the United States, or any legislative instructions.
On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.
Senator Staton of the 18th objected.

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On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 16, nays 34, and the Heath amendment #3 was lost.

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B
Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

SR 736, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted as amended.

Senator Hill of the 32nd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SB 273. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Unterman of the 45th, Bethel of the 54th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to require the Department of Public Health to establish the Maternal Mortality Review Committee to review maternal deaths; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for data; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for limited liability; to provide for reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services offered the following substitute to SB 273:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to require the Department of Public Health to establish the Maternal Mortality Review Committee to review maternal deaths; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for data; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for limited liability; to provide for reports; 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 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-2A-16. (a) The General Assembly finds that:
(1) Georgia currently ranks fiftieth in maternal deaths in the United States; (2) Maternal deaths are a serious public health concern and have a tremendous family and societal impact; (3) Maternal deaths are significantly underestimated and inadequately documented, preventing efforts to identify and reduce or eliminate the causes of death; (4) No processes exist in this state for the confidential identification, investigation, or dissemination of findings regarding maternal deaths; (5) The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has determined that maternal deaths should be investigated through state based maternal mortality reviews in order to institute the systemic changes needed to decrease maternal mortality; and (6) There is a need to establish a program to review maternal deaths and to develop strategies for the prevention of maternal deaths in Georgia. (b) The Department of Public Health shall establish a Maternal Mortality Review Committee to review maternal deaths and to develop strategies for the prevention of maternal deaths. The committee shall be multidisciplinary and composed of members as deemed appropriate by the department. The department may contract with an external organization to assist in collecting, analyzing, and disseminating maternal mortality information, organizing and convening meetings of the committee, and other tasks as may be incident to these activities, including providing the necessary data, information, and resources to ensure successful completion of the ongoing review required by this Code section. (c) The committee shall:

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(1) Identify maternal death cases; (2) Review medical records and other relevant data; (3) Contact family members and other affected or involved persons to collect additional relevant data; (4) Consult with relevant experts to evaluate the records and data; (5) Make determinations regarding the preventability of maternal deaths; (6) Develop recommendations for the prevention of maternal deaths; and (7) Disseminate findings and recommendations to policy makers, health care providers, health care facilities, and the general public. (d)(1) Health care providers licensed pursuant to Title 43, health care facilities licensed pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title 31, and pharmacies licensed pursuant to Chapter 4 of Title 26 shall provide reasonable access to the committee to all relevant medical records associated with a case under review by the committee. (2) A health care provider, health care facility, or pharmacy providing access to medical records pursuant to this Code section shall not be held liable for civil damages or be subject to any criminal or disciplinary action for good faith efforts in providing such records. (e)(1) Information, records, reports, statements, notes, memoranda, or other data collected pursuant to this Code section shall not be admissible as evidence in any action of any kind in any court or before any other tribunal, board, agency, or person. Such information, records, reports, statements, notes, memoranda, or other data shall not be exhibited nor their contents disclosed in any way, in whole or in part, by any officer or representative of the department or any other person, except as may be necessary for the purpose of furthering the review of the committee of the case to which they relate. No person participating in such review shall disclose, in any manner, the information so obtained except in strict conformity with such review project. (2) All information, records of interviews, written reports, statements, notes, memoranda, or other data obtained by the department, the committee, and other persons, agencies, or organizations so authorized by the department pursuant to this Code section shall be confidential. (f)(1) All proceedings and activities of the committee under this Code section, opinions of members of such committee formed as a result of such proceedings and activities, and records obtained, created, or maintained pursuant to this Code section, including records of interviews, written reports, and statements procured by the department or any other person, agency, or organization acting jointly or under contract with the department in connection with the requirements of this Code section, shall be confidential and shall not be subject to Chapter 14 of Title 50, relating to open meetings, or Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records, or subject to subpoena, discovery, or introduction into evidence in any civil or criminal proceeding; provided, however, that nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit or restrict the right to discover or use in any civil or criminal proceeding anything that is available from another source and entirely independent of the

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committee's proceedings. (2) Members of the committee shall not be questioned in any civil or criminal proceeding regarding the information presented in or opinions formed as a result of a meeting or communication of the committee; provided, however, that nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prevent a member of the committee from testifying to information obtained independently of the committee or which is public information. (g) Reports of aggregated nonindividually identifiable data shall be compiled on a routine basis for distribution in an effort to further study the causes and problems associated with maternal deaths. Reports shall be distributed to the General Assembly, health care providers and facilities, key government agencies, and others necessary to reduce the maternal death rate."

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:

Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B
Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 1. SB 273, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 240. By Senator Hill of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages by passenger carriers, nonprofit organizations, and hotels and motels, so as to provide for the licensing of the production of distilled spirits for educational purposes by non-profit museums; to create a definition of non-profit museum; to provide a permit fee; to provide limitations of such permits; to waive certain alcohol tax and bond requirements for non-profit museums; 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 Beach N Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Harbison N Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler N Jackson, B
Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate N Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman N Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 9.

SB 240, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 399. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Hamilton of the 24th, Stephens of the 165th, Kaiser of the 59th, Stephens of the 164th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 6 and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to aviation and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to clarify which type of interests in real property may be subject to ad valorem taxation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B
Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B
Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 39, nays 13.

HB 399, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Albers of the 56th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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SB 283. By Senators Dugan of the 30th, Mullis of the 53rd, Harper of the 7th, Millar of the 40th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum, so as to authorize school systems to provide instruction on the history of traditional winter celebrations; to provide for displays; to provide for limitations; 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 283:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum, so as to authorize school systems to provide instruction on the history of traditional winter celebrations; to provide for displays; to provide for limitations; 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 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-149.2. (a) A local school system may educate students about the history of traditional winter celebrations and allow students and school system staff to offer traditional greetings regarding the celebrations, including:
(1) "Merry Christmas"; (2) "Happy Hanukkah"; and (3) "Happy holidays." (b) A local school system may display on school property scenes or symbols associated with traditional winter celebrations, including a menorah or a Christmas image, such as a nativity scene or Christmas tree, if the display includes a scene or symbol of: (1) More than one religion; or (2) One religion and at least one secular scene or symbol."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Senators Orrock of the 36th, Henson of the 41st, Tate of the 38th, and Fort of the 39th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the committee substitute (LC 33 5386S) to SB 283 by striking "to provide for displays;" on lines 3 and 4
by striking lines 18 - 22
On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.
Senator Dugan of the 30th objected.
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 9, nays 34, and the Orrock, et al. amendment #1 to the committee substitute was lost.
Senators Bethel of the 54th and McKoon of the 29th offered the following amendment #2:
Amend the committee substitute (LC 33 5386S) to SB 283 by inserting on line 13 the word "shall" between the words "and" and "allow".
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Bethel, McKoon amendment #2 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senators Henson of the 41st, Carter of the 42nd, Unterman of the 45th, McKoon of the 29th, Hill of the 32nd and others offered the following amendment #3:
Amend the committee substitute (LC 33 5386S) to SB 283 by inserting at line 14, after the word "including", the words "but not limited to"
On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.
Senator Heath of the 31st objected.
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 44, nays 2, and the Henson, et al. amendment #3 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senator Davis of the 22nd offered the following amendment #4:
Amend the committee substitute (LC 33 5386S) to SB 283 by striking ", including" on line 14 and replacing it with a period.
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and striking "including a menorah or a Christmas image, such as a nativity scene or Christmas tree,"

Senator Davis of the 22nd asked unanimous consent that his amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the Davis amendment #4 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:

E Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B
Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B
Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson
Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 8.

SB 283, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2014.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 1:56 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, February 5, 2014 Seventeenth 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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

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

HB 829. By Representatives Willard of the 51st and Fleming of the 121st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-11-4.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certified process servers, so as to change the sunset and legislative review provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 851.

By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Clark of the 98th and Brockway of the 102nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia, approved May 14, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3546), as amended, so as to provide for the incorporation of certain parcels of land into the corporate limits of the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 862.

By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Dollar of the 45th, Martin of the 49th, Willard of the 51st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the

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HB 871. HB 873. HB 879.

Board of Education of Fulton County, approved February 2, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 528), as amended, so as to amend a certain definition; to correct an internal reference; to authorize the board of trustees to accept certain determinations of total disability; to authorize the board of trustees to adopt interim rules and regulations in certain circumstances; to provide for the automatic repeal of such rules and regulations; to provide for vesting under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Sims of the 169th and Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Jeff Davis County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of 50 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are at least 65 but less than 70 years of age; to provide a homestead exemption from Jeff Davis County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older; to provide that anyone who is receiving the first exemption of 50 percent shall receive the second full value exemption automatically upon reaching 70 years of age; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Gasaway of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Stephens County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for its purpose; to provide for its powers; to provide for the membership of the authority and their terms of office, qualifications, and compensation; to provide for the issuance and sale of revenue bonds and other obligations; to provide for the security for such revenue bonds and other obligations; to provide for refunding revenue bonds and other obligations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Barrow County and in each municipality therein; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A. 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 for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to

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provide for severability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 880.

By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Barrow 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.

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

SB 351. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Jackson of the 24th and Bethel of the 54th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 2-6-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission, so as to assign the commission to the Department of Agriculture for administrative purposes; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs.

SB 352. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Butler of the 55th and Millar of the 40th:

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 Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for assignment to the Department of Community Health; to provide for membership; to provide for terms of office; to provide for duties and responsibilities; to provide for a directory; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 353. By Senators Beach of the 21st and Albers of the 56th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities, so as to change a definition; to provide for revision of public purpose; to provide for

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changes to general powers; to provide for changes to certain revenue bond provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development.
SB 354. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Bethel of the 54th, Hill of the 32nd and Stone of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the O.C.G.A, relating to the "Georgia Civil Practice Act," so as to change provisions relating to general provisions governing discovery; to provide for discovery of electronically stored information; to provide for preservation of electronically stored information; to change provisions relating to when an interrogatory answer allows the option to produce business records; to change provisions relating to production of documents and things and entry upon land for inspection and other purposes; to correct cross-references; to change provisions relating to failure to make discovery; to change provisions relating to subpoenas for taking depositions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 355. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, McKoon of the 29th and Stone of the 23rd:
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 require a procedure for enhancing witness identification accuracy; to provide for definitions; to provide for written policies relating to witness identification protocol; to provide for the consequences of failing to comply with witness procedures; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for training in enhancing witness identification accuracy; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 356. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Bethel of the 54th, Thompson of the 33rd, Chance of the 16th, Henson of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 1-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to American History Month, so as to declare

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September of each year to be Georgians of Great Character Month; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Youth.
SR 847. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Tolleson of the 20th, Jones of the 10th and Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the change of use of certain Heritage Preserve dedicated real property located in Rockdale and Henry Counties; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions and Property.
SR 868. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Jones of the 25th, Hill of the 6th and Dugan of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, 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 the counties of Appling, Barrow, Bibb, Bryan, Fulton, Gordon, Jasper, Laurens, McIntosh, Monroe, Toombs, and Troup; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions and Property.
SR 869. By Senators McKoon of the 29th and Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Rate of Diagnosis for Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Related Disorders; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 829. By Representatives Willard of the 51st and Fleming of the 121st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-11-4.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certified process servers, so as to change the sunset and legislative review provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 851. By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Clark of the 98th and Brockway of the 102nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia, approved May 14, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3546), as amended, so as to provide for the incorporation of certain parcels of land into the corporate limits of the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 862. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Dollar of the 45th, Martin of the 49th, Willard of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, approved February 2, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 528), as amended, so as to amend a certain definition; to correct an internal reference; to authorize the board of trustees to accept certain determinations of total disability; to authorize the board of trustees to adopt interim rules and regulations in certain circumstances; to provide for the automatic repeal of such rules and regulations; to provide for vesting under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 871. By Representatives Sims of the 169th and Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Jeff Davis County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of 50 percent of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are at least 65 but less than 70 years of age; to provide a homestead exemption from Jeff Davis County School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for the full value of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that school district who are 70 years of age or older; to provide that anyone who is receiving the first exemption of 50 percent shall receive the second full value exemption automatically upon reaching 70 years of age; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

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HB 873. By Representative Gasaway of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Stephens County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for its purpose; to provide for its powers; to provide for the membership of the authority and their terms of office, qualifications, and compensation; to provide for the issuance and sale of revenue bonds and other obligations; to provide for the security for such revenue bonds and other obligations; to provide for refunding revenue bonds and other obligations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 879. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Barrow County and in each municipality therein; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A. 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 for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 880. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Barrow 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

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Mr. President:

The Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 743 Do Pass by substitute

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

Mr. President:

The Committee on Education and Youth has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 329 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Tippins of the 37th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

SB 299 SB 322

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

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

Mr. President:

The Committee on Public Safety has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 305 Do Pass by substitute

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

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The following legislation was read the second time: SB 332

Senator Jeffares of the 17th asked unanimous consent that Senator Thompson of the 14th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thompson was excused.

Senator Orrock of the 36th asked unanimous consent that Senator Fort of the 39th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Fort 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 Davenport of the 44th asked unanimous consent that Senator James of the 35th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator James was excused.

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

Hill of the 32nd

Jackson of the 2nd

Thompson of the 33rd

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Davis Dugan Ginn

Golden Gooch Harbison Harper Heath Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack Hufstetler Jackson, B Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E Ligon Lucas McKoon

Miller Mullis Murphy Orrock Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, C Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson

Not answering were Senators:

Fort (Excused) James (Excused) Thompson, B. (Excused)

Hill, Judson (Excused) Millar Thompson, S. (Excused)

Jackson, L. (Excused) Ramsey (Excused) Williams

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

Senators:

Millar

Ramsey

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

Senator Burke of the 11th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Randy Mosley of Bainbridge, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Chance of the 16th commended Georgia State University and recognized February 5, 2014, as Georgia State University Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 840, adopted previously. President Mark P. Becker addressed the Senate briefly.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 823. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Bethel of the 54th, Thompson of the 33rd, Chance of the 16th, Henson of the 41st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of September as Georgians of Great Character Month; and for other purposes.

SR 844. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Robert Whitman Lord; and for other purposes.

SR 846. By Senators Golden of the 8th and Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognizing March 5, 2014, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

SR 848. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION commending Cadet Ricky W. Leslie and recognizing February 12, 2014, as Ricky Leslie Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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SR 849. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Wilkinson of the 50th, McKoon of the 29th and Tolleson of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the University of Georgia Extension on the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Smith-Lever Act; and for other purposes.
SR 850. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Unterman of the 45th, Ginn of the 47th, Tippins of the 37th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing September as Dystonia Awareness Month; and for other purposes.
SR 851. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Smitha Ganeshan of the University of Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 852. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Sims of the 12th, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending AAmir Greene; and for other purposes.
SR 853. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Davis of the 22nd, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Brittany R. Cipollone of Georgia Regents University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 854. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Dugan of the 30th, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Joanna K. Denton of the University of West Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 855. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Jones of the 10th, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Matthew J. Tate of Georgia Perimeter College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.

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SR 856. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Crosby of the 13th, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jordan N. Gill of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 857. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Lucas of the 26th, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Angie R. Dubree of Middle Georgia State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 858. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Hill of the 4th, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar James Zachary Akins of Georgia Southern University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 859. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Tippins of the 37th, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jiexi Liao of Kennesaw State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 860. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Golden of the 8th, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar David C. Ellinburg of Valdosta State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 861. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Gooch of the 51st, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Kristen Smith of the University of North Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.

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SR 862. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Thompson of the 33rd, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar William R. Nettles of Southern Polytechnic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 863. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Sims of the 12th, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Susanna Jane Turner of Georgia Southwestern State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 864. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Harper of the 7th, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Paige Kimberlee Smith of South Georgia State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 865. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Chance of the 16th, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jennifer N. Parker of Gordon State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 866. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Orrock of the 36th, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Mohammad F. Tariq of Georgia State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 867. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Jones of the 25th, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Asia Monae Stinson of Savannah State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.

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Senator Chance of the 16th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Deborah Ann Travis Honeycutt.
Senator Chance of the 16th moved that upon the dissolution of the Joint Session the Senate stand adjourned until 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 6, 2014.
The President announced the motion prevailed at 10:50 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 Hugh P. Thompson, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, was called to order by the Speaker of the House. HR 1042 authorizing the Joint Session of the Senate and House was read by the Clerk of the House.
Honorable Hugh P. Thompson, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, addressed the Joint Session of the Senate and the House of Representatives as follows:
Lt. Governor Cagle, Speaker Ralston, President Pro Tem Shafer, Speaker Pro Tem Jones, members of the General Assembly, my fellow judges, ladies and gentlemen:
Thank you for inviting me to come before you to deliver the State of the Judiciary address and report to you our accomplishments and the challenges that still lie ahead. All of us in the judicial branch are grateful for this annual tradition that reflects your interest in and your support of our state's judges and all those whose lives are devoted daily to upholding the rule of law. Although the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch are three separate branches of government, we are united as one in our service to the people of this great state.
I am honored today to bring you greetings from this state's judges, many of whom are here. They include my friends and colleagues on the Supreme Court: Presiding Justice Harris Hines and Justices Robert Benham, Carol Hunstein, Harold Melton, David Nahmias and Keith Blackwell. Also here are Chief Judge Herbert Phipps and the judges of the Court of Appeals, and judges from all over the state representing all classes of courts. As your Chief Justice, I am privileged to represent you. Would all judges please stand and be recognized.
I also want to recognize someone else who is very important to me: my bride of more than 46 years, my wife, Jane.
Most of us grew up saying the Pledge of Allegiance at school, in which we promised "liberty and justice for all." I don't believe we ever meant, "liberty and justice only for those who can afford it."

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Equal justice for all is the promise embodied in our Constitution as envisioned by our forefathers. Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell called equal justice, "perhaps the most inspiring ideal of our society... [I]t is fundamental that justice should be the same, in substance and availability, without regard to economic status."
As Georgia continues to grow in population and diversity, access to justice is a challenge requiring the commitment and hard work of us all.
Georgia's judicial system is sound, and it is strong for those who can afford a lawyer. But to safeguard its future, we must guarantee access to justice for all people, as our laws were not made for just a few. Too many Georgians cannot afford legal representation, and too many go without civil legal services.
Today, nearly 2 million Georgians or about 19 percent of our population live below the poverty line. Their legal needs involve fundamental rights, such as safety for the woman who needs a protective order to shield her children and herself from an abusive husband; or guardianship for the young children of a single dad who's dying of cancer; or education and disability benefits promised to the wounded warrior returning from war in Afghanistan. The elderly have many legal needs involving their safety, their health care, and their recourse when they are defrauded of everything they own.
I am very proud of the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, the State Bar of Georgia, and the many attorneys in our state who offer their services pro bono, or at no cost. But these voluntary efforts do not fill the gap. According to the Supreme Court's Committee on Civil Justice in 2008, only 9 percent of low-income Georgians with a legal need were able to get help from a lawyer. Many did not know where to go for help or that legal assistance was even a possibility for their housing, health or employment problems.
In Georgia, two non-profit law firms, the Georgia Legal Services Program and the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, provide the most comprehensive civil legal services to poor people. Some of their funding comes from interest on lawyers' trust accounts (often referred to as IOLTA), which they receive in grants from the Georgia Bar Foundation. But since the beginning of the recession in 2007, those interest revenues have declined by more than 90 percent.
Today, there are potentially 13,000 clients for every lawyer employed by these legal aid organizations. As a result, these lawyers must of necessity turn away many desperate people.
The lack of legal services is amplified in rural areas. According to a study by the University of Georgia, nearly 40 percent of the South's persistently poor counties are right here in Georgia. Seventy percent of our state's lawyers work in the five-county Metropolitan Atlanta area. Sixty-two counties have 10 or fewer lawyers. And six of Georgia's counties have no lawyers at all.

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In South Dakota, where 65 percent of attorneys practice in five cities, the Chief Justice of their Supreme Court warned that the large populated areas in his state were becoming what he called "islands of justice in a rural sea of justice denied." Now I submit to you that Georgia's lack of legal services in rural areas is every bit as severe as South Dakota's, if not more so. We must take steps to correct the imbalance.
As a result of the lack of adequate legal services, our courts are seeing a growth in the number of people representing themselves. Judges worry not only about clogged dockets as a result of these pro se litigants, but more importantly, about unfair trials and unjust results. Our legal system is an adversarial system of justice. The reality is that poor people who represent themselves often lose.
The current President of the American Bar Association puts it this way: "Americans without lawyers often go without justice."
Chief Judge Adele Grubbs of the Cobb County Superior Court recently told me that the greatest challenge her court faces is the dramatic increase in pro se litigants in the domestic relations field. This includes divorce, child custody, and petitions for temporary protective orders.
Chief Judge Michael Karpf of Chatham County Superior Court wrote me a letter saying that the complexity of divorce cases involving children means that pro se litigants are being cut off from justice. With the advent of Georgia's new child support requirements and the need for a parenting plan, many low income parties are finding it difficult to comply.
Our judges take an oath guaranteeing a fair trial to all parties, but as State Court Judge Jason Thompson of Fayette County said, the process is very time consuming when a jury trial involves pro se litigants. Where one party has a lawyer and the other side does not, judges find it difficult to believe that justice has in fact been done.
And yet the resiliency, the creativity and the commitment of our judges never cease to amaze me. A few years ago, Chief Magistrate Judge Patricia Barron of Athens-Clarke County created with the University of Georgia School of Law a program that pairs law students with pro se litigants to help mediate disputes in which people have been evicted from their homes or sued for other debts. These mediations have saved courts time and money.
The Gwinnett County Probate Court recently launched a Pro Bono Clinic that brings in local attorneys for four hours once a month to meet with pro se parties regarding their legal concerns. Probate Judge Christopher Ballar calls the program a "resounding success." A number of court systems, including DeKalb County's, have developed selfhelp centers providing legal forms for such actions as divorce complaints, petitions for temporary protective orders, and modification of child support.

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I applaud all these achievements, but we need to do better than depend upon piecemeal efforts to plug the dam from a flood of pro se litigants. "Equality before the law in a true democracy is a matter of right," said the late United States Supreme Court Justice Wiley Rutledge. "It cannot be a matter of charity or of favor or of grace or of discretion."
In addition to poor people, those who do not speak English are entitled to justice as well. Georgia's population now makes us the eighth largest state in the country. We are growing rapidly, and just as our medical profession is gearing up for our future growth by ensuring we have enough doctors and hospitals; and just as our state government is looking ahead to ensure we have enough water, schools, modes of transportation and trained workers; likewise, the judicial branch must prepare for the future.
We in the courts are as happy and as proud as you and the Governor are that Georgia was just named the Number 1 state in the country for doing business. We want to keep it that way. One way to do that is to ensure that businesses have speedy access to the courts for resolving their disputes.
Toward that end, my colleagues, Justices Robert Benham and David Nahmias, are working in the Atlanta area with judges, including Mel Westmoreland, and with attorneys such as Bill Barwick, to enhance a business court that handles complex business litigation.
We are home to an international airport the largest in the world and we will continue to attract individuals and businesses from many different countries. To prepare for the future, Georgia's courts need an army of trained, certified interpreters.
Nationally, almost 21 percent of our population speaks a language at home other than English. In Georgia, the Administrative Office of the Courts estimates that more than a half million people do not speak English or they speak only limited English.
Providing interpreters is an ongoing challenge in courts across the state. The Lawrenceville Municipal Court schedules a Spanish interpreter eight court sessions a month, but they have found they also need Korean, Bosnian and Russian interpreters. In the last month, DeKalb County State Court Judge Dax Lopez has taken criminal pleas with the use of Thai, Korean and Burmese interpreters. Judge Lopez and other judges have found that even identifying the language a defendant is speaking can be a challenge.
Currently, Georgia has only 149 licensed court interpreters, and they speak only 12 languages. That is not enough. Under the able leadership of my colleague, Justice Harold Melton, the Georgia Supreme Court's Commission on Interpreters has increased the number of certified interpreters, and the variety of languages they speak. But interpreters must do more than simply speak the language. They must also understand legal terminology and their obligation to protect the confidentiality of their clients. As Justice

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Keith Blackwell, our newest justice, takes over the role of working with the Commission, we are hopeful that in the near future, the Commission will roll out continuing education requirements to ensure that Georgia has certified interpreters who remain the very best they can be.
Access to justice also means giving those who break the law the sentence they deserve. It means not automatically sending some people to prison when their true crime is being addicted to drugs, or failing to take medication for their schizophrenia, or not paying child support because they've lost their job.
Those of you who have been in the legislature for the last three years have built a legacy in criminal justice reform. With the extraordinary leadership of Governor Deal, Lt. Governor Cagle, Speaker Ralston, and many others, you have made this state a model for the rest of the country. The Council on Criminal Justice Reform has been ably led by Court of Appeals Judge Michael Boggs and former Executive Council for the Governor, Thomas Worthy. I particularly want to acknowledge my friend and colleague, Justice Carol Hunstein, and also Representative Wendell Willard, who nearly four years ago traveled to Alabama to see how this could be done in Georgia.
The stars were truly aligned in bringing together the leaders of all three branches of government to bring this reform to fruition. It is still in its early stages, and we will need to be sure we have the proper standards and gauges for measuring its effectiveness. But we already know we are headed in the right direction.
One of the crowning achievements is the specialty courts what some call "accountability courts." Governor Deal, and you in the General Assembly, issued a challenge to the trial courts to increase and enhance the work of accountability courts.
Our judges have taken up that challenge. They have stepped forward eagerly and embraced the opportunity to create and then preside in drug courts, mental health courts, veterans' courts, family dependency treatment courts, juvenile drug courts and DUI courts. All over this state, judges have met and exceeded the challenge, putting people on a path to good citizenship, good lives, and safer communities for every one of us and for generations to come.
Here's how Superior Court Judge Samuel Ozburn of the Alcovy Judicial Circuit put it to me: "We are seeing lives marked by incarceration and disappointment transformed into lives with promise, hope and stability." In Judge Ozburn's circuit alone, four specialty courts have been created in the last year.
In Rockdale County, State Court Judge Nancy Bills is creating a Domestic Violence court, using the accountability court model. Georgia has the 10th highest domestic violence rate in the country. And these courts can help save women's lives. I am so proud of Judge Bills.

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Cobb County soon will have its first Veterans Court, led by Superior Court Judge Reuben Green, himself a U.S. Marine. A Veterans Court also opened for business last month in the Macon Judicial Circuit. The Douglas County State Court has just started a DUI Court that already has 45 participants, including a woman addicted to prescription pain medication, whose husband thanked the program for, "giving me my wife back."
The juvenile court in Douglas County has two Family Drug Treatment Courts that have a special focus on the children of addicted parents. Judge Peggy Walker, who will be sworn in this year as President of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, says she considers their greatest accomplishment the birth of six drug-free babies born to parents who participated in their program.
Thanks to the Governor's support and your appropriation of more than $11 million by spring, we will have 102 accountability courts with more to be unveiled. Thanks to Superior Court Judges Jack Partain and Jeff Bagley, who chair the Accountability Court Funding Committee, more than $9 million of that money has already been granted to local programs.
Upon graduation from these courts, 85 percent of the participants are employed. Three years after graduation, 93 percent of all accountability court participants remain free of criminal charges. The undeniable truth is: These courts work. They keep our communities safer. They save lives. And they save the state money. At any given time, there are about 1100 people participating in accountability courts who would otherwise be in the state prison system. These specialty courts save Georgia more than $20 million a year in state prison costs.
As your Chief Justice, I personally thank you for your support of these courts and your partnership with us in helping to fulfill our Constitutional mandates.
We at the Supreme Court of Georgia have also benefited from your support, most recently with the addition of a death penalty law clerk. And I am happy to report that we finally have a full-time employee to answer the phones and greet people in our main office. Our staff is small, and it remains smaller than it was a decade ago. I doubt there are many others in state government who could say that. When you told us to get lean, we got "real lean," as my colleague, Presiding Justice Harris Hines, recently said. Perhaps we have punished ourselves. We continue to play catch-up, and this year we are asking for two more staff attorneys to help us deal with cases that are far more complex than when I first came to the court.
And yet, I am very proud of the work we have been able to accomplish. In 2013, we issued 429 written opinions. That's 61 per justice. A few years ago, you may recall that a national study ranked the Georgia Supreme Court as the most productive high court in the nation, and that was based on 58 opinions per justice. I am also proud of our Court of

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Appeals and confident that it is also among the most productive intermediate appellate courts in the nation.
Our opinions resolve disputes among people, and inform the parties and the public about our reasoning. That's important, because as the state's highest court, it is our job to bring predictability, uniformity and consistency to the law, so that people and businesses know the rules they must live by.
We are an open court, and we are among the first in the country to offer live streaming of all our oral arguments. Whether you are here at the Capitol or traveling in Timbuktu, as long as you have Internet, you can watch our court in session.
One reason our court is so productive is we have become far more efficient through the electronic filing of cases. Just a few years ago, our court operated much as it did in the early 1900s. But the era of big paper is coming to an end, saving everyone involved both time and money. Soon we will have no more box loads of paper records. Last year, you gave both appellate courts funding to make it possible for trial courts to transmit the entire court record to us electronically. We have nearly completed that project, and we are close to going live. This will greatly speed up the appeal process.
The next step for the entire judicial system will be to design and build a statewide e-filing system. The Judicial Council is currently requesting funding to achieve that final piece.
Again, I thank all our judges for their patience and commitment toward bringing our judicial system into the modern electronic era.
I hope you in the legislature know your local judges and the fine work they are doing. If you do not, I urge you to reach out to them because the courts, more than most institutions, have an immediate, direct and personal impact on your constituents.
As Chatham County Superior Court Judge Louisa Abbot said, nobody becomes a judge for the money. I must note, however, that other than a few cost-of-living adjustments, Georgia's judges have not received a state pay raise for 15 years. Let me say that again: For 15 years, we judges have not received a state pay raise. While we acknowledge that nothing will be done to change that fact this year, please understand that we need to work together on this going forward.
I began today by asking our judges to stand. I end by acknowledging one judge in particular.
In an historic event two weeks ago, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville presented to our court and to the Court of Appeals an American flag that recently flew in our honor in the combat zone of Afghanistan.

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I suspect that most of you do not realize that in addition to Judge Glanville's regular job in Fulton County, where he has served as a judge for nearly 18 years, he is also one of this nation's heroes.
Brigadier General Ural D. Glanville has served for 30 years in the United States Armed Forces, both in active and reserve service. Today he is Chief Judge, IMA, of the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals. During his three decades in the military, he has received many awards, including the Bronze Star and the Legion of Merit.
In September 2012, he was promoted to Brigadier General in the Army Reserve while serving a one-year tour of duty in the combat zone in Kabul, Afghanistan. While in Kabul, he was a U.S. Commander and a NATO Commander, and he got to know many Afghan judges, whom he served as an advisor. Those judges, he said, were very conscientious people, but along with prosecutors and defense attorneys, they did their jobs at their peril. Daily they were targets for the enemy. Judge Glanville got to thinking that those of us who take an oath value how important our job is to the citizens we serve. And that made Judge Glanville think of our courts and our country's system of justice. He thought about how our rule of law dictates our governance and makes us a free society. And he wanted to express his appreciation for his brothers and sisters in the law. So at his base in Afghanistan, he had an American flag flown in honor of the Supreme Court of Georgia and one flown for the Court of Appeals. I believe that 100 years from now, these flags will still be cherished by our courts.
Judge Glanville is just one of some 1400 judges in our state. But he represents the high caliber of people serving in our judicial system.
At this time, I ask you to join with me in thanking Judge Glanville, who represents all the great judges of Georgia, for his service to our courts and to our country. Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you Judge Glanville.
Thank you, Judge Glanville. Thank you, all of our judges. And thank you to the members of the General Assembly for your support of the judiciary and for having me here today to deliver this address.
Senator Shafer of the 48th 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 6, 2014.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, February 6, 2014 Eighteenth 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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

HB 737.

By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Spencer of the 180th, Powell of the 32nd and Mitchell of the 88th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to malt beverages, so as to allow malt beverages produced in private residences to be transported to other locations and consumed by the producer and other individuals; to clarify certain provisions relating to the duties of a local governing authority desiring to allow home-brew special events to be conducted within its jurisdiction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 784.

By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Bryant of the 162nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Watson of the 166th, Stephens of the 165th 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 local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to allow for local authorization and regulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the St. Patrick's Day holiday period; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 824.

By Representatives Smith of the 134th, England of the 116th, Meadows of the 5th, Willard of the 51st, Smyre of the 135th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to interest and usury generally, so as to clarify that the term "interest" does not include certain fees agreed upon by a financial institution and a depositor in a written agreement between the parties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

SB 357. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:

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 that the costs of special elections to fill vacancies in public offices shall be paid by the state in certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

SB 358. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Unterman of the 45th, Millar of the 40th, Gooch of the 51st, Murphy of the 27th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Missing Children Information Center, so as to provide for missing child reports for foster children; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 359. By Senators McKoon of the 29th and Crane of the 28th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Troup County Airport Authority, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3387), as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

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SR 875. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Tippins of the 37th, Beach of the 21st and Albers of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Youth.
SR 876. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Crane of the 28th, Dugan of the 30th, Henson of the 41st, Carter of the 42nd and others:
A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 737. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Spencer of the 180th, Powell of the 32nd and Mitchell of the 88th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to malt beverages, so as to allow malt beverages produced in private residences to be transported to other locations and consumed by the producer and other individuals; to clarify certain provisions relating to the duties of a local governing authority desiring to allow home-brew special events to be conducted within its jurisdiction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities.
HB 784. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Bryant of the 162nd, Hitchens of the 161st, Watson of the 166th, Stephens of the 165th 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 local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to allow for local authorization and regulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the St. Patrick's Day holiday period; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities.

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HB 824. By Representatives Smith of the 134th, England of the 116th, Meadows of the 5th, Willard of the 51st, Smyre of the 135th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to interest and usury generally, so as to clarify that the term "interest" does not include certain fees agreed upon by a financial institution and a depositor in a written agreement between the parties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary: Mr. President:

The Committee on Health and Human Services has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 511 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Unterman of the 45th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

HB 296 SB 290

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator McKoon of the 29th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

SB 318 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Murphy of the 27th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

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

SB 270 SB 307

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

SB 196 Do Not Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Gooch of the 51st District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 743

SB 299

SB 305

SB 322

SB 329

Senator Henson of the 41st asked unanimous consent that Senator Thompson of the 5th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thompson 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 following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Golden of the 8th

Tolleson of the 20th

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Burke

Gooch Harbison Harper Heath Henson

McKoon Millar Miller Mullis Murphy

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Butler Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Davis Dugan Fort Ginn

Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E Ligon Lucas

Ramsey Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, B Thompson, S Tippins Unterman Wilkinson

Not answering were Senators:

Golden (Excused) Tolleson (Excused)

Orrock (Excused) Williams

Thompson, C. (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 Heath of the 31st introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Tony Samples of Dallas, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Millar of the 40th recognized People Making Progress for their faithful and dedicated volunteer service to the greater Atlanta community through their work with Assistance League of Atlanta, commended by SR 766, adopted previously. Program Manager Silvia Moyer addressed the Senate briefly.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 870. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Carter of the 1st and Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Corporal Stan Phillips; and for other purposes.

SR 871. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Carter of the 1st, Orrock of the 36th and Fort of the 39th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debbie Shaw; and for other purposes.

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SR 872. By Senators Albers of the 56th and Beach of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Chinese Community Center's 34th Annual Lunar New Year Banquet on January 31, 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 873. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Frank Thomas on being elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.
SR 874. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Leo Moore; and for other purposes.
SR 877. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Floyd Adams, Jr.; and for other purposes.
Senator McKoon of the 29th introduced the doctors of the day, Drs. Eugene and Margaret Schaufler.
Senator Cowsert of the 46th introduced Mr. Kurt Gelfand and recognized February 6, 2014, as Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 836, adopted previously. Mr. Kurt Gelfand addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Hill of the 4th honored Georgia Southern University and recognized February 6, 2014, as Georgia Southern Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 843, adopted previously. President Dr. Brooks A. Keel addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Hill of the 32nd recognized cultural, economic, and educational cooperation with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commended by SR 841, adopted previously. Her Majesty's Consul General Jeremy Pilmore-Bedford addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Staton of the 18th 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.)

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:

SB 307

Carter of the 1st Jackson of the 2nd TOWN OF THUNDERBOLT

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Town of Thunderbolt ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that town who are 65 years of age or older and whose income does not exceed $30,000.00; 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.

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims E Staton Y Stone Y Tate
Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 53, nays 0.

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

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

Albers of the 56th

Hill of the 32nd

SENATE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2014 EIGHTEENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 286

Alcoholic Beverages; change the maximum percent by volume of wine; change definitions; authorize wineries to buy and use certain products (RI&U-27th)

SB 288

Education; provide no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act"; shall participate in/or sponsor interscholastic sport events conducted by any athletic association (ED&Y-54th)

SR 735

Metropolitan Atlanta Transit Authorities; urged to join forces to establish a website (TRANS-21st)

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Mullis of the 53rd, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

SB 286. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 50th and others:

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 change the maximum percent by volume of wine to that which is currently allowed under federal law; to change the definition of certain terms; to authorize wineries to buy and use certain products to manufacture particular types of wine; to provide for related matters; 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 passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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

E Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E N Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims E Staton Y Stone Y Tate N Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 5.

SB 286, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 288. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Harper of the 7th, Chance of the 16th 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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association releases annual financial reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Senators Unterman of the 45th, Mullis of the 53rd, Hill of the 6th, Bethel of the 54th, Miller of the 49th and others offered the following amendment #1:

Amend SB 288 on line 25, Section 2 add the following:

Revising and implementing the Georgia High School Athletics Overview Committee as stated previously in Chapter 2, Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Article 32.

Add Section 3, renumber line 26 accordingly.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Crane of the 28th objected.

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 41, nays 2, and the Unterman, 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims E Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

SB 288, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

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

Sims of the 12th

Thompson of the 14th

SR 735. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Millar of the 40th, Fort of the 39th, Gooch of the 51st and Carter of the 42nd:

A RESOLUTION urging metropolitan Atlanta transit authorities to join forces to establish a website; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack
Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer E Sims E Staton Y Stone
Tate E Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

SR 735, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

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The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Butch Miller District 49 421-A State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees:
Banking and Financial Institutions Committee on Assignments Education and Youth Appropriations Transportation Ethics Rules

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 6, 2014

Please record my yes vote on SR 735.

/s/ Butch Miller - 49

Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate adjourn until 9:00 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2014.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 12:42 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Friday, February 7, 2014
Nineteenth Legislative Day

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

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

HB 740.

By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Hitchens of the 161st, Burns of the 159th, Dickson of the 6th, Broadrick of the 4th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding game and fish, so as to provide that full-time military personnel on active duty and their dependents shall be considered residents of this state for procuring certain hunting and fishing licenses in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 786.

By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Burns of the 159th and Roberts of the 155th:

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, or fishing licenses, permits, and stamps generally, so as to add a Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; to clarify fees for replacement licenses; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 791. HB 800. HB 809. HB 888. HB 893.

By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Watson of the 166th and Tankersley of the 160th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for business enterprises in less developed areas, so as to provide that the redrawing of census tracts shall not disqualify a designated military zone from its designation as a less developed area; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Lanier County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Duncan of the 26th, Nix of the 69th, Caldwell of the 131st, Fludd of the 64th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to prohibit bad faith assertions of patent infringement; to provide for definitions; to provide for factors for determining whether a bad faith assertion of patent infringement has been made; to require the posting of a bond when a bad faith claim of patent infringement has been made; to provide for enforcement; to provide for damages; 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 a homestead exemption from City of Rutledge 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 Beverly of the 143rd, Epps of the 144th, Dickey of the 140th and Randall of the 142nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Bibb County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $30,000.00

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HB 896. HB 901.
HB 905. HB 906.

of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who own homestead property with a fair market value of $85,000.00 or less and whose income does not exceed $30,000.00; 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 Representatives Beverly of the 143rd, Epps of the 144th, Dickey of the 140th and Randall of the 142nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create the Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority," approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5270), so as to change the membership of such authority; to provide for the initial term of the chairperson; to define certain terms; to include targeted employment areas within the powers of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Dickerson of the 113th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Porterdale," approved May 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5272), so as to provide for certain appropriations; to provide for certain codes and regulations; to change provisions relative to the management of public property; to change provisions relating to voting by the city council; to change the powers and duties of the mayor; to change provisions relating to the mayor's veto; to provide for duties of the mayor pro tempore; to provide for members of boards and commissions; to provide that the city clerk shall be under the supervision of the city manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st, Oliver of the 82nd, Jacobs of the 80th and Taylor of the 79th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Brookhaven in DeKalb County, approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5527), as amended, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st, Oliver of the 82nd, Jacobs of the 80th and Taylor of the 79th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Chamblee, approved March 28, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 976), as

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amended, so as to provide legislative findings and intent; to change the corporate limits of the city; 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 360. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Thompson of the 14th, Carter of the 1st, Orrock of the 36th, Crane of the 28th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to prohibit certain conduct relating to physicians; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 361. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Jeffares of the 17th and Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
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 create the Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council; to provide for its members and purposes; to provide for reports; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment.
SB 362. By Senators Lucas of the 26th, Fort of the 39th, Jones of the 10th, James of the 35th, Henson of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 9 of Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transfers of juvenile cases involving delinquency, so as to remove the exclusive jurisdiction of the superior courts over certain juvenile offenses; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 363. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Bethel of the 54th, Chance of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 10 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous

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liens, so as to create a contractor's cause of action for unpaid work; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
SR 881. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Beach of the 21st, Carter of the 42nd, Thompson of the 14th, Butler of the 55th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Senior Technology Gap Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Science and Technology.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 740. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Hitchens of the 161st, Burns of the 159th, Dickson of the 6th, Broadrick of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding game and fish, so as to provide that full-time military personnel on active duty and their dependents shall be considered residents of this state for procuring certain hunting and fishing licenses in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment.
HB 786. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Burns of the 159th and Roberts of the 155th:
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, or fishing licenses, permits, and stamps generally, so as to add a Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; to clarify fees for replacement licenses; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment.
HB 791. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Watson of the 166th and Tankersley of the 160th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for business enterprises in

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less developed areas, so as to provide that the redrawing of census tracts shall not disqualify a designated military zone from its designation as a less developed area; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB 800. By Representative Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Lanier County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 809. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Duncan of the 26th, Nix of the 69th, Caldwell of the 131st, Fludd of the 64th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to prohibit bad faith assertions of patent infringement; to provide for definitions; to provide for factors for determining whether a bad faith assertion of patent infringement has been made; to require the posting of a bond when a bad faith claim of patent infringement has been made; to provide for enforcement; to provide for damages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
HB 888. By Representative Holt of the 112th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Rutledge 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

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HB 893. By Representatives Beverly of the 143rd, Epps of the 144th, Dickey of the 140th and Randall of the 142nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from Bibb County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in the amount of $30,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that county who own homestead property with a fair market value of $85,000.00 or less and whose income does not exceed $30,000.00; 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 896. By Representatives Beverly of the 143rd, Epps of the 144th, Dickey of the 140th and Randall of the 142nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create the Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority," approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5270), so as to change the membership of such authority; to provide for the initial term of the chairperson; to define certain terms; to include targeted employment areas within the powers of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 901. By Representative Dickerson of the 113th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Porterdale," approved May 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5272), so as to provide for certain appropriations; to provide for certain codes and regulations; to change provisions relative to the management of public property; to change provisions relating to voting by the city council; to change the powers and duties of the mayor; to change provisions relating to the mayor's veto; to provide for duties of the mayor pro tempore; to provide for members of boards and commissions; to provide that the city clerk shall be under the supervision of the city manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

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HB 905. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st, Oliver of the 82nd, Jacobs of the 80th and Taylor of the 79th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Brookhaven in DeKalb County, approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5527), as amended, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 906. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st, Oliver of the 82nd, Jacobs of the 80th and Taylor of the 79th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Chamblee, approved March 28, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 976), as amended, so as to provide legislative findings and intent; to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:
Mr. President:
The Committee on Education and Youth has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 301 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Tippins of the 37th District, Chairman
Mr. President:
The Committee on Finance has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SR 783 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Hill of the 32nd District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

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

SB 325 Do Pass

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

Mr. President:

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

SR 876

Do Not Pass

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

Mr. President:

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

HB 814 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

SB 270

SB 290

SB 318

Senator Heath of the 31st asked unanimous consent that Senator Carter of the 1st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Carter was excused.

Senator Tate of the 38th asked unanimous consent that Senator Seay of the 34th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Seay was excused.

Senator Tate of the 38th asked unanimous consent that Senator Ramsey of the 43rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Ramsey was excused.

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Senator Burke of the 11th asked unanimous consent that Senator Golden of the 8th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Golden was excused.

Senator Bethel of the 54th asked unanimous consent that Senator Jeffares of the 17th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Jeffares was excused.

Senator Butler of the 55th asked unanimous consent that Senator Orrock of the 36th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Orrock was excused.

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

Jackson of the 2nd

Sims of the 12th

Thompson of the 33rd

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Davis Dugan Fort Ginn

Gooch Harbison Harper Heath Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, B James Jones, B Jones, E Ligon Lucas

McKoon Millar Miller Mullis Murphy Shafer Staton Stone Tate Thompson, B Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Carter, B. (Excused) Jeffares (Excused) Seay (Excused) Thompson, S. (Excused)

Golden (Excused) Orrock (Excused) Sims (Excused)

Jackson, L. (Excused) Ramsey (Excused) Thompson, C.

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 Fran Millar of Dunwoody, Georgia, who offered the prayer.

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Senator Harper of the 7th commended Georgia Partnership for TeleHealth and recognized February 7, 2014, as TeleHealth Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 878, adopted today. CEO Paula Guy and Dr. Ann Patterson addressed the Senate briefly.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 878. By Senator Harper of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Partnership for TeleHealth and recognizing February 7, 2014, as TeleHealth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 879. By Senator Harper of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the Charlton County High School baseball team for winning the Class A Public State Championship; and for other purposes.
SR 880. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Thompson of the 14th, Carter of the 1st and Davis of the 22nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Family and Consumer Sciences; and for other purposes.
SR 882. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th and Jones of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Chargers baseball team on an outstanding 2013 season; and for other purposes.
SR 883. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th and Jones of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Lady Chargers softball team; and for other purposes.
SR 884. By Senator Orrock of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10, 2014, as Multi-Agency Alliance for Children Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 885. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Junior League of CobbMarietta; and for other purposes.

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Senator Unterman of the 45th acknowledged the struggle that women with heart disease face every day and recognized February 7, 2014, as Go Red Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 795, adopted previously. Senator Gloria Butler addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Unterman of the 45th recognized Old Suwanee Baptist Church on the celebration of its 185th anniversary, commended by SR 792, adopted previously. Pastor Tim Campbell addressed the Senate briefly.
The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Local Consent Calendar, was put upon its passage:
SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR Friday February 7, 2014
Nineteenth Legislative Day

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

HB 814

Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd CITY OF ST. MARY'S "REDEVELOPMENT POWERS LAW"

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of St. Marys 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler E Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler
Jackson, B

Y Mullis Y Murphy E Orrock E Ramsey E Seay Y Shafer E Sims Y Staton
Stone

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Y Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

E Jackson, L Y James E Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 43, nays 0.

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

HB 743

SENATE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014 NINETEENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY
Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014 (Substitute)(APPROP-4th) Ralston-7th

Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Mullis of the 53rd, Chairman Senate Rules Committee
The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:
HB 743. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 309, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 239), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Hill of the 4th.

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SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE TO H.B. 743 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 309, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 239), so as to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the State government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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:

PART I

An Act providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 309, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at Page 1 of 239), is amended by striking everything following the Part I designation up to but not including the Part II designation and by substituting in lieu thereof the following:

"The sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

HB 743 (FY 2014A)

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

$20,234,238,575 $20,234,238,575 $20,234,238,575

$17,518,466,284 $17,518,466,284 $17,518,466,284

$182,958,586 $182,958,586 $182,958,586

$997,760,334 $997,760,334 $997,760,334

$910,819,213 $910,819,213 $910,819,213

$200,118,562 $200,118,562 $200,118,562

$1,988,502

$1,988,502

$1,988,502

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014
Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFIND 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 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances
Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Interest and Investment Income
Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers
Hospital Authorities

221

$167,756,401 $167,756,401 $167,756,401

$254,370,693 $254,370,693 $254,370,693

$11,806,423,291 $11,809,183,774 $11,831,126,258

$3,426,024,103 $3,426,024,103 $3,426,024,103

$96,773,342 $96,773,342 $96,773,342

$613,493

$613,493

$613,493

$102,632,009 $102,632,009 $102,632,009

$10,886,507 $10,886,507 $10,886,507

$14,163,709 $14,163,709 $14,163,709

$18,302,803 $18,302,803 $18,302,803

$1,143,641,430 $1,143,641,430 $1,143,641,430

$72,633,885 $72,633,885 $72,633,885

$55,906,108 $55,906,108 $55,906,108

$20,411,154 $20,411,154 $20,411,154

$6,004,683,068 $6,007,443,551 $6,029,386,035

$47,733,582 $47,733,582 $47,733,582

$2,157,620

$2,157,620

$2,157,620

$52,316,281 $52,316,281 $52,316,281

$35,981,142 $35,981,142 $35,981,142

$345,886,646 $345,886,646 $345,886,646

$330,741,739 $330,741,739 $330,741,739

$330,741,739 $330,741,739 $330,741,739

$15,383,070 $15,383,070 $15,383,070

$9,551,600

$9,551,600

$9,551,600

$5,606,547,323 $5,607,823,831 $5,607,973,831

$5,189,025

$5,189,025

$5,189,025

$5,189,025

$5,189,025

$5,189,025

$3,525,574

$3,525,574

$3,525,643

$3,525,574

$3,525,574

$3,525,643

$4,364,897

$4,364,897

$4,364,897

$4,364,897

$4,364,897

$4,364,897

$2,427,255,177 $2,427,255,177 $2,427,255,177

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

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University System of Georgia Research Funds 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 Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Optional Medicaid Services Payments Retirement Payments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,010,978,820 $2,010,978,820 $2,010,978,820

$202,218,529 $202,218,529 $202,218,529

$253,913,271 $253,913,271 $253,913,271

$253,913,271 $253,913,271 $253,913,271

$1,670,078

$1,670,078

$1,670,078

$1,670,078

$1,670,078

$1,670,078

$2,908,589,550 $2,908,439,550 $2,908,589,550

$592,381

$592,381

$592,381

$922,907,735 $922,757,735 $922,907,735

$1,985,089,434 $1,985,089,434 $1,985,089,434

$2,039,751

$3,466,259

$3,466,190

$2,039,751

$3,466,259

$3,466,190

$3,704,881,641 $3,704,881,641 $3,704,881,641

$3,696,214,532 $3,696,214,532 $3,696,214,532

$67,874,056 $67,874,056 $67,874,056

$16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502

$6,988,743

$6,988,743

$6,988,743

$3,127,788,435 $3,127,788,435 $3,127,788,435

$28,427,991 $28,427,991 $28,427,991

$9,806,920

$9,806,920

$9,806,920

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$50,792,219 $50,792,219 $50,792,219

$18,166,404 $18,166,404 $18,166,404

$89,100,000 $89,100,000 $89,100,000

$1,091,572

$1,091,572

$1,091,572

$1,091,572

$1,091,572

$1,091,572

$7,575,537

$7,575,537

$7,575,537

$2,317,133

$2,317,133

$2,317,133

$1,531,226

$1,531,226

$1,531,226

$351,158

$351,158

$351,158

$3,376,020

$3,376,020

$3,376,020

$37,647,209,189 $37,651,246,180 $37,673,338,664

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014
Changes in Fund Availability TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs State Motor Fuel Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Hospital Provider Fee TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances
Reserved Fund Balances 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 Health Insurance Payments
Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Reconciliation of Fund Availability to Fund Application TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

223

$313,977,094 $96,099,229 $182,958,586 $21,863,226
$359,801 $12,696,252 $101,589,453
$2,430,169 $37,442,988 $61,716,296
$1,120,658 $1,533,000 $1,533,000 ($562,342) ($562,342)
$150,000 $150,000
$0 $0 ($123,081,452) ($122,994,877) ($122,994,877) ($86,575) ($86,575) $293,605,753

$313,977,094 $96,099,229 $182,958,586 $21,863,226
$359,801 $12,696,252 $104,349,936
$2,430,169 $40,203,471 $61,716,296
$2,397,166 $1,533,000 $1,533,000 ($562,342) ($562,342)
$0 $0 $1,426,508 $1,426,508 ($123,081,452) ($122,994,877) ($122,994,877) ($86,575) ($86,575) $297,642,744

$313,977,094 $96,099,229 $182,958,586 $21,863,226
$359,801 $12,696,252 $126,292,420
$2,430,169 $62,145,955 $61,716,296
$2,547,166 $1,533,069 $1,533,069 ($562,342) ($562,342)
$150,000 $150,000 $1,426,439 $1,426,439 ($123,081,452) ($122,994,877) ($122,994,877) ($86,575) ($86,575) $319,735,228

($952,929) $9,451,600 $9,451,600 ($10,404,529)

($952,929) $9,451,600 $9,451,600 ($10,404,529)

($952,929) $9,451,600 $9,451,600 ($10,404,529)

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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
1.100 -Lieutenant Governor's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Secretary of the Senate's Office
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
2.100 -Secretary of the Senate's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104

$10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104

Section Total - Final
$10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104

$10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104

$10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104

Continuation Budget

$1,206,170 $1,206,170 $1,206,170

$1,206,170 $1,206,170 $1,206,170

$1,206,170 $1,206,170 $1,206,170

$1,206,170 $1,206,170 $1,206,170

Appropriation (HB 743)

$1,206,170

$1,206,170

$1,206,170

$1,206,170

$1,206,170

$1,206,170

Continuation Budget

$1,120,995 $1,120,995 $1,120,995

$1,120,995 $1,120,995 $1,120,995

$1,120,995 $1,120,995 $1,120,995

$1,120,995 $1,120,995 $1,120,995

Appropriation (HB 743)

$1,120,995

$1,120,995

$1,120,995

$1,120,995

$1,120,995

$1,120,995

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Senate

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,988,331 $6,988,331 $6,988,331

$6,988,331 $6,988,331 $6,988,331

$6,988,331 $6,988,331 $6,988,331

3.100 -Senate TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,988,331 $6,988,331 $6,988,331

Appropriation (HB 743)

$6,988,331

$6,988,331

$6,988,331

$6,988,331

$6,988,331

$6,988,331

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

$1,009,608 $1,009,608 $1,009,608

$1,009,608 $1,009,608 $1,009,608

$1,009,608 $1,009,608 $1,009,608

4.100 -Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,009,608

$1,009,608

$1,009,608

State General Funds

$1,009,608

$1,009,608

$1,009,608

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,009,608

$1,009,608

$1,009,608

Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Final
$18,416,477 $18,416,477

$18,416,477 $18,416,477

$18,416,477 $18,416,477

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS House of Representatives

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477
Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

5.100-House of Representatives TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

Appropriation (HB 743)
$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

Section Total - Continuation

$9,885,673

$9,885,673

$9,885,673

$9,885,673

$9,885,673

$9,885,673

Section Total - Final
$9,885,673 $9,885,673 $9,885,673

$9,885,673 $9,885,673 $9,885,673

$9,885,673 $9,885,673 $9,885,673
$9,885,673 $9,885,673 $9,885,673

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

$4,637,002 $4,637,002 $4,637,002

$4,637,002 $4,637,002 $4,637,002

$4,637,002 $4,637,002 $4,637,002

6.1 Transfer funds from the Legislative Fiscal Office to the Ancillary Activities program based on projected expenditures.

State General Funds

$300,000

$300,000

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6.100 -Ancillary Activities

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,637,002

State General Funds

$4,637,002

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,637,002

Appropriation (HB 743)

$4,937,002 $4,937,002 $4,937,002

$4,937,002 $4,937,002 $4,937,002

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

$2,296,176 $2,296,176 $2,296,176

$2,296,176 $2,296,176 $2,296,176

$2,296,176 $2,296,176 $2,296,176

7.1 Transfer funds from the Legislative Fiscal Office to the Ancillary Activities program based on projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($300,000)

($300,000)

7.100-Legislative Fiscal Office

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,296,176

$1,996,176

$1,996,176

State General Funds

$2,296,176

$1,996,176

$1,996,176

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,296,176

$1,996,176

$1,996,176

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

$2,952,495 $2,952,495 $2,952,495

$2,952,495 $2,952,495 $2,952,495

$2,952,495 $2,952,495 $2,952,495

8.100 -Office of Legislative Counsel

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,952,495 $2,952,495 $2,952,495

$2,952,495 $2,952,495 $2,952,495

$2,952,495 $2,952,495 $2,952,495

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$30,606,325 $30,606,325

$30,606,325 $30,606,325

$682,000

$682,000

$682,000

$682,000

$682,000

$682,000

$31,288,325 $31,288,325

$30,606,325 $30,606,325
$682,000 $682,000 $682,000 $31,288,325

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$30,606,325 $30,606,325
$682,000 $682,000 $682,000 $31,288,325

$30,606,325 $30,606,325
$682,000 $682,000 $682,000 $31,288,325

$30,606,325 $30,606,325
$682,000 $682,000 $682,000 $31,288,325

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

$26,563,929 $26,563,929
$682,000

$26,563,929 $26,563,929
$682,000

$26,563,929 $26,563,929
$682,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$682,000 $682,000 $27,245,929

$682,000 $682,000 $27,245,929

$682,000 $682,000 $27,245,929

9.100 -Audit and Assurance Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$26,563,929 $26,563,929 $26,563,929

State General Funds

$26,563,929 $26,563,929 $26,563,929

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$682,000

$682,000

$682,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$682,000

$682,000

$682,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$682,000

$682,000

$682,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,245,929 $27,245,929 $27,245,929

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

$1,669,749 $1,669,749 $1,669,749

$1,669,749 $1,669,749 $1,669,749

$1,669,749 $1,669,749 $1,669,749

10.100-Departmental Administration

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,669,749

State General Funds

$1,669,749

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,669,749

Appropriation (HB 743)

$1,669,749 $1,669,749 $1,669,749

$1,669,749 $1,669,749 $1,669,749

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Immigration Enforcement Review Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse members of the Immigration Enforcement Review Board for expenses incurred in

connection with the investigation and review of complaints alleging failure of public agencies or employees to properly adhere to

federal and state laws related to the federal work authorization program E-Verify.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000 $20,000 $20,000

$20,000 $20,000 $20,000

$20,000 $20,000 $20,000

11.100-Immigration Enforcement Review Board

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse members of the Immigration Enforcement Review Board for expenses incurred in

connection with the investigation and review of complaints alleging failure of public agencies or employees to properly adhere to

federal and state laws related to the federal work authorization program E-Verify.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

State General Funds

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

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

$248,987 $248,987 $248,987

$248,987 $248,987 $248,987

$248,987 $248,987 $248,987

12.100 -Legislative Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$248,987

$248,987

$248,987

State General Funds

$248,987

$248,987

$248,987

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$248,987

$248,987

$248,987

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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

$2,103,660 $2,103,660 $2,103,660

$2,103,660 $2,103,660 $2,103,660

$2,103,660 $2,103,660 $2,103,660

13.100 -Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,103,660

$2,103,660

$2,103,660

State General Funds

$2,103,660

$2,103,660

$2,103,660

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,103,660

$2,103,660

$2,103,660

Section 5: Appeals, Court of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$14,441,605 $14,441,605

$14,441,605 $14,441,605

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$14,591,605 $14,591,605

$14,441,605 $14,441,605
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $14,591,605

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Final
$14,541,106 $14,541,106

$14,441,605 $14,441,605

$14,441,605 $14,441,605

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $14,691,106

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $14,591,605

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $14,591,605

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

$14,441,605 $14,441,605
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $14,591,605

$14,441,605 $14,441,605
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $14,591,605

$14,441,605 $14,441,605
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $14,591,605

14.1 Increase funds for personnel for two attorney positions starting April 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$86,746

$0

$0

14.2 Increase funds for personnel for one documents clerk position starting April 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$12,755

$0

$0

14.100 -Court of Appeals

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$14,541,106 $14,441,605 $14,441,605

State General Funds

$14,541,106 $14,441,605 $14,441,605

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

$14,691,106 $14,591,605 $14,591,605

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Section 6: Judicial Council
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

Section Total - Continuation

$12,322,112 $12,322,112

$12,322,112 $12,322,112

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$1,144,998

$1,144,998

$1,144,998

$1,144,998

$1,144,998

$1,144,998

$16,020,045 $16,020,045

$12,322,112 $12,322,112
$2,552,935 $2,552,935 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $16,020,045

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

Section Total - Final
$12,585,470 $12,585,470
$2,552,935 $2,552,935 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $16,283,403

$12,506,707 $12,506,707
$2,552,935 $2,552,935 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $16,204,640

$12,502,707 $12,502,707
$2,552,935 $2,552,935 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $16,200,640

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 Accountability Court Committee. 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 State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$353,015 $353,015 $353,015

$353,015 $353,015 $353,015

$353,015 $353,015 $353,015

15.1 Increase funds for personnel for one certification program officer position starting April 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$19,702

$0

$0

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15.100 -Accountability Courts

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Accountability Court Committee. 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

$372,717

$353,015

$353,015

State General Funds

$372,717

$353,015

$353,015

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$372,717

$353,015

$353,015

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

$0 $0 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890

$0 $0 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890

$0 $0 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890

16.100-Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890

$172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890

$172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890

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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

$471,789 $471,789 $703,203 $703,203 $703,203 $1,174,992

$471,789 $471,789 $703,203 $703,203 $703,203 $1,174,992

$471,789 $471,789 $703,203 $703,203 $703,203 $1,174,992

17.1 Increase funds for maintenance and repairs. State General Funds

$20,580

$20,580

$0

17.100 -Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$492,369

$492,369

$471,789

State General Funds

$492,369

$492,369

$471,789

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$703,203

$703,203

$703,203

Sales and Services

$703,203

$703,203

$703,203

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$703,203

$703,203

$703,203

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,195,572

$1,195,572

$1,174,992

Judicial Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to support accountability courts and the

Judicial Council Accountability Court Committee; 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.

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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

$10,178,804 $10,178,804
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $13,000,644

$10,178,804 $10,178,804
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $13,000,644

$10,178,804 $10,178,804
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $13,000,644

18.1 Increase funds for the Judicial Retirement System contributions for State Court Judges. (H and S:Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System and the Employees' Retirement System)

State General Funds

$120,272

$105,631

$105,631

18.2 Increase funds for personnel for an Executive Director for the Council of Probate Court Judges.

State General Funds

$27,840

$0

$0

18.3 Increase funds for operations for regulatory oversight of misdemeanor probation providers.

State General Funds

$16,580

$0

$16,580

18.4 Increase funds for the rental rate increase by Georgia Building Authority.

State General Funds

$6,384

$6,384

$6,384

18.5 Increase funds to support the statewide civil e-filing portal for all courts.

State General Funds

$52,000

$52,000

$52,000

18.100 -Judicial Council

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to support accountability courts and the

Judicial Council Accountability Court Committee; 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

$10,401,880 $10,342,819 $10,359,399

State General Funds

$10,401,880 $10,342,819 $10,359,399

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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

$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $13,223,720

$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $13,164,659

$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $13,181,239

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

$518,504 $518,504 $518,504

$518,504 $518,504 $518,504

$518,504 $518,504 $518,504

19.100-Judicial Qualifications Commission

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$518,504

$518,504

$518,504

State General Funds

$518,504

$518,504

$518,504

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$518,504

$518,504

$518,504

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

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

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20.100 -Resource Center

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$800,000

$800,000

State General Funds

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

Section 7: Juvenile Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$6,787,786

$6,787,786

$6,787,786

$6,787,786

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

$7,235,242

$7,235,242

$6,787,786 $6,787,786
$447,456 $447,456 $7,235,242

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$6,899,565 $6,899,565
$447,456 $447,456 $7,347,021

$6,899,565 $6,899,565
$447,456 $447,456 $7,347,021

$6,899,565 $6,899,565
$447,456 $447,456 $7,347,021

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

$1,483,391 $1,483,391
$447,456 $447,456 $1,930,847

$1,483,391 $1,483,391
$447,456 $447,456 $1,930,847

$1,483,391 $1,483,391
$447,456 $447,456 $1,930,847

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21.100 -Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,483,391

$1,483,391

$1,483,391

State General Funds

$1,483,391

$1,483,391

$1,483,391

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,930,847

$1,930,847

$1,930,847

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

$5,304,395 $5,304,395 $5,304,395

$5,304,395 $5,304,395 $5,304,395

$5,304,395 $5,304,395 $5,304,395

22.1 Increase funds for Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-11-18.

State General Funds

$111,779

$111,779

$111,779

22.100 -Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,416,174

$5,416,174

$5,416,174

State General Funds

$5,416,174

$5,416,174

$5,416,174

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,416,174

$5,416,174

$5,416,174

Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$63,058,532 $63,058,532

$63,058,532 $63,058,532

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$64,860,659 $64,860,659

$63,058,532 $63,058,532
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $64,860,659

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$63,501,014 $63,501,014
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $65,303,141

$63,155,375 $63,155,375
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $64,957,502

$63,155,375 $63,155,375
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $64,957,502

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

$185,580 $185,580 $185,580

$185,580 $185,580 $185,580

$185,580 $185,580 $185,580

23.100 -Council of Superior Court Clerks (PAC)

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$185,580

$185,580

$185,580

State General Funds

$185,580

$185,580

$185,580

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$185,580

$185,580

$185,580

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 Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$56,952,881 $56,952,881
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127

$56,952,881 $56,952,881
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127

$56,952,881 $56,952,881
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$58,755,008 $58,755,008 $58,755,008

24.1 Increase funds for travel and training for district attorneys. State General Funds

$345,639

$0

$0

24.100-District Attorneys

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$57,298,520 $56,952,881 $56,952,881

State General Funds

$57,298,520 $56,952,881 $56,952,881

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

Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,100,647 $58,755,008 $58,755,008

Prosecuting Attorneys' 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

$5,920,071 $5,920,071 $5,920,071

$5,920,071 $5,920,071 $5,920,071

$5,920,071 $5,920,071 $5,920,071

25.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment for risk premiums. State General Funds

$96,843

$96,843

$96,843

25.100 -Prosecuting Attorneys' Council

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,016,914

$6,016,914

$6,016,914

State General Funds

$6,016,914

$6,016,914

$6,016,914

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,016,914

$6,016,914

$6,016,914

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$62,255,828 $62,255,828 $62,255,828 $62,255,828 $62,255,828 $62,255,828

$62,255,828 $62,255,828 $62,255,828

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$62,820,129 $62,820,129 $62,820,129

$62,381,937 $62,381,937 $62,381,937

$62,363,886 $62,363,886 $62,363,886

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

$1,317,131 $1,317,131 $1,317,131

$1,317,131 $1,317,131 $1,317,131

$1,317,131 $1,317,131 $1,317,131

26.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$7,112

$0

$0

26.2 Increase funds for operations.

State General Funds

$12,914

$0

$0

26.100 -Council of Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,337,157

$1,317,131

$1,317,131

State General Funds

$1,337,157

$1,317,131

$1,317,131

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,337,157

$1,317,131

$1,317,131

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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

$2,383,335 $2,383,335 $2,383,335

$2,383,335 $2,383,335 $2,383,335

$2,383,335 $2,383,335 $2,383,335

27.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$12,988

$0

$0

27.2 Increase funds for personnel to restore funds from previous budget reductions.

State General Funds

$18,051

$18,051

$0

27.3 Increase funds for operations.

State General Funds

$67,500

$0

$0

27.100 -Judicial Administrative Districts

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,481,874

$2,401,386

$2,383,335

State General Funds

$2,481,874

$2,401,386

$2,383,335

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,481,874

$2,401,386

$2,383,335

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

$58,555,362 $58,555,362 $58,555,362

$58,555,362 $58,555,362 $58,555,362

$58,555,362 $58,555,362 $58,555,362

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28.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$337,678

$0

$0

28.2 Increase funds for personnel to restore funds from previous budget reductions.

State General Funds

$168,558

$168,558

$168,558

28.3 Reduce funds for the initial setup of the Piedmont and Bell-Forsyth judgeships created in SB356 (2012 Session).

State General Funds

($60,500)

($60,500)

($60,500)

28.100 -Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$59,001,098 $58,663,420 $58,663,420

State General Funds

$59,001,098 $58,663,420 $58,663,420

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,001,098 $58,663,420 $58,663,420

Section 10: Supreme Court
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$9,392,560

$9,392,560

$9,392,560

$9,392,560

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$11,252,383 $11,252,383

$9,392,560 $9,392,560 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,252,383

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$9,416,744 $9,416,744 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,276,567

$9,405,904 $9,405,904 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,265,727

$9,405,904 $9,405,904 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,265,727

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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

$9,392,560 $9,392,560 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,252,383

$9,392,560 $9,392,560 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,252,383

$9,392,560 $9,392,560 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,252,383

29.1 Increase funds for a secure document destruction contract.

State General Funds

$22,840

29.2 Increase funds for contracts to reflect an adjustment in fees for legal research licensing.

State General Funds

$1,344

$12,000 $1,344

$12,000 $1,344

29.100-Supreme Court of Georgia

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$9,416,744

$9,405,904

$9,405,904

State General Funds

$9,416,744

$9,405,904

$9,405,904

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

Sales and Services

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,276,567 $11,265,727 $11,265,727

Section 11: Accounting Office, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$4,951,149

$4,951,149

$4,951,149

$4,951,149

$16,412,502 $16,412,502

$16,412,502 $16,412,502

$16,412,502 $16,412,502

$21,363,651 $21,363,651

$4,951,149 $4,951,149 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $21,363,651

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$6,201,149 $6,201,149 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $22,613,651

$6,201,149 $6,201,149 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $22,613,651

$6,201,149 $6,201,149 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $22,613,651

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

$3,626,413 $3,626,413 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $20,038,915

$3,626,413 $3,626,413 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $20,038,915

$3,626,413 $3,626,413 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $20,038,915

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30.1 Increase funds for one-time funding to add the Department of Labor to the Teamworks Financials and Time and Labor systems.

State General Funds

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

30.100 -State Accounting Office

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$4,876,413

$4,876,413

$4,876,413

State General Funds

$4,876,413

$4,876,413

$4,876,413

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502

State Funds Transfers

$16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502

Accounting System Assessments

$16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,288,915 $21,288,915 $21,288,915

Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, Georgia

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

$1,324,736 $1,324,736 $1,324,736

$1,324,736 $1,324,736 $1,324,736

$1,324,736 $1,324,736 $1,324,736

31.100-Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,324,736

$1,324,736

$1,324,736

State General Funds

$1,324,736

$1,324,736

$1,324,736

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS 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
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,324,736

$1,324,736

$1,324,736

Section Total - Continuation

$4,890,092

$4,890,092

$4,890,092

$4,890,092

$21,140,298 $21,140,298

$4,024,897

$4,024,897

$4,024,897

$4,024,897

$36,619

$36,619

$36,619

$36,619

$15,121,629 $15,121,629

$15,121,629 $15,121,629

$1,957,153

$1,957,153

$1,957,153

$1,957,153

$173,584,762 $173,584,762

$173,584,762 $173,584,762

$28,083,447 $28,083,447

$28,427,991 $28,427,991

$9,806,920

$9,806,920

$18,166,404 $18,166,404

$89,100,000 $89,100,000

$199,615,152 $199,615,152

$4,890,092 $4,890,092 $21,140,298 $4,024,897 $4,024,897
$36,619 $36,619 $15,121,629 $15,121,629 $1,957,153 $1,957,153 $173,584,762 $173,584,762 $28,083,447 $28,427,991 $9,806,920 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $199,615,152

Section Total - Final
$5,260,830 $5,260,830 $21,140,298 $4,024,897 $4,024,897
$36,619 $36,619 $15,121,629

$5,187,423 $5,187,423 $21,140,298 $4,024,897 $4,024,897
$36,619 $36,619 $15,121,629

$5,162,423 $5,162,423 $21,140,298 $4,024,897 $4,024,897
$36,619 $36,619 $15,121,629

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,121,629 $1,957,153 $1,957,153
$173,584,762 $173,584,762 $28,083,447 $28,427,991
$9,806,920 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $199,985,890

$15,121,629 $1,957,153 $1,957,153
$173,584,762 $173,584,762 $28,083,447 $28,427,991
$9,806,920 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $199,912,483

$15,121,629 $1,957,153 $1,957,153
$173,584,762 $173,584,762 $28,083,447 $28,427,991
$9,806,920 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $199,887,483

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 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 State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,835,465 $36,619 $36,619 $3,382,114 $3,382,114 $416,732 $416,732 $1,894,267 $1,894,267 $741,832 $1,152,435 $5,729,732

$0 $0 $3,835,465 $36,619 $36,619 $3,382,114 $3,382,114 $416,732 $416,732 $1,894,267 $1,894,267 $741,832 $1,152,435 $5,729,732

$0 $0 $3,835,465 $36,619 $36,619 $3,382,114 $3,382,114 $416,732 $416,732 $1,894,267 $1,894,267 $741,832 $1,152,435 $5,729,732

32.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

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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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,835,465 $36,619 $36,619
$3,382,114 $3,382,114
$416,732 $416,732 $1,894,267 $1,894,267 $741,832 $1,152,435 $5,729,732

$3,835,465 $36,619 $36,619
$3,382,114 $3,382,114
$416,732 $416,732 $1,894,267 $1,894,267 $741,832 $1,152,435 $5,729,732

$3,835,465 $36,619 $36,619
$3,382,114 $3,382,114
$416,732 $416,732 $1,894,267 $1,894,267 $741,832 $1,152,435 $5,729,732

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 Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141

$0 $0 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141

$0 $0 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141

33.100-Fleet Management

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141

$1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141

$1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

$1,020,141

Human Resources Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services for statewide human resources in support of state agencies, the

State Personnel Board, and employees; develop human resource policies, create job descriptions and classification, develop fair and

consistent compensation practices, and administer the employee benefits program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485

$0 $0 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485

$0 $0 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485

34.100-Human Resources Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services for statewide human resources in support of state agencies, the

State Personnel Board, and employees; develop human resource policies, create job descriptions and classification, develop fair and

consistent compensation practices, and administer the employee benefits program.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485

$8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485

$8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485

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

$1,000,000 $1,000,000

$1,000,000 $1,000,000

$1,000,000 $1,000,000

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$161,735,205 $161,735,205 $26,040,810 $28,427,991 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $162,735,205

$161,735,205 $161,735,205 $26,040,810 $28,427,991 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $162,735,205

$161,735,205 $161,735,205 $26,040,810 $28,427,991 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $162,735,205

35.100 -Risk Management

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

State General Funds

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$161,735,205 $161,735,205 $161,735,205

State Funds Transfers

$161,735,205 $161,735,205 $161,735,205

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$26,040,810 $26,040,810 $26,040,810

Liability Funds

$28,427,991 $28,427,991 $28,427,991

Unemployment Compensation Funds

$18,166,404 $18,166,404 $18,166,404

Workers Compensation Funds

$89,100,000 $89,100,000 $89,100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$162,735,205 $162,735,205 $162,735,205

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

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374

$10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374

$10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374

36.100 -State Purchasing

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374

$10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374

$10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421

$0 $0 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421

$0 $0 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421

37.100 -Surplus Property

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,460,421

$1,460,421

$1,460,421

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421

$1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421

$1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421

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

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

38.100 -Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need

applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

State General Funds

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

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, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial court with concurrent jurisdiction

with the superior courts of Georgia which will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,890,660 $2,890,660 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $4,191,465

$2,890,660 $2,890,660 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $4,191,465

$2,890,660 $2,890,660 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $4,191,465

39.1 Increase funds for Georgia Tax Tribunal operations. State General Funds

$51,738

$51,738

$51,738

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39.100-Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Appropriation (HB 743)

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, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial court with concurrent jurisdiction

with the superior courts of Georgia which will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,942,398

$2,942,398

$2,942,398

State General Funds

$2,942,398

$2,942,398

$2,942,398

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

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

$1,300,805

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,243,203

$4,243,203

$4,243,203

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 $4,104,897 $4,024,897 $4,024,897 $80,000 $80,000 $4,104,897

$0 $0 $4,104,897 $4,024,897 $4,024,897 $80,000 $80,000 $4,104,897

$0 $0 $4,104,897 $4,024,897 $4,024,897 $80,000 $80,000 $4,104,897

40.100 -State Treasurer, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

$4,104,897 $4,024,897 $4,024,897

$4,104,897 $4,024,897 $4,024,897

$4,104,897 $4,024,897 $4,024,897

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$80,000 $80,000 $4,104,897

$80,000 $80,000 $4,104,897

$80,000 $80,000 $4,104,897

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

$959,926 $959,926 $959,926

$959,926 $959,926 $959,926

$959,926 $959,926 $959,926

41.1 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures. State General Funds

($81,000)

($81,000)

($106,000)

41.100 -Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$878,926

$878,926

$853,926

State General Funds

$878,926

$878,926

$853,926

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$878,926

$878,926

$853,926

Compensation Per General Assembly Resolutions

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to purchase annuities and other products for wrongfully convicted inmates when directed by the

General Assembly upon passage of the required House Resolution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

600.1 Increase funds pursuant to HR73 (2013 Session) to compensate an individual who was wrongfully imprisoned. (H and S:Reflect updated annuity cost)

State General Funds

$400,000

$326,593

$326,593

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600.100 -Compensation Per General Assembly Resolutions

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to purchase annuities and other products for wrongfully convicted inmates when directed by the

General Assembly upon passage of the required House Resolution.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$400,000

$326,593

$326,593

State General Funds

$400,000

$326,593

$326,593

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$400,000

$326,593

$326,593

The Department is authorized to assess no more than $73.00 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 13: Agriculture, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$40,140,382 $40,140,382

$40,140,382 $40,140,382

$6,492,871

$6,492,871

$6,492,871

$6,492,871

$636,171

$636,171

$636,171

$636,171

$411,171

$411,171

$225,000

$225,000

$47,269,424 $47,269,424

$40,140,382 $40,140,382
$6,492,871 $6,492,871
$636,171 $636,171 $411,171 $225,000 $47,269,424

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$40,140,382 $40,140,382
$6,492,871 $6,492,871
$636,171 $636,171 $411,171 $225,000 $47,269,424

$40,140,382 $40,140,382
$6,492,871 $6,492,871
$636,171 $636,171 $411,171 $225,000 $47,269,424

$40,140,382 $40,140,382
$6,492,871 $6,492,871
$636,171 $636,171 $411,171 $225,000 $47,269,424

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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

$2,855,370 $2,855,370 $2,855,370

$2,855,370 $2,855,370 $2,855,370

$2,855,370 $2,855,370 $2,855,370

42.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,855,370

$2,855,370

$2,855,370

State General Funds

$2,855,370

$2,855,370

$2,855,370

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,855,370

$2,855,370

$2,855,370

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; and by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating elevators,

amusement park rides, and boilers. 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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$23,607,081 $23,607,081
$6,492,871 $6,492,871
$225,000

$23,607,081 $23,607,081
$6,492,871 $6,492,871
$225,000

$23,607,081 $23,607,081
$6,492,871 $6,492,871
$225,000

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$225,000 $225,000 $30,324,952

$225,000 $225,000 $30,324,952

$225,000 $225,000 $30,324,952

43.99 SAC: 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.
House: 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.
Governor: 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.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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43.100 -Consumer Protection

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$23,607,081 $23,607,081 $23,607,081

State General Funds

$23,607,081 $23,607,081 $23,607,081

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,492,871

$6,492,871

$6,492,871

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,492,871

$6,492,871

$6,492,871

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$225,000

$225,000

$225,000

State Funds Transfers

$225,000

$225,000

$225,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$225,000

$225,000

$225,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,324,952 $30,324,952 $30,324,952

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,418,249 $4,418,249 $4,418,249

$4,418,249 $4,418,249 $4,418,249

$4,418,249 $4,418,249 $4,418,249

44.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,418,249

$4,418,249

$4,418,249

State General Funds

$4,418,249

$4,418,249

$4,418,249

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,418,249

$4,418,249

$4,418,249

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

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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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,624,365 $5,624,365
$411,171 $411,171 $411,171 $6,035,536

$5,624,365 $5,624,365
$411,171 $411,171 $411,171 $6,035,536

$5,624,365 $5,624,365
$411,171 $411,171 $411,171 $6,035,536

45.100-Marketing and Promotion

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$5,624,365

$5,624,365

$5,624,365

State General Funds

$5,624,365

$5,624,365

$5,624,365

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$411,171

$411,171

$411,171

State Funds Transfers

$411,171

$411,171

$411,171

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$411,171

$411,171

$411,171

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,035,536

$6,035,536

$6,035,536

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

$2,680,399 $2,680,399 $2,680,399

$2,680,399 $2,680,399 $2,680,399

$2,680,399 $2,680,399 $2,680,399

46.100-Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,680,399

$2,680,399

$2,680,399

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State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,680,399 $2,680,399

$2,680,399 $2,680,399

$2,680,399 $2,680,399

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

$954,918 $954,918 $954,918

$954,918 $954,918 $954,918

$954,918 $954,918 $954,918

48.100-Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$954,918

$954,918

$954,918

State General Funds

$954,918

$954,918

$954,918

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$954,918

$954,918

$954,918

Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815

$11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815

$11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815

$11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815

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

$222,101

$222,101

$222,101

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State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$222,101 $222,101

$222,101 $222,101

$222,101 $222,101

49.100-Consumer Protection and Assistance

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide legal advice and legislative drafting support for the Commissioner and staff.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$222,101

$222,101

$222,101

State General Funds

$222,101

$222,101

$222,101

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$222,101

$222,101

$222,101

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

$1,999,605 $1,999,605 $1,999,605

$1,999,605 $1,999,605 $1,999,605

$1,999,605 $1,999,605 $1,999,605

50.100-Departmental Administration

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,999,605

State General Funds

$1,999,605

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,999,605

Appropriation (HB 743)

$1,999,605 $1,999,605 $1,999,605

$1,999,605 $1,999,605 $1,999,605

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

$7,048,996 $7,048,996 $7,048,996

$7,048,996 $7,048,996 $7,048,996

$7,048,996 $7,048,996 $7,048,996

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51.100 -Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$7,048,996

$7,048,996

$7,048,996

State General Funds

$7,048,996

$7,048,996

$7,048,996

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,048,996

$7,048,996

$7,048,996

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, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing 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

$1,933,113 $1,933,113 $1,933,113

$1,933,113 $1,933,113 $1,933,113

$1,933,113 $1,933,113 $1,933,113

52.100 -Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices

and money service businesses, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing applicable laws and regulations, and provide

efficient and flexible application, registrations, and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,933,113

$1,933,113

$1,933,113

State General Funds

$1,933,113

$1,933,113

$1,933,113

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,933,113

$1,933,113

$1,933,113

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$955,975,909 $955,975,909

State General Funds

$945,720,771 $945,720,771

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$143,319,528 $143,319,528

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$8,616,517

$8,616,517

$955,975,909 $945,720,771 $10,255,138 $143,319,528
$8,616,517

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Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS 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 TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,163,709 $25,507,365 $47,482,075 $35,981,142 $11,568,720 $51,270,587
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $50,145,527 $50,145,527 $5,004,491 $4,956,393 $2,357,130 $2,599,263
$48,098 $48,098 $1,155,570,515

$14,163,709 $25,507,365 $47,482,075 $35,981,142 $11,568,720 $51,270,587
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $50,145,527 $50,145,527 $5,004,491 $4,956,393 $2,357,130 $2,599,263
$48,098 $48,098 $1,155,570,515

$14,163,709 $25,507,365 $47,482,075 $35,981,142 $11,568,720 $51,270,587
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $50,145,527 $50,145,527 $5,004,491 $4,956,393 $2,357,130 $2,599,263
$48,098 $48,098 $1,155,570,515

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$946,399,323

State General Funds

$936,144,185

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$143,319,528

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$8,616,517

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$14,163,709

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$25,507,365

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$47,482,075

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$35,981,142

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$11,568,720

$946,429,323 $936,174,185 $10,255,138 $143,319,528
$8,616,517 $14,163,709 $25,507,365 $47,482,075 $35,981,142 $11,568,720

$946,449,323 $936,194,185 $10,255,138 $143,319,528
$8,616,517 $14,163,709 $25,507,365 $47,482,075 $35,981,142 $11,568,720

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS 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
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,270,587 $200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024
$50,145,527 $50,145,527
$5,004,491 $4,956,393 $2,357,130 $2,599,263
$48,098 $48,098 $1,145,993,929

$51,270,587 $200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024
$50,145,527 $50,145,527
$5,004,491 $4,956,393 $2,357,130 $2,599,263
$48,098 $48,098 $1,146,023,929

$51,270,587 $200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024
$50,145,527 $50,145,527
$5,004,491 $4,956,393 $2,357,130 $2,599,263
$48,098 $48,098 $1,146,043,929

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 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$44,056,612 $44,056,612 $43,876,231
$200,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $11,568,720
$435,203 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903

$44,056,612 $44,056,612 $43,876,231
$200,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $11,568,720
$435,203 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903

$44,056,612 $44,056,612 $43,876,231
$200,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $11,568,720
$435,203 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$234,903 $300 $300
$88,368,046

$234,903 $300 $300
$88,368,046

$234,903 $300 $300
$88,368,046

53.1 Reduce funds for a one-time credit from the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

($25,070)

($25,070)

($25,070)

53.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

53.100 -Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and

other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$44,031,542 $44,031,542 $44,031,542

State General Funds

$44,031,542 $44,031,542 $44,031,542

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$43,876,231 $43,876,231 $43,876,231

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$29,607,511 $29,607,511 $29,607,511

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$11,568,720 $11,568,720 $11,568,720

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$435,203

$435,203

$435,203

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

$300

$300

$300

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$300

$300

$300

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$88,342,976 $88,342,976 $88,342,976

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 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$271,822,197 $261,567,059 $10,255,138 $38,480,753 $12,336,582 $26,144,171 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $337,234,176

$271,822,197 $261,567,059 $10,255,138 $38,480,753 $12,336,582 $26,144,171 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $337,234,176

$271,822,197 $261,567,059 $10,255,138 $38,480,753 $12,336,582 $26,144,171 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $337,234,176

54.1 Reduce funds for Rockdale Cares. State General Funds 54.2 Reduce funds for a one-time credit from the Employees' Retirement System. State General Funds

($50,000) ($764,645)

($50,000) ($764,645)

$0 ($764,645)

54.100-Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$271,007,552 $271,007,552 $271,057,552

State General Funds

$260,752,414 $260,752,414 $260,802,414

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$38,480,753 $38,480,753 $38,480,753

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$12,336,582 $12,336,582 $12,336,582

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$26,144,171 $26,144,171 $26,144,171

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$26,931,226 $26,931,226 $26,931,226

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,931,226 $26,931,226 $336,419,531

$26,931,226 $26,931,226 $336,419,531

$26,931,226 $26,931,226 $336,469,531

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

$79,605,380 $79,605,380
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $79,631,880

$79,605,380 $79,605,380
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $79,631,880

$79,605,380 $79,605,380
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $79,631,880

55.1 Transfer funds from the Direct Care and Support Services program to the Adult Forensic Services program to align the budget with program expenditures.

State General Funds

$5,400,000

$5,400,000

$5,400,000

55.100 -Adult Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$85,005,380 $85,005,380 $85,005,380

State General Funds

$85,005,380 $85,005,380 $85,005,380

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

$85,031,880 $85,031,880 $85,031,880

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized 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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$306,451,600 $306,451,600 $14,735,491
$5,938,893 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $2,220,095 $2,220,095 $2,220,095 $323,407,186

$306,451,600 $306,451,600 $14,735,491
$5,938,893 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $2,220,095 $2,220,095 $2,220,095 $323,407,186

$306,451,600 $306,451,600 $14,735,491
$5,938,893 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $2,220,095 $2,220,095 $2,220,095 $323,407,186

56.1 Reduce funds for a one-time credit from the Employees' Retirement System. State General Funds

($463,801)

($463,801)

($463,801)

56.100 -Adult Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$305,987,799 $305,987,799 $305,987,799

State General Funds

$305,987,799 $305,987,799 $305,987,799

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,735,491 $14,735,491 $14,735,491

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,938,893

$5,938,893

$5,938,893

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$6,726,178

$6,726,178

$6,726,178

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,070,420

$2,070,420

$2,070,420

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,220,095

$2,220,095

$2,220,095

Sales and Services

$2,220,095

$2,220,095

$2,220,095

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,220,095

$2,220,095

$2,220,095

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$322,943,385 $322,943,385 $322,943,385

Adult Nursing Home Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing home services to Georgians with mental illness, mental retardation or

developmental disabilities.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,976,686 $7,976,686 $6,330,069 $6,330,069 $6,330,069 $14,306,755

$7,976,686 $7,976,686 $6,330,069 $6,330,069 $6,330,069 $14,306,755

$7,976,686 $7,976,686 $6,330,069 $6,330,069 $6,330,069 $14,306,755

57.100-Adult Nursing Home Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing home services to Georgians with mental illness, mental retardation or

developmental disabilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,976,686

$7,976,686

$7,976,686

State General Funds

$7,976,686

$7,976,686

$7,976,686

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,330,069

$6,330,069

$6,330,069

Sales and Services

$6,330,069

$6,330,069

$6,330,069

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,330,069

$6,330,069

$6,330,069

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,306,755 $14,306,755 $14,306,755

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

$3,271,577 $3,271,577 $8,114,223
$236,074 $7,878,149 $11,385,800

$3,271,577 $3,271,577 $8,114,223
$236,074 $7,878,149 $11,385,800

$3,271,577 $3,271,577 $8,114,223
$236,074 $7,878,149 $11,385,800

58.100-Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,271,577

$3,271,577

$3,271,577

State General Funds

$3,271,577

$3,271,577

$3,271,577

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,114,223 $236,074
$7,878,149 $11,385,800

$8,114,223 $236,074
$7,878,149 $11,385,800

$8,114,223 $236,074
$7,878,149 $11,385,800

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,612,164 $8,612,164 $3,398,692 $3,398,692 $12,010,856

$8,612,164 $8,612,164 $3,398,692 $3,398,692 $12,010,856

$8,612,164 $8,612,164 $3,398,692 $3,398,692 $12,010,856

59.1 Increase funds for fetal alcohol syndrome screenings and treatment. State General Funds

$30,000

$0

59.100-Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$8,612,164

$8,642,164

$8,612,164

State General Funds

$8,612,164

$8,642,164

$8,612,164

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,398,692

$3,398,692

$3,398,692

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$3,398,692

$3,398,692

$3,398,692

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,010,856 $12,040,856 $12,010,856

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

$5,146,102 $5,146,102

$5,146,102 $5,146,102

$5,146,102 $5,146,102

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,146,102

$5,146,102

$5,146,102

60.100 -Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$5,146,102

$5,146,102

$5,146,102

State General Funds

$5,146,102

$5,146,102

$5,146,102

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,146,102

$5,146,102

$5,146,102

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 Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$74,968,576 $74,968,576 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $87,962,872

$74,968,576 $74,968,576 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $87,962,872

$74,968,576 $74,968,576 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $87,962,872

61.1 Transfer funds from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to the Department of Community Health for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance members who will be served through a Care Management Organization (CMO).

State General Funds

($8,273,070) ($8,273,070) ($8,273,070)

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61.100 -Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$66,695,506 $66,695,506 $66,695,506

State General Funds

$66,695,506 $66,695,506 $66,695,506

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,324,515 $10,324,515 $10,324,515

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$7,437,531

$7,437,531

$7,437,531

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,886,984

$2,886,984

$2,886,984

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Sales and Services

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,584,781

$2,584,781

$2,584,781

State Funds Transfers

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

Agency to Agency Contracts

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

Federal Funds Transfers

$48,098

$48,098

$48,098

Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$48,098

$48,098

$48,098

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$79,689,802 $79,689,802 $79,689,802

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 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,747,126 $36,747,126 $11,715,584
$4,378,613 $7,336,971
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $48,484,843

$36,747,126 $36,747,126 $11,715,584
$4,378,613 $7,336,971
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $48,484,843

$36,747,126 $36,747,126 $11,715,584
$4,378,613 $7,336,971
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $48,484,843

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62.100-Departmental Administration-Behavioral Health

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$36,747,126 $36,747,126 $36,747,126

State General Funds

$36,747,126 $36,747,126 $36,747,126

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,715,584 $11,715,584 $11,715,584

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$4,378,613

$4,378,613

$4,378,613

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$7,336,971

$7,336,971

$7,336,971

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

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

$48,484,843 $48,484,843 $48,484,843

Direct Care and Support Services The purpose of this appropriation is to operate six state-owned and operated hospitals.

Continuation Budget

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 State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$116,294,777 $116,294,777 $15,220,361
$668,024 $668,024 $14,552,337 $14,552,337 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $133,934,848

$116,294,777 $116,294,777 $15,220,361
$668,024 $668,024 $14,552,337 $14,552,337 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $133,934,848

$116,294,777 $116,294,777 $15,220,361
$668,024 $668,024 $14,552,337 $14,552,337 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $133,934,848

63.1 Transfer funds from the Direct Care and Support Services program to the Adult Forensic Services program to align the budget with program expenditures.

State General Funds

($5,400,000) ($5,400,000) ($5,400,000)

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63.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

63.100 -Direct Care and Support Services

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$110,894,777

State General Funds

$110,894,777

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,220,361

Royalties and Rents

$668,024

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$668,024

Sales and Services

$14,552,337

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$14,552,337

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,419,710

State Funds Transfers

$2,419,710

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$2,357,130

Agency to Agency Contracts

$62,580

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$128,534,848

Appropriation (HB 743)

$110,894,777 $110,894,777 $15,220,361
$668,024 $668,024 $14,552,337 $14,552,337 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $128,534,848

$110,894,777 $110,894,777 $15,220,361
$668,024 $668,024 $14,552,337 $14,552,337 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $128,534,848

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 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$233,552 $233,552 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,229,967

$233,552 $233,552 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,229,967

$233,552 $233,552 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,229,967

64.100-Substance Abuse Prevention

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$233,552 $233,552 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,229,967

$233,552 $233,552 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,229,967

$233,552 $233,552 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,229,967

Developmental Disabilities, Georgia 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

$144,153 $144,153 $2,677,624 $2,677,624 $2,821,777

$144,153 $144,153 $2,677,624 $2,677,624 $2,821,777

$144,153 $144,153 $2,677,624 $2,677,624 $2,821,777

65.100-Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Council on

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$144,153

$144,153

$144,153

State General Funds

$144,153

$144,153

$144,153

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,677,624

$2,677,624

$2,677,624

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,677,624

$2,677,624

$2,677,624

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,821,777

$2,821,777

$2,821,777

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

$645,407 $645,407 $645,407

$645,407 $645,407 $645,407

$645,407 $645,407 $645,407

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66.100 -Sexual Offender Review Board

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$645,407

$645,407

$645,407

State General Funds

$645,407

$645,407

$645,407

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$645,407

$645,407

$645,407

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 Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized 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 Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$64,110,524 $64,110,524

$64,110,524 $64,110,524

$172,892,464 $172,892,464

$172,892,464 $172,892,464

$13,110,483 $13,110,483

$344,319

$344,319

$344,319

$344,319

$11,163,006 $11,163,006

$11,163,006 $11,163,006

$1,603,158

$1,603,158

$1,603,158

$1,603,158

$70,386

$70,386

$60,480

$60,480

$60,480

$60,480

$9,906

$9,906

$9,906

$9,906

$250,183,857 $250,183,857

$64,110,524 $64,110,524 $172,892,464 $172,892,464 $13,110,483
$344,319 $344,319 $11,163,006 $11,163,006 $1,603,158 $1,603,158
$70,386 $60,480 $60,480
$9,906 $9,906 $250,183,857

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$115,647,285 $115,647,285 $172,892,464 $172,892,464 $13,110,483

$115,647,285 $115,647,285 $172,892,464 $172,892,464 $13,110,483

$115,647,285 $115,647,285 $172,892,464 $172,892,464 $13,110,483

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Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
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 Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$344,319 $344,319 $11,163,006 $11,163,006 $1,603,158 $1,603,158
$70,386 $60,480 $60,480
$9,906 $9,906 $301,720,618

$344,319 $344,319 $11,163,006 $11,163,006 $1,603,158 $1,603,158
$70,386 $60,480 $60,480
$9,906 $9,906 $301,720,618

$344,319 $344,319 $11,163,006 $11,163,006 $1,603,158 $1,603,158
$70,386 $60,480 $60,480
$9,906 $9,906 $301,720,618

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$230,652 $230,652
$75,116 $75,116 $257,804 $257,804 $257,804 $563,572

$230,652 $230,652
$75,116 $75,116 $257,804 $257,804 $257,804 $563,572

$230,652 $230,652
$75,116 $75,116 $257,804 $257,804 $257,804 $563,572

67.100 -Building Construction

Appropriation (HB 743)

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.

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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

$230,652 $230,652
$75,116 $75,116 $257,804 $257,804 $257,804 $563,572

$230,652 $230,652
$75,116 $75,116 $257,804 $257,804 $257,804 $563,572

$230,652 $230,652
$75,116 $75,116 $257,804 $257,804 $257,804 $563,572

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,630,756 $3,630,756
$126,906 $126,906 $126,906 $3,757,662

$3,630,756 $3,630,756
$126,906 $126,906 $126,906 $3,757,662

$3,630,756 $3,630,756
$126,906 $126,906 $126,906 $3,757,662

68.100 -Coordinated Planning

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,630,756

$3,630,756

$3,630,756

State General Funds

$3,630,756

$3,630,756

$3,630,756

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$126,906

$126,906

$126,906

Sales and Services

$126,906

$126,906

$126,906

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$126,906 $3,757,662

$126,906 $3,757,662

$126,906 $3,757,662

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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,099,912 $1,099,912 $3,216,000 $3,216,000 $2,214,775
$44,319 $44,319 $1,900,237 $1,900,237 $270,219 $270,219
$9,906 $9,906 $9,906 $6,540,593

$1,099,912 $1,099,912 $3,216,000 $3,216,000 $2,214,775
$44,319 $44,319 $1,900,237 $1,900,237 $270,219 $270,219
$9,906 $9,906 $9,906 $6,540,593

$1,099,912 $1,099,912 $3,216,000 $3,216,000 $2,214,775
$44,319 $44,319 $1,900,237 $1,900,237 $270,219 $270,219
$9,906 $9,906 $9,906 $6,540,593

69.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,099,912

$1,099,912

$1,099,912

State General Funds

$1,099,912

$1,099,912

$1,099,912

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,216,000

$3,216,000

$3,216,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,216,000

$3,216,000

$3,216,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,214,775

$2,214,775

$2,214,775

Reserved Fund Balances

$44,319

$44,319

$44,319

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$44,319

$44,319

$44,319

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,900,237

$1,900,237

$1,900,237

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,900,237

$1,900,237

$1,900,237

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$270,219 $270,219
$9,906 $9,906 $9,906 $6,540,593

$270,219 $270,219
$9,906 $9,906 $9,906 $6,540,593

$270,219 $270,219
$9,906 $9,906 $9,906 $6,540,593

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

$1,532,915 $1,532,915 $52,272,828 $52,272,828
$305,415 $275,415 $275,415
$30,000 $30,000 $54,111,158

$1,532,915 $1,532,915 $52,272,828 $52,272,828
$305,415 $275,415 $275,415
$30,000 $30,000 $54,111,158

$1,532,915 $1,532,915 $52,272,828 $52,272,828
$305,415 $275,415 $275,415
$30,000 $30,000 $54,111,158

70.100-Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,532,915

$1,532,915

$1,532,915

State General Funds

$1,532,915

$1,532,915

$1,532,915

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$52,272,828 $52,272,828 $52,272,828

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$52,272,828 $52,272,828 $52,272,828

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$305,415

$305,415

$305,415

Intergovernmental Transfers

$275,415

$275,415

$275,415

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$275,415

$275,415

$275,415

Sales and Services

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,000 $54,111,158

$30,000 $54,111,158

$30,000 $54,111,158

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 $474,298 $474,298 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $5,247,652

$0 $0 $474,298 $474,298 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $5,247,652

$0 $0 $474,298 $474,298 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $5,247,652

71.100 -Homeownership Programs

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$474,298 $474,298 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $5,247,652

$474,298 $474,298 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $5,247,652

$474,298 $474,298 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $5,247,652

Regional Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote access to Department services and assistance through a statewide network of regional

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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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$998,972 $998,972 $108,000 $108,000 $188,650 $175,000 $175,000
$13,650 $13,650 $1,295,622

$998,972 $998,972 $108,000 $108,000 $188,650 $175,000 $175,000
$13,650 $13,650 $1,295,622

$998,972 $998,972 $108,000 $108,000 $188,650 $175,000 $175,000
$13,650 $13,650 $1,295,622

72.100 -Regional Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$998,972

$998,972

$998,972

State General Funds

$998,972

$998,972

$998,972

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$108,000

$108,000

$108,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$108,000

$108,000

$108,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$188,650

$188,650

$188,650

Intergovernmental Transfers

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$175,000

$175,000

$175,000

Sales and Services

$13,650

$13,650

$13,650

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$13,650

$13,650

$13,650

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,295,622

$1,295,622

$1,295,622

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

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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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $114,948,262 $114,948,262 $3,992,081 $3,157,089 $3,157,089 $834,992 $834,992 $118,940,343

$0 $0 $114,948,262 $114,948,262 $3,992,081 $3,157,089 $3,157,089 $834,992 $834,992 $118,940,343

$0 $0 $114,948,262 $114,948,262 $3,992,081 $3,157,089 $3,157,089 $834,992 $834,992 $118,940,343

73.100-Rental Housing Programs

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$114,948,262 $114,948,262
$3,992,081 $3,157,089 $3,157,089
$834,992 $834,992 $118,940,343

$114,948,262 $114,948,262
$3,992,081 $3,157,089 $3,157,089
$834,992 $834,992 $118,940,343

$114,948,262 $114,948,262
$3,992,081 $3,157,089 $3,157,089
$834,992 $834,992 $118,940,343

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$375,887 $375,887 $375,887

$375,887 $375,887 $375,887

$375,887 $375,887 $375,887

74.100-Research and Surveys

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$375,887

$375,887

$375,887

State General Funds

$375,887

$375,887

$375,887

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$375,887

$375,887

$375,887

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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,962,892 $2,962,892 $1,702,960 $1,702,960
$776,725 $300,000 $300,000 $476,725 $476,725
$60,480 $60,480 $60,480 $5,503,057

$2,962,892 $2,962,892 $1,702,960 $1,702,960
$776,725 $300,000 $300,000 $476,725 $476,725
$60,480 $60,480 $60,480 $5,503,057

$2,962,892 $2,962,892 $1,702,960 $1,702,960
$776,725 $300,000 $300,000 $476,725 $476,725
$60,480 $60,480 $60,480 $5,503,057

75.100 -Special Housing Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

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assistance in the development and implementation of an affordable housing plan; and to provide for other special housing initiatives.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,962,892

$2,962,892

$2,962,892

State General Funds

$2,962,892

$2,962,892

$2,962,892

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,702,960

$1,702,960

$1,702,960

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,702,960

$1,702,960

$1,702,960

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$776,725

$776,725

$776,725

Reserved Fund Balances

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$476,725

$476,725

$476,725

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$476,725

$476,725

$476,725

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$60,480

$60,480

$60,480

State Funds Transfers

$60,480

$60,480

$60,480

Agency to Agency Contracts

$60,480

$60,480

$60,480

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,503,057

$5,503,057

$5,503,057

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 AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$731,223 $731,223
$55,284 $55,284 $55,284 $786,507

$731,223 $731,223
$55,284 $55,284 $55,284 $786,507

$731,223 $731,223
$55,284 $55,284 $55,284 $786,507

76.100-State Community Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$731,223

$731,223

$731,223

State General Funds

$731,223

$731,223

$731,223

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$55,284

$55,284

$55,284

Intergovernmental Transfers

$55,284

$55,284

$55,284

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,284 $786,507

$55,284 $786,507

$55,284 $786,507

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,083,407 $21,083,407
$95,000 $95,000 $240,587 $171,000 $171,000 $69,587 $69,587 $21,418,994

$21,083,407 $21,083,407
$95,000 $95,000 $240,587 $171,000 $171,000 $69,587 $69,587 $21,418,994

$21,083,407 $21,083,407
$95,000 $95,000 $240,587 $171,000 $171,000 $69,587 $69,587 $21,418,994

77.1 Increase funds for Regional Economic Business Assistance (REBA) grants.

State General Funds

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

77.100-State Economic Development Program

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$31,083,407 $31,083,407 $31,083,407

State General Funds

$31,083,407 $31,083,407 $31,083,407

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$95,000

$95,000

$95,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$95,000

$95,000

$95,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$240,587

$240,587

$240,587

Intergovernmental Transfers

$171,000

$171,000

$171,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$171,000

$171,000

$171,000

Sales and Services

$69,587

$69,587

$69,587

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$69,587

$69,587

$69,587

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,418,994 $31,418,994 $31,418,994

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

$298,495 $298,495 $298,495

$298,495 $298,495 $298,495

$298,495 $298,495 $298,495

78.100-Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water, wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$298,495

$298,495

$298,495

State General Funds

$298,495

$298,495

$298,495

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$298,495

$298,495

$298,495

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

$11,165,413 $11,165,413 $11,165,413

$11,165,413 $11,165,413 $11,165,413

$11,165,413 $11,165,413 $11,165,413

79.1 Increase funds for Xpress operations. State General Funds

$1,536,761

$1,536,761

$1,536,761

79.100-Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$12,702,174 $12,702,174 $12,702,174

State General Funds

$12,702,174 $12,702,174 $12,702,174

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,702,174 $12,702,174 $12,702,174

Payments to OneGeorgia Authority The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$178,902 $178,902 $178,902 $20,178,902

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$178,902 $178,902 $178,902 $20,178,902

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$178,902 $178,902 $178,902 $20,178,902

80.1 Increase funds for economic development projects.

State General Funds

$15,000,000 $15,000,000 $15,000,000

80.2 Increase funds for competitive grants to local school systems for acquisition of increased network bandwidth, wireless connectivity, live online instruction, and other digital education platforms for students and teachers.

State General Funds

$25,000,000 $25,000,000 $25,000,000

80.100-Payments to OneGeorgia Authority The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority. TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,000,000 $60,000,000
$178,902 $178,902 $178,902 $60,178,902

Appropriation (HB 743)

$60,000,000 $60,000,000
$178,902 $178,902 $178,902 $60,178,902

$60,000,000 $60,000,000
$178,902 $178,902 $178,902 $60,178,902

Section 17: Community Health, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

Section Total - Continuation
$2,922,054,904 $2,922,054,904 $2,922,054,904 $2,346,430,805 $2,346,430,805 $2,346,430,805
$166,193,257 $166,193,257 $166,193,257

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Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
Hospital Authorities 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 Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

291

$167,756,401 $167,756,401 $167,756,401

$241,674,441 $241,674,441 $241,674,441

$6,188,951,918 $6,188,951,918 $6,188,951,918

$26,178,153 $26,178,153 $26,178,153

$5,878,603,415 $5,878,603,415 $5,878,603,415

$284,170,350 $284,170,350 $284,170,350

$217,787,828 $217,787,828 $217,787,828

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$3,532,809,093 $3,532,809,093 $3,532,809,093

$3,532,809,093 $3,532,809,093 $3,532,809,093

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$3,250,783,312 $3,250,783,312 $3,250,783,312

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$12,861,603,743 $12,861,603,743 $12,861,603,743

Section Total - Final
$2,969,638,500 $2,380,868,677
$166,642,729 $167,756,401 $254,370,693 $6,288,057,035 $26,178,153 $5,915,992,236 $345,886,646 $219,320,828

$2,969,688,501 $2,380,918,678
$166,642,729 $167,756,401 $254,370,693 $6,290,817,518 $26,178,153 $5,918,752,719 $345,886,646 $220,747,336

$2,969,648,501 $2,380,878,678
$166,642,729 $167,756,401 $254,370,693 $6,312,760,002 $26,178,153 $5,940,695,203 $345,886,646 $220,747,336

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Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
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 Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,533,000

$1,533,000

$1,533,069

$1,533,000

$1,533,000

$1,533,069

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$1,000,000

$2,426,508

$2,426,439

$1,000,000

$2,426,508

$2,426,439

$3,409,814,216 $3,409,814,216 $3,409,814,216

$3,409,814,216 $3,409,814,216 $3,409,814,216

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$3,127,788,435 $3,127,788,435 $3,127,788,435

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$12,886,830,579 $12,891,067,571 $12,912,970,055

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
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 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

$65,377,496 $65,377,496 $264,894,418
$1,921,233 $239,116,517 $23,856,668
$1,330,000 $330,000 $330,000
$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $19,516,620 $19,516,620

$65,377,496 $65,377,496 $264,894,418
$1,921,233 $239,116,517 $23,856,668
$1,330,000 $330,000 $330,000
$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $19,516,620 $19,516,620

$65,377,496 $65,377,496 $264,894,418
$1,921,233 $239,116,517 $23,856,668
$1,330,000 $330,000 $330,000
$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $19,516,620 $19,516,620

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Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,168,519 $18,348,101 $351,118,534

$1,168,519 $18,348,101 $351,118,534

$1,168,519 $18,348,101 $351,118,534

81.1 Increase funds for the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) contract for new members enrolled under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$755,000 $755,000 $1,510,000

$755,000 $755,000 $1,510,000

$755,000 $755,000 $1,510,000

81.2 Increase funds for personnel for the transfer of Foster Care and Adoption Assistance members to managed care.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$102,667 $102,667 $205,334

$102,667 $102,667 $205,334

$102,667 $102,667 $205,334

81.100-Departmental Administration and Program Support

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$66,235,163 $66,235,163 $66,235,163

State General Funds

$66,235,163 $66,235,163 $66,235,163

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$265,752,085 $265,752,085 $265,752,085

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,921,233

$1,921,233

$1,921,233

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$239,974,184 $239,974,184 $239,974,184

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$23,856,668 $23,856,668 $23,856,668

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,330,000

$1,330,000

$1,330,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$19,516,620 $19,516,620 $19,516,620

State Funds Transfers

$19,516,620 $19,516,620 $19,516,620

Agency to Agency Contracts

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

Health Insurance Payments

$18,348,101 $18,348,101 $18,348,101

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$352,833,868 $352,833,868 $352,833,868

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Georgia Board of Dentistry
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

82.1 Increase funds for operations for the Georgia Board of Dentistry transfer from the Office of the Secretary of State to the Department of Community Health in HB132 (2013 Session).

State General Funds

$725,800

$725,800

$725,800

82.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists, regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists, regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists, regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

82.100-Georgia Board of Dentistry

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists,

regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$725,800

$725,800

$725,800

State General Funds

$725,800

$725,800

$725,800

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$725,800

$725,800

$725,800

Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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83.1 Increase funds for operations for the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy transfer from the Office of the Secretary of State to the Department of Community Health in HB132 (2013 Session).

State General Funds

$674,200

$674,200

$674,200

83.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

83.100-Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the

practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$674,200

$674,200

$674,200

State General Funds

$674,200

$674,200

$674,200

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$674,200

$674,200

$674,200

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,742,234 $6,742,234 $16,446,551 $16,030,301
$416,250 $23,188,785

$6,742,234 $6,742,234 $16,446,551 $16,030,301
$416,250 $23,188,785

$6,742,234 $6,742,234 $16,446,551 $16,030,301
$416,250 $23,188,785

84.100 -Health Care Access and Improvement

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants and other support services for programs that seek to improve health access and

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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

$6,742,234

$6,742,234

$6,742,234

State General Funds

$6,742,234

$6,742,234

$6,742,234

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$16,446,551 $16,446,551 $16,446,551

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$16,030,301 $16,030,301 $16,030,301

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$416,250

$416,250

$416,250

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,188,785 $23,188,785 $23,188,785

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

$6,959,146 $6,959,146 $8,296,900 $5,439,405 $2,857,495
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $15,356,046

$6,959,146 $6,959,146 $8,296,900 $5,439,405 $2,857,495
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $15,356,046

$6,959,146 $6,959,146 $8,296,900 $5,439,405 $2,857,495
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $15,356,046

85.100-Healthcare Facility Regulation

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,959,146

$6,959,146

$6,959,146

State General Funds

$6,959,146

$6,959,146

$6,959,146

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,296,900

$8,296,900

$8,296,900

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,439,405

$5,439,405

$5,439,405

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,857,495

$2,857,495

$2,857,495

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

$15,356,046 $15,356,046 $15,356,046

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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 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $141,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $398,662,493

$0 $0 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $141,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $398,662,493

$0 $0 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $141,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $398,662,493

86.1 Increase funds for the state match for private deemed and non-deemed hospitals eligible for the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program. (H:Provide state ($14,445,532) and other funds ($1,426,508) for all private deemed and nondeemed hospitals eligible for the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program)(S:Increase state ($14,445,532) and other ($1,426,439) funds to provide state matching funds for all private deemed and non-deemed hospitals eligible for the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$14,445,532 $27,954,034
$42,399,566

$14,445,532 $30,714,517
$1,426,508 $46,586,557

$14,445,532 $30,591,645
$1,426,439 $46,463,616

86.2 Utilize prior year reserves for the state match for private deemed and non-deemed hospitals eligible for the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program.

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$2,966,560 $1,533,000 $4,499,560

$2,966,560 $1,533,000 $4,499,560

$2,954,838 $1,533,069 $4,487,907

86.100 -Indigent Care Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals, that serve medically

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indigent Georgians. TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
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

$14,445,532 $14,445,532 $287,996,563 $287,996,563 $143,119,524
$1,533,000 $1,533,000 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000
$445,561,619

$14,445,532 $14,445,532 $290,757,046 $290,757,046 $144,546,032
$1,533,000 $1,533,000 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $1,426,508 $1,426,508 $449,748,610

$14,445,532 $14,445,532 $290,622,452 $290,622,452 $144,546,032
$1,533,069 $1,533,069 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $1,426,439 $1,426,439 $449,614,016

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,588,229,982 $1,394,295,280
$167,756,401 $26,178,301 $3,149,479,068
$2,787,214 $3,146,691,854
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632

$1,588,229,982 $1,394,295,280
$167,756,401 $26,178,301 $3,149,479,068
$2,787,214 $3,146,691,854
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632

$1,588,229,982 $1,394,295,280
$167,756,401 $26,178,301 $3,149,479,068
$2,787,214 $3,146,691,854
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632

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State Funds Transfers Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $5,067,340,670 $5,067,340,670 $5,067,340,670

87.1 Reduce funds for projected growth.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($20,892,257) ($40,267,747) ($61,160,004)

($20,892,257) ($40,267,747) ($61,160,004)

87.2 Reduce funds to reflect savings from monitoring inconsistencies in billing for physician injectable drugs.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($342,000) ($659,171) ($1,001,171)

($342,000) ($659,171) ($1,001,171)

87.3 Increase funds to reflect the cost of medically fragile inmates paroled to private nursing homes.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$500,000 $963,700 $1,463,700

$500,000 $963,700 $1,463,700

87.4 Increase funds to reflect projected Hospital Provider Payment revenue.

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Hospital Provider Fee Total Public Funds:

$2,650,686 $1,375,265 $4,025,951

$2,650,686 $1,375,265 $4,025,951

($20,892,257) ($40,267,747) ($61,160,004)
($342,000) ($659,171) ($1,001,171)
$500,000 $963,700 $1,463,700
$2,650,686 $1,375,265 $4,025,951

87.100 -Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,568,870,990 $1,568,870,990 $1,568,870,990

State General Funds

$1,373,561,023 $1,373,561,023 $1,373,561,023

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$167,756,401 $167,756,401 $167,756,401

Hospital Provider Fee

$27,553,566 $27,553,566 $27,553,566

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,112,166,536 $3,112,166,536 $3,112,166,536

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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

$2,787,214 $3,109,379,322
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $5,010,669,146

$2,787,214 $3,109,379,322
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $5,010,669,146

$2,787,214 $3,109,379,322
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $5,010,669,146

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 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

$1,124,912,513 $744,894,439 $166,193,257 $213,824,817
$2,232,445,330 $2,232,445,330
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,383,103,006

$1,124,912,513 $744,894,439 $166,193,257 $213,824,817
$2,232,445,330 $2,232,445,330
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,383,103,006

$1,124,912,513 $744,894,439 $166,193,257 $213,824,817
$2,232,445,330 $2,232,445,330
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,383,103,006

88.1 Reduce funds for projected growth.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($13,963,246) ($26,912,767) ($40,876,013)

($18,063,245) ($56,892,186) ($74,955,431)

($18,063,245) ($34,815,108) ($52,878,353)

88.2 Increase funds to reflect the increased percentage of Medicaid-eligible children enrolling in Medicaid due to the "woodwork effect" under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

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State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$9,700,000 $18,695,785 $28,395,785

$9,700,000 $18,695,785 $28,395,785

$9,700,000 $18,695,785 $28,395,785

88.3 Increase funds for the state insurance premium tax to Care Management Organizations (CMOs) associated with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) primary care physician rate increase.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$2,100,000 $4,047,541 $6,147,541

$2,100,000 $4,047,541 $6,147,541

$2,100,000 $4,047,541 $6,147,541

88.4 Increase funds for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requirement for 12-month Medicaid eligibility reviews.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$9,700,000 $18,695,785 $28,395,785

$9,700,000 $18,695,785 $28,395,785

$9,700,000 $18,695,785 $28,395,785

88.5 Transfer funds from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to the Department of Community Health for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance members who will be served through a Care Management Organization (CMO).

State General Funds

$8,273,070

$8,273,070

$8,273,070

88.6 Transfer funds from the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Department of Community Health for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance members who will be served through a Care Management Organization (CMO).

State General Funds

$173,333

$173,333

$173,333

88.7 Increase funds for remaining fee-for-service (FFS) claims for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance members being transitioned to managed care.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$3,500,000 $6,745,902 $10,245,902

$3,500,000 $6,745,902 $10,245,902

$3,500,000 $6,745,902 $10,245,902

88.8 Replace funds.
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Total Public Funds:

($449,472) $449,472
$0

($449,472) $449,472
$0

($449,472) $449,472
$0

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88.9 Increase funds to reflect projected Hospital Provider Payment revenue.

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Hospital Provider Fee Total Public Funds:

$21,650,846 $11,233,185 $32,884,031

$21,650,846 $11,233,185 $32,884,031

$21,650,846 $11,233,185 $32,884,031

88.10 Increase funds for the extension of the Planning for Healthy Babies (P4HB) waiver, including prenatal care for Medicaid eligible members at risk of delivering low birth weight babies through June 30, 2014.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$4,100,000 $29,979,419 $34,079,419

$4,100,000 $29,979,419 $34,079,419

88.100 -Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,155,628,855 $1,155,628,856 $1,155,628,856

State General Funds

$763,928,124 $763,928,125 $763,928,125

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$166,642,729 $166,642,729 $166,642,729

Hospital Provider Fee

$225,058,002 $225,058,002 $225,058,002

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,275,368,422 $2,275,368,422 $2,297,445,500

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,275,368,422 $2,275,368,422 $2,297,445,500

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

$3,456,742,440 $3,456,742,441 $3,478,819,519

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

$82,317,878 $80,646,555
$1,671,323

$82,317,878 $80,646,555
$1,671,323

$82,317,878 $80,646,555
$1,671,323

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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

$260,313,682 $260,313,682
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $342,783,343

$260,313,682 $260,313,682
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $342,783,343

$260,313,682 $260,313,682
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $342,783,343

89.1 Increase funds for projected growth.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$14,705,504 $46,798,067 $61,503,571

$14,705,504 $46,798,067 $61,503,571

$14,705,504 $46,798,067 $61,503,571

89.2 Increase funds to reflect the increased percentage of PeachCare-eligible children enrolling in PeachCare due to the "woodwork effect" under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$4,600,000 $14,638,812 $19,238,812

$4,600,000 $14,638,812 $19,238,812

$4,600,000 $14,638,812 $19,238,812

89.3 Increase funds to reflect projected Hospital Provider Payment revenue.

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Hospital Provider Fee Total Public Funds:

$279,417 $87,802
$367,219

$279,417 $87,802
$367,219

$279,417 $87,802
$367,219

89.100 -PeachCare

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$101,711,184 $101,711,184 $101,711,184

State General Funds

$99,952,059 $99,952,059 $99,952,059

Hospital Provider Fee

$1,759,125

$1,759,125

$1,759,125

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$322,029,978 $322,029,978 $322,029,978

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$322,029,978 $322,029,978 $322,029,978

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

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$423,892,945 $423,892,945 $423,892,945

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.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211

$0 $0 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211

$0 $0 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211

90.1 Increase funds for projected increased enrollment due to the individual mandate and auto-enrollment of new employees as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Health Insurance Payments

$23,353,000 $23,353,000 $23,353,000

90.2 Increase funds for additional preventive health benefits required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Health Insurance Payments

$2,892,945

$2,892,945

$2,892,945

90.3 Increase funds for the Comparative Effectiveness Research fee required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Health Insurance Payments

$167,592

$167,592

$167,592

90.4 Reduce funds to reflect savings from the re-procurement of vendor services.

Health Insurance Payments

($13,275,000) ($13,275,000) ($13,275,000)

90.5 Reduce funds to reflect savings from plan design changes effective January 1, 2014.

Health Insurance Payments

($3,260,000) ($3,260,000) ($3,260,000)

90.6 Reduce funds to reflect reduced membership, medical services utilization, and medical trend since the previous projection.

Health Insurance Payments

($291,283,824) ($291,283,824) ($293,558,748)

90.7 Increase funds for reserves to fund future claims and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) liabilities.

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Health Insurance Payments 90.8 Increase funds for pharmacy, office visit, and emergency room co-pays. Health Insurance Payments

$158,410,410 $158,410,410 $102,685,334 $58,000,000

90.100-State Health Benefit Plan

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,109,440,334 $3,109,440,334 $3,109,440,334 $3,109,440,334

$3,109,440,334 $3,109,440,334 $3,109,440,334 $3,109,440,334

$3,109,440,334 $3,109,440,334 $3,109,440,334 $3,109,440,334

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

$678,277 $678,277 $678,277

$678,277 $678,277 $678,277

$678,277 $678,277 $678,277

91.1 Increase funds for Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) maintenance fees for the Georgia Physician Careers website in the Board Administration program by transferring savings from the Graduate Medical Education program.

State General Funds

$6,366

$6,366

$6,366

91.100-Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Board Administration

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$684,643

State General Funds

$684,643

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$684,643

Appropriation (HB 743)

$684,643 $684,643 $684,643

$684,643 $684,643 $684,643

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Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: 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

$8,264,543 $8,264,543 $8,264,543

$8,264,543 $8,264,543 $8,264,543

$8,264,543 $8,264,543 $8,264,543

92.1 Reduce funds for unallocated new program development funds in the Graduate Medical Education program and transfer savings to the Board Administration program for Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) maintenance fees for the Georgia Physician Careers website.

State General Funds

($6,366)

($6,366)

($6,366)

92.2 Reduce funds for unallocated new program development funds in the Graduate Medical Education program and transfer savings to the Physicians for Rural Areas program for one additional loan payment award.

State General Funds

($20,000)

($20,000)

($20,000)

92.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Graduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$8,238,177

$8,238,177

$8,238,177

State General Funds

$8,238,177

$8,238,177

$8,238,177

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,238,177

$8,238,177

$8,238,177

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

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

$20,969,911 $20,969,911

$20,969,911 $20,969,911

$20,969,911 $20,969,911

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,969,911 $20,969,911 $20,969,911

93.100-Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$20,969,911 $20,969,911 $20,969,911

State General Funds

$20,969,911 $20,969,911 $20,969,911

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,969,911 $20,969,911 $20,969,911

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

$10,933,643 $10,933,643 $10,933,643

$10,933,643 $10,933,643 $10,933,643

$10,933,643 $10,933,643 $10,933,643

94.100-Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$10,933,643 $10,933,643 $10,933,643

State General Funds

$10,933,643 $10,933,643 $10,933,643

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,933,643 $10,933,643 $10,933,643

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Physicians for Rural Areas

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

of aid to promising medical students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$870,000

$870,000

$870,000

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State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$870,000 $870,000

$870,000 $870,000

$870,000 $870,000

95.1 Increase funds for one loan repayment award in the Physicians for Rural Areas program by transferring savings from the Graduate Medical Education program.

State General Funds

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

95.100-Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Physicians for Rural Areas

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$890,000

$890,000

$890,000

State General Funds

$890,000

$890,000

$890,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$890,000

$890,000

$890,000

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

$2,055,432 $2,055,432 $2,055,432

$2,055,432 $2,055,432 $2,055,432

$2,055,432 $2,055,432 $2,055,432

96.100-Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Undergraduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,055,432

$2,055,432

$2,055,432

State General Funds

$2,055,432

$2,055,432

$2,055,432

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,055,432

$2,055,432

$2,055,432

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Georgia Composite Medical Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, residency trainees,

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,993,168 $1,993,168
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $2,093,168

$1,993,168 $1,993,168
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $2,093,168

$1,993,168 $1,993,168
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $2,093,168

97.1 Increase funds for the implementation of Pain Management Clinic licensure. State General Funds 97.2 Increase funds to implement the Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services Act. State General Funds

$129,741

$129,741

$129,741 $10,000

97.100-Georgia Composite Medical Board

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, residency trainees,

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

$2,122,909

$2,122,909

$2,132,909

State General Funds

$2,122,909

$2,122,909

$2,132,909

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

$2,222,909

$2,222,909

$2,232,909

Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public by providing an enforcement

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presence to oversee all laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,750,681 $1,750,681 $1,750,681

$1,750,681 $1,750,681 $1,750,681

$1,750,681 $1,750,681 $1,750,681

98.1 Increase funds for personnel for one additional inspector position. State General Funds

$50,000

$0

98.100 -Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,750,681

$1,800,681

$1,750,681

State General Funds

$1,750,681

$1,800,681

$1,750,681

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,750,681

$1,800,681

$1,750,681

Section 18: Corrections, Department of
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

Section Total - Continuation

$1,131,839,911 $1,131,839,911 $1,131,839,911

$1,131,839,911 $1,131,839,911 $1,131,839,911

$470,555

$470,555

$470,555

$470,555

$470,555

$470,555

$13,581,649 $13,581,649 $13,581,649

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

$12,926,545 $12,926,545 $12,926,545

$12,926,545 $12,926,545 $12,926,545

$1,145,892,115 $1,145,892,115 $1,145,892,115

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$1,131,839,911 $1,131,839,911
$470,555

$1,130,915,582 $1,130,915,582
$470,555

$1,131,260,360 $1,131,260,360
$470,555

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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

$470,555 $13,581,649
$655,104 $655,104 $12,926,545 $12,926,545 $1,145,892,115

$470,555 $13,581,649
$655,104 $655,104 $12,926,545 $12,926,545 $1,144,967,786

$470,555 $13,581,649
$655,104 $655,104 $12,926,545 $12,926,545 $1,145,312,564

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

$6,221,238 $6,221,238
$7,046 $7,046 $7,046 $6,228,284

$6,221,238 $6,221,238
$7,046 $7,046 $7,046 $6,228,284

$6,221,238 $6,221,238
$7,046 $7,046 $7,046 $6,228,284

99.1 Increase funds for the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center program by recognizing savings in subsidy payments in the County Jail Subsidy program for increased information technology and insurance costs.

State General Funds

$28,631

$23,176

$23,176

99.100 -Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$6,249,869

$6,244,414

$6,244,414

State General Funds

$6,249,869

$6,244,414

$6,244,414

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$7,046

$7,046

$7,046

Sales and Services

$7,046

$7,046

$7,046

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$7,046

$7,046

$7,046

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,256,915

$6,251,460

$6,251,460

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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

100.1 Reduce funds for subsidy payments in the County Jail Subsidy program and transfer savings to the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center program, the Detention Centers program, the Food and Farm Operations program, the Health program, the Offender Management program, the Transitional Centers program, the State Prisons program, and the Probation Supervision programs for increased information technology and insurance costs. (H:Transfer funds ($4,075,671) to the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center, Detention Centers, Food and Farm Operations, Health, Offender Management, Probation Supervision, State Prisons, and Transition Centers programs from the County Jail Subsidy program and reduce funds ($924,329) to meet projected expenditures)(S:Transfer funds to the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center, Detention Centers, Food and Farm Operations, Health, Offender Management, Probation Supervision, State Prisons, and Transitional Centers programs from the County Jail Subsidy program and reduce funds to meet projected expenditures)

State General Funds

($5,000,000) ($5,000,000) ($7,000,000)

100.2 Reflect an increase in reimbursements to counties to $43.00 per day effective April 1, 2014. (H:YES)(S:NO)

State General Funds

$0

$0

100.100 -County Jail Subsidy

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$4,596,724

$4,596,724

$2,596,724

State General Funds

$4,596,724

$4,596,724

$2,596,724

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,596,724

$4,596,724

$2,596,724

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,171,292 $36,171,292
$70,555 $70,555 $36,241,847

$36,171,292 $36,171,292
$70,555 $70,555 $36,241,847

$36,171,292 $36,171,292
$70,555 $70,555 $36,241,847

101.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$36,171,292 $36,171,292 $36,171,292

State General Funds

$36,171,292 $36,171,292 $36,171,292

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$70,555

$70,555

$70,555

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$70,555

$70,555

$70,555

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,241,847 $36,241,847 $36,241,847

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,908,861 $28,908,861
$450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $29,358,861

$28,908,861 $28,908,861
$450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $29,358,861

$28,908,861 $28,908,861
$450,000 $450,000 $450,000 $29,358,861

102.1 Increase funds for the Detention Centers program by recognizing savings in subsidy payments in the County Jail Subsidy program for increased information technology and insurance costs.

State General Funds

$186,058

$148,643

$148,643

102.100 -Detention Centers

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide housing, academic education, vocational training, work details, counseling, and

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substance abuse treatment for probationers who require more security or supervision than provided by regular community

supervision.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$29,094,919 $29,057,504 $29,057,504

State General Funds

$29,094,919 $29,057,504 $29,057,504

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

Sales and Services

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,544,919 $29,507,504 $29,507,504

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,510,613 $27,510,613
$300,000 $300,000 $27,810,613

$27,510,613 $27,510,613
$300,000 $300,000 $27,810,613

$27,510,613 $27,510,613
$300,000 $300,000 $27,810,613

103.1 Increase funds for the Food and Farms Operations program by recognizing savings in subsidy payments in the County Jail Subsidy program for increased information technology and insurance costs.

State General Funds

$12,370

$10,538

$10,538

103.100-Food and Farm Operations

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$27,522,983 $27,521,151 $27,521,151

State General Funds

$27,522,983 $27,521,151 $27,521,151

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,822,983 $27,821,151 $27,821,151

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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

$200,205,883 $200,205,883
$390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $200,595,883

$200,205,883 $200,205,883
$390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $200,595,883

$200,205,883 $200,205,883
$390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $200,595,883

104.1 Increase funds for the Health program by recognizing savings in subsidy payments in the County Jail Subsidy program for increased information technology and insurance costs.

State General Funds

$58,100

$43,984

$43,984

104.2 Increase funds to replace the loss of 340B pharmaceutical pricing.

State General Funds

$2,000,000

104.100 -Health

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$200,263,983 $200,249,867 $202,249,867

State General Funds

$200,263,983 $200,249,867 $202,249,867

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

Sales and Services

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$390,000

$390,000

$390,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$200,653,983 $200,639,867 $202,639,867

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$42,388,820 $42,388,820
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,418,820

$42,388,820 $42,388,820
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,418,820

$42,388,820 $42,388,820
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,418,820

105.1 Increase funds for the Offender Management program by recognizing savings in subsidy payments in the County Jail Subsidy program for increased information technology and insurance costs.

State General Funds

$44,001

$39,096

$39,096

105.100 -Offender Management

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$42,432,821 $42,427,916 $42,427,916

State General Funds

$42,432,821 $42,427,916 $42,427,916

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

$42,462,821 $42,457,916 $42,457,916

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

$134,908,024 $134,908,024 $134,908,024

$134,908,024 $134,908,024 $134,908,024

$134,908,024 $134,908,024 $134,908,024

106.100 -Private Prisons

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to contract with private companies to provide cost effective prison facilities that ensure public

safety.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$134,908,024 $134,908,024 $134,908,024

$134,908,024 $134,908,024 $134,908,024

$134,908,024 $134,908,024 $134,908,024

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, as well as support the Georgia Commission on Family Violence.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$99,350,317 $99,350,317
$10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $99,360,317

$99,350,317 $99,350,317
$10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $99,360,317

$99,350,317 $99,350,317
$10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $99,360,317

107.1 Increase funds for the Probation Supervision program by recognizing savings in subsidy payments in the County Jail Subsidy program for increased information technology and insurance costs.

State General Funds

$1,446,438

$1,283,179

$1,283,179

107.100 -Probation Supervision

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to supervise probationers in Day Reporting Centers, the Savannah Impact Program, intensive or

specialized probation, and field supervision, as well as support the Georgia Commission on Family Violence.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$100,796,755 $100,633,496 $100,633,496

State General Funds

$100,796,755 $100,633,496 $100,633,496

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

Sales and Services

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,000

$10,000

$10,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,806,755 $100,643,496 $100,643,496

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; and to provide fire

services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

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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

$518,302,270 $518,302,270
$100,000 $100,000 $12,694,603 $655,104 $655,104 $12,039,499 $12,039,499 $531,096,873

$518,302,270 $518,302,270
$100,000 $100,000 $12,694,603 $655,104 $655,104 $12,039,499 $12,039,499 $531,096,873

$518,302,270 $518,302,270
$100,000 $100,000 $12,694,603 $655,104 $655,104 $12,039,499 $12,039,499 $531,096,873

108.1 Increase funds for the State Prisons program by recognizing savings in subsidy payments in the County Jail Subsidy program for increased information technology and insurance costs.

State General Funds

$3,057,493

$2,393,710

$2,738,488

108.100 -State Prisons

Appropriation (HB 743)

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; and to provide fire

services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and local communities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$521,359,763 $520,695,980 $521,040,758

State General Funds

$521,359,763 $520,695,980 $521,040,758

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$12,694,603 $12,694,603 $12,694,603

Royalties and Rents

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

Sales and Services

$12,039,499 $12,039,499 $12,039,499

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$12,039,499 $12,039,499 $12,039,499

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$534,154,366 $533,490,583 $533,835,361

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

$28,275,869 $28,275,869 $28,275,869

$28,275,869 $28,275,869 $28,275,869

$28,275,869 $28,275,869 $28,275,869

109.1 Increase funds for the Transitional Centers program by recognizing savings in subsidy payments in the County Jail Subsidy program for increased information technology and insurance costs.

State General Funds

$166,909

$133,345

$133,345

109.100 -Transitional Centers

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$28,442,778 $28,409,214 $28,409,214

State General Funds

$28,442,778 $28,409,214 $28,409,214

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,442,778 $28,409,214 $28,409,214

Section 19: Defense, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS 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

Section Total - Continuation

$9,141,317

$9,141,317

$9,141,317

$9,141,317

$74,506,287 $74,506,287

$74,506,287 $74,506,287

$7,641,586

$7,641,586

$6,165,906

$6,165,906

$6,165,906

$6,165,906

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

$1,304,509

$1,304,509

$1,304,509

$1,304,509

$91,289,190 $91,289,190

$9,141,317 $9,141,317 $74,506,287 $74,506,287 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $91,289,190

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Final
$9,912,630 $9,912,630

$9,732,567 $9,732,567

$9,912,630 $9,912,630

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS 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

$74,506,287 $74,506,287
$7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $92,060,503

$74,506,287 $74,506,287
$7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $91,880,440

$74,506,287 $74,506,287
$7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $92,060,503

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,084,860 $1,084,860
$672,334 $672,334 $1,757,194

$1,084,860 $1,084,860
$672,334 $672,334 $1,757,194

$1,084,860 $1,084,860
$672,334 $672,334 $1,757,194

110.1 Increase funds for personnel for one legal counsel position. State General Funds

$180,063

$0

$0

110.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administration to the organized militia in the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,264,923

$1,084,860

$1,084,860

State General Funds

$1,264,923

$1,084,860

$1,084,860

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$672,334

$672,334

$672,334

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$672,334

$672,334

$672,334

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,937,257

$1,757,194

$1,757,194

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

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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 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

$4,756,995 $4,756,995 $63,865,953 $63,865,953 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $76,264,534

$4,756,995 $4,756,995 $63,865,953 $63,865,953 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $76,264,534

$4,756,995 $4,756,995 $63,865,953 $63,865,953 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $76,264,534

111.1 Increase funds for personnel for one legal counsel position. State General Funds

$180,063

111.100 -Military Readiness

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$4,756,995

$4,756,995

$4,937,058

State General Funds

$4,756,995

$4,756,995

$4,937,058

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$63,865,953 $63,865,953 $63,865,953

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$63,865,953 $63,865,953 $63,865,953

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$7,641,586

$7,641,586

$7,641,586

Intergovernmental Transfers

$6,165,906

$6,165,906

$6,165,906

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$6,165,906

$6,165,906

$6,165,906

Royalties and Rents

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

Sales and Services

$1,304,509

$1,304,509

$1,304,509

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,304,509 $76,264,534

$1,304,509 $76,264,534

$1,304,509 $76,444,597

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

$3,299,462 $3,299,462 $9,968,000 $9,968,000 $13,267,462

$3,299,462 $3,299,462 $9,968,000 $9,968,000 $13,267,462

$3,299,462 $3,299,462 $9,968,000 $9,968,000 $13,267,462

112.1 Increase funds for the Youth Challenge Academy to meet new federal funding match requirements.

State General Funds

$591,250

$591,250

$591,250

112.100 -Youth Educational Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,890,712

$3,890,712

$3,890,712

State General Funds

$3,890,712

$3,890,712

$3,890,712

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,968,000

$9,968,000

$9,968,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$9,968,000

$9,968,000

$9,968,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,858,712 $13,858,712 $13,858,712

Section 20: Driver Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$60,662,807 $60,662,807

$60,662,807 $60,662,807

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$63,506,928 $63,506,928

$60,662,807 $60,662,807
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $63,506,928

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$61,367,707 $61,367,707
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $64,211,828

$61,367,707 $61,367,707
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $64,211,828

$61,367,707 $61,367,707
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $64,211,828

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

$9,214,452 $9,214,452
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,715,309

$9,214,452 $9,214,452
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,715,309

$9,214,452 $9,214,452
$500,857 $500,857 $500,857 $9,715,309

113.100-Customer Service Support

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck

compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,214,452

$9,214,452

$9,214,452

State General Funds

$9,214,452

$9,214,452

$9,214,452

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

$9,715,309

$9,715,309

$9,715,309

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,591,523 $50,591,523
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $52,419,358

$50,591,523 $50,591,523
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $52,419,358

$50,591,523 $50,591,523
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $52,419,358

114.1 Increase funds to replace federal and other funds for 53 part-time positions at Customer Service Centers in high volume areas.

State General Funds

$704,900

$704,900

$704,900

114.100 -License Issuance

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$51,296,423 $51,296,423 $51,296,423

State General Funds

$51,296,423 $51,296,423 $51,296,423

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

$53,124,258 $53,124,258 $53,124,258

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

$856,832 $856,832 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,372,261

$856,832 $856,832 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,372,261

$856,832 $856,832 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,372,261

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115.100 -Regulatory Compliance

Appropriation (HB 743)

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; and to certify ignition interlock device providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$856,832

$856,832

$856,832

State General Funds

$856,832

$856,832

$856,832

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

$1,372,261

$1,372,261

$1,372,261

Section 21: Early Care and Learning, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$367,625,482 $367,625,482

$55,451,852 $55,451,852

$312,173,630 $312,173,630

$322,714,089 $322,714,089

$123,308,738 $123,308,738

$96,773,342 $96,773,342

$102,632,009 $102,632,009

$120,000

$120,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$690,479,571 $690,479,571

$367,625,482 $55,451,852 $312,173,630 $322,714,089 $123,308,738 $96,773,342 $102,632,009
$120,000 $100,000 $100,000
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $690,479,571

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Final
$367,625,482 $55,451,852

$367,625,482 $55,451,852

$367,625,482 $55,451,852

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Lottery Proceeds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$312,173,630 $322,714,089 $123,308,738 $96,773,342 $102,632,009
$120,000 $100,000 $100,000
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $690,479,571

$312,173,630 $322,714,089 $123,308,738 $96,773,342 $102,632,009
$120,000 $100,000 $100,000
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $690,479,571

$312,173,630 $322,714,089 $123,308,738 $96,773,342 $102,632,009
$120,000 $100,000 $100,000
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $690,479,571

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 CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,451,852 $55,451,852 $175,405,351 $96,773,342 $78,632,009
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $230,872,203

$55,451,852 $55,451,852 $175,405,351 $96,773,342 $78,632,009
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $230,872,203

$55,451,852 $55,451,852 $175,405,351 $96,773,342 $78,632,009
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $230,872,203

116.100 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$55,451,852 $55,451,852 $55,451,852

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State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,451,852 $175,405,351 $96,773,342 $78,632,009
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $230,872,203

$55,451,852 $175,405,351 $96,773,342 $78,632,009
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $230,872,203

$55,451,852 $175,405,351 $96,773,342 $78,632,009
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $230,872,203

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 $122,000,000 $122,000,000 $122,000,000

$0 $0 $122,000,000 $122,000,000 $122,000,000

$0 $0 $122,000,000 $122,000,000 $122,000,000

117.100 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$122,000,000 $122,000,000 $122,000,000

$122,000,000 $122,000,000 $122,000,000

$122,000,000 $122,000,000 $122,000,000

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

$312,173,630 $312,173,630 $312,173,630

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State General Funds Lottery Proceeds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $312,173,630
$162,400 $162,400 $312,336,030

$0 $312,173,630
$162,400 $162,400 $312,336,030

$0 $312,173,630
$162,400 $162,400 $312,336,030

118.100-Pre-Kindergarten Program

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$312,173,630 $312,173,630 $312,173,630

Lottery Proceeds

$312,173,630 $312,173,630 $312,173,630

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$162,400

$162,400

$162,400

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$162,400

$162,400

$162,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$312,336,030 $312,336,030 $312,336,030

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$0 $0 $25,146,338 $1,146,338 $24,000,000 $105,000 $100,000 $100,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000

$0 $0 $25,146,338 $1,146,338 $24,000,000 $105,000 $100,000 $100,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000

$0 $0 $25,146,338 $1,146,338 $24,000,000 $105,000 $100,000 $100,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,271,338 $25,271,338 $25,271,338

119.100 -Quality Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,146,338 $1,146,338
$24,000,000 $105,000 $100,000 $100,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
$25,271,338

$25,146,338 $1,146,338
$24,000,000 $105,000 $100,000 $100,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
$25,271,338

$25,146,338 $1,146,338
$24,000,000 $105,000 $100,000 $100,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
$25,271,338

Section 22: Economic Development, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$36,439,221 $36,439,221

$33,247,304 $33,247,304

$3,191,917

$3,191,917

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$37,098,621 $37,098,621

$36,439,221 $33,247,304
$3,191,917 $659,400 $659,400
$37,098,621

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$36,349,550 $33,247,304
$3,102,246 $659,400

$36,349,550 $33,247,304
$3,102,246 $659,400

$36,374,550 $33,272,304
$3,102,246 $659,400

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$659,400 $37,008,950

$659,400 $37,008,950

$659,400 $37,033,950

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,051,771 $4,051,771 $4,051,771

$4,051,771 $4,051,771 $4,051,771

$4,051,771 $4,051,771 $4,051,771

120.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$4,051,771

$4,051,771

$4,051,771

State General Funds

$4,051,771

$4,051,771

$4,051,771

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,051,771

$4,051,771

$4,051,771

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

$905,693 $905,693 $905,693

$905,693 $905,693 $905,693

$905,693 $905,693 $905,693

121.100-Film, Video, and Music

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$905,693

$905,693

$905,693

State General Funds

$905,693

$905,693

$905,693

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$905,693

$905,693

$905,693

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 Capitol Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$586,466 $586,466 $659,400 $659,400 $1,245,866

$586,466 $586,466 $659,400 $659,400 $1,245,866

$586,466 $586,466 $659,400 $659,400 $1,245,866

122.100-Arts, Georgia Council for the

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$586,466

$586,466

$586,466

State General Funds

$586,466

$586,466

$586,466

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,245,866

$1,245,866

$1,245,866

Global Commerce

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the

international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a network of statewide and regional project

managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; help develop international markets for Georgia

products and attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of

overseas offices and representatives, and by providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,145,635 $10,145,635 $10,145,635

$10,145,635 $10,145,635 $10,145,635

$10,145,635 $10,145,635 $10,145,635

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123.100 -Global Commerce

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the

international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a network of statewide and regional project

managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; help develop international markets for Georgia

products and attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of

overseas offices and representatives, and by providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,145,635 $10,145,635 $10,145,635

State General Funds

$10,145,635 $10,145,635 $10,145,635

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,145,635 $10,145,635 $10,145,635

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 Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,533,628 $7,341,711 $3,191,917
$10,533,628

$10,533,628 $7,341,711 $3,191,917
$10,533,628

$10,533,628 $7,341,711 $3,191,917
$10,533,628

125.1 Reduce funds for Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists (DCCS) to fund only existing DCCS obligations.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($89,671)

($89,671)

($89,671)

125.100 -Innovation and Technology

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$10,443,957 $10,443,957 $10,443,957

State General Funds

$7,341,711

$7,341,711

$7,341,711

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$3,102,246

$3,102,246

$3,102,246

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,443,957 $10,443,957 $10,443,957

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$912,002 $912,002 $912,002

$912,002 $912,002 $912,002

$912,002 $912,002 $912,002

126.100 -Small and Minority Business Development

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$912,002

$912,002

$912,002

State General Funds

$912,002

$912,002

$912,002

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$912,002

$912,002

$912,002

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

$9,304,026 $9,304,026 $9,304,026

$9,304,026 $9,304,026 $9,304,026

$9,304,026 $9,304,026 $9,304,026

127.1 Increase funds for the Georgia Civil War Commission. State General Funds

$25,000

127.100 -Tourism

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$9,304,026

$9,304,026

$9,329,026

State General Funds

$9,304,026

$9,304,026

$9,329,026

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,304,026

$9,304,026

$9,329,026

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Section 23: Education, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
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

Section Total - Continuation

$7,409,293,094 $7,409,293,094

$7,409,293,094 $7,409,293,094

$1,688,025,021 $1,688,025,021

$1,688,025,021 $1,688,025,021

$5,395,610

$5,395,610

$892,739

$892,739

$892,739

$892,739

$61,006

$61,006

$61,006

$61,006

$4,441,865

$4,441,865

$4,441,865

$4,441,865

$9,102,713,725 $9,102,713,725

$7,409,293,094 $7,409,293,094 $1,688,025,021 $1,688,025,021
$5,395,610 $892,739 $892,739 $61,006 $61,006
$4,441,865 $4,441,865 $9,102,713,725

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
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

Section Total - Final
$7,544,861,745 $7,361,903,159
$182,958,586 $1,688,025,021 $1,688,025,021
$5,395,610 $892,739 $892,739 $61,006 $61,006
$4,441,865 $4,441,865 $9,238,282,376

$7,545,784,627 $7,362,826,041
$182,958,586 $1,688,025,021 $1,688,025,021
$5,395,610 $892,739 $892,739 $61,006 $61,006
$4,441,865 $4,441,865 $9,239,205,258

$7,545,784,627 $7,362,826,041
$182,958,586 $1,688,025,021 $1,688,025,021
$5,395,610 $892,739 $892,739 $61,006 $61,006
$4,441,865 $4,441,865 $9,239,205,258

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
128.1 Increase funds for the Extended Day/Year Program. State General Funds

$8,005,227 $8,005,227
$293,339 $293,339 $8,298,566

$8,005,227 $8,005,227
$293,339 $293,339 $8,298,566

$8,005,227 $8,005,227
$293,339 $293,339 $8,298,566

$158,319

$158,319

128.100 -Agricultural Education

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$8,005,227

$8,163,546

$8,163,546

State General Funds

$8,005,227

$8,163,546

$8,163,546

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$293,339

$293,339

$293,339

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$293,339

$293,339

$293,339

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,298,566

$8,456,885

$8,456,885

Business and Finance Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,106,636 $7,106,636
$36,212 $36,212 $7,142,848

$7,106,636 $7,106,636
$36,212 $36,212 $7,142,848

$7,106,636 $7,106,636
$36,212 $36,212 $7,142,848

129.100 -Business and Finance Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,106,636

$7,106,636

$7,106,636

State General Funds

$7,106,636

$7,106,636

$7,106,636

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$36,212

$36,212

$36,212

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,212 $7,142,848

$36,212 $7,142,848

$36,212 $7,142,848

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,818,439 $3,818,439 $24,187,822 $24,187,822 $28,006,261

$3,818,439 $3,818,439 $24,187,822 $24,187,822 $28,006,261

$3,818,439 $3,818,439 $24,187,822 $24,187,822 $28,006,261

130.100 -Central Office

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,818,439

$3,818,439

$3,818,439

State General Funds

$3,818,439

$3,818,439

$3,818,439

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$24,187,822 $24,187,822 $24,187,822

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$24,187,822 $24,187,822 $24,187,822

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,006,261 $28,006,261 $28,006,261

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

$2,001,290 $2,001,290 $3,100,000 $3,100,000 $5,101,290

$2,001,290 $2,001,290 $3,100,000 $3,100,000 $5,101,290

$2,001,290 $2,001,290 $3,100,000 $3,100,000 $5,101,290

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131.100 -Charter Schools

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,001,290

$2,001,290

$2,001,290

State General Funds

$2,001,290

$2,001,290

$2,001,290

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,101,290

$5,101,290

$5,101,290

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

$933,100 $933,100 $933,100

$933,100 $933,100 $933,100

$933,100 $933,100 $933,100

132.100-Communities in Schools

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,401,648 $3,401,648 $2,630,359 $2,630,359 $6,032,007

$3,401,648 $3,401,648 $2,630,359 $2,630,359 $6,032,007

$3,401,648 $3,401,648 $2,630,359 $2,630,359 $6,032,007

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133.100-Curriculum Development

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,401,648

$3,401,648

$3,401,648

State General Funds

$3,401,648

$3,401,648

$3,401,648

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,630,359

$2,630,359

$2,630,359

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,630,359

$2,630,359

$2,630,359

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,032,007

$6,032,007

$6,032,007

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
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450

$0 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450

$0 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450

134.100-Federal Programs

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450

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

$60,103,747 $60,103,747
$8,040,000 $8,040,000

$60,103,747 $60,103,747
$8,040,000 $8,040,000

$60,103,747 $60,103,747
$8,040,000 $8,040,000

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$68,143,747 $68,143,747 $68,143,747

135.1 Increase funds for training and experience not funded in HB106 (2013 Session).

State General Funds

$1,091,664

$1,091,664

$1,091,664

135.100-Severely Emotionally Disturbed

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$61,195,411 $61,195,411 $61,195,411

State General Funds

$61,195,411 $61,195,411 $61,195,411

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,040,000

$8,040,000

$8,040,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$8,040,000

$8,040,000

$8,040,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,235,411 $69,235,411 $69,235,411

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

$3,068,852 $3,068,852 $2,406,200 $2,406,200 $2,406,200 $5,475,052

$3,068,852 $3,068,852 $2,406,200 $2,406,200 $2,406,200 $5,475,052

$3,068,852 $3,068,852 $2,406,200 $2,406,200 $2,406,200 $5,475,052

136.1 Transfer funds from the Information Technology Services program to the Georgia Virtual School program for the development of 20 courses.

State General Funds

$700,000

$700,000

$700,000

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136.100 -Georgia Virtual School

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,768,852

$3,768,852

$3,768,852

State General Funds

$3,768,852

$3,768,852

$3,768,852

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,406,200

$2,406,200

$2,406,200

Sales and Services

$2,406,200

$2,406,200

$2,406,200

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,406,200

$2,406,200

$2,406,200

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,175,052

$6,175,052

$6,175,052

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

$961,934 $961,934 $961,934

$961,934 $961,934 $961,934

$961,934 $961,934 $961,934

137.1 Transfer funds to reflect an Executive Order signed July 26, 2013 from the Department of Education to the Governor's Office of Student Achievement to align the budget and expenditures for the operations of the Governor's Honors Program.

State General Funds

($383,951)

($383,951)

($383,951)

137.100 -Governor's Honors Program

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$577,983

$577,983

$577,983

State General Funds

$577,983

$577,983

$577,983

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$577,983

$577,983

$577,983

Information Technology Services The purpose of this appropriation is to provide internet access for local school systems.

Continuation Budget

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,027,384 $16,027,384
$1,305,535 $1,305,535 $17,332,919

$16,027,384 $16,027,384
$1,305,535 $1,305,535 $17,332,919

$16,027,384 $16,027,384
$1,305,535 $1,305,535 $17,332,919

138.1 Reduce funds for personnel and infrastructure upgrades and transfer savings from the Information Technology Services program to the Georgia Virtual School program for the development of 20 courses.

State General Funds

($700,000)

($700,000)

($700,000)

138.100 -Information Technology Services

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide internet access for local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,327,384

State General Funds

$15,327,384

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,305,535

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,305,535

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,632,919

Appropriation (HB 743)

$15,327,384 $15,327,384
$1,305,535 $1,305,535 $16,632,919

$15,327,384 $15,327,384
$1,305,535 $1,305,535 $16,632,919

Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including children in residential education facilities and sparsity

grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,754,029 $6,754,029 $6,754,029

$6,754,029 $6,754,029 $6,754,029

$6,754,029 $6,754,029 $6,754,029

139.1 Increase funds for enrollment and programmatic changes for Devereux Ackerman Academy and Murphy-Harpst Academy.

State General Funds

$294,415

$294,415

139.100-Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including children in residential education facilities and sparsity

grants.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,754,029 $6,754,029 $6,754,029

$7,048,444 $7,048,444 $7,048,444

$7,048,444 $7,048,444 $7,048,444

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,847,313 $22,847,313 $579,943,528 $579,943,528 $602,790,841

$22,847,313 $22,847,313 $579,943,528 $579,943,528 $602,790,841

$22,847,313 $22,847,313 $579,943,528 $579,943,528 $602,790,841

140.100 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$22,847,313 $22,847,313 $22,847,313

State General Funds

$22,847,313 $22,847,313 $22,847,313

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$579,943,528 $579,943,528 $579,943,528

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$579,943,528 $579,943,528 $579,943,528

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$602,790,841 $602,790,841 $602,790,841

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

$29,176,324 $29,176,324 $29,176,324

$29,176,324 $29,176,324 $29,176,324

$29,176,324 $29,176,324 $29,176,324

141.100 -Preschool Handicapped

Appropriation (HB 743)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,176,324 $29,176,324 $29,176,324

$29,176,324 $29,176,324 $29,176,324

$29,176,324 $29,176,324 $29,176,324

Quality Basic Education Equalization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking below the statewide

average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$474,433,734 $474,433,734 $474,433,734

$474,433,734 $474,433,734 $474,433,734

$474,433,734 $474,433,734 $474,433,734

142.1 Increase funds for Ware County Schools to reflect a corrected millage rate. State General Funds

$890,421

$890,421

142.100 -Quality Basic Education Equalization

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking below the statewide

average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$474,433,734 $475,324,155 $475,324,155

State General Funds

$474,433,734 $475,324,155 $475,324,155

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$474,433,734 $475,324,155 $475,324,155

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

($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044)

143.1 Increase funds for virtual state charter schools to reflect a new calculation for Local Five Mill Share.

State General Funds

$1,570,220

$1,570,220

$1,570,220

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143.2 Increase funds for Troup County Schools to reflect a corrected tax digest. (S:Increase funds for Troup County Schools to reflect a corrected tax digest pursuant to the establishment of the Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding Joint Study Committee)

State General Funds

$1,726,529

$1,726,529

143.100 -Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

($1,701,222,824) ($1,699,496,295) ($1,699,496,295)

State General Funds

($1,701,222,824) ($1,699,496,295) ($1,699,496,295)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,701,222,824) ($1,699,496,295) ($1,699,496,295)

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806

144.1 Increase funds for the midterm adjustment for enrollment growth. State General Funds

$130,528,388 $129,537,462 $129,537,462

144.2 Increase funds for the midterm adjustment for the Special Needs Scholarship. (H and S:Adjust funds for a midterm adjustment for the Special Needs Scholarship)

State General Funds

$1,322,620

($999,036)

($999,036)

144.3 Increase funds for Move on When Ready to meet projected need. State General Funds

$146,229

$146,229

$146,229

144.4 Increase funds for the midterm adjustment for enrollment growth in charter systems.

State General Funds

$1,293,481

$1,293,586

$1,293,586

144.5 Replace funds.

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State General Funds Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs Total Public Funds:

($182,958,586) ($182,958,586) ($182,958,586)

$182,958,586 $182,958,586 $182,958,586

$0

$0

$0

144.6 Increase funds for Tift County Schools ($83,027) and Provost Academy ($924,329) to reflect a corrected FTE count.

State General Funds

$1,007,356

$1,007,356

144.100-Quality Basic Education Program

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$8,526,943,524 $8,524,638,403 $8,524,638,403

State General Funds

$8,343,984,938 $8,341,679,817 $8,341,679,817

Revenue Shortfall Reserve for K-12 Needs

$182,958,586 $182,958,586 $182,958,586

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,526,943,524 $8,524,638,403 $8,524,638,403

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

$8,425,704 $8,425,704 $8,425,704

$8,425,704 $8,425,704 $8,425,704

$8,425,704 $8,425,704 $8,425,704

145.100-Regional Education Service Agencies

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$8,425,704

$8,425,704

$8,425,704

State General Funds

$8,425,704

$8,425,704

$8,425,704

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,425,704

$8,425,704

$8,425,704

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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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,957,474 $5,957,474 $4,675,789 $4,675,789 $10,633,263

$5,957,474 $5,957,474 $4,675,789 $4,675,789 $10,633,263

$5,957,474 $5,957,474 $4,675,789 $4,675,789 $10,633,263

146.100 -School Improvement

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$5,957,474

$5,957,474

$5,957,474

State General Funds

$5,957,474

$5,957,474

$5,957,474

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,675,789

$4,675,789

$4,675,789

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,675,789

$4,675,789

$4,675,789

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,633,263 $10,633,263 $10,633,263

State Charter School Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the

growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are

approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821

$0 $0 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821

$0 $0 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821

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147.100 -State Charter School Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the

growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are

approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821

$2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821

$2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821

State Interagency Transfers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to pass through funding for special education services in other state agencies, teachers'

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

$8,097,963 $8,097,963 $14,623,115 $14,623,115 $22,721,078

$8,097,963 $8,097,963 $14,623,115 $14,623,115 $22,721,078

$8,097,963 $8,097,963 $14,623,115 $14,623,115 $22,721,078

148.100-State Interagency Transfers

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to pass through funding for special education services in other state agencies, teachers'

retirement, and vocational funding for the post-secondary vocational education agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,097,963

$8,097,963

$8,097,963

State General Funds

$8,097,963

$8,097,963

$8,097,963

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,623,115 $14,623,115 $14,623,115

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$14,623,115 $14,623,115 $14,623,115

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,721,078 $22,721,078 $22,721,078

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.

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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

$24,979,573 $24,979,573
$957,589 $892,739 $892,739
$61,006 $61,006
$3,844 $3,844 $25,937,162

$24,979,573 $24,979,573
$957,589 $892,739 $892,739
$61,006 $61,006
$3,844 $3,844 $25,937,162

$24,979,573 $24,979,573
$957,589 $892,739 $892,739
$61,006 $61,006
$3,844 $3,844 $25,937,162

149.100 -State Schools

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$24,979,573 $24,979,573 $24,979,573

State General Funds

$24,979,573 $24,979,573 $24,979,573

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$957,589

$957,589

$957,589

Intergovernmental Transfers

$892,739

$892,739

$892,739

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$892,739

$892,739

$892,739

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$61,006

$61,006

$61,006

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$61,006

$61,006

$61,006

Sales and Services

$3,844

$3,844

$3,844

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,844

$3,844

$3,844

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,937,162 $25,937,162 $25,937,162

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

$15,326,811 $15,326,811 $18,751,202 $18,751,202

$15,326,811 $15,326,811 $18,751,202 $18,751,202

$15,326,811 $15,326,811 $18,751,202 $18,751,202

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,078,013 $34,078,013 $34,078,013

150.1 Increase funds for the Extended Day/Year program. State General Funds

$158,319

$158,319

150.100-Technology/Career Education

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$15,326,811 $15,485,130 $15,485,130

State General Funds

$15,326,811 $15,485,130 $15,485,130

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$18,751,202 $18,751,202 $18,751,202

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$18,751,202 $18,751,202 $18,751,202

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,078,013 $34,236,332 $34,236,332

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

$15,454,204 $15,454,204 $17,004,670 $17,004,670 $32,458,874

$15,454,204 $15,454,204 $17,004,670 $17,004,670 $32,458,874

$15,454,204 $15,454,204 $17,004,670 $17,004,670 $32,458,874

151.100 -Testing

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$15,454,204 $15,454,204 $15,454,204

State General Funds

$15,454,204 $15,454,204 $15,454,204

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,004,670 $17,004,670 $17,004,670

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,004,670 $17,004,670 $17,004,670

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,458,874 $32,458,874 $32,458,874

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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

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

152.100 -Tuition for Multi-Handicapped

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 $2,430.57. 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 Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$29,051,720 $29,051,720

$29,051,720 $29,051,720

$3,857,127

$3,857,127

$3,857,127

$3,857,127

$3,857,127

$3,857,127

$18,747,375 $18,747,375

$18,747,375 $18,747,375

$18,747,375 $18,747,375

$51,656,222 $51,656,222

$29,051,720 $29,051,720
$3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $51,656,222

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Final
$29,051,720 $29,051,720

$29,051,720 $29,051,720

$29,051,720 $29,051,720

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $51,656,222

$3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $51,656,222

$3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $51,656,222

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 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127

$0 $0 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127

$0 $0 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127

153.100-Deferred Compensation

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127

$3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127

$3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127

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

$1,891,720 $1,891,720

$1,891,720 $1,891,720

$1,891,720 $1,891,720

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,891,720

$1,891,720

$1,891,720

154.100-Georgia Military Pension Fund

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,891,720

$1,891,720

$1,891,720

State General Funds

$1,891,720

$1,891,720

$1,891,720

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,891,720

$1,891,720

$1,891,720

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

$27,160,000 $27,160,000 $27,160,000

$27,160,000 $27,160,000 $27,160,000

$27,160,000 $27,160,000 $27,160,000

155.100 -Public School Employees Retirement System

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$27,160,000 $27,160,000 $27,160,000

State General Funds

$27,160,000 $27,160,000 $27,160,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,160,000 $27,160,000 $27,160,000

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 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375

$0 $0 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375

$0 $0 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375

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156.100-System Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375

$18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375

$18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 18.46% for New Plan employees and 13.71% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 15.18% 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 $692.00 per member for State Fiscal Year 2014.

Section 25: Forestry Commission, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS 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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$30,456,519 $30,456,519

$30,456,519 $30,456,519

$5,982,769

$5,982,769

$5,982,769

$5,982,769

$6,974,195

$6,974,195

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

$33,000

$33,000

$33,000

$33,000

$6,754,195

$6,754,195

$6,754,195

$6,754,195

$71,500

$71,500

$71,500

$71,500

$71,500

$71,500

$43,484,983 $43,484,983

$30,456,519 $30,456,519
$5,982,769 $5,982,769 $6,974,195
$187,000 $187,000
$33,000 $33,000 $6,754,195 $6,754,195 $71,500 $71,500 $71,500 $43,484,983

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS 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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$30,456,519 $30,456,519
$5,982,769 $5,982,769 $6,974,195
$187,000 $187,000
$33,000 $33,000 $6,754,195 $6,754,195 $71,500 $71,500 $71,500 $43,484,983

$30,456,519 $30,456,519
$5,982,769 $5,982,769 $6,974,195
$187,000 $187,000
$33,000 $33,000 $6,754,195 $6,754,195 $71,500 $71,500 $71,500 $43,484,983

$30,456,519 $30,456,519
$5,982,769 $5,982,769 $6,974,195
$187,000 $187,000
$33,000 $33,000 $6,754,195 $6,754,195 $71,500 $71,500 $71,500 $43,484,983

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

$3,340,579 $3,340,579
$48,800 $48,800 $76,288 $76,288 $76,288 $3,465,667

$3,340,579 $3,340,579
$48,800 $48,800 $76,288 $76,288 $76,288 $3,465,667

$3,340,579 $3,340,579
$48,800 $48,800 $76,288 $76,288 $76,288 $3,465,667

157.100-Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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.

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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

$3,340,579 $3,340,579
$48,800 $48,800 $76,288 $76,288 $76,288 $3,465,667

$3,340,579 $3,340,579
$48,800 $48,800 $76,288 $76,288 $76,288 $3,465,667

$3,340,579 $3,340,579
$48,800 $48,800 $76,288 $76,288 $76,288 $3,465,667

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 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

$2,214,748 $2,214,748 $3,553,571 $3,553,571 $1,089,732
$187,000 $187,000 $902,732 $902,732
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $6,908,051

$2,214,748 $2,214,748 $3,553,571 $3,553,571 $1,089,732
$187,000 $187,000 $902,732 $902,732
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $6,908,051

$2,214,748 $2,214,748 $3,553,571 $3,553,571 $1,089,732
$187,000 $187,000 $902,732 $902,732
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $6,908,051

158.100-Forest Management

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure the stewardship of forest lands; to collect and analyze state forestry inventory data; to

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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

$2,214,748

$2,214,748

$2,214,748

State General Funds

$2,214,748

$2,214,748

$2,214,748

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,553,571

$3,553,571

$3,553,571

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,553,571

$3,553,571

$3,553,571

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,089,732

$1,089,732

$1,089,732

Intergovernmental Transfers

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

Sales and Services

$902,732

$902,732

$902,732

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$902,732

$902,732

$902,732

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

$6,908,051

$6,908,051

$6,908,051

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents

$24,901,192 $24,901,192
$2,246,681 $2,246,681 $4,741,312
$33,000

$24,901,192 $24,901,192
$2,246,681 $2,246,681 $4,741,312
$33,000

$24,901,192 $24,901,192
$2,246,681 $2,246,681 $4,741,312
$33,000

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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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,000 $4,708,312 $4,708,312
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $31,904,185

$33,000 $4,708,312 $4,708,312
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $31,904,185

$33,000 $4,708,312 $4,708,312
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $31,904,185

159.100-Forest Protection

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$24,901,192 $24,901,192 $24,901,192

State General Funds

$24,901,192 $24,901,192 $24,901,192

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,246,681

$2,246,681

$2,246,681

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,246,681

$2,246,681

$2,246,681

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,741,312

$4,741,312

$4,741,312

Royalties and Rents

$33,000

$33,000

$33,000

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$33,000

$33,000

$33,000

Sales and Services

$4,708,312

$4,708,312

$4,708,312

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,708,312

$4,708,312

$4,708,312

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

State Funds Transfers

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,904,185 $31,904,185 $31,904,185

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.

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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 State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$0 $0 $133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

160.100 -Tree Seedling Nursery

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 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

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

Section 26: Governor, Office of the
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

Section Total - Continuation

$50,984,482 $50,984,482

$50,984,482 $50,984,482

$111,982,654 $111,982,654

$107,967,834 $107,967,834

$200,470

$200,470

$50,984,482 $50,984,482 $111,982,654 $107,967,834
$200,470

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FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances 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 Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,814,350 $2,175,784
$500,000 $500,000 $100,000 $100,000 $747,064 $747,064 $661,031 $661,031 $167,689 $167,689 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $165,290,245

$3,814,350 $2,175,784
$500,000 $500,000 $100,000 $100,000 $747,064 $747,064 $661,031 $661,031 $167,689 $167,689 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $165,290,245

$3,814,350 $2,175,784
$500,000 $500,000 $100,000 $100,000 $747,064 $747,064 $661,031 $661,031 $167,689 $167,689 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $165,290,245

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances 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

Section Total - Final
$51,274,174 $51,274,174 $111,982,654 $107,967,834
$200,470 $3,814,350 $1,613,442
$500,000 $500,000 $100,000 $100,000 $184,722 $184,722 $661,031 $661,031

$51,274,174 $51,274,174 $111,982,654 $107,967,834
$200,470 $3,814,350 $1,613,442
$500,000 $500,000 $100,000 $100,000 $184,722 $184,722 $661,031 $661,031

$51,274,174 $51,274,174 $111,982,654 $107,967,834
$200,470 $3,814,350 $1,613,442
$500,000 $500,000 $100,000 $100,000 $184,722 $184,722 $661,031 $661,031

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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

$167,689 $167,689 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $165,017,595

$167,689 $167,689 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $165,017,595

$167,689 $167,689 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $165,017,595

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

$15,801,567 $15,801,567 $15,801,567

$15,801,567 $15,801,567 $15,801,567

$15,801,567 $15,801,567 $15,801,567

161.100-Governor's Emergency Fund

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on

government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,801,567 $15,801,567 $15,801,567

State General Funds

$15,801,567 $15,801,567 $15,801,567

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,801,567 $15,801,567 $15,801,567

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 AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,939,333 $5,939,333
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,039,333

$5,939,333 $5,939,333
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,039,333

$5,939,333 $5,939,333
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,039,333

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162.100 -Governor's Office

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$5,939,333

$5,939,333

$5,939,333

State General Funds

$5,939,333

$5,939,333

$5,939,333

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

$6,039,333

$6,039,333

$6,039,333

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

$7,882,085 $7,882,085 $7,882,085

$7,882,085 $7,882,085 $7,882,085

$7,882,085 $7,882,085 $7,882,085

163.100 -Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$7,882,085

$7,882,085

$7,882,085

State General Funds

$7,882,085

$7,882,085

$7,882,085

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,882,085

$7,882,085

$7,882,085

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

$822,742 $822,742
$89,558

$822,742 $822,742
$89,558

$822,742 $822,742
$89,558

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,558 $912,300

$89,558 $912,300

$89,558 $912,300

164.1 Increase funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds

$77,903

$77,903

$77,903

164.100 -Child Advocate, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$900,645

$900,645

$900,645

State General Funds

$900,645

$900,645

$900,645

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$89,558

$89,558

$89,558

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$89,558

$89,558

$89,558

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$990,203

$990,203

$990,203

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 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,144,229 $3,144,229 $8,416,066 $4,401,246
$200,470 $3,814,350 $11,560,295

$3,144,229 $3,144,229 $8,416,066 $4,401,246
$200,470 $3,814,350 $11,560,295

$3,144,229 $3,144,229 $8,416,066 $4,401,246
$200,470 $3,814,350 $11,560,295

165.100 -Children and Families, Governor's Office for

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,144,229

$3,144,229

$3,144,229

State General Funds

$3,144,229

$3,144,229

$3,144,229

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,416,066

$8,416,066

$8,416,066

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,401,246 $200,470
$3,814,350 $11,560,295

$4,401,246 $200,470
$3,814,350 $11,560,295

$4,401,246 $200,470
$3,814,350 $11,560,295

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

$2,089,213 $2,089,213 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,600,251

$2,089,213 $2,089,213 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,600,251

$2,089,213 $2,089,213 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,600,251

166.100 -Emergency Management Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,089,213

$2,089,213

$2,089,213

State General Funds

$2,089,213

$2,089,213

$2,089,213

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$29,703,182 $29,703,182 $29,703,182

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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

$29,703,182 $660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325
$32,600,251

$29,703,182 $660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325
$32,600,251

$29,703,182 $660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325
$32,600,251

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$653,584 $653,584 $653,584

$653,584 $653,584 $653,584

$653,584 $653,584 $653,584

167.100-Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$653,584

$653,584

$653,584

State General Funds

$653,584

$653,584

$653,584

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$653,584

$653,584

$653,584

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

$6,122,763 $6,122,763
$411,930

$6,122,763 $6,122,763
$411,930

$6,122,763 $6,122,763
$411,930

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$411,930 $500 $500 $500
$6,535,193

$411,930 $500 $500 $500
$6,535,193

$411,930 $500 $500 $500
$6,535,193

168.100-Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$6,122,763

$6,122,763

$6,122,763

State General Funds

$6,122,763

$6,122,763

$6,122,763

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

$6,535,193

$6,535,193

$6,535,193

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

$5,105,826 $5,105,826 $1,414,753
$747,064 $747,064 $500,000 $500,000 $167,689 $167,689 $6,520,579

$5,105,826 $5,105,826 $1,414,753
$747,064 $747,064 $500,000 $500,000 $167,689 $167,689 $6,520,579

$5,105,826 $5,105,826 $1,414,753
$747,064 $747,064 $500,000 $500,000 $167,689 $167,689 $6,520,579

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169.1 Reduce funds for the 1-800 Call Center due to transfer of the Call Center to the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($114,421) ($562,342) ($676,763)

($114,421) ($562,342) ($676,763)

($114,421) ($562,342) ($676,763)

169.2 Eliminate funds for call-center outreach services effective April 1, 2013. (H and S:Reflect effective date of April 1, 2014)

State General Funds

($57,741)

($57,741)

($57,741)

169.100 -Consumer Protection, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$4,933,664

$4,933,664

$4,933,664

State General Funds

$4,933,664

$4,933,664

$4,933,664

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$852,411

$852,411

$852,411

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$184,722

$184,722

$184,722

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$184,722

$184,722

$184,722

Sales and Services

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$167,689

$167,689

$167,689

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$167,689

$167,689

$167,689

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,786,075

$5,786,075

$5,786,075

Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

$0 $0 $73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

$0 $0 $73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

170.100-Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce.

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

$73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

$73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

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

$565,991 $565,991 $565,991

$565,991 $565,991 $565,991

$565,991 $565,991 $565,991

171.100 -Office of the State Inspector General

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$565,991

$565,991

$565,991

State General Funds

$565,991

$565,991

$565,991

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$565,991

$565,991

$565,991

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

$2,857,149 $2,857,149 $2,857,149

$2,857,149 $2,857,149 $2,857,149

$2,857,149 $2,857,149 $2,857,149

172.1 Transfer funds to reflect an Executive Order signed July 26, 2013 from the Department of Education to the Governor's Office of Student Achievement to align the budget and expenditures for the operations of the Governor's Honors Program.

State General Funds

$383,951

$383,951

$383,951

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172.100 -Student Achievement, Office of

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,241,100

$3,241,100

$3,241,100

State General Funds

$3,241,100

$3,241,100

$3,241,100

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,241,100

$3,241,100

$3,241,100

There is hereby appropriated to the Office of the Governor the sum of $500,000 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 Federal Funds Not Itemized FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 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 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

Section Total - Continuation

$491,774,790 $491,774,790

$485,582,984 $485,582,984

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

$1,006,816,803 $1,006,816,803

$403,993,945 $403,993,945

$613,493

$613,493

$10,886,507 $10,886,507

$18,302,803 $18,302,803

$72,633,885 $72,633,885

$55,906,108 $55,906,108

$61,322,042 $61,322,042

$52,316,281 $52,316,281

$321,290,139 $321,290,139

$321,290,139 $321,290,139

$9,551,600

$9,551,600

$68,674,842 $68,674,842

$96,500

$96,500

$491,774,790 $485,582,984
$6,191,806 $1,006,816,803
$403,993,945 $613,493
$10,886,507 $18,302,803 $72,633,885 $55,906,108 $61,322,042 $52,316,281 $321,290,139 $321,290,139
$9,551,600 $68,674,842
$96,500

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369

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances
Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized 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

$96,500 $465,286 $465,286 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $57,891,301 $57,891,301 $508,250 $508,250 $508,250 $1,567,774,685

$96,500 $465,286 $465,286 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $57,891,301 $57,891,301 $508,250 $508,250 $508,250 $1,567,774,685

$96,500 $465,286 $465,286 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $57,891,301 $57,891,301 $508,250 $508,250 $508,250 $1,567,774,685

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 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 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

Section Total - Final
$502,635,803 $496,443,997
$6,191,806 $1,009,301,139
$406,424,114 $613,493
$10,886,507 $18,302,803 $72,633,885 $55,906,108 $61,376,209 $52,316,281 $321,290,139 $321,290,139
$9,551,600 $68,674,842
$96,500 $96,500 $465,286 $465,286

$502,635,803 $496,443,997
$6,191,806 $1,009,301,139
$406,424,114 $613,493
$10,886,507 $18,302,803 $72,633,885 $55,906,108 $61,376,209 $52,316,281 $321,290,139 $321,290,139
$9,551,600 $68,674,842
$96,500 $96,500 $465,286 $465,286

$502,219,513 $496,027,707
$6,191,806 $1,009,301,139
$406,424,114 $613,493
$10,886,507 $18,302,803 $72,633,885 $55,906,108 $61,376,209 $52,316,281 $321,290,139 $321,290,139
$9,551,600 $68,674,842
$96,500 $96,500 $465,286 $465,286

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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

$10,221,755 $10,221,755 $57,891,301 $57,891,301
$508,250 $508,250 $508,250 $1,581,120,034

$10,221,755 $10,221,755 $57,891,301 $57,891,301
$508,250 $508,250 $508,250 $1,581,120,034

$10,221,755 $10,221,755 $57,891,301 $57,891,301
$508,250 $508,250 $508,250 $1,580,703,744

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 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

$34,230,598 $34,230,598 $55,173,422 $38,773,422 $16,400,000 $16,400,000
$46,500 $46,500 $46,500 $89,450,520

$34,230,598 $34,230,598 $55,173,422 $38,773,422 $16,400,000 $16,400,000
$46,500 $46,500 $46,500 $89,450,520

$34,230,598 $34,230,598 $55,173,422 $38,773,422 $16,400,000 $16,400,000
$46,500 $46,500 $46,500 $89,450,520

173.100 -Adoption Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$34,230,598 $34,230,598 $34,230,598

State General Funds

$34,230,598 $34,230,598 $34,230,598

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$55,173,422 $55,173,422 $55,173,422

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$38,773,422 $38,773,422 $38,773,422

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$16,400,000 $16,400,000 $16,400,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$16,400,000 $16,400,000 $16,400,000

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$46,500 $46,500 $46,500 $89,450,520

$46,500 $46,500 $46,500 $89,450,520

$46,500 $46,500 $46,500 $89,450,520

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 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$0 $0 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$0 $0 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

174.100 -After School Care

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $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

$1,542,554 $1,542,554
$619,263 $619,263

$1,542,554 $1,542,554
$619,263 $619,263

$1,542,554 $1,542,554
$619,263 $619,263

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,161,817

$2,161,817

$2,161,817

175.100 -Child Care Licensing

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,542,554

$1,542,554

$1,542,554

State General Funds

$1,542,554

$1,542,554

$1,542,554

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$619,263

$619,263

$619,263

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$619,263

$619,263

$619,263

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,161,817

$2,161,817

$2,161,817

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 FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $9,777,346 $9,777,346 $9,777,346

$0 $0 $9,777,346 $9,777,346 $9,777,346

$0 $0 $9,777,346 $9,777,346 $9,777,346

176.100 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 FEDERAL FUNDS FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,777,346 $9,777,346 $9,777,346

$9,777,346 $9,777,346 $9,777,346

$9,777,346 $9,777,346 $9,777,346

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

$24,384,404 $24,384,404 $24,384,404

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State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
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

$24,384,404 $69,935,478 $69,815,478
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $97,557,142

$24,384,404 $69,935,478 $69,815,478
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $97,557,142

$24,384,404 $69,935,478 $69,815,478
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $97,557,142

177.1 Increase funds to prevent the loss of 88 child support agents.
State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$1,251,906 $2,430,169 $3,682,075

$1,251,906 $2,430,169 $3,682,075

$1,251,906 $2,430,169 $3,682,075

177.100 -Child Support Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 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

$25,636,310 $25,636,310 $72,365,647 $72,245,647
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $101,239,217

$25,636,310 $25,636,310 $72,365,647 $72,245,647
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $101,239,217

$25,636,310 $25,636,310 $72,365,647 $72,245,647
$120,000 $2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $101,239,217

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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 Federal Funds Not Itemized FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$93,972,766 $93,972,766 $146,136,357 $26,538,029
$200,835 $26,632,970
$279,728 $7,634,795 $84,850,000 $84,850,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$112,490 $112,490 $112,490 $248,721,613

$93,972,766 $93,972,766 $146,136,357 $26,538,029
$200,835 $26,632,970
$279,728 $7,634,795 $84,850,000 $84,850,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$112,490 $112,490 $112,490 $248,721,613

$93,972,766 $93,972,766 $146,136,357 $26,538,029
$200,835 $26,632,970
$279,728 $7,634,795 $84,850,000 $84,850,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$112,490 $112,490 $112,490 $248,721,613

178.1 Increase funds to replace the loss of funds for targeted case management due to the transition of foster care children to managed care.

State General Funds

$2,925,733

$2,925,733

$2,925,733

178.2 Increase funds for personnel for 16 new positions in the Child Protective Services Intake Communication Center (CICC).

State General Funds

$455,936

$455,936

$455,936

178.3 Reduce funds from the base for the appropriation in line 178.101. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

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178.100 -Child Welfare Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$97,354,435 $97,354,435 $97,354,435

State General Funds

$97,354,435 $97,354,435 $97,354,435

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$145,886,357 $145,886,357 $145,886,357

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$26,538,029 $26,538,029 $26,538,029

FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$200,835

$200,835

$200,835

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$26,632,970 $26,632,970 $26,632,970

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$279,728

$279,728

$279,728

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$7,634,795

$7,634,795

$7,634,795

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$84,600,000 $84,600,000 $84,600,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$84,600,000 $84,600,000 $84,600,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

Sales and Services

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

$8,500,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$112,490

$112,490

$112,490

State Funds Transfers

$112,490

$112,490

$112,490

Agency to Agency Contracts

$112,490

$112,490

$112,490

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$251,853,282 $251,853,282 $251,853,282

178.101 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 $16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$0 $0 $16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$0 $0 $16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

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180.100 -Community Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,679,621 $31,679,621 $46,749,029 $21,505,102
$412,658 $209,161 $102,444 $5,792,348 $220,468 $4,772,224 $2,539,375 $11,195,249 $11,195,249 $15,288,067 $15,288,067 $15,288,067 $93,716,717

$31,679,621 $31,679,621 $46,749,029 $21,505,102
$412,658 $209,161 $102,444 $5,792,348 $220,468 $4,772,224 $2,539,375 $11,195,249 $11,195,249 $15,288,067 $15,288,067 $15,288,067 $93,716,717

$31,679,621 $31,679,621 $46,749,029 $21,505,102
$412,658 $209,161 $102,444 $5,792,348 $220,468 $4,772,224 $2,539,375 $11,195,249 $11,195,249 $15,288,067 $15,288,067 $15,288,067 $93,716,717

181.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,679,621 $31,679,621 $46,749,029 $21,505,102
$412,658 $209,161 $102,444 $5,792,348 $220,468 $4,772,224 $2,539,375 $11,195,249 $11,195,249 $15,288,067 $15,288,067 $15,288,067 $93,716,717

$31,679,621 $31,679,621 $46,749,029 $21,505,102
$412,658 $209,161 $102,444 $5,792,348 $220,468 $4,772,224 $2,539,375 $11,195,249 $11,195,249 $15,288,067 $15,288,067 $15,288,067 $93,716,717

$31,679,621 $31,679,621 $46,749,029 $21,505,102
$412,658 $209,161 $102,444 $5,792,348 $220,468 $4,772,224 $2,539,375 $11,195,249 $11,195,249 $15,288,067 $15,288,067 $15,288,067 $93,716,717

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,218,149 $14,218,149
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $17,791,582

$14,218,149 $14,218,149
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $17,791,582

$14,218,149 $14,218,149
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $17,791,582

182.100 -Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Appropriation (HB 743)

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.

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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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,218,149 $14,218,149
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $17,791,582

$14,218,149 $14,218,149
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $17,791,582

$14,218,149 $14,218,149
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $17,791,582

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

$71,477,874 $65,286,068
$6,191,806 $41,416,802 $23,890,113 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $112,894,676

$71,477,874 $65,286,068
$6,191,806 $41,416,802 $23,890,113 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $112,894,676

$71,477,874 $65,286,068
$6,191,806 $41,416,802 $23,890,113 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $112,894,676

183.100-Elder Community Living Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$71,477,874 $71,477,874 $71,477,874

State General Funds

$65,286,068 $65,286,068 $65,286,068

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$41,416,802 $41,416,802 $41,416,802

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$23,890,113 $23,890,113 $23,890,113

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

$112,894,676 $112,894,676 $112,894,676

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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
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,854,249 $2,854,249 $5,866,268 $5,866,268 $8,720,517

$2,854,249 $2,854,249 $5,866,268 $5,866,268 $8,720,517

$2,854,249 $2,854,249 $5,866,268 $5,866,268 $8,720,517

184.100 -Elder Support Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,854,249

$2,854,249

$2,854,249

State General Funds

$2,854,249

$2,854,249

$2,854,249

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,720,517

$8,720,517

$8,720,517

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$0 $0 $55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$0 $0 $55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

185.100 -Energy Assistance

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$55,320,027 $55,320,027

$55,320,027 $55,320,027

$55,320,027 $55,320,027

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,802,450 $11,802,450 $11,802,450

$11,802,450 $11,802,450 $11,802,450

$11,802,450 $11,802,450 $11,802,450

186.100-Family Violence Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$11,802,450 $11,802,450 $11,802,450

State General Funds

$11,802,450 $11,802,450 $11,802,450

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,802,450 $11,802,450 $11,802,450

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 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

$104,285,965 $104,285,965 $126,313,967 $61,705,452
$900,000 $2,882,030
$365,613 $40,832,012 $19,628,860 $19,628,860 $10,221,755 $10,221,755

$104,285,965 $104,285,965 $126,313,967 $61,705,452
$900,000 $2,882,030
$365,613 $40,832,012 $19,628,860 $19,628,860 $10,221,755 $10,221,755

$104,285,965 $104,285,965 $126,313,967 $61,705,452
$900,000 $2,882,030
$365,613 $40,832,012 $19,628,860 $19,628,860 $10,221,755 $10,221,755

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Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,221,755 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $240,821,687 $240,821,687 $240,821,687

187.1 Increase funds for the development of a dedicated Revenue Maximization (RevMax) Medicaid Unit to transition foster care children to managed health care.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$54,167 $54,167 $108,334

$54,167 $54,167 $108,334

$54,167 $54,167 $108,334

187.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in telecommunications expenses.

State General Funds

$638,981

$638,981

$638,981

187.100 -Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$104,979,113 $104,979,113 $104,979,113

State General Funds

$104,979,113 $104,979,113 $104,979,113

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$126,368,134 $126,368,134 $126,368,134

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$61,705,452 $61,705,452 $61,705,452

FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$2,882,030

$2,882,030

$2,882,030

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$365,613

$365,613

$365,613

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$40,886,179 $40,886,179 $40,886,179

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

$10,221,755 $10,221,755 $10,221,755

Intergovernmental Transfers

$10,221,755 $10,221,755 $10,221,755

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$10,221,755 $10,221,755 $10,221,755

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$241,569,002 $241,569,002 $241,569,002

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $61,768,742 $35,981,142 $25,787,600 $25,787,600 $61,768,742

$0 $0 $61,768,742 $35,981,142 $25,787,600 $25,787,600 $61,768,742

$0 $0 $61,768,742 $35,981,142 $25,787,600 $25,787,600 $61,768,742

188.100-Federal Fund Transfers to Other Agencies

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$61,768,742 $61,768,742 $61,768,742

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$35,981,142 $35,981,142 $35,981,142

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$25,787,600 $25,787,600 $25,787,600

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$25,787,600 $25,787,600 $25,787,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,768,742 $61,768,742 $61,768,742

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 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

$72,347,849 $72,347,849 $126,638,575
$196,942 $36,707,274 $89,734,359 $89,734,359 $198,986,424

$72,347,849 $72,347,849 $126,638,575
$196,942 $36,707,274 $89,734,359 $89,734,359 $198,986,424

$72,347,849 $72,347,849 $126,638,575
$196,942 $36,707,274 $89,734,359 $89,734,359 $198,986,424

189.100 -Out of Home Care

Appropriation (HB 743)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS 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

$72,347,849 $72,347,849 $126,638,575
$196,942 $36,707,274 $89,734,359 $89,734,359 $198,986,424

$72,347,849 $72,347,849 $126,638,575
$196,942 $36,707,274 $89,734,359 $89,734,359 $198,986,424

$72,347,849 $72,347,849 $126,638,575
$196,942 $36,707,274 $89,734,359 $89,734,359 $198,986,424

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 $9,303,613 $9,303,613 $9,303,613

$0 $0 $9,303,613 $9,303,613 $9,303,613

$0 $0 $9,303,613 $9,303,613 $9,303,613

190.100 -Refugee Assistance

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to

refugees.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,303,613 $9,303,613 $9,303,613

$9,303,613 $9,303,613 $9,303,613

$9,303,613 $9,303,613 $9,303,613

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

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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

$49,382,361 $39,830,761 $39,830,761
$9,551,600 $49,482,361

$49,382,361 $39,830,761 $39,830,761
$9,551,600 $49,482,361

$49,382,361 $39,830,761 $39,830,761
$9,551,600 $49,482,361

191.100-Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 $49,382,361 $39,830,761 $39,830,761 $9,551,600 $49,482,361

$100,000 $100,000 $49,382,361 $39,830,761 $39,830,761 $9,551,600 $49,482,361

$100,000 $100,000 $49,382,361 $39,830,761 $39,830,761 $9,551,600 $49,482,361

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $18,422,270 $58,960 $18,363,310 $18,363,310 $18,422,270

$0 $0 $18,422,270 $58,960 $18,363,310 $18,363,310 $18,422,270

$0 $0 $18,422,270 $58,960 $18,363,310 $18,363,310 $18,422,270

192.100-Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Appropriation (HB 743)

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.

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,422,270 $58,960
$18,363,310 $18,363,310 $18,422,270

$18,422,270 $58,960
$18,363,310 $18,363,310 $18,422,270

$18,422,270 $58,960
$18,363,310 $18,363,310 $18,422,270

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

$211,226 $211,226 $211,226

$211,226 $211,226 $211,226

$211,226 $211,226 $211,226

193.100 -Council on Aging

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$211,226

$211,226

$211,226

State General Funds

$211,226

$211,226

$211,226

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$211,226

$211,226

$211,226

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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,505,148 $8,505,148 $1,172,819 $1,172,819 $9,677,967

$8,505,148 $8,505,148 $1,172,819 $1,172,819 $9,677,967

$8,505,148 $8,505,148 $1,172,819 $1,172,819 $9,677,967

194.100-Family Connection

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to improve conditions for

children and families.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,505,148 $8,505,148 $1,172,819 $1,172,819 $9,677,967

$8,505,148 $8,505,148 $1,172,819 $1,172,819 $9,677,967

$8,505,148 $8,505,148 $1,172,819 $1,172,819 $9,677,967

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: 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 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$270,955 $270,955 $2,786,962 $696,740 $2,090,222 $3,057,917

$270,955 $270,955 $2,786,962 $696,740 $2,090,222 $3,057,917

$270,955 $270,955 $2,786,962 $696,740 $2,090,222 $3,057,917

195.100-Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$270,955 $270,955 $2,786,962 $696,740 $2,090,222 $3,057,917

$270,955 $270,955 $2,786,962 $696,740 $2,090,222 $3,057,917

$270,955 $270,955 $2,786,962 $696,740 $2,090,222 $3,057,917

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental 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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,316,074 $1,316,074 $6,153,689 $6,153,689 $7,469,763

$1,316,074 $1,316,074 $6,153,689 $6,153,689 $7,469,763

$1,316,074 $1,316,074 $6,153,689 $6,153,689 $7,469,763

196.100-Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,316,074

$1,316,074

$1,316,074

State General Funds

$1,316,074

$1,316,074

$1,316,074

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,153,689

$6,153,689

$6,153,689

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,153,689

$6,153,689

$6,153,689

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,469,763

$7,469,763

$7,469,763

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

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

$0 $0 $70,333,617 $70,333,617 $70,333,617

$0 $0 $70,333,617 $70,333,617 $70,333,617

$0 $0 $70,333,617 $70,333,617 $70,333,617

197.98 Change the name of the Disability Adjudication Section program to Disability Adjudication Services. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

197.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support.

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Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

197.100-Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$70,333,617 $70,333,617 $70,333,617

$70,333,617 $70,333,617 $70,333,617

$70,333,617 $70,333,617 $70,333,617

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: 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

$0 $0 $10,042,616 $465,286 $465,286 $9,577,330 $9,577,330 $10,042,616

$0 $0 $10,042,616 $465,286 $465,286 $9,577,330 $9,577,330 $10,042,616

$0 $0 $10,042,616 $465,286 $465,286 $9,577,330 $9,577,330 $10,042,616

198.1 Increase funds for operations. State General Funds

$118,000

$118,000

$118,000

198.100-Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind

Appropriation (HB 743)

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389

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and

Griffin.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$118,000

$118,000

$118,000

State General Funds

$118,000

$118,000

$118,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,042,616 $10,042,616 $10,042,616

Reserved Fund Balances

$465,286

$465,286

$465,286

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$465,286

$465,286

$465,286

Sales and Services

$9,577,330

$9,577,330

$9,577,330

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,577,330

$9,577,330

$9,577,330

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,160,616 $10,160,616 $10,160,616

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: 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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,108,931 $5,108,931 $14,698,317 $14,698,317 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $39,491,652

$5,108,931 $5,108,931 $14,698,317 $14,698,317 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $39,491,652

$5,108,931 $5,108,931 $14,698,317 $14,698,317 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $39,491,652

199.1 Increase funds for projected expenditures. State General Funds

$5,416,290

$5,416,290

$5,000,000

199.100-Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve personal independence.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,525,221 $10,525,221 $10,108,931

State General Funds

$10,525,221 $10,525,221 $10,108,931

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,698,317 $14,698,317 $14,698,317

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,698,317 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $44,907,942

$14,698,317 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $44,907,942

$14,698,317 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $44,491,652

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: 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 Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,465,977 $13,465,977 $53,664,309 $53,664,309
$2,050,000 $50,000 $50,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $69,180,286

$13,465,977 $13,465,977 $53,664,309 $53,664,309
$2,050,000 $50,000 $50,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $69,180,286

$13,465,977 $13,465,977 $53,664,309 $53,664,309
$2,050,000 $50,000 $50,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $69,180,286

200.100-Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational

Rehabilitation Program

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,465,977

State General Funds

$13,465,977

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$53,664,309

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$53,664,309

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,050,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$50,000

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$50,000

Sales and Services

$2,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,000,000

Appropriation (HB 743)

$13,465,977 $13,465,977 $53,664,309 $53,664,309
$2,050,000 $50,000 $50,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000

$13,465,977 $13,465,977 $53,664,309 $53,664,309
$2,050,000 $50,000 $50,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000

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391

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$69,180,286 $69,180,286 $69,180,286

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 standard of need is $235, and the maximum monthly amount is $155. For an assistance group of two, the standard of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is $235. For an assistance group of three, the standard of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is $280. For an assistance group of four, the standard of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is $330. For an assistance group of five, the standard of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is $378. For an assistance group of six, the standard of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is $410. For an assistance group of seven, the standard of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is $444. For an assistance group of eight, the standard of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is $470. For an assistance group of nine, the standard of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is $496. For an assistance group of ten, the standard of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is $530. For an assistance group of eleven, the standard 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 Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$19,325,561 $19,325,561

$19,325,561 $19,325,561

$2,126,966

$2,126,966

$2,126,966

$2,126,966

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

$81,806

$21,549,759 $21,549,759

$19,325,561 $19,325,561
$2,126,966 $2,126,966
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $21,549,759

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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 State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$19,325,561 $19,325,561
$2,126,966 $2,126,966
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $21,549,759

$19,325,561 $19,325,561
$2,126,966 $2,126,966
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $21,549,759

$19,325,561 $19,325,561
$2,126,966 $2,126,966
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $21,549,759

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,746,908 $1,746,908 $1,746,908

$1,746,908 $1,746,908 $1,746,908

$1,746,908 $1,746,908 $1,746,908

201.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,746,908

$1,746,908

$1,746,908

State General Funds

$1,746,908

$1,746,908

$1,746,908

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,746,908

$1,746,908

$1,746,908

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

$756,822

$756,822

$756,822

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393

State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$756,822 $756,822

$756,822 $756,822

$756,822 $756,822

202.100 -Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$756,822

$756,822

$756,822

State General Funds

$756,822

$756,822

$756,822

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$756,822

$756,822

$756,822

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 Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,906,358 $6,906,358 $1,123,107 $1,123,107
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $8,126,697

$6,906,358 $6,906,358 $1,123,107 $1,123,107
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $8,126,697

$6,906,358 $6,906,358 $1,123,107 $1,123,107
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $8,126,697

203.100-Fire Safety

Appropriation (HB 743)

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.

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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 State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,906,358 $6,906,358 $1,123,107 $1,123,107
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $8,126,697

$6,906,358 $6,906,358 $1,123,107 $1,123,107
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $8,126,697

$6,906,358 $6,906,358 $1,123,107 $1,123,107
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $8,126,697

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

$656,703 $656,703 $656,703

$656,703 $656,703 $656,703

$656,703 $656,703 $656,703

204.100 -Industrial Loan

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$656,703

$656,703

$656,703

State General Funds

$656,703

$656,703

$656,703

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$656,703

$656,703

$656,703

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,144,676 $5,144,676 $1,003,859 $1,003,859 $6,148,535

$5,144,676 $5,144,676 $1,003,859 $1,003,859 $6,148,535

$5,144,676 $5,144,676 $1,003,859 $1,003,859 $6,148,535

205.100 -Insurance Regulation

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$5,144,676

$5,144,676

$5,144,676

State General Funds

$5,144,676

$5,144,676

$5,144,676

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,003,859

$1,003,859

$1,003,859

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,003,859

$1,003,859

$1,003,859

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,148,535

$6,148,535

$6,148,535

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

$4,114,094 $4,114,094 $4,114,094

$4,114,094 $4,114,094 $4,114,094

$4,114,094 $4,114,094 $4,114,094

206.100 -Special Fraud

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,114,094

$4,114,094

$4,114,094

State General Funds

$4,114,094

$4,114,094

$4,114,094

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,114,094

$4,114,094

$4,114,094

Section 29: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$88,626,293 $88,626,293

$88,626,293

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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

$88,626,293 $26,974,103 $26,974,103 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $138,688,632

$88,626,293 $26,974,103 $26,974,103 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $138,688,632

$88,626,293 $26,974,103 $26,974,103 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $138,688,632

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

Section Total - Final
$88,626,293 $88,626,293 $26,974,103 $26,974,103 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $138,688,632

$88,626,293 $88,626,293 $26,974,103 $26,974,103 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $138,688,632

$88,626,293 $88,626,293 $26,974,103 $26,974,103 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $138,688,632

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

$7,554,792 $7,554,792
$12,600 $12,600 $7,567,392

$7,554,792 $7,554,792
$12,600 $12,600 $7,567,392

$7,554,792 $7,554,792
$12,600 $12,600 $7,567,392

207.100-Bureau Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$7,554,792

$7,554,792

$7,554,792

State General Funds

$7,554,792

$7,554,792

$7,554,792

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397

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,600 $12,600 $7,567,392

$12,600 $12,600 $7,567,392

$12,600 $12,600 $7,567,392

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

$3,927,593 $3,927,593
$123,685 $123,685 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $10,360,172

$3,927,593 $3,927,593
$123,685 $123,685 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $10,360,172

$3,927,593 $3,927,593
$123,685 $123,685 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $10,360,172

208.100-Criminal Justice Information Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,927,593

$3,927,593

$3,927,593

State General Funds

$3,927,593

$3,927,593

$3,927,593

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$123,685

$123,685

$123,685

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$123,685

$123,685

$123,685

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

Sales and Services

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,360,172 $10,360,172 $10,360,172

Forensic Scientific Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide forensic analysis and testimony in the areas of chemistry (drug identification),

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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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,959,586 $28,959,586
$66,131 $66,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $29,183,582

$28,959,586 $28,959,586
$66,131 $66,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $29,183,582

$28,959,586 $28,959,586
$66,131 $66,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $29,183,582

209.100-Forensic Scientific Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$28,959,586 $28,959,586 $28,959,586

State General Funds

$28,959,586 $28,959,586 $28,959,586

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$66,131

$66,131

$66,131

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$66,131

$66,131

$66,131

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

$29,183,582 $29,183,582 $29,183,582

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.

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399

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

$31,048,935 $31,048,935
$1,157,065 $1,157,065
$71,199 $71,199 $71,199 $32,277,199

$31,048,935 $31,048,935
$1,157,065 $1,157,065
$71,199 $71,199 $71,199 $32,277,199

$31,048,935 $31,048,935
$1,157,065 $1,157,065
$71,199 $71,199 $71,199 $32,277,199

210.100 -Regional Investigative Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$31,048,935 $31,048,935 $31,048,935

State General Funds

$31,048,935 $31,048,935 $31,048,935

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,157,065

$1,157,065

$1,157,065

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,157,065

$1,157,065

$1,157,065

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$71,199

$71,199

$71,199

Sales and Services

$71,199

$71,199

$71,199

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$71,199

$71,199

$71,199

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,277,199 $32,277,199 $32,277,199

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and

secure communities, and award grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$17,135,387 $17,135,387 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $16,550,278

$17,135,387 $17,135,387 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $16,550,278

$17,135,387 $17,135,387 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $16,550,278

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,550,278 $59,300,287

$16,550,278 $59,300,287

$16,550,278 $59,300,287

211.100-Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and

secure communities, and award grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$17,135,387 $17,135,387 $17,135,387

State General Funds

$17,135,387 $17,135,387 $17,135,387

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

$16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$59,300,287 $59,300,287 $59,300,287

Section 30: Juvenile Justice, Department of
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 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$301,248,640 $301,248,640

$301,248,640 $301,248,640

$1,524,955

$1,524,955

$1,524,955

$1,524,955

$81,085

$81,085

$81,085

$81,085

$81,085

$81,085

$5,344,979

$5,344,979

$5,344,979

$5,344,979

$1,531,226

$1,531,226

$351,158

$351,158

$3,462,595

$3,462,595

$308,199,659 $308,199,659

$301,248,640 $301,248,640
$1,524,955 $1,524,955
$81,085 $81,085 $81,085 $5,344,979 $5,344,979 $1,531,226 $351,158 $3,462,595 $308,199,659

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$300,619,243 $300,755,293 $300,755,293

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

401

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 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$300,619,243 $1,524,955 $1,524,955 $81,085 $81,085 $81,085 $5,258,404 $5,258,404 $1,531,226 $351,158 $3,376,020
$307,483,687

$300,755,293 $1,524,955 $1,524,955 $81,085 $81,085 $81,085 $5,258,404 $5,258,404 $1,531,226 $351,158 $3,376,020
$307,619,737

$300,755,293 $1,524,955 $1,524,955 $81,085 $81,085 $81,085 $5,258,404 $5,258,404 $1,531,226 $351,158 $3,376,020
$307,619,737

Community Services

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 residential placement, tracking services,

wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises

youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth

either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake,

court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$82,216,387 $82,216,387
$1,724,638 $1,724,638 $1,373,480
$351,158 $83,941,025

$82,216,387 $82,216,387
$1,724,638 $1,724,638 $1,373,480
$351,158 $83,941,025

$82,216,387 $82,216,387
$1,724,638 $1,724,638 $1,373,480
$351,158 $83,941,025

212.1 Transfer funds from the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Department of Community Health for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance members who will be served through a Care Management Organization (CMO).

State General Funds

($173,333)

($173,333)

($173,333)

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212.2 Increase funds to reflect a 3% rate adjustment among all Out-of-Home Care providers effective April 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$136,050

$136,050

212.100-Community Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 residential placement, tracking services,

wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises

youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth

either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake,

court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$82,043,054 $82,179,104 $82,179,104

State General Funds

$82,043,054 $82,179,104 $82,179,104

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,724,638

$1,724,638

$1,724,638

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,724,638

$1,724,638

$1,724,638

FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$351,158

$351,158

$351,158

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$83,767,692 $83,903,742 $83,903,742

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 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

$27,150,997 $27,150,997
$350,175 $350,175
$15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $157,746 $157,746 $157,746

$27,150,997 $27,150,997
$350,175 $350,175
$15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $157,746 $157,746 $157,746

$27,150,997 $27,150,997
$350,175 $350,175
$15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $157,746 $157,746 $157,746

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,674,217 $27,674,217 $27,674,217

213.1 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program to the Secure Commitment (YDCs) program to align the budget and expenditures for personnel.

State General Funds

($2,546,136) ($2,546,136) ($2,546,136)

213.2 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program to the Secure Detention (RYDCs) program to align the budget and expenditures for personnel.

State General Funds

($1,719,838) ($1,719,838) ($1,719,838)

213.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$22,885,023 $22,885,023 $22,885,023

State General Funds

$22,885,023 $22,885,023 $22,885,023

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$350,175

$350,175

$350,175

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$350,175

$350,175

$350,175

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

$157,746

$157,746

$157,746

Federal Funds Transfers

$157,746

$157,746

$157,746

FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$157,746

$157,746

$157,746

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,408,243 $23,408,243 $23,408,243

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

$83,897,460 $83,897,460
$1,113,357

$83,897,460 $83,897,460
$1,113,357

$83,897,460 $83,897,460
$1,113,357

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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

$1,113,357 $23,589 $23,589 $23,589
$1,554,610 $1,554,610 $1,554,610 $86,589,016

$1,113,357 $23,589 $23,589 $23,589
$1,554,610 $1,554,610 $1,554,610 $86,589,016

$1,113,357 $23,589 $23,589 $23,589
$1,554,610 $1,554,610 $1,554,610 $86,589,016

214.1 Reduce funds for operations and personnel for 77 positions for the Bill Ireland Youth Development Campus to reflect an opening date of January 1, 2015.

State General Funds

($1,918,974) ($1,918,974) ($1,918,974)

214.2 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program to the Secure Commitment (YDCs) program to align the budget and expenditures for personnel.

State General Funds

$2,546,136

$2,546,136

$2,546,136

214.3 Transfer funds from the Secure Detention (RYDC) program to the Secure Commitment (YDC) program to align the budget and expenditures for personnel.

State General Funds

$751,383

$751,383

$751,383

214.100-Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$85,276,005 $85,276,005 $85,276,005

State General Funds

$85,276,005 $85,276,005 $85,276,005

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,113,357

$1,113,357

$1,113,357

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,113,357

$1,113,357

$1,113,357

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$23,589

$23,589

$23,589

Sales and Services

$23,589

$23,589

$23,589

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$23,589

$23,589

$23,589

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,554,610

$1,554,610

$1,554,610

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405

Federal Funds Transfers FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,554,610 $1,554,610 $87,967,561

$1,554,610 $1,554,610 $87,967,561

$1,554,610 $1,554,610 $87,967,561

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 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

$107,983,796 $107,983,796
$61,423 $61,423 $42,197 $42,197 $42,197 $1,907,985 $1,907,985 $1,907,985 $109,995,401

$107,983,796 $107,983,796
$61,423 $61,423 $42,197 $42,197 $42,197 $1,907,985 $1,907,985 $1,907,985 $109,995,401

$107,983,796 $107,983,796
$61,423 $61,423 $42,197 $42,197 $42,197 $1,907,985 $1,907,985 $1,907,985 $109,995,401

215.1 Increase funds for operations and personnel for 29 positions for a 20-bed expansion at the Clayton (Martha Glaze) RYDC opening January, 1 2014.

State General Funds

$965,581

$965,581

$965,581

215.2 Increase funds to annualize operations for Rockdale RYDC.

State General Funds

$2,662,257

$2,662,257

$2,662,257

215.3 Increase funds for personnel to fully staff the remaining Metro Atlanta RYDCs (Clayton, DeKalb, Marietta, Metro, and Rockdale).

State General Funds

$963,249

$963,249

$963,249

215.4 Reduce funds for the end of the contract for Paulding RYDC closing January 1, 2014.

State General Funds

($3,128,177) ($3,128,177) ($3,128,177)

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FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 Total Public Funds:

($86,575) ($3,214,752)

($86,575) ($3,214,752)

($86,575) ($3,214,752)

215.5 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program to the Secure Detention (RYDCs) program to align the budget and expenditures for personnel.

State General Funds

$1,719,838

$1,719,838

$1,719,838

215.6 Transfer funds from the Secure Detention (RYDCs) program to the Secure Commitment (YDCs) program to align the budget and expenditures for personnel.

State General Funds

($751,383)

($751,383)

($751,383)

215.100 -Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$110,415,161 $110,415,161 $110,415,161

State General Funds

$110,415,161 $110,415,161 $110,415,161

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$61,423

$61,423

$61,423

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$61,423

$61,423

$61,423

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$42,197

$42,197

$42,197

Sales and Services

$42,197

$42,197

$42,197

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$42,197

$42,197

$42,197

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,821,410

$1,821,410

$1,821,410

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,821,410

$1,821,410

$1,821,410

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555

$1,821,410

$1,821,410

$1,821,410

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$112,340,191 $112,340,191 $112,340,191

Section 31: Labor, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$14,039,424 $14,039,424

$14,039,424 $14,039,424

$122,923,864 $122,923,864

$122,923,864 $122,923,864

$140,273

$140,273

$14,039,424 $14,039,424 $122,923,864 $122,923,864
$140,273

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407

Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$140,273 $140,273 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $138,173,227

$140,273 $140,273 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $138,173,227

$140,273 $140,273 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $138,173,227

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$14,039,424 $14,039,424 $122,923,864 $122,923,864
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $138,173,227

$14,039,424 $14,039,424 $122,923,864 $122,923,864
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $138,173,227

$14,039,424 $14,039,424 $122,923,864 $122,923,864
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $138,173,227

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

$1,586,498 $1,586,498 $31,312,292 $31,312,292
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $33,039,063

$1,586,498 $1,586,498 $31,312,292 $31,312,292
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $33,039,063

$1,586,498 $1,586,498 $31,312,292 $31,312,292
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $33,039,063

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216.100 -Department of Labor Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,586,498

$1,586,498

$1,586,498

State General Funds

$1,586,498

$1,586,498

$1,586,498

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$31,312,292 $31,312,292 $31,312,292

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$31,312,292 $31,312,292 $31,312,292

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

$33,039,063 $33,039,063 $33,039,063

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

217.100 -Labor Market Information

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

$2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

$2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

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

$5,789,691

$5,789,691

$5,789,691

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409

State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,789,691 $34,599,186 $34,599,186 $40,388,877

$5,789,691 $34,599,186 $34,599,186 $40,388,877

$5,789,691 $34,599,186 $34,599,186 $40,388,877

218.100-Unemployment Insurance

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$5,789,691

$5,789,691

$5,789,691

State General Funds

$5,789,691

$5,789,691

$5,789,691

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$34,599,186 $34,599,186 $34,599,186

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$34,599,186 $34,599,186 $34,599,186

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,388,877 $40,388,877 $40,388,877

Workforce Solutions

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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,663,235 $6,663,235 $54,762,513 $54,762,513 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $62,495,414

$6,663,235 $6,663,235 $54,762,513 $54,762,513 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $62,495,414

$6,663,235 $6,663,235 $54,762,513 $54,762,513 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $62,495,414

219.100 -Workforce Solutions

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$6,663,235

$6,663,235

$6,663,235

State General Funds

$6,663,235

$6,663,235

$6,663,235

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$54,762,513 $54,762,513 $54,762,513

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 32: Law, Department of
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 State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

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 State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,762,513 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666
$62,495,414

$54,762,513 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666
$62,495,414

$54,762,513 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666
$62,495,414

Section Total - Continuation

$19,227,251 $19,227,251

$19,227,251 $19,227,251

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$272,051

$272,051

$272,051

$272,051

$272,051

$272,051

$36,317,074 $36,317,074

$36,317,074 $36,317,074

$36,317,074 $36,317,074

$59,414,366 $59,414,366

Section Total - Final
$19,227,251 $19,227,251
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$272,051 $272,051 $272,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $59,414,366

$19,227,251 $19,227,251
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$272,051 $272,051 $272,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $59,414,366

$19,227,251 $19,227,251
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$272,051 $272,051 $272,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $59,414,366
$19,227,251 $19,227,251
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$272,051 $272,051 $272,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $59,414,366

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411

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 State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,079,990 $18,079,990
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $54,667,004

$18,079,990 $18,079,990
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $54,667,004

$18,079,990 $18,079,990
$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $54,667,004

220.100 -Law, Department of

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$18,079,990 $18,079,990 $18,079,990

State General Funds

$18,079,990 $18,079,990 $18,079,990

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

$36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074

State Funds Transfers

$36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,667,004 $54,667,004 $54,667,004

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.

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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

$1,147,261 $1,147,261 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,747,362

$1,147,261 $1,147,261 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,747,362

$1,147,261 $1,147,261 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,747,362

221.100 -Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,147,261

$1,147,261

$1,147,261

State General Funds

$1,147,261

$1,147,261

$1,147,261

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

$4,747,362

$4,747,362

$4,747,362

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 Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$92,494,032 $92,494,032

$92,494,032 $92,494,032

$50,293,306 $50,293,306

$50,281,699 $50,281,699

$11,607

$11,607

$97,260,448 $97,260,448

$711,817

$711,817

$711,817

$711,817

$1,471,418

$1,471,418

$1,471,418

$1,471,418

$92,494,032 $92,494,032 $50,293,306 $50,281,699
$11,607 $97,260,448
$711,817 $711,817 $1,471,418 $1,471,418

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413

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
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

$13,907 $13,907 $54,540 $54,540 $94,936,704 $94,936,704 $72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $240,077,786

$13,907 $13,907 $54,540 $54,540 $94,936,704 $94,936,704 $72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $240,077,786

$13,907 $13,907 $54,540 $54,540 $94,936,704 $94,936,704 $72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $240,077,786

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$92,494,032

State General Funds

$92,494,032

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$50,293,306

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$50,281,699

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$11,607

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$97,260,448

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$711,817

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$711,817

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,471,418

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$1,471,418

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$13,907

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$13,907

Royalties and Rents

$54,540

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$54,540

Sales and Services

$94,936,704

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$94,936,704

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$72,062

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$72,062

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$30,000

$92,494,032 $92,494,032 $50,293,306 $50,281,699
$11,607 $97,260,448
$711,817 $711,817 $1,471,418 $1,471,418
$13,907 $13,907 $54,540 $54,540 $94,936,704 $94,936,704 $72,062 $72,062 $30,000

$92,494,032 $92,494,032 $50,293,306 $50,281,699
$11,607 $97,260,448
$711,817 $711,817 $1,471,418 $1,471,418
$13,907 $13,907 $54,540 $54,540 $94,936,704 $94,936,704 $72,062 $72,062 $30,000

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,000 $30,000 $240,077,786

$30,000 $30,000 $240,077,786

$30,000 $30,000 $240,077,786

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

$2,053,557 $2,053,557 $4,838,671 $4,838,671
$105,094 $67,929 $67,929 $37,165 $37,165
$6,997,322

$2,053,557 $2,053,557 $4,838,671 $4,838,671
$105,094 $67,929 $67,929 $37,165 $37,165
$6,997,322

$2,053,557 $2,053,557 $4,838,671 $4,838,671
$105,094 $67,929 $67,929 $37,165 $37,165
$6,997,322

222.100 -Coastal Resources

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,053,557

$2,053,557

$2,053,557

State General Funds

$2,053,557

$2,053,557

$2,053,557

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,838,671

$4,838,671

$4,838,671

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,838,671

$4,838,671

$4,838,671

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$105,094

$105,094

$105,094

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415

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$67,929 $67,929 $37,165 $37,165 $6,997,322

$67,929 $67,929 $37,165 $37,165 $6,997,322

$67,929 $67,929 $37,165 $37,165 $6,997,322

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

$11,445,718 $11,445,718
$110,000 $110,000
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,594,783

$11,445,718 $11,445,718
$110,000 $110,000
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,594,783

$11,445,718 $11,445,718
$110,000 $110,000
$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,594,783

223.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,445,718 $11,445,718 $11,445,718

State General Funds

$11,445,718 $11,445,718 $11,445,718

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

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

$11,594,783 $11,594,783 $11,594,783

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

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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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,897,906 $25,897,906 $28,835,422 $28,835,422 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $111,511,843

$25,897,906 $25,897,906 $28,835,422 $28,835,422 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $111,511,843

$25,897,906 $25,897,906 $28,835,422 $28,835,422 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $111,511,843

224.100-Environmental Protection

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$25,897,906 $25,897,906 $25,897,906

State General Funds

$25,897,906 $25,897,906 $25,897,906

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$28,835,422 $28,835,422 $28,835,422

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,835,422 $28,835,422 $28,835,422

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

417

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$56,778,515 $56,778,515 $111,511,843

$56,778,515 $56,778,515 $111,511,843

$56,778,515 $56,778,515 $111,511,843

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

$3,397,423 $3,397,423 $3,397,423

$3,397,423 $3,397,423 $3,397,423

$3,397,423 $3,397,423 $3,397,423

225.100 -Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,397,423

$3,397,423

$3,397,423

State General Funds

$3,397,423

$3,397,423

$3,397,423

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,397,423

$3,397,423

$3,397,423

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

$1,580,815 $1,580,815 $1,020,787 $1,009,180
$11,607 $2,601,602

$1,580,815 $1,580,815 $1,020,787 $1,009,180
$11,607 $2,601,602

$1,580,815 $1,580,815 $1,020,787 $1,009,180
$11,607 $2,601,602

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226.100 -Historic Preservation

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,580,815

$1,580,815

$1,580,815

State General Funds

$1,580,815

$1,580,815

$1,580,815

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,009,180

$1,009,180

$1,009,180

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$11,607

$11,607

$11,607

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,601,602

$2,601,602

$2,601,602

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 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

$13,615,630 $13,615,630
$1,704,029 $1,704,029 $31,619,991
$544,602 $544,602 $1,471,418 $1,471,418 $29,603,971 $29,603,971 $46,939,650

$13,615,630 $13,615,630
$1,704,029 $1,704,029 $31,619,991
$544,602 $544,602 $1,471,418 $1,471,418 $29,603,971 $29,603,971 $46,939,650

$13,615,630 $13,615,630
$1,704,029 $1,704,029 $31,619,991
$544,602 $544,602 $1,471,418 $1,471,418 $29,603,971 $29,603,971 $46,939,650

228.100-Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$13,615,630 $13,615,630 $13,615,630

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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
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,615,630 $1,704,029 $1,704,029
$31,619,991 $544,602 $544,602
$1,471,418 $1,471,418 $29,603,971 $29,603,971 $46,939,650

$13,615,630 $1,704,029 $1,704,029
$31,619,991 $544,602 $544,602
$1,471,418 $1,471,418 $29,603,971 $29,603,971 $46,939,650

$13,615,630 $1,704,029 $1,704,029
$31,619,991 $544,602 $544,602
$1,471,418 $1,471,418 $29,603,971 $29,603,971 $46,939,650

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

$1,865,775 $1,865,775 $1,865,775

$1,865,775 $1,865,775 $1,865,775

$1,865,775 $1,865,775 $1,865,775

229.100 -Solid Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,865,775

$1,865,775

$1,865,775

State General Funds

$1,865,775

$1,865,775

$1,865,775

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,865,775

$1,865,775

$1,865,775

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 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 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

$32,637,208 $32,637,208 $13,784,397 $13,784,397
$8,717,783 $99,286 $99,286 $13,907 $13,907 $17,375 $17,375
$8,515,153 $8,515,153
$72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $55,169,388

$32,637,208 $32,637,208 $13,784,397 $13,784,397
$8,717,783 $99,286 $99,286 $13,907 $13,907 $17,375 $17,375
$8,515,153 $8,515,153
$72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $55,169,388

$32,637,208 $32,637,208 $13,784,397 $13,784,397
$8,717,783 $99,286 $99,286 $13,907 $13,907 $17,375 $17,375
$8,515,153 $8,515,153
$72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $55,169,388

230.100 -Wildlife Resources

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$32,637,208 $32,637,208 $32,637,208

State General Funds

$32,637,208 $32,637,208 $32,637,208

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$13,784,397 $13,784,397 $13,784,397

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$13,784,397 $13,784,397 $13,784,397

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,717,783

$8,717,783

$8,717,783

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$99,286

$99,286

$99,286

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$99,286

$99,286

$99,286

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$13,907

$13,907

$13,907

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents
Royalties and Rents 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 Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,907 $17,375 $17,375 $8,515,153 $8,515,153 $72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $55,169,388

$13,907 $17,375 $17,375 $8,515,153 $8,515,153 $72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $55,169,388

$13,907 $17,375 $17,375 $8,515,153 $8,515,153 $72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $55,169,388

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 20 of 20 years; last payment being made June 15, 2014 and North Georgia Mountain Authority - $1,653,300 for year 20 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

$52,986,608 $52,986,608

$52,986,608 $52,986,608

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

$53,792,658 $53,792,658

$52,986,608 $52,986,608
$806,050 $806,050 $53,792,658

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Final
$52,886,608 $52,886,608

$52,886,608 $52,886,608

$52,886,608 $52,886,608

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$806,050 $806,050 $53,692,658

$806,050 $806,050 $53,692,658

$806,050 $806,050 $53,692,658

Board Administration The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,011,671 $5,011,671 $5,011,671

$5,011,671 $5,011,671 $5,011,671

$5,011,671 $5,011,671 $5,011,671

231.100 -Board Administration

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,011,671

State General Funds

$5,011,671

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,011,671

Appropriation (HB 743)

$5,011,671 $5,011,671 $5,011,671

$5,011,671 $5,011,671 $5,011,671

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

$11,946,790 $11,946,790 $11,946,790

$11,946,790 $11,946,790 $11,946,790

$11,946,790 $11,946,790 $11,946,790

232.1 Reduce funds for one-time funding for the Clemency Online Navigation System implementation and temporary labor.

State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

232.100 -Clemency Decisions

Appropriation (HB 743)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,846,790 $11,846,790 $11,846,790

$11,846,790 $11,846,790 $11,846,790

$11,846,790 $11,846,790 $11,846,790

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

$35,567,816 $35,567,816
$806,050 $806,050 $36,373,866

$35,567,816 $35,567,816
$806,050 $806,050 $36,373,866

$35,567,816 $35,567,816
$806,050 $806,050 $36,373,866

233.100-Parole Supervision

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$35,567,816 $35,567,816 $35,567,816

State General Funds

$35,567,816 $35,567,816 $35,567,816

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,373,866 $36,373,866 $36,373,866

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

$460,331 $460,331 $460,331

$460,331 $460,331 $460,331

$460,331 $460,331 $460,331

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234.100-Victim Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$460,331 $460,331 $460,331

$460,331 $460,331 $460,331

$460,331 $460,331 $460,331

Section 35: Properties Commission, State

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

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.

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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 State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$0 $0 $114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$0 $0 $114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

235.100-Properties Commission, State

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

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

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

236.1 Reduce funds for payment to the State Treasury by $1,996,734 from $2,842,668 to $845,934. (Total Funds: $845,934)(G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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Section 36: Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$41,218,026 $41,218,026

$41,218,026 $41,218,026

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$41,558,026 $41,558,026

Section Total - Final
$43,147,762 $43,147,762
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $43,487,762

$43,147,762 $43,147,762
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $43,487,762

$41,218,026 $41,218,026
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $41,558,026
$43,147,762 $43,147,762
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $43,487,762

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

$6,082,218 $6,082,218
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $6,422,218

$6,082,218 $6,082,218
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $6,422,218

$6,082,218 $6,082,218
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $6,422,218

237.1 Increase funds for personnel to eliminate furlough days. State General Funds

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

237.100 -Public Defender Standards Council

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender, Office of the Mental Health Advocate, and

Central Office.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,422,218 $6,422,218
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $6,762,218

$6,422,218 $6,422,218
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $6,762,218

$6,422,218 $6,422,218
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $6,762,218

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

$35,135,808 $35,135,808 $35,135,808

$35,135,808 $35,135,808 $35,135,808

$35,135,808 $35,135,808 $35,135,808

238.1 Increase funds for initial contracts for conflict cases. State General Funds

$1,589,736

$1,589,736

$1,589,736

238.100 -Public Defenders

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$36,725,544 $36,725,544 $36,725,544

State General Funds

$36,725,544 $36,725,544 $36,725,544

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,725,544 $36,725,544 $36,725,544

Section 37: Public Health, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Section Total - Continuation

$222,915,836 $222,915,836

$207,434,474 $207,434,474

$13,492,860 $13,492,860

$1,988,502

$1,988,502

$222,915,836 $207,434,474 $13,492,860
$1,988,502

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS 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 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures 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 State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$427,085,823 $392,505,732 $20,411,154
$1,807,258 $1,957,150 $10,404,529 $2,266,221
$459,137 $459,137 $717,721 $717,721 $1,089,363 $1,089,363 $598,600 $598,600 $598,600 $652,866,480

$427,085,823 $392,505,732 $20,411,154
$1,807,258 $1,957,150 $10,404,529 $2,266,221
$459,137 $459,137 $717,721 $717,721 $1,089,363 $1,089,363 $598,600 $598,600 $598,600 $652,866,480

$427,085,823 $392,505,732 $20,411,154
$1,807,258 $1,957,150 $10,404,529 $2,266,221
$459,137 $459,137 $717,721 $717,721 $1,089,363 $1,089,363 $598,600 $598,600 $598,600 $652,866,480

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS 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 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

Section Total - Final
$224,162,665 $208,681,303 $13,492,860
$1,988,502 $427,085,823 $392,505,732 $20,411,154
$1,807,258 $1,957,150 $10,404,529 $2,266,221
$459,137 $459,137 $717,721

$224,162,665 $208,681,303 $13,492,860
$1,988,502 $427,085,823 $392,505,732 $20,411,154
$1,807,258 $1,957,150 $10,404,529 $2,266,221
$459,137 $459,137 $717,721

$224,162,665 $208,681,303 $13,492,860
$1,988,502 $427,085,823 $392,505,732 $20,411,154
$1,807,258 $1,957,150 $10,404,529 $2,266,221
$459,137 $459,137 $717,721

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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

$717,721 $1,089,363 $1,089,363
$598,600 $598,600 $598,600 $654,113,309

$717,721 $1,089,363 $1,089,363
$598,600 $598,600 $598,600 $654,113,309

$717,721 $1,089,363 $1,089,363
$598,600 $598,600 $598,600 $654,113,309

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 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,280,863 $3,648,684 $6,632,179
$25,692,357 $14,638,828
$500,000 $149,000 $10,404,529 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $36,718,220

$10,280,863 $3,648,684 $6,632,179
$25,692,357 $14,638,828
$500,000 $149,000 $10,404,529 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $36,718,220

$10,280,863 $3,648,684 $6,632,179
$25,692,357 $14,638,828
$500,000 $149,000 $10,404,529 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $36,718,220

239.100-Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$10,280,863 $10,280,863 $10,280,863

State General Funds

$3,648,684

$3,648,684

$3,648,684

430

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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 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,632,179 $25,692,357 $14,638,828
$500,000 $149,000 $10,404,529 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $36,718,220

$6,632,179 $25,692,357 $14,638,828
$500,000 $149,000 $10,404,529 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $36,718,220

$6,632,179 $25,692,357 $14,638,828
$500,000 $149,000 $10,404,529 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $36,718,220

Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

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 State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,616,420 $3,171
$6,613,249 $300,000 $300,000
$6,916,420

$6,616,420 $3,171
$6,613,249 $300,000 $300,000
$6,916,420

$6,616,420 $3,171
$6,613,249 $300,000 $300,000
$6,916,420

240.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($3,171)

($3,171)

($3,171)

240.100 -Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

431

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$300,000 $300,000 $6,913,249

$300,000 $300,000 $6,913,249

$300,000 $300,000 $6,913,249

Departmental Administration

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
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,887,885 $20,756,090
$131,795 $7,654,298 $5,375,140 $1,807,258
$471,900 $445,000 $445,000 $445,000 $28,987,183

$20,887,885 $20,756,090
$131,795 $7,654,298 $5,375,140 $1,807,258
$471,900 $445,000 $445,000 $445,000 $28,987,183

$20,887,885 $20,756,090
$131,795 $7,654,298 $5,375,140 $1,807,258
$471,900 $445,000 $445,000 $445,000 $28,987,183

241.1 Increase funds for a statewide consolidated clinical information system assessment.

State General Funds

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

241.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$22,137,885 $22,137,885 $22,137,885

State General Funds

$22,006,090 $22,006,090 $22,006,090

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

$131,795

$131,795

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$7,654,298

$7,654,298

$7,654,298

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,375,140

$5,375,140

$5,375,140

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,807,258

$1,807,258

$1,807,258

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$471,900

$471,900

$471,900

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$445,000

$445,000

$445,000

Sales and Services

$445,000

$445,000

$445,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$445,000 $30,237,183

$445,000 $30,237,183

$445,000 $30,237,183

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 Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
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

$2,451,132 $2,451,132 $35,035,447 $34,755,447
$280,000 $976 $976 $976
$171,000 $171,000 $171,000 $37,658,555

$2,451,132 $2,451,132 $35,035,447 $34,755,447
$280,000 $976 $976 $976
$171,000 $171,000 $171,000 $37,658,555

$2,451,132 $2,451,132 $35,035,447 $34,755,447
$280,000 $976 $976 $976
$171,000 $171,000 $171,000 $37,658,555

242.100-Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,451,132

$2,451,132

$2,451,132

State General Funds

$2,451,132

$2,451,132

$2,451,132

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$35,035,447 $35,035,447 $35,035,447

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$34,755,447 $34,755,447 $34,755,447

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$280,000

$280,000

$280,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$976

$976

$976

Sales and Services

$976

$976

$976

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$976

$976

$976

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$171,000

$171,000

$171,000

State Funds Transfers

$171,000

$171,000

$171,000

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

433

Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$171,000 $37,658,555

$171,000 $37,658,555

$171,000 $37,658,555

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 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

$4,141,841 $4,026,204
$115,637 $6,373,324 $6,176,574
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600
$10,557,921

$4,141,841 $4,026,204
$115,637 $6,373,324 $6,176,574
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600
$10,557,921

$4,141,841 $4,026,204
$115,637 $6,373,324 $6,176,574
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600
$10,557,921

243.100 -Epidemiology

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,141,841

$4,141,841

$4,141,841

State General Funds

$4,026,204

$4,026,204

$4,026,204

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$115,637

$115,637

$115,637

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,373,324

$6,373,324

$6,373,324

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,176,574

$6,176,574

$6,176,574

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

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,600 $10,557,921

$17,600 $10,557,921

$17,600 $10,557,921

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,507,264 $2,507,264 $10,425,482 $9,925,482
$500,000 $717,721 $717,721 $717,721 $13,650,467

$2,507,264 $2,507,264 $10,425,482 $9,925,482
$500,000 $717,721 $717,721 $717,721 $13,650,467

$2,507,264 $2,507,264 $10,425,482 $9,925,482
$500,000 $717,721 $717,721 $717,721 $13,650,467

244.100 -Immunization

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,507,264

$2,507,264

$2,507,264

State General Funds

$2,507,264

$2,507,264

$2,507,264

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,425,482 $10,425,482 $10,425,482

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$9,925,482

$9,925,482

$9,925,482

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$717,721

$717,721

$717,721

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$717,721

$717,721

$717,721

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$717,721

$717,721

$717,721

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,650,467 $13,650,467 $13,650,467

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

$20,694,891 $20,694,891 $20,694,891

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

435

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 Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,694,891 $23,123,436 $14,273,018
$8,733,918 $116,500 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$43,893,327

$20,694,891 $23,123,436 $14,273,018
$8,733,918 $116,500 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$43,893,327

$20,694,891 $23,123,436 $14,273,018
$8,733,918 $116,500 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$43,893,327

245.100-Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$20,694,891 $20,694,891 $20,694,891

State General Funds

$20,694,891 $20,694,891 $20,694,891

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$23,123,436 $23,123,436 $23,123,436

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$14,273,018 $14,273,018 $14,273,018

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$8,733,918

$8,733,918

$8,733,918

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$116,500

$116,500

$116,500

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

$43,893,327 $43,893,327 $43,893,327

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
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$12,192,738 $12,192,738 $255,725,203 $245,112,666 $10,612,537
$49,137

$12,192,738 $12,192,738 $255,725,203 $245,112,666 $10,612,537
$49,137

$12,192,738 $12,192,738 $255,725,203 $245,112,666 $10,612,537
$49,137

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$49,137 $49,137 $267,967,078

$49,137 $49,137 $267,967,078

$49,137 $49,137 $267,967,078

246.100-Infant and Child Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,192,738 $12,192,738 $12,192,738

State General Funds

$12,192,738 $12,192,738 $12,192,738

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$255,725,203 $255,725,203 $255,725,203

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$245,112,666 $245,112,666 $245,112,666

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$10,612,537 $10,612,537 $10,612,537

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$267,967,078 $267,967,078 $267,967,078

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

$31,228,127 $31,228,127 $61,172,002 $61,087,513
$84,489 $92,400,129

$31,228,127 $31,228,127 $61,172,002 $61,087,513
$84,489 $92,400,129

$31,228,127 $31,228,127 $61,172,002 $61,087,513
$84,489 $92,400,129

247.100 -Infectious Disease Control

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$31,228,127 $31,228,127 $31,228,127

State General Funds

$31,228,127 $31,228,127 $31,228,127

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$61,172,002 $61,172,002 $61,172,002

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

437

Federal Funds Not Itemized Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,087,513 $84,489
$92,400,129

$61,087,513 $84,489
$92,400,129

$61,087,513 $84,489
$92,400,129

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

$3,620,859 $3,620,859 $1,053,594
$630,384 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,292,684

$3,620,859 $3,620,859 $1,053,594
$630,384 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,292,684

$3,620,859 $3,620,859 $1,053,594
$630,384 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,292,684

248.100-Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,620,859

$3,620,859

$3,620,859

State General Funds

$3,620,859

$3,620,859

$3,620,859

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,053,594

$1,053,594

$1,053,594

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$630,384

$630,384

$630,384

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

$5,292,684

$5,292,684

$5,292,684

438

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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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$87,317,646 $87,317,646 $87,317,646

$87,317,646 $87,317,646 $87,317,646

$87,317,646 $87,317,646 $87,317,646

249.100 -Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$87,317,646 $87,317,646 $87,317,646

State General Funds

$87,317,646 $87,317,646 $87,317,646

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$87,317,646 $87,317,646 $87,317,646

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

$3,641,696 $3,641,696
$530,680 $530,680 $4,172,376

$3,641,696 $3,641,696
$530,680 $530,680 $4,172,376

$3,641,696 $3,641,696
$530,680 $530,680 $4,172,376

250.100-Vital Records

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,641,696

$3,641,696

$3,641,696

State General Funds

$3,641,696

$3,641,696

$3,641,696

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$530,680

$530,680

$530,680

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$530,680

$530,680

$530,680

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,172,376

$4,172,376

$4,172,376

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.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

439

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,988,502 $0
$1,988,502 $1,988,502

$1,988,502 $0
$1,988,502 $1,988,502

$1,988,502 $0
$1,988,502 $1,988,502

251.100 -Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,988,502

$1,988,502

$1,988,502

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,988,502

$1,988,502

$1,988,502

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,988,502

$1,988,502

$1,988,502

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

$15,345,972 $15,345,972 $15,345,972

$15,345,972 $15,345,972 $15,345,972

$15,345,972 $15,345,972 $15,345,972

252.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.
Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

440

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252.100-Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of

existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the

accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,345,972 $15,345,972 $15,345,972

State General Funds

$15,345,972 $15,345,972 $15,345,972

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,345,972 $15,345,972 $15,345,972

Section 38: Public Safety, Department of
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 Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances 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 Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$120,420,700 $120,420,700

$120,420,700 $120,420,700

$32,373,752 $32,373,752

$32,373,752 $32,373,752

$39,415,015 $39,415,015

$50

$50

$50

$50

$337,052

$337,052

$337,052

$337,052

$12,360,457 $12,360,457

$12,360,457 $12,360,457

$488,303

$488,303

$488,303

$488,303

$25,429,153 $25,429,153

$25,429,153 $25,429,153

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

$150,000

$150,000

$138,000

$138,000

$138,000

$138,000

$12,000

$12,000

$12,000

$12,000

$192,359,467 $192,359,467

$120,420,700 $120,420,700 $32,373,752 $32,373,752 $39,415,015
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $12,360,457 $12,360,457 $488,303 $488,303 $25,429,153 $25,429,153 $800,000 $800,000 $150,000 $138,000 $138,000 $12,000 $12,000 $192,359,467

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

441

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 Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances 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 Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$122,569,432 $122,569,432 $32,373,752 $32,373,752 $39,565,015
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $12,360,457 $12,360,457 $488,303 $488,303 $25,579,153 $25,579,153 $800,000 $800,000 $150,000 $138,000 $138,000 $12,000 $12,000 $194,658,199

$122,749,432 $122,749,432 $32,373,752 $32,373,752 $39,415,015
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $12,360,457 $12,360,457 $488,303 $488,303 $25,429,153 $25,429,153 $800,000 $800,000 $150,000 $138,000 $138,000 $12,000 $12,000 $194,688,199

$122,599,432 $122,599,432 $32,373,752 $32,373,752 $39,565,015
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $12,360,457 $12,360,457 $488,303 $488,303 $25,579,153 $25,579,153 $800,000 $800,000 $150,000 $138,000 $138,000 $12,000 $12,000 $194,688,199

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

$3,157,775 $3,157,775
$243,034

$3,157,775 $3,157,775
$243,034

$3,157,775 $3,157,775
$243,034

442

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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

$243,034 $2,780,000 $2,680,000 $2,680,000
$100,000 $100,000 $6,180,809

$243,034 $2,780,000 $2,680,000 $2,680,000
$100,000 $100,000 $6,180,809

$243,034 $2,780,000 $2,680,000 $2,680,000
$100,000 $100,000 $6,180,809

253.1 Increase funds for operations for Life Flight helicopters.

State General Funds

$115,290

$115,290

$115,290

253.99 SAC: 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 transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.
House: 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 transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.
Governor: 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 transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

253.100 -Aviation

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,273,065

$3,273,065

$3,273,065

State General Funds

$3,273,065

$3,273,065

$3,273,065

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$243,034

$243,034

$243,034

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$243,034

$243,034

$243,034

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,780,000

$2,780,000

$2,780,000

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

443

Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,680,000 $2,680,000
$100,000 $100,000 $6,296,099

$2,680,000 $2,680,000
$100,000 $100,000 $6,296,099

$2,680,000 $2,680,000
$100,000 $100,000 $6,296,099

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499

$0 $0 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499

$0 $0 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499

254.100 -Capitol Police Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$7,372,499

$7,372,499

$7,372,499

Sales and Services

$7,372,499

$7,372,499

$7,372,499

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$7,372,499

$7,372,499

$7,372,499

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,372,499

$7,372,499

$7,372,499

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

$8,312,606 $8,312,606

$8,312,606 $8,312,606

$8,312,606 $8,312,606

444

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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

$141,571 $141,571
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $8,457,687

$141,571 $141,571
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $8,457,687

$141,571 $141,571
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $8,457,687

255.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$8,312,606

$8,312,606

$8,312,606

State General Funds

$8,312,606

$8,312,606

$8,312,606

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$141,571

$141,571

$141,571

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$141,571

$141,571

$141,571

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

Sales and Services

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,510

$3,510

$3,510

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,457,687

$8,457,687

$8,457,687

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$83,751,094 $83,751,094
$9,848,347 $9,848,347 $13,668,349 $3,930,706 $3,930,706
$488,303

$83,751,094 $83,751,094
$9,848,347 $9,848,347 $13,668,349 $3,930,706 $3,930,706
$488,303

$83,751,094 $83,751,094
$9,848,347 $9,848,347 $13,668,349 $3,930,706 $3,930,706
$488,303

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

445

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

$488,303 $8,449,340 $8,449,340
$800,000 $800,000 $107,267,790

$488,303 $8,449,340 $8,449,340
$800,000 $800,000 $107,267,790

$488,303 $8,449,340 $8,449,340
$800,000 $800,000 $107,267,790

256.1 Increase funds for operations for Post 52 in Hart County.

State General Funds

$1,400,969

$1,400,969

$1,400,969

256.2 Increase funds to replace the loss of federal and other funds for the Georgia Interoperability Network system.

State General Funds

$782,473

$782,473

$782,473

256.3 Utilize trooper attrition funds for equipment and personnel for graduates of upcoming trooper schools. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

256.100-Field Offices and Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$85,934,536 $85,934,536 $85,934,536

State General Funds

$85,934,536 $85,934,536 $85,934,536

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,848,347

$9,848,347

$9,848,347

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$9,848,347

$9,848,347

$9,848,347

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$13,668,349 $13,668,349 $13,668,349

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,930,706

$3,930,706

$3,930,706

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$3,930,706

$3,930,706

$3,930,706

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$488,303

$488,303

$488,303

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$488,303

$488,303

$488,303

Sales and Services

$8,449,340

$8,449,340

$8,449,340

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$8,449,340

$8,449,340

$8,449,340

446

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Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000 $800,000 $109,451,232

$800,000 $800,000 $109,451,232

$800,000 $800,000 $109,451,232

Motor Carrier Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well

as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all

buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction

enforcement.

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

$9,797,945 $9,797,945 $3,827,142 $3,827,142 $8,124,630
$290,000 $290,000 $7,834,630 $7,834,630 $21,749,717

$9,797,945 $9,797,945 $3,827,142 $3,827,142 $8,124,630
$290,000 $290,000 $7,834,630 $7,834,630 $21,749,717

$9,797,945 $9,797,945 $3,827,142 $3,827,142 $8,124,630
$290,000 $290,000 $7,834,630 $7,834,630 $21,749,717

257.100-Motor Carrier Compliance

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well

as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all

buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction

enforcement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,797,945

$9,797,945

$9,797,945

State General Funds

$9,797,945

$9,797,945

$9,797,945

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,827,142

$3,827,142

$3,827,142

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,827,142

$3,827,142

$3,827,142

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,124,630

$8,124,630

$8,124,630

Intergovernmental Transfers

$290,000

$290,000

$290,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$290,000

$290,000

$290,000

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

447

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,834,630 $7,834,630 $21,749,717

$7,834,630 $7,834,630 $21,749,717

$7,834,630 $7,834,630 $21,749,717

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

$1,535,585 $1,535,585 $1,535,585

$1,535,585 $1,535,585 $1,535,585

$1,535,585 $1,535,585 $1,535,585

258.100 -Troop J Specialty Units

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,535,585

$1,535,585

$1,535,585

State General Funds

$1,535,585

$1,535,585

$1,535,585

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,535,585

$1,535,585

$1,535,585

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$663,757 $663,757 $663,757

$663,757 $663,757 $663,757

$663,757 $663,757 $663,757

259.100-Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 743)

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.

448

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$663,757 $663,757 $663,757

$663,757 $663,757 $663,757

$663,757 $663,757 $663,757

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 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 Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$560,135 $560,135 $17,327,181 $17,327,181 $422,502
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $85,400 $85,400 $33,000 $21,000 $21,000 $12,000 $12,000 $18,342,818

$560,135 $560,135 $17,327,181 $17,327,181 $422,502
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $85,400 $85,400 $33,000 $21,000 $21,000 $12,000 $12,000 $18,342,818

$560,135 $560,135 $17,327,181 $17,327,181 $422,502
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $85,400 $85,400 $33,000 $21,000 $21,000 $12,000 $12,000 $18,342,818

260.1 Increase funds for the planning and implementation of Joshua's Law driver education programs as funded according to SB231 (2013 Session).

State General Funds

$30,000

$30,000

260.100 -Highway Safety, Office of

Appropriation (HB 743)

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.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

449

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 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 Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$560,135 $560,135 $17,327,181 $17,327,181 $422,502
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $85,400 $85,400 $33,000 $21,000 $21,000 $12,000 $12,000 $18,342,818

$590,135 $590,135 $17,327,181 $17,327,181 $422,502
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $85,400 $85,400 $33,000 $21,000 $21,000 $12,000 $12,000 $18,372,818

$590,135 $590,135 $17,327,181 $17,327,181 $422,502
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $85,400 $85,400 $33,000 $21,000 $21,000 $12,000 $12,000 $18,372,818

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
261.1 Replace funds for operations.
State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$1,973,232 $1,973,232
$408,051 $408,051 $408,051 $2,381,283

$1,973,232 $1,973,232
$408,051 $408,051 $408,051 $2,381,283

$1,973,232 $1,973,232
$408,051 $408,051 $408,051 $2,381,283

($150,000) $150,000
$0

$0

($150,000)

$0

$150,000

$0

$0

450

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261.100 -Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,823,232

$1,973,232

$1,823,232

State General Funds

$1,823,232

$1,973,232

$1,823,232

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$558,051

$408,051

$558,051

Sales and Services

$558,051

$408,051

$558,051

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$558,051

$408,051

$558,051

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,381,283

$2,381,283

$2,381,283

Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Continuation Budget

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.

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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,668,571 $10,668,571
$986,477 $986,477 $6,635,474 $5,459,751 $5,459,751 $1,175,723 $1,175,723 $117,000 $117,000 $117,000 $18,407,522

$10,668,571 $10,668,571
$986,477 $986,477 $6,635,474 $5,459,751 $5,459,751 $1,175,723 $1,175,723 $117,000 $117,000 $117,000 $18,407,522

$10,668,571 $10,668,571
$986,477 $986,477 $6,635,474 $5,459,751 $5,459,751 $1,175,723 $1,175,723 $117,000 $117,000 $117,000 $18,407,522

262.100-Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 743)

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.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

451

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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,668,571 $10,668,571
$986,477 $986,477 $6,635,474 $5,459,751 $5,459,751 $1,175,723 $1,175,723 $117,000 $117,000 $117,000 $18,407,522

$10,668,571 $10,668,571
$986,477 $986,477 $6,635,474 $5,459,751 $5,459,751 $1,175,723 $1,175,723 $117,000 $117,000 $117,000 $18,407,522

$10,668,571 $10,668,571
$986,477 $986,477 $6,635,474 $5,459,751 $5,459,751 $1,175,723 $1,175,723 $117,000 $117,000 $117,000 $18,407,522

Section 39: Public Service Commission
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$7,735,488

$7,735,488

$7,735,488

$7,735,488

$1,300,246

$1,300,246

$1,300,246

$1,300,246

$9,035,734

$9,035,734

$7,735,488 $7,735,488 $1,300,246 $1,300,246 $9,035,734

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$7,735,488 $7,735,488 $1,300,246 $1,300,246 $9,035,734

$7,735,488 $7,735,488 $1,300,246 $1,300,246 $9,035,734

$7,735,488 $7,735,488 $1,300,246 $1,300,246 $9,035,734

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

$1,136,759

$1,136,759

$1,136,759

452

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State General Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,136,759 $83,500 $83,500
$1,220,259

$1,136,759 $83,500 $83,500
$1,220,259

$1,136,759 $83,500 $83,500
$1,220,259

263.100-Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and staff in achieving the agency's goals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,136,759

$1,136,759

$1,136,759

State General Funds

$1,136,759

$1,136,759

$1,136,759

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$83,500

$83,500

$83,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,220,259

$1,220,259

$1,220,259

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

$958,627 $958,627 $1,188,246 $1,188,246 $2,146,873

$958,627 $958,627 $1,188,246 $1,188,246 $2,146,873

$958,627 $958,627 $1,188,246 $1,188,246 $2,146,873

264.100-Facility Protection

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$958,627 $958,627 $1,188,246 $1,188,246 $2,146,873

$958,627 $958,627 $1,188,246 $1,188,246 $2,146,873

$958,627 $958,627 $1,188,246 $1,188,246 $2,146,873

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

453

Utilities Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, 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 natural gas

and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,640,102 $5,640,102
$28,500 $28,500 $5,668,602

$5,640,102 $5,640,102
$28,500 $28,500 $5,668,602

$5,640,102 $5,640,102
$28,500 $28,500 $5,668,602

265.100 -Utilities Regulation

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, 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 natural gas

and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,640,102

$5,640,102

$5,640,102

State General Funds

$5,640,102

$5,640,102

$5,640,102

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,668,602

$5,668,602

$5,668,602

Section 40: Regents, University System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$1,883,128,792 $1,883,128,792 $1,883,128,792

$1,883,128,792 $1,883,128,792 $1,883,128,792

$4,672,727,417 $4,672,727,417 $4,672,727,417

$3,801,521

$3,801,521

$3,801,521

$3,801,521

$3,801,521

$3,801,521

$2,166,155,738 $2,166,155,738 $2,166,155,738

$2,010,978,820 $2,010,978,820 $2,010,978,820

$155,176,918 $155,176,918 $155,176,918

454

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$236,618,947 $236,618,947 $2,266,151,211
$592,381 $538,191,581 $1,727,367,249 $6,555,856,209

$236,618,947 $236,618,947 $2,266,151,211
$592,381 $538,191,581 $1,727,367,249 $6,555,856,209

$236,618,947 $236,618,947 $2,266,151,211
$592,381 $538,191,581 $1,727,367,249 $6,555,856,209

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$1,885,486,702 $1,885,486,702 $4,672,727,417
$3,801,521 $3,801,521 $2,166,155,738 $2,010,978,820 $155,176,918 $236,618,947 $236,618,947 $2,266,151,211
$592,381 $538,191,581 $1,727,367,249 $6,558,214,119

$1,885,486,702 $1,885,486,702 $4,672,727,417
$3,801,521 $3,801,521 $2,166,155,738 $2,010,978,820 $155,176,918 $236,618,947 $236,618,947 $2,266,151,211
$592,381 $538,191,581 $1,727,367,249 $6,558,214,119

$1,885,486,702 $1,885,486,702 $4,672,727,417
$3,801,521 $3,801,521 $2,166,155,738 $2,010,978,820 $155,176,918 $236,618,947 $236,618,947 $2,266,151,211
$592,381 $538,191,581 $1,727,367,249 $6,558,214,119

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

$35,233,027 $35,233,027 $37,552,919 $22,000,000

$35,233,027 $35,233,027 $37,552,919 $22,000,000

$35,233,027 $35,233,027 $37,552,919 $22,000,000

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

455

University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,000,000 $9,552,919 $9,552,919 $6,000,000 $6,000,000
$72,785,946

$22,000,000 $9,552,919 $9,552,919 $6,000,000 $6,000,000
$72,785,946

$22,000,000 $9,552,919 $9,552,919 $6,000,000 $6,000,000
$72,785,946

266.100-Agricultural Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$35,233,027 $35,233,027 $35,233,027

State General Funds

$35,233,027 $35,233,027 $35,233,027

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$37,552,919 $37,552,919 $37,552,919

Intergovernmental Transfers

$22,000,000 $22,000,000 $22,000,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$22,000,000 $22,000,000 $22,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$9,552,919

$9,552,919

$9,552,919

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$9,552,919

$9,552,919

$9,552,919

Sales and Services

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

$6,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$72,785,946 $72,785,946 $72,785,946

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $5,258,000 $258,000 $258,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,258,000

$0 $0 $5,258,000 $258,000 $258,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,258,000

$0 $0 $5,258,000 $258,000 $258,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,258,000

456

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

267.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,258,000 $258,000 $258,000
$5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,258,000

$5,258,000 $258,000 $258,000
$5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,258,000

$5,258,000 $258,000 $258,000
$5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,258,000

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,365,384 $29,365,384 $25,083,929
$3,750,000 $3,750,000 $7,606,177 $7,606,177 $13,727,752 $13,727,752 $54,449,313

$29,365,384 $29,365,384 $25,083,929
$3,750,000 $3,750,000 $7,606,177 $7,606,177 $13,727,752 $13,727,752 $54,449,313

$29,365,384 $29,365,384 $25,083,929
$3,750,000 $3,750,000 $7,606,177 $7,606,177 $13,727,752 $13,727,752 $54,449,313

268.100 -Cooperative Extension Service

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$29,365,384 $29,365,384 $29,365,384

State General Funds

$29,365,384 $29,365,384 $29,365,384

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,083,929 $25,083,929 $25,083,929

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,750,000

$3,750,000

$3,750,000

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

457

University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,750,000 $7,606,177 $7,606,177 $13,727,752 $13,727,752 $54,449,313

$3,750,000 $7,606,177 $7,606,177 $13,727,752 $13,727,752 $54,449,313

$3,750,000 $7,606,177 $7,606,177 $13,727,752 $13,727,752 $54,449,313

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,187,612 $7,187,612 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $17,662,612

$7,187,612 $7,187,612 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $17,662,612

$7,187,612 $7,187,612 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $17,662,612

269.100 -Enterprise Innovation Institute

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$7,187,612

$7,187,612

$7,187,612

State General Funds

$7,187,612

$7,187,612

$7,187,612

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,475,000 $10,475,000 $10,475,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

$7,875,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

458

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,100,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $17,662,612

$1,100,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $17,662,612

$1,100,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $17,662,612

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$495,191 $495,191 $575,988 $475,988 $475,988 $100,000 $100,000 $1,071,179

$495,191 $495,191 $575,988 $475,988 $475,988 $100,000 $100,000 $1,071,179

$495,191 $495,191 $575,988 $475,988 $475,988 $100,000 $100,000 $1,071,179

270.100-Forestry Cooperative Extension

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$495,191

$495,191

$495,191

State General Funds

$495,191

$495,191

$495,191

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$575,988

$575,988

$575,988

Intergovernmental Transfers

$475,988

$475,988

$475,988

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$475,988

$475,988

$475,988

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,071,179

$1,071,179

$1,071,179

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.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

459

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,562,254 $2,562,254 $10,250,426 $9,000,000 $9,000,000
$590,634 $590,634 $659,792 $659,792 $12,812,680

$2,562,254 $2,562,254 $10,250,426 $9,000,000 $9,000,000
$590,634 $590,634 $659,792 $659,792 $12,812,680

$2,562,254 $2,562,254 $10,250,426 $9,000,000 $9,000,000
$590,634 $590,634 $659,792 $659,792 $12,812,680

271.100-Forestry Research

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,562,254

$2,562,254

$2,562,254

State General Funds

$2,562,254

$2,562,254

$2,562,254

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,250,426 $10,250,426 $10,250,426

Intergovernmental Transfers

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$590,634

$590,634

$590,634

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$590,634

$590,634

$590,634

Sales and Services

$659,792

$659,792

$659,792

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$659,792

$659,792

$659,792

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,812,680 $12,812,680 $12,812,680

Georgia Archives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; 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

$4,151,428 $4,151,428
$689,281

$4,151,428 $4,151,428
$689,281

$4,151,428 $4,151,428
$689,281

460

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

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

$21,900 $21,900 $667,381 $592,381 $75,000 $4,840,709

$21,900 $21,900 $667,381 $592,381 $75,000 $4,840,709

$21,900 $21,900 $667,381 $592,381 $75,000 $4,840,709

272.100-Georgia Archives

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; 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

$4,151,428 $4,151,428
$689,281 $21,900 $21,900
$667,381 $592,381
$75,000 $4,840,709

$4,151,428 $4,151,428
$689,281 $21,900 $21,900
$667,381 $592,381
$75,000 $4,840,709

$4,151,428 $4,151,428
$689,281 $21,900 $21,900
$667,381 $592,381
$75,000 $4,840,709

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 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621

$0 $0 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621

$0 $0 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

461

273.100 -Georgia Radiation Therapy Center

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,779,621

$3,779,621

$3,779,621

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$3,779,621

$3,779,621

$3,779,621

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$3,779,621

$3,779,621

$3,779,621

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,779,621

$3,779,621

$3,779,621

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,588,520 $5,588,520 $314,011,962 $208,042,709 $208,042,709 $92,254,140 $92,254,140 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $319,600,482

$5,588,520 $5,588,520 $314,011,962 $208,042,709 $208,042,709 $92,254,140 $92,254,140 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $319,600,482

$5,588,520 $5,588,520 $314,011,962 $208,042,709 $208,042,709 $92,254,140 $92,254,140 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $319,600,482

274.100-Georgia Tech Research Institute

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$5,588,520

$5,588,520

$5,588,520

State General Funds

$5,588,520

$5,588,520

$5,588,520

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$314,011,962 $314,011,962 $314,011,962

Intergovernmental Transfers

$208,042,709 $208,042,709 $208,042,709

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$208,042,709 $208,042,709 $208,042,709

462

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$92,254,140 $92,254,140 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $319,600,482

$92,254,140 $92,254,140 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $319,600,482

$92,254,140 $92,254,140 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $319,600,482

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$714,567 $714,567 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,200,848

$714,567 $714,567 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,200,848

$714,567 $714,567 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,200,848

275.100 -Marine Institute

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$714,567

$714,567

$714,567

State General Funds

$714,567

$714,567

$714,567

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$486,281

$486,281

$486,281

Intergovernmental Transfers

$367,648

$367,648

$367,648

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$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

$1,200,848

$1,200,848

$1,200,848

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,179,252 $1,179,252 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,524,781

$1,179,252 $1,179,252 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,524,781

$1,179,252 $1,179,252 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,524,781

276.100 -Marine Resources Extension Center

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,179,252

$1,179,252

$1,179,252

State General Funds

$1,179,252

$1,179,252

$1,179,252

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

Intergovernmental Transfers

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$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

$2,524,781

$2,524,781

$2,524,781

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

$28,297,463 $28,297,463 $28,297,463

$28,297,463 $28,297,463 $28,297,463

$28,297,463 $28,297,463 $28,297,463

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277.100 -Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$28,297,463 $28,297,463 $28,297,463

State General Funds

$28,297,463 $28,297,463 $28,297,463

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,297,463 $28,297,463 $28,297,463

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,497,624 $31,497,624
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $36,720,024

$31,497,624 $31,497,624
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $36,720,024

$31,497,624 $31,497,624
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $36,720,024

278.100 -Public Libraries

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$31,497,624 $31,497,624 $31,497,624

State General Funds

$31,497,624 $31,497,624 $31,497,624

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

Intergovernmental Transfers

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

$5,222,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,720,024 $36,720,024 $36,720,024

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

$25,303,326 $25,303,326 $25,303,326

$25,303,326 $25,303,326 $25,303,326

$25,303,326 $25,303,326 $25,303,326

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279.1 Increase funds for one-time funding for equipment upgrades to the PeachNet infrastructure.

State General Funds

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

279.100 -Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$26,703,326 $26,703,326 $26,703,326

State General Funds

$26,703,326 $26,703,326 $26,703,326

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$26,703,326 $26,703,326 $26,703,326

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

$8,401,788 $8,401,788 $8,401,788

$8,401,788 $8,401,788 $8,401,788

$8,401,788 $8,401,788 $8,401,788

280.100 -Regents Central Office

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$8,401,788

$8,401,788

$8,401,788

State General Funds

$8,401,788

$8,401,788

$8,401,788

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,401,788

$8,401,788

$8,401,788

Research Consortium

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities and other

university-based initiatives with economic development missions and close ties to Georgia's strategic industries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,104,447 $6,104,447 $6,104,447

$6,104,447 $6,104,447 $6,104,447

$6,104,447 $6,104,447 $6,104,447

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281.100-Research Consortium

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities and other

university-based initiatives with economic development missions and close ties to Georgia's strategic industries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,104,447

$6,104,447

$6,104,447

State General Funds

$6,104,447

$6,104,447

$6,104,447

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,104,447

$6,104,447

$6,104,447

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,214,869 $1,214,869 $3,950,620 $2,750,620 $2,750,620
$650,000 $650,000 $550,000 $550,000 $5,165,489

$1,214,869 $1,214,869 $3,950,620 $2,750,620 $2,750,620
$650,000 $650,000 $550,000 $550,000 $5,165,489

$1,214,869 $1,214,869 $3,950,620 $2,750,620 $2,750,620
$650,000 $650,000 $550,000 $550,000 $5,165,489

282.100 -Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,214,869

$1,214,869

$1,214,869

State General Funds

$1,214,869

$1,214,869

$1,214,869

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,950,620

$3,950,620

$3,950,620

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$650,000

$650,000

$650,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$650,000

$650,000

$650,000

Sales and Services

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$550,000 $5,165,489

$550,000 $5,165,489

$550,000 $5,165,489

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 AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,676,074,685 $1,676,074,685 $4,243,957,206 $1,905,813,373 $1,750,636,455
$155,176,918 $124,656,444 $124,656,444 $2,213,487,389 $486,120,140 $1,727,367,249 $5,920,031,891

$1,676,074,685 $1,676,074,685 $4,243,957,206 $1,905,813,373 $1,750,636,455
$155,176,918 $124,656,444 $124,656,444 $2,213,487,389 $486,120,140 $1,727,367,249 $5,920,031,891

$1,676,074,685 $1,676,074,685 $4,243,957,206 $1,905,813,373 $1,750,636,455
$155,176,918 $124,656,444 $124,656,444 $2,213,487,389 $486,120,140 $1,727,367,249 $5,920,031,891

283.1 Increase funds for new square footage acquired by the University System of Georgia in FY2014.

State General Funds

$957,910

$957,910

$957,910

283.100 -Teaching

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,677,032,595 $1,677,032,595 $1,677,032,595

State General Funds

$1,677,032,595 $1,677,032,595 $1,677,032,595

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,243,957,206 $4,243,957,206 $4,243,957,206

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,905,813,373 $1,905,813,373 $1,905,813,373

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$1,750,636,455 $1,750,636,455 $1,750,636,455

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$155,176,918 $155,176,918 $155,176,918

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$124,656,444 $124,656,444 $124,656,444

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$124,656,444 $2,213,487,389
$486,120,140 $1,727,367,249 $5,920,989,801

$124,656,444 $2,213,487,389
$486,120,140 $1,727,367,249 $5,920,989,801

$124,656,444 $2,213,487,389
$486,120,140 $1,727,367,249 $5,920,989,801

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

$2,569,841 $2,569,841 $2,569,841

$2,569,841 $2,569,841 $2,569,841

$2,569,841 $2,569,841 $2,569,841

284.100 -Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,569,841

$2,569,841

$2,569,841

State General Funds

$2,569,841

$2,569,841

$2,569,841

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,569,841

$2,569,841

$2,569,841

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

$386,135 $386,135 $10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,474,390

$386,135 $386,135 $10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,474,390

$386,135 $386,135 $10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,474,390

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285.100 -Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$386,135

$386,135

$386,135

State General Funds

$386,135

$386,135

$386,135

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,088,255

Sales and Services

$10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,088,255

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,088,255

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,474,390 $10,474,390 $10,474,390

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

$2,288,309 $2,288,309 $2,288,309

$2,288,309 $2,288,309 $2,288,309

$2,288,309 $2,288,309 $2,288,309

286.100-Payments to Georgia Military College

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,288,309

$2,288,309

$2,288,309

State General Funds

$2,288,309

$2,288,309

$2,288,309

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,288,309

$2,288,309

$2,288,309

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

$14,513,070 $14,513,070 $14,513,070

$14,513,070 $14,513,070 $14,513,070

$14,513,070 $14,513,070 $14,513,070

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287.100 -Payments to Public Telecommunications Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$14,513,070 $14,513,070 $14,513,070

$14,513,070 $14,513,070 $14,513,070

$14,513,070 $14,513,070 $14,513,070

Section 41: Revenue, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$174,509,476 $174,509,476

$174,075,693 $174,075,693

$433,783

$433,783

$819,087

$819,087

$567,580

$567,580

$251,507

$251,507

$2,690,986

$2,690,986

$2,690,986

$2,690,986

$2,690,986

$2,690,986

$178,019,549 $178,019,549

$174,509,476 $174,075,693
$433,783 $819,087 $567,580 $251,507 $2,690,986 $2,690,986 $2,690,986 $178,019,549

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$204,035,650

State General Funds

$203,601,867

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$819,087

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$567,580

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$251,507

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,690,986

Sales and Services

$2,690,986

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,690,986

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$207,545,723

$204,567,451 $204,133,668
$433,783 $819,087 $567,580 $251,507 $2,690,986 $2,690,986 $2,690,986 $208,077,524

$204,567,451 $204,133,668
$433,783 $819,087 $567,580 $251,507 $2,690,986 $2,690,986 $2,690,986 $208,077,524

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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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,207,028 $14,207,028
$225,580 $225,580 $14,432,608

$14,207,028 $14,207,028
$225,580 $225,580 $14,432,608

$14,207,028 $14,207,028
$225,580 $225,580 $14,432,608

288.100-Customer Service

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$14,207,028 $14,207,028 $14,207,028

State General Funds

$14,207,028 $14,207,028 $14,207,028

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$225,580

$225,580

$225,580

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$225,580

$225,580

$225,580

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,432,608 $14,432,608 $14,432,608

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,194,033 $7,194,033 $7,194,033

$7,194,033 $7,194,033 $7,194,033

$7,194,033 $7,194,033 $7,194,033

289.1 Transfer funds from the Industry Regulation program to the Departmental Administration program for personnel.

State General Funds

$111,480

$111,480

$111,480

289.2 Transfer funds from the Tax Compliance program to the Departmental Administration program for personnel.

State General Funds

$309,932

$309,932

$309,932

289.3 Increase funds for personnel for one position to provide state revenue and policy analysis.

State General Funds

$70,345

$70,345

$70,345

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289.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$7,685,790

$7,685,790

$7,685,790

State General Funds

$7,685,790

$7,685,790

$7,685,790

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,685,790

$7,685,790

$7,685,790

Forestland 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

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

290.1 Increase funds for Forestland Protection Grant reimbursements for school districts ($14,531,878) and local municipalities and counties ($11,116,221). (H and S:Fully fund reimbursements through tax year 2013)

State General Funds

$25,648,099 $26,179,900 $26,179,900

290.100 -Forestland Protection Grants

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$39,720,450 $40,252,251 $40,252,251

State General Funds

$39,720,450 $40,252,251 $40,252,251

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,720,450 $40,252,251 $40,252,251

Fraud Detection and Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and prevent tax fraud and protect Georgia citizens from identity theft through the use

of fraud analytical tools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000

$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000

$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000

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291.1 Increase funds for the Fraud Detection and Prevention System contract. State General Funds

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

291.100 -Fraud Detection and Prevention

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and prevent tax fraud and protect Georgia citizens from identity theft through the use

of fraud analytical tools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

State General Funds

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

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 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,947,414 $5,513,631
$433,783 $371,507 $120,000 $251,507
$99,996 $99,996 $99,996 $6,418,917

$5,947,414 $5,513,631
$433,783 $371,507 $120,000 $251,507
$99,996 $99,996 $99,996 $6,418,917

$5,947,414 $5,513,631
$433,783 $371,507 $120,000 $251,507
$99,996 $99,996 $99,996 $6,418,917

292.1 Transfer funds from the Industry Regulation program to the Departmental Administration program for personnel.

State General Funds

($111,480)

($111,480)

($111,480)

292.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

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Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

292.100 -Industry Regulation

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco

products; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,835,934

$5,835,934

$5,835,934

State General Funds

$5,402,151

$5,402,151

$5,402,151

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

$433,783

$433,783

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$371,507

$371,507

$371,507

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$120,000

$120,000

$120,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$251,507

$251,507

$251,507

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$99,996

$99,996

$99,996

Sales and Services

$99,996

$99,996

$99,996

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$99,996

$99,996

$99,996

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,307,437

$6,307,437

$6,307,437

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,084,193 $6,084,193 $6,084,193

$6,084,193 $6,084,193 $6,084,193

$6,084,193 $6,084,193 $6,084,193

293.100-Local Government Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$6,084,193

$6,084,193

$6,084,193

State General Funds

$6,084,193

$6,084,193

$6,084,193

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,084,193

$6,084,193

$6,084,193

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

475

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

$11,066,592 $11,066,592 $11,066,592

$11,066,592 $11,066,592 $11,066,592

$11,066,592 $11,066,592 $11,066,592

294.1 Increase funds for the Employees' Retirement System for the liability on local tax officials' retirement benefits to meet projected expenditures.

State General Funds

$2,557,730

$2,557,730

$2,557,730

294.100 -Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$13,624,322 $13,624,322 $13,624,322

State General Funds

$13,624,322 $13,624,322 $13,624,322

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,624,322 $13,624,322 $13,624,322

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,225,386 $18,225,386
$2,490,990 $2,490,990 $2,490,990 $20,716,376

$18,225,386 $18,225,386
$2,490,990 $2,490,990 $2,490,990 $20,716,376

$18,225,386 $18,225,386
$2,490,990 $2,490,990 $2,490,990 $20,716,376

295.100 -Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$18,225,386 $18,225,386 $18,225,386

State General Funds

$18,225,386 $18,225,386 $18,225,386

476

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,490,990 $2,490,990 $2,490,990 $20,716,376

$2,490,990 $2,490,990 $2,490,990 $20,716,376

$2,490,990 $2,490,990 $2,490,990 $20,716,376

Office of Special Investigations

Continuation Budget

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 State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,823,719 $3,823,719 $3,823,719

$3,823,719 $3,823,719 $3,823,719

$3,823,719 $3,823,719 $3,823,719

296.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts.
House: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

296.100 -Office of Special Investigations

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$3,823,719

$3,823,719

$3,823,719

State General Funds

$3,823,719

$3,823,719

$3,823,719

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,823,719

$3,823,719

$3,823,719

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

$13,261,024 $13,261,024 $13,261,024

$13,261,024 $13,261,024 $13,261,024

$13,261,024 $13,261,024 $13,261,024

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

477

297.100 -Revenue Processing

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$13,261,024 $13,261,024 $13,261,024

State General Funds

$13,261,024 $13,261,024 $13,261,024

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,261,024 $13,261,024 $13,261,024

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,996,488 $51,996,488
$222,000 $222,000 $52,218,488

$51,996,488 $51,996,488
$222,000 $222,000 $52,218,488

$51,996,488 $51,996,488
$222,000 $222,000 $52,218,488

298.1 Transfer funds from the Tax Compliance program to the Departmental Administration program for personnel.

State General Funds

($309,932)

($309,932)

($309,932)

298.100 -Tax Compliance

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,686,556 $51,686,556
$222,000 $222,000 $51,908,556

$51,686,556 $51,686,556
$222,000 $222,000 $51,908,556

$51,686,556 $51,686,556
$222,000 $222,000 $51,908,556

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.

478

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,001,861 $3,001,861
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,101,861

$3,001,861 $3,001,861
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,101,861

$3,001,861 $3,001,861
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,101,861

299.100 -Tax Policy

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$3,001,861

$3,001,861

$3,001,861

State General Funds

$3,001,861

$3,001,861

$3,001,861

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

$3,101,861

$3,101,861

$3,101,861

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

$24,379,387 $24,379,387 $24,379,387

$24,379,387 $24,379,387 $24,379,387

$24,379,387 $24,379,387 $24,379,387

300.100 -Technology Support Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the department in information technology and provide electronic filing services to

taxpayers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,379,387 $24,379,387 $24,379,387

State General Funds

$24,379,387 $24,379,387 $24,379,387

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,379,387 $24,379,387 $24,379,387

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

479

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 Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$23,393,403 $23,393,403

$23,393,403 $23,393,403

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$1,024,512

$1,024,512

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$1,004,512

$1,004,512

$1,004,512

$1,004,512

$24,502,915 $24,502,915

$23,393,403 $23,393,403
$85,000 $85,000 $1,024,512 $20,000 $20,000 $1,004,512 $1,004,512 $24,502,915

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$26,893,403 $26,893,403
$85,000 $85,000 $1,024,512 $20,000 $20,000 $1,004,512 $1,004,512 $28,002,915

$26,893,403 $26,893,403
$85,000 $85,000 $1,024,512 $20,000 $20,000 $1,004,512 $1,004,512 $28,002,915

$26,893,403 $26,893,403
$85,000 $85,000 $1,024,512 $20,000 $20,000 $1,004,512 $1,004,512 $28,002,915

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

$1,266,805 $1,266,805
$739,512 $739,512

$1,266,805 $1,266,805
$739,512 $739,512

$1,266,805 $1,266,805
$739,512 $739,512

480

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$739,512 $2,006,317

$739,512 $2,006,317

$739,512 $2,006,317

301.100 -Corporations

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,266,805

$1,266,805

$1,266,805

State General Funds

$1,266,805

$1,266,805

$1,266,805

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

$2,006,317

$2,006,317

$2,006,317

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

$5,168,394 $5,168,394
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,303,394

$5,168,394 $5,168,394
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,303,394

$5,168,394 $5,168,394
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,303,394

302.1 Increase funds for telecommunications expenses. State General Funds

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

$3,500,000

302.100 -Elections

Appropriation (HB 743)

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.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

481

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

$8,668,394 $8,668,394
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $8,803,394

$8,668,394 $8,668,394
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $8,803,394

$8,668,394 $8,668,394
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $8,803,394

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

$5,856,691 $5,856,691
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $5,871,691

$5,856,691 $5,856,691
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $5,871,691

$5,856,691 $5,856,691
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $5,871,691

303.100-Office Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,856,691

$5,856,691

$5,856,691

State General Funds

$5,856,691

$5,856,691

$5,856,691

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

Sales and Services

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,871,691

$5,871,691

$5,871,691

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

$7,192,564 $7,192,564

$7,192,564 $7,192,564

$7,192,564 $7,192,564

482

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,342,564

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,342,564

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,342,564

304.100 -Professional Licensing Boards

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$7,192,564

$7,192,564

$7,192,564

State General Funds

$7,192,564

$7,192,564

$7,192,564

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

$7,342,564

$7,342,564

$7,342,564

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

$769,185 $769,185
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $819,185

$769,185 $769,185
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $819,185

$769,185 $769,185
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $819,185

305.100 -Securities

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$769,185

$769,185

$769,185

State General Funds

$769,185

$769,185

$769,185

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

483

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $819,185

$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $819,185

$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $819,185

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

$250,728 $250,728
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $270,728

$250,728 $250,728
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $270,728

$250,728 $250,728
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $270,728

306.100-Commission on the Holocaust, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$250,728

$250,728

$250,728

State General Funds

$250,728

$250,728

$250,728

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

$270,728

$270,728

$270,728

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

$2,889,036 $2,889,036 $2,889,036

$2,889,036 $2,889,036 $2,889,036

$2,889,036 $2,889,036 $2,889,036

484

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307.100 -Real Estate Commission

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,889,036

$2,889,036

$2,889,036

State General Funds

$2,889,036

$2,889,036

$2,889,036

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,889,036

$2,889,036

$2,889,036

Section 43: Soil and Water Conservation Commission
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$2,612,536

$2,612,536

$2,612,536

$2,612,536

$509,861

$509,861

$509,861

$509,861

$837,715

$837,715

$837,715

$837,715

$837,715

$837,715

$446,908

$446,908

$446,908

$446,908

$446,908

$446,908

$4,407,020

$4,407,020

$2,612,536 $2,612,536
$509,861 $509,861 $837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $446,908 $446,908 $446,908 $4,407,020

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$2,612,536 $2,612,536
$509,861 $509,861 $837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $446,908 $446,908 $446,908 $4,407,020

$2,612,536 $2,612,536
$509,861 $509,861 $837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $446,908 $446,908 $446,908 $4,407,020

$2,612,536 $2,612,536
$509,861 $509,861 $837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $446,908 $446,908 $446,908 $4,407,020

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

485

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

$756,103 $756,103 $756,103

$756,103 $756,103 $756,103

$756,103 $756,103 $756,103

308.100-Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$756,103

$756,103

$756,103

State General Funds

$756,103

$756,103

$756,103

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$756,103

$756,103

$756,103

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

$235,272 $235,272 $241,784 $241,784 $837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $1,314,771

$235,272 $235,272 $241,784 $241,784 $837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $1,314,771

$235,272 $235,272 $241,784 $241,784 $837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $1,314,771

309.100 -Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$235,272

$235,272

$235,272

State General Funds

$235,272

$235,272

$235,272

486

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$241,784 $241,784 $837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $1,314,771

$241,784 $241,784 $837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $1,314,771

$241,784 $241,784 $837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $1,314,771

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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,390,739 $1,390,739
$268,077 $268,077 $446,908 $446,908 $446,908 $2,105,724

$1,390,739 $1,390,739
$268,077 $268,077 $446,908 $446,908 $446,908 $2,105,724

$1,390,739 $1,390,739
$268,077 $268,077 $446,908 $446,908 $446,908 $2,105,724

310.100 -Conservation of Soil and Water Resources

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,390,739

$1,390,739

$1,390,739

State General Funds

$1,390,739

$1,390,739

$1,390,739

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$268,077

$268,077

$268,077

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$268,077

$268,077

$268,077

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

487

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$446,908 $446,908 $446,908 $2,105,724

$446,908 $446,908 $446,908 $2,105,724

$446,908 $446,908 $446,908 $2,105,724

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$98,502 $98,502 $98,502

$98,502 $98,502 $98,502

$98,502 $98,502 $98,502

311.100-U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$98,502

$98,502

$98,502

State General Funds

$98,502

$98,502

$98,502

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$98,502

$98,502

$98,502

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

$131,920 $131,920 $131,920

$131,920 $131,920 $131,920

$131,920 $131,920 $131,920

312.100 -Water Resources and Land Use Planning

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for planning and research on water management, erosion and sedimentation

control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$131,920

$131,920

$131,920

State General Funds

$131,920

$131,920

$131,920

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$131,920

$131,920

$131,920

488

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Section 44: Student Finance Commission and Authority, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$634,376,472 $634,376,472

$35,730,889 $35,730,889

$598,645,583 $598,645,583

$713,673

$713,673

$230,950

$230,950

$230,950

$230,950

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

$635,090,145 $635,090,145

$634,376,472 $35,730,889 $598,645,583
$713,673 $230,950 $230,950 $482,723 $482,723 $635,090,145

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$640,221,414 $41,575,831 $598,645,583
$713,673 $230,950 $230,950 $482,723 $482,723 $640,935,087

$640,221,414 $41,575,831 $598,645,583
$713,673 $230,950 $230,950 $482,723 $482,723 $640,935,087

$640,304,914 $41,659,331 $598,645,583
$713,673 $230,950 $230,950 $482,723 $482,723 $641,018,587

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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,550,000 $8,550,000 $8,550,000

$8,550,000 $8,550,000 $8,550,000

$8,550,000 $8,550,000 $8,550,000

313.1 Increase funds to meet projected need. State General Funds

$5,772,241

$5,772,241

$5,772,241

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

489

313.100 -Accel

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$14,322,241 $14,322,241 $14,322,241

State General Funds

$14,322,241 $14,322,241 $14,322,241

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,322,241 $14,322,241 $14,322,241

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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$701,750 $701,750 $701,750

$701,750 $701,750 $701,750

$701,750 $701,750 $701,750

314.1 Increase funds to meet projected need. State General Funds

$83,500

314.100 -Engineer Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$701,750

$701,750

$785,250

State General Funds

$701,750

$701,750

$785,250

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$701,750

$701,750

$785,250

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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,094,862 $1,094,862 $1,094,862

$1,094,862 $1,094,862 $1,094,862

$1,094,862 $1,094,862 $1,094,862

490

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315.100 -Georgia Military College Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

State General Funds

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

$1,094,862

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$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

316.100 -HERO Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,958,844 $0
$7,958,844 $230,950 $230,950 $230,950
$8,189,794

$7,958,844 $0
$7,958,844 $230,950 $230,950 $230,950
$8,189,794

$7,958,844 $0
$7,958,844 $230,950 $230,950 $230,950
$8,189,794

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

491

317.100-HOPE Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$7,958,844

$7,958,844

$7,958,844

Lottery Proceeds

$7,958,844

$7,958,844

$7,958,844

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$230,950

$230,950

$230,950

Reserved Fund Balances

$230,950

$230,950

$230,950

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$230,950

$230,950

$230,950

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,189,794

$8,189,794

$8,189,794

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

$1,930,296 $0
$1,930,296 $1,930,296

$1,930,296 $0
$1,930,296 $1,930,296

$1,930,296 $0
$1,930,296 $1,930,296

318.100 -HOPE GED

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

Lottery Proceeds

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

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 State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$96,793,442 $0
$96,793,442 $96,793,442

$96,793,442 $0
$96,793,442 $96,793,442

$96,793,442 $0
$96,793,442 $96,793,442

492

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

319.100 -HOPE Grant

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$96,793,442 $96,793,442 $96,793,442

Lottery Proceeds

$96,793,442 $96,793,442 $96,793,442

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$96,793,442 $96,793,442 $96,793,442

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 State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,617,925 $0
$47,617,925 $47,617,925

$47,617,925 $0
$47,617,925 $47,617,925

$47,617,925 $0
$47,617,925 $47,617,925

320.100-HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$47,617,925 $47,617,925 $47,617,925

$47,617,925 $47,617,925 $47,617,925

$47,617,925 $47,617,925 $47,617,925

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 State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$424,345,076 $0
$424,345,076 $424,345,076

$424,345,076 $0
$424,345,076 $424,345,076

$424,345,076 $0
$424,345,076 $424,345,076

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

493

321.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$424,345,076 $424,345,076 $424,345,076

Lottery Proceeds

$424,345,076 $424,345,076 $424,345,076

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$424,345,076 $424,345,076 $424,345,076

Low Interest Loans

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college education,

encourage timely persistence to the achievement of postsecondary credentials, and to incentivize loan recipients to work in public

service. The loans are forgivable for recipients who work in certain critical need occupations. The purpose of this appropriation is

also to provide loans for students eligible under O.C.G.A. 20-3-400.2(e.1).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000,000 $0
$20,000,000 $20,000,000

$20,000,000 $0
$20,000,000 $20,000,000

$20,000,000 $0
$20,000,000 $20,000,000

322.100 -Low Interest Loans

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college education,

encourage timely persistence to the achievement of postsecondary credentials, and to incentivize loan recipients to work in public

service. The loans are forgivable for recipients who work in certain critical need occupations. The purpose of this appropriation is

also to provide loans for students eligible under O.C.G.A. 20-3-400.2(e.1).

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

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

$1,444,576 $1,444,576

$1,444,576 $1,444,576

$1,444,576 $1,444,576

494

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$482,723 $482,723 $482,723 $1,927,299

$482,723 $482,723 $482,723 $1,927,299

$482,723 $482,723 $482,723 $1,927,299

324.1 Increase funds to meet projected need. State General Funds

$72,701

$72,701

$72,701

324.100 -North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,517,277

$1,517,277

$1,517,277

State General Funds

$1,517,277

$1,517,277

$1,517,277

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

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

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

$875,000 $875,000 $875,000

$875,000 $875,000 $875,000

$875,000 $875,000 $875,000

325.100 -North Georgia ROTC Grants

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$875,000

$875,000

$875,000

State General Funds

$875,000

$875,000

$875,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$875,000

$875,000

$875,000

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

495

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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$376,761 $376,761 $376,761

$376,761 $376,761 $376,761

$376,761 $376,761 $376,761

326.100 -Public Memorial Safety Grant

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$376,761

$376,761

$376,761

State General Funds

$376,761

$376,761

$376,761

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$376,761

$376,761

$376,761

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

$21,119,952 $21,119,952 $21,119,952

$21,119,952 $21,119,952 $21,119,952

$21,119,952 $21,119,952 $21,119,952

328.100 -Tuition Equalization Grants

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$21,119,952 $21,119,952 $21,119,952

$21,119,952 $21,119,952 $21,119,952

$21,119,952 $21,119,952 $21,119,952

496

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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

$767,988 $767,988 $767,988

$767,988 $767,988 $767,988

$767,988 $767,988 $767,988

329.100-Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$767,988 $767,988 $767,988

$767,988 $767,988 $767,988

$767,988 $767,988 $767,988

Section 45: Teachers' Retirement System
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$513,000

$513,000

$513,000

$513,000

$32,044,844 $32,044,844

$32,044,844 $32,044,844

$32,044,844 $32,044,844

$32,557,844 $32,557,844

$513,000 $513,000 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,557,844

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$513,000 $513,000 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,557,844

$513,000 $513,000 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,557,844

$513,000 $513,000 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,557,844

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

497

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

$513,000 $513,000 $513,000

$513,000 $513,000 $513,000

$513,000 $513,000 $513,000

330.100-Floor/COLA, Local System Fund

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$513,000

$513,000

$513,000

State General Funds

$513,000

$513,000

$513,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$513,000

$513,000

$513,000

System Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits,

investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and

processing refunds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844

$0 $0 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844

$0 $0 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844

331.100-System Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits,

investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and

processing refunds.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844

State Funds Transfers

$32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844

498

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

Retirement Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,044,844 $32,044,844

$32,044,844 $32,044,844

$32,044,844 $32,044,844

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers' Retirement System shall not exceed 12.28% for State Fiscal Year 2014.

Section 46: Technical College System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
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 Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$313,866,703 $313,866,703

$313,866,703 $313,866,703

$65,115,792 $65,115,792

$65,115,792 $65,115,792

$334,610,717 $334,610,717

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$332,410,717 $332,410,717

$74,688,532 $74,688,532

$257,722,185 $257,722,185

$1,360,000

$1,360,000

$1,360,000

$1,360,000

$1,360,000

$1,360,000

$714,953,212 $714,953,212

$313,866,703 $313,866,703 $65,115,792 $65,115,792 $334,610,717
$2,100,000 $2,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $332,410,717 $74,688,532 $257,722,185 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $714,953,212

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

Section Total - Final
$314,366,703 $314,366,703 $65,115,792 $65,115,792 $334,610,717
$2,100,000 $2,100,000

$314,366,703 $314,366,703 $65,115,792 $65,115,792 $334,610,717
$2,100,000 $2,100,000

$314,366,703 $314,366,703 $65,115,792 $65,115,792 $334,610,717
$2,100,000 $2,100,000

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

499

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$100,000 $100,000 $332,410,717 $74,688,532 $257,722,185 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $715,453,212

$100,000 $100,000 $332,410,717 $74,688,532 $257,722,185 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $715,453,212

$100,000 $100,000 $332,410,717 $74,688,532 $257,722,185 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $715,453,212

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 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

$13,172,053 $13,172,053 $19,390,824 $19,390,824
$5,480,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $3,380,000 $3,380,000 $38,042,877

$13,172,053 $13,172,053 $19,390,824 $19,390,824
$5,480,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $3,380,000 $3,380,000 $38,042,877

$13,172,053 $13,172,053 $19,390,824 $19,390,824
$5,480,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $3,380,000 $3,380,000 $38,042,877

332.100 -Adult Literacy

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$13,172,053 $13,172,053 $13,172,053

State General Funds

$13,172,053 $13,172,053 $13,172,053

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$19,390,824 $19,390,824 $19,390,824

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$19,390,824 $19,390,824 $19,390,824

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,480,000

$5,480,000

$5,480,000

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Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,100,000 $2,100,000 $3,380,000 $3,380,000 $38,042,877

$2,100,000 $2,100,000 $3,380,000 $3,380,000 $38,042,877

$2,100,000 $2,100,000 $3,380,000 $3,380,000 $38,042,877

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
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,847,632 $7,847,632
$595,084 $595,084 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $8,652,716

$7,847,632 $7,847,632
$595,084 $595,084 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $8,652,716

$7,847,632 $7,847,632
$595,084 $595,084 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $8,652,716

333.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$7,847,632

$7,847,632

$7,847,632

State General Funds

$7,847,632

$7,847,632

$7,847,632

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$595,084

$595,084

$595,084

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$595,084

$595,084

$595,084

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

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501

State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$110,000 $110,000 $8,652,716

$110,000 $110,000 $8,652,716

$110,000 $110,000 $8,652,716

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

$12,678,077 $12,678,077 $12,678,077

State General Funds

$12,678,077 $12,678,077 $12,678,077

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$130,884

$130,884

$130,884

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$130,884

$130,884

$130,884

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,799,116

$9,799,116

$9,799,116

Sales and Services

$9,799,116

$9,799,116

$9,799,116

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,799,116

$9,799,116

$9,799,116

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,608,077 $22,608,077 $22,608,077

334.100 -Quick Start and Customized Services

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$12,678,077 $12,678,077 $12,678,077

State General Funds

$12,678,077 $12,678,077 $12,678,077

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$130,884

$130,884

$130,884

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$130,884

$130,884

$130,884

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$9,799,116

$9,799,116

$9,799,116

Sales and Services

$9,799,116

$9,799,116

$9,799,116

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$9,799,116

$9,799,116

$9,799,116

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,608,077 $22,608,077 $22,608,077

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.

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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 Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$280,168,941 $280,168,941 $44,999,000 $44,999,000 $319,231,601 $319,231,601 $61,509,416 $257,722,185
$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $645,649,542

$280,168,941 $280,168,941 $44,999,000 $44,999,000 $319,231,601 $319,231,601 $61,509,416 $257,722,185
$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $645,649,542

$280,168,941 $280,168,941 $44,999,000 $44,999,000 $319,231,601 $319,231,601 $61,509,416 $257,722,185
$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $645,649,542

335.1 Increase funds for personnel and operations for precision manufacturing at Savannah Technical College.

State General Funds

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

335.100 -Technical Education

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$280,668,941 $280,668,941 $280,668,941

State General Funds

$280,668,941 $280,668,941 $280,668,941

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$44,999,000 $44,999,000 $44,999,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$44,999,000 $44,999,000 $44,999,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$319,231,601 $319,231,601 $319,231,601

Sales and Services

$319,231,601 $319,231,601 $319,231,601

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$61,509,416 $61,509,416 $61,509,416

Tuition and Fees for Higher Education

$257,722,185 $257,722,185 $257,722,185

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

State Funds Transfers

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$646,149,542 $646,149,542 $646,149,542

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503

Section 47: Transportation, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$835,930,315 $835,930,315

$6,971,533

$6,971,533

$828,958,782 $828,958,782

$1,210,491,192 $1,210,491,192

$66,861,369 $66,861,369

$1,143,629,823 $1,143,629,823

$6,490,891

$6,490,891

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

$6,402,652

$6,402,652

$6,402,652

$6,402,652

$2,052,912,398 $2,052,912,398

$835,930,315 $6,971,533
$828,958,782 $1,210,491,192
$66,861,369 $1,143,629,823
$6,490,891 $88,239 $88,239
$6,402,652 $6,402,652 $2,052,912,398

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$862,806,471 $6,971,533
$855,834,938 $1,210,491,192
$66,861,369 $1,143,629,823
$6,490,891 $88,239 $88,239
$6,402,652 $6,402,652 $2,079,788,554

$863,106,471 $7,271,533
$855,834,938 $1,210,491,192
$66,861,369 $1,143,629,823
$6,490,891 $88,239 $88,239
$6,402,652 $6,402,652 $2,080,088,554

$863,106,471 $7,271,533
$855,834,938 $1,210,491,192
$66,861,369 $1,143,629,823
$6,490,891 $88,239 $88,239
$6,402,652 $6,402,652 $2,080,088,554

Capital Construction Projects

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and

state road systems.

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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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$213,393,476 $0
$213,393,476 $675,252,699 $675,252,699 $888,646,175

$213,393,476 $0
$213,393,476 $675,252,699 $675,252,699 $888,646,175

$213,393,476 $0
$213,393,476 $675,252,699 $675,252,699 $888,646,175

336.100 -Capital Construction Projects

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$213,393,476 $213,393,476 $213,393,476

State Motor Fuel Funds

$213,393,476 $213,393,476 $213,393,476

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$675,252,699 $675,252,699 $675,252,699

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$675,252,699 $675,252,699 $675,252,699

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$888,646,175 $888,646,175 $888,646,175

Capital Maintenance Projects

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,560,150 $0
$60,560,150 $128,218,385 $128,218,385 $188,778,535

$60,560,150 $0
$60,560,150 $128,218,385 $128,218,385 $188,778,535

$60,560,150 $0
$60,560,150 $128,218,385 $128,218,385 $188,778,535

337.100 -Capital Maintenance Projects

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$60,560,150 $60,560,150 $60,560,150

State Motor Fuel Funds

$60,560,150 $60,560,150 $60,560,150

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

$188,778,535 $188,778,535 $188,778,535

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505

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 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

$79,507,484 $0
$79,507,484 $64,892,990 $64,892,990
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $144,565,474

$79,507,484 $0
$79,507,484 $64,892,990 $64,892,990
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $144,565,474

$79,507,484 $0
$79,507,484 $64,892,990 $64,892,990
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $144,565,474

338.100-Construction Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 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

$79,507,484 $79,507,484 $64,892,990 $64,892,990
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $144,565,474

$79,507,484 $79,507,484 $64,892,990 $64,892,990
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $144,565,474

$79,507,484 $79,507,484 $64,892,990 $64,892,990
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $144,565,474

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.

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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 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

339.100-Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 743)

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, 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

$55,201,024 $0
$55,201,024 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970

$55,201,024 $0
$55,201,024 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970

$55,201,024 $0
$55,201,024 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$898,970 $66,939,817

$898,970 $66,939,817

$898,970 $66,939,817

340.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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, airports, railroads, and waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$55,201,024 $55,201,024 $55,201,024

State Motor Fuel Funds

$55,201,024 $55,201,024 $55,201,024

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

$66,939,817 $66,939,817 $66,939,817

Intermodal

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports, Rail, Transit and

Ports and Waterways to facilitate a complete and seamless statewide transportation system.

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

$6,971,533 $6,971,533 $66,861,369 $66,861,369
$100,589 $88,239 $88,239 $12,350 $12,350
$73,933,491

$6,971,533 $6,971,533 $66,861,369 $66,861,369
$100,589 $88,239 $88,239 $12,350 $12,350
$73,933,491

$6,971,533 $6,971,533 $66,861,369 $66,861,369
$100,589 $88,239 $88,239 $12,350 $12,350
$73,933,491

341.1 Increase funds for rail emergency repair and remediation in Screven County. State General Funds

$300,000

$300,000

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341.100 -Intermodal

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports, Rail, Transit and

Ports and Waterways to facilitate a complete and seamless statewide transportation system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,971,533

$7,271,533

$7,271,533

State General Funds

$6,971,533

$7,271,533

$7,271,533

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$66,861,369 $66,861,369 $66,861,369

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$66,861,369 $66,861,369 $66,861,369

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,589

$100,589

$100,589

Royalties and Rents

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

Sales and Services

$12,350

$12,350

$12,350

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$12,350

$12,350

$12,350

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$73,933,491 $74,233,491 $74,233,491

Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Continuation Budget

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.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$122,470,000 $0
$122,470,000 $122,470,000

$122,470,000 $0
$122,470,000 $122,470,000

$122,470,000 $0
$122,470,000 $122,470,000

342.100 -Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Appropriation (HB 743)

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.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$122,470,000 $122,470,000 $122,470,000

State Motor Fuel Funds

$122,470,000 $122,470,000 $122,470,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$122,470,000 $122,470,000 $122,470,000

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.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

509

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

$12,354,565 $0
$12,354,565 $32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $45,708,468

$12,354,565 $0
$12,354,565 $32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $45,708,468

$12,354,565 $0
$12,354,565 $32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $45,708,468

343.1 Transfer funds from the Local Road Assistance Administration program to the Routine Maintenance program for additional service agreements.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($7,500,000) ($7,500,000) ($7,500,000)

343.100 -Local Road Assistance Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$4,854,565

$4,854,565

$4,854,565

State Motor Fuel Funds

$4,854,565

$4,854,565

$4,854,565

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

Sales and Services

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$595,233

$595,233

$595,233

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$38,208,468 $38,208,468 $38,208,468

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

$3,756,074 $0

$3,756,074 $0

$3,756,074 $0

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State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,756,074 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $18,439,878

$3,756,074 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $18,439,878

$3,756,074 $14,683,804 $14,683,804 $18,439,878

344.1 Reduce funds from the Planning program and transfer savings to the Routine Maintenance program for additional service agreements.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($1,500,000) ($1,500,000) ($1,500,000)

344.100 -Planning

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$2,256,074

$2,256,074

$2,256,074

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,256,074

$2,256,074

$2,256,074

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

$16,939,878 $16,939,878 $16,939,878

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

$176,823,016 $0
$176,823,016 $24,886,452 $24,886,452
$642,602 $642,602

$176,823,016 $0
$176,823,016 $24,886,452 $24,886,452
$642,602 $642,602

$176,823,016 $0
$176,823,016 $24,886,452 $24,886,452
$642,602 $642,602

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

$202,352,070 $202,352,070 $202,352,070

345.1 Increase funds for additional service agreements with savings from the Local Road Assistance Administration and the Planning programs.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

345.2 Increase funds for additional service agreements.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$16,742,420 $16,742,420 $16,742,420

345.100 -Routine Maintenance

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$202,565,436 $202,565,436 $202,565,436

State Motor Fuel Funds

$202,565,436 $202,565,436 $202,565,436

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 AGENCY FUNDS

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

Sales and Services

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$228,094,490 $228,094,490 $228,094,490

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

346.100 -Traffic Management and Control

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

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

$82,447,358 $82,447,358 $82,447,358

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

State Motor Fuel Funds

$82,447,358 $82,447,358 $82,447,358

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

$230,603,559 $230,603,559 $230,603,559

347.1 Increase funds for the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank program to provide financial assistance for transportation projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$10,133,736 $10,133,736 $10,133,736

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347.100 -Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$92,581,094 $92,581,094 $92,581,094

State Motor Fuel Funds

$92,581,094 $92,581,094 $92,581,094

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

$240,737,295 $240,737,295 $240,737,295

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 48: Veterans Service, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services

Section Total - Continuation

$20,135,998 $20,135,998

$20,135,998 $20,135,998

$16,260,569 $16,260,569

$16,260,569 $16,260,569

$4,402,269

$4,402,269

$4,402,269

$4,402,269

$20,135,998 $20,135,998 $16,260,569 $16,260,569
$4,402,269 $4,402,269

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
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

$4,402,269 $40,798,836
Section Total - Final
$20,135,998 $20,135,998 $16,260,569 $16,260,569
$4,402,269 $4,402,269 $4,402,269 $40,798,836

$4,402,269 $40,798,836
$20,135,998 $20,135,998 $16,260,569 $16,260,569
$4,402,269 $4,402,269 $4,402,269 $40,798,836

$4,402,269 $40,798,836
$20,135,998 $20,135,998 $16,260,569 $16,260,569
$4,402,269 $4,402,269 $4,402,269 $40,798,836

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,570,145 $1,570,145 $1,570,145

$1,570,145 $1,570,145 $1,570,145

$1,570,145 $1,570,145 $1,570,145

348.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$1,570,145

$1,570,145

$1,570,145

State General Funds

$1,570,145

$1,570,145

$1,570,145

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,570,145

$1,570,145

$1,570,145

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

$498,935 $498,935

$498,935 $498,935

$498,935 $498,935

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$178,004 $178,004 $676,939

$178,004 $178,004 $676,939

$178,004 $178,004 $676,939

349.100-Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$498,935

$498,935

$498,935

State General Funds

$498,935

$498,935

$498,935

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$178,004

$178,004

$178,004

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$178,004

$178,004

$178,004

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$676,939

$676,939

$676,939

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 Georgia Regents University- Augusta.

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

$4,625,143 $4,625,143 $5,286,048 $5,286,048 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $10,923,006

$4,625,143 $4,625,143 $5,286,048 $5,286,048 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $10,923,006

$4,625,143 $4,625,143 $5,286,048 $5,286,048 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $10,923,006

350.100-Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta

Appropriation (HB 743)

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 Georgia Regents University- Augusta.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,625,143

$4,625,143

$4,625,143

State General Funds

$4,625,143

$4,625,143

$4,625,143

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,286,048

$5,286,048

$5,286,048

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,286,048

$5,286,048

$5,286,048

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,011,815 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $10,923,006

$1,011,815 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $10,923,006

$1,011,815 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $10,923,006

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,188,422 $7,188,422 $8,173,077 $8,173,077 $1,390,454 $1,390,454 $1,390,454 $16,751,953

$7,188,422 $7,188,422 $8,173,077 $8,173,077 $1,390,454 $1,390,454 $1,390,454 $16,751,953

$7,188,422 $7,188,422 $8,173,077 $8,173,077 $1,390,454 $1,390,454 $1,390,454 $16,751,953

351.100-Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Milledgeville

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,188,422

$7,188,422

$7,188,422

State General Funds

$7,188,422

$7,188,422

$7,188,422

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,173,077

$8,173,077

$8,173,077

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$8,173,077

$8,173,077

$8,173,077

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,390,454

$1,390,454

$1,390,454

Sales and Services

$1,390,454

$1,390,454

$1,390,454

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,390,454

$1,390,454

$1,390,454

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,751,953 $16,751,953 $16,751,953

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,253,353 $6,253,353 $2,623,440 $2,623,440 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $10,876,793

$6,253,353 $6,253,353 $2,623,440 $2,623,440 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $10,876,793

$6,253,353 $6,253,353 $2,623,440 $2,623,440 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $10,876,793

353.100 -Veterans Benefits

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$6,253,353

$6,253,353

$6,253,353

State General Funds

$6,253,353

$6,253,353

$6,253,353

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,623,440

$2,623,440

$2,623,440

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,623,440

$2,623,440

$2,623,440

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Sales and Services

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,876,793 $10,876,793 $10,876,793

Section 49: Workers' Compensation, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation

$22,701,246 $22,701,246

$22,701,246 $22,701,246

$523,832

$523,832

$523,832

$523,832

$523,832

$523,832

$23,225,078 $23,225,078

Section Total - Final
$22,701,246 $22,701,246

$22,701,246 $22,701,246

$22,701,246 $22,701,246
$523,832 $523,832 $523,832 $23,225,078
$22,701,246 $22,701,246

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$523,832 $523,832 $523,832 $23,225,078

$523,832 $523,832 $523,832 $23,225,078

$523,832 $523,832 $523,832 $23,225,078

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

$11,445,635 $11,445,635
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $11,903,988

$11,445,635 $11,445,635
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $11,903,988

$11,445,635 $11,445,635
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $11,903,988

354.1 Transfer funds from the Board Administration program to the Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws program to align the budget with program expenditures.

State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

354.100-Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Appropriation (HB 743)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation

law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,645,635 $11,645,635 $11,645,635

State General Funds

$11,645,635 $11,645,635 $11,645,635

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

$12,103,988 $12,103,988 $12,103,988

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.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,255,611 $11,255,611
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $11,321,090

$11,255,611 $11,255,611
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $11,321,090

$11,255,611 $11,255,611
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $11,321,090

355.1 Transfer funds from the Board Administration program to the Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws program to align the budget with program expenditures.

State General Funds

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

355.100 -Board Administration

Appropriation (HB 743)

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

$11,055,611 $11,055,611 $11,055,611

State General Funds

$11,055,611 $11,055,611 $11,055,611

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

$11,121,090 $11,121,090 $11,121,090

Section 50: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$1,170,767,561 $1,170,767,561 $1,170,767,561 $1,023,829,235 $1,023,829,235 $1,023,829,235
$146,938,326 $146,938,326 $146,938,326 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $1,188,451,022 $1,188,451,022 $1,188,451,022

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Final
$1,170,767,561 $1,170,767,561 $1,170,767,561 $1,028,842,165 $1,028,842,165 $1,028,842,165

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State Motor Fuel Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - Issued

$141,925,396 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $1,188,451,022

$141,925,396 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $1,188,451,022

$141,925,396 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $1,188,451,022

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,083,933,144 $936,994,818 $146,938,326 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,101,616,605

$1,083,933,144 $936,994,818 $146,938,326 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,101,616,605

$1,083,933,144 $936,994,818 $146,938,326 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,101,616,605

356.1 Replace funds for debt service on road and bridge projects.
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Total Public Funds:

$5,012,930 ($5,012,930)
$0

$5,012,930 ($5,012,930)
$0

$5,012,930 ($5,012,930)
$0

356.2 Redirect $820,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY2014 for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for the replacement of the HVAC system in the Education and Work Activities Center building at Central State Hospital (HB106, Bond#362.501) for window and door replacements in the Allen Building at Central State Hospital. (G:YES)(H and S:Reflect in GO Bonds New)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

356.3 Redirect $1,100,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY2014 for the University System of Georgia Board of Regents for the renovation of Haynes Hall at Middle Georgia State College (HB106, Bond#362.635) for the design of an academic building at Georgia Gwinnett College. (G:YES)(H and S:Reflect in GO Bonds New)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

356.4 Redirect $2,430,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY2014 for the University System of Georgia Board of Regents for the renovation of Haynes Hall at Middle Georgia State College (HB106, Bond#362.635) for facility major improvements and renovations statewide. (G:YES)(H and S:Reflect in GO Bonds New)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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356.5 Revise the authorization of $4,000,000 in unissued 20-year bonds to retrofit the Forces Command building at Fort McPherson for state use for the University System of Georgia Board of Regents to authorize the funds for the Georgia Building Authority for the purchase, plan and design of the Reserve Command Building at Fort McPherson. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

356.100 -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 743)
$1,083,933,144 $1,083,933,144 $1,083,933,144 $942,007,748 $942,007,748 $942,007,748 $141,925,396 $141,925,396 $141,925,396 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,101,616,605 $1,101,616,605 $1,101,616,605

General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$86,834,417 $86,834,417 $86,834,417

$86,834,417 $86,834,417 $86,834,417

$86,834,417 $86,834,417 $86,834,417

357.1 Redirect $820,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY2014 for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for the replacement of the HVAC system in the Education and Work Activities Center building at Central State Hospital (HB106, Bond#362.501) for window and door replacements in the Allen Building at Central State Hospital. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

357.2 Redirect $1,100,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY2014 for the University System of Georgia Board of Regents for the renovation of Haynes Hall at Middle Georgia State College (HB106, Bond#362.635) for the design of an academic building at Georgia Gwinnett College. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

357.3 Redirect $2,430,000 in 20-year unissued bonds from FY2014 for the University System of Georgia Board of Regents for the renovation of Haynes Hall at Middle Georgia State College (HB106, Bond#362.635) for facility major improvements and renovations statewide. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

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357.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$86,834,417 $86,834,417 $86,834,417

Appropriation (HB 743)
$86,834,417 $86,834,417 $86,834,417 $86,834,417 $86,834,417 $86,834,417

[BOND 362.301] From State General Funds, $12,406,590 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 $148,050,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.302] From State General Funds, $2,472,938 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 $29,510,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.303] From State General Funds, $2,019,580 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 $24,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.304] From State General Funds, $260,618 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 $3,110,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.305] From State General Funds, $2,624,000 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 $20,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months. [BOND 362.306] From State General Funds, $1,619,800 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 $7,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.307] From State General Funds, $833,040 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 $3,600,000 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 362.308] From State General Funds, $162,153 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 $1,935,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.309] From State General Funds, $138,689 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 $1,655,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.601] From State General Funds, $4,116,256 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 $49,120,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.603] From State General Funds, $231,400 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.602] From State General Funds, $485,940 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 $2,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.605] From State General Funds, $1,157,000 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 sixty months. [BOND 362.608] From State General Funds, $879,320 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 $3,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.604] From State General Funds, $694,200 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 $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.606] From State General Funds, $1,157,000 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 sixty months. [BOND 362.607] From State General Funds, $1,157,000 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 sixty months. [BOND 362.609] From State General Funds, $4,927,440 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 $58,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.610] From State General Funds, $838,000 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 $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 362.611] From State General Funds, $3,924,000 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 $45,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.612] From State General Funds, $838,000 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 $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 362.615] From State General Funds, $217,880 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 $2,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.616] From State General Funds, $368,720 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.617] From State General Funds, $360,340 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.618] From State General Funds, $83,800 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 $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.

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[BOND 362.619] From State General Funds, $251,400 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 $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 362.620] From State General Funds, $167,600 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 $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 362.621] From State General Funds, $209,500 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 two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.622] From State General Funds, $157,125 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 $1,875,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.623] From State General Funds, $385,480 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 $4,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.624] From State General Funds, $393,860 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 $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 362.625] From State General Funds, $335,200 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 $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.626] From State General Funds, $231,400 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.628] From State General Funds, $628,500 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 $7,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.627] From State General Funds, $924,443 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the board of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, through the issuance of not more than $3,995,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.614] From State General Funds, $870,064 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 $3,760,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.613] From State General Funds, $2,892,500 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 $12,500,000 in

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principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.629] From State General Funds, $398,050 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 362.630] From State General Funds, $209,500 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 two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.631] From State General Funds, $326,820 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 $3,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.635] From State General Funds, $318,440 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 $3,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.636] From State General Funds, $335,200 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 $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.637] From State General Funds, $293,300 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 $3,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.638] From State General Funds, $1,659,240 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 $19,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.639] From State General Funds, $318,440 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 $3,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.640] From State General Funds, $231,400 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.641] From State General Funds, $163,410 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 $1,950,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.632] From State General Funds, $134,080 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 Houston County Public Library, for that library, 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 362.633] From State General Funds, $167,600 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 Piedmont Regional Library

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System, 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 362.634] From State General Funds, $75,420 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 Mountain Regional Library System, for that library, through the issuance of not more than $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 362.656] From State General Funds, $1,005,600 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 $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 362.655] From State General Funds, $1,619,800 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 $7,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.651] From State General Funds, $1,131,300 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 $13,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.661] From State General Funds, $578,500 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 $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.652] From State General Funds, $331,429 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 $3,955,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.654] From State General Funds, $1,377,672 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,

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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 $16,440,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.658] From State General Funds, $1,021,522 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 $12,190,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.659] From State General Funds, $292,043 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 $3,485,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.660] From State General Funds, $692,188 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 $8,260,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.664] From State General Funds, $69,135 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 $825,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.665] From State General Funds, $243,858 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 $2,910,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.662] From State General Funds, $754,200 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 $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.

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[BOND 362.501] From State General Funds, $68,716 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 $820,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.521] From State General Funds, $43,995 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 $525,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.491] From State General Funds, $175,864 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $760,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.101] From State General Funds, $347,100 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.102] From State General Funds, $581,572 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 $6,940,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.103] From State General Funds, $809,900 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 sixty months. [BOND 362.104] From State General Funds, $449,100 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 $4,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and eighty months. [BOND 362.121] From State General Funds, $167,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Defense by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.122] From State General Funds, $115,700 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 $500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.123] From State General Funds, $17,179 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 $205,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.124] From State General Funds, $14,665 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 $175,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.125] From State General Funds, $12,151 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 $145,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.126] From State General Funds, $16,760 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 $200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

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[BOND 362.127] From State General Funds, $5,866 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 $70,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.131] From State General Funds, $28,911 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 $345,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.132] From State General Funds, $70,577 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 $305,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.133] From State General Funds, $218,673 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 $945,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.141] From State General Funds, $715,026 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 $3,090,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.142] From State General Funds, $275,283 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 two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.143] From State General Funds, $276,540 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 $3,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.144] From State General Funds, $24,297 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 $105,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.145] From State General Funds, $102,973 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 $445,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.146] From State General Funds, $23,140 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 $100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.147] From State General Funds, $84,461 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 $365,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.111] From State General Funds, $179,335 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Board of Pardons & Paroles by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $775,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.151] From State General Funds, $578,500 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 sixty months. [BOND 362.152] From State General Funds, $65,949 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

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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 $285,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.153] From State General Funds, $182,806 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 $790,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.154] From State General Funds, $393,600 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 one hundred and twenty months. [BOND 362.155] From State General Funds, $138,689 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 $1,655,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.156] From State General Funds, $33,520 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 $400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.157] From State General Funds, $35,615 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 $425,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.158] From State General Funds, $54,379 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 $235,000 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 362.159] From State General Funds, $51,824 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 $395,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months. [BOND 362.411] From State General Funds, $460,900 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 362.721] From State General Funds, $1,046,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Jekyll Island State Park Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 362.421] From State General Funds, $2,314,000 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 $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.717] From State General Funds, $251,400 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 $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 362.741] From State General Funds, $87,200 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.191] From State General Funds, $392,400 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,

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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 $4,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.201] From State General Funds, $1,261,190 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 $15,050,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.202] From State General Funds, $385,480 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 $4,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.203] From State General Funds, $385,480 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 $4,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.701] From State General Funds, $502,496 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 $3,830,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months. [BOND 362.702] From State General Funds, $83,800 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 $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 362.711] From State General Funds, $69,420 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 $300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [BOND 362.712] From State General Funds, $185,120 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

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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 362.713] From State General Funds, $550,566 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 $6,570,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.714] From State General Funds, $960,348 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 $11,460,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.715] From State General Funds, $31,006 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 $370,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.716] From State General Funds, $610,400 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 $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 362.221] From State General Funds, $4,190,000 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 $50,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.231] From State General Funds, $240,672 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Transportation by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,760,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.211] From State General Funds, $1,024,600 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Economic

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Development for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia World Congress Center 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 $11,750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [BOND 362.212] From State General Funds, $272,350 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Economic Development for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia World Congress Center 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 $3,250,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
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 Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 330, 316, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119), carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 232, Act No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which reads as follows:
Education, Department of 397.301 BOND: K 12 Schools: $100,720,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Regular for local school construction. (CC:Fund at the $160 million entitlement level) From State General Funds, $9,145,376 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 $100,720,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
[Bond 397.301] From State General Funds, $9,085,902 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 $100,065,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

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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, 317, Act No. 345, 2009 Regular Session, H.B. 119), carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2009-2010 (Ga. L. 2010, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 242, 233, Act No. 352, 2010 Regular Session, H.B. 947), and which reads as follows:
Building Authority, Georgia 397.404 BOND: GBA multi-projects: $2,730,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.25%: Renovate the Judicial building. (CC:Provide funds to design a new facility) From State General Funds, $634,998 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,730,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
[Bond 397.404] From State General Funds, $116,300 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $500,000 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 51 of the General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2012- 2013 (Ga. L. 2012, Volume One Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 175, 165, Act No. 775, 2012 Regular Session, H.B. 742), carried forward in Section 50 of the Supplementary General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2012-2013 (Ga. L. 2013, Volume One Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 131, 119, Act No. 11, 2013 Regular Session, H.B. 105), and which reads as follows:
[Bond # 24] 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 two hundred and forty months.

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is hereby amended to read as follows:
[Bond # 24] From State General Funds, $342,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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.
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 refunds of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refunds, and any other refunds specifically authorized by law.
Section 53: Leases In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I(a) 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, then 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 shall constitute 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 light-faced 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, 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 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 shall not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid," "Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled," and "PeachCare" programs of the Department of Community Health, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added."
PART II: Effective Date This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
PART III: 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler E Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B E Jackson, L Y James E Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy E Orrock Y Ramsey E Seay Y Shafer E Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

HB 743, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate stand adjourned pursuant to HR 1108 until 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 10, 2014; the motion prevailed, and at 11:02 a.m. the President announced the Senate adjourned.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday February 10, 2014 Twentieth 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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

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

HB 654.

By Representatives Oliver of the 82nd, Quick of the 117th, Fleming of the 121st, McCall of the 33rd, Willard of the 51st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 29-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nomination of testamentary guardian, so as to change provisions relating to the appointment of a testamentary guardian; to provide for objections to the nomination of a testamentary guardian and procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 766.

By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Coleman of the 97th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Clark of the 101st, Dickson of the 6th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for work based learning programs; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for requirements for work based learning programs; to provide requirements for local coordinators; to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 892. HB 902. HB 909. HB 912.

By Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Hamilton of the 24th, Duncan of the 26th and Tanner of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of a community improvement district in Forsyth County; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A. shall not apply to the offer, sale, or issuance of the board's bonds, notes, or other obligations; to provide that no notice, proceeding, publication, or referendum shall be required; to provide for the life of the district; to provide the procedures connected with all of the foregoing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Hamilton of the 24th, Tanner of the 9th and Duncan of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Forsyth County, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4558), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 14, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4173), and an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4619), so as to correct an error in establishing the terms of court; to provide for the frequency of payment of compensation to the judges of the court; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives England of the 116th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Winder, Georgia, in the County of Barrow, approved March 25, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3476), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4624), so as to change the corporate limits of such city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Manchester, approved August 16, 1909 (Ga. L. 1909, p. 1071), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3668) and an Act approved March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4486), so as to provide for staggered terms of office for members of the governing authority; to provide for the manner of election and transition terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 916.

By Representative Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Baconton; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; 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 364. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th, Jackson of the 24th, Miller of the 49th, Crosby of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 and Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Juvenile Code and schedules, offenses, and penalties, respectively, so as to revise and correct errors or omissions in furtherance of the work of the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform to recommend legislation; to amend Code Section 19-7-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to in whom parental power lies and how such power may be lost, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

SB 365. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th, Jackson of the 24th, Miller of the 49th, Crosby of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40, Chapter 2 of Title 42, and Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Fair Business Practices Act, delinquency proceedings in juvenile court, suspension of driver's license for certain drug offenses, the Board and Department of Corrections, and general tort provisions, respectively, so as to enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

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SB 366. By Senators Lucas of the 26th, Jones of the 25th 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. 2737), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 14, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3505), so as to provide for the filling of vacancies in the membership of such authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
SB 367. By Senator Hill of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-8-84 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to composition of membership of metropolitan area planning and development commissions and redistricting of areas removed from jurisdiction of existing commission, so as to change the eligibility to be a member of a commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations (General).
SB 368. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Ginn of the 47th, Gooch of the 51st, Hill of the 32nd, Chance of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 9-11-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dismissal of actions, so as to change provisions relating to a plaintiff's right to dismiss an action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 369. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:
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 autonomous vehicles; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements to operate an autonomous vehicle; to provide for the operation of autonomous vehicles on public highways for testing purposes; to provide for indemnity to vehicle manufacturers in certain instances; to provide for the regulation of autonomous vehicles; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Science and Technology.

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The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 654. By Representatives Oliver of the 82nd, Quick of the 117th, Fleming of the 121st, McCall of the 33rd, Willard of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 29-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nomination of testamentary guardian, so as to change provisions relating to the appointment of a testamentary guardian; to provide for objections to the nomination of a testamentary guardian and procedure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 766. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Coleman of the 97th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Clark of the 101st, Dickson of the 6th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for work based learning programs; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for requirements for work based learning programs; to provide requirements for local coordinators; to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Youth.
HB 892. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Hamilton of the 24th, Duncan of the 26th and Tanner of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of a community improvement district in Forsyth County; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A. shall not apply to the offer, sale, or issuance of the board's bonds, notes, or other obligations; to provide that no notice, proceeding, publication, or referendum shall be required; to provide for the life of the district; to provide the procedures connected with all of the foregoing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

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HB 902. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Hamilton of the 24th, Tanner of the 9th and Duncan of the 26th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Forsyth County, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4558), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 14, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4173), and an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4619), so as to correct an error in establishing the terms of court; to provide for the frequency of payment of compensation to the judges of the court; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 909. By Representatives England of the 116th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Winder, Georgia, in the County of Barrow, approved March 25, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3476), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4624), so as to change the corporate limits of such city; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 912. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Manchester, approved August 16, 1909 (Ga. L. 1909, p. 1071), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3668) and an Act approved March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4486), so as to provide for staggered terms of office for members of the governing authority; to provide for the manner of election and transition terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 916. By Representative Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Baconton; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

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The following legislation was read the second time:

SB 301

SB 325

SR 783

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

Golden of the 8th

Jackson of the 2nd

Thompson of the 33rd

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Davis Dugan Fort Ginn Gooch

Harbison Harper Heath Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, B James Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E Ligon Lucas McKoon Millar

Miller Mullis Murphy Orrock Ramsey Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, B Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Golden (Excused) Thompson, S. (Excused)

Jackson, L. (Excused)

Thompson, C.

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, Reverend William Herndon of Porterdale, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Seay of the 34th recognized Ms. June R. Wood on the occasion of her retirement, commended by SR 786, adopted previously. Ms. June R. Wood addressed the Senate briefly.

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Senator Jeffares of the 17th congratulated the Ola High School softball team on winning the 2013 AAAAA State Championship, commended by SR 767, adopted previously.
Senator Jeffares of the 17th congratulated the Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Chargers baseball team on an outstanding 2013 season, commended by SR 882, adopted previously.
Senator Jeffares of the 17th recognized the Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Lady Chargers softball team, commended by SR 883, adopted previously.
Senator Orrock of the 36th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Jacob Strong.
The following resolution was read and adopted:
SR 889. By Senators Chance of the 16th, Shafer of the 48th, Staton of the 18th, Miller of the 49th, Unterman of the 45th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Senator Saxby Chambliss for his service to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Senator Chance of the 16th recognized Senator Saxby Chambliss for his service to the State of Georgia, commended by SR 889. Senator Saxby Chambliss addressed the Senate briefly.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 886. By Senator Davis of the 22nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Tuesday, February 11, 2014, as Math Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 887. By Senator Wilkinson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jake Keane; and for other purposes.
SR 888. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Beach of the 21st, Harbison of the 15th, Shafer of the 48th, Hill of the 32nd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Roger Wise, Jr., and recognizing February 13, 2014, as Roger Wise, Jr., Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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SR 890. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Buddy Bryan; and for other purposes.
SR 891. By Senator Jackson of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 13, 2014, as Savannah State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

SB 290 SB 305
SB 322 SB 329

SENATE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2014 TWENTIETH LEGISLATIVE DAY
Dog Ownership; allow local governments to confer dog control authority upon multiple individuals (Substitute)(JUDY-11th)
Fire Protection and Safety; written notification prior to the denial of a permit; buildings/structures required to meet the state minimum fire safety standards (Substitute)(PUB SAF-37th)
Game and Fish; provide protection for certain wildlife habitats (NR&E-7th)
"Work Based Learning Act" (ED&Y-50th)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Mullis of the 53rd, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:
SB 290. By Senators Burke of the 11th and Crosby of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to responsible dog ownership, so as to allow local governments to confer dog control authority upon multiple individuals; to provide for the hearing of contested cases by superior courts; to require dog owners to pay for reasonable confinement and housing expenses in certain cases; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 290:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 4, Chapter 14 of Title 4, and Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to responsible dog ownership, sterilization of dogs and cats in animal shelters, and jurisdiction, power, and duties of probate courts, respectively, so to provide more opportunity to expeditiously handle dogs in the community that are alleged to be dangerous, vicious, or are otherwise in animal shelters; to clarify provisions relating to dog control officers; to provide probate courts the authority to hear contested dog classification and confiscation cases and appeals of such cases under certain circumstances; to shorten time frames for actions involving confiscation and classifications of dogs; to change provisions relating to payment of cost of recovery and euthanasia; to provide for and change definitions; 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 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to responsible dog ownership, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 4-822, relating to designation of the dog control officer, as follows:
"(b) The governing authority of each local government shall designate an individual individuals as dog control officer officers to aid in the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this article. An individual A person carrying out the duties of dog control officer shall not be authorized to make arrests unless the person he or she is a law enforcement officer having the powers of arrest."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 4-8-23, relating to investigations, notice, hearings, and determinations of dog control cases, as follows:
"4-8-23. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Animal shelter' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 4-14-2. (1)(2) 'Authority' means an animal control board or local board of health, as determined by the governing authority of a local government. (2)(3) 'Mail' means to send by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the recipient's last known address. (b) Upon receiving a report of a dog believed to be subject to classification as a dangerous dog or vicious dog within a dog control officer's jurisdiction, the dog control officer shall make such investigations as necessary to determine whether such dog is subject to classification as a dangerous dog or vicious dog.

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(c) When a dog control officer determines that a dog is subject to classification as a dangerous dog or vicious dog, the dog control officer shall mail a dated notice to the dog's owner within 72 hours. Such notice shall include a summary of the dog control officer's determination and shall state that the owner has a right to request a hearing from the authority on the dog control officer's determination within 15 seven days after the date shown on the notice; provided, however, that if an authority has not been established for the jurisdiction, the owner shall be informed of the right to request a hearing from the probate court for such jurisdiction where the dog was found or confiscated within seven days after the date shown on the notice. The notice shall also provide a form for requesting the hearing and shall state that if a hearing is not requested within the allotted time, the dog control officer's determination shall become effective for all purposes under this article. If an owner cannot be located within ten days of a dog control officer's determination that a dog is subject to classification as a dangerous dog or vicious dog, such dog may be released to an animal shelter or humanely euthanized, as determined by the dog control officer. (d) When a hearing is requested by a dog owner in accordance with subsection (c) of this Code section, such hearing shall be scheduled within 30 days after the request is received; provided, however, that such hearing may be continued by the authority or probate court for good cause shown. At least ten days prior to the hearing, the authority or probate court conducting the hearing shall mail to the dog owner written notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing. At the hearing, the dog owner shall be given the opportunity to testify and present evidence and the authority or probate court conducting the hearing shall receive other evidence and testimony as may be reasonably necessary to sustain, modify, or overrule the dog control officer's determination. (e) Within ten days after the hearing, the authority or probate court which conducted the hearing shall mail written notice to the dog owner of its determination on the matter. If such determination is that the dog is a dangerous dog or a vicious dog, the notice of classification shall specify the date upon which that determination shall be effective. If the determination is that the dog is to be euthanized pursuant to Code Section 4-8-26, the notice shall specify the date by which the euthanasia shall occur. (f) Judicial review of the authority's final decision may be had in accordance with Code Section 50-13-19 15-9-30.9. Judicial review of a probate court's final decision shall be in accordance with Code Section 5-3-2 and costs shall be paid as provided in Code Section 5-3-22."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 4-8-30, relating to payment of costs for recovery, as follows:
"4-8-30. (a) A dangerous dog or vicious dog shall be immediately confiscated by any dog control officer or by a law enforcement officer in the case of any violation of this article. A refusal to surrender a dog subject to confiscation shall be a violation of this article.

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(b) The owner of any dog that has been confiscated pursuant to this article may recover such dog upon payment of all reasonable confiscation and housing costs and proof of compliance with the provisions of this article, unless such confiscation is deemed to be in error by a dog control officer, an authority, as defined in Code Section 4-8-23, or a probate court. All fines and all charges for services performed by a law enforcement or dog control officer shall be paid prior to owner recovery of the dog. Criminal prosecution shall not be stayed due to owner recovery or euthanasia of the dog. (c) In the event the owner has not complied with the provisions of this article within 20 12 days of the date the dog was confiscated, such dog shall be destroyed released to an animal shelter, as such term is defined in Code Section 4-14-2, or euthanized in an expeditious and humane manner and the. The owner may be required to pay the costs of housing and cost of euthanasia."
SECTION 4. Chapter 14 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sterilizations of dogs and cats in animal shelters, is amended by revising paragraph (5) of Code Section 4-14-2, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(5) 'Sterilization' means rendering a dog or cat unable to reproduce by the surgical removal of the its reproductive organs of a dog or cat in order to render the animal unable to reproduce or by nonsurgical methods or technologies."
SECTION 5. Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jurisdiction, power, and duties of probate courts, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-9-30.9. (a) In addition to any other jurisdiction vested in the probate courts, such courts shall have the right and power to hear cases of violations of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 4 and to impose:
(1) Civil penalties for such violations, other than euthanasia; and (2) Criminal penalties for such violations as provided by Code Section 4-8-32. (b) An appeal from a decision by an animal control board or local board of health pursuant to subsection (f) of Code Section 4-8-23 shall lie in probate court. No appeal shall be heard in probate court until costs which have accrued in the tribunal below have been paid, unless the appellant files with the probate court or with the tribunal appealed from an affidavit stating that because of indigence he or she is unable to pay the costs on appeal. In all cases, no appeal shall be dismissed in the probate court because of nonpayment of the costs below until the appellant has been directed by the court to do so and has failed to comply with the court's direction. (c) Filing of the notice of appeal and payment of costs or filing of an affidavit as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section shall act as supersedeas, and it shall not be necessary that a supersedeas bond be filed; provided, however, that the probate court upon motion may at any time require that supersedeas bond with good security be given

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in such amount as the court may deem necessary unless the appellant files with the court an affidavit stating that because of indigence he or she is unable to give bond."

SECTION 6. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014, and shall apply to all violations and confiscations which occur on or after that date.

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 3.

SB 290, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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SB 305. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Hill of the 4th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Tolleson of the 20th, Crosby of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property generally, so as to provide that written notification and an opportunity to remedy be given prior to the denial of a permit or request for a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion or the issuance of a stopwork order with regard to buildings or structures required to meet the state minimum fire safety standards; to provide for definitions; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Committee on Public Safety offered the following substitute to SB 305:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property generally, so as to provide that written notification and an opportunity to remedy be given prior to the denial of a permit or request for a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion or the issuance of a stop-work order with regard to buildings or structures required to meet the state minimum fire safety standards; 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. Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"25-2-14.2. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'written notification' means a typed, printed, or handwritten notice citing the specific sections of the applicable codes or standards that have been violated and describing specifically where and how the design or construction is noncompliant with such codes or standards. (b) If the state fire marshal, the proper local fire marshal, state inspector, or designated code official determines that the building construction or plans for any building or structure, which are required under this chapter to meet the state minimum fire safety standards, do not comply with any such applicable codes or standards, the state fire marshal, the proper local fire marshal, state inspector, or designated code official may

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deny a permit or request for a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion, as appropriate, or may issue a stop-work order for the project or any portion thereof as provided by law or rule or regulation, after giving written notification and opportunity to remedy the violation."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014, and shall be applicable to any application for a permit, request for a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion, and stop-work order submitted or issued on or after such date.

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn Y Golden
Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B
Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

SB 305, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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SB 322. By Senators Harper of the 7th, Tolleson of the 20th, Jeffares of the 17th, Mullis of the 53rd, Williams of the 19th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to game and fish, so as to provide protection for certain wildlife habitats; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 55, nays 0.

SB 322, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 329. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th and Tippins of the 37th:

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 work based learning programs; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for requirements for work based

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learning programs; to provide for local coordinators; to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 55, nays 0.

SB 329, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 240 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor

February 10, 2014

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Mr. David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Mr. Secretary:
In accordance with the Senate Rules, the Committee on Assignments hereby appoints Senator William Ligon to serve as an Ex-Officio member of the Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee in order to establish a quorum for the February 10, 2014 committee meeting. This appointment shall expire upon adjournment of that meeting.
Sincerely,
/s/ Casey Cagle President of the Senate

Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate stand in recess until receipt of a message from the House of Representatives on HR 1304, and the Secretary of the Senate be directed to cast the unanimous vote of the Senate in favor of adoption of HR 1304, and upon recording such vote the Senate will adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2014.

At 11:53 a.m. the President announced that the motion prevailed.

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

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

HR 1304. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th: A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:

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HR 1304. 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, except as otherwise provided in this resolution or by subsequent resolution of the General Assembly, the meeting dates, legislative days, and dates of adjournment of the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly for the period of Monday, February 10, 2014, through Tuesday, February 18, 2014, shall be as follows:
Monday, February 10................................................... in session for legislative day 20 Tuesday, February 11 .................................................. in session for legislative day 21 Wednesday, February 12 ............................................. in session for legislative day 22 Thursday, February 13 ................................................. in session for legislative day 23 Friday, February 14 through Monday, February 17 ...............................in adjournment Tuesday, February 18 .................................................. in session for legislative day 24
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, notwithstanding the foregoing schedule of meeting dates, legislative days, and dates of adjournment, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate may by concurrent agreement specify and jointly declare a revised schedule or schedules of meeting dates, legislative days, and dates of adjournment for the General Assembly during the period of Monday, February 10, 2014, through Tuesday, February 18, 2014, in which event such schedule or schedules shall stand fixed accordingly for purposes of this resolution. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate need not be physically present at the capitol to make such joint declaration; however, in any event, notice of any such joint declaration shall be provided to members of the General Assembly as soon as practicable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on and after February 18, 2014, the periods of adjournment of the 2014 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.
Pursuant to an earlier adopted motion, the Senate stood adjourned at 2:30 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, February 11, 2014 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 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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:

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

HB 645.

By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Taylor of the 173rd, Shaw of the 176th, Rogers of the 29th, Murphy of the 127th 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 relating to insurance, so as to define certain terms; to provide for the electronic transmission of notices and documents from an insurer to a party to an insurance transaction; to provide for consent; to provide for applicability; to provide for verification and acknowledgment of receipt; to provide for notarized, acknowledged, verified documents and documents made under oath; to provide for oral statements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 646.

By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Harbin of the 122nd, Sims of the 123rd and McCall of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to provide that part-time chief magistrates may become members of such fund; to provide for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 714. HB 719. HB 741. HB 835.

By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Meadows of the 5th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Peake of the 141st, Powell of the 171st 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 benefits relative to employment security, so as to provide changes to the determination of eligibility for unemployment benefits of certain persons performing certain services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Willard of the 51st, Fleming of the 121st, Powell of the 171st, Burns of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the joint county and municipal sales and use tax, so as to provide for the continuation of the tax; to repeal certain provisions regarding a process for specifying and determining the distribution of the proceeds of such tax; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Tankersley of the 160th, Gasaway of the 28th, Powell of the 171st, Smith of the 70th 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 revise certain requirements related to issuance of sludge land application permits; to require consistency with existing local zoning ordinances; to require that public hearings be held within jurisdiction of the governing authority where the proposed land application site is located; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Broadrick of the 4th, Stephens of the 164th, Watson of the 166th, Gravley of the 67th and Weldon of the 3rd:
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 Schedules I, III, and IV controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of "dangerous drug"; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 877.

By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, Sims of the 123rd, Harbin of the 122nd, Prince of the 127th and Smith of the 70th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide local authorities with the ability to regulate the use of personal transportation vehicles upon roadways and designated paths and lanes; 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 370. 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 define certain terms; to provide for substitutions of interchangeable biological products; to provide for requirements and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 371. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, so as to provide for a psychiatric advance directive;to amend Code Section 16-5-5 and Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assisted suicide and health, respectively, so as to include crossreferences to the psychiatric advance directive and provide for consistent terminology; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 372. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a uniform reporting system for certain purposes and academic eligibility requirements to receive a HOPE scholarship, so as to require local school systems to calculate and provide a grade point average for freshman, sophomore, and junior students for purposes of determining HOPE eligibility; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Youth.

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SB 373. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, McKoon of the 29th, Henson of the 41st, Williams of the 19th, Crosby of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the lottery, so as to enact the "HOPE Chest Act"; to require that net proceeds equal at least 35 percent of lottery proceeds; to require the Georgia Lottery Corporation to submit certain financial reports to the legislative oversight committee; to require the legislative oversight committee to meet quarterly to review the operations of the Georgia Lottery Corporation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
SB 374. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Hill of the 6th, Millar of the 40th and Jackson of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Urban Redevelopment Law," so as to revise terminology from "slums" to "pockets of blight"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations (General).
SB 375. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Lucas of the 26th, Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Tate of the 38th, Henson of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the special district transportation sales and use tax, so as to provide for a legislative purpose; to provide for the method for creation of special districts for the purpose of a special district transportation sales and use tax; to provide for the expiration of special districts in certain instances; to revise exemptions to such tax; to revise and repeal certain definitions; to provide for a sunset date for certain provisions; to provide for the election, ballot, imposition, collection, and cessation of a special district transportation sales and use tax; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
SB 376. By Senator Harper of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority, approved February 26, 1963 (Ga. L.

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1963, p. 2003), as amended, so as to repeal provisions relating to allowable expenditures of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
SR 893. By Senator Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION dedicating the Shannon Industrial Parkway; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
SR 896. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Jeffares of the 17th and Harper of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Georgia Legacy Program; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment.
SR 897. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Lucas of the 26th, Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Henson of the 41st, Tate of the 38th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate State Health Benefit Plan Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.
SR 920. By Senators Jackson of the 24th and Jeffares of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Thomas Watson Cullars and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 645. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Taylor of the 173rd, Shaw of the 176th, Rogers of the 29th, Murphy of the 127th 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 relating to insurance, so as to define certain terms; to provide for the electronic

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transmission of notices and documents from an insurer to a party to an insurance transaction; to provide for consent; to provide for applicability; to provide for verification and acknowledgment of receipt; to provide for notarized, acknowledged, verified documents and documents made under oath; to provide for oral statements; to provide for related maters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.
HB 646. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Harbin of the 122nd, Sims of the 123rd and McCall of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to provide that part-time chief magistrates may become members of such fund; to provided for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 714. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Meadows of the 5th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Peake of the 141st, Powell of the 171st 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 benefits relative to employment security, so as to provide changes to the determination of eligibility for unemployment benefits of certain persons performing certain services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.
HB 719. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Willard of the 51st, Fleming of the 121st, Powell of the 171st, Burns of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the joint county and municipal sales and use tax, so as to provide for the continuation of the tax; to repeal certain provisions regarding a process for specifying and determining the distribution of the proceeds of such tax; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.

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HB 741. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Tankersley of the 160th, Gasaway of the 28th, Powell of the 171st, Smith of the 70th 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 revise certain requirements related to issuance of sludge land application permits; to require consistency with existing local zoning ordinances; to require that public hearings be held within jurisdiction of the governing authority where the proposed land application site is located; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment.
HB 835. By Representatives Broadrick of the 4th, Stephens of the 164th, Watson of the 166th, Gravley of the 67th and Weldon of the 3rd:
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 Schedules I, III, and IV controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of "dangerous drug"; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 877. By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, Sims of the 123rd, Harbin of the 122nd, Prince of the 127th and Smith of the 70th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide local authorities with the ability to regulate the use of personal transportation vehicles upon roadways and designated paths and lanes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:
Mr. President:
The Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs 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 351 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Wilkinson of the 50th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

SB 353 SR 820

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ginn of the 47th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

SB 342 SB 349

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

SB 346 SB 350

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Unterman of the 45th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

HB 829 SB 331 SB 340

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator McKoon of the 29th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:
The Committee on Public Safety has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 323 Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Carter of the 1st District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

HB 784 SB 336 SB 337

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ginn of the 47th District, Vice Chairman

Mr. President:
The Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 862 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The Committee on State Institutions and Property 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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SR 788 SR 847 SR 868

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Albers of the 56th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

HB 774 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Gooch of the 51st District, Chairman

Senator Jones of the 25th asked unanimous consent that Senator Lucas of the 26th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Lucas was excused.

Senator Tate of the 38th asked unanimous consent that Senator Henson of the 41st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Henson 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.

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

Jackson of the 24th

Thompson of the 33rd

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert

Golden Gooch Harbison Harper Heath Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, L

Miller Mullis Murphy Ramsey Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate

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Crane Crosby Davenport Davis Dugan Fort Ginn

James Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E Ligon McKoon Millar

Not answering were Senators:

Henson (Excused) Orrock (Excused)

Jackson, B. (Excused) Thompson, S. (Excused)

Thompson, B Thompson, C Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson Williams
Lucas (Excused)

Senator Lucas 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 Millar of the 40th introduced the chaplain of the day, Dr. B. Wiley Stephens of Dunwoody, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Hill of the 32nd moved that the following resolution be withdrawn from the consideration of the Senate.
SR 901. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Gooch of the 51st and Ginn of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Derrick Cody and Anissa Teal; and for other purposes.
On the motion, there was no objection, and SR 901 was withdrawn from consideration of the Senate.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 892. By Senators Hill of the 6th, Williams of the 19th, Tolleson of the 20th, Jackson of the 24th, Jones of the 25th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Junior League of Atlanta, Inc.; and for other purposes.

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SR 894. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Crane of the 28th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Hill of the 6th, Millar of the 40th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Capitol Commission, Pastor Ron J. Bigalke, and Pastor Jim Young; and for other purposes.
SR 895. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the work of "Alton Russell, The Georgia Tale Teller"; and for other purposes.
SR 898. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Thompson of the 14th, Stone of the 23rd, Beach of the 21st, Albers of the 56th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the State YMCA of Georgia's Youth Assembly; and for other purposes.
SR 899. By Senators Chance of the 16th, Staton of the 18th, Hill of the 6th and Jeffares of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Elliot Charles Donnelly; and for other purposes.
SR 900. By Senators Chance of the 16th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Iris Lee Gay Jordan; and for other purposes.
SR 902. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Orrock of the 36th, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Gautam Choudhury Goel of Georgia Institute of Technology on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 903. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Orrock of the 36th, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Lakeshia A. Marshall of Atlanta Metropolitan State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.

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SR 904. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Jones of the 25th, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Caroline L. Daigle of Georgia College & State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 905. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Gerri Owen of Georgia Highlands College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 906. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Hill of the 4th, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Natalie Michelle Love of East Georgia State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 907. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Anna Makova of College of Coastal Georgia on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 908. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Bethel of the 54th, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jensen Faith O'Neal of Dalton State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 909. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Kayla Brown of Columbus State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.

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SR 910. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Balfour of the 9th, Staton of the 18th and Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Jessica A. Wilkinson of Georgia Gwinnett College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 911. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Rena E. Ingram of Fort Valley State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 912. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Sims of the 12th, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Darby Oliver of Darton State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 913. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, McKoon of the 29th, Staton of the 18th and Sims of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Taylar Martin of Albany State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 914. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Cassandra Allen of Clayton State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.
SR 915. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Troy Peco; and for other purposes.
SR 916. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Burke of the 11th, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Tayler R. Adams of Bainbridge State College on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.

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SR 917. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Jackson of the 2nd, McKoon of the 29th and Staton of the 18th:

A RESOLUTION commending University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar Thomas Smith Reams of Armstrong Atlantic State University on Academic Recognition Day for 2014; and for other purposes.

SR 918. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Edward DuBose; and for other purposes.

SR 919. By Senator Wilkinson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 10-14, 2014, as Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Week at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

SR 921. By Senator Harper of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending Tom Bragg for his military service and recognizing his induction into the Ranger Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.

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

SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR Tuesday February 11, 2014 Twenty-first Legislative Day

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

HB 862

Hill of the 6th Beach of the 21st Crane of the 28th Hill of the 32nd James of the 35th Orrock of the 36th Tate of the 38th Fort of the 39th Millar of the 40th Shafer of the 48th Albers of the 56th FULTON COUNTY

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, approved February 2, 1945 (Ga. L. 1945, p. 528), as amended, so as to amend a certain definition; to correct an internal reference; to authorize the board of trustees to accept certain determinations of total disability; to authorize the board of trustees to adopt interim rules and regulations in certain circumstances; to provide for the automatic repeal of such rules and regulations; to provide for vesting under certain conditions; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath E Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon E Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy E Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson 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.

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SENATE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014 TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 294

Electrical Contractor Class II; provide that a person licensed may perform low-voltage contracting without obtaining a state-wide Low-voltage Contractor Class (RI&U-27th)

SB 301

Public School Facilities; disallow prohibitions on wood construction in public schools if in compliance with state minimum standard codes (ED&Y-40th)

HB 494

Mass transportation; installation of safety markers on utility lines to provide adequate visual warning in use of private airstrips; provide (TRANS-7th) Welch-110th

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Mullis of the 53rd, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

SB 294. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Crane of the 28th, Gooch of the 51st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 14 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, lowvoltage contractors, and utility contractors, so as to provide that a person licensed as an Electrical Contractor Class II may perform low-voltage contracting without obtaining a state-wide Low-voltage Contractor Class LVA, LV-G, LV-U, or LV-T license; to change certain provisions related to the powers and duties of the Division of Electrical Contractors; to change certain provisions related to the duties of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senators Crane of the 28th, McKoon of the 29th, Albers of the 56th and Hill of the 32nd offered the following amendment #1:

Amend SB 294 (LC 36 2417) by inserting "I or" after "Class" on line 3.

By inserting "certain types of" after "perform" on line 4.

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By inserting "and low-voltage contracting" after "contracting" on line 38.

By striking line 85 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (b)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, no No person shall engage in alarm system, general system, or telecommunication system

By striking line 93 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: section. (2)(A) Any person who is licensed under this chapter as an Electrical Contractor Class I shall not be required to comply with or meet any requirements contained in subsections (c) through (g) of this Code section in order to engage in low-voltage contracting involving multifamily structures of not more than two levels or singlefamily dwellings of up to three levels that have single-phase electrical installations which do not exceed 400 amperes at the service drop or the service lateral.
(B) Any person who is licensed under this chapter as an Electrical Contractor Class

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Crane, 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath E Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0.

SB 294, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

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

Mr. President:

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

HR 1333. By Representative O`Neal of the 146th:

A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes.

Senator Burke of the 11th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SB 301. By Senators Millar of the 40th, Carter of the 1st, Tolleson of the 20th, Williams of the 19th and Crane of the 28th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-261 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum facility requirements for public school facilities, so as to disallow prohibitions on wood construction in public schools if in compliance with state minimum standard codes; 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 Beach Y Bethel E Burke N Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath E Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler E Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B

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Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden N Gooch

Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 39, nays 13.

SB 301, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 494. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Cheokas of the 138th and Pruett of the 149th:

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 provide for the installation of safety markers on utility lines to provide for adequate visual warning in the use of private airstrips; to provide for definitions; to provide for the powers, authority, and duties of the Department of Transportation; to provide for a schedule of installation fees; to impose a penalty; to provide an appeal process; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations by the department; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Harper of the 7th.

Senators Harper of the 7th, Jeffares of the 17th and Gooch of the 51st offered the following amendment #1:

Amend the substitute to HB 494 (LC 39 0445S) by deleting line 7 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
immunity; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

By deleting lines 26 and 27 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, to an owner of an appurtenant utility line requesting the installation of safety markers. Such notice shall be accompanied by a check or money order in the amount of $100.00 made payable to the owner of the appurtenant utility line for the work to be performed by the owner of the appurtenant utility line under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection. Within 90 days of the owner of an

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By deleting lines 52 and 53 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: construed to prohibit the owner of the private airstrip from sending written notice pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section to the same owner of an appurtenant utility line in any subsequent calendar year so long as the owner of the private airstrip does not exceed one written notice to the same owner of an appurtenant utility line in any calendar year.
By deleting lines 59 and 60 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: extensions of time not to exceed 90 days total upon a showing that the need for an extension is the result of force majeure, grid reliability, work scheduling conflicts, or the lack of market supply of the requisite safety markers and other necessary equipment.
By deleting line 92 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: promulgation of rules and regulations to establish installation fee schedules based on utility best practices. (h) An owner of a private airstrip shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, that would otherwise be incurred or imposed as a result of taking or failing to take any action pursuant to this Code section. This Code section shall not be construed as imposing any additional duty on an owner of a private airstrip which is not already otherwise imposed by law."
By replacing "2013" with "2014" at the end of line 96.

Senators McKoon of the 29th, Harper of the 7th, Bethel of the 54th and Jeffares of the 17th offered the following amendment #1a to the Harper, et al. amendment #1:
Amend Senate amendment #1 (AM 40 0095) to HB 494 by striking "liability, civil or criminal," on line 23 and inserting in the same place "civil liability".

On the adoption of amendment #1a, there were no objections, and the McKoon, et al. amendment #1a to the Harper, et al. amendment #1 was adopted.

On the adoption of amendment #1, there were no objections, and the Harper, et al. amendment #1 was adopted as amended.

Senator Heath of the 31st, Harper of the 7th and Jeffares of the 17th offered the following amendment #2:
Amend HB 494 (LC 39 0445S) by inserting after "department;" on line 6 the following: to amend Code Section 51-3-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to

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definitions used in limiting liability of certain property owners, so as to revise the definition of recreational purposes to include aviation activities;

By redesignating Sections 2 and 3 as Sections 3 and 4, respectively, and by inserting between lines 92 and 93 the following:
SECTION 2. Code Section 51-3-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions used in limiting liability of certain property owners, is amended by revising paragraph (4) as follows: "(4) 'Recreational purpose' includes, but is not limited to, any of the following or any combination thereof: hunting, fishing, swimming, boating, camping, picnicking, hiking, pleasure driving, aviation activities, nature study, water skiing, winter sports, and viewing or enjoying historical, archeological, scenic, or scientific sites."

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Carter of the 42nd objected.

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 21, nays 20, and the Heath et al. amendment #2 was adopted.

Senator Carter of the 42nd moved that the Senate reconsider its action in adopting the Heath, et al. amendment #2.

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

N Albers N Balfour N Beach N Bethel E Burke Y Butler N Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance N Cowsert Y Crane N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis

Y Harbison N Harper N Heath E Henson N Hill, H N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson N Hufstetler E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares N Jones, B Y Jones, E

N Mullis N Murphy
Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay N Shafer Y Sims Y Staton N Stone Y Tate N Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S N Tippins

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N Dugan Y Fort N Ginn N Golden N Gooch

N Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon N Millar N Miller

N Tolleson Unterman
N Wilkinson N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 18; nays 31, the motion lost, and the Heath et al. amendment #2 was not reconsidered.

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 Beach Y Bethel E Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Harbison Y Harper Y Heath E Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hufstetler E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate N Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 39, nays 11.

HB 494, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

The following resolution was read and put upon its adoption:

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HR 1333. 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 of the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly for the period of Tuesday, February 11, 2014, through Thursday, March 20, 2014, shall be as follows:
Tuesday, February 11.................................................in session for legislative day 21 Wednesday, February 12 through Sunday, February 16 ..................... in adjournment Monday, February 17.................................................in session for legislative day 22 Tuesday, February 18.................................................in session for legislative day 23 Wednesday, February 19 ...........................................in session for legislative day 24 Thursday, February 20 ...............................................in session for legislative day 25 Friday, February 21....................................................in session for legislative day 26 Saturday, February 22 through Sunday, February 23.......................... in adjournment Monday, February 24.................................................in session for legislative day 27 Tuesday, February 25.................................................in session for legislative day 28 Wednesday, February 26 ...........................................in session for legislative day 29 Thursday, February 27 through Sunday, March 2 ............................... in adjournment Monday, March 3.......................................................in session for legislative day 30 Tuesday, March 4.......................................................in session for legislative day 31 Wednesday, March 5 .................................................in session for legislative day 32 Thursday, March 6 .....................................................in session for legislative day 33 Friday, March 7..........................................................in session for legislative day 34 Saturday, March 8 through Sunday, March 9 ...................................... in adjournment Monday, March 10.....................................................in session for legislative day 35 Tuesday, March 11.....................................................in session for legislative day 36 Wednesday, March 12 ...............................................in session for legislative day 37 Thursday, March 13 ...................................................in session for legislative day 38 Friday, March 14 through Monday, March 17 .................................... in adjournment Tuesday, March 18.....................................................in session for legislative day 39 Wednesday, March 19 ......................................................................... in adjournment Thursday, March 20 ...................................................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.

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The following communication was received by the Secretary:

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

Committees:
Urban Affairs Administrative Affairs Government Oversight Health and Human Services Natural Resources and the Environment Reapportionment and Redistricting Regulated Industries and Utilities Rules

DEMOCRATIC LEADER

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

To: David Cook, Secretary of the Senate From: Sen. Steve Henson, Democratic Leader Re: Minority Report on SB 350 Date: February 11, 2014

Mr. Secretary:

Pursuant to Senate Rule 2-1.6, I hereby give notice that I will introduce a minority report to be read along with the majority report of Senate Bill 350.

/s/ Stephen B. Henson Senator Steve Henson Leader, Senate Democratic Caucus

Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate stand adjourned pursuant to HR 1333 until 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 17, 2014; the motion prevailed, and at 11:48 a.m. the President announced the Senate adjourned.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, February 17, 2014
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 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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

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

HB 477.

By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Maxwell of the 17th, Lindsey of the 54th and Golick of the 40th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable toward retirement benefits under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide for the transfer of service credit from the Georgia Judicial Retirement System to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for the transfer of funds; to provide for the payment for creditable service in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia for prior service as a member of the Georgia Judicial Retirement System; to provide for conditions and payment; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 773.

By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Epps of the 144th, Roberts of the 155th, Talton of the 147th and Shaw of the 176th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to change provisions relating to discharging a gun or pistol near a public

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highway or street; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 840.

By Representatives Golick of the 40th, Smith of the 134th, Maxwell of the 17th and Shaw of the 176th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-2-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Commissioner's enforcement of the title rules, regulations, and orders, issuance of orders without hearings, civil actions, criminal violations, and penalties relative to insurance, so as to clarify persons under the authority of the Commissioner and subject to penalties under Title 33; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 849.

By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Golick of the 40th, Smith of the 134th, Shaw of the 176th and Rogers of the 29th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 63 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guaranteed asset protection waivers, so as to provide that excess wear and use waivers shall not be construed as insurance; to provide excess wear and use waivers exemption from insurance laws; to provide for definitions; to provide for the offer and sale of waivers to borrowers; to provide for changes to reimbursement to creditor, assignee coverage, and continuation of coverage; to provide for changes to written disclosure provisions; to provide for cancellation of agreement changes; to provide for cross-references; to provide for revisions to the authority of the Commissioner and penalties; 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 377. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Shafer of the 48th and Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:

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 provide for the preservation of religious freedom; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for the granting of relief; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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SB 378. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Carter of the 42nd, Jackson of the 2nd, Tate of the 38th, Seay of the 34th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding the General Assembly, so as to provide that, whenever the General Assembly shall enact any new voting qualification or prerequisite to voting, or standard, practice, or procedure the Attorney General shall submit such provisions for review by a special master for a determination of whether such provisions will deny or abridges the right to vote on account of race or color or because of membership in a language minority group; to provide that, no person shall be denied the right to vote for failure to comply with such provisions; to provide for appeals; to provide for mandamus and injunctive relief; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ethics.
SB 379. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Murphy of the 27th, Chance of the 16th and Beach of the 21st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to horns, exhaust systems, mirrors, windshields, tires, safety belts, and energy absorption systems, so as to provide that the failure to use safety belts may be considered evidence of causation and negligence; to provide that the failure to wear a safety belt cannot be the basis for cancellation of insurance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.
SB 380. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Tolleson of the 20th, Ginn of the 47th, Harper of the 7th and Thompson of the 5th:
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 disposal, so as to provide for permit by notification for inert waste landfill operations; to amend Code Section 50-13-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedural requirements for adoption, amendment, or repeal of rules, emergency rules, limitation on action to contest rules, and legislative override, so as to require rule proposal notices of the Environmental Protection Division to be furnished to specific standing committees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment.

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SB 381. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Staton of the 18th and Albers of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 38-3-57 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the establishment of a standardized, verifiable, performance based unified incident command system for emergencies, so as to provide planning for first informer broadcasters in the unified incident command system and the Georgia Emergency Operations Plan; 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 Committee on Veterans, Military and Homeland Security.
SB 382. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Chance of the 16th and Jones of the 25th:
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 for the crime of retail theft; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 383. By Senators Davis of the 22nd, Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th and Miller of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-16-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duties of coroner or county medical examiner upon receipt of notice of suspicious or unusual death, authority to embalm body, identification, inventory and disposition of deceased's property, use of deceased's property for evidence, and autopsy when death occurs on state owned property, so as to provide that items of value of a deceased person of which a coroner or medical examiner takes possession shall not be converted to the coroner or medical examiner's personal use; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 384. By Senators Millar of the 40th and Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and curriculum relative to education, so as to require a course of study in America's

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founding philosophy and founding principles; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to require certain course content; to require a passing score for graduation; to require state-wide assessments to include certain content; to provide for a biennial report; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Youth.
SR 933. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Butler of the 55th, Davenport of the 44th and Jones of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on DeKalb County Governance; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 477. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Maxwell of the 17th, Lindsey of the 54th and Golick of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable toward retirement benefits under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide for the transfer of service credit from the Georgia Judicial Retirement System to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for the transfer of funds; to provide for the payment for creditable service in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia for prior service as a member of the Georgia Judicial Retirement System; to provide for conditions and payment; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 773. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Epps of the 144th, Roberts of the 155th, Talton of the 147th and Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to change provisions relating to discharging a gun or pistol near a public highway or street; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for

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related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 840. By Representatives Golick of the 40th, Smith of the 134th, Maxwell of the 17th and Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-2-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Commissioner's enforcement of the title rules, regulations, and orders, issuance of orders without hearings, civil actions, criminal violations, and penalties relative to insurance, so as to clarify persons under the authority of the Commissioner and subject to penalties under Title 33; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.
HB 849. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Golick of the 40th, Smith of the 134th, Shaw of the 176th and Rogers of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 63 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guaranteed asset protection waivers, so as to provide that excess wear and use waivers shall not be construed as insurance; to provide excess wear and use waivers exemption from insurance laws; to provide for definitions; to provide for the offer and sale of waivers to borrowers; to provide for changes to reimbursement to creditor, assignee coverage, and continuation of coverage; to provide for changes to written disclosure provisions; to provide for cancellation of agreement changes; to provide for cross-references; to provide for revisions to the authority of the Commissioner and penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.
The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:
Mr. President:
The Committee on Science and Technology 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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SR 881 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Beach of the 21st District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

HB 806 HB 836 HB 866

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 774 SB 337 SB 351

HB 784 SB 340 SB 353

HB 829 SB 342 SR 788

SB 323 SB 346 SR 820

SB 331 SB 349 SR 847

SB 336 SB 350 SR 868

Senator Thompson of the 33rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Harbison of the 15th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Harbison was excused.

Senator Carter of the 1st asked unanimous consent that Senator Williams of the 19th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Williams was excused.

Senator Crane of the 28th asked unanimous consent that Senator Murphy of the 27th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Murphy was excused.

Senator Bethel of the 54th asked unanimous consent that Senator Balfour of the 9th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Balfour was excused.

Senator Davenport of the 44th asked unanimous consent that Senator Jones of the 10th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Jones was excused.

Senator Golden of the 8th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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

Albers Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Davis Dugan Fort Ginn Gooch

Harper Heath Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones, B Ligon Lucas McKoon Millar Miller

Mullis Orrock Ramsey Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, B Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson

Not answering were Senators:

Balfour (Excused) Jones, E. (Excused)

Golden (Excused) Murphy (Excused)

Harbison (Excused) Williams (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, Dr. Ron Bigalke of Rincon, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Davenport of the 44th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Steven Muller.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 922. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of J. Mack Robinson; and for other purposes.

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SR 923. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Albers of the 56th and Harper of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending police chiefs and other heads of law enforcement agencies in this state and recognizing Wednesday, February 12, 2014, as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 924. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Chance of the 16th, Miller of the 49th, Beach of the 21st, Davis of the 22nd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Thomas Michael "Tom" Glavine and recognizing him for being inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.
SR 925. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Chance of the 16th, Miller of the 49th, Beach of the 21st, Davis of the 22nd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Greg Maddux and recognizing him for his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.
SR 926. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Albers of the 56th, Davis of the 22nd, Carter of the 42nd, Tate of the 38th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cheri Anderson Maloy on the occasion of her retirement; and for other purposes.
SR 927. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jackson of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Jim Chavers; and for other purposes.
SR 928. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jackson of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Bette Beasley Morris; and for other purposes.
SR 929. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jackson of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Cullen Chambers; and for other purposes.
SR 930. By Senators James of the 35th, Seay of the 34th, Davis of the 22nd, Mullis of the 53rd, Fort of the 39th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Anthony Parker "AJ" Jones; and for other purposes.

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SR 931. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Garret Walter Weeks, Jr.; and for other purposes.

SR 932. By Senators Davis of the 22nd and Stone of the 23rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Parade of Quartets; and for other purposes.

SR 934. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Ginn of the 47th and Gooch of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Samuel D. Smith for his public service; 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 February 17, 2014 Twenty-second Legislative Day

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

HB 806

Lucas of the 26th TOWN OF RIDDLEVILLE

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the Town of Riddleville; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the town; to provide for a governing authority of such town and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, conflicts of interest, and suspension and removal from office relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for ordinances and codes; to provide for a mayor and a mayor pro tempore and certain duties, powers, and other matters relative thereto; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 836

Sims of the 12th Crosby of the 13th 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 repeal specific former Acts; 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 direct the election superintendent to call and conduct a special election; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 866

Burke of the 11th COLQUITT COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act recreating and establishing the Board of Commissioners of Colquitt County, approved March 22, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3078), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 12, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 3735), so as to change the regular meeting requirements; to provide that the board will hold one monthly meeting in each month; 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 E Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler
Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Tate Y Thompson, B

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Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jeffares Y Jones, B E Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson E Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 49, nays 1.

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

SENATE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2014 TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 60

General Assembly; all official communications; officers, members, or employees; electronic format (SJUDY-31st)

SR 746

State Plan for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias; express support (H&HS-45th)

SB 318

Alcoholic Beverages; allow for local authorization/regulation of sale for consumption on the premises on Sundays; celebration of St. Patrick's Day (RI&U-2nd)

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Mullis of the 53rd, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

SB 60. By Senator Heath of the 31st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administrative personnel of the General Assembly, so as to provide that all official communications to officers, members, or employees of the General Assembly be provided in an electronic format; 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 bill, was agreed to.

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

Y Albers E Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby
Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B E Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson E Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 3.

SB 60, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Gail Davenport

Special Judiciary

District 44

Appropriations

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

February 17, 2014

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YES Vote for Senate Bill 60
/s/ Gail Davenport District 44

Senator Heath of the 31st was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SR 746. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Hill of the 32nd, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A RESOLUTION expressing support for the State Plan for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias; 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 E Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B E Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson E Williams

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

SR 746, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

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

Hill of the 32nd

Jeffares of the 17th

Mullis of the 53rd

SB 318. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Harbison of the 15th, Davenport of the 44th, Henson of the 41st and Sims of the 12th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to allow for local authorization and regulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the celebration of St. Patrick's Day and other spirited holidays; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Carter of the 1st offered the following amendment #1:

Amend SB 318 by line 16 delete "on which any spirited holiday falls" and replace with "of the Sunday immediately preceding St. Patrick's Day when St. Patrick's Day falls on a Monday

Line 20 - 27, delete

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 E Balfour N Beach N Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert N Crane N Crosby

Y Harbison N Harper E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H N Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson N Hufstetler N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James E Jeffares

E Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay N Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate N Thompson, B Y Thompson, C

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Y Davenport Davis
N Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden N Gooch

Y Jones, B E Jones, E N Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar N Miller

Y Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman N Wilkinson E Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 28, nays 20.

SB 318, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Senator Thompson of the 33rd moved that the Senate immediately reconsider its action in defeating the following bill.

SB 318. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Harbison of the 15th, Davenport of the 44th, Henson of the 41st and Sims of the 12th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to allow for local authorization and regulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the celebration of St. Patrick's Day and other spirited holidays; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

Y Albers E Balfour N Beach N Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert N Crane N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis N Dugan

Y Harbison Y Harper E Heath Y Henson N Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson N Hufstetler N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James E Jeffares Y Jones, B E Jones, E N Ligon

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay N Shafer Y Sims Y Staton N Stone Y Tate N Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins Y Tolleson

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Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden N Gooch

Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

N Unterman N Wilkinson E Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 32, nays 18; the motion prevailed, and SB 318 was reconsidered and placed on the General Calendar.

Senator Thompson of the 33rd asked unanimous consent to suspend the Senate Rules to vote immediately on SB 318.

Senator Cowsert of the 46th objected.

Senator Thompson of the 33rd asked unanimous consent to withdraw his motion. There was no objection.

Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 18, 2014.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 12:18 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, February 18, 2014
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 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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

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

HB 744.

By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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.

HB 758.

By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Battles of the 15th and Kelley of the 16th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to terms of court, so as to change the terms of court for the Superior Court of Bartow County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 762.

By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Rutledge of the 109th, Chapman of the 167th, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th 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 provide for procedure for passing sanitation vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 820.

By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Welch of the 110th, Hightower of the 68th, Kelley of the 16th, Evans of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-3-106 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and responsibilities of condominium associations and tort actions, so as to clarify provisions relating to the standing of the association to participate in litigation under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 842.

By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Powell of the 171st, Bruce of the 61st and Abrams of the 89th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for certiorari and appeal to appellate courts generally, so as to clarify provisions relating to payment of costs and indigency affidavits; 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 1158. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Parsons of the 44th, Geisinger of the 48th and Smith of the 70th:
A RESOLUTION encouraging the Administration and Congress to establish a national energy policy that strengthens access to and removal of impediments to all available domestic sources of energy to improve its affordability and reliability; and for other purposes.

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

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SB 385. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority, approved April 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4499), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the membership of such authority; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations (General).
SB 386. By Senators Albers of the 56th, McKoon of the 29th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Millar of the 40th, Harper of the 7th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, so as to prohibit the public disclosure of social security numbers, taxpayer identification numbers, and financial account numbers in court documents; to provide for procedures for such filings; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 387. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Mullis of the 53rd, Harper of the 7th, Chance of the 16th and Murphy of the 27th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 19 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of the practice of law, so as to provide that creation and distribution of certain selfhelp legal documents is not unlawful if a disclaimer is provided; to provide for a civil action for damages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs.
SB 388. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Albers of the 56th, Crane of the 28th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 and Article 4 of Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contracts and purchases by public schools and bidding for government works projects, respectively, so as impose requirements on certain contracts and purchases by local boards of education; to require that professional services contracts exceeding $50,000.00 be competitively bid; to require that the guaranteed maximum price submitted by a construction

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manager at risk to a local board of education not be changed after execution of a contract; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability and an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Youth.
SB 389. By Senators McKoon of the 29th and Harbison of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Municipal Court of Columbus, Georgia, approved August 12, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 63), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 21, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4271), so as to change fees and costs and the provisions relating thereto; to impose a technology fee for the service of dispossessory warrants; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
SB 390. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:
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 the dates for primaries and elections and runoffs resulting therefrom; to revise times for qualifying for office; to revise the time for calling certain special elections; to provide definitions; to provide that electors who are eligible to vote by absentee ballot under the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, as amended, shall vote by instant runoff ballot; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ethics.
SR 937. By Senator Stone of the 23rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
SR 941. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Hill of the 6th and Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION urging Congress to grow the United States economy by increasing the number of visas designed to permit Korean citizens possessing skills in a specialty occupation to work in the United States; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

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SR 953. By Senators James of the 35th, Henson of the 41st, Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Davenport of the 44th, Fort of the 39th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Mold and Mildew Remediation Contractor Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities.
SR 957. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a budget session and a general law session for the General Assembly each year; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
SR 958. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION requesting the enactment of a Regulation Freedom Amendment to the Constitution of the United States by the United States Congress; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 744. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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HB 758. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Battles of the 15th and Kelley of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to terms of court, so as to change the terms of court for the Superior Court of Bartow County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 762. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Rutledge of the 109th, Chapman of the 167th, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th 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 provide for procedure for passing sanitation vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
HB 820. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Welch of the 110th, Hightower of the 68th, Kelley of the 16th, Evans of the 42nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-3-106 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and responsibilities of condominium associations and tort actions, so as to clarify provisions relating to the standing of the association to participate in litigation under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 842. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Powell of the 171st, Bruce of the 61st and Abrams of the 89th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for certiorari and appeal to appellate courts generally, so as to clarify provisions relating to payment of costs and indigency affidavits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HR 1158. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Parsons of the 44th, Geisinger of the 48th and Smith of the 70th:
A RESOLUTION encouraging the Administration and Congress to establish a national energy policy that strengthens access to and removal of impediments to all available domestic sources of energy to improve its affordability and reliability; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:
Mr. President:
The Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 341 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator McKoon of the 29th District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate the following action:
SB 323 Pursuant to Senate Rule 2-1.10(b), referred by the Senate Committee on Rules to the Senate Committee on Public Safety from the General Calendar.
Respectfully submitted, Senator Mullis of the 53rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

HB 850 HB 906 SB 359

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 905 SB 344 SB 366

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

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The following legislation was read the second time: SR 881

Senator Jackson of the 2nd asked unanimous consent that Senator Lucas of the 26th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Lucas was excused.

Senator Mullis of the 53rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Golden of the 8th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Golden was excused.

Senator Mullis of the 53rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Ginn of the 47th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Ginn was excused.

Senator Albers of the 56th asked unanimous consent that Senator Ramsey of the 43rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Ramsey was excused.

Senator Tate of the 38th asked unanimous consent that Senator Thompson of the 5th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thompson was excused.

Senator Thompson of the 33rd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Davis Dugan Fort Gooch

Harbison Harper Heath Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E Ligon McKoon Millar

Miller Mullis Murphy Orrock Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, B Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Ginn (Excused) Ramsey (Excused)

Golden (Excused) Thompson, C. (Excused)

Lucas (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 Thompson of the 14th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Jeremy Morton of Cartersville, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.
Senator Thompson of the 14th honored Thomas Michael "Tom" Glavine and recognized February 18, 2014, as Tom Glavine Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 785 and SR 924, adopted previously. Tom Glavine addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Miller of the 49th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. James Smith, Jr.
Senator Unterman of the 45th recognized Tuesday, February 18, 2014, as Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 769, adopted previously.
Senator Wilkinson of the 50th honored the Future Farmers of America and recognized February 18, 2014, as Future Farmers of America Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 803, adopted previously. State Vice President Abbey Gretsch addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Unterman of the 45th recognized Tuesday, February 18, 2014, as Thrombosis Awareness Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 793, adopted previously. Sneha Divan and Shubham Gupte addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Dugan of the 30th commended the University of West Georgia and recognized February 18, 2014, as University of West Georgia Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 935 and SR 936, adopted today. President Dr. Kyle Marrero addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Miller of the 49th recognized Taylor Scott and Kevin Isaacs from 104.7 FM The Fish.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 935. By Senator Dugan of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the University of West Georgia coed cheerleading squad and coaches; and for other purposes.
SR 936. By Senator Dugan of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION commending the University of West Georgia and recognizing February 18, 2014, as University of West Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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SR 938. By Senators Beach of the 21st and Albers of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Milton High School Baseball Team on its numerous accomplishments; and for other purposes.
SR 939. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, McKoon of the 29th, Bethel of the 54th, James of the 35th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Donna Angel; and for other purposes
SR 940. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Thompson of the 5th and Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable Michael C. Clark; and for other purposes.
SR 942. By Senators Staton of the 18th and Tolleson of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Bonnie J. Hopkins; and for other purposes.
SR 943. By Senator Golden of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Frank Butenschon; and for other purposes.
SR 944. By Senators Jones of the 25th and Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Keri Davis, Rick Steele, Derek Ansley, Macie Giordano, and Carlisle Vidourek; and for other purposes.
SR 945. By Senator Jones of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Hilda K. James; and for other purposes.
SR 946. By Senators Henson of the 41st, Butler of the 55th, Tolleson of the 20th, Seay of the 34th, Tate of the 38th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the month of October as Plastic Awareness Month in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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SR 947. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation and its supporters; and for other purposes.
SR 948. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and recognizing Thursday, February 13, 2014, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 949. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Jones of the 25th, Harper of the 7th, Carter of the 42nd, Heath of the 31st and others:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Jake Carter; and for other purposes.
SR 950. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Seay of the 34th, Chance of the 16th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2014, as the 2nd Annual Legislative Fly-In at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 951. By Senators Staton of the 18th, Tolleson of the 20th, Carter of the 1st and Wilkinson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Peach Festival and the 2013 Georgia Peach Queens; and for other purposes.
SR 952. By Senators Staton of the 18th and Jones of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Representative Nikki Randall; and for other purposes.
SR 954. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jackson of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of William Charles "Buddy" Meyer; and for other purposes.
SR 955. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Mary Ashley Tucker for winning Miss Apple Capital 2014; and for other purposes.

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SR 956. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jackson of the 2nd:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of John E. Matthews; 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

February 18, 2014 Twenty-third Legislative Day

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

SB 344

Stone of the 23rd PROBATE COURT OF JOHNSON COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Probate Court of Johnson County to charge a technology fee for each civil case filed and criminal fine imposed; to specify the uses to which such technology fees may be put; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 359

Crane of the 28th McKoon of the 29th TROUP COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Troup County Airport Authority, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3387), as amended; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 366

Staton of the 18th Jones of the 25th Lucas of the 26th MACON-BIBB COUNTY WATER AND SEWERAGE
AUTHORITY

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. 2737), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 14, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3505), so as to

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provide for the filling of vacancies in the membership of such authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 850

Golden of the 8th CITY OF VALDOSTA

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Valdosta 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 905

Millar of the 40th CITY OF BROOKHAVEN

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Brookhaven in DeKalb County, approved April 16, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5527), as amended, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 906

Millar of the 40th CITY OF CHAMBLEE

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Chamblee, approved March 28, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 976), as amended, so as to provide legislative findings and intent; to change the corporate limits of the city; 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 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Seay

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Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James
Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson 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 Chance of the 16th moved to engross SB 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport
Davis Y Dugan N Fort

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock E Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman

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Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 16; the motion prevailed, and SB 95 was engrossed.

Senator Golden of the 8th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SENATE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2014 TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 95

Elections; counties utilize a chief executive officer/county commission form of government; nonpartisan elections (ETHICS-40th)

SB 336

Cosmetologists; provide fines imposed by State Board of Cosmetology for certain violations; not exceed certain specified amounts (RI&U-3rd)

SB 337

Barbers; provide fines imposed by State Board of Barbers for certain violations; not exceed certain specified amounts (RI&U-3rd)

SB 346

Board of Community Health; at least one member also member of the state health benefit plan (H&HS-29th)

SB 349

Behavorial Health and Developmental, Dept. of; changes to the powers and duties (Substitute)(H&HS-54th)

SB 350

Human Services, Dept. of; bidding out of child welfare services state wide through contracts with community based providers (Substitute) (H&HS-45th)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Mullis of the 53rd, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:
SB 95. By Senators Millar of the 40th, Staton of the 18th, Shafer of the 48th and Cowsert of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county governing authorities, and Code Section 21-2-139 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating

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to the authorization for and conduct of nonpartisan elections, so as to provide that, in counties that utilize a chief executive officer/county commission form of government, all elections for the chief executive officer shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis; 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 Beach N Bethel Y Burke N Butler
Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper N Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock E Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman N Wilkinson
Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 29, nays 23.

SB 95, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Henson of the 41st gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on SB 95.

SB 336. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Tolleson of the 20th 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 provide that

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the fines imposed by the State Board of Cosmetology for certain violations shall not exceed certain specified amounts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senators Butler of the 55th, Henson of the 41st and Davis of the 22nd offered the following amendment #1:
Amend SB 336 (LC 36 2470) by inserting after "as" on line 2 the following: to revise certain provisions relative to cosmetologists; to modify requirements for continuing education courses;
By deleting line 9 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: is amended by revising subsection (f) of Code Section 43-10-10, relating to the display of certificate of registration, renewal, reinstatement, continuing education requirements, and exemptions, as follows:
"(f) The board shall register and allow credit as continuing education for courses conducted via the Internet or other electronic means or home study courses; provided, however, that beginning January 1, 2015, the minimum three hours of continuing education which must be a health and safety course as required by subsection (c) of this Code section approved by the board shall not be a course provided via the Internet or other electronic means but shall only qualify for continuing education purposes if such course is taken in person with a live, board approved instructor. Proof of attendance for a continuing education course shall be submitted by the entity providing the course of instruction; provided, however, that if the course is offered by an accredited postsecondary institution, proof of attendance shall be submitted by the holder of the certificate of registration. The board shall maintain a record of registrants' continuing education attendance and shall notify registrants when a certificate has been revoked for failure to complete the number of continuing education hours required by this Code section. The board shall allow instructors of continuing education to submit proof of attendance through electronic means."
SECTION 1A. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-10-15, relating to suspension, revocation,
On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.
Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd objected.
Senator Butler of the 55th asked unanimous consent that her amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the Butler, et al. amendment #1 was withdrawn.

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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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 54, nays 1.

SB 336, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 337. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tolleson of the 20th, Miller of the 49th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to barbers, so as to provide that the fines imposed by the State Board of Barbers for certain violations shall not exceed certain specified amounts; 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.

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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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Harbison Y Harper Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy
Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 1.

SB 337, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator David Shafer, President Pro Tempore, assumed the Chair.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 346. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Community Health, so as to provide that at least one member of the board is also a member of the state health benefit plan; to provide that current members carry out their respective terms; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Senators Fort of the 39th, Henson of the 41st, Carter of the 42nd and Tate of the 38th offered the following amendment #1:

Amend SB 346 (LC 40 0497) by replacing line 3 with the following: a member of the state health benefit plan; to amend Code Section 45-18-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authority to establish state employees' health insurance plan, so as to require the Board of Community Health to contract with at least two vendors; to provide that current members of the Board of Community Health carry out their

By inserting between lines 23 and 24 the following: Code Section 45-18-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authority to establish state employees' health insurance plan, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c)(1) The board shall contract with at least two vendors for the purpose of providing at least two health care benefit plans to persons eligible for health insurance coverage under this part. (2) This subsection shall not be construed to impair any contracts existing on the effective date of this subsection; provided, however, that paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be implemented at the first available opportunity, such as the expiration of an existing contract, the end of a contract year under an existing contract, or the termination of a contract pursuant to court order or in accordance with the terms of the contract."

SECTION 3.

By redesignating existing Section 3 as Section 4.

Due to its length, the President ruled the amendment to be a floor substitute.

Senator Unterman of the 45th requested a ruling of the Chair as to the germaneness of the substitute.

The President ruled the substitute not germane.

Senator Fort of the 39th appealed the ruling of the Chair.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey

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Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance
Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport
Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E E Ligon
Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

N Seay Shafer (PRS) Sims
Y Staton Y Stone
Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins
Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 33; nays 13, the motion prevailed, and the ruling of the Chair was sustained.

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E E Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay
Shafer (PRS) Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.
SB 346, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 349. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Sims of the 12th, Jackson of the 24th and Miller of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, so as to provide for changes to the powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental; 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 349:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to provide for changes to the powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; to provide for changes to the administration of mental health, developmental disabilities, addictive diseases, and other disability services; to define a term; to revise provisions pertaining to the designation of boundaries for mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases regions and community service board areas; to provide for the re-creation of community service boards; to change provisions for the community mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases service boards including re-creation, membership, participation of counties, transfer of powers and duties, alternate method of establishment, bylaws, and reprisals; to change certain provisions relating to a community service board's program director, staff, budget, facilities, and powers and duties; to provide changes to provisions relating to a community service board as a public body, debts, obligations, and liabilities; to provide for revisions to certain redesignation of boundaries of the community service board areas; to provide for revision of the commissioner's emergency powers upon failure of a community service board to establish and administer 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. Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, is amended by revising Code Section 37-1-20, relating to obligations of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, as follows:

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"37-1-20. The department shall:
(1) Establish, administer, and supervise the state programs for mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases; (2) Direct, supervise, and control the medical and physical care and treatment; recovery; and social, employment, housing, and community supports and services based on single or co-occurring diagnoses provided by the institutions, contractors, and programs under its control, management, or supervision; (3) Plan for and implement the coordination of mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disease services with physical health services, and the prevention of any of these diseases or conditions, and develop and promulgate rules and regulations to require that all health services be coordinated and that the public and private providers of any of these services that receive state support notify other providers of services to the same patients of the conditions, treatment, and medication regimens each provider is prescribing and delivering; (4) Ensure that providers of mental health, developmental disability, or addictive disease services coordinate with providers of primary and specialty health care so that treatment of conditions of the brain and the body can be integrated to promote recovery, health, and well-being; (5) Have authority to contract, including performance based contracts which may include financial incentives or consequences based on the results achieved by a contractor as measured by output, quality, or outcome measures, for services with community service boards, private agencies, and other public entities for the provision of services within a service area so as to provide an adequate array of services and choice of providers for consumers and to comply with the applicable federal laws and rules and regulations related to public or private hospitals; hospital authorities; medical schools and training and educational institutions; departments and agencies of this state; county or municipal governments; any person, partnership, corporation, or association, whether public or private; and the United States government or the government of any other state; (6) Establish and support programs for the training of professional and technical personnel as well as regional planning boards and community service boards; (7) Have authority to conduct research into the causes and treatment of disability and into the means of effectively promoting mental health and addictive disease recovery; (8) Assign specific responsibility to one or more units of the department for the development of a disability prevention program. The objectives of such program shall include, but are not limited to, monitoring of completed and ongoing research related to the prevention of disability, implementation of programs known to be preventive, and testing, where practical, of those measures having a substantive potential for the prevention of disability; (9) Establish a system for regional administration of mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disease services in institutions and in the community; (10) Make and administer budget allocations to regional offices established by the

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board pursuant to Code Section 37-2-4.1 to fund the operation of mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases facilities and programs; (11) Coordinate in consultation with providers, professionals, and other experts the development of appropriate outcome measures for client centered service delivery systems; (12) Establish, operate, supervise, and staff programs and facilities for the treatment of disabilities throughout this state; (13) Disseminate information about available services and the facilities through which such services may be obtained; (14) Supervise the regional office's exercise of its responsibility and authority concerning funding and delivery of disability services; (15) Supervise the regional offices concerning the receipt and administration of grants, gifts, moneys, and donations for purposes pertaining to mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases; (16) Supervise the administration of contracts with any hospital, community service board, or any public or private providers without regard to regional or state boundaries for the provision of disability services and in making and entering into all contracts necessary or incidental to the performance of the duties and functions of the department and the regional offices; (17) Regulate the delivery of care, including behavioral interventions and medication administration by licensed staff, or certified staff as determined by the department, within residential settings serving only persons who are receiving services authorized or financed, in whole or in part, by the department; (18) Classify host homes for persons whose services are financially supported, in whole or in part, by funds authorized through the department. As used in this Code section, the term 'host home' means a private residence in a residential area in which the occupant owner or lessee provides housing and provides or arranges for the provision of food, one or more personal services, supports, care, or treatment exclusively for one or two persons who are not related to the occupant owner or lessee by blood or marriage. A host home shall be occupied by the owner or lessee, who shall not be an employee of the same community provider which provides the host home services by contract with the department. The department shall approve and enter into agreements with community providers which, in turn, contract with host homes. The occupant owner or lessee shall not be the guardian of any person served or of their property nor the agent in such person's advance directive for health care. The placement determination for each person placed in a host home shall be made according to such person's choice as well as the individual needs of such person in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 37-3-162, 37-4-122, or 37-7-162, as applicable to such person; (19) Provide guidelines for and oversight of host homes, which may include, but not be limited to, criteria to become a host home, requirements relating to physical plants and supports, placement procedures, and ongoing oversight requirements; (20) Establish a unit of the department which shall receive and consider complaints

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from individuals receiving services, make recommendations to the commissioner regarding such complaints, and ensure that the rights of individuals receiving services are fully protected; (21) With respect to housing opportunities for persons with mental illness and cooccurring disorders:
(A) Coordinate the department's programs and services with other state agencies and housing providers; (B) Facilitate partnerships with local communities; (C) Educate the public on the need for supportive housing; (D) Collect information on the need for supportive housing and monitor the benefit of such housing; and (E) Identify and determine best practices for the provision of services connected to housing; (22) Exercise all powers and duties provided for in this title or which may be deemed necessary to effectuate the purposes of this title; (23) Assign specific responsibility to one or more units of the department for the development of programs designed to serve disabled infants, children, and youth. To the extent practicable, such units shall cooperate with the Georgia Department of Education and the University System of Georgia in developing such programs; and (24) Have the right to designate private institutions as state institutions; to contract with such private institutions for such activities, in carrying out this title, as the department may deem necessary from time to time; and to exercise such supervision and cooperation in the operation of such designated private institutions as the department may deem necessary; and (25) Establish policies and procedures governing fiscal standards and practices of community service boards and their respective governing boards."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 37-2-2, relating to definitions relative to administration of mental health, developmental disabilities, addictive diseases, and other disability services, as follows:
"37-2-2. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Community service board' means a public mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases board established pursuant to Code Section 37-2-6. (2) 'Community service board area' means an area inclusive of the counties which fall within the boundaries of a community service board as designated by the department pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 37-2-3 for the establishment of a community service board. (3) 'Community service board service area' means a community service board area and any other county or portion thereof in which the community service board provides services. (4) 'Council' means the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council established pursuant

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to Code Section 37-2-4. (5) 'Governing board' means the governing board of a community service board established pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 37-2-6. (5)(6) 'Health services' means any education or service provided by the department, the Department of Public Health, or the Department of Human Services, either directly or by contract. (6)(7) 'Hospital' means a state owned or state operated facility providing services which include, but are not limited to, inpatient care and the diagnosis, care, and treatment or habilitation of the disabled. Such hospital may also provide or manage state owned or operated programs in the community."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 37-2-3, relating to designation of boundaries for mental health, development disabilities, and addictive diseases regions, and community service board areas, as follows:
"37-2-3. (a) The board shall designate boundaries for mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases regions and may modify the boundaries of such regions from time to time as deemed necessary by the board. (b) The department, with the approval of the commissioner, shall designate community service board areas, which shall serve as boundaries for the establishment of community service boards within this state for the purpose of delivering disability services. The department shall be authorized to initiate the redesignation of such community service board area boundaries and may consider requests from a county or group of counties or a community service board or a group of community service boards for recommended changes to the boundaries of the community service board areas. The department, with the approval of the commissioner, is authorized to redesignate two or more contiguous community service board areas as a single community service board area. upon the request of the community service boards serving such areas; and, if so authorized Two or more community service boards may request that the department, with the approval of the commissioner, merge the community service board areas served by such boards into a single community service board area. If the department, with the approval of the commissioner, authorizes the redesignation or merging of community services board areas pursuant to this paragraph, the assets, equipment, and resources of such community service boards shall become the assets, equipment, and resources of the reconstituted community service board serving the successor single board area. It is the intent of the General Assembly not to limit a community service board to serving only those counties within the boundaries of its community service board area. (c) To the extent practicable, the boundaries for regional planning boards and offices and community service areas shall not subdivide any county unit or conflict with any districts established by the Department of Public Health and the state relating to the planning for, or delivery of, health services. In dividing the state into areas, the board

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and the department shall take into consideration such factors as geographic boundaries, roads and other means of transportation, population concentrations, city and county lines, other relevant community services, and community economic and social relationships. Consideration shall also be given to the existence of facilities and personnel available in the areas for the delivery of disability services."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 37-2-6, relating to community mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases service boards creation, membership, participation of counties, transfer of powers and duties, alternate method of establishment, bylaws, and reprisals prohibited, as follows:
"37-2-6. (a) Community service boards in existence on June 30, 2006 2014, are re-created effective July 1, 2006 2014, to provide mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases services. Effective July 1, 2009, such Such community service boards may enroll and contract with the department, the Department of Human Services, the Department 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. (b) Each The governing board of each community service board shall consist of members appointed by the governing authorities of the counties within the community service board area. Membership on such community service governing board shall be determined as follows:
(1)(A) The governing authority of each county within the community service board area:
(i) With a population of 50,000 or less according to the most recent United States decennial census shall appoint one member to the such governing board; and (ii) With a population of more than 50,000 according to the most recent United States decennial census shall appoint one member for each population increment of 50,000 or any portion thereof; or (B) In the event that the number of community service governing board member positions established in accordance with subparagraph (A) of this paragraph would

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exceed 13 nine, the membership of such community service governing board pursuant to this subsection shall be appointed as follows and the bylaws shall be amended accordingly:
(i) For community service boards whose community service board area contains 13 nine or fewer counties, the membership of the board shall be set at 13 nine members and appointments to the board shall be made by the governing authority of each county within the community service board area in descending order from the county with the largest population to the county with the smallest population according to the most recent United States decennial census and this method shall be repeated until all 13 nine members of the governing board of the community service board are appointed. If a county governing authority fails to make an appointment within a reasonable time, the next descending county by population shall make an appointment and the method shall continue; and (ii) For community service boards whose community service board area contains more than 13 nine counties, one member of the governing board of the community service board shall be appointed by the governing authority of each county within the community service board area, so that the number of members on the governing board is equal to the number of counties in the community service board area. The county governing authority shall appoint as at least one of its appointments a consumer of disability services,; a child psychiatrist, a child psychologist, or other behavioral health or development disabilities professional; a law enforcement officer; a family member of a consumer,; an advocate for disability services,; a parent of a child with mental illness or addictive disease,; or a local leader or businessperson with an interest in mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases; provided, however, that for counties with more than one appointment, the county governing authority shall seek to ensure that such appointments represent various groups and disability services; (2) In addition to the members appointed pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, each the governing board of each community service board may appoint up to three one additional members member in order to address variation in the population sizes of counties or the financial contributions of counties within the community service board area or may authorize the elected chief executive officer of a county governing authority, by whatever name called, or an elected member of that county governing authority to serve on the community service board while holding such elective office. The bylaws of the community service board shall address the number establishment of such the additional members governing board membership position, if any established, and the purpose or purposes for which such positions are position is created. The term of office of such additional members member shall be the same as that of other members of the governing board of the community service board as provided in subsection (h) of this Code section; except that the term of office of a member in a position created to authorize the elected chief executive officer of a county governing authority, by whatever name called, or an elected member of that

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county governing authority to serve on the community service board shall be the same term of office as the elective term of office of said chief executive officer or said member of that county governing authority; (3) In addition to the members appointed pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, each governing board of a community service board shall have additional members who shall serve on such governing board while concurrently holding elective or appointive office and who shall be appointed by a county governing authority as follows:
(A) The number of elected or appointed officials serving on the governing board of a community service board shall be equal to one-third, defined herein as 33 percent or 0.33, of the number of the members of such board appointed in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection. In the event the calculation of such percentage yields a whole number and a fraction of a whole number, then the number of members to be appointed shall be equal to the nearest whole number; however, a fraction equal to 50 percent or greater shall be rounded to the next highest whole number; (B) The governing authority of each county in the community service board area making the largest cash or in-kind financial contribution in descending order to the community service board in the county fiscal year immediately prior to the time of such appointment shall make one appointment of an elected or appointed official to the community service board until the number of such appointments required by this paragraph is reached. For community service boards whose community service board areas contains fewer counties than the number of appointments made pursuant to this paragraph, the membership appointments of elected or appointed officials to the governing board shall be made in the descending order prescribed in this paragraph and this method shall be repeated until all members who hold elective or appointive office are appointed to the governing board of the community service board. In the event that the number of such county governing authorities making a cash or in-kind financial contribution to the community service board does not result in the number of appointments required by this paragraph, the remaining appointment or appointments shall be made by the governing authority or authorities of the county or counties in the community service board area with the largest population in descending order according to the most recent United States decennial census until the number of appointments required by this paragraph is reached. For community service boards whose community service board area contains three or fewer counties, the membership appointments of elected or appointed officials to the governing board shall be made in the descending order prescribed in this paragraph and this method shall be repeated until all members who hold elective or appointive office are appointed to the governing board of the community service board. In the event there is no county in the community service board area where the governing authority made a cash or in-kind financial contribution to the community service board in the county fiscal year immediately prior to the time of such appointment, the appointments required by this paragraph

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shall be made by the governing authority or authorities of the county or counties in the community service board area with the largest population in descending order according to the most recent United States decennial census until the number of appointments required by this paragraph is reached; (C) As used in this paragraph, the term 'elective or appointive office' or 'elected or appointed official' means:
(i) The elected chief executive officer, by whatever name called, of the county governing authority making the appointment to the governing board of the community service board; (ii) An elected member of such county governing authority; (iii) The county manager of such county governing authority where such position exists as defined in Code Section 36-5-22; (iv) The sheriff of such county; (v) The elected chief executive officer, by whatever named called, an elected member of the governing authority, or an appointed city manager of any municipality lying wholly or partially within such county; (vi) A member of the board of education of such county or a member of the governing board of any municipal school system lying wholly or partially within such county; (vii) The school superintendent of such county or the superintendent of any municipal school system lying wholly or partially within such county; (vii) The appointed public safety commissioner, police chief, or fire chief of such county or any municipality lying wholly or partially within such county; or (ix) Any other elected official from within such county; (D) No member of the governing board of the community service board appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall continue to serve on the governing board if such member no longer holds the elective or appointive office which made him or her eligible for appointment to such board. The term of office of an elected official appointed to serve as a member of the governing board of a community service board shall be the same as such official's elective term of office. The term of office of an appointed official appointed to serve as a member of such governing board shall be the same as that of other members of such governing board; and (E) As used in this paragraph, the term 'in-kind financial contribution' means the most current dollar value of any physical facilities or buildings and equipment, including vehicles, of all kinds provided at no cost by the county governing authority for use by the community service board. (3)(4) Each community service board in existence on June 30, 2006 2014, shall reconstitute its the membership of its governing board in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (1) (2) and (2) (3) of this subsection, effective July 1, 2014. 2006, as follows: (A) A community service board which increases or reduces the number of its members of its governing board in accordance with paragraphs (1) (2) and (2) (3) of this subsection shall revise its bylaws adopted in accordance with subsection (h) of

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this Code section to reflect such increases or reductions. A community service board which reduces the number of its members of its governing board shall designate which position or positions are to be eliminated and shall make reasonable efforts to eliminate any position or positions of governing board members whose terms expire on or before June 30, 2006 2014; provided, however, that members serving on a the governing board of a community service board whose terms do not expire on or before June 30, 2006 2014, shall continue to serve out the terms of office to which they were appointed, regardless of whether this causes a governing board to temporarily exceed the maximum number of members. Any additional positions created in conformity with such paragraphs (1) (2) and (2) (3) may be filled on July 1, 2006 2014, and the governing authority of a county that is otherwise authorized to appoint such additional member or members to the governing board of a community service board member or members may do so no sooner than May 1, 2006 2014, but any person so appointed shall not take office until July 1, 2006 2014. If a position on such governing board of the community service board is not filled on July 1, 2006 2014, a vacancy in that position shall be deemed to have occurred on that date. A governing board of the community service board is authorized to make whatever changes necessary in the terms of office of its members in order to achieve the staggering of terms required by subsection (h) of this Code section; and (B) The term of office of an ex officio, voting member of a community service board holding membership on June 30, 2006, shall expire on June 30, 2006; and (4)(5)(A) A person shall not be eligible to be appointed to or serve on a governing board of 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 community service board area served by that community service board; 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; or (iv) A former employee of that community service board until a period of at least two years has passed since the time such person was employed by that community service board. (B) A person shall not be eligible to be appointed to or serve on a governing board of a community service board if such person's spouse, parent, child, or sibling is a member of that community service board governing board or a member, employee, or board member specified in this paragraph. With respect to appointments by the same county governing authority, no person who has served a full term or more on a

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governing board of a community service board may be appointed to a regional planning board until a period of at least two years has passed since the time such person served on the governing board of a community service board, and no person who has served a full term or more on a regional planning board may be appointed to the governing board of a community service board until a period of at least two years has passed since the time such person has served on the regional planning board.; and (5)(6) A governing board of a community service board created in accordance with this subsection shall reconstitute its governing board membership in conformity with the most recent United States decennial census in accordance with subparagraph (d)(2)(C) of Code Section 1-3-1. (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 governing board of the community service board provided that such person meets the qualifications of paragraph (1) or (2) 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 governing board of 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 governing board of a community service board. (c) In making appointments to the governing board of a community service board, the county governing authorities shall ensure that such appointments are reflective of the cultural and social characteristics, including gender, race, ethnic, and age characteristics, of the community service board area and county populations. The county governing authorities are further encouraged to ensure that each disability group is represented on the governing board of the community service board, and in making such appointments the county governing authorities may consider suggestions from clinical professional associations as well as advocacy groups. For the purposes of this subsection, the term 'advocacy groups' means any organizations or associations that advocate for, promote, or have an interest in disability services and are exempted as a charitable organization from federal income tax pursuant to Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code; provided, however, that 'advocacy groups' shall not mean paid providers of disability services or health services. (c.1) A county governing authority in making appointments to the governing board of a community service board shall take into consideration that at least one member of the governing board of a community service board is an individual who is trained or certified in finance or accounting; provided, however, that if after a reasonable effort at recruitment there is no person trained or certified in finance or accounting within the community service board area who is willing and able to serve, the county governing

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authority may consider for appointment any other person having a familiarity with financial or accounting practices. (d) Each county in which the governing authority of the county is authorized to appoint members to the governing board of the community service board shall participate with the board in the operation of the program through the community service board. All contractual obligations, including but not limited to real estate leases, rentals, and other property agreements, other duties, rights, and benefits of the mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases service areas in existence on June 30, 2006 2014, shall continue to exist along with the new powers granted to the community service boards effective July 1, 2006 2014. (e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a community service board may be constituted in a method other than that outlined in subsection (b) of this Code section if:
(1) A board of health of a county desiring to be the lead county board of health for that county submits a written agreement to the former Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Addictive Diseases (now known as the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities) of the former Department of Human Resources before July 1, 1993, to serve as the community service board and to continue providing disability services in that county after July 1, 1994, and the governing authority for that county adopted a resolution stating its desire to continue the provision of disability services through its board of health after July 1, 1994, and submitted a copy of such resolution to the former division before July 1, 1993; or
(2)(A) The lead county board of health for a community mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse service area, as designated by the former Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Addictive Diseases (now known as the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities) of the former Department of Human Resources on July 15, 1993, but which area excludes any county which meets the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection, submitted a written agreement to the former division and to all counties within such service area to serve as the community service board for that area and to continue providing disability services after July 1, 1994, which agreement was submitted between July 31, 1993, and December 31, 1993; and (B) Each county governing authority which is within the service area of a lead county board of health which has submitted an agreement pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph adopted a resolution stating its desire to continue the provision of disability services through such lead county board of health after July 1, 1994, and submitted a copy of that resolution to the former division, the regional board, and the lead county board of health between July 31, 1993, and December 31, 1993; and (3) The lead county board of health qualifying as such under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection agrees in writing to appoint a director for mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse other than the director of the county board of health as stipulated in Code Section 31-3-12.1, to appoint an advisory council on mental

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health, mental retardation, and substance abuse consisting of consumers, families of consumers, and representatives from each of the counties within the boundaries of the community service board, and to comply with all other provisions relating to the delivery of disability services pursuant to this chapter. (f) If the conditions enumerated in subsection (e) of this Code section are not met prior to or on December 31, 1993, a community service board as provided in subsection (b) shall be established and appointed by January 31, 1994, to govern the provision of disability services within the boundaries of the community service board. Such community service board shall have the authority to adopt bylaws and undertake organizational and contractual activities after January 31, 1994; provided, however, that the community service board established pursuant to this Code section may not begin providing services to clients until July 1, 1994. (g) If a community service board is established pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (e) of this Code section, such community service board must operate as established at least until June 30, 1996; provided, however, that in each fiscal year following June 30, 1996, the counties included under the jurisdiction of such a community service board may vote to reconstitute the community service board pursuant to the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section by passage of a resolution by a majority of the county governing authorities within the jurisdiction of the community service board prior to January 1, 1997, or each year thereafter. (h) The governing board of each Each community service board shall adopt bylaws and operational policies and guidelines in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. Those bylaws shall address governing board appointment procedures, initial terms of governing board members, the staggering of terms, quorum, a mechanism for ensuring that consumers of disability services and family members of consumers constitute no less than 50 percent of the governing board members appointed pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section, and a mechanism for ensuring equitable representation of the various disability groups. A quorum for the transaction of any business and for the exercise of any power or function of the governing board of the community service board shall consist of a majority of the total number of filled governing board member positions appointed pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section. A vote of the majority of such quorum shall be the act of the governing board of the community service board except where the bylaws of the community service board may require a greater vote. The regular term of office for each member of the governing board of a community service board member shall be three years. Vacancies on such governing board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. For the purposes of this subsection, 'equitable representation of the various disability groups' shall mean that consumers and family members of such consumers who constitute no less than 50 percent of the governing board members holding membership pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be appointed so as to assure that an equal number of such members to the fullest extent possible represents mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases interests.

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(i) The governing board of each Each community service board which is composed of members who are appointed thereto by the governing authority of only one county shall have a minimum of six seven and no more than 13 nine members, not including any additional members appointed pursuant to paragraph paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section, which members in all other respects shall be appointed as provided in this Code section. (j) No governing board member, officer, or employee of a community service board who has authority to take, direct others to take, recommend, or approve any personnel action shall take or threaten action against any employee of a community service board as a reprisal for making a complaint or disclosing information concerning the possible existence of any activity constituting fraud, waste, or abuse in or relating to the programs, operations, or client services of the board to the board or community service board, to the governing board of the community service board, to a member of the General Assembly, or to the department unless the complaint was made or the information was disclosed with the knowledge that it was false or with willful disregard for its truth or falsity. Any action taken in violation of this subsection shall give the public employee a right to have such action set aside in a proceeding instituted in the superior court. (k) A member of a governing board of a community service board who after notice that such member has failed to complete any required training prescribed by the department pursuant to paragraph (6) of Code Section 37-1-20 continues such failure for 30 days may be removed from office by the remaining members of the governing board of the community service board. (l) A member of a governing board of a community service board may resign from office by giving written notice to the executive director of the community service board. The resignation is irrevocable after delivery to such executive director but shall become effective upon the date on which the notice is received or on the effective date given by the member in the notice, whichever date is later. The executive director, upon receipt of the resignation, shall give notice of the resignation to the remaining members of the governing board of the community service board and to the chief executive officer or governing authority of the county that appointed the member. (m) The office of a member of a governing board of a community service board shall be vacated upon such member's resignation, death, or inability to serve due to medical infirmity or other incapacity, removal by the community service board as authorized in this Code section, or upon such other reasonable condition as the community service board may impose under its bylaws. (n) Each member of the governing board of a community service board shall comply with the code of ethics for members of boards, commissions, and authorities as set forth in Code Section 45-10-3. A governing board member who fails to comply with such code may be subject to removal from office by the remaining members of the governing board of the community service board or by the commissioner as authorized in Code Section 37-2-10. The governing board of the community service board shall revise the

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bylaws of the community service board adopted in accordance with subsection (h) of this Code section to reflect the requirements of this subsection. (o) A member of the governing board of a community service board shall have a fiduciary responsibility to avoid any conflict of interest in a manner that is consistent with the declarations found in Code Section 45-10-2. When such governing board is to decide an issue about which a member has an unavoidable conflict of interest, such member shall absent herself or himself from not only the vote, but also from any deliberation on such issue. Members of the governing board of a community service board shall not use their positions to obtain employment with or contracts from the community service board, its funding sources, or its suppliers of goods and services for themselves, family members, or close associates. Should such member desire such employment, such member shall first resign. No person who has served as a member of the governing board of a community service board may be employed by that community service board, either directly or by contract, until a period of at least two years has passed since the time such person served as a member of the governing board of that community service board. A governing board member or a member of the governing board member's family may obtain disability or health services from the community service board in the ordinary course of the community service board's provision of such disability or health services on the same terms and under the same conditions applicable to any member of the public. An individual governing board member shall not exercise individual authority over the community service board's operations, affairs, property, or personnel, except when such member's action is explicitly permitted by action of the governing board of the community service board by policy or by resolution. The governing board of the community service board shall revise the bylaws of the community service board adopted in accordance with subsection (h) of this Code section to reflect the requirements of this subsection. (n) (p) A member of a governing board of a community service board may not enter upon the duties of office until such member takes the following oath of office:
STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF __________ I, _______________________, do solemnly swear or affirm that I will truly perform the duties of a member of the governing board of the _____________________ Community Service Board to the best of my ability. I do further swear or affirm: (1) That I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state or any political subdivision or authority thereof; (2) That I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, any other state, or any foreign state which I am by the laws of the State of Georgia prohibited from holding; (3) That I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and the laws of Georgia; and (4) That I will support the Constitution of the United States and this state.

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______________________ Signature of member of
the governing board of the _____________________ Community Service Board

Sworn and subscribed before me this ______ day of ______________, ____. (SEAL)"

_____________________ Typed name of member of the governing board of the ____________________ Community Service Board

SECTION 5.
Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 37-2-6.1, relating to community service boards program director, staff, budget facilities, powers and duties, and exemption from state and local taxation, as follows:
"37-2-6.1. (a) Each governing board of each community service board shall employ an executive director to serve as its chief executive officer who and shall prescribe the duties thereof. The selection of the executive director and all terms of compensation shall be set by the governing board of each community service board and shall be subject to review and approval by the commissioner prior to any offer of employment or at any point thereafter where the terms of compensation are proposed to be substantially altered. Such contracts shall be reviewed by the commissioner every five years. Further, the commissioner shall be required to review and approve the selection of the executive director of each community service board for adherence to minimum qualifications for the position as prescribed by the department. The executive director shall direct the day-to-day operations of the community service board. Such executive director shall be appointed and removed by the community service board pursuant to this subsection and shall appoint other necessary staff pursuant to an annual budget adopted by the board, which budget shall provide for securing appropriate facilities, sites, and professionals necessary for the provision of disability and health services. The Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the governing board of the community service board may delegate any power, authority, duty, or function to its executive director or other staff. The executive director or other staff is authorized to exercise any power, authority, duty, or function on behalf of the governing board of the community service board.
(1) The executive director or any full-time or part-time employee of a community service board shall have a responsibility to avoid any conflict of interest in a manner that is consistent with the declarations found in Code Section 45-10-2. Such employees shall not transact any business with that community service board as

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prohibited in Code Section 45-10-23 unless any such transaction falls under the exceptions granted in Code Section 45-10-25. Transactions that fall under such exceptions shall be disclosed to the governing board of the community service board in the manner as such governing board shall determine and yearly to the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission as prescribed in Code Section 45-10-26. The governing board of the community service board shall promulgate policies and procedures governing executive director and employee conflicts of interest and establish a code of ethics for the executive director and employees of the community service board. (b) Each governing board of a community service board or each community service board, under the jurisdiction of its governing board, shall perform duties, responsibilities, and functions and may exercise power and authority described in this subsection. Each program may exercise the following power and authority as follows: (1) Each governing board of a community service board may shall adopt bylaws for the conduct of its affairs and the affairs of their respective community service boards; provided, however, that the governing board of a community service board shall meet at least quarterly, and that all such meetings and any bylaws shall be open to the public, as otherwise required under Georgia law; (2) Each governing board of a community service board shall be required to review and approve the annual budget of the community service board and shall be required to establish the general policies related to such budget to be followed by the community service board; (3) Each community service board shall provide an adequate range of disability services as prescribed by the department; (2)(4) Each community service board may make and enter into all contracts necessary and incidental to the performance of its duties and functions; (3)(5) Each community service board may acquire by purchase, gift, lease, or otherwise and may own, hold, improve, use, and sell, convey, exchange, transfer, lease, sublease, and dispose of real and personal property of every kind and character, or any interest therein, for its corporate purposes; (4)(6) Each community service board may contract to utilize the services of the Department of Administrative Services, the state auditor, or any other agency of state, local, or federal government; (5)(7) Each community service board may provide, either independently or through contract with appropriate state or local governmental entities, the following benefits to its employees, their dependents, and survivors, in addition to any compensation or other benefits provided to such persons:
(A) Retirement, pension, disability, medical, and hospitalization benefits, through the purchase of insurance or otherwise, but medical and hospitalization benefits may only be provided through the Department of Community Health under the same conditions as provided for such benefits to state employees, and the Department of Community Health shall so provide if requested; (B) Life insurance coverage and coverage under federal old age and survivors'

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insurance programs; (C) Sick leave, annual leave, and holiday leave; and (D) Any other similar benefits including, but not limited to, death benefits; (6)(8) Each community service board may cooperate with all units of local government in the counties where the community service board provides services as well as neighboring regions and with the programs of other departments, agencies, and regional commissions and regional planning boards; (7)(9) Each community service board shall establish and maintain a personnel program for its employees and fix the compensation and terms of compensation of its employees; provided, however, that each community service board shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 20 of Title 45, for so long as and to the extent that each employee of such board remains subject to the rules and regulations of the State Personnel Board or as otherwise provided by law; (8)(10) Each community service board may receive and administer grants, gifts, contracts, moneys, and donations for purposes pertaining to the delivery of disability services or of health services; (9)(11) 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; provided, however, that all fees collected shall be used solely in accordance with the statutory nonprofit and public purposes of community service boards as prescribed in Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 37; (10)(12) Each community service board may accept appropriations, loans of funds, facilities, equipment, and supplies from local governmental entities in the counties where the community service board provides services; (11)(13) Each member of the governing board of a community service board may, upon approval of the executive director, receive reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of such office; provided, however, that such reimbursement shall not exceed the rates and allowances set for state employees by the Office of Planning and Budget or the mileage allowance for use of a personal car as that received by all other state officials and employees or a travel allowance of actual transportation cost if traveling by public carrier; (12)(14) Each governing board of a community service board shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson from among its membership. The governing board members shall also elect a secretary and treasurer from among its membership or may designate the executive director of the community service board to serve in one or both offices. Such officers shall serve for such terms as shall be prescribed in the bylaws of the community service board or until their respective successors are elected and qualified. No governing board member shall hold more than one office of the governing board of a community service board; except that the same person may serve as secretary and treasurer. The bylaws of the governing board of a community service board shall provide for any other officers of such board and the means of their

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selection, the terms of office of the officers, and an annual meeting to elect officers; (13)(15) Each community service board may have a seal and alter it; (14)(16) 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, 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; (15)(17) Each community service board may borrow money for any business purpose and may incur debt, liabilities, and obligations for any business purpose. A debt, liability, or obligation incurred by a community service board shall not be considered a debt, liability, or obligation of the state or any county or any municipality or any political subdivision of the state. A community service board may not borrow money as permitted by this Code section if the highest aggregate annual debt service requirements of the then current fiscal year or any subsequent year for outstanding borrowings of the community service board, including the proposed borrowing, exceed 15 percent of the total revenues of the community service board in its fiscal year immediately preceding the fiscal year in which such debt is to be incurred. Interest paid upon such borrowings shall be exempt from taxation by the state or its political subdivisions. A state contract with a community service board shall not be used or accepted as security or collateral for a debt, liability, or obligation of a community service board without the prior written approval of the commissioner; (16)(18) Each community service board, to the extent authorized by law and the contract for the funds involved, may carry forward without lapse fund balances and establish operating, capital, and debt reserve accounts from revenues and grants derived from state, county, and all other sources; and (17)(19) Each community service board may operate, establish, or operate and establish facilities deemed by the community service board as necessary and convenient for the administration, operation, or provision of disability services or of health services by the community service board and may construct, reconstruct, improve, alter, repair, and equip such facilities to the extent authorized by state and federal law. (c) Nothing shall prohibit a community service board from contracting with any county governing authority, private or other public provider, or hospital for the provision of disability services or of health services. (d) Each community service board exists for nonprofit and public purposes, and it is found and declared that the carrying out of the purposes of each community service board is exclusively for public benefit and its property is public property. Thus, no community service board shall be required to pay any state or local ad valorem, sales, use, or income taxes. (e) A community service board shall not have the power to tax, the power to issue general obligation bonds or revenue bonds or revenue certificates, or the power to financially obligate the state or any county or any municipal corporation. (f) A community service board shall not operate any facility for profit. A community

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service board may fix fees, rents, rates, and charges that are reasonably expected to produce revenues, which, together with all other funds of the community service board, will be sufficient to administer, operate, and provide the following:
(1) Disability services or health services; (2) The cost of acquiring, constructing, equipping, maintaining, repairing, and operating its facilities; and (3) The creation and maintenance of reserves sufficient to meet principal and interest payments due on any obligation of the community service board. (g) Each community service board may provide reasonable reserves for the improvement, replacement, or expansion of its facilities and services. Reserves under this subsection shall be subject to the limitations in paragraph (15) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (h) Each county and municipal corporation of this state is authorized to convey or lease property of such county or municipal corporation to a community service board for its public purposes. Any property conveyed or leased to a community services board by a county or municipal corporation shall be operated by such community service board in accordance with this chapter and the terms of the community service board's agreements with the county or municipal corporation providing such conveyance or lease. (i) Each community service board and any entity created or formed by such community service board pursuant to subsection (j) of this Code section shall keep books of account reflecting all funds received, expended, and administered by the community service board which shall be independently audited annually in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The community service board and an entity created or formed by such community service board, if any, pursuant to subsection (j) of this Code section shall assure the inclusion in its annual audit any information or procedures required by the department. The community service board and an entity created or formed by such community service board, if any, pursuant to subsection (j) of this Code section shall rotate audit firms at least once every five years. Copies of the annual audit and all findings shall be submitted to the department and the governing board of the community service board, or in the case of an entity created or formed by the community service board, if any, to the governing board of the community service board, the governing board of such entity, and the department within 60 days of completion of the audit. (j) Subject to the approval of the commissioner and the governing board of the community service board, a A community service board may create, form, or become a member of a nonprofit corporation, limited liability company, or other nonprofit entity, the voting membership of which shall be limited to community service boards, governmental entities, nonprofit corporations, or a combination thereof, if such entity is created for purposes that are within the powers of the community service board, for the cooperative functioning of its members, or a combination thereof; provided, however, that no funds provided pursuant to a contract between the department and the community service board may be used in the formation or operation of the nonprofit

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corporation, limited liability company, or other nonprofit entity. No community service board, whether or not it exercises the power authorized by this subsection, shall be relieved of compliance with Chapter 14 of Title 50, relating to open and public meetings, and Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to inspection of public records, unless otherwise provided by law. The provisions of this subsection relating to the approval of the commissioner to the contrary notwithstanding, nothing in this subsection shall prohibit a community service board from creating, forming, or becoming a member of a national, regional, or state trade association or business league as defined for tax exempt purposes by the United States Internal Revenue Service for the benefit of member community service boards and similar organizations. (k) No community service board shall employ or retain in employment, either directly or indirectly through contract, any person who is receiving a retirement benefit from the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia except in accordance with the provisions of subsection (c) of Code Section 47-2-110; provided, however, that any such person who is employed as of July 1, 2004, may continue to be employed. (l) A community service board may join or form and operate, either directly or indirectly, one or more networks of community service boards, disability or health service professionals, and other providers of disability services or health services to arrange for the provision of disability services or health services through such networks; to contract either directly or through such networks with the Department of Community Health to provide services to Medicaid beneficiaries; to provide disability services or health services in an efficient and cost-effective manner on a prepaid, capitation, or other reimbursement basis; and to undertake other disability or health services related managed care activities. For purposes of this subsection only and notwithstanding Code Section 33-3-3 or any other provision of law, a community service board shall be permitted to and shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 20A of Title 33 to the extent that such requirements apply to the activities undertaken by the community service board or by a community service board under this subsection or subsection (j) of this Code section. No community service board, whether or not it exercises the powers authorized by this subsection, shall be relieved of compliance with Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to inspection of public records, unless otherwise provided by law. Any licensed health care provider shall be eligible to apply to become a participating provider under such a plan or network that provides coverage for health care, disability services, or health services which are within the lawful scope of the provider's license, but nothing in this Code section shall be construed to require any such plan or network to provide coverage for any specific health care, disability service, or health service."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 37-2-6.3, relating to the public body, debts, obligations, and liabilities, as follows:
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subsection (c) of Code Section 37-2-11.1. (b) A community service board has the power to bring an action in its own name and, to the extent otherwise authorized by law and to the extent not immune from suit, may be sued in its own name. The state and the counties in which the community service board operates shall not be considered a party to or liable under any such litigation. (c) The governing board of a community service board as well as the community service board itself shall be prohibited from bringing any action against the state. (c)(d) Debts, obligations, and liabilities of a community service board are not debts, obligations, or liabilities of the state or of the counties in which such board operates. A community service board is prohibited from entering into debts, obligations, or liabilities which are also debts, obligations, or liabilities of the state or of any county."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 37-2-6.5, relating to cessation of operations by community service board, notification, and continuation of operations by successor board, county board of health, or outside manager, as follows:
"(2) The department, with the approval of the commissioner, intends to redesignate the boundaries of the community service board area served by such board pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 37-2-3 by expanding the boundaries of an adjacent a community service board area served by another community service board to include the counties in the community service board area served by the community service board that intends to cease operations so that the community service board serving such adjacent area may assume responsibility for the provision of disability services within such counties;"
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 37-2-10, relating to the commissioner's emergency powers upon failure of a community service board to establish and administer programs, as follows:
"37-2-10. (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of the law, the commissioner with the concurrence of the Governor is authorized to establish and administer community programs on an emergency basis in the event one or more community service boards or their respective governing boards fail to assume responsibility for the establishment and implementation of an adequate range of disability services or to provide appropriate disability services as determined by the department or substantially breach their contracts with the department pursuant to this chapter. (b) Upon notification by a governing board of a community service board of an inability to provide an adequate range of disability services or to provide appropriate services, the commissioner, with concurrence of the Governor, may:
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programs shall become department programs; the department shall acquire the assets of the community service board; and the community service board employees shall become employees of the department; and the governing board of the community service board shall be dissolved; or (2) Assume responsibility for the administration and operation of one or more of the community programs operated by or through such board, in which case, such program or programs shall become a department program or programs; the department shall acquire those assets of the community service board assigned to such program or programs; and the employees of such program or programs shall become employees of the department. Any community service board programs not transferred to the department shall continue to be operated by the governing board of the community service board and the employees for such programs shall remain community service board employees. (c)(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of the law, in extenuating circumstances, the commissioner with the concurrence of the Governor is authorized to appoint a manager or management team to manage and operate the programs and services of the community service board if the commissioner finds that the community service board:
(A) Provides notice pursuant to Code Section 37-2-6.5 that such the community service board intends to cease operations; (B) Intentionally, recklessly, or negligently failed to discharge its duties pursuant to a contract with the department; (C) Misused state or federal funds; (D) Engaged in a fraudulent act, transaction, practice, or course of business; (E) Endangered the life, safety, or health of a consumer served by the community service board; (F) Failed to keep fiscal records and maintain proper control over its assets; (G) Failed to respond to a substantial deficiency in a review or audit; (H) Otherwise substantially failed to comply with this chapter or the rules or standards of the department; or (I) No longer has the fiscal ability to continue to provide contracted services and, without the intervention of the department, continued provision of disability services or health services to consumers in the service area is in immediate jeopardy. (2) In order to carry out the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, the commissioner shall give written notice to the governing board of the community service board regarding the appointment of a manager or management team and the circumstances on which the appointment is based. The governing board of the community service board shall be immediately suspended upon the appointment of a manager or management team by the commissioner. The commissioner may require the community service board to pay costs incurred by the manager or management team. (3) Subject to the determination of the commissioner, a manager or management team appointed pursuant to this subsection may:

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(A) Evaluate, redesign, modify, administer, supervise, or monitor a procedure, operation, or the management of the community service board; (B) Hire, supervise, discipline, reassign, or terminate the employment of an employee of the community service board; (C) Reallocate the resources and manage the assets of the community service board; (D) Require that a financial transaction, expenditure, or contract for goods and services be approved by the manager or management team; (E) Redesign, modify, or terminate a program or service of the community service board; (F) Direct the members of the community service board, the executive director, chief financial officer, or any other administrative or program manager, employee, or agent to take an action; (G) Exercise a power, duty, authority, or function of the community service board or its governing board as authorized by this chapter; (H) Recommend to the commissioner the removal of a member or members of the governing board of the community service board or the executive director of the community service board; and the provisions of any law to the contrary notwithstanding, the commissioner may remove such member or executive director from office. If the commissioner removes a member or members of the governing board of the community service board pursuant to this subparagraph, the member or members so removed shall be replaced pursuant to Code Section 37-2-6; and (I) Report at least monthly to the commissioner on actions taken. (4) A manager or management team appointed pursuant to this subsection may not use or dispose of any asset or funds contributed to the community service board by the governing authority of a county or municipal corporation without the approval of such governing authority. (5) A manager or management team appoint pursuant to this subsection shall be free from all liability, joint or several, for the manager or management team's acts, omissions, and conduct and for the acts, omissions, and conduct of their duly constituted agents in the administration of the community service board or its programs. The state shall indemnify and save them, and each of them, harmless from the effects and consequences of their acts, omissions, and conduct in their official capacity, except to the extent that such effects and consequences shall result from their own willful misconduct. (5)(6) If a manager or management team is appointed pursuant to this Code section, the department may: (A) Upon a determination that the conditions that gave rise to the appointment of a manager or management team pursuant to this subsection have been met and that such manager or management team is no longer necessary, terminate the authority delegated to such manager or management team and restore authority to the governing board of the community service board to manage and operate the services and programs of the community service board; or

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(B) Operate and manage the programs of the community service board until such time as arrangements can be made to secure one or more alternate service providers to assume responsibility for the provision of services previously provided by the community service board. If this option is exercised, the department shall petition the appropriate superior court for appointment of a receiver pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 37-2-6.5. (6)(7) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit the department from canceling a contract with a community service board."

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.

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones, B Y Jones, E E Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay
Shafer (PRS) Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.
SB 349, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.
The President resumed the Chair.
SB 350. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Millar of the 40th, Beach of the 21st, Shafer of the 48th and Sims of the 12th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Services, so as to provide for the bidding out of child welfare services state wide through contracts with community based providers; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualifications for contractors; to provide for contract standards; to provide for a review; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; 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 350:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Services, so as to provide for the bidding out of child welfare services state wide through contracts with community based providers; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualifications for contractors; to provide for contract standards; to provide for a review; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; 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 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Services, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 3
49-2-30. (a) As used in this article, the term:
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provide child welfare services under this article. (2) 'Child welfare services' means adoption, family preservation, independent living, emergency shelter, residential group care, foster care, therapeutic foster care, intensive residential treatment, foster care supervision, case management, postplacement supervision, permanent foster care, and family reunification. (3) 'Division' means the Division of Family and Children Services. (4) 'Lead agency' means a faith based or community based agency selected under this article to manage and provide child welfare services. (b) The division shall submit a plan to the Governor and General Assembly to competitively bid the provision of child welfare services through fixed price contracts with a limited number of lead agencies. Each lead agency shall represent a community equal to one or more service regions of the division. The plan shall be developed with local community participation, including, but not limited to, input from community based providers, foster parents, members of the faith community, adults who were provided care in Georgia's foster care system, and child advocacy organizations that are currently under contract with the division to furnish foster care and adoption services. (c) The plan shall be submitted by January 1, 2015, and shall be phased in over a twoyear period beginning July 1, 2015. (d) No later than April 1, 2014, the division shall seek approval of a child welfare demonstration project through the federal Administration for Children and Families to implement and receive fixed funding to accomplish the purposes of this article.
49-2-31. (a) To qualify to seek a contract under this article, an applicant shall have:
(1) The ability to manage and directly provide, and contract for through a local network of providers, all necessary child welfare services. The lead agency shall directly provide no more than 35 percent of all child welfare services provided in the region; (2) The ability to ensure continuity of care from entry to exit for all children referred from the protective investigation and court systems; (3) The capability and willingness to accept and demonstrate accountability for meeting the outcomes and performance standards related to child welfare services established by the General Assembly; (4) The capability and willingness to serve all children referred from the protective investigation and court systems; (5) The willingness to ensure that each individual who provides child welfare services completes the training required by the division; (6) The ability to assist the division in maintaining the state's eligibility to receive all federal child welfare funds currently being used by the division; and (7) The ability to ensure, directly or through contracts and collaboration with appropriate entities, that children served by the lead agency receive all services necessary to the child's health, well-being, and safety. (b) Such contract shall be for five years, after which the division shall competitively

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rebid the contract. The division may extend the contract for an additional three-year period. 49-2-32. (a) The contract between the division and lead agencies shall require the following:
(1) Recording of lead agency activities in client case records for all cases; (2) Use of procedures by the parties to resolve differences in interpreting the contract or to resolve disputes as to the adequacy of the parties' compliance with their respective obligations under the contract; (3) Payment by the division to the lead agency of a reasonable monthly administrative rate to operate the lead agency and a case rate per child calculated as the monthly average number of children served in the prior fiscal year divided by the total appropriated funds allocated for child welfare services during the same fiscal year. The case rate shall be paid in equal monthly payments over a period of time no greater than six months, starting the month the lead agency takes the child into care. Children who return to the lead agency for foster care within 12 months of achieving permanency, either through reunification, permanent guardianship, or adoption, shall be served by the lead agency but shall not be eligible for the rate per child per month reimbursement. The method of payment in the contract shall provide for a two-month advance payment of the monthly administrative rate at the beginning of each fiscal year and equal monthly payments thereafter; (4) Adherence to nationally recognized child welfare performance outcome measures; (5) Inclusion of a case transfer process to determine the date that the lead agency will initiate services for a child and family. At the point of case transfer, the division shall provide a complete summary of its involvement with the child to include the reasons for referral to the lead agency; and (6) Authorization for the lead agency or a lead agency subcontractor with case management responsibilities to act as the child's guardian for the purposes of enrolling in school and seeking emergency medical treatment for a child who has been sheltered or found to be dependent; provided, however, that if the child's parent's rights have been terminated, such lead agency or lead agency subcontractor shall act as the guardian of the child in all circumstances. (b) In contracting for the delivery of child welfare services, the division shall retain responsibility for the quality of contracted services and programs and shall ensure that services are delivered in accordance with applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. The department shall provide for uniform lead agency contracts and may encourage lead agencies to use uniform subcontracts. (c) The division shall adopt written policies and procedures for monitoring the contract for delivery of services by lead agencies. Such policies and procedures shall address, at a minimum, the following: (1) Evaluation of fiscal accountability and program operations, including lead agency achievement of performance standards, lead agency monitoring of subcontractors, and timely follow-up of corrective actions for significant monitoring findings related to

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lead agencies and subcontractors; (2) Reduction of the duplication of the division's program monitoring activities both internally and with other agencies, to the extent possible; and (3) Communication of the written findings, conclusions, and recommendations from monitoring the contract for services of lead community based providers to the director of the lead agency, as expeditiously as possible. (d) Persons employed by the division in the provision of child welfare services whose positions are being privatized under this article shall be given hiring preference by the lead agency if the employee meets the lead agency's qualifications.
49-2-33. (a) The division shall not transfer services to a lead agency until the division, in consultation with the local community, has determined and certified in writing to the Governor and General Assembly that the lead agency is prepared to deliver and be accountable for such services. In making such determination, the division shall conduct a readiness assessment of the region and lead agency. The assessment shall evaluate the operational readiness of the region and lead agency based on:
(1) A set of uniform criteria developed in consultation with currently operating faith based and community based organizations and reflecting national accreditation standards, which evaluate programmatic, financial, technical assistance, training, and organizational competencies; and (2) Criteria reflective of the priorities of the local community. (b) A joint team of region and lead agency staff with direct experience with the start up and operation of a community based service program and representatives from the appropriate local community shall conduct the readiness assessment. (c) Upon completion of a readiness assessment, the assessment team shall conduct an exit conference with the region and lead agency staff responsible for the transition. (d) Within 30 days following the exit conference with staff of each region and lead agency, the division shall certify in writing to the Governor and General Assembly that both the region and lead agency are prepared to begin the transition of service provision based on the results of the readiness assessment and exit conference. The document of certification shall include specific evidence of readiness on each element of the readiness instrument utilized by the assessment team as well as a description of each element of readiness needing improvement and strategies being implemented to address each such element. (e) The Department of Audits and Accounts, in consultation with experts, shall review and assess the division's process for determining region and lead agency readiness. The review shall, at a minimum, address the appropriateness of the readiness criteria and instruments applied, the appropriateness of the qualifications of participants on each assessment team, the degree to which the division accurately determined each region and lead agency's compliance with the readiness criteria, the quality of the technical assistance provided by the division to a lead agency in correcting any weaknesses identified in the readiness assessment, and the degree to which each lead agency

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overcame any identified weaknesses. (f) Reports of such reviews shall be submitted to the General Assembly on January 1 and July 1 of each year until full transition to community based care has been accomplished state wide, beginning on January 1, 2016. The perspectives of all participants in the review process shall be included in each report. Within the review, the Department of Audits and Accounts shall allow each lead agency to submit for inclusion responses to findings. (g) In communities where economic or demographic constraints make it impossible or not feasible to competitively contract with a lead agency, the department shall develop an alternative plan in collaboration with the local community alliance, which may include establishing innovative geographical configurations or consortia of agencies. The plan must detail how the community will continue to implement community-based care through competitively procuring either the specific components of foster care and related services or comprehensive services for defined eligible populations of children and families from qualified licensed agencies as part of its efforts to develop the local capacity for a community-based system of coordinated care. The plan must ensure local control over the management and administration of the service provision in accordance with the intent of this subsection and may include recognized best business practices, including some form of public or private partnerships.
49-2-34. (a) The division, in consultation with the lead agencies, shall establish a quality assurance program for competitively bid services. The quality assurance program shall be based on nationally recognized standards. (b) The division shall report to the public on a monthly basis each lead agency's performance on federal outcome measures and outcome measures established by the General Assembly. In addition, the report shall include data on the number of families served by the lead agencies in prevention programs, education outcomes of students in foster care, and key health measures for children in foster care. The report shall be made available, at a minimum, in a conspicuous location on the division's website. (c) The division shall, to the extent possible, use independent financial audits provided by the lead agency to eliminate or reduce the ongoing contract and administrative reviews conducted by the division. If the division determines that such independent financial audits are inadequate, other audits may be conducted as necessary by the division. Nothing in this article shall abrogate the requirements of Chapter 20 of Title 50. (d) The division may competitively bid programmatic, administrative, or fiscal oversight of lead agencies. The division shall accept the findings of existing evaluations, reports, and assessments provided by accrediting entities in lieu of requiring a state assessment if such assessments did not find any significant issues. (e) The division shall submit an annual report regarding quality performance, outcome measure attainment, and cost efficiency to the Governor and General Assembly no later than January 31 of each year for each lead agency in operation during the preceding

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fiscal year. The division shall allow lead agencies to submit comments for inclusion into such report regarding the findings and recommendations contained in the report. (f) Lead agencies shall be permitted to submit all programmatic, administrative, and fiscal materials in digital format.
49-2-35. This article shall become effective only if the Administration for Children and Families of the United States Department of Health and Human Services approves a federal title IV-E waiver demonstration project and the resulting fixed funding is received for the purposes of this article. If such approval and funding is received, then this article shall become effective on the date on which such approval and funding becomes effective."
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.
The following Minority Report on SB 350 was filed with the Secretary:
Senate Health and Human Services Committee Minority Report
February 10, 2014
The undersigned members of the Health and Human Services offer the following report to express our disagreement with the committee report on Senate Bill 350.
Senate Bill 350 Fails to Address the Causes of Recent Child Deaths The recent deaths of Eric Forbes and Emani Moss were due to failures within the Child Protective Services branch of the Division of Family and Child Services. However, SB 350 only makes changes to the foster care branch, which was not involved in the recent tragedies. Nothing in SB 350 addresses the underlying problems related to CPS' ability to manage its caseload.
Senate Bill 350 Will Cost the State More Money Nothing in Senate Bill 350 will save the state's foster care system money. In fact, a member of the committee supporting this legislation stated in the committee hearing that it would in fact cost the state more money. No additional funding has been requested to cover these new costs.
The Title IV-E Waiver Deadline is Misleading One of the primary factors in determining whether HHS will issue a Title IV-E waiver is the amount of state funding going into child welfare.

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Georgia has applied for Title IV-E waivers in the past and been denied for providing insufficient funding and, even with a small increase in FY 2015 funding, still does not provide sufficient funding to receive a waiver.
Proponents of this legislation argue that HHS requires states to pass legislation to be eligible for a Title IV-E waiver, but that is not the case.
Only three states that have received waivers did so along with passing legislation. Of those three states, Oregon is not using a fully privatized model, and Nebraska's privatized model failed and it had to abandon full privatization.
The Title IV-E waiver would NOT bring in any more federal funding.
The Proposed Model is Not an Improvement Florida, the state on which this model is based, has a foster care system that is inferior to Georgia's in most ways. Georgia has a lower rate of recurrence of maltreatment, a shorter median length of stay in care, and fewer reentries within 12 months. Florida does have better adoption rates, but Georgia also exceeds the national average for successful adoptions While increasing the rate of successful adoption is always an important goal, upending the foster care system is not necessary to improve adoptions, nor is it guaranteed to increase successful adoptions. There are many factors unrelated to privatization that lead to Florida's success in promoting adoptions. One of the major factors is that Florida has a more efficient system for granting termination of parental rights petitions. Georgia's new juvenile code that went into effect this year contains provisions to speed up these petitions, which should improve the timeliness of adoptions.
Georgia Already Has an Effective Public-Private Model Georgia currently contracts with 164 child caring institutions and 64 child placing agencies. Georgia continues to involve the private industry. Starting in March, the state will contract with a single managed care organization to provide health care to 27,000 children in foster care, adoption assistance, and juvenile justice programs. Georgia engages in these partnerships in situations where a private entity can provide better service, lower costs, or both. Requiring privatization would eliminate this important cost-benefit analysis and expose the state to potentially inferior service and increased costs.
Privatization Is Not Inherently Better Only a few states have tried mandated privatization models, and the results do not indicate that a fully privatized model is better In fact, foster care instability has increased since Florida switch to a privatized model. Florida's higher rate of maltreatment recurrence also suggests that children are

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being exited from the system without adequate assurances of safety, which is a serious risk associated with a system that operates on fixed-price contracts. Nebraska tried a fully privatized model, and it proved unsuccessful. The state spent millions more on the privatized system and results were no better, often worse.
SB 350 does not require contractors to carry liability insurance, so an injured parent or child may not be able to recover damages sufficient to cover medical bills or other injuries if a contractor doesn't carry enough liability insurance.

/s/ Sen. Gloria Butler

/s/ Sen. Steve Henson

/s/ Sen. Lester Jackson

/s/ Sen. Nan Orrock

Senators Jones of the 10th and Jackson of the 2nd offered the following amendment #1:

Amend the substitute to SB 350 (LC 37 1730S) by replacing "fixed price" with "risk adjusted" on line 25.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Unterman of the 45th objected.

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 16, nays 28, and the Jones of the 10th, Jackson of the 2nd amendment #1 to the committee substitute was lost.

Senators Jones of the 10th and Jackson of the 2nd offered the following amendment #2:

Amend the substitute to SB 350 (LC 37 1730S) by replacing line 60 with the following: (1) Recording of lead agency and all subcontractor activities in client case records for all cases;

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Jones of the 10th, Jackson of the 2nd amendment #2 to the committee substitute was adopted.

Senators Tate of the 38th, Henson of the 41st, Fort of the 39th, Jackson of the 2nd, Orrock of the 36th and others offered the following amendment #3:

Amend the substitute to SB 350 (LC 37 1730S) by deleting "permanent foster care," on line 20.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Tate, et al. amendment #3 to the committee substitute was adopted.

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Senators Butler of the 55th, Sims of the 12th and Jones of the 10th offered the following amendment #4:

Amend the substitute to SB 350 (LC 37 1730S) by deleting "and" at the end of line 52, by replacing the period with "; and" at the end of line 55, and by inserting between lines 55 and 56 the following: (8) A board of directors, of which at least 51 percent of the membership is composed of persons residing in this state.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Unterman of the 45th objected.

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 17, nays 34, and the Butler, et al. amendment #4 to the committee substitute was lost.

Senators James of the 35th and Henson of the 41st offered the following amendment #5:

Amend the substitute to SB 350 (LC 37 1730S) by replacing lines 51 and 52 with the following: (6) The ability to assist the division in maintaining the state's eligibility to receive all current or future federal child welfare funds used by the division; and

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Unterman of the 45th objected.

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 16, nays 32, and the James, Henson amendment #5 to the committee substitute was lost.

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

Bethel of the 54th

Jeffares of the 17th

Senators Seay of the 34th, Henson of the 41st, Tate of the 38th, Orrock of the 36th, Davenport of the 44th and others offered the following amendment #6:

Amend the substitute to SB 350 (LC 37 1730S) by replacing lines 22 and 23 with the following: (4) 'Lead agency' means a faith based or community based agency organized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code selected under this article to manage and provide child welfare services.

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On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Unterman of the 45th objected.

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Seay of the 34th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

N Albers N Balfour N Beach E Bethel N Burke Y Butler N Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crane N Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Dugan Y Fort N Ginn N Golden N Gooch

Y Harbison N Harper N Heath Y Henson N Hill, H N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson N Hufstetler
Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James E Jeffares N Jones, B Y Jones, E N Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon N Millar N Miller

N Mullis N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay N Shafer
Sims N Staton N Stone Y Tate N Thompson, B Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman N Wilkinson
Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 19, nays 30, and the Seay, et al. amendment #6 to the committee substitute was lost.

Senator Thompson of the 5th offered the following amendment #7:

Amend the substitute to SB 350 (LC 37 1730S) by replacing "two-year" with "three-year" on line 32.

By adding after "July 1, 2015." on line 33 the following: The plan may include one or more regional pilot projects operating on a time limited basis according to a schedule to achieve full implementation by a date certain.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Unterman of the 45th objected.

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On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 16, nays 32, and the Thompson of the 5th amendment #7 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 Beach E Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby N Davenport
Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper N Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler
Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James E Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas N McKoon
Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 31, nays 18.

SB 350, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2014.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 3:12 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, February 19, 2014 Twenty-fourth Legislative Day

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

Senator Mullis of the 53rd reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct.

Senator Golden of the 8th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Henson of the 41st moved that the Senate reconsider its action in passing the following bill.

SB 95. By Senators Millar of the 40th, Staton of the 18th, Shafer of the 48th and Cowsert of the 46th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county governing authorities, and Code Section 21-2-139 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authorization for and conduct of nonpartisan elections, so as to provide that, in counties that utilize a chief executive officer/county commission form of government, all elections for the chief executive officer shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

N Albers Balfour
N Beach N Bethel N Burke Y Butler N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert N Crane N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis

Y Harbison N Harper N Heath Y Henson
Hill, H N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson N Hufstetler N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares N Jones, B Y Jones, E

N Mullis N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay N Shafer Y Sims N Staton N Stone Y Tate N Thompson, B
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins

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N Dugan Y Fort N Ginn E Golden N Gooch

N Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon N Millar N Miller

N Tolleson N Unterman N Wilkinson N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 17, nays 35; the motion lost, and SB 95 was not reconsidered.

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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

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

HB 875.

By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Meadows of the 5th, Powell of the 32nd, Ballinger of the 23rd, Hightower of the 68th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-3-202, Article 2 of Chapter 3, Article 4 of Chapter 11, and Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16, Code Section 35-3-34, and Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., so as to change provisions relating to carrying weapons and the issuance of weapons carry licenses; 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 125. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the liability of owners and occupiers of land, so as to codify the duty of a possessor of land to a trespasser against harm; 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 391. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th and Davis of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE network; to provide for oversight; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
SR 966. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Carter of the 1st, Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Harper of the 7th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Captain Larry S. Simmons and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
SR 973. By Senators Tate of the 38th, Henson of the 41st, Davis of the 22nd, Seay of the 34th, Jackson of the 2nd and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Child Protection Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 875. By Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Meadows of the 5th, Powell of the 32nd, Ballinger of the 23rd, Hightower of the 68th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 8-3-202, Article 2 of Chapter 3, Article 4 of Chapter 11, and Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16, Code Section 35-3-34, and Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., so as to change provisions relating to carrying weapons and the issuance of weapons carry licenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

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The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

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

HB 809 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Crosby of the 13th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

SB 343 SB 372

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

SB 356 SR 875

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Tippins of the 37th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

SB 93 SB 361

Do Pass Do Pass

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

Mr. President:

The Committee on Retirement 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 235 SB 339

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Burke of the 11th District, Vice Chairman

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 240 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor
Mr. David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

February 18, 2014

Dear David:
In accordance with the Senate Rules, the Committee on Assignments hereby appoints Senator Judge Crosby to serve as Ex-Officio for the Senate Retirement Committee meeting on February 18, 2014. This appointment shall expire upon the adjournment of the committee meeting.
Sincerely,
/s/ Casey Cagle Lt. Governor Casey Cagle President of the Senate

Mr. President:

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

HB 752 Do Pass HB 901 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

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The following legislation was read the second time:

SB 341

Senator Sims of the 12th asked unanimous consent that Senator Thompson of the 5th 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 Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Carter, J Chance Crane Crosby Davenport Davis Dugan Fort Ginn Gooch

Harbison Harper Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E Ligon Lucas McKoon Millar

Miller Mullis Murphy Orrock Ramsey Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, B Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson

Not answering were Senators:

Cowsert Thompson, C. (Excused)

Golden (Excused) Williams

Hill, H.

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

Senators:

Hill, H.

Cowsert

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

Senator Harper of the 7th introduced the chaplain of the day, Pastor Gregory Pope of Douglas, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

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Senator Wilkinson of the 50th honored Habersham County and recognized February 19, 2014, as Habersham County Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 802, adopted previously. Chamber of Commerce Chairman Wade Rhodes addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Balfour of the 9th recognized February 19, 2014, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol and commended the restaurant industry of Georgia, commended by SR 959, adopted previously. Restaurant Association President Karen Bremer addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Mullis of the 53rd recognized the Lady Trojans Softball Team of Gordon Lee High School for winning the 2013 Class A State Championship, commended by SR 830, adopted previously.
Senators James of the 35th, Harbison of the 15th, and Fort of the 39th recognized Representative Calvin Smyre for his induction into the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame, commended by SR 842, adopted previously. Representative Calvin Smyre addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Carter of the 42nd introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Richard Lassiter.
Senator Jeffares of the 17th recognized Family and Consumer Sciences, commended by SR 880, adopted previously. Dean Linda Fox addressed the Senate briefly.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 959. By Senator Balfour of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 19, 2014, as State Restaurant Day at the state capitol and commending the restaurant industry of Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 960. By Senator Orrock of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating Dr. Debby Cannon on being awarded Georgia's Distinguished Service Award; and for other purposes.
SR 961. By Senators Butler of the 55th, Davis of the 22nd, Beach of the 21st, Sims of the 12th, Albers of the 56th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2013 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year and Prevention Team Award, Cherokee County; and for other purposes.

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SR 962. By Senators Butler of the 55th, Harbison of the 15th, Davis of the 22nd and Sims of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Buddy Bryan; and for other purposes.
SR 963. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Michael Reed Allen; and for other purposes.
SR 964. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sam Milam; and for other purposes.
SR 965. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reid Mikul; and for other purposes.
SR 968. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 12, 2014, as the sixth annual Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 969. By Senators Chance of the 16th, Shafer of the 48th, Henson of the 41st and Orrock of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Bill Thomas; and for other purposes.
SR 970. By Senators Gooch of the 51st and Wilkinson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, February 26, 2014, as White County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 971. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th and Murphy of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ronda Rich and recognizing January 19, 2014, as The Town That Came A-Courtin' Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

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SR 972. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Unterman of the 45th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Randall Pugh on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.

SR 974. By Senators Crane of the 28th, Murphy of the 27th, Jones of the 25th, Chance of the 16th, Seay of the 34th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing the 104th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America program and commending the Flint River Council on its Scouting for Food project; and for other purposes.

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

SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Wednesday February 19, 2014 Twenty-fourth Legislative Day

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

HB 752

Staton of the 18th CRAWFORD COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to abolish the office of elected county surveyor of Crawford 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 901

Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd CITY OF PORTERDALE

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Porterdale," approved May 1, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5272), so as to provide for certain appropriations; to provide for certain codes and regulations; to change provisions relative to the management of public property; to change provisions relating to voting by the city council; to change the powers and duties of the mayor; to change provisions relating to the mayor's veto; to provide for duties of the mayor pro tempore; to

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provide for members of boards and commissions; to provide that the city clerk shall be under the supervision of the city manager; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke
Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Dugan Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon
Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson
Unterman Y Wilkinson 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 Carter of the 1st honored Mr. Jim Chavers, commended by SR 927, adopted previously. Mr. Jim Chavers addressed the Senate briefly.

NOTICE OF MOTION TO RECONSIDER:

SB 95

Elections; counties utilize a chief executive officer/county commission form of government; nonpartisan elections (ETHICS-40th)

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SB 342

Evidence; disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care providers (H&HS-11th)

SR 788

Property Conveyance; authorizing 13 counties (Substitute)(SI&P-56th)

SR 868

Public Property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities 12 counties (SI&P-56th)

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Mullis of the 53rd, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

SB 342. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Unterman of the 45th, Balfour of the 9th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-12-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of AIDS confidential information, so as to provide for disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care providers; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate

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Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 55, nays 0.

SB 342, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SR 788. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Crane of the 28th, Dugan of the 30th, Carter of the 1st and Jones of the 25th:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Appling County, Chatham County, Cobb County, Columbia County, Dade County, Fulton County, Liberty County, Meriwether County, Monroe County, Rabun County, Toombs County, Troup County, Troup County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate State Institutions and Property Committee offered the following substitute to SR 788:

A RESOLUTION

Authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Appling County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Baldwin and Wilkinson counties; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Chatham County; authorizing the leasing of certain state owned real property located in Cobb County; authorizing the leasing of certain state owned real property located in Columbia County; authorizing the ratification of 2012 Resolution Act No. 759 (H.R. 1376) of an exchange of certain state owned real property located in Dade County; authorizing the conveyance and leasing of, and easements upon, certain state owned real property located in Fulton County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Liberty County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Meriwether County; authorizing the lease of certain state owned real property located in Monroe County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Rabun County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Toombs County; authorizing the lease of

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certain state owned real property located in Troup County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Troup County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Appling County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that parcel or tract being approximately 7.162 acres of state property lying and being in Land Lot 191, 2nd Land District, Appling County, Georgia, acquired by virtue of General Warranty Deed between Appling County, Georgia, as the Grantor, and the State of Georgia as the Grantee, dated March 5, 2008, for consideration of $10.00 as recorded in Deed Book 442, Pages 487-489 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission inventoried as Real Property Record (RPR) # 010485, and accompanying Plat recorded in Plat Book 19, Page 1 in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, entitled, "SURVEY FOR: GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION BY MERLIN J. TOMBERLIN & ASSOC. DATED 05/05/07"; and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission; and (3) Said parcel or tract is under the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia as the former site of Baxley Armory Tract of Altamaha Technical College; and (4) By letter of September 11, 2013, the Chairman of the Development Authority of Appling County requested that the improved property be conveyed to the Authority when surplus to the State's use; and (5) By resolution dated September 5, 2013, the Technical College System of Georgia declared the property surplus to its current and future needs, and resolved to surplus the above described improved property; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain parcels of real property located in Baldwin and Wilkinson counties, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all those tracts or parcels of land lying and being in Land Lots 201, 214, 215, 224, and 225, 5th Land District, 1714th G.M.D., Baldwin County, Georgia, and Land Lot 201, 5th Land District, 328th G.M.D., Wilkinson County, Georgia, containing approximately 477 acres, as shown on two plats of survey entitled Survey Property for the Fall Line Regional Development Authority, dated October 31, 2006, and October 18, 2006, and being tracts C and E (Baldwin County) and tracts A and F (Wilkinson County), prepared by Byron L. Farmer, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor #1679, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission, and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and

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(3) Said tracts or parcels are a portion of Bartram Forest now under the custody of the Georgia Forestry Commission; and (4) The Georgia Department of Transportation intends to construct the "Fall Line Freeway" which will bisect Bartram Forest, and the Fall Line Regional Development Authority is desirous of constructing an industrial park at the intersection of U.S. Highway 441 and said Fall Line Freeway; and (5) It has been determined that the development of said industrial park on the abovedescribed property would be of great economic benefit to the citizens of Baldwin and Wilkinson counties as well as the state; and (6) The State Forestry Commission, by letter from the director dated September 21, 2005, agrees to the conveyance to the Fall Line Regional Development Authority with the provision that State Forestry Commission retains timber rights on the 477 +/- acre tracts or parcels for management and harvesting until such time as the actual conversion of the land use; and (7) It would be in the best interest of the State of Georgia to convey the abovedescribed property to the Fall Line Regional Development Authority for fair market value; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Chatham County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that parcel or tract lying and being in the 8th Georgia Militia District of Chatham County and is more particularly described as an approximately 0.432 of an acre portion of approximately 54 acres of state property acquired from the City of Savannah and the Savannah Airport Commission for the Coastal State Prison, dated February 27, 1976, and inventoried as Real Property Record # 06203 in the offices of the State Properties Commission and accompanying plat as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 109 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Chatham County, and may be more particularly described on an engineered drawing or 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 0.432 of an acre property is in the custody of the Georgia Department of Corrections as a portion of the Coastal State Prison in Savannah; and (4) The Georgia Department of Transportation in a letter dated January 24, 2013, requested that the 0.432 of an acre property along County Road 9/Gulfstream Road be conveyed for $1,850.00 to widen and reconstruct the Road with $10,650.00 reimbursement for damages to the prison's entrance and two signs as well as a land conveyance, as more particularly described as Parcel 4 on a September 9, 2012, drawing entitled "Right-of-Way Map for Georgia Department of Transportation" in Chatham County, CMSLP- 008-00-276 (Chatham County) Project PI # 00008276, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission; and (5) The Board of Corrections has determined by resolution dated May 2, 2013, that the property is surplus to its needs and is available for conveyance to the Georgia

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Department of Transportation, with cure for damages; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Cobb County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that parcel described as the lease area being approximately 0.77 of an acre and being in Land Lot No. 1218 of the 16th Land District, 2nd Section of Cobb County and is a portion of the Western and Atlantic Railroad property in the custody of the State Properties Commission, being the same areas that were until 2009 leased in two parcels to the City of Marietta since 1977 and 1978, said 2009 lease being inventoried in the commission's records as Real Property Record 10685 on file in the commission's office, 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 City of Marietta on January 2, 2014, requested a new lease term of 20 years to expire December 21, 2039, to meet requirements of a grant for improvements; and (4) The rate for the new lease would be $650.00 per year; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property totaling approximately 638 square feet of improved property located in Grovetown, Columbia County, Georgia; and (2) Said improved property is all that area of floor space containing 638 square feet of improved property located at Augusta State Medical Prison in Grovetown, Columbia County, Georgia; and (3) Said property is in the custody of the Department of Corrections and is a part of Augusta State Medical Prison; and (4) MCG Health, Inc. is desirous of leasing the above-described property for pharmaceutical operations and an Oncology Clinic for a term of ten years for $10.00 per square foot; and (5) The Department of Corrections has no objection to the leasing of the abovedescribed property; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Dade County, Georgia; and (2) Said parcel is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 289 of the 10th District and 4th Section of Dade County containing approximately 0.683 of an acre, being more particularly described in that deed from Dade County, dated May 11, 1959, and recorded by the clerk of Dade County Superior Court in Deed Book 56, Page 69, 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

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(3) The above-described property operated as the Dade County Unit under the custody of the Georgia Forestry Commission until it was destroyed by a tornado on April 28, 2011; and (4) Dade County is also the owner of approximately three acres in Land Lots 21 and 22, 18th District, 3rd Section, as described on a survey for the State Forestry Commission on a plat dated July 14, 2011, last revised on November 13, 2013, by surveyor Paul Rogers, Registered Land Surveyor No. 2303, which property was also leased for 25 years to the state on November 23, 2011, for constructing, maintaining, and operating a new Georgia Forestry Commission Dade Unit, and as described on the same plat; and (5) Dade County approved at its August 4, 2011, meeting the acquisition from the state of the above-described 0.683 of an acre property in exchange for the county conveying to the state the three-acre property now leased to the State; and (6) The Georgia Forestry Commission, by resolution dated May 19, 2011, recommended the exchange as described above as being beneficial to the state and recommended cancellation of the County's 25 year lease on the three acres when the exchange is effected; and (7) Said exchange was approved by 2012 Resolution Act No. 759 (H.R. 1376), approved by the Governor on May 2, 2012; and (8) Dade County approved movement of the south property line of the three-acre tract north by 30 feet so that the county could declare the road located adjacent to it as a county road and shift the northern property line of the three-acre tract by the same area, as shown on a plat of survey dated July 14, 2011, last revised on November 13, 2013, by surveyor Paul Rogers, Registered Land Surveyor No. 2303; and (9) Dade County and the Georgia Forestry Commission request that the 2012 Resolution Act No. 759 (H.R. 1376) be ratified to reflect the corrected boundary line of the three-acre acquisition tract described above, and to terminate the 25 year lease; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Fulton County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in parts of Land Lot 853, 1st Land District, 2nd Section, City of Alpharetta, Fulton County, Georgia, containing approximately 1.4 acres for right of way, together with approximately 0.1 acre of permanent easement and approximately 1.7 acres of temporary easement to be conveyed and is more particularly described on a drawing entitled "Proposed Northwinds Parkway Conveyance," dated January 28, 2014, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission, and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and (3) Said parcel or tract is under the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia and will be the location of the planned Gwinnett Technical College campus; and

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(4) By letter dated August 26, 2012, the City of Alpharetta requested that the property be conveyed for the extension of Northwinds Parkway from Kimball Bridge Road to Old Milton Parkway and will provide access to the property owned by the State of Georgia and dedicated for the planned Gwinnett Technical College Alpharetta campus; and (5) The Technical College System of Georgia has determined that it no longer has a need for the above-described property and has declared it surplus to its needs; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain parcels of real property known as the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority (the authority), located in Fulton County, Georgia; and (2) Said property is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 83 and 84 of the 14th District of Fulton County containing approximately 43 acres designated as the New Stadium Project, the boundary of which is described in red as "NSP limits" on a drawing entitled Roadway Abandonment Phasing Exhibit, last revised December 17, 2013, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission, and 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 (3) The above-described tract comprises a portion of the Georgia World Congress Center campus which is in the custody of the Department of Economic Development and managed by the authority through that certain management agreement dated April 8, 1974, as subsequently amended; and (4) The Department of Economic Development, by and through the authority, desires the state to ground lease to the authority the NSP area of approximately 43 acres for 40 years with two renewal options of five years each, with the provision that the area may be licensed to the Atlanta Falcons Stadium Company, LLC (StadCo), and provided that certain plans and specifications for the New Stadium Project are approved by the authority, and other specified stipulations and terms and conditions as more particularly set forth in the resolution; and (5) The Department of Economic Development, by and through the authority, also requests the granting of nonexclusive permanent utility, access, and service easements for the use and enjoyment of the New Stadium Project or such appurtenant easements for the term of the lease which may be more particularly described on plats of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Liberty County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property parcel is a portion of all that tract being approximately 50.57 acres of state property lying and being in the 1458th G.M. District, City of Hinesville,

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Liberty County, Georgia, acquired by virtue of General Warranty Deed between Liberty County Industrial Authority, as the Grantor, and the State of Georgia as the Grantee, dated February 27, 2002, for consideration of $10.00 as recorded in Deed Book 1071, Pages 460-462 in the office of the clerk of Superior Court of Liberty County, Georgia, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission inventoried as Real Property Record (RPR) # 009735, and accompanying plat entitled, "PLAT OF 50.57 ACRES, TRACT 'A' HINESVILLE AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK, 1458TH G.M. DISTRICT, HINESVILLE GEORGIA BY BENJAMIN E. GAY DATED 02/27/2002"; and being recorded in Plat Book M79, Page 1 in the office of the clerk of Superior Court of Liberty County, Georgia, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission, said parcel being more particularly described as that approximately 0.451 of an acre along State Route 119; and (3) Said 0.451 of an acre is under the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia as a portion of the Liberty campus of Savannah Technical College; and (4) The Georgia Department of Transportation in a letter dated November 20, 2012, requested that 0.451 of an acre along State Route 119 be conveyed for the Road Widening Project Number STP-0004-00(917), as more particularly described as that area highlighted in yellow on that right of way drawing entitled "DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; STATE OF GEORGIA; RIGHT OF WAY OF PROPOSED STATE ROUTE 119 WIDENING FROM INTERSECTION OF US84 TO SR196 LIBERTY; FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. STP-0004-00(917)" dated November 14, 2011, last revised on September 18, 2012, made by Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co., and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission; and (5) By resolution dated March 7, 2013, the Technical College System of Georgia declared the property surplus to its needs and approved the conveyance of the abovedescribed property to the Georgia Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel or parcels of real property located in Meriwether County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all of that certain parcel or parcels of real property referenced and described on a drawing titled ROOSEVELT WARM SPRINGS REHAB HOSPITAL - STUDY of approximately 22 acres of land (the hospital, parking, and Hilliard Cottage) lying and being in Land Lots 137 and 138 of the 2nd Land District of Meriwether County, Georgia, hereinafter sometimes called the "hospital property"; and (3) Said hospital property is licensed and permitted by the State of Georgia for operation as a long-term care acute care hospital located on the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation campus in the custody of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, 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

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(4) The board of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency approved a resolution to transfer title to the hospital property to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Regents University for operation as a long-term care hospital and as an inpatient rehabilitation facility with associated rehabilitative, health care, and medical services by and through a lease and management arrangement with a designated nonprofit corporation and same to revert to the state if Regents University discontinues use; and (5) The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia resolved to seek conveyance of the hospital property for Georgia Regents University for operation as a long-term care hospital and as an inpatient rehabilitation facility with associated rehabilitative, health care, and medical services by and through a lease and management arrangement with a designated nonprofit corporation; and (6) The consideration for the conveyance of the hospital property from the State of Georgia to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia shall be $10.00 and the continued use of the above-described real property for public purposes, unless such use is discontinued by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia in which case the hospital property will revert back to the State of Georgia in custody of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Monroe County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that area of floor space containing 497 square feet of improved property located at Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Monroe County, Georgia; and (3) Said property is in the custody of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center and is a part of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center; and (4) Justice Federal Credit Union is desirous of leasing the above-described property as a financial office and ATM for a term of ten years with an annual rental amount of $5,000.00; and (5) The Georgia Public Safety Training Center has no objection to the leasing of the above-described property; and (6) The June 27, 2013, State Properties Commission Board meeting authorized entering into a short-term lease for one year with two one-year renewals of 497 square feet of improved property for a financial office and ATM location at Georgia Public Safety Training Center with Justice Federal Credit Union for a consideration of $10.00; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Monroe County, Georgia; and (2) Said improved property is all that area of floor space containing 25 square feet of improved property located at State Offices South at Tift College in Forsyth, Monroe

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County, Georgia; and (3) Said property is in the custody of the Department of Corrections and is a part of State Offices South at Tift College; and (4) The State of Georgia has leased the 25 square feet of improved property to Justice Federal Credit Union since July 14, 2011, for a consideration of $600.00 annually; and (5) Justice Federal Credit Union is desirous of leasing the above-described property for a term of ten years; and (6) The Department of Corrections has no objection to the leasing of the abovedescribed property; and (7) The December 8, 2011, State Properties Commission board meeting authorized entering into a short-term lease for one year with two one-year renewals of 25 square feet of improved property for an ATM location at State Offices South at Tift College with Justice Federal Credit Union for a consideration of $600.00 per year; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Rabun County, Georgia; and (2) Said improved real property is approximately 1.0 acre lying and being in the City of Dillard, Rabun County, and in the 556th Militia District as described in that October 17, 1950, deed recorded in Deed Book Y-2, Pages 61-63, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission as Real Property Record 1089 and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and (3) Said tract or parcel was formerly the site of the Dillard Farmers Market, now under the custody of the Department of Agriculture; and (4) By letter dated January 7, 2014, the Commissioner of Agriculture declared the improved property surplus and no longer necessary for the operations of the agency; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Toombs County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that parcel lying and being in Toombs County, and is more particularly described as approximately 1.165 acres per a plat on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission prepared by Southern Surveying Services dated June 7, 2013, and recorded in Book 00032, Page 0342 of the Toombs County Clerk of Superior Court. The 1.165 acre parcel is part of a 2588.40 tract recorded in Toombs County Clerk of Superior Court in a deed dated August 17, 1987, at Deed Book 241, Pages 122-123 from Walter W. Resmondo and Theresa P. Resmondo as Grantor to the State of Georgia for $1.6 million and other valuable consideration, a copy of which is on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission, inventoried as Real Property Record # 007485; and

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(3) Said tract is the site of Joe Kennedy Farm Property, now under the custody of the Department of Corrections; and (4) Toombs County is desirous of acquiring the above-described property for public purpose, including as a recycling center; and (5) The Department of Corrections stated that the above-described unimproved parcel of property is surplus to the needs of the department and requested that the abovedescribed property be conveyed to Toombs County for the amount of $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 Troup County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that parcel or tract lying and being in Land Lot 202, 6th District, Troup County, and is more particularly described as approximately 9.0887 acres in a deed on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission inventoried as Real Property Record # 004603, and being recorded in a deed dated August 8, 1973, at Deed Book 296, Page 93 from the Board of Commissioners of Troup County as Grantor to the State of Georgia for $1.00 and other valuable consideration, less and except all that parcel or tract lying and being in Land Lots 201 and 202, 6th District, Troup County and which is more particularly described as approximately 2.62 acres in a deed on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission inventoried as Real Property Record # 010289 from the State of Georgia as Grantor to Troup County for $10.00 and other valuable consideration. The remaining parcel consists of a total of 6.4687 acres; and (3) Said tract or parcel was formerly the site of State Patrol Post 2, now under the custody of the Department of Public Safety; and (4) Troup County is desirous of acquiring the above-described property for public purpose; and (5) The Department of Public Safety stated that the above-described improved property is surplus to the needs of the department and requested that the abovedescribed property be conveyed to Troup County for the amount of $10.00 to be used for public purpose.
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.

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SECTION 2. 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 Development Authority of Appling County or to a local government or State entity for a consideration of $10.00 so long as the property is used for public purpose; or to a local government or State entity for fair market value and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia; or by competitive bid for fair market value and other 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, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 6. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Technical College System of Georgia 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, excluding any timber rights which are to be retained by the State Forestry Commission, may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the Fall Line Regional Development Authority, or if the authority shall disband prior to conveyance, all property may be conveyed to either county, for 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 9. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property interest shall expire three years after the date that this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 10. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 11. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the 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 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 Chatham 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 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 to the Georgia Department of Transportation for a consideration of $1,850.00 and cost of 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 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 effect such conveyance.
SECTION 17. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the Georgia Department of Transportation as grantee in the Superior Court of Chatham County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 18. That custody of the above-described property interest shall remain in the Georgia Department of Corrections until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE IV SECTION 19.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Cobb County and that in all matters relating to the leasing of the approximately 0.77 of an acre of 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 the State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease the above-described real property to the City of Marietta for an additional period of 20 years to expire December 31, 2039, for public purpose, including use as its visitor center and parking, for a consideration of $650.00 per year and other consideration as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 21. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease.
SECTION 22. That the lease shall each be recorded by the lessee in the Superior Court of Cobb County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 23. That the authorization to lease the above-described property to the City of Marietta shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
ARTICLE V SECTION 24.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property located in Columbia 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 25. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease an additional 350 square feet of improved property for a total of 638 square feet for a period of ten years for an annual rent total of $6,380.00 for the purpose

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of operating a 340B Clinic and Oncology Clinic, and at no cost to the state, additional use by MCG Health, Inc. for the term of the lease, 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 26. 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 27. That the Lease shall be recorded by MCG Health, Inc. as lessee, in the Superior Court of Columbia County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

SECTION 28. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
ARTICLE VI SECTION 29.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Dade 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 30. That the above-described Resolution Act may be ratified relative to the acquisition property by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, with 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 31. That the authorization in this resolution shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 32. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such exchange.

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SECTION 33. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Dade County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
ARTICLE VII SECTION 34.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Fulton 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 35. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to convey the above-described approximately 1.4 acres for right of way, together with approximately 0.1 acre of permanent easement and approximately 1.7 acres of temporary easement, for fair market value and other 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 36. That the authorization in this resolution shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and is approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 37. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 38. That any deeds shall be recorded by the City of Alpharetta in the Superior Court of Fulton County, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 39. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Technical College System of Georgia until the exchange has been consummated.
ARTICLE VIII SECTION 40.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described parcel of real property located in Fulton County, Georgia, known as the New Stadium Project (NSP) containing approximately 43 acres and that in all matters relating to the ground lease of said real

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property and the granting of easements related to that property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 41. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease to the authority for the use and enjoyment of the New Stadium Project facility for 40 years with two renewal options of five years each for $10.00 for the term of the lease and such further consideration, terms, and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission in its discretion to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and the authority may license the property to the Atlanta Falcons Stadium Company, LLC and which leased area may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 42. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease and any license.
SECTION 43. 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.
SECTION 44. That the authorization to lease the above-described property to the authority and effect such easements shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 45. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to various utility companies or entities, or each successor and assign, nonexclusive permanent easements or appurtenant easements on or through the New Stadium Project area for access and utility or utility-like uses related to the construction, operation, and maintenance of the New Stadium Project, including access and relocation of any streets on said property or existing utilities. Said easement areas are particularly to be described by respective plats of a survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 46. That the various grantees or lessee or successors or assigns shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement areas only such trees and bushes as and when approved by the authority and as may be reasonably necessary for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of said utilities or utility-like uses.

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SECTION 47. That after these easements are granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use of each shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easements granted herein. Upon abandonment, each grantee, 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 those facilities and equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 48. That no title shall be conveyed to each grantee and, except as herein specifically granted in each easement, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement areas 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 utilities or StadCo.
SECTION 49. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of an easement area, the easement area should be relocated to an alternate site within State property, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to an 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. The grantee 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 grantee provides, and the State Properties Commission receives and approves in advance of any construction being commenced, a schedule and written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation. Upon written request from a grantee or any third party, the State Properties Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 50. That each easement granted 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 51. 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

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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 each easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of each easement area.
SECTION 52. That the consideration for each easement shall not be less than $10.00 and shall be set by the State Properties Commission, and shall include such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 53. That the grant of each 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 54. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easements shall expire five years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 55. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of these easement areas.
ARTICLE IX SECTION 56.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Liberty 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 57. 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 Georgia Department of Transportation 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 58. 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.

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SECTION 59. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 60. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Liberty County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 61. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Technical College System of Georgia until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE X SECTION 62.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property located in Meriwether County, Georgia, 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 63. 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 Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for $10.00, that title of said property may revert back to the State of Georgia if the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia discontinues use, and that such further consideration and provisions may be included as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 64. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described real property shall expire three years after the date that this Resolution Act becomes effective.
SECTION 65. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 66. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia as grantee in the Superior Court of Meriwether County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 67. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency until the above-described real property is conveyed from the State of Georgia to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
ARTICLE XI SECTION 68.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property located in Monroe 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 69. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease approximately 497 square feet of improved property to Justice Federal Credit Union for a financial office and ATM location at Georgia Public Safety Training Center for a term of ten years with an annual rental amount of $5,000.00 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 70. 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 71. That the lease shall be recorded by Justice Federal Credit Union as lessee, in the Superior Court of Monroe County, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 72. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
ARTICLE XII SECTION 73.

That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property located in Monroe 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.

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SECTION 74. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease 25 square feet of improved property to Justice Federal Credit Union for a term of ten years with an annual rental amount of $600.00 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 75. 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 76. That the lease shall be recorded by Justice Federal Credit Union as lessee in the Superior Court of Monroe County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 77. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
ARTICLE XIII SECTION 78.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property in Rabun 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 79. 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 a local government or State entity for a consideration of $10.00 and payment of applicable outstanding general obligation bonds and interest or other payments, so long as the property is used for public purpose; or to a local government or state entity for fair market value and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia; or by competitive bid for fair market value and other 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 80. 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 81. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 82. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Rabun County, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 83. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Department of Agriculture until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XIV SECTION 84.
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 85. 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 Toombs County or to a local government or State entity for a consideration of $10.00 or other payments, so long as the property is used for public purpose, and for other 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 86. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 87. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 88. 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 89. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Department of Corrections until the property is conveyed.

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ARTICLE XV SECTION 90.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Troup 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 91. 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 Troup County or to a local government or state entity for a consideration of $10.00 and payment of applicable outstanding general obligation bonds and interest or other payments, so long as the property is used for public purpose; or to a local government or state entity for fair market value and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia; or by competitive bid for fair market value and other 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 92. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 93. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 94. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Troup County, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 95. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Department of Public Safety until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XVI SECTION 96.
That this resolution shall become effective as law upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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SECTION 97. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this resolution 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 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 55, nays 0.

SR 788, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted by substitute.

SR 868. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Jones of the 25th, Hill of the 6th and Dugan of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, 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 the counties of Appling, Barrow, Bibb, Bryan, Fulton, Gordon, Jasper, Laurens, McIntosh, Monroe, Toombs, and Troup; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson
Williams

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

SR 868, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

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

SB 134. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Millar of the 40th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Orrock of the 36th and Stone of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to controlled substances, so as to revise the definition of "prescriber"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Carter of the 1st asked unanimous consent that the Senate insist on its amendment to the House amendment to SB 134.
The consent was granted, and the Senate insisted on its amendment to the House amendment to SB 134.

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The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Burt Jones

State Institutions and Property

District 25

Higher Education

327-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building Insurance and Labor

Atlanta, GA 30334

Regulated Industries and Utilities

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 19, 2014

Honorable David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Secretary Cook,

I respectfully request for my name to be removed from SR 692 as a co-sponsor. I appreciate your help and continued leadership in the Senate.

Sincerely,

/s/ Burt Jones Senator, District 25

Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 20, 2014.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 12:10 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, February 20, 2014 Twenty-fifth Legislative Day

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

Senator Williams of the 19th 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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

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

HB 683.

By Representative Carson of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 from state income taxes, so as to provide that certain allocations to owners of certain entities shall be governed by Georgia law; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 697.

By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Abrams of the 89th, Riley of the 50th, Nimmer of the 178th and others:
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 HOPE grants, so as to revise the amount of HOPE grants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 775.

By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Roberts of the 155th, Tankersley of the 160th, Efstration of the 104th, Dudgeon of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-9-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of the transit authority

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HB 944. HB 976. HB 978. HB 989.

by special legislation and the authority's attributes and powers, so as to repeal a population provision relative to creation of a transit authority within metropolitan areas; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Jones of the 62nd and Bruce of the 61st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of elections and registration for Douglas County, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3880), so as to provide for composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Fludd of the 64th, Yates of the 73rd and Mabra of the 63rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Fayetteville 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.
By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st, Bryant of the 162nd, Stephens of the 165th, Gordon of the 163rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority, approved April 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4499), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the membership of such authority; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th and Geisinger of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Alpharetta 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 995. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to reincorporate the City of Scotland, Georgia," approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4314), so as to provide for four-year terms for the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for initial terms; to provide for elections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:
SB 307. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jackson of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from Town of Thunderbolt ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that town who are 65 years of age or older and whose income does not exceed $30,000.00; 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.
The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 392. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Wilkinson of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide for an additional definition; to provide for acceptance of applications for registration for certain motor vehicles not in compliance with federal emission standards; to provide for acceptance of applications for title for certain motor vehicles not in compliance with federal emission standards; to exclude certain motor vehicles from the definition of "unconventional motor vehicle or motorcycle"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
SB 393. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Lumpkin County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p.

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4500), as amended, so as to provide that the chairperson of the board of commissioners shall maintain a position on the authority; to provide for nomination and approval of designees of the chairperson of the board and the chairperson of the development authority; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
SB 394. By Senators Carter of the 42nd and Sims of the 12th:
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 restore the former HOPE teacher's scholarship, PROMISE teacher's scholarship, and PROMISE II teacher's scholarship; to provide for applicable definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
SB 395. By Senators James of the 35th, Butler of the 55th, Davenport of the 44th, Seay of the 34th and Tate of the 38th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-519.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility for scholarships or grants, so as to provide for the residency of students who have been in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice so that such students may qualify for HOPE scholarships or grants without waiting 12 additional months; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
SB 396. By Senators James of the 35th, Seay of the 34th, Fort of the 39th, Henson of the 41st, Davenport of the 44th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide for in-state tuition at units of the University System of Georgia and branches of the Technical College System of Georgia for youth who are from foster care or homeless situations; to provide a short title; to exclude foster care assistance from consideration as income for purposes of calculating financial aid; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.

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SB 397. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Unterman of the 45th, Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-59.10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance coverage for autism, so as to provide for certain insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations; to provide for premium cap and other conditions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.
SR 975. By Senator Dugan of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Colonel Lynn "L.E." Witt, Jr., and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
SR 981. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Henson of the 41st, Millar of the 40th, Hill of the 32nd and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Violence Against Health Care Workers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
SR 986. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Cowsert of the 46th, Stone of the 23rd, Fort of the 39th and Thompson of the 5th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Unified Courts Technology Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Science and Technology.
SR 987. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Hill of the 32nd, Bethel of the 54th, Hill of the 6th, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Elimination of the State Income Tax Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SR 992. By Senators James of the 35th, Seay of the 34th, Fort of the 39th, Henson of the 41st, Davenport of the 44th and others:
A RESOLUTION encouraging the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia to provide programmatic assistance to students who are foster care and unaccompanied homeless youth; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 683. By Representative Carson of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 from state income taxes, so as to provide that certain allocations to owners of certain entities shall be governed by Georgia law; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB 697. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Abrams of the 89th, Riley of the 50th, Nimmer of the 178th and others:
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 HOPE grants, so as to revise the amount of HOPE grants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 775. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Roberts of the 155th, Tankersley of the 160th, Efstration of the 104th, Dudgeon of the 25th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 32-9-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of the transit authority by special legislation and the authority's attributes and powers, so as to repeal a population provision relative to creation of a transit authority within metropolitan areas; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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HB 944. By Representatives Alexander of the 66th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Jones of the 62nd and Bruce of the 61st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of elections and registration for Douglas County, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3880), so as to provide for composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 976. By Representatives Fludd of the 64th, Yates of the 73rd and Mabra of the 63rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Fayetteville 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 978. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st, Bryant of the 162nd, Stephens of the 165th, Gordon of the 163rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority, approved April 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4499), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the membership of such authority; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 989. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th and Geisinger of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Alpharetta 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

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HB 995. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to reincorporate the City of Scotland, Georgia," approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4314), so as to provide for four-year terms for the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for initial terms; to provide for elections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:
The Committee on Finance has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 719 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Hill of the 32nd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

SB 352 SR 828

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Unterman of the 45th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

SB 320 SB 364

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

SB 324 SB 365

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Stone of the 23rd District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Committee on Public Safety has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 365 Do Pass by substitute SB 166 Do Pass by substitute

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

Mr. President:

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

HB 176 HB 737 SB 335

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Murphy of the 27th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

HB 666 HB 880 HB 902 SB 367

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 795 HB 892 HB 909 SB 374

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The Committee on Transportation 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 255 SR 920

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Gooch of the 51st District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 809 SB 372

SB 235 SR 875

SB 339

SB 343

SB 356

SB 361

Senator Millar of the 40th asked unanimous consent that Senator Unterman of the 45th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Unterman was excused.

Senator Jackson of the 2nd asked unanimous consent that Senator Thompson of the 5th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thompson was excused.

Senator Heath of the 31st asked unanimous consent that Senator Chance of the 16th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Chance was excused.

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

Carter of the 42nd

Golden of the 8th

Thompson of the 33rd

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Davis Dugan Fort Ginn Gooch Harbison

Harper Heath Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E Ligon McKoon Millar

Miller Mullis Murphy Orrock Ramsey Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, B Tippins Tolleson Wilkinson Williams

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Not answering were Senators:

Carter, J. (Excused) Lucas Unterman (Excused)

Chance (Excused) Thompson, C. (Excused)

Golden (Excused) Thompson, S. (Excused)

Senator Lucas 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.

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

The following resolution was read and adopted:

SR 967. By Senator Wilkinson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dream Weavers; and for other purposes.
Senator Wilkinson of the 50th spoke to SR 967, and commended Dream Weavers.

The President recognized Congressman Sanford Bishop who addressed the Senate briefly.
The President recognized Congressman Jack Kingston who addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Chance of the 16th recognized Dr. Bill Thomas, commended by SR 969, adopted previously. Dr. Bill Thomas addressed the Senate briefly.
Senators James of the 35th and Henson of the 41st recognized Friends of Disabled Adults and Children, commended by SR 826, adopted previously. Chris Brand addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator James of the 35th recognized Anthony Parker "A.J." Jones, commended by SR 930, adopted previously. Patricia Parker addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Shafer of the 48th recognized the American Red Cross of Georgia, commended by SR 764, adopted previously. Atlanta Chairman Kevin Keough addressed the Senate briefly.

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Senator Jackson of the 2nd recognized Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the Georgia District Chapters and recognizing February 20, 2014, as Alpha Phi Alpha Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 839, adopted previously. Ellis Albright addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Golden of the 8th honored the life and memory of Martitia "Marty" Martin Jones. Dana Jones addressed the Senate briefly.
The President introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Matthew Keadey.
The following resolution was read and adopted:
SR 985. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Wilkinson of the 50th, Miller of the 49th, Mullis of the 53rd and Ginn of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 20, 2014, as Apple Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.
Senator Gooch of the 51st spoke to SR 985, and recognized Mary Ashley Tucker for winning Miss Apple Capital 2014, commended by SR 955, adopted previously. Mary Ashley Tucker addressed the Senate briefly.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 976. By Senator Tolleson of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Houston County Bar Association; and for other purposes.
SR 977. By Senator Jones of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 24, 2014, as the first Jackson-Butts County Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 978. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 24 through February 28, 2014, as Senior Week at the state capitol and commending the contributions of senior Georgians; and for other purposes.
SR 979. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending Maron Buice, father of Gwinnett County's Park and Ride Lots; and for other purposes.

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SR 980. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Burke of the 11th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Chance of the 16th, Jeffares of the 17th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Benjamin Blackwell Popham; and for other purposes.
SR 982. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending the March of Dimes and recognizing February 27, 2014, as March of Dimes Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 983. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2014, as End Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 984. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Wilkinson of the 50th, Miller of the 49th, Mullis of the 53rd and Ginn of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION commending Lumpkin County High School students and faculty for their success in the Taco Bell Graduate for Ms program; and for other purposes.
SR 988. By Senators Davis of the 22nd, Stone of the 23rd and Jackson of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Aquinas High School football team and Coach James Leonard for winning the Class A State Championship; and for other purposes.
SR 990. By Senators Henson of the 41st, Tate of the 38th, Fort of the 39th, Jackson of the 2nd, Davenport of the 44th and others:
A RESOLUTION celebrating Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's 106th anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 991. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Susan Hampton; 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:

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Thursday February 20, 2014 Twenty-fifth Legislative Day

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

HB 666

Chance of the 16th COUNTY OF PIKE
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Pike, approved March 17, 1870 (Ga. L. 1870, p. 447), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 25, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 4903), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to provide for the submission of this Act 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 795

Hill of the 4th CITY OF STATESBORO REDEVELOPMENT POWERS LAW
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Statesboro 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 880

Ginn of the 47th BARROW COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT POWERS LAW
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Barrow 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 892

Murphy of the 27th Gooch of the 51st FORSYTH COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of a community improvement district in Forsyth County; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A. shall not apply to the offer, sale, or issuance of the board's bonds, notes, or other obligations; to provide that no notice, proceeding, publication, or referendum shall be required; to provide for the life of the district; to provide the procedures connected with all of the foregoing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 902

Murphy of the 27th Gooch of the 51st FORSYTH COUNTY STATE COURT
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Forsyth County, approved April 15, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4558), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 14, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4173), and an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4619), so as to correct an error in establishing the terms of court; to provide for the frequency of payment of compensation to the judges of the court; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 909

Ginn of the 47th CITY OF WINDER, COUNTY OF BARROW
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Winder, Georgia, in the County of Barrow, approved March 25, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3476), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4624), so as to change the corporate limits of such city; 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 Beach

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock

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Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B E Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby
Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack
Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B E Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson E Unterman
Wilkinson 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.

SB 325 SB 340 SB 341

SENATE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014 TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATIVE DAY
Fire and Protection Safety; regulation of fire protection sprinkler contractors, fire extinguisher and suppression systems; provisions (I&L-56th)
Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code (JUDY-23rd)
Probate Courts; clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; repeal a population provision (JUDY-23rd)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Mullis of the 53rd, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

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SB 325. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Carter of the 1st, Hufstetler of the 52nd and Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:

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 change provisions related to regulation of fire protection sprinkler contractors and fire extinguishers and suppression systems; to provide for changes to cease and desist orders; to provide for written notices; to change provisions relating to additional grounds for revocation or suspension of licenses; to provide for penalties; to provide for a civil action to enjoin violations of such provisions, rules, regulations, or orders issued 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B E Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby
Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack
Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson E Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 2.

SB 325, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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SB 340. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Hufstetler of the 52nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions in, and reenact the statutory portion of said Code, as amended, 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 provide for other matters relating to revision, reenactment, and publication of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B E Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby
Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson E Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 1.

SB 340, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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SB 341. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Crosby of the 13th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-9-36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judges of probate courts as clerks thereof, chief clerk, authority to appoint other clerks, and powers of appointed clerks, so as to repeal a population provision relative to a clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; to provide for a clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B E Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby
Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson E Unterman N Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 4.

SB 341, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate stand in recess until receipt of HB 979, then adjourn until 9:00 a.m. Friday, February 21, 2014.

At 12:04 p.m. the President announced that the motion prevailed.

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

Mr. President:

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

HB 979.

By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Oliver of the 82nd, Taylor of the 79th and Holcomb of the 81st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-52.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to 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 and terms of service, so as to provide for membership of certain boards of education in the event that local legislation is not passed during the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly conforming the size of such boards to the requirements of law; to provide for terms of office for such members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to an earlier adopted motion, the Senate stood adjourned at 12:12 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Friday, February 21, 2014
Twenty-sixth Legislative Day

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.

Senator Staton of the 18th asked unanimous consent to reorder the business in the Senate to allow the chaplain first on the agenda. There was no objection.

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

Senator Jackson of the 24th introduced the chaplain of the day, Pastor Roscoe Perry of Appling, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Mullis of the 53rd asked unanimous consent to drop SB 343 to the foot of today's Senate Rules Calendar.

The consent was granted, and SB 343 was placed at the foot of the Rules Calendar.

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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

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

HB 704.

By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Fludd of the 64th, Kaiser of the 59th, Lindsey of the 54th, Mabra of the 63rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of South Fulton in Fulton County; to provide for a charter for the City of South Fulton; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for general powers and limitations on powers; to provide for other matters

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HB 749. HB 770. HB 790.

relative to the foregoing; to provide for referenda; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Fulton County to the City of South Fulton; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Duncan of the 26th, Tanner of the 9th, Martin of the 49th, Golick of the 40th, Pak of the 108th and others:
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 for the crime of cargo theft; to provide for a definition; to provide for penalties; to provide for the crime of unlawful possession or use of a fifth wheel; to amend Code Section 35-3-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation generally, so as to provide the GBI with jurisdiction with regard to cargo theft; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Pak of the 108th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Lindsey of the 54th and Cooper of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to damage to and intrusion upon property, so as to create the crime of home invasion; to provide for a definition; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Willard of the 51st, Golick of the 40th, Black of the 174th, Nimmer of the 178th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to specific periods of limitation, so as to provide for a four-year statute of limitations for actions involving the removal of timber from the property of another; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Forestry Commission; to amend Code Section 12-6-23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to wood load ticket required for wood removal; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to real estate boundary determinations, so as to repeal provisions relating to processioning; to amend Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 794. HB 838. HB 890. HB 911.

By Representatives Braddock of the 19th, Welch of the 110th, Lindsey of the 54th, Clark of the 98th, Hawkins of the 27th and others:
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 adopt the Compact for a Balanced Budget and promote the proposal and ratification of a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution; to provide for powers, duties, and procedures relative to the Compact; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Golick of the 40th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Powell of the 171st, Hamilton of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasions of privacy, so as to prohibit the transmission of photography or video depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for venue; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Atwood of the 179th and Willard of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-16-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees for sheriff's services, so as to provide for the sheriff to collect and deposit certain fees; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Golick of the 40th, Oliver of the 82nd, Pak of the 108th, Quick of the 117th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assault and battery, so as to add provisions regarding strangulation as an aggravated assault; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to fix cross-references; 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:

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HR 1215. By Representatives Brockway of the 102nd, Allison of the 8th, Cooke of the 18th, Dutton of the 157th, Williamson of the 115th and others:
A RESOLUTION applying for a convention of the states under Article V of the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.

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

SB 206.

By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Hill of the 32nd, Loudermilk of the 14th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to interstate cooperation, so as to provide for delegations from the State of Georgia to certain conventions called by the Congress of the United States for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States pursuant to Article V of said constitution; 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 Senate:

SR 371.

By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Hill of the 32nd, Loudermilk of the 14th and others:

A RESOLUTION making renewed application to the Congress of the United States to call for a convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and for other purposes.

The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 398. By Senators Carter of the 42nd, Jackson of the 2nd, Seay of the 34th, Orrock of the 36th, Sims of the 12th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-27-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of lottery proceeds, so as to require that net proceeds equal minimum percentages of lottery proceeds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.

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SB 399. By Senators Butler of the 55th, Henson of the 41st, Davenport of the 44th and Jones of the 10th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-52.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to 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 and terms of service, so as to revise a timeline relating to compliance with reducing a local board to seven members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Youth.
SB 400. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-9-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions pertaining to state officers and employees relative to insurance and indemnification, so as to provide for the adjustment and approval of legal fees and other expenses by the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
SB 401. By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Henson of the 41st, Fort of the 39th and Thompson of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-8-35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the definition of employment applicable to the "Employment Security Law," so as to change certain provisions of such definition in order to provide that services performed by an individual for wages shall be deemed to be employment unless the Department of Labor makes a contrary determination based upon evidence submitted of certain factors demonstrating that such individual has been and will continue to be free from control or direction over the performance of such services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.
SB 402. By Senators Henson of the 41st, Orrock of the 36th, Fort of the 39th and Thompson of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to prohibited and void acts and overpayments applicable to

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the "Employment Security Law," so as to provide for a civil penalty for employment misclassification; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates, contingent effectiveness, and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.
SR 1013. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Williams of the 19th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Joe E. Brown and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 704. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Fludd of the 64th, Kaiser of the 59th, Lindsey of the 54th, Mabra of the 63rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of South Fulton in Fulton County; to provide for a charter for the City of South Fulton; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for general powers and limitations on powers; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for referenda; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Fulton County to the City of South Fulton; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 749. By Representatives Duncan of the 26th, Tanner of the 9th, Martin of the 49th, Golick of the 40th, Pak of the 108th and others:
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 for the crime of cargo theft; to provide for a definition; to provide for penalties; to provide for the crime of unlawful possession or use of a fifth wheel; to amend Code Section 35-3-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation generally, so as to provide the GBI with jurisdiction with regard to cargo theft; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

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HB 770. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Pak of the 108th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Lindsey of the 54th and Cooper of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to damage to and intrusion upon property, so as to create the crime of home invasion; to provide for a definition; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 790. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Willard of the 51st, Golick of the 40th, Black of the 174th, Nimmer of the 178th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to specific periods of limitation, so as to provide for a fouryear statute of limitations for actions involving the removal of timber from the property of another; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Forestry Commission; to amend Code Section 12-6-23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to wood load ticket required for wood removal; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to real estate boundary determinations, so as to repeal provisions relating to processioning; to amend Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 794. By Representatives Braddock of the 19th, Welch of the 110th, Lindsey of the 54th, Clark of the 98th, Hawkins of the 27th and others:
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 adopt the Compact for a Balanced Budget and promote the proposal and ratification of a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution; to provide for powers, duties, and procedures relative to the Compact; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
HB 838. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Golick of the 40th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Powell of the 171st, Hamilton of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasions of privacy, so as

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to prohibit the transmission of photography or video depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for venue; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 890. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th and Willard of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-16-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fees for sheriff's services, so as to provide for the sheriff to collect and deposit certain fees; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 911. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Golick of the 40th, Oliver of the 82nd, Pak of the 108th, Quick of the 117th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assault and battery, so as to add provisions regarding strangulation as an aggravated assault; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to fix cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 979. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Oliver of the 82nd, Taylor of the 79th and Holcomb of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-52.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to 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 and terms of service, so as to provide for membership of certain boards of education in the event that local legislation is not passed during the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly conforming the size of such boards to the requirements of law; to provide for terms of office for such members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations (General).

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HR 1215. By Representatives Brockway of the 102nd, Allison of the 8th, Cooke of the 18th, Dutton of the 157th, Williamson of the 115th and others:
A RESOLUTION applying for a convention of the states under Article V of the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:
The Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 824 Do Pass by substitute SB 363 Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Crosby of the 13th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Committee on Education and Youth 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 384

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Tippins of the 37th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Committee on Insurance and Labor 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 SB 397

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

SB 334 SR 747

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

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

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The following communications were received by the Secretary:

OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 240 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor

February 20, 2014

Mr. David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear David:

In accordance with the Senate Rules, the Committee on Assignments hereby appoints Senator Dean Burke to serve as Ex-Officio for the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee meeting on February 20, 2014. This appointment shall expire upon the adjournment of the committee meeting.

Sincerely,

/s/ Casey Cagle Lt. Governor Casey Cagle President of the Senate

Senator Ed Harbison District 15 431 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees:
Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Banking and Financial Institutions Insurance and Labor Interstate Cooperation Reapportionment and Redistricting Regulated Industries and Utilities

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

To: From: Re: Date:

David Cook, Secretary of the Senate Sen. Ed Harbison Minority Report on SB 98 February 21, 2014

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Mr. Secretary:
Pursuant to Senate Rule 2-1.6, I hereby give notice that I will introduce a minority report to be read along with the majority report of Senate Bill 98.
Senator Ed Harbison /s/ Ed Harbison
Mr. President:

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

SB 282 SB 377 SB 386

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator McKoon of the 29th District, Chairman

The following communications were received by the Secretary:

OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 240 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor
Mr. David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

February 20, 2014

Dear David:

In accordance with the Senate Rules, the Committee on Assignments hereby appoints Senator David Shafer to serve as Ex-Officio for the Senate Judiciary Committee meeting on February 20, 2014. This appointment shall expire upon the adjournment of the committee meeting.

Sincerely,

/s/ Casey Cagle Lt. Governor Casey Cagle President of the Senate

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Senator Vincent Fort District 39 121-J State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees:
Appropriations Education and Youth Interstate Cooperation Judiciary Judiciary Non-Civil Reapportionment and Redistricting Urban Affairs

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

To: From: Re: Date:

David Cook, Secretary of the Senate Sen. Vincent Fort Minority Report on SB 377 February 21, 2014

Mr. Secretary:

Pursuant to Senate Rule 2-1.6, I hereby give notice that I will introduce a minority report to be read along with the majority report of Senate Bill 377.

Senator Vincent Fort Senate Democratic Whip /s/ Vincent D. Fort

Mr. President:
The Committee on Public Safety has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 323 Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Carter of the 1st District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations 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 709 HB 711 HB 792 SB 376

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 710 HB 738 HB 879

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 176 SB 324 SB 374

HB 719 SB 335 SR 828

HB 737 SB 352 SR 920

SB 166 SB 364

SB 255 SB 365

SB 320 SB 367

Senator Carter of the 1st asked unanimous consent that Senator Ligon of the 3rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Ligon was excused.

Senator Heath of the 31st asked unanimous consent that Senator Davis of the 22nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Davis was excused.

Senator Tate of the 38th asked unanimous consent that Senator Carter of the 42nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Carter was excused.

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

Golden of the 8th

Jeffares of the 17th

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Dugan Fort

Harper Heath Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jones, B Jones, E Lucas McKoon

Murphy Orrock Ramsey Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, B Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson

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Ginn Gooch Harbison

Millar Miller Mullis

Unterman Wilkinson Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Carter, J. (Excused) Jeffares (Excused)

Davis (Excused) Ligon (Excused)

Golden (Excused)

Senator Unterman of the 45th honored the life and memory of Joseph E. Cheeley, Jr., commended by SR 837, adopted previously. Senator Shafer of the 48th introduced Abit Massey to speak to the resolution. Bob Cheeley addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Jones of the 10th recognized Justin Vanthony Smith and Adam Joshua Christopher Turner for achieving Eagle Scout status. Mr. Willie D. Turner addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Cowsert of the 46th recognized Troy Peco, recipient of the Technical College System of Georgia 2013 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction.

Senator Tate of the 38th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Sean Lowe.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 989. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:

A RESOLUTION commending Wylie Brown, Lassiter High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.

SR 993. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:

A RESOLUTION commending David Roth, Kell High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.

SR 994. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:

A RESOLUTION commending Martha Troutman, Mt. Paran Christian School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.

SR 995. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:

A RESOLUTION commending Kyle Justice, Whitefield Academy's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.

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SR 996. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Alan Farnsworth, Walton High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
SR 997. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Annie Thielen-Besst, Sprayberry High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
SR 998. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Karen Joyce, Pope High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
SR 999. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Jimmy Carter, Wheeler High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
SR 1000. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Sergio Corvalan, Wheeler High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
SR 1001. By Senator Hill of the 32nd: A RESOLUTION commending Justin Brendel, Whitefield Academy's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 1002. By Senator Hill of the 32nd: A RESOLUTION commending Akash Doshi, Walton High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 1003. By Senator Hill of the 32nd: A RESOLUTION commending Aduraseyi Ayeni, Sprayberry High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 1004. By Senator Hill of the 32nd: A RESOLUTION commending Yue Gu, Pope High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.

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SR 1005. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Rebekah Lippens, Lassiter High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 1006. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Emily Blom, Mt. Paran Christian School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 1007. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Bonnie McLean, Kell High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 1008. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Linda Zhou, Wheeler High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 1009. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Anirudh Udutha, Wheeler High School's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 1010. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd, Millar of the 40th, Henson of the 41st and Burke of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Anesthesiology Assistants of Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 1011. By Senator Miller of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Jane Reynolds Hemmer; and for other purposes.
SR 1012. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION honoring Dosh Jackson on his 103rd birthday; and for other purposes.
SR 1014. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Chance of the 16th, Staton of the 18th, Williams of the 19th, Hill of the 4th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Marty Daniel and Daniel Defense, Inc.; and for other purposes.

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SR 1015. By Senator Hill of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA) on a century of service and recognizing February 25, 2014, as BOMA Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

SR 1016. By Senators Hill of the 6th, Mullis of the 53rd and Millar of the 40th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Lovett School varsity football team for winning the 2013 Class AA State Championship; and for other purposes.

SR 1017. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Stone of the 23rd, Crosby of the 13th, Hill of the 32nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 16-22, 2014, as Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week at the 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 February 21, 2014 Twenty-sixth Legislative Day

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

SB 376

Harper of the 7th FITZGERALD AND BEN HILL COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority, approved February 26, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2003), as amended, so as to repeal provisions relating to allowable expenditures of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 709

Sims of the 12th TERRELL COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Terrell County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 710 HB 711 HB 738 HB 792

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Sims of the 12th RANDOLPH COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Randolph County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sims of the 12th CLAY COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Clay County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sims of the 12th QUITMAN COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Quitman County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Burke of the 11th Sims of the 12th MITCHELL COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Mitchell County and to provide for its powers and duties; to define certain terms; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection, qualifications, and terms of its members; to provide for the resignation, succession, and removal of members and for filling vacancies; to relieve a certain board 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 an elections supervisor and the powers and duties of such elections supervisor; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 879

Ginn of the 47th BARROW COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Barrow County and in each municipality therein; to provide that Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the O.C.G.A. 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 for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; 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 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B E Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James E Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E E Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 47, nays 4.

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

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SENATE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2014 TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 299

Natural Resources; provide flexibility for establishing watershed protection standards (Substitute)(NR&E-51st)

SB 235

Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change the definition of the term "firefighter"; creditable service (Substitute)(RET-56th)

SB 332

Magistrate Courts; increase the fine amount for contempt of court (JUDY-23rd)

SB 343

Education; provide no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act"; shall participate in sponsor interscholastic sport events conducted by any athletic association (Substitute) (ED&Y-53rd)

SR 847

Heritage Preserve; dedicated real property located in Rockdale and Henry Counties; authorize the change of use (SI&P-25th)

HB 809

Commerce and trade; bad faith assertions of patent infringement; prohibit (Substitute)(B&FI-49th) Williamson-115th

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Mullis of the 53rd, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

SB 299. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to promulgation of minimum standards and procedures for protection of natural resources, environment, and vital areas of the state, so as to provide flexibility for establishing watershed protection standards; 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 299:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 12-2-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to promulgation of minimum standards and procedures for protection of natural resources, environment, and vital areas of the state, so as to provide flexibility for establishing watershed protection standards; to require submission of watershed protection plans by local governments; 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 12-2-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to promulgation of minimum standards and procedures for protection of natural resources, environment, and vital areas of the state, is amended by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(d) The minimum standards and procedures for watershed protection referred to in subsection (b) of this Code section shall specifically may include, but shall not be limited to, buffer areas along streams and reservoirs, land development densities, and land use activities. Local governments shall submit a watershed protection plan which shall include standards and procedures for watershed protection in accordance with rules promulgated by the department pursuant to this Code section. The department may adopt differing minimum standards and procedures of watershed protection based on the size of the watershed, the size or flow volume of the stream or reservoir, and whether or not the actual use of the municipal water supply is existing or proposed."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senators Gooch of the 51st, Wilkinson of the 50th, Miller of the 49th, Murphy of the 27th, Tolleson of the 20th and others offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee substitute to SB 299 (LC 40 0536S) by striking lines 13 through 20 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: subsection (b) of this Code section shall specifically include, but shall not be limited to, buffer areas along streams and reservoirs, land development densities, and land use activities. Local governments shall submit for approval by the department a watershed protection plan which shall include watershed protection standards and procedures. The department may adopt differing minimum standards and procedures of watershed protection based on the size of the watershed, the size or flow volume of the stream or reservoir, and whether or not the actual use of the municipal water supply is existing or proposed. Standards and procedures for buffer areas along streams and reservoirs shall comply with subsection (b) of this Code section and Code Section 12-7-6."

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On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Gooch, 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B E Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James E Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E E Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 7.

SB 299, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 235. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd and Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to change the definition of the term "firefighter"; to provide for creditable service for certain prior service; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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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
GREG S. GRIFFIN State Auditor (404) 656-2174
February 25, 2013
The Honorable John Albers State Senator Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 301-A Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification Senate Bill 235 (LC 21 2160)
Dear Senator Albers:
This bill would amend provisions relating to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund. Specifically, this bill would change the definition of `firefighter' to allow certain persons who work at least 1,040 hours to become members of the Fund. To be eligible for membership, the person must be compensated for their position, hold a current firefighter's certification, and actually perform the function of preventing and suppressing fires. This bill would also change the definition of `prior eligible service' to allow a member to obtain creditable service for any service rendered as a `firefighter' between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2014.
This is to certify that this bill is a fiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.
Respectfully,
/s/ Greg S. Griffin State Auditor

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The Senate Retirement Committee offered the following substitute to SB 235:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to change the definition of the term "firefighter"; to provide for creditable service for certain prior service; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, is amended by revising Code Section 47-7-1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"47-7-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Board' means the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund. (2) 'Fire department' means a full-time fire department or volunteer fire department or a combination full-time and volunteer fire department which satisfies the following criteria:
(A) The fire department is certified by the superintendent of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council as provided in Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 25; and (B) The public fire suppression facilities of the fire department are ratable not less favorably than a class nine rating under standards set forth in the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule, Section I, Public Fire Suppression, Edition 6-80, Copyright 1980, published by the Insurance Services Office, a rating organization licensed by the Commissioner of Insurance, which schedule is maintained on file with the Commissioner of Insurance as required by general law and which has not been disapproved by the Commissioner, or less than a rating which the board by regulation determines is substantially equivalent under rating standards published by a rating organization licensed by the Commissioner of Insurance performing similar rating functions which standards are maintained on file with the Commissioner of Insurance and which have not been disapproved by the Commissioner. The board may require annual certification by the chief of a fire department of the satisfaction of such requirements as a condition to the eligibility of firefighters and volunteer firefighters to become members of the fund to obtain creditable service with the fund. (3) 'Firefighter' means a person who is: (A) A full-time permanent, compensated employee of a fire department who in the course of his or her employment by and within a department either is a candidate for

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or holds a current firefighter's certificate issued under Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 25 and has as incident to his or her position of employment the principal duty of, and actually performs the function of, preventing and suppressing fires and who works at least 1,040 hours per year; provided, however, that such term shall not include persons whose primary responsibility is the performance of emergency medical services; or (B) Appointed and regularly enrolled as a volunteer with a volunteer fire department or combination full-time and volunteer fire department which satisfies the requirements specified in subparagraph (a)(1)(D) of Code Section 25-3-23 and who, as a volunteer firefighter, has and primarily performs the principal responsibility of preventing or suppressing fires. (3.1) 'Full-time employment' means working at a permanent job position for at least 40 hours a week. (4) 'Full-time fire department' means a full-time department, bureau, division, or other organizational unit, separately organized and administered as such, of this state or any municipality or other political subdivision thereof, which organizational unit: (A) Has, as an organizational unit, the principal responsibility to prevent and suppress fires; and (B) Is financed by public appropriation or subscription and is not privately owned. A full-time fire department includes the fire chief or chief operating officer of the organizational unit and only those employees who are under the direction and supervision of the fire chief or chief operating officer. (5) 'Fund' means the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund. (5.1) 'Part-time employment' means working at a permanent job position for less than 40 hours a week but at least 1,040 hours a year. (6) 'Volunteer fire department' means a volunteer fire department staffed by firefighters, volunteer firefighters, or a combination of firefighters and volunteer firefighters, separately organized and administered as such, of this state or any municipality or other political subdivision of this state or serving any fire district therein, which: (A) Has the principal responsibility to prevent and suppress fires; (B) Is financed by public appropriation or subscription and is not privately owned; (C) Holds drills and meetings of not less than eight hours monthly; and (D) Meets the requirements imposed by Code Section 47-7-81. (7) 'Volunteer firefighter' means an individual who is appointed and regularly enrolled as a volunteer, with or without compensation, with a fire department; who, as a volunteer firefighter, has and primarily performs the principal responsibility of preventing or suppressing fires; and who satisfies the requirements specified in subparagraph (a)(1)(D) of Code Section 25-3-23."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 47-7-87, relating to "prior eligible service" defined and requirements, as follows:

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"47-7-87. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'prior eligible service' means service:
(1) Rendered by a member of the fund rendered between July 1, 2006, and June 30, 2014, as a firefighter or volunteer firefighter; in part-time employment (2) Rendered without interruption prior to the date such member became a member of the fund; and (3) For which the member would otherwise have been eligible for credit if such member had been a member of the fund at the time such service was rendered; provided, however, that such term shall not include a period of more than five years of such service. (b) Any person who is a member of the fund on July 1, 2000, and who is at least 53 years old on that date shall be entitled to credit for prior eligible service, provided that such person satisfies the following requirements: (1) The member or applicant for membership files with the board on or before September 1, 2000 30, 2014, an application for such credit in the form prescribed by the board; and (2) At the time of application for credit, the member or applicant for membership pays either:
(A) Pays to the fund for each month of prior eligible service credit sought an amount equal to the contributions that would have been made had the member or applicant been a member and entitled to credit during the period of prior eligible service, at the monthly contribution rate in effect at the time the application for credit is made, together with interest on such monthly amount from the date on which such contribution would have been made until the date of application for credit at a rate of 12 percent per year; or (B) Presents proof that such contributions were timely paid during such period. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall alter the requirements for membership in the fund or the limitations on membership or benefits of membership which would otherwise apply absent the benefit of prior eligible service credits under this Code section."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014, only if it is determined to have been concurrently funded as provided in Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Public Retirement Systems Standards Law"; otherwise, this Act shall not become effective and shall be automatically repealed in its entirety on July 1, 2014, as required by subsection (a) of Code Section 47-20-50.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

The following Fiscal Note, as required by law, was read by the Secretary:

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Department of Audits and Accounts
270 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 1-156 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
GREG S. GRIFFIN State Auditor (404) 656-2174
October 14, 2013
The Honorable Fran Millar, Chairman Senate Retirement Committee Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 319-B Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification Substitute to Senate Bill 235 (LC 21 2250S)
Dear Chairman Millar:
This substitute bill would amend provisions relating to membership in the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund. Specifically, this bill would change the definition of `firefighter.' As a result, certain persons who work at least 1,040 hours would become eligible to join the Fund. To be eligible for membership, the person must be compensated for their position, hold a current firefighter's certification, and actually perform the function of preventing and suppressing fires. This bill would also change the definition of `prior eligible service' to mean service rendered between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2014 as a firefighter in part-time employment. Persons wishing to obtain creditable service for such part-time service must submit his or her application and required payments to the Board by September 30, 2014.
This is to certify that this substitute bill is a fiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.
Respectfully,
/s/ Greg S. Griffin State Auditor

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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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B E Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James E Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E E Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

SB 235, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Hill of the 32nd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SB 332. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Crosby of the 13th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-10-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the jurisdiction of magistrate courts, so as to increase the fine amount for contempt of court; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B E Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden N Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson N Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James E Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E E Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 5.

SB 332, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SR 847. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Tolleson of the 20th, Jones of the 10th and Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the change of use of certain Heritage Preserve dedicated real property located in Rockdale and Henry Counties; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide an effective date; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay

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Y Butler Y Carter, B E Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James E Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E E Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

SR 847, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 809. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Duncan of the 26th, Nix of the 69th, Caldwell of the 131st, Fludd of the 64th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to prohibit bad faith assertions of patent infringement; to provide for definitions; to provide for factors for determining whether a bad faith assertion of patent infringement has been made; to require the posting of a bond when a bad faith claim of patent infringement has been made; to provide for enforcement; to provide for damages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Miller of the 49th.

The Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee offered the following substitute to HB 809:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to prohibit bad faith assertions of patent infringement; to provide for definitions; to provide for factors for determining whether a bad faith assertion of patent infringement has been made; to require the posting of a bond

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when a bad faith claim of patent infringement has been made; to provide for a civil cause of action; to provide for enforcement; to provide for damages; to provide for exclusions; 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 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 27A
10-1-770. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Claims in the patent' means the extent of protection conferred by a patent. (2) 'Demand letter' means a letter, e-mail, or other written communication asserting or claiming that the target has engaged in patent infringement. (3) 'Target' means a person:
(A) Who has received a demand letter or against whom an assertion or allegation of patent infringement has been made; (B) Who has been threatened with litigation or against whom a lawsuit has been filed alleging patent infringement; or (C) Whose customers have received a demand letter asserting that use of such person's product, service, or technology infringes a patent.
10-1-771. (a) A person shall not make a bad faith assertion of patent infringement. (b) A court may consider the following factors as evidence that a person has made a bad faith assertion of patent infringement:
(1) The demand letter does not contain the following information: (A) The patent number; (B) The name and address of the patent owner or owners and assignee or assignees, if any; and (C) Factual allegations concerning the specific areas in which the target's products, services, and technology infringe the patent or are covered by the claims in the patent;
(2) Prior to sending the demand letter, the person fails to conduct an analysis comparing the claims in the patent to the target's products, services, and technology, or such an analysis was done but does not identify specific areas in which the products, services, and technology are covered by the claims in the patent; (3) The demand letter lacks the information described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the target requests such information, and the author of the demand letter fails to provide such information within a reasonable period of time;

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(4) The demand letter demands payment of a license fee or response within an unreasonably short period of time; (5) The person offers to license the patent for an amount that is not based on a reasonable estimate of the value of the patent; (6) The claim or assertion of patent infringement is meritless, and the person knew, or should have known, that the claim or assertion is meritless; (7) The claim or assertion of patent infringement is deceptive; (8) The person or its subsidiaries or affiliates have previously filed or threatened to file one or more lawsuits based on the same or similar claim of patent infringement and:
(A) Those threats or lawsuits lacked the information described in paragraph (1) of this subsection; or (B) The person attempted to enforce the claim of patent infringement in litigation, and a court found the claim to be meritless; or (9) Any other factor the court finds relevant. (c) A court may consider the following factors as evidence that a person has not made a bad faith assertion of patent infringement: (1) The demand letter contains the information described in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section; (2) Where the demand letter lacks the information described in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section and the target requests the information, the author of the demand letter provides the information within a reasonable period of time; (3) The author of the demand letter engages in a good faith effort to establish that the target has infringed the patent and to negotiate an appropriate remedy; (4) The author of the demand letter makes a substantial investment in the use of the patent or in the production or sale of a product or item covered by the patent; (5) The author of the demand letter is: (A) The inventor or joint inventor of the patent or, in the case of a patent filed by and awarded to an assignee of the original inventor or joint inventor, is the original assignee; or (B) An institution of higher education or a technology transfer organization owned or affiliated with an institution of higher education; (6) The author of the demand letter has: (A) Demonstrated good faith business practices in previous efforts to enforce the patent, or a substantially similar patent; or (B) Successfully enforced the patent, or a substantially similar patent, through litigation; or (7) Any other factor the court finds relevant.
10-1-772. If proceedings are initiated in a court of competent jurisdiction by the author of a demand letter or the author's agent, principal, client, or employee, a target may move that a bad faith assertion of patent infringement has been made in violation of this

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article and request that a protective order be issued as described in this Code section. Upon such motion and a finding by the court that a target has established a reasonable likelihood that an author of a demand letter has made a bad faith assertion of patent infringement, the court shall require the author of the demand letter to post a bond in an amount equal to a good faith estimate of the target's expenses of litigation, including an estimate of reasonable attorney's fees, conditioned upon payment of any amounts finally determined to be due to the target. A hearing shall be held if either party so requests. A bond ordered pursuant to this Code section shall not exceed $250,000.00. The court may waive the bond requirement if it finds the author of the demand letter has available assets equal to the amount of the proposed bond or for other good cause shown.
10-1-773. (a) A violation of this article shall constitute an unfair and deceptive act or practice in the conduct of consumer transactions under Part 2 of Article 15 of this chapter, the 'Fair Business Practices Act,' and the enforcement against any such violation shall be by public enforcement by the administrator and shall be enforceable through private action. (b) Whenever it may appear to the administrator that any person is using or has used any method, act, or practice declared by this article to be unlawful and that proceedings would be in the public interest, the administrator may bring action in a court of competent jurisdiction. Upon a showing by the administrator that a person has violated this article, the court may enter or grant any or all of the relief provided for in Code Section 10-1-397. (c) Any person who suffers injury or damages as a result of a violation of this article may bring an action individually against the person or persons engaged in such violation under the rules of civil procedure to seek equitable injunctive relief and to recover his or her general and exemplary damages sustained as a consequence thereof in any court having jurisdiction over the defendant. Such relief may include:
(1) Restitution to any person or persons adversely affected by a defendant's actions in violation of this article; (2) Punitive damages in an amount equal to $50,000.00 or three times the combined total of damages, costs, and fees, whichever is greater; (3) Expenses of litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees; and (4) Other relief as the court deems just and equitable. (d) Except as otherwise provided, this article is cumulative with other laws and is not exclusive.
10-1-774. A demand letter or civil action that includes a claim for relief arising under 35 U.S.C. Section 271(e)(2) or 42 U.S.C. Section 262 shall not be subject to the provisions of this article."
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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B E Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport N Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James E Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E E Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton N Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 4.

HB 809, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 343. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Unterman of the 45th, Bethel of the 54th, Miller of the 49th, Hill of the 4th 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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, the "Quality Basic Education Act," shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association meets certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Senator Mullis of the 53rd asked unanimous consent that SB 343 be committed to the Senate Rules Committee to be placed on the General Calendar from the Rules Calendar. The consent was granted, and SB 343 was committed to the Senate General Calendar.

The following communications were received by the Secretary:
LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334 (404) 656-5000
21 February 2014
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 Dan Moody was reelected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 6th Congressional District. He will serve for a term expiring April 15, 2019. This certificate is furnished to you pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20.
With all good wishes, I am,
Respectfully,
/s/ Wayne R. Allen Legislative Counsel

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

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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 19, 2014, in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol Building. At that caucus, Honorable Dan Moody was elected as a member of the State Transportation Board from the 6th Congressional District to serve a term expiring April 15, 2019.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Honorable David Shafer Senator, District 48 CHAIRMAN
/s/ Honorable Jan Jones Representative, District 47 SECRETARY

LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL ATLANTA, GA 30334 (404) 656-5000
TO: HONORABLE BRIAN KEMP SECRETARY OF STATE
This is to certify that Honorable Dan Moody has been elected, pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20, as a member of the State Transportation Board from the 6th Congressional District for a term expiring April 15, 2019.
/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
21 February 2014
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 reelected as the member of the State Transportation Board from the 12th Congressional District. He will serve for a term expiring April 15, 2019. This certificate is furnished to you pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 32-2-20.
With all good wishes, I am,
Respectfully,
/s/ Wayne R. Allen Legislative Counsel

LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL ATLANTA, GA 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 19, 2014, in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol

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Building. At that caucus, Honorable Don Grantham was elected as a member of the State Transportation Board from the 12th Congressional District to serve a term expiring April 15, 2019.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Honorable Jay Roberts Representative, District 155 CHAIRMAN
/s/ Honorable Ben Harbin Representative, District 122 SECRETARY

LEGISLATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL 316 STATE CAPITOL ATLANTA, GA 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 a member of the State Transportation Board from the 12th Congressional District for a term expiring April 15, 2019.
/s/ HONORABLE CASEY CAGLE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
/s/ HONORABLE DAVID RALSTON SPEAKER, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate stand adjourned pursuant to HR 1333 until 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 24, 2014; the motion prevailed, and at 11:17 a.m. the President announced the Senate adjourned.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, February 24, 2014
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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

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

HB 423.

By Representatives Allison of the 8th, Jasperse of the 11th, Dutton of the 157th, Shaw of the 176th, Powell of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-2-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to field and retriever trials, permits, and hunting licenses, so as to provide that live raccoons may be used in sanctioned organization field trial competitions under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 436.

By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Hill of the 22nd, Sheldon of the 104th, Carson of the 46th, Caldwell of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-2-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons ineligible to hold office, vacation of office, and validity of acts performed while in office, so as to authorize counties and municipalities to provide by local law for district durational residency requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 610. HB 670. HB 783. HB 834.

By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Brockway of the 102nd, Shaw of the 176th and Hugley of the 136th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, so as to provide for the licensing and regulation of public adjusters; to provide for definitions; to provide for written contracts; to provide for standard of conduct; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Ballinger of the 23rd, Quick of the 117th, Strickland of the 111th and Welch of the 110th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-490 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration of businesses using trade names, so as to require registration of trade names with the clerk of superior court; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts, so as to establish a state-wide trade name registry; to provide for duties of clerks of superior courts; to provide for fees; to provide for related matters; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Burns of the 159th, Knight of the 130th, Pruett of the 149th, Strickland of the 111th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 27 and Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish and to waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, respectively, so as to update provisions relating to rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations; to revise provisions relating to the implied consent warning for hunting under the influence cases; 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 101st and Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-82-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections for approval of bonded debt, so as to repeal a population Act provision relating to dates of bond elections; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 837. HB 943. HB 953. HB 986.

By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Powell of the 32nd, Golick of the 40th, Maxwell of the 17th, Powell of the 171st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agreements for probation services, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for the supervision of misdemeanor and county and city ordinance offenders by county and municipal probation officers and private probation services providers; to provide for the revocation, modification, and tolling of sentences under certain circumstances by county and municipal courts; to provide for the conditions of probation; to provide for the assessment and collection of costs of probation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Smith of the 134th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Broadrick of the 4th 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 generally, so as to require that a health benefit policy that provides coverage for intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer shall provide coverage no less favorable for orally administered chemotherapy; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide prohibited actions; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Pak of the 108th, Harrell of the 106th, Chandler of the 105th, Rice of the 95th, Clark of the 101st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit and providing for its powers, duties, jurisdiction, and officers, approved February 12, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 110), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the salary supplements for the judges of the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Black of the 174th, Carter of the 175th, Shaw of the 176th and Sharper of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Lowndes County, approved December 11, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, p. 176), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2332) and an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3551), so as to

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provide an additional judge for said court; to provide for the initial appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election and terms of office for the judges of said court; to provide for a chief judge of said court; to provide for the compensation of the judges of said court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 997. By Representative Greene of the 151st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a board of elections and registration for Early County and to provide for its powers, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 999.

By Representatives Efstration of the 104th and Brockway of the 102nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new charter for the City of Dacula, approved February 21, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3040), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries of the city; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1001.

By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Rome 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 1002.

By Representative Epps of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Jeffersonville; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1003.

By Representative Epps of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Irwinton; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1012. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Metter to increase the excise tax levied 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 1015. By Representative Caldwell of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Concord, Georgia, approved March 28, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4793), so as to increase the term of office of the mayor and city councilmembers; to remove the cap on the annual millage rate; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1016. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th and Fludd of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Fairburn 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 for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1017. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th and Fludd of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Fairburn 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 1018. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Hart County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1019. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Hartwell 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 1022. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Oak Park; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1028. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Golick of the 40th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Cooper of the 43rd, Carson of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County, approved June 19, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2075), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3808), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:
HR 1161. By Representatives Caldwell of the 131st, Golick of the 40th and Fleming of the 121st:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase from three years to seven years the time for which a district attorney shall have been an active-status member of the State Bar of Georgia; to provide that any district attorney holding office on January 1, 2015, shall continue to be eligible to hold such office; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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

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SB 403. By Senator Burke of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 21A of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Medicaid Care Management Organizations Act," so as to require care management organizations to approve credentialing applications within a certain time frame; to provide for a standardized credentialing application; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 404. By Senators Heath of the 31st, Gooch of the 51st, Crane of the 28th, Murphy of the 27th, Hill of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of licenses to operate a motor vehicle, so as to remove evidence of approved deferred action status from the list of available documents for use in the issuance of a temporary driver's license or permit; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 405. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Attorney General, so as to establish the Office of the State Prosecutor; to provide for the manner of appointment, term of office, qualifications, removal, filling of vacancies, duties, powers, and procedures of the State Prosecutor; to provide for the State Prosecutor Selection and Disabilities Commission and its membership, selection, and duties; to provide for reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 406. By Senators McKoon of the 29th and Hill of the 6th:
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 procedures relative to the Department of Administrative Services, so as to change certain provisions relating to contracting with companies having business operations in Sudan, scrutinized companies, and certifications;

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to make certain of such provisions applicable to contracting with companies having business operations in Iran; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 407. By Senator Davis of the 22nd:
A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 13 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special provisions for motorcycles, so as to repeal certain provisions relating handlebars; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
SB 408. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to define certain terms; to impose certain requirements for the use of maximum allowable cost pricing by pharmacy benefits managers; to provide for enforcement of such requirements; to provide for requirements relating to in-person pharmacy; to amend Code Section 26-4-118 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights, so as to provide for applicability to certain entities licensed by the Commissioner of Insurance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 409. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Harbison of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs in elementary and secondary education, so as to enact the "Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act"; to provide definitions; to require an evaluation of a blind or visually impaired child to determine such child's need for Braille instruction; to require Braille instruction in the individualized education program of a blind or visually impaired student; to provide requirements for textbook publishers relating to electronic materials; to provide license requirements relating to Braille for certain teachers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Youth.

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SB 410. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Harbison of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to provide for authority to operate vehicles for hire equipped to transport passengers in wheelchairs throughout this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations (General).
SB 411. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Shafer of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds and recognizances, so as to reduce the cash escrow account or other form of collateral required for professional bonding companies that have continuously operated for more than 12 months; to increase fees for sureties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
SB 412. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, computation, and rate of and exemptions from state income taxes, so as to increase the amount of the basic skills education program tax credit; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
SR 1018. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Thompson of the 33rd, Thompson of the 14th, Hill of the 6th and Tippins of the 37th:
A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Edward W. "Kip" Klein III and dedicating a road in his honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
SR 1027. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Shafer of the 48th, Ginn of the 47th and Albers of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION creating the SPLOST Reform Joint Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SR 1029. By Senators Crane of the 28th, Shafer of the 48th, McKoon of the 29th, Gooch of the 51st, Albers of the 56th and others:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit the aggregate annual debt service of the state from exceeding 8 percent of the total revenue receipts of the state for the prior fiscal year; to provide for applicability; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
SR 1031. By Senator Balfour of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to declare English as the official language of the State of Georgia; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 423. By Representatives Allison of the 8th, Jasperse of the 11th, Dutton of the 157th, Shaw of the 176th, Powell of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-2-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to field and retriever trials, permits, and hunting licenses, so as to provide that live raccoons may be used in sanctioned organization field trial competitions under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment.
HB 436. By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Hill of the 22nd, Sheldon of the 104th, Carson of the 46th, Caldwell of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-2-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons ineligible to hold office, vacation of office, and validity of acts performed while in office, so as to authorize counties and municipalities to provide by local law for district durational residency requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ethics.

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HB 610. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Brockway of the 102nd, Shaw of the 176th and Hugley of the 136th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, so as to provide for the licensing and regulation of public adjusters; to provide for definitions; to provide for written contracts; to provide for standard of conduct; 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 Committee on Insurance and Labor.
HB 670. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Ballinger of the 23rd, Quick of the 117th, Strickland of the 111th and Welch of the 110th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-490 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration of businesses using trade names, so as to require registration of trade names with the clerk of superior court; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts, so as to establish a state-wide trade name registry; to provide for duties of clerks of superior courts; to provide for fees; to provide for related matters; to correct a crossreference; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 783. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Burns of the 159th, Knight of the 130th, Pruett of the 149th, Strickland of the 111th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 27 and Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish and to waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, respectively, so as to update provisions relating to rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations; to revise provisions relating to the implied consent warning for hunting under the influence cases; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment.

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HB 834. By Representatives Clark of the 101st and Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-82-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections for approval of bonded debt, so as to repeal a population Act provision relating to dates of bond elections; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations (General).
HB 837. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Powell of the 32nd, Golick of the 40th, Maxwell of the 17th, Powell of the 171st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agreements for probation services, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for the supervision of misdemeanor and county and city ordinance offenders by county and municipal probation officers and private probation services providers; to provide for the revocation, modification, and tolling of sentences under certain circumstances by county and municipal courts; to provide for the conditions of probation; to provide for the assessment and collection of costs of probation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
HB 943. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Smith of the 134th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Broadrick of the 4th 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 generally, so as to require that a health benefit policy that provides coverage for intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer shall provide coverage no less favorable for orally administered chemotherapy; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide prohibited actions; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.
HB 953. By Representatives Pak of the 108th, Harrell of the 106th, Chandler of the 105th, Rice of the 95th, Clark of the 101st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit and providing for its powers, duties, jurisdiction, and officers, approved

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February 12, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 110), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the salary supplements for the judges of the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 986. By Representatives Black of the 174th, Carter of the 175th, Shaw of the 176th and Sharper of the 177th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Lowndes County, approved December 11, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, p. 176), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2332) and an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3551), so as to provide an additional judge for said court; to provide for the initial appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election and terms of office for the judges of said court; to provide for a chief judge of said court; to provide for the compensation of the judges of said court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 997. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a board of elections and registration for Early County and to provide for its powers, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 999. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th and Brockway of the 102nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new charter for the City of Dacula, approved February 21, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3040), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries of the city; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

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HB 1001. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Lumsden of the 12th and Coomer of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Rome 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1002. By Representative Epps of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Jeffersonville; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1003. By Representative Epps of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Irwinton; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1012. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Metter to increase the excise tax levied 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1015. By Representative Caldwell of the 131st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Concord, Georgia, approved March 28, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4793), so as to increase the term of office of the mayor and city councilmembers; to remove the cap on the annual millage rate; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

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HB 1016. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th and Fludd of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Fairburn 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 for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1017. By Representatives Beasley-Teague of the 65th and Fludd of the 64th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Fairburn 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1018. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Hart County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1019. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Hartwell 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1022. By Representative Parrish of the 158th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Oak Park; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

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HB 1028. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Golick of the 40th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Cooper of the 43rd, Carson of the 46th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County, approved June 19, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2075), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3808), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

HR 1161. By Representatives Caldwell of the 131st, Golick of the 40th and Fleming of the 121st:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase from three years to seven years the time for which a district attorney shall have been an active-status member of the State Bar of Georgia; to provide that any district attorney holding office on January 1, 2015, shall continue to be eligible to hold such office; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

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

SR 70 SR 941

Do Pass Do Pass

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

Mr. President:

The Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations 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 800 Do Pass HB 865 Do Pass

HB 851 Do Pass by substitute HB 888 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 824 SB 377

SB 98 SB 384

SB 167 SB 386

SB 282 SB 397

SB 334 SR 747

SB 363

Senator Ginn of the 47th asked unanimous consent that Senator Gooch of the 51st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Gooch 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 Davenport of the 44th 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 Davis of the 22nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Davis was excused.

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

Golden of the 8th

Thompson of the 5th

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Burke Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Dugan Ginn Harbison Harper Heath

Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E Ligon Lucas McKoon Millar Miller

Mullis Murphy Orrock Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, B Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson Williams

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Not answering were Senators:

Butler (Excused) Golden (Excused) Thompson, C. (Excused)

Davis (Excused) Gooch (Excused)

Fort Ramsey (Excused)

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 Norman Thomas, Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

The President recognized U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson. Senator Isakson addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Stone of the 23rd introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. W. Mark Newton.

Senator Tolleson of the 20th commended the 4-H Clubs of Georgia and Mr. Oakley Perry, Mr. Arch Smith, and the 2013-2014 4-H Leadership Team and recognized February 24, 2014, as 4-H Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 815, adopted previously. President Oakley Perry and State 4-H Leader Arch Smith addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Jones of the 25th recognized February 24, 2014, as the first Jackson-Butts County Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 977, adopted previously. Mayor Kay Pippin addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Hufstetler of the 52nd recognized the Anesthesiology Assistants of Georgia, commended by SR 1010, adopted previously. Association President Joy R. Rusmisell addressed the Senate briefly.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 1019. By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Unterman of the 45th, Cowsert of the 46th and Gooch of the 51st:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Barrow County on its 100th year anniversary; and for other purposes.

SR 1020. By Senator Ginn of the 47th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Avery B. Drake; and for other purposes.

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SR 1021. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Harper of the 7th, Ginn of the 47th, Burke of the 11th and Jones of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 17, 2014, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 1022. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cliff Rutledge; and for other purposes.
SR 1023. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Unterman of the 45th, Balfour of the 9th, Gooch of the 51st and Murphy of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Virgil R. Williams; and for other purposes.
SR 1024. By Senators Miller of the 49th, Ginn of the 47th, Unterman of the 45th, Wilkinson of the 50th and Cowsert of the 46th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Donald Eugene Panoz; and for other purposes.
SR 1025. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Lavenia Clarke Holm; and for other purposes.
SR 1026. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Jackson of the 24th, Tolleson of the 20th, Cowsert of the 46th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia linemen and recognizing April 18, 2014, as Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 1028. By Senators Davenport of the 44th, Jones of the 10th, Jackson of the 2nd, Seay of the 34th, James of the 35th and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Deacon James Banks; and for other purposes.
SR 1030. By Senators Chance of the 16th, Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st and Orrock of the 36th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the contributions of the Republic of Turkey and the Turkic American Federation of Southeast and encouraging the creation of a Georgian-Turkish Friendship Task Force; 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

Monday February 24, 2014 Twenty-seventh Legislative Day

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

HB 800

Golden of the 8th LANIER COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Lanier County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 851

Unterman of the 45th CITY OF SUGAR HILL

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia, approved May 14, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3546), as amended, so as to provide for the incorporation of certain parcels of land into the corporate limits of the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. SUBSTITUTE

HB 865

Harper of the 7th BERRIEN COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of elections and registration for Berrien County, approved May 5, 2005 (Ga. L. 2005, p. 3710), so as to provide for composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; 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:

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HB 888

Jones of the 25th CITY OF RUTLEDGE

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Rutledge 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 substitute to the following bill was put upon its adoption:

*HB 851:

The Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following substitute to HB 851:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia, approved May 14, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3546), as amended, so as to provide for the incorporation of certain parcels of land into the corporate limits of the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.
An Act creating a new charter for the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia, approved May 14, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3546), as amended, is amended by designating the language contained in Exhibit A as paragraph (1) of Exhibit A and by adding a new paragraph (2) of Exhibit A, to read as follows:
"(2) As of the adoption of this 2014 amendment of this charter, the boundaries of the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia, are intended to include and are hereby declared to include all of the area included within the corporate boundaries upon the effective date of this charter which includes all areas described in the previous charter, Ga. L. 1975, p.3232 as amended, particularly by Ga. L. 2003, p. 3546, all properties added through amendments to that charter and all properties added by all annexation ordinances adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City of Sugar Hill since January of 2003, plus the additional property as added by this 2014 amendment. These boundaries are shown on a map entitled the Official Map of the Corporate Limits of the City of Sugar

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Hill, Georgia, dated November 12, 2013 which map is maintained in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia, and is incorporated herein by reference. The properties described herein and shown on the map are intended to include and are hereby declared to include all of the property included in the tax parcels set forth in paragraph (1) of this Exhibit A as those tax parcels existed on the tax rolls and tax maps of Gwinnett County for the year 2002, and all properties annexed by ordinances approved by the Mayor and Council of the City of Sugar Hill since January, 2003, and all property included in the tax parcels set forth below as those tax parcels exist on the tax rolls and tax maps of Gwinnett County for the year 2013, and all of the public roadways and rights of way adjacent to those parcels, including railroad rights of way lying adjacent to those parcels or to the public roadways lying adjacent to those parcels:

7-256-012 7-257-237 7-339-214 7-339-219

7-256-150 7-257-247 7-339-216 7-364-009

7-256-152 7-323-032 7-339-217 7-364-060

7-257-092 7-339-027A 7-339-218 7-364-062"

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval or on June 1, 2014, whichever date is later.

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

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 50, nays 3, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke E Butler

Y Harbison Y Harper
Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack

Y Mullis N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer

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Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane
Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis N Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the local bills, the yeas were 50, nays 3.

The bills on the Local Consent Calendar, except HB 851, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

HB 851, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Shafer of the 48th asked unanimous consent to engross SR 415, which was on today's Senate Rules Calendar.

Senator Henson of the 41st objected.

On the motion, the yeas were 28, nays 13, and the motion to engross SR 415 lost.

Senator Shafer of the 48th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in defeating the motion to engross SR 415.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke E Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate

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N Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 17; the motion for reconsideration prevailed.

Senator Shafer of the 48th moved to engross SR 415.

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke E Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 37, nays 16; the motion prevailed, and SR 415 was engrossed.

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

Albers of the 56th

Heath of the 31st

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SB 255
SB 320 SR 415 SB 324
SB 339
SB 352 SB 356 SB 367
SR 828

SENATE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2014 TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY
"Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act"; enact (Substitute)(TRANS-6th)
Veterans Court Divisions; create (Substitute)(JUDYNC-15th)
Taxes; increase in state income tax rate prohibited -CA (FIN-48th)
Peace Officers; harmonize definitions; employed or appointed by the Department of Juvenile Justice regarding their duties (JUDYNC-23rd)
Retirement and Pension; revise, modernize, correct errors/omissions in said title; Code Revision Commission (RET-23rd)
Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness; create (H&HS-45th)
Georgians of Great Character Month; declare September (ED&Y-37th)
Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions; change the eligibility to be a member of a commission (SLGO(G)-6th)
Joint Study Committee on Emergency Relocation of Abused Adults; create (H&HS-45th)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Mullis of the 53rd, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

SB 255. By Senators Hill of the 6th, Gooch of the 51st, Dugan of the 30th, Davis of the 22nd and Beach of the 21st:

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 enact the "Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act"; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate Transportation Committee offered the following substitute to SB 255:
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 enact the "Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act"; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for definitions; to provide guidelines for projects; to create the Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act Guidelines Committee and to provide for its membership, terms, allowances, duties, and support; to provide for the manner by which projects may be initiated; to provide for the approval process for projects; to provide for evaluation criteria and review; to provide for agreements; to provide for default and remedies; to provide for financing and grants; to provide for service contracts; to provide for the dedication of certain property interests; to provide for sovereign immunity; to provide for police powers; to provide for application of open meetings and open records laws; to provide for legislative oversight; 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 "Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act."
SECTION 2. 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 5C
50-5C-1. (a) The General Assembly finds that:
(1) There is a public need for timely acquisition, design, construction, improvement, renovation, expansion, equipping, maintenance, operation, implementation, or installation of public infrastructure and government facilities within the state that serve a public need and purpose; (2) Such public need may not be wholly satisfied by existing methods of procurement in which qualifying projects are acquired, designed, constructed, improved, renovated, expanded, equipped, maintained, operated, implemented, or installed; (3) There are inadequate resources to develop public infrastructure and government facilities for the benefit of citizens of this state, and there is demonstrated evidence that public-private partnerships can meet these needs by leveraging and supplementing limited public funds available for public projects and providing other

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benefits to the public; (4) Financial incentives exist under state and federal tax provisions that promote public entities to enter into partnerships with private entities to develop qualifying projects; and (5) Authorizing private entities to develop or operate one or more qualifying projects may result in the availability of such projects to the public in a more timely or less costly fashion, thereby serving the public safety, benefit, and welfare. (b) Nothing in this chapter 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 chapter. This chapter does not alter the eminent domain laws of this state or grant the power of eminent domain to any person who is not expressly granted that power under other state law. (c) Nothing in this chapter shall apply to or affect the State Transportation Board, the Department of Transportation, or the State Road and Tollway Authority, or any project thereof.
50-5C-2. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Affected local jurisdiction' means any county, municipality, or school district in which all or a portion of a qualifying project is located. (2) 'Appropriating body' means the body responsible for appropriating or authorizing funding to pay for a qualifying project. (3) 'Comprehensive agreement' means the comprehensive agreement between the private entity and the responsible public entity required by Code Section 50-5C-8. (4) 'Develop' or 'development' means to plan, design, develop, finance, lease, acquire, install, construct, operate, maintain, or expand. (5) 'Local authority' means any local authority created pursuant to a local or general Act of the General Assembly, including a joint public instrumentality. (6) 'Local government' means any county, municipality, consolidated government or school district. (7) 'Material default' means any default by the private entity in the performance of its duties under the comprehensive agreement that jeopardizes adequate service to the public from a qualifying project. (8) 'Private entity' means any natural person, corporation, general partnership, limited liability company, limited partnership, joint venture, business trust, public benefit corporation, nonprofit entity, or other business entity. (9) 'Public entity' means the State of Georgia or a board, commission, authority, or department thereof, including, without limitation, public higher education institutions as well as a local government or local authority. (10) 'Qualifying project' means any project that meets a public purpose and public need and is identified as a qualifying project pursuant to Code Section 50-5C-3. Qualifying projects shall be located on real property owned or leased by a public entity or on other property owned or leased by a public entity and shall include,

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without limitation, any improvements necessary or desirable to any such property; or any airport project as defined in Code Section 6-4-3; or any port project as defined in Code Section 52-2-2; or operation of any existing public facility in a manner that results in reduced operating costs, including, but not limited to, energy conservation measures as defined in Code Section 50-37-2. This term shall not include and shall have no application to any project involving:
(A) The generation of electric energy for sale pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 46; (B) Communications services pursuant to Articles 4 and 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 46; (C) Cable and video services pursuant to Chapter 76 of Title 36; or (D) Water reservoir projects as defined in paragraph (10) of Code Section 12-5471, which shall be governed by Article 4 of Chapter 91 of Title 36. (11) 'Responsible public entity' means a public entity that has the power to develop the applicable qualifying project. For any qualifying project undertaken by member institutions of the University System of Georgia, the sole responsible public entity shall be the Board of Regents or its designees. For any qualifying project undertaken by a state agency, the sole responsible public entity shall be the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission. For any qualifying project undertaken by a local government or local authority, the sole responsible public entity shall be the governing authority of the local government undertaking a qualifying project. (12) 'Revenues' means all revenues, income, earnings, user fees, lease payments, or other service payments arising out of or in connection with supporting the development or operation of a qualifying project. (13) 'User fees' mean the rates, fees, or other charges imposed by the responsible public entity or the private entity of a qualifying project for use of all or a portion of such qualifying project pursuant to the comprehensive agreement.
50-5C-3. (a) The public entity responsible for the development or operation of a qualifying project shall issue guidelines prior to initiating a project or approving a proposal under this chapter. (b) Guidelines shall be reasonable, promote competition, and guide the selection of projects by the public entity. They shall include, at a minimum, the following:
(1) Procedures for preparing and publishing a list of qualifying projects; (2) Financial review and analysis procedures that may include, at a minimum:
(A) A cost-benefit analysis; (B) An assessment of opportunity cost and life cycle costs; (C) Consideration of the results of relevant studies; (D) Consideration of the nonfinancial benefits of a proposed project; (E) Evaluation of the public need for or benefit derived from the qualifying project; (F) Evaluation of the estimated cost of the qualifying project for reasonableness in relation to similar facilities; (G) Consideration of plans to ensure timely development or operation; (H) Consideration of the probable scope, complexity, or priority of the project;

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(I) Evaluation of risk sharing, including guaranteed cost or completion guarantees, added value, or debt or equity investments by the private entity; and (J) Consideration of any increase in funding, dedicated revenue source, or other economic benefit that would not otherwise be available; (3) Reasonable criteria for choosing among competing proposals; (4) Suggested timelines for selecting proposals and negotiating an interim or comprehensive agreement according to Code Section 50-5C-10; (5) Procedures to determine the adequacy of the information released when seeking competing proposals as under Code Section 50-5C-6 and provide for the enhancement of that information, if deemed necessary, to encourage competition; (6) Criteria, key decision points, and approvals required to ensure that the responsible public entity considers the extent of competition before selecting proposals and negotiating an interim or comprehensive agreement; (7) Criteria for determining any fees authorized in Code Section 50-5C-5 that the public entity elects to charge; and (8) A process for posting and publishing of public notice of a private entity's request for approval of a qualifying project, including: (A) Specific information and documentation to be released regarding the nature, timing, and scope of the qualifying project submitted pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 50-5C-5; (B) A reasonable time period as determined by the responsible public entity to encourage competition and public-private partnerships in accordance with the goals of this chapter, such reasonable period not to be less than 90 days, during which time the responsible public entity shall receive competing proposals pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 50-5C-7; (C) A process for posting such proposal on the Georgia Procurement Registry; and (D) For local government projects, confirmation that the public notice complies with applicable local laws and regulations.
50-5C-4. (a) The Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act Guidelines Committee is established to prepare model guidelines for public entities in the implementation of this chapter. Such guidelines shall be prepared for the purpose of creating consistent requirements for private entities who seek to participate in the construction or development of a qualifying project throughout the State of Georgia. These guidelines shall be mandatory for all state agencies, the State of Georgia, or a board, commission, authority, or department thereof, including, without limitation, public higher education institutions, conducting projects under this chapter, but shall be optional for local governments acting under this chapter so long as local guidelines are not inconsistent with this chapter. Failure by a local authority to adopt guidelines that comply with this provision shall result in the nullification of any agreement entered into pursuant to this chapter. (b) The committee shall be composed of 12 persons. Except for the local government

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officials or staff appointed to the committee, each committee member shall have subject matter expertise in architecture, construction management, engineering, finance, or real estate development. These appointments shall be made as follows:
(1) The following members shall be appointed by the Governor: (A) One member or employee of a county governing authority; (B) One member or employee of a municipal governing authority; (C) One member or employee of a local board of education; (D) One member or employee of the State Properties Commission; (E) One member or employee of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; and (F) One member or employee of the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission;
(2) The following members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
(A) One member of the business community with expertise in construction management employed by a firm with less than $25 million in annual revenue; (B) One member of the business community who is a licensed architect; and (C) One member of the business community with expertise in real estate development; and (3) The following members shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor: (A) One member of the business community with expertise in construction management employed by a firm with more than $25 million in annual revenue; (B) One member of the business community with expertise in engineering; and (C) One member of the business community with expertise in finance. (c) The terms of these committee appointments shall be for two years. The committee shall meet once a month or as needed and shall issue model guidance to public entities no later than July 1, 2015. Such guidance shall be updated every two years. The members of the committee shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson who shall serve for two-year terms in such office. No member of the committee from the business community or other employee from the member's firm shall submit a proposal for a qualifying project during the member's term of service on the committee and for one year afterward. (d) Any legislative members of the committee shall receive the allowances provided 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 committee who are state officials or employees, other than legislative members, shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members of the committee 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 expenses of state officials, other than legislative members, and state employees shall come from funds appropriated to or otherwise available in their respective departments. All other funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this

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chapter shall come from funds appropriated to the House of Representatives and the Senate. (e) Staff support shall be provided by the Department of Administrative Services, the Governor's Office, the Office of Planning and Budget, the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the Office of Legislative Counsel.
50-5C-5. (a) The responsible public entity may request proposals or invite bids from private entities for the development of qualifying projects according to procedures set forth in Code Section 50-5C-7. (b) A private entity may also request approval of a qualifying project by the responsible public entity, provided that the project has been previously identified in a published list of qualifying projects by the public entity. Any such request shall be accompanied by the following material and information:
(1) A project description, including the location of the qualifying project, the conceptual design of such facility or facilities, and a conceptual plan for the provision of services or technology infrastructure; (2) A feasibility statement that includes:
(A) The method by which the private entity proposes to secure any necessary property interests required for the qualifying project; (B) A list of all permits and approvals required for the qualifying project from local, state, or federal agencies; and (C) A list of public utility facilities, if any, that will be crossed by the qualifying project and a statement of the plans of the private entity to accommodate such crossings; (3) A schedule for the initiation and completion of the qualifying project to include the proposed major responsibilities and timeline for activities to be performed by both the public and private entity as well as a proposed schedule for obtaining the permits and approvals required in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of this subsection; (4) A financial plan setting forth the private entity's general plans for financing the qualifying project, including the sources of the private entity's funds and identification of any dedicated revenue source or proposed debt or equity investment on the behalf of the private entity; a description of user fees, lease payments, and other service payments over the term of the interim or comprehensive agreement pursuant to Code Section 50-5C-9 or 50-5C-10 and the methodology and circumstances for changes to such user fees, lease payments, and other service payments over time; (5) A business case statement that shall include a basic description of any indirect and direct benefits that the private entity can provide in delivering the qualified project, including relevant cost, quality, and time frame data; (6) The names and addresses of the persons who may be contacted for further information concerning the request; and (7) Such additional material and information as the responsible public entity may reasonably request.

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(c) The responsible public entity and any affected local jurisdiction may charge a reasonable fee to cover the costs of processing, reviewing, and evaluating the request, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees and fees for financial, technical, and other necessary advisors or consultants as prescribed by paragraph (7) of subsection (b) of Code Section 50-5C-3, subject to the following:
(1) The responsible public entity or any affected local jurisdiction may retain such fees regardless of whether it enters into an agreement for a qualifying project with any private entity; and (2) The responsible public entity or any affected local jurisdiction may, at its sole discretion, require fees to be paid by the private entity directly to a consultant designated by the responsible public entity. If a private entity requests a qualifying project for approval and the responsible public entity enters into an interim or comprehensive agreement pursuant to Code Section 505C-9 or 50-5C-10 with a competing private entity, the competing private entity shall be required to reimburse any fee charged pursuant to this Code section to the private entity that originally submitted the request. (d) Any private entity submitting a proposal to a responsible public entity under subsection (b) of this Code section shall notify each affected local jurisdiction by furnishing a copy of its request or proposal to each affected local jurisdiction. (e) Each affected local jurisdiction that is not a responsible public entity for the respective qualifying project may, within 60 days after receiving such notice, submit any comments it may have in writing on the proposed qualifying project to the responsible public entity and indicate whether the facility is compatible with local plans and budgets. Such comments shall be given consideration by the responsible public entity prior to entering an interim or comprehensive agreement with a private entity pursuant to Code Section 50-5C-9 or 50-5C-10. A qualifying project shall be consistent with zoning and land use regulations of the responsible public entity and each affected local jurisdiction. (f) Subsection (b) of this Code section shall only apply to a local government or local authority if such local jurisdiction adopts a rule, regulation, or ordinance affirming its application.
50-5C-6. (a) Any private entity seeking authorization under this chapter to develop a qualifying project may initiate the approval process by requesting approval pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 50-5C-5 or the responsible public entity may request proposals or invite bids pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 50-5C-5. (b) Any facility, building, infrastructure, or improvement included in an invitation or request for approval under subsection (a) or (b) of Code Section 50-5C-5 as a part of a qualifying project shall be identified specifically or conceptually. (c) Upon receipt by the responsible public entity of a proposal submitted by a private entity initiating the approval process pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 50-5C5, the responsible public entity shall determine whether to consider such proposal.

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50-5C-7. (a) The responsible public entity may grant approval of the development of a qualifying project, if the responsible public entity determines that the requirements set forth in the applicable guidelines are satisfied. (b) The approval of the responsible public entity shall be subject to the selected private entity's entering into an interim or comprehensive agreement pursuant to Code Section 50-5C-9 or 50-5C-10 with the responsible public entity. (c) Nothing in this chapter or in an interim or comprehensive agreement entered into pursuant to this chapter shall be deemed to enlarge, diminish, or affect the authority, if any, otherwise possessed by the responsible public entity to take action that would impact the debt capacity of this state or any local government. (d) The responsible public entity may reject any proposal initiated by a private entity pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 50-5C-5 at any time and shall not be required to provide a reason for its denial. If the responsible public entity determines not to approve a proposal submitted by the private entity pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 50-5C-5, it shall return the proposal together with all accompanying documentation to the private entity. (e) If the responsible public entity chooses to approve a qualifying project submitted according to subsection (b) of Code Section 50-5C-5, the public entity shall make such project public according to guidelines consistent with Code Section 50-5C-3 and shall see competing proposals through the process set forth by the guidelines. Public notice requests shall be made at least 90 days prior to the date set for receipt of proposals by posting the legal notice on the Georgia Procurement Registry. All proposals then submitted for qualifying projects shall be evaluated according to Code Section 50-5C-8 prior to entering into a comprehensive or interim agreement with a private entity for the qualifying project.
50-5C-8. (a) The provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of this title shall not apply to this chapter. However, a responsible public entity may enter into a comprehensive or interim agreement only in accordance with guidelines adopted by it as follows:
(1) A responsible public entity, other than one that is a local government or local authority, may enter into the agreement in accordance with guidelines adopted by it that are consistent with procurement through competitive sealed bidding as defined in Code Section 50-5-67. A responsible public entity that is a local government or local authority may enter into a comprehensive agreement in accordance with guidelines adopted by it that are consistent with procurement through competitive sealed bidding as defined in Chapter 91 of Title 36; or (2) A responsible public entity may enter into a comprehensive or interim agreement through a process of competitive negotiation. Such responsible public entity shall not be required to select the proposal with the lowest price offer, but may consider price as one factor in evaluating the proposals received. Other factors that may be considered include:

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(A) The proposed cost of the qualifying project; (B) The general reputation, industry experience, and financial capacity of the private entity; (C) The proposed design of the qualifying project; (D) The eligibility of the facility for accelerated selection, review, and documentation timelines under the responsible public entity's guidelines; (E) Local citizen and government comments; (F) Benefits to the public; (G) The private entity's compliance with a minority business enterprise participation plan; (H) The private entity's plans to employ local contractors and residents; and (I) Other criteria that the responsible public entity deems appropriate. (b) When the time for receiving proposals expires, the responsible public entity shall first rank the proposals in accordance with the factors set forth in the request for proposal or invitation for bids. After ranking the proposals, the responsible public entity shall begin negotiations with the first-ranked private entity. If the responsible public entity and the first-ranked private entity do not reach a comprehensive agreement or interim agreement, then the responsible public entity may conduct negotiations with the next-ranked private entity. This process shall continue until the responsible public entity either voluntarily abandons the process or executes a comprehensive agreement or interim agreement with a private entity.
50-5C-9. After the selection of a private entity pursuant to the competitive process set forth in Code Section 50-5C-7, the responsible public entity may enter into an interim agreement with the selected private entity proposing the development or operation of the qualifying project. Such interim agreement may:
(1) Permit the private entity to commence activities for which it may be compensated relating to the proposed qualifying project, including, but not limited to, project planning and development, design and engineering, environmental analysis and mitigation, survey, and ascertaining the availability of financing for the proposed facility or facilities; (2) Establish the process and timing of the negotiation of the comprehensive agreement; and (3) Contain any other provisions related to any aspect of the development or operation of a qualifying project that the parties may deem appropriate.
50-5C-10. (a) Prior to developing or operating the qualifying project, the private entity shall enter into a comprehensive agreement with the responsible public entity. (b) The comprehensive agreement shall include:
(1) A thorough description of the duties of each party in the completion and operation of the qualifying project;

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(2) Dates and schedules for the completion of the qualifying project; (3) Any user fees, lease payments, or service payments as may be established by agreement of the parties as well as any process for changing these fees or payments throughout the term of the agreement as well as a copy of any service contract; (4) Any reimbursements to be paid to the responsible public entity for services provided by the responsible public entity; (5) A process for the review of plans and specifications for the qualifying project by the responsible public entity and approval by the responsible public entity if the plans and specifications conform to reasonable standards acceptable to the responsible public entity. This shall not be construed as requiring the private entity to complete design of a qualifying project prior to the execution of a comprehensive agreement; (6) A process for the periodic and final inspection of the qualifying project by the responsible public entity to ensure that the private entity's activities are acceptable to the responsible public entity in accordance with the provisions of the comprehensive agreement; (7) Delivery of maintenance, performance and payment bonds, letters of credit, or other form of security acceptable to the responsible public entity in connection with the development or operation of the qualifying project, in the forms and amounts required in Code Sections 13-10-40, 13-10-41, and 13-10-60 or, for local government projects, Article 3 of Chapter 91 of Title 36 for those components of the qualifying project that involve construction; (8) Submission of a policy or policies of public liability insurance, copies of which shall be filed with the responsible public entity accompanied by proofs of coverage, or self-insurance, each in form and amount satisfactory to the responsible public entity and reasonably sufficient to ensure coverage of tort liability to the public and employees and to enable the continued operation of the qualifying project; (9) A process for monitoring of the practices of the private entity by the responsible public entity to ensure that the qualifying project is properly maintained; (10) The filing of appropriate financial statements to the responsible public entity on a periodic basis; and (11) Policies and procedures governing the rights and responsibilities of the responsible public entity and the private entity in the event the comprehensive agreement is terminated or there is a material default by the private entity. Such policies and guidelines shall include conditions governing assumption of the duties and responsibilities of the private entity by the responsible public entity and the transfer or purchase of property or other interests of the private entity by the responsible public entity. Such policies and procedure shall be consistent with Code Section 50-5C-11. (c) The comprehensive agreement may include such other terms and conditions that the responsible public entity determines serve the public purpose of this chapter and to which the private entity and the responsible public entity mutually agree, including, without limitation, provisions regarding unavoidable delays or provisions providing for a loan of public funds to the private entity to develop one or more qualifying projects.

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The comprehensive agreement may also contain provisions where the authority and duties of the private entity under this chapter shall cease, and the qualifying project is dedicated to the responsible public entity or, if the qualifying project was initially dedicated by an affected local jurisdiction, to such affected local jurisdiction for public use. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the event that the qualifying project provides for the lease of property to or by a public entity, the selection of lessees and lessors and the terms of the lease shall be governed by the comprehensive agreement. (d) Any changes in the terms of the comprehensive agreement, as may be agreed upon by the parties from time to time, shall be added to the comprehensive agreement by written amendment. (e) The comprehensive agreement may provide for the development of phases or segments of the qualifying project. (f) In the event that the comprehensive agreement allows for the transfer of real property subject to a qualifying project from the private entity to the public entity within 12 months of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the qualifying project, then the comprehensive agreement shall require a payment bond in accordance with Code Section 13-10-60 or 36-91-90.
50-5C-11. (a) In the event of a material default by the private entity, the responsible public entity may terminate, with cause, the interim or comprehensive agreement and exercise any other rights and remedies that may be available to it at law or in equity, including, but not limited to, claims under the maintenance, performance, or payment bonds or other forms of security; or lines of credit required by Code Section 50-5C-10 in accordance with Code Sections 13-10-40 through 13-10-65. (b) The responsible public entity may elect to assume the responsibilities and duties of the private entity of the qualifying project, and in such case, it shall succeed to all of the right, title, and interest in such qualifying project, subject to any liens on revenues previously granted by the private entity to any person providing financing thereof. (c) The power of eminent domain shall not be delegated to any private entity with respect to any project commenced or proposed pursuant to this chapter. Any responsible public entity having the power of condemnation under state law may exercise such power of condemnation to acquire the qualifying project in the event of a material default by the private entity. Any person who has provided financing for the qualifying project, and the private entity, to the extent of its capital investment, may participate in the condemnation proceedings with the standing of a property owner. (d) In the event the responsible public entity elects to take over a qualifying project pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, the responsible public entity may develop the qualifying project, impose user fees, impose and collect lease payments for the use thereof, and comply with any service contracts as if it were the private entity. Any revenues that are subject to a lien shall be collected for the benefit of and paid to secured parties, as their interests may appear, to the extent necessary to satisfy the

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private entity's obligations to secured parties, including the maintenance of reserves. Such liens shall be correspondingly reduced and, when paid off, released. Before any payments to, or for the benefit of, secured parties, the responsible public entity may use revenues to pay current operation and maintenance costs of the qualifying project, including compensation to the responsible public entity for its services in operating and maintaining the qualifying project. The right to receive such payment, if any, shall be considered just compensation for the qualifying project. The full faith and credit of the responsible public entity shall not be pledged to secure any financing of the private entity by the election to take over the qualifying project. Assumption of operation of the qualifying project shall not obligate the responsible public entity to pay any obligation of the private entity from sources other than revenues from the qualifying project.
50-5C-12. (a) Any financing of a qualifying project may be in such amounts and upon such terms and conditions as may be determined by the parties to the interim or comprehensive agreement. Without limiting the generality of the terms and conditions of the financing, the private entity and the responsible public entity may propose to utilize any and all funding resources that may be available to them and may, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, issue debt, equity, or other securities or obligations, enter into leases, access any designated trust funds, borrow or accept grants from any state infrastructure bank, and secure any financing with a pledge of, security interest in, or lien on, any or all of its property, including all of its property interests in the qualifying project. (b) The responsible public entity may take any action to obtain federal, state, or local assistance for a qualifying project that serves the public purpose of this chapter and may enter into any contracts required to receive such assistance. The responsible public entity may determine that it serves the public purpose of this chapter for all or any portion of the costs of a qualifying project to be paid, directly or indirectly, from the proceeds of a grant or loan made by the local, state, or federal government or any agency or instrumentality thereof.
50-5C-13. In addition to any authority otherwise conferred by law, any public entity may contract with a private entity for the delivery of services to be provided as part of a qualifying project in exchange for such service payments and other consideration as such public entity may deem appropriate. All power or authority granted by this chapter to public entities shall be in addition and supplemental to, and not in substitution for, the powers conferred by any other general, special, or local law. The limitations imposed by this chapter shall not affect the powers conferred by any other general, special, or local law and shall apply only to the extent that a public entity elects to proceed under this chapter. However, any local authority that elects to proceed with a qualifying project under this chapter shall comply with all applicable provisions contained herein.

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50-5C-14. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as or deemed a waiver of the sovereign or official immunity of any responsible public entity or any affected local jurisdiction or any officer or employee thereof with respect to the participation in, or approval of, all or any part of the qualifying project or its operation, including, but not limited to, interconnection of the qualifying project with any other infrastructure or project.
50-5C-15. Any law enforcement officers of the public entity and of each affected local jurisdiction shall have the same powers and jurisdiction within the limits of such qualifying project as they have in their respective areas of jurisdiction and such law enforcement officers shall have access to the qualifying project at any time for the purpose of exercising such powers and jurisdiction.
50-5C-16. Nothing in this chapter shall abrogate the obligations of a responsible public entity or private entity to comply with public meetings requirement in accordance with Chapter 14 of this title, or to disclose public information in accordance with Article 4 of Chapter 18 of this title.
50-5C-17. There is created as a joint committee of the General Assembly the Georgia Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act Legislative Oversight Committee to be composed of the members of the House Committee on State Properties and the Senate Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations. The chairpersons of such committees shall serve as cochairpersons of the oversight committee. The oversight committee shall periodically inquire into and review the operations of the Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act Guidelines Committee, as well as periodically review and evaluate the success with which the committee is accomplishing its statutory duties and functions as provided in this chapter. The oversight committee may conduct any independent audit or investigation of the division it deems necessary."
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.

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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:

E Albers N Balfour Y Beach N Bethel Y Burke E Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert N Crane N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E N Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon
Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 8.

SB 255, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Mike Dugan

Economic Development

District 30

Government Oversight

323-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Transportation

Atlanta, GA 30334

Veterans, Military and Homeland Security

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 24, 2014

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Mr. David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Mr. Cook,
Due to a conflict of interest, I did not vote on SB 255, pursuant to Senate Rule 5-1.8(d). Please note in the Senate Journal. Thank you.

Sincerely,
/s/ Mike Dugan Senator, District 30

The following messages were received from the House through Mr. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

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

HB 763.

By Representatives Epps of the 144th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Cheokas of the 138th, Kidd of the 145th, Peake of the 141st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 9 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funding, donations, property, and scholarships with respect to the Georgia Military College, so as to revise legislative intent language regarding certain postsecondary study beyond the second year level; 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 Bill of the House:

HB 973.

By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Willard of the 51st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Dempsey of the 13th and Evans of the 42nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7B of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to false Medicaid claims, so as to provide for changes to civil penalties for false or fraudulent

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Medicaid claims; to provide for a definition; to revise certain provisions relating to when the court shall dismiss a civil action or claim; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
At 12:30 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand in recess until 12:45 p.m.
At 12:45 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.
The Calendar was resumed.
SB 320. By Senators Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th, Dugan of the 30th, Hill of the 4th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general court provisions, so as to create veterans court divisions; to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to review of an individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, so as to restrict access to records of individuals who successfully complete a veterans court program; to amend Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to suspension of license for certain drug offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Judiciary Non-Civil Committee offered the following substitute to SB 320:
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 veterans court divisions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for assignment of cases; to provide for planning groups and work plans; to provide for standards and practices; to provide for oversight by the Judicial Council of Georgia; to provide for staffing and expenses; to provide for completion of veterans court division programs; to provide for records, fees, grants, and donations; to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to review of an individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, so as to restrict access to records of individuals who successfully complete a veterans court program; to amend Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to suspension of license for certain drug offenses, so as to allow veterans court divisions to restore or suspend a veterans court participant's driver's license or issue a participant a limited driving permit 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. The General Assembly recognizes that veterans have provided and continue to provide an invaluable service to our country and this state. In connection with a veteran's service, some servicemen and servicewomen have incurred physical, emotional, or mental impairments which cause or contribute to behaviors that may draw a veteran into the criminal justice system. The General Assembly has determined that having dedicated veterans court divisions is important to address the specialized treatment needs of veterans and that there are resources, services, and treatment options that are unique to veterans that may best facilitate a veteran's reentry into society.
SECTION 2. 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:
"15-1-17. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'VA' means the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (2) 'Veteran' means a person who is a former member of the armed forces of the United States or a state's National Guard. (b)(1) Any court that has jurisdiction over criminal cases may establish a veterans court division to provide an alternative to the traditional judicial system for disposition of cases in which the defendant is a veteran. (2) In any criminal case in which a defendant is a veteran and the defendant meets the eligibility criteria for the veterans court division, the court may refer the case to the veterans 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 veterans 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 services available to veterans. The work plan shall address the operational, coordination, resource, information management, and evaluation needs of the veterans court division. The work plan shall include veterans court division policies and practices related to implementing the standards and practices developed pursuant to paragraph (4) of this subsection. The veterans court division shall combine judicial supervision, treatment of veterans court division participants, and drug and mental health testing. The work plan shall include eligibility criteria for the veterans court division. 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 veterans court division, except in the case of a separate

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court supervised reentry program designed to more closely monitor veterans 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 and practices for veterans court divisions, taking into consideration guidelines and principles based on available current research and findings published by experts on veterans' health needs and treatment options, including, but not limited to, the VA and the Georgia Department of Veterans Service. The Judicial Council of Georgia shall update its standards and practices to incorporate research, findings, and developments in the veterans court field if any such research, findings, or developments are created. Each veterans court division shall adopt policies and practices that will be consistent with any standards and practices published by the Judicial Council of Georgia. Such standards and practices shall serve as a flexible framework for developing effective veterans court divisions and provide a structure for conducting research and evaluation for accountability. Such standards and practices are not intended to be a certification or regulatory checklist. (5) The court instituting the veterans 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 veterans court division and may request the circuit public defender, if any, to designate one or more assistant public defenders to serve in the veterans court division. (6) The clerk of the court instituting the veterans court division or such clerk's designee shall serve as the clerk of the veterans court division. (7) The court instituting the veterans court division may request other employees of the court to perform duties for the veterans court division. Such employees shall perform duties as directed by the judges of the veterans court division. (8) The court instituting the veterans court division may enter into agreements with other courts and agencies for the assignment of personnel from other courts and agencies to the veterans 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 veterans court division, federal grant funds, and funds from private donations. (c)(1) Each veterans court division shall establish written criteria that define the successful completion of the veterans court division program. (2) If the veterans court division participant successfully completes the veterans court division program prior to the entry of judgment, the case against the veterans court division participant may be dismissed by the prosecuting attorney. (3) If the veterans court division participant successfully completes the veterans court division program as part of a sentence imposed by the court, the sentence of the veterans court division participant may be reduced or modified. (4) Any plea of guilty or nolo contendere entered pursuant to this Code section shall

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not be withdrawn without the consent of the court. (d) Any statement made by a veterans 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 veterans 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, veterans court division staff shall be provided, upon request, with access to all records relevant to the treatment of the veterans 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 veterans 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 veterans court division and originating court in a confidential file not available to the public. (g) Any fees received by a veterans court division from a veterans court division participant as payment for veterans services shall not be considered as court costs or a fine. (h) The court shall have the authority to accept grants, donations, and other proceeds from outside sources for the purpose of supporting the veterans court division. Any such grants, donations, or proceeds shall be retained by the veterans court division for expenses and shall be accounted for as set forth in subparagraph (b)(4)(F) of this Code section."
SECTION 3. Code Section 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to review of an individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, is amended by redesignating paragraph (9) of subsection (a) as paragraph (10), by enacting a new paragraph (9), and by revising subparagraph (h)(2)(C) as follows:
"(9) 'Veterans treatment program' means a treatment program operated by a veterans court division in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 15-1-17."
"(C) The individual successfully completed a drug court treatment program or, mental health treatment program, or veterans treatment program, the individual's case has been dismissed or nolle prossed, and he or she has not been arrested for at least five years, excluding any arrest for a nonserious traffic offense; or"

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SECTION 4.
Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to suspension of license for certain drug offenses, is amended by revising Code Section 405-76, relating to restoration or suspension of defendant's driver's license or issuance of limited driving permit, as follows:
"40-5-76. A judge presiding in a drug court division, or mental health court division, or veterans court division may order the department to restore a defendant's driver's license that has been or should be suspended pursuant to Code Section 40-5-75, suspend such license, or issue a defendant a limited driving permit in accordance with the provisions set forth in subsections (c) and (d) of Code Section 40-5-64 or with whatever conditions the court determines to be appropriate under the circumstances as a reward or sanction to the defendant's behavior in such court division. The court shall determine what fees, if any, shall be paid to the department for such reward or sanction, provided that such fee shall not be greater than the fee normally imposed for such services."

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke E Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas

Y Mullis Y Murphy
Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman

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Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

SB 320, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SR 415. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Staton of the 18th, Miller of the 49th, Hill of the 32nd and others:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit raising the rate of state income taxes currently in effect; to provide for 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 III of the Constitution is amended by adding a new Paragraph to read as follows:
"Paragraph IV. Increase in state income tax rate prohibited. The General Assembly shall not increase the rate of the state income tax in effect on the effective date of this Paragraph or authorize the levy of any new state income taxes."

SECTION 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide that the General Assembly shall not increase the rate of the state income tax in effect on the effective date of this amendment or authorize the levy of any new state income taxes?"

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.

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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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke E Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey
Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 42, nays 11.

SR 415, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

SB 324. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Wilkinson of the 50th, Ginn of the 47th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Jeffares of the 17th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 35-8-2, 45-9-81, 45-9101, and 49-4A-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions for employing and training of peace officers, definitions for the Georgia State Indemnification Fund, definitions for the Temporary Disability Compensation Program, and commitment of delinquent children, respectively, so as to harmonize definitions relating to peace officers employed or appointed by the Department of Juvenile Justice regarding their duties; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke E Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey
Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0.

SB 324, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 339. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Hufstetler of the 52nd:

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 provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide an effective date; 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

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GREG S. GRIFFIN State Auditor (404) 656-2174

November 25, 2013

The Honorable Joshua McKoon State Senator Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 319-A Atlanta, Georgia 30334

SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification Senate Bill 339 (LC 33 5267)

Dear Senator McKoon:

This bill would amend provisions relating to retirement and pensions under the Employees' Retirement System, the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, and the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, so as to revise, modernize, and correct errors or omissions within Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Specifically, this bill would update certain cross-references and revise certain terminology relating to juvenile proceedings. It should be noted that if there are any conflicts between this Act and provisions from another Act enacted during the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly, the provisions of the other Act shall supersede this Act to the extent of the conflict.

This is to certify that this bill is a nonfiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.

Respectfully,
/s/ Greg S. Griffin 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke E Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey
Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton

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Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson
Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

SB 339, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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 Honorable David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
February 24, 2014

Dear Mr. Secretary,
Please enter upon the pages of the Journal that when the Senate recessed for lunch, I went with a constituent concerning a job at the State cafeteria. I did not realize it was a 15 minute recess. Thus, I missed four votes.

Sincerely,
/s/ Steve Thompson Dean of the Senate District 33

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Senator Harper of the 7th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SB 352. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Butler of the 55th and Millar of the 40th:
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 Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for assignment to the Department of Community Health; to provide for membership; to provide for terms of office; to provide for duties and responsibilities; to provide for a directory; to provide for reporting; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison E Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey
Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 2.

SB 352, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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

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SB 356. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Bethel of the 54th, Thompson of the 33rd, Chance of the 16th, Henson of the 41st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 1-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to American History Month, so as to declare September of each year to be Georgians of Great Character Month; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey
Seay Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins E Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

SB 356, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Jackson of the 24th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SB 367. By Senator Hill of the 6th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-8-84 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to composition of membership of

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metropolitan area planning and development commissions and redistricting of areas removed from jurisdiction of existing commission, so as to change the eligibility to be a member of a 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:

Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey
Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins E Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 2.

SB 367, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SR 828. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Emergency Relocation of Abused Adults; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden
Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler E Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey
Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins E Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 50, nays 1.

SR 828, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

Senator Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd moved to suspend the Senate Rules to first read legislation and assign it to committee. There was no objection.

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

SB 415. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Stone of the 23rd, Sims of the 12th, Tate of the 38th, Millar of the 40th 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 deferments on certain assessments for limitedEnglish-proficient students under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Youth.

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Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate adjourn until 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2014.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 1:36 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, February 25, 2014
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 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 messages were received from the House through Mr. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:
HB 251. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale or distribution to, or possession by, minors of cigarettes and tobacco related objects, so as to provide definitions; to prohibit the sale of alternative nicotine products or components thereof to minors; to provide for verification of age prior to sale; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 292. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 25 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to benefits under the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to establish the maximum average final monthly compensation calculated in determining benefits; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 490. HB 495.
HB 753. HB 764.

By Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Casas of the 107th, Rogers of the 29th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Maxwell of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health insurance plans for teachers and other school personnel, so as to expand board authorization to contract with local employers to librarians and other personnel employed by regional and county libraries; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; for other purposes.
By Representatives Hill of the 22nd, Neal of the 2nd and Greene of the 151st:
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 modify provisions related to conveyances of state property and consideration of conveyances by the General Assembly; to facilitate and increase reliability of state property conveyances; to provide for consideration of conveyances by committees of the General Assembly outside of the regular legislative session; to modify provisions related to public bidding of state property; to authorize the commission to manage the utilization of administrative space by the Georgia Department of Labor; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Powell of the 32nd and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of identifying and regulating motor vehicles, so as to provide for federal regulatory requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Battles of the 15th, Greene of the 151st, Buckner of the 137th, Benton of the 31st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan, so as to provide that certain employees shall make employee contributions to such plan at the rate of 5 percent unless otherwise specified; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 778. HB 816. HB 843. HB 863. HB 898.

By Representatives Pezold of the 133rd, Peake of the 141st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Epps of the 144th, Dickey of the 140th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-2-370 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to food service establishments, so as to exempt certain nonprofit, charitable entities from regulation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, England of the 116th, Brockway of the 102nd, Fludd of the 64th, Gravley of the 67th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to state sales and use taxes, so as to change a certain definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Battles of the 15th, Greene of the 151st, Maxwell of the 17th, Buckner of the 137th and others:
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 change certain provisions to ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations; to change provisions relative to maximum allowable benefits; to provide that certain employees shall have no right to receive as cash certain employer paid employee contributions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Golick of the 40th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Hamilton of the 24th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Pak of the 108th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to offenses against public health and morals, so as to change provisions relating to cruelty to animals and aggravated cruelty to animals; to provide for and change definitions; to clarify provisions relating to justification; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Pak of the 108th and Chandler of the 105th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 39 and 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to minors and social services, respectively, so as to repeal the Interstate Compact on Juveniles enacted in 1972 in Title 39 and enact a

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HB 904. HB 910. HB 920. HB 961.

new Interstate Compact for Juveniles in Title 49; to amend Code Section 15-11-10 and Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the exclusive original jurisdiction of juvenile courts and social services, respectively, so as to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative McCall of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permit applications and appeals procedures relative to laws enforced by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, so as to establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on the hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Cooper of the 43rd and Jasperse of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend 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, so as to authorize the department to approve medical-legal partnerships; to provide for standards and guidelines; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Teasley of the 37th, Golick of the 40th, Smith of the 134th, Carson of the 46th, Brockway of the 102nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to life insurance, so as to provide for unclaimed life insurance benefits provisions; to provide for a short title; to provide for a purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for insurer conduct; to provide for insurer unclaimed property reporting; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Black of the 174th and Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners for Charlton County, approved August 4, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007

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(Ga. L. 2007, p. 3694), so as to change provisions relating to commissioner districts; to provide for members currently serving; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 962. By Representatives Black of the 174th and Spencer of the 180th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the board of education for Charlton County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3952), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3688), so as to change provisions relating to board of education districts; to provide for members currently serving; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1024.

By Representatives Randall of the 142nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Dickey of the 140th, Peake of the 141st and Epps of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Macon Water Authority Act," approved March 23, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4991), as amended, so as to change the description of the electoral districts; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1036.

By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to reincorporate the Town of Waverly Hall in Harris County; to provide for a charter for the Town of Waverly Hall; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1037.

By Representatives Duncan of the 26th, Moore of the 22nd, Dudgeon of the 25th, Hamilton of the 24th and Tanner of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Forsyth County Public Facilities Authority, approved May 1, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3637), so as to revise a definition; to remove certain limitations regarding the construction of buildings; to remove references to road and highway construction and related references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1041.

By Representatives Morris of the 156th and Nimmer of the 178th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Baxley; to provide an effective date; to provide a general repealer; and for other purposes.

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HB 1043. By Representatives Rutledge of the 109th, Welch of the 110th, Strickland of the 111th, Knight of the 130th and Yates of the 73rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Henry County Board of Elections and Registration, approved May 3, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4062), as amended, so as to provide for a process for removing the elections supervisor for cause; to provide for a term of office for the elections supervisor; to provide for a method of appointing a successor elections supervisor in the event of death, resignation, or removal; 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 Bill of the House:

HB 743.

By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 309, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 239), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; and for other purposes.

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

SB 413. By Senators McKoon of the 29th and Albers of the 56th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts, so as to define certain terms; to provide that an emergency responder who is injured or killed in the line of duty may recover damages against any person whose neglect, willful omission, or willful or culpable conduct contributed to such injury or death; to repeal the common law fireman's rule in Georgia; to provide that an emergency responder who enters

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onto land in his or her official duties shall have the status of an invitee; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
SB 414. By Senators James of the 35th, Seay of the 34th, Tate of the 38th, Davenport of the 44th, Fort of the 39th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-751.5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student codes of conduct, safety rules on school buses, and distribution, so as to provide for the unlawful possession of tobacco products on school grounds and at school related functions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Youth.
SB 416. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Cleveland," approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4068), so as to provide for the annexation of property into the city boundaries; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
SR 1042. By Senators James of the 35th, Seay of the 34th, Tate of the 38th, Davenport of the 44th, Fort of the 39th and others:
A RESOLUTION urging local school systems and schools in Georgia to adopt policies that prohibit the use of tobacco on campus and at school facilities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Youth.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 251. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale or distribution to, or possession by, minors of cigarettes and tobacco related objects, so as to provide definitions; to prohibit the sale of alternative nicotine products or components

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thereof to minors; to provide for verification of age prior to sale; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 292. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 25 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to benefits under the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to establish the maximum average final monthly compensation calculated in determining benefits; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 490. By Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Casas of the 107th, Rogers of the 29th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Maxwell of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health insurance plans for teachers and other school personnel, so as to expand board authorization to contract with local employers to librarians and other personnel employed by regional and county libraries; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 495. By Representatives Hill of the 22nd, Neal of the 2nd and Greene of the 151st:
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 modify provisions related to conveyances of state property and consideration of conveyances by the General Assembly; to facilitate and increase reliability of state property conveyances; to provide for consideration of conveyances by committees of the General Assembly outside of the regular legislative session; to modify provisions related to public bidding of state property; to authorize the commission to manage the utilization of administrative space by the Georgia Department of Labor; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions and Property.

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HB 753. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of identifying and regulating motor vehicles, so as to provide for federal regulatory requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
HB 763. By Representatives Epps of the 144th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Cheokas of the 138th, Kidd of the 145th, Peake of the 141st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 9 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funding, donations, property, and scholarships with respect to the Georgia Military College, so as to revise legislative intent language regarding certain postsecondary study beyond the second year level; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 764. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Battles of the 15th, Greene of the 151st, Buckner of the 137th, Benton of the 31st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan, so as to provide that certain employees shall make employee contributions to such plan at the rate of 5 percent unless otherwise specified; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 778. By Representatives Pezold of the 133rd, Peake of the 141st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Epps of the 144th, Dickey of the 140th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-2-370 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to food service establishments, so as to exempt certain nonprofit, charitable entities from regulation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs.

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HB 816. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, England of the 116th, Brockway of the 102nd, Fludd of the 64th, Gravley of the 67th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to state sales and use taxes, so as to change a certain definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB 843. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Battles of the 15th, Greene of the 151st, Maxwell of the 17th, Buckner of the 137th and others:
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 change certain provisions to ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations; to change provisions relative to maximum allowable benefits; to provide that certain employees shall have no right to receive as cash certain employer paid employee contributions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 863. By Representatives Golick of the 40th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Hamilton of the 24th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Pak of the 108th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to offenses against public health and morals, so as to change provisions relating to cruelty to animals and aggravated cruelty to animals; to provide for and change definitions; to clarify provisions relating to justification; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 898. By Representatives Pak of the 108th and Chandler of the 105th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 39 and 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to minors and social services, respectively, so as to repeal the Interstate Compact on Juveniles enacted in 1972 in Title 39 and enact a new Interstate Compact for Juveniles in Title 49; to amend Code Section 15-11-10 and Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the exclusive original jurisdiction of juvenile courts and social services, respectively, so as to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Interstate Cooperation.

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HB 904. By Representative McCall of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permit applications and appeals procedures relative to laws enforced by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, so as to establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on the hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment.
HB 910. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Cooper of the 43rd and Jasperse of the 11th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend 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, so as to authorize the department to approve medical-legal partnerships; to provide for standards and guidelines; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 920. By Representatives Teasley of the 37th, Golick of the 40th, Smith of the 134th, Carson of the 46th, Brockway of the 102nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to life insurance, so as to provide for unclaimed life insurance benefits provisions; to provide for a short title; to provide for a purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for insurer conduct; to provide for insurer unclaimed property reporting; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.
HB 961. By Representatives Black of the 174th and Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners for Charlton County, approved August 4, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3694), so as to change provisions relating to commissioner districts; to

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provide for members currently serving; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 962. By Representatives Black of the 174th and Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the board of education for Charlton County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3952), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3688), so as to change provisions relating to board of education districts; to provide for members currently serving; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 973. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Willard of the 51st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Dempsey of the 13th and Evans of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7B of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to false Medicaid claims, so as to provide for changes to civil penalties for false or fraudulent Medicaid claims; to provide for a definition; to revise certain provisions relating to when the court shall dismiss a civil action or claim; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1024. By Representatives Randall of the 142nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Dickey of the 140th, Peake of the 141st and Epps of the 144th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Macon Water Authority Act," approved March 23, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4991), as amended, so as to change the description of the electoral districts; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1036. By Representative Buckner of the 137th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to reincorporate the Town of Waverly Hall in Harris County; to provide for a charter for the Town of Waverly Hall; to

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provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1037. By Representatives Duncan of the 26th, Moore of the 22nd, Dudgeon of the 25th, Hamilton of the 24th and Tanner of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Forsyth County Public Facilities Authority, approved May 1, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3637), so as to revise a definition; to remove certain limitations regarding the construction of buildings; to remove references to road and highway construction and related references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1041. By Representatives Morris of the 156th and Nimmer of the 178th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Baxley; to provide an effective date; to provide a general repealer; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1043. By Representatives Rutledge of the 109th, Welch of the 110th, Strickland of the 111th, Knight of the 130th and Yates of the 73rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Henry County Board of Elections and Registration, approved May 3, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4062), as amended, so as to provide for a process for removing the elections supervisor for cause; to provide for a term of office for the elections supervisor; to provide for a method of appointing a successor elections supervisor in the event of death, resignation, or removal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:
Mr. President:
The Committee on Education and Youth 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 399 SB 409 SB 415

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Tippins of the 37th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

SB 293 SB 412 SR 1027

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

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

Mr. President:

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

SB 268 SB 360 SR 99

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

SB 358 SB 391 SR 981

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Unterman of the 45th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

SB 274 SB 326

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

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

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Mr. President:

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

SB 281 SB 304 SB 379

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:
OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 240 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor
February 25, 2014
Mr. David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear David:
In accordance with the Senate Rules, the Committee on Assignments hereby appoints Senator Dean Burke to serve as Ex-Officio for the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee meeting on February 25, 2014. This appointment shall expire upon the adjournment of the committee meeting.
Sincerely,
/s/ Casey Cagle Lt. Governor Casey Cagle President of the Senate

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Mr. President:

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

SB 354 SB 406

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator McKoon of the 29th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

SB 382 SB 383 SB 404

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Stone of the 23rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

SB 333 SR 896

Do Pass Do Pass

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

Mr. President:
The Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities 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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SR 953 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Murphy of the 27th District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SR 1031 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Mullis of the 53rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

SB 369 SR 986

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Beach of the 21st District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

HB 873 HB 995 HB 1016 HB 1022

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 979 Do Pass by substitute HB 1012 Do Pass HB 1017 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

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

SB 392 SR 937

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Gooch of the 51st District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Committee on Veterans, Military and Homeland Security has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

SB 276 SB 381

Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Harbison of the 15th District, Chairman

Senator Jones of the 10th moved to suspend Senate Rules to read HB 979 for the second time. There was no objection.

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 979

SR 70

SR 941

Senator Sims of the 12th asked unanimous consent that Senator Burke of the 11th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Burke was excused.

Senator Thompson of the 14th asked unanimous consent that Senator Hufstetler of the 52nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Hufstetler 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.

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

Carter of the 42nd

Jackson of the 2nd

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Butler Carter, B Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Davis Dugan Fort Ginn Golden Gooch

Harbison Harper Heath Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Jackson, B James Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E Ligon Lucas McKoon Millar Miller

Mullis Murphy Orrock Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, B Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson

Not answering were Senators:

Burke (Excused) Jackson, L. (Excused)

Carter, J (Excused) Ramsey (Excused)

Hufstetler (Excused) Williams

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, Dr. Herb Hubbard of Savannah, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Hill of the 32nd introduced the doctor of the day, Medical Association of Georgia President Dr. William E. Silver.

Senator Bethel of the 54th recognized the Woodlawn Elementary School archery team, commended by SR 745, adopted previously.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 1032. By Senators Dugan of the 30th, Harbison of the 15th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Jackson of the 2nd, Tolleson of the 20th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia and Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2014 Military Youth of the Year; and for other purposes.

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SR 1033. By Senators Dugan of the 30th, Albers of the 56th, Thompson of the 14th, Hill of the 6th, Hill of the 4th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia and Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2014 Youth of the Year; and for other purposes.
SR 1034. By Senator Dugan of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating the Holy Ground Baptist Academy football team for winning the 2013 ICSGA State Football Championship; and for other purposes.
SR 1035. By Senators Millar of the 40th, Cowsert of the 46th and Albers of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 7, 2014, as Cystic Fibrosis Education and Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 1036. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending the March of Dimes and recognizing February 26, 2014, as March of Dimes Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 1037. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Dugan of the 30th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Millar of the 40th, Stone of the 23rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2014, as Boy Scout Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 1038. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Stephen Cooper; and for other purposes.
SR 1039. By Senators Lucas of the 26th, Staton of the 18th and Jones of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 25, 2014, as Macon Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 1040. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Shafer of the 48th and Balfour of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Joan Zellner; and for other purposes.

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SR 1041. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd and Jeffares of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 16, 2014, as the 160th anniversary of the founding of Conyers, Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 1043. By Senators Golden of the 8th and Burke of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Martitia "Marty" Martin Jones; and for other purposes.
SR 1044. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Jackson of the 2nd, Chance of the 16th, Hill of the 4th and Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Carol Megathlin; and for other purposes.
SR 1045. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Jackson of the 2nd, Chance of the 16th, Hill of the 4th and Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing WTOC-TV of Savannah; and for other purposes.
SR 1046. By Senators Crosby of the 13th, Tolleson of the 20th, Williams of the 19th, Thompson of the 14th, Jeffares of the 17th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Miss Jennifer LeAnne Eadie, 2014 Georgia Watermelon Queen; and for other purposes.
SR 1047. By Senators Crosby of the 13th, Tolleson of the 20th, Williams of the 19th, Thompson of the 14th, Jeffares of the 17th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the annual Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry and commending Mr. Arthur James Nance, Mr. Jamie Fernandez, Mr. Ray Hughes, Ms. Bridget Milani, and the Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry cooking team; and for other purposes.
SR 1048. By Senator Miller of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Melissa Denise Seay; 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:

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SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR Tuesday February 25, 2014
Twenty-eighth Legislative Day

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

HB 873

Wilkinson of the 50th STEPHENS COUNTY PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Stephens County Public Facilities Authority; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for its purpose; to provide for its powers; to provide for the membership of the authority and their terms of office, qualifications, and compensation; to provide for the issuance and sale of revenue bonds and other obligations; to provide for the security for such revenue bonds and other obligations; to provide for refunding revenue bonds and other obligations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 995

Williams of the 19th CITY OF SCOTLAND

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to reincorporate the City of Scotland, Georgia," approved March 24, 1988 (Ga. L. 1988, p. 4314), so as to provide for four-year terms for the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for initial terms; to provide for elections; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1012

Hill of the 4th CITY OF METTER

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Metter to increase the excise tax levied 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 1016

James of the 35th CITY OF FAIRBURN

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Fairburn 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

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amended; to provide for a referendum; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1017

James of the 35th CITY OF FAIRBURN

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Fairburn 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 1022

Hill of the 4th CITY OF OAK PARK

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Oak Park; to provide an effective date; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler
Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane
Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden
Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hufstetler Y Jackson, B E Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares N Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis N Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 46, nays 4.
The legislation on the Local Consent Calendar, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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

Carter of the 1st

Hill of the 32nd

Tippins of the 37th

SENATE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014 TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SB 397

Autism; provide for certain insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders; definitions; limitations; premium cap (Substitute)(I&L-8th)

SB 343

Education; provide no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act"; shall participate in sponsor interscholastic sport events conducted by any athletic association (Substitute) (ED&Y-53rd)

SB 167

Education; declare certain actions void ab initio relating to adoption of certain curricula (Substitute)(ED&Y-3rd)
Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Mullis of the 53rd, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

SB 397. By Senators Golden of the 8th, Unterman of the 45th, Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Miller of the 49th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-24-59.10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance coverage for autism, so as to provide for certain insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations; to provide for premium cap and other conditions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate Committee on Insurance and Labor offered the following substitute to SB 397:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 33-24-59.10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance coverage for autism, so as to provide for certain insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations; to provide for premium cap and other conditions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 33-24-59.10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance coverage for autism, is amended as follows:
"33-24-59.10. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Accident and sickness contract, policy, or benefit plan' shall have the same meaning as found in Code Section 33-24-59.1. Accident and sickness contract, policy, or benefit plan shall also include without limitation any health benefit plan established pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45. Accident and sickness contract, policy, or benefit plan' shall not include limited benefit insurance policies designed, advertised, and marketed to supplement major medical insurance such as accident only, CHAMPUS supplement, dental, disability income, fixed indemnity, long-term care, medicare supplement, specified disease, vision, and any other type of accident and sickness insurance other than basic hospital expense, basic medicalsurgical expense, or major medical insurance. (2) 'Autism' means a developmental neurological disorder, usually appearing in the first three years of life, which affects normal brain functions and is manifested by compulsive, ritualistic behavior and severely impaired social interaction and communication skills 'Applied behavior analysis' means the design, implementation, and evaluation of environmental modifications using behavioral stimuli and consequences to produce socially significant improvement in human behavior, including the use of direct observation, measurement, and functional analysis of the relationship between environment and behavior. (3) 'Autism spectrum disorder' means any of the pervasive developmental disorders or autism spectrum disorders as defined by the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, including autistic disorder, Asperger's disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified. (4) 'Treatment of autism spectrum disorder' includes the following types of care prescribed, provided, or ordered for an individual diagnosed with an autism spectrum

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disorder: (A) Habilitative or rehabilitative services, including applied behavior analysis or other professional or counseling services necessary to develop, maintain, and restore the functioning of an individual to the extent possible. To be eligible for coverage, applied behavior analysis shall be provided by a person professionally certified by a national board of behavior analysts or performed under the supervision of a person professionally certified by a national board of behavior analysts; (B) Counseling services provided by a licensed psychiatrist, psychologist, clinical professional counselor, or clinical social worker; and (C) Therapy services provided by a licensed or certified speech therapist, occupational therapist, or physical therapist.
(b) An insurer that provides benefits for neurological disorders, whether under a group or individual accident and sickness contract, policy, or benefit plan, shall not deny providing benefits in accordance with the conditions, schedule of benefits, limitations as to type and scope of treatment authorized for neurological disorders, exclusions, cost-sharing arrangements, or copayment requirements which exist in such contract, policy, or benefit plan for neurological disorders because of a diagnosis of autism. The provisions of this subsection shall not expand the type or scope of treatment beyond that authorized for any other diagnosed neurological disorder. Accident and sickness contracts, policies, or benefit plans shall provide coverage for autism spectrum disorders for an individual covered under a policy or contract who is six years of age or under in accordance with the following:
(1) The policy or contract shall provide coverage for any assessments, evaluations, or tests by a licensed physician or licensed psychologist to diagnose whether an individual has an autism spectrum disorder; (2) The policy or contract shall provide coverage for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders when it is determined by a licensed physician or licensed psychologist that the treatment is medically necessary health care. A licensed physician or licensed psychologist may be required to demonstrate ongoing medical necessity for coverage provided under this Code section at least annually; (3) The policy or contract shall not include any limits on the number of visits; (4) The policy or contract may limit coverage for applied behavior analysis to $35,000.00 per year. An insurer shall not apply payments for coverage unrelated to autism spectrum disorders to any maximum benefit established under this paragraph; and (5) This subsection shall not be construed to require coverage for prescription drugs if prescription drug coverage is not provided by the policy or contract. Coverage for prescription drugs for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders shall be determined in the same manner as coverage for prescription drugs for the treatment of any other illness or condition is determined under the policy or contract. (c) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, any policy or contract that provides coverage for services under this Code section may contain provisions for maximum benefits and coinsurance and reasonable limitations, deductibles, and

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exclusions to the extent that these provisions are not inconsistent with the requirements of this Code section. (d) This Code section shall not be construed to affect any obligation to provide services to an individual with an autism spectrum disorder under an individualized family service plan, an individualized education plan as required by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or an individualized service plan. This Code section also shall not be construed to limit benefits that are otherwise available to an individual under an accident and sickness contract, policy, or benefit plan.
(e)(1) An insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, or a governmental entity providing coverage for such treatment pursuant to this Code section, is exempt from providing coverage for behavioral health treatment required under this Code section and not covered by the insurer, corporation, health maintenance organization, or governmental entity providing coverage for such treatment pursuant to this Code section as of December 31, 2015, if:
(A) An actuary, affiliated with the insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, who is a member of the American Academy of Actuaries and meets the American Academy of Actuaries' professional qualification standards for rendering an actuarial opinion related to health insurance rate making, certifies in writing to the Commissioner that:
(i) Based on an analysis to be completed no more frequently than one time per year by each insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, or such governmental entity, for the most recent experience period of at least one year's duration, the costs associated with coverage of behavioral health treatment required under this Code section, and not covered as of December 31, 2015, exceeded 1 percent of the premiums charged over the experience period by the insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization; and (ii) Those costs solely would lead to an insurance in average premiums charged of more than 1 percent for all insurance policies, subscription contracts, or health care plans commencing on inception or the next renewal date, based on the premium rating methodology and practices the insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, or such governmental entity, employs; and (B) The Commissioner approves the certification of the actuary. (2) An exemption allowed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall apply for a one-year coverage period following inception or next renewal date of all insurance policies, subscription contracts, or health care plans issued or renewed during the oneyear period following the date of the exemption, after which the insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, or such governmental entity, shall again provide coverage for behavioral health treatment required under this subsection. (3) An insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, or such governmental entity, may claim an exemption for a subsequent year, but only if the conditions specified in this subsection again are met. (4) Notwithstanding the exemption allowed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, an insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, or such governmental entity,

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may elect to continue to provide coverage for behavioral health treatment required under this subsection. (f) Beginning January 1, 2015, to the extent that this Code section requires benefits that exceed the essential health benefits required under Section 1302(b) of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P. L. 111-148, the specific benefits that exceed the required essential health benefits shall not be required of a 'qualified health plan' as defined in such act when the qualified health plan is offered in this state through the exchange. Nothing in this subsection shall nullify the application of this Code section to plans offered outside the state's exchange. (g) This Code section shall not apply to any accident and sickness contract, policy, or benefit plan offered by any employer with ten or fewer employees."

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler E Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson E Hufstetler Y Jackson, B E Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S E Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.
SB 397, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.
Senator Harper of the 7th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.
SB 343. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Unterman of the 45th, Bethel of the 54th, Miller of the 49th, Hill of the 4th 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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, the "Quality Basic Education Act," shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association meets certain conditions; 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 343:
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 that no high school which receives funding under Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, the "Quality Basic Education Act," shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association meets certain conditions; to provide for the creation of the High School Athletics Overview Committee; to provide for its composition, powers, and duties; to provide for reports; to provide for performance criteria; to provide for expenditure of funds; 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 Part 14 of Article 6, relating to certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-316.2. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'athletic association' means any association of schools or any other similar organization which acts as an organizing, sanctioning,

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scheduling, or rule-making body for interscholastic athletic events in which public schools in this state participate. (b) No high school which receives funding under this article shall participate in, sponsor, or provide coaching staff for interscholastic sports events which are conducted under the authority of, conducted under the rules of, or scheduled by any athletic association unless the athletic association:
(1) Requires that the members of its executive committee, board of trustees, or any associated boards are employed by a local school system or private school for a minimum of 100 school days per year; (2) Limits the terms of members of its executive committee, board of trustees, or any associated boards to a total of four years; (3) Provides that every school is allowed one vote to elect the executive director; and (4) Annually publishes and provides to each member school a detailed financial report of its revenues and expenditures."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Article 32, which was formerly reserved, to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 32
20-2-2100. (a) There is created as a joint committee of the General Assembly the High School Athletics Overview Committee to be composed of five members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party; five members of the Senate appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party; the chairperson of the House Committee on Education or his or her designee; and the chairperson of the Senate Education and Youth Committee or his or her designee. The members of the committee shall serve two-year terms concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Lieutenant Governor shall each designate a cochairperson from among the appointees of their respective houses. The cochairpersons shall serve terms of two years concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. 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 periodically inquire into and review the operations of high school athletic associations, as defined in subsection (c) of this Code section. (b) No high school which receives funding under Article 6 of this chapter shall participate in, sponsor, or provide coaching staff for interscholastic sports events which are conducted under the authority of, conducted under the rules of, or scheduled by any high school athletics association unless such association complies with the provisions of this article.

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(c) As used in this Code section, the term 'committee' means the High School Athletics Overview Committee, and the term 'high school athletic association' means any association of schools or any other similar organization which acts as an organizing, sanctioning, scheduling, or rule-making body for interscholastic athletic events in which public high schools in this state participate.
20-2-2101. The Department of Education, the Attorney General, and all other agencies of state government, upon request by the committee, shall assist the committee in the discharge of its duties set forth in this article. The committee may employ staff and may secure the services of consultants as appropriate and subject to available funding. Upon authorization by joint resolution of the General Assembly, the committee shall have the power while the General Assembly is in session or during the interim between sessions to request the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents in aid of its duties. In addition, when the General Assembly is not in session, the committee shall have the power to request the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents in aid of its duties, upon application of the cochairpersons of the committee, with the concurrence of the Speaker of the House and the Lieutenant Governor.
20-2-2102. All high school athletic associations in this state shall cooperate with the committee, its authorized personnel, the Attorney General, the Department of Education, and other state agencies in order that the charges of the committee may be timely and efficiently discharged. The associations shall submit to the committee such reports and data as the committee shall reasonably require in order that the committee may adequately perform its functions. The Attorney General is authorized to bring appropriate legal actions to enforce any laws specifically or generally relating to the associations. The committee shall, on or before the first day of January of each year, and at such other times as it deems necessary, submit to the General Assembly a report of its findings and recommendations based upon the review of the high school athletic associations, as set forth in this article.
20-2-2103. In the discharge of its duties, the committee shall evaluate the performance of high school athletic associations consistent with the following criteria:
(1) Fairness and equity in establishing and implementing its standards; and (2) The promotion of academic achievement and good sportsmanship.
20-2-2104. (a) The committee is authorized to expend state funds available to the committee for the discharge of its duties. Said funds may be used for the purposes of compensating staff, paying for services of consultants, and paying all other necessary expenses incurred by the committee in performing its duties.

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(b) The members of the committee shall receive the same compensation, per diem, expenses, and allowances for their service on the committee as is authorized by law for members of interim legislative study committees. (c) The funds necessary for the purposes of the committee shall come from the funds appropriated to and available to the legislative branch of government."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Unterman of the 45th and Bethel of the 54th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate Education and Youth Committee substitute to SB 343 (LC 33 5523S) by striking lines 24 through 26 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
(1) Requires that the members of its executive committee, board of trustees, or any associated boards are employed by a local school system or private school for a minimum of 100 school days per year; provided, however, that the executive committee:
(A) May include the State School Superintendent or his or her designee, representatives from associations representing local board of education members, local school superintendents, secondary school principals, athletic directors, and athletic coaches in this state; (B) Shall include two female members appointed by such executive committee from nominees submitted by each region; and (C) Shall authorize each member to vote on all matters pertaining to the operation of such athletic association;
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Mullis, et al. amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senators Henson of the 41st and Mullis of the 53rd offered the following amendment #2:
Amend the Senate Education and Youth Committee substitute to SB 343 (LC 33 5523S) by striking the quotation mark at the end of line 31 and by inserting after line 31 the following: (c) This Code section shall not apply to any athletic association which organizes, sanctions, schedules, and establishes regulations for interscholastic sports events which exclusively involve disabled athletes."
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Henson, Mullis 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler E Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison E Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hufstetler Y Jackson, B E Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S E Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

SB 343, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 167. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Loudermilk of the 14th, Albers of the 56th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Hill of the 6th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to competencies and core curriculum, so as to declare certain actions void ab initio relating to adoption of certain curricula; to prohibit state education agencies from entering into any commitments relating to the federal Race to the Top program; to require hearings and public input prior to adoption of state-wide competencies and content standards; to limit the compilation and sharing of personal student and teacher data; to prohibit the expenditure of funds for a state-wide longitudinal data system except for

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administrative needs and federal grant compliance; 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 167:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to address various issues impacting students in public schools in this state, including student data, student competencies, and student testing; to provide for a public process to review changes to content standards in core subjects; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for the establishment of Content Standards Advisory Councils; to authorize the councils to review content standards, assessments, and data collection policies; to provide for subcommittees; to provide for public hearings and public input; to provide for recommended changes; to provide for timelines; to prohibit the state from relinquishing any control over content standards or assessments; to provide for flexibility; to provide for short titles; to establish limitations and requirements regarding student data; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations on the collection of student information; to provide for limitations on the disclosure of personally identifiable information to third parties; to provide for penalties and enforcement; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
This part shall be known and may be referred to as the "Act to Restore Educational Authority to Georgia Citizens."
SECTION 1-2. The General Assembly finds that:
(1) The state should establish first-class competencies and content standards that will provide a broad liberal arts education and lead to educated citizens equipped to preserve a self-governing republic of free people who are prepared for postsecondary education and a career; and (2) In determining such competencies and content standards, there should be strong citizen participation in the process.
SECTION 1-3. Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended by revising Code Section 20-2-141, relating to the review of competencies and core curriculum, as follows:

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"20-2-141. (a) The State Board of Education shall review content standards in each of the four core subject areas of mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies establish at least once every four five years a review of the adopted competencies and uniformly sequenced core curriculum by a task force broadly representative of educational interests and the concerned public. After considering the findings and recommendations of the task force, the state board shall make such changes in the student competencies lists and core curriculum as it deems in the best interest of the state and its citizens and shall report such proposed changes to local school systems and the General Assembly for review. The state board shall propose changes to such content standards as it deems in the best interest of students, their parents, teachers, and taxpayers. (b) The state board shall establish and implement a process in accordance with the requirements of this Code section which includes that:
(1) The state board shall review relevant research in the core subject area under review and identify the content standards where revision is appropriate; (2) The state board shall examine content standards for such core subject area which have been previously or are currently adopted by Georgia or by other states or countries, with preference given to states that had standards which were highly rated in national surveys of state standards before 2010 and to states and countries with highly rated internationally competitive test results; (3) Through an open and transparent process, the state board shall solicit interested persons who are eligible to be appointed to and serve on an advisory council convened pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section. The state board shall submit all such names to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House of Representatives for their consideration for appointment; and (4) The state board shall report its proposed changes to content standards for a core subject area to such advisory council. Upon receipt of the state board's proposed changes to content standards, the Council shall immediately begin its review, which may include review of other content standards within the same subject area, statewide criterion-referenced assessments related to the same subject area, or data collection policies; provided, however, that nothing shall preclude the Council from commencing any review as soon as the Council members are appointed. (c)(1) On a biennial basis, a Content Standards Advisory Council ('Council') shall be convened pursuant to this subsection to review proposed changes by the state board to content standards in core subject areas. Each Council convened pursuant to this subsection shall exist for a term of two years and shall review a specified subject area in each year of its two-year term. The Council shall be composed of 15 members as follows:
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the middle school level, and one representative each from the high school level; (B) Three private-sector representatives, appointed by the Governor; and (C) Three postsecondary content specialist education representatives, appointed by the Governor. As used in this subparagraph, the term 'postsecondary content specialist' means someone currently employed or retired, who has taught the subject content at least five years in a postsecondary institution and having an advanced degree, preferably a doctorate, in the subject of study. Specifically, it means English for English language arts standards, mathematics or statistics for mathematics standards, natural sciences and engineering for science standards, and government, economics, history, or political philosophy for social studies standards. Advanced degrees in education of the subject, such as mathematics education or science education, do not qualify for the purpose of this subparagraph. (2) Council members shall possess a bachelor's degree in at least one of the subject areas under review during such member's two-year term or a related subject area at a minimum and have appropriate experience and credentials, as determined by the appointing official. All members of the Council shall be residents of the State of Georgia for at least six months prior to appointment. To the extent possible, the Council shall include balanced representation from urban, suburban, and rural areas and representation from each congressional district. The Council shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson from among its membership. (3) Council members shall serve a two-year term and may be reappointed once. In the event of a vacancy, such member shall be replaced within 30 days of such vacancy in the same manner as the original appointment made pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection. (4) The Council shall establish subcommittees to help carry out its duties and responsibilities under this Code section. Such subcommittees shall include Council members and other appropriate individuals knowledgeable and experienced in the subject area under review, including, but not limited to, retired or currently employed early-childhood development professionals, K-5 content specialists, grades 6-8 content specialists, grades 9-12 content specialists, certified K-5 teachers, certified grades 6-8 teachers, and certified grades 9-12 teachers and postsecondary content specialists. Each subcommittee shall elect a chairperson and co-chairperson. (5) Council members and subcommittee members shall be reimbursed for per diem and travel expenses in the same manner as provided for in Code Section 45-7-21. Subject to appropriations, non-public-sector members may receive an honorarium for their services and local school systems may be reimbursed for the cost incurred in hiring substitute teachers in the absence of educators serving on a subcommittee. Council members and subcommittee members, as well as any members of their families or their business entities, shall not have conflicts of interest with regard to actions taken by the Council and shall not accept any money, meals, trips, gifts, or any other favors from any person, business, or organization that would benefit, financially or otherwise, from actions taken by the Council. (d) Any and all meetings conducted by the state board, the Council, or subcommittees

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of the Council at which content standards are discussed or decided upon shall be subject to Chapter 14 of Title 50, relating to open and public meetings; provided, however, that this shall not apply to assessment instruments reviewed or discussed pursuant to subsection (i) of Code Section 20-2-281. (e) Prior to the 90 day period provided for in subsection (g) of this Code section, the state board shall:
(1) Post all proposed changes to content standards on the Department of Education website; (2) Submit all proposed changes to content standards to the Council, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, chairperson of the Senate Education and Youth Committee, chairperson of the House Committee on Education, and each local school system. Upon receipt of proposed changes from the state board, each local school system shall notify the parents or guardians of its students that proposed content standards are available for review on the department website; and (3) Submit all proposed changes to content standards to the president of each public postsecondary institution in this state. Upon receipt of proposed changes from the state board, the president of each public postsecondary institution in this state shall provide an electronic copy of the proposed changes to the appropriate school deans, department heads, or both, as appropriate, so that, for purposes of illustration only, proposed changes to English language arts standards shall be sent to the heads of English departments. High school mathematics standards shall be sent to the heads of departments of mathematics, engineering, physical and biological sciences, and computer science. (f) The state board shall provide a 90 day period for public review and comment on its proposed content standards and on any other content standards in the same subject area. Within such 90 day period: (1) Each state board member shall conduct at least one public hearing and shall provide notice of such hearing by issuing a press release to print and broadcast media serving the congressional district and providing notice to each local school system within the congressional district. Upon receipt of such notice, each local school system shall notify parents and guardians of all students of such public hearing. The state board shall provide at least one week's notice to each state legislator who represents a portion of the congressional district. The Council shall use its best efforts to have Council members present at each hearing. The state board shall cause minutes of the hearings to be taken and shall distribute such minutes to all state board members and Council members within ten business days of each such public hearing; (2) The state board shall solicit feedback on the proposed content standards or on any other content standards in the same subject area from teachers, parents, and other stakeholders through the development, posting, and advertisement of an online survey and shall accept any comments received via e-mail or United States mail. The state board shall also solicit feedback from appropriate content related organizations, associations, and agencies. All feedback received by the state board shall be made

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available to the Council; and (3) The Senate Education and Youth Committee and the House Committee on Education may each hold additional public hearings to provide additional opportunity for public comments on the proposed changes and shall submit to the Council any public comments received from the hearings. All public comments received by the state board in the 90 day period shall be part of the public record and shall be maintained by the Department of Education and available for review for at least six years. (g) The Council and its subcommittees shall review the proposals made by the state board and the feedback received pursuant to subsection (f) of this Code section and, with any needed assistance from the department, propose changes to the state board's proposed content standards as it deems appropriate. Any proposed changes by the Council shall be submitted to the state board by the Council in the form of a written report no later than 60 days after the expiration of the 90 day period for public review provided in subsection (f) of this Code section. The Council and its subcommittees shall also have the discretion to review and make recommendations on any related content standards in the same subject area, on any state-wide assessments administered pursuant to Code Section 20-2-281 which are criterion-referenced assessments relating to the subject area under review, and on any data collection policies of the Department of Education or Office of Student Achievement. (h)(1) Simultaneously with submitting the written report to the state board pursuant to subsection (g) of this Code section, the Council, through the department, shall provide an electronic copy of the changes proposed by the Council to all members of the Senate Education and Youth Committee and House Committee on Education, to each local school system, and to the president of each public postsecondary institution in this state, and shall make such proposed changes available to the public via Internet posting on the department website. (2) Upon receipt of proposed changes from the Council, each local school system shall again notify the parents or guardians of its students that proposed content standards are available for review on the department website. (3) Upon receipt of proposed changes from the Council, the president of each public postsecondary institution in this state shall provide an electronic copy of the proposed changes to the appropriate school deans, department heads, or both in the same manner as provided in paragraph (3) of subsection (e) of this Code section. (i) After receipt of the revised proposed content standards from the Council, the state board shall take into consideration the recommendations of the Council, and the state board, in an open public meeting, shall make changes to the content standards as it deems in the best interest of students, their parents, teachers, and this state's citizens. The adoption of content standards pursuant to this Code section shall not be subject to Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' The state board shall report such approved content standards to local school systems and the General Assembly and post such approved content standards in an easily accessible location on the department website.

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(j) The requirements contained in this Code section shall apply to all content standards in accordance with a timetable established by the state board; provided, however, that the review of content standards in mathematics shall be completed no later than May 31, 2015, and implemented no later than the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year, and the review of content standards in English language arts shall be completed no later than May 31, 2016, and implemented no later than the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year. Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit the state board from accelerating the timetable or conducting the review of two subject areas in the same year or prohibit a local board of education from implementing the revised mathematics content standards in the 2015-2016 school year."
SECTION 1-4. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-141.1. (a) Beginning on the effective date of this Code section, the State of Georgia shall retain sole control over the development and revision of the content standards established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-140 and no content standards shall be adopted or implemented except in accordance with the procedures required by Code Section 20-2-141; provided, however, that such required procedures shall not apply to courses developed and submitted by local boards of education for approval by the state board. On and after the effective date of this Code section, the state shall not adopt any federally prescribed content standards or any national content standards established by a consortium of states or a third party, including, but not limited to, the Next Generation Science Standards, the National Curriculum for Social Studies, the National Health Education Standards, or the National Sexuality Standards. (b) No official of the State of Georgia, whether elected or appointed or representing the state in any capacity, shall join, on behalf of the state or a state agency, any consortium, association, or entity or enter into a binding agreement, when such membership or agreement would relinquish any measure of control over standards and assessments, to any individual or entity outside the state. (c) The Department of Education shall annually submit to the General Assembly a detailed report of all grants, including federal, private, or from other sources, that the department has applied for or received and of all outside funding that the department has received. The report shall include:
(1) Long-term projections of unfunded costs for both state and local governments for at least a 12 year period; (2) The purpose and effect of the program, including its effect on and interrelationship with any existing program currently operating within this state; (3) Justification for the program and peer reviewed research, if any, that validates the effectiveness of the program; and (4) Any negative effects on the constitutional rights of Georgia citizens, including their right to exercise control over education. (d) All state-wide K-12 tests and assessments shall be controlled by the State of

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Georgia without any obligation to other entities, states, consortia, or the federal government and shall not be designed to test national standards or rebranded national standards or be based on any standards established by a consortium of states or a third party, including but not limited to the Next Generation Science Standards, the National Curriculum for Social Studies, the National Health Education Standards, or the National Sexuality Standards. The state shall not relinquish any binding control over testing as a condition of receiving a grant. On and after the effective date of this Code section, criterion assessments developed pursuant to Code Section 20-2-281 shall be aligned with the content standards revised pursuant to Code Section 20-2-141 for each subject area. Until such new assessments are developed, the state board shall use elementary, middle, and high school level criterion assessments which progress toward revised content standards."
SECTION 1-5. Beginning September 24, 2014, a local school system shall have the flexibility to determine its curriculum and instruction without constraint, including returning to curriculum and instruction aligned to the former Georgia Performance Standards that were in effect in June 2010, until the completion of the revision process established pursuant to this part and the establishment of new standards pursuant to such process. Further, local school systems may elect to use discrete mathematics and to adopt reading lists, instructional materials, and support materials. Following the adoption of content standards pursuant to the process established in Code Section 20-2-141, local school systems may sequence, expand, and enrich the content standards to the extent deemed necessary and appropriate for its students and communities.
PART II SECTION 2-1.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Student Right to Privacy Act."
SECTION 2-2. Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended by adding a new article to Chapter 1, relating to general provisions, to read as follows:
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20-1-30. (a) As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Affective computing' means systems and devices that can or attempt to recognize, interpret, process, or simulate aspects of human feelings or emotions. (2) 'Biometric data' means a record of one or more measurable biological or behavioral characteristics that can be used for automated recognition of an individual, including fingerprints, retina and iris patterns, voiceprints, DNA sequence (including

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newborn screening information), and facial characteristics. (3) 'Cloud computing service' means a service that enables on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources, such as networks, servers, storage, applications, and services, to provide a student, teacher, or school personnel account based productivity applications such as e-mail, document storage, and document editing that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or interaction with a cloud computing service provider. A cloud computing service has the characteristics of on-demand self-service, broad network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, and measured service. (4) 'Cloud computing service provider' means an entity, other than an education institution, that operates a cloud computing service. (5) 'Department' means the Georgia Department of Education. (6) 'Education institution' means any public early care and learning program, elementary or secondary school, or governing board of a charter school in this state. (7) 'Education program' means a program of instruction administered by a state agency or education institution within this state. (8) 'Interpersonal resources' means noncognitive, emotional, and psychological characteristics and attributes and skills used to manage relationships and interactions between or among individuals. (9) 'Intrapersonal resources' means noncognitive, emotional, and psychological characteristics and attributes used to manage emotions and attitudes within an individual. (10) 'Local school system' means any local board of education, local school system, or governing board of a charter school in this state. (11) 'Psychological resources' means noncognitive, emotional characteristics, attributes, and skills, including mindsets, learning strategies, and effortful control, used by an individual to address or manage various life situations. (12) 'State agency' means the Georgia Department of Education, the State Board of Education, the Education Coordinating Council, the Office of Student Achievement, the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, the Georgia Student Finance Commission, the Georgia Student Finance Authority, the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, any regional educational service agency, or any other state pre-K through grade 12 education related entity, including any education related foundation or nonprofit entity established by Georgia statute or which derives its authority from Georgia statutes. (13) 'Student data base' means the Georgia Statewide Longitudinal Data System established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-320, including the GA AWARDS data system, the K-12 Statewide Longitudinal Data System, or any other system or data warehouse providing substantially the same function which collects, houses, or maintains data on Georgia students in pre-kindergarten through postsecondary education, including regional, interstate, or federal data warehouse organizations under contract to or with a memorandum of understanding with the Georgia Department of Education, the Office of Student Achievement, or other state education

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entity. (14) 'Work force information' means information related to unemployment insurance, wage records, unemployment insurance benefit claims, or employment and earnings data from work force data sources, such as state wage records, the Wage Record Interchange System (WRIS), or the federal Employment Data Exchange System (FEDES). (15) 'Written consent' means signed and dated consent in written form or by electronic signature given prior to the data collection or disclosure and specifically consenting to the collection or disclosure of specific data. (b) As used in this article, the terms 'disclosure,' 'education records,' 'eligible student,' 'parent,' 'party,' 'personally identifiable information,' 'record,' and 'student' shall have the same meaning as those terms are defined in the regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 99.3) promulgated under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act as of January 1, 2014.
20-1-31. (a) Unless explicitly required by federal law, no student or family information may be collected by a state agency, local school system, or education institution without the written consent of parents, guardians, or eligible students unless the data is directly related to the educational needs of the student. The following information is not considered directly related to the educational needs of the student:
(1) Kindergarten through grade 12 student biometric data, except as may be necessary to facilitate the instruction of special needs students or students participating in school physical education and athletic programs; (2) Any data collected via affective computing, including analysis of facial expressions, EEG brain wave patterns, skin conductance, galvanic skin response, heart-rate variability, pulse, blood volume, posture, and eye-tracking; (3) Student or family religious affiliation or beliefs; (4) Student or family political affiliation or beliefs; (5) Student or family member sexual orientation or beliefs about sexual orientation; (6) Student or family gun ownership; (7) Kindergarten through grade 12 student or family income data, except information necessary to determine eligibility for, to facilitate participation in, or to receive financial assistance under a scholarship, free-or-reduced-lunch, or other financialassistance program; or (8) Kindergarten through grade 12 student or family social security numbers, except as otherwise authorized by law. (b) Unless explicitly required by federal law, a local school system shall not allow the following information regarding its students to be entered into any state-wide student longitudinal data base without the written consent of parents, guardians, or eligible students: (1) Medical, health, and mental health records, except immunization records required by state law, records needed or created by a school based health program for

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administering prescription drugs or otherwise treating a student at school, records needed or created by a school based counselor when a student seeks counseling while at school, or fitness assessments conducted pursuant to Code Section 20-2-777; (2) Student or family workforce information, except information related to work based learning, technical, or industry-certificate programs participated in for academic credit or as used for an audit, evaluation, or compliance activity in connection with a state-supported education program provided that parents and eligible students may opt out from any personally identifiable data being disclosed for the purposes of such audits, evaluations, or compliance activities; (3) Any psychological data (including any resulting from classroom, education institution, local school system, state, or national assessments) that measure psychological resources, attributes, dispositions, social skills, attitudes, or interpersonal or intrapersonal resources; provided, however, that this shall not include special education assessments; or (4) Any data developed through predictive modeling, except information necessary for dropout-prevention programs and as necessary for evaluation of education programs relating to student proficiencies as measured in pre-K through grade 12 education or to predict student success in higher education. (c) No funds, whether from federal or private grants or other sources, shall be used on construction, enhancement, or expansion of any student data base that does not comply with the provisions of this Code section, that is designed to collect and store student data that tracks students beyond their kindergarten through grade 12 or postsecondary education or compile their personal, nonacademic information beyond what is necessary for either administrative functions directly related to the student's education or evaluation of academic programs and student progress, or that is used for an audit, evaluation, or compliance activity in connection with federal or state supported education programs. (d) No state agency, local school system, or education institution shall pursue or accept any grant, whether from the federal government or any private entity, that would require the collection or reporting of any types of student data in violation of subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section. (e)(1) No later than August 1, 2014, state agencies, local school systems, and education institutions shall publicly and conspicuously disclose on their websites the type of personally identifiable information from education records maintained by such state agencies, local school systems, or education institutions, directly or through contracts with outside parties, and the types of education records that are transferred to cloud computing service providers. This disclosure shall be updated within 30 days of any change. Local school systems and education institutions shall annually notify parents and eligible students of such website posting which may be accomplished through prominent posting on the website and notice through local media. Such posting shall also include a telephone number or e-mail address that parents may access to ask questions. State agencies shall also provide annual electronic notification of this information to the chairpersons of the Senate Education and Youth

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Committee and House Committee on Education. Such disclosure and electronic notifications shall include information for parents or eligible students regarding the process to request a copy of the education record pertaining to that student contained in the student data base, the required response time, and the process to contest its content pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection. (2) Within 30 days of a request to a local school system, parents and eligible students shall be provided a printed copy of the student's education records that are in a student data base and shall have the right to correct the records in such data base in a manner that is consistent with requirements of state and federal law.
20-1-32. (a) Except as otherwise authorized by this Code section, access to education records in the student data base shall be restricted to the authorized representatives of the state agency, local school system, or education institution who require such access to perform their assigned duties. No individual shall be designated an authorized representative for such purposes unless he or she is employed by or under contract with the designating state agency, local school system, or education institution.
(b)(1) Personally identifiable information from an education record shall not be disclosed to a party conducting research or studies for or on behalf of such state agencies or education institutions unless the parent, guardian, or eligible student has had reasonable notice of the right to opt out. (2) Any outside party conducting research or a study as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall comply with the requirements of subsection (d) of this Code section in order to receive any records. (3) Each state agency and education institution shall develop and publish criteria for the approval of research related data requests from state and local government agencies, the General Assembly, academic researchers, and the public. (c) Before conducting any audit or evaluation of an education program or conducting any compliance or enforcement activity in connection with legal requirements that relate to state or local school system supported programs, the state agency, local school system, or education institution shall specify the federal or state legal authority for the audit, evaluation, or compliance or enforcement activity. In conducting any audit or evaluation of an education program or conducting any compliance or enforcement activity in connection with legal requirements that relate to state or local school system supported education programs, when such audit, evaluation, or activity involves access to personally identifiable student information, education records may be released only to authorized representatives of the government auditor or evaluator or the outside auditing agency or firm. No party may be designated an authorized representative of such government auditor or evaluator or the outside auditing agency or firm unless that individual is a staff member of the government auditor or evaluator or outside auditing agency or firm. No outside auditing agency or firm shall conduct any audit or evaluation that involves access to personally identifiable student information unless it certifies in writing that it will comply with the terms and conditions set forth in

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subsection (d) of this Code section. Results of such audit or evaluation shall be posted on the website of the state agency, local school system, or education institution administering the education program that is the subject of the audit or evaluation. (d) State agencies, local school systems, and education institutions shall not disclose personally identifiable information from education records without the written consent of parents or eligible students to a contractor, consultant, or other party to whom the state agency, local school system, or education institution has outsourced services or functions unless that outside party:
(1) Performs a service or function which would otherwise be performed for the state agency, local school system, or education institution by its employees, provides cloud computing services, or is an authorized representative who conducts studies for, or on behalf of, the state agency, local school system, or education institution to develop, validate, or administer predictive tests as necessary for predicting student proficiency as measured in pre-K through grade 12 education, to predict success in higher education, to administer student aid programs, or to improve instruction; (2) Limits internal access to education records to those individuals who require access to those records for completion of the contract; (3) Does not use the education records for any purposes other than those explicitly authorized in the contract; (4) Does not disclose any personally identifiable information from education records to any other party unless required by statute or court order and the party provides a notice of the disclosure to the state agency, local school system, or education institution that provided the information no later than the time the information is disclosed, unless providing notice of the disclosure is expressly prohibited by the statute or court order; (5) Maintains reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of the personally identifiable student in its custody; (6) Uses encryption technologies to protect data while being transmitted or in its custody from unauthorized disclosure using a technology or methodology specified by the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services in guidance issued under Section 13402(h)(2) of Public Law 111-5; (7) Conducts a security audit at least annually but more often for contracts of short duration and provides the results of that audit to each state agency, local school system, or education institution that provides education records; (8) Provides the state agency, local school system, or education institution with a breach remediation plan acceptable to the state agency, local school system, or education institution before initial receipt of education records; (9) Reports all suspected or actual security breaches to the state agency, local school system, or education institution that provided education records and to parents of affected students and to eligible students as soon as possible but not later than 48 hours after a suspected or actual breach was known or would have been known by exercising reasonable diligence;

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(10) Is under the direction of the state agency, local school system, or education institution pursuant to a contract with respect to the use and maintenance of education records; (11) Pays all costs and liabilities incurred by the state agency, local school system, or education institution related to any security breach or unauthorized disclosure, including but not limited to the costs of responding to inquiries about the security breach or unauthorized disclosure, of notifying subjects of personally identifiable information about the breach, of mitigating the effects of the breach for the subjects of the personally identifiable information, and of investigating the cause or consequences of the security breach or unauthorized disclosure; and (12) Destroys or returns to the state agency, local school system, or education institution all personally identifiable information in its custody upon request and at the termination of the contract. Destruction of documents and data shall be performed in compliance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-88, Guidelines for Media Sanitation. (e) All contracts entered into with a contractor, consultant, or other party which are subject to subsection (d) or (i) of this Code section shall be posted on the website of the state agency, local school system, or education institution. (f)(1) Information from education records, whether consisting of personally identifiable information or not, shall not be sold to any party for any reason or disclosed to any party for a commercial use, including but not limited to marketing products or services; compilation of lists for sale or rental; development of products or services; creation of individual, household, or group profiles; employment suitability checks; background checks; or insurance rate determinations. (2) A state agency, local school system, or education institution that contracts with a cloud computing service provider shall enter into an agreement with such provider that includes the following terms:
(A) The types of data to be transferred or collected, including whether data will be collected directly from students and whether the provider will track students' use of the services; (B) Prohibition on the provider's redisclosure of information from education records, or use of such information for any secondary purposes that benefit the provider or any third party, including but not limited to online behavioral advertising, creating or correcting an individual or household profile primarily for the provider's benefit, the sale of the data for any commercial purpose, or any other similar commercial for-profit activity; provided, however, that a cloud computing service provider may process or monitor student data solely to provide such service to the state agency, local school system, or education institution, and to maintain the integrity of such service; (C) A requirement that all access over the Internet to education records and student data shall be through a secure encrypted protocol, such as, but not limited to, Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure; and (D) A requirement that all servers that house education records and student data be

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either solely dedicated to such education records and student data or be provisioned in such a manner that no entity other than the applicable state agency, local school system, or education institution could obtain access to such records and data. (3) Any cloud computing service provider that enters into an agreement pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection shall certify in writing to the state agency, local school system, or education institution that it will comply with the terms and conditions set forth in subsection (d) of this Code section and that the state agency, local school system, or education institution maintains ownership of all student data. (4) Any student data stored by a cloud computing service provider shall be stored within the boundaries of the United States. (g) Personally identifiable information from education records shall not be disclosed to any noneducation related government agency, including but not limited to the Georgia Department of Labor, whether within or outside the state, or to any party that intends to use or disclose the information or data for the purpose of workforce-development or economic planning unless used for an audit, evaluation, or compliance activity in connection with federal or state supported education programs; provided, however, that this shall not apply to disclosure of records relating to children in the care or custody of a state agency, whether within or outside the state, including children in foster care and youth in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice. (h)(1) Subject to the provisions of subsections (b), (c), (d), and (f) of this Code section, and except when a student is classified as a migrant for federal reporting purposes, personally identifiable information from education records shall not be disclosed to any government agency or other entity outside the state without the written consent of the parent or eligible student. (2) If the United States Department of Education demands, as a condition of making a federal education grant, personally identifiable information, without the written consent of the parent or eligible student, the grant recipient shall provide written notification to those parents and eligible students of the following: (A) That the grant recipient has been required to disclose the student's information to the United States Department of Education; (B) That neither the grant recipient nor any other entity within the State of Georgia will have control over use or further disclosure of that information or data; and (C) The contact information, including the name, telephone number, and e-mail address of the United States Department of Education official who demands the disclosure. (i)(1) Student data shared with any testing contractor by state agencies, local school systems, or education institutions shall be limited to the following: (A) Student identifier number, name, grade level, and other information directly related to test performance, such as previous test scores, provided that no biometric data and no psychological data of any kind is part of that information unless required pursuant to the federal Individual with Disabilities Education Act; and (B) Student demographic information only as necessary for producing annual accountability reports under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA),

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Public Law 107-110; and (C) Aggregate data with no identifiable student information. (2) Demographic data collected under subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of this Code section may be collected at the time of test administration, after department approval of the data-collection form, or may be transferred to the testing contractor directly from the state data base. Only fields directly required for producing ESEA accountability reports may be transferred. (3) The testing contractor shall acknowledge in writing that ownership of the student data remains with the state agency, local school system, or education institution that contracts for the testing contractor's services, and the testing contractor shall not disclose the data to any other entity without written permission of that state agency, local school system, or education institution. (4) No state agency, local school system, or education institution shall permit a testing contractor to share any student data with any noneducation entities, or with any education entities not under contract with the state agency, local school system, or education institution. (5) The testing contractor may disclose to the United States Department of Education aggregate reports required under ESEA after receiving written authorization from the department.
20-1-33. (a) Each violation of any provision of Code Section 20-1-32 by a contractor, consultant, or other party that has entered into a contract with a state agency, local school system, or education institution and is subject to the provisions of this article shall, for a first violation, be punishable by a civil penalty of up to $5,000.00; a second violation shall be punishable by a civil penalty of up to $10,000.00 and may result in permanent disqualification by the state agency, local school system, or education institution from access to education records; and a third and any subsequent violation shall be punishable by a civil penalty of up to $20,000.00 and shall result in permanent disqualification by the state agency, local school system, or education institution from access to education records. For a third and any subsequent violation, each violation involving a different individual education record or a different individual student shall be considered a separate violation for purposes of civil penalties under this subsection. (b) The Attorney General shall have the authority to enforce compliance with this article by investigation and subsequent commencement of a civil action, to seek civil penalties for violations of this article, and to seek appropriate injunctive relief, including but not limited to a prohibition on obtaining personally identifiable information for an appropriate time period. In carrying out such investigation and in maintaining such civil action, the Attorney General is authorized to subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, examine them under oath, and require that any books, records, documents, papers, or electronic records relevant to the inquiry be turned over for inspection, examination, or audit, in accordance with Chapter 11 of Title 9, the 'Georgia Civil Practice Act.'

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(c) Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed as creating a private right of action against a state agency, a local board of education, an education institution, or an employee of any such agency, board, or institution."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
(a) This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) Part II of this Act shall apply to school years beginning with the 2014-2015 academic year.
SECTION 3-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senators Ligon of the 3rd and Tippins of the 37th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate Education and Youth Committee substitute to SB 167 (LC 33 5577ERS) by striking line 75 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
(B) Three current or retired teacher representatives, including one elementary school teacher, one middle school teacher, and one high school teacher, appointed by the Governor; and
By striking line 86 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (2) Council members shall possess at least a bachelor's degree in at least one of the subject areas
By inserting between lines 115 and 116 the following: (6) The state board shall post on the department website the names, contact information, and credentials of each Council member and subcommittee member.
By striking "(g)" on line 121 and insering in its place "(f)".
By inserting "(a)" at the beginning of line 254.
By inserting after line 263 the following: (b) Local school systems shall ensure strict compliance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and with other federal disabilities laws and shall fully implement all Individualized Education Programs, Section 504 plans, and accommodations for English Language Learners established pursuant to such federal laws and shall not construe any state adopted standards to supersede the requirements of any such program, plan, or accommodation.

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By striking line 427 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: federal, state, or local school system supported programs, the state agency, local school system, or
By striking line 431 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: connection with legal requirements that relate to federal, state, or local school system supported
By striking line 507 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: cloud computing service provider that includes the storage of education records shall enter into an agreement with such provider that
By striking line 540 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: to disclosure of records relating to children in the care or custody of a state agency or a contractor of a state agency, whether
By striking line 564 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, or other federal law; and
By striking line 582 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: institution, unless required by court order.
By striking lines 583 through 585.
Senator Bethel of the 54th offered the following amendment #1a:
Amend Amendment #1 (AM 33 1405) to SB 167 by adding after line 5
(C) Two private-sector representatives, one appointed by the Lt. Governor and one appointed by the Speaker.
and correcting on LC 33 5577 on line 68 strike 15 and replace with 17 and on line 76 reorder (C) to become (D).
On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.
Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd objected.
On the adoption of amendment #1a, the yeas were 17, nays 14, and the Bethel amendment #1a to the Ligon, Tippins amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.

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On the adoption of amendment #1, there were no objections, and the Ligon, Tippins amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted as amended.

Senator Henson of the 41st offered the following amendment #2:

Amend the committee substitute (LC 33 5577ERS) to SB 167 by striking line 68 and replacing it as follows:

"each year of its two-year term. The Council shall be composed of 18 members as"

by striking "and" on line 75

by inserting on line 85 "and

(D) Three current public school teachers, one each appointed by the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Speaker of the House."

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd objected.

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 11, nays 30, and the Henson amendment #2 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler E Carter, B N Carter, J

N Harbison E Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H
Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hufstetler

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton

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Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jackson, B E Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 34, nays 16.

SB 167, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following communications were received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Tyler Harper

Agriculture and Consumer Affairs

District 7

Natural Resources and the Environment

301-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Public Safety

Atlanta, GA 30334

Retirement

Mr. Secretary-

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

2/25/14

On SB 167, I intended to vote "Yea".

/s/ Tyler Harper

Senator Jack Hill District 4 234 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees:
Appropriations Natural Resources and the Environment Regulated Industries and Utilities Rules Finance

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The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Please record my vote on SB 167 as "Aye". /s/ Jack Hill
Senator David Shafer, President Pro Tempore, assumed the Chair.

Senator Tippins of the 37th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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

HB 743. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act making and providing appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, known as the "General Appropriations Act," Act No. 309, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, Volume One, Appendix, commencing at page 1 of 239), to make, provide, and change certain appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, for all other governmental activities, projects, and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; and for other purposes.

The House amendment to the Senate substitute was as follows:

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Amend the Senate substitute to HB 743 by inserting the numbered sections and amounts appropriated therefor as contained in the attached document "HB 743 Senate Substitute As Amended By the House" in lieu of the corresponding numbered sections and amounts appropriated therefor as contained in the Senate substitute, which are hereby stricken:

HB 743 SENATE SUBSTITUTE AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE AMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2014 APPROPRIATIONS BILL

FUND AVAILABILITY
State General Fund Revenue Estimate
Motor Fuel Funds Lottery for Education Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Payment Payments from Georgia Building Authority Payments from Workers' Compensation Payments from Department of Administrative Services

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION
$ 17,682,787,001 997,760,334 910,819,213 200,118,562
1,988,502
167,756,401 254,370,693
11,288,188
845,934
5,303,747 1,200,000

HOUSE
$ 17,682,787,001 997,760,334 910,819,213 200,118,562
1,988,502
167,756,401 254,370,693
11,288,188
845,934
5,303,747 1,200,000

SENATE

SENATE SUBSTITUTE AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE

$ 17,682,787,001 997,760,334 910,819,213 200,118,562

$ 17,682,787,001 997,760,334 910,819,213 200,118,562

1,988,502

1,988,502

167,756,401 254,370,693

167,756,401 254,370,693

11,288,188

11,288,188

845,934

845,934

5,303,747 1,200,000

5,303,747 1,200,000

$ 20,234,238,575

$ 20,234,238,575

$ 20,234,238,575

$ 20,234,238,575

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Section 6: Judicial Council
17.100 Institute of Continuing Judicial Education
17.1 Increase funds for maintenance and repairs.(S:No)(CC:Provide one-time funds for maintenance and repairs.)
18.100 Judicial Council 18.3 Increase funds for operating expenses for regulatory oversight of misdemeanor probation providers.[County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council] (H:No)(CC:Yes) 18.5 Increase funds for a statewide civil e-filing portal for all courts.[AOC] (CC:No)
Section 9: Superior Courts
27.100 Judicial Administrative Districts 27.2 Increase funds for personal services eliminated in previous budget reductions.(S:No)(CC:Yes)
Section 12: Administrative Services,
Department of
600.100 Compensation per General Assembly Resolutions
600.1 Increase funds pursuant to HR 73 (2013 Session) to compensate an individual who was wrongfully imprisoned.(H & S:Reflect updated annuity cost.)(CC:Reflect updated annuity cost.)
35.100 Risk Management 35.1 Reduce funds.[Indemnification Fund Support]
41.100 Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority
41.1 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures.

HB 743 Senate Substitute as Amended by the House

Gov's Recommendation

House Version

Senate Version

State Funds Total Funds State Funds Total Funds State Funds Total Funds

20,580

20,580

20,580

20,580

0

0

16,580

16,580

0

0

16,580

16,580

52,000

52,000

52,000

52,000

52,000

52,000

18,051

18,051

18,051

18,051

0

0

400,000

400,000

326,593

326,593

326,593

326,593

-

-

-

-

-

-

(81,000)

(81,000)

(81,000)

(81,000) (106,000)

(106,000)

House Amendment State Funds Total Funds

20,580

20,580

16,580

16,580

0

0

18,051

18,051

326,028

326,028

(500,000)

(500,000)

(106,000)

(106,000)

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Section 15: Behavioral Health and
Developmental Disabilities,
Department of
54.100 Adult Developmental Disabilities Services
54.1 Reduce funds for Rockdale Cares.[Community Services Adult Developmental Disabilities] (S:No)(CC:No)
59.100 Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities
59.1 Provide funds for fetal alcohol syndrome screenings and treatment. [Community Services C&A Developmental Disabilities] (S:No)(CC:No)
Section 17: Community Health,
Department of
86.100 Indigent Care Trust Fund 86.2 Use prior year reserve funds to provide matching funds for all private deemed and non-deemed hospitals eligible for the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program. 86.1 Provide matching funds for all private deemed and non-deemed hospitals eligible for the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program.(H:Provide state ($14,445,532) and other funds ($1,426,508) for all private deemed and non-deemed hospitals eligible for the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program.)(S:Increase state ($14,445,532) and other ($1,426,439) funds to provide state matching funds for all private deemed and non-deemed hospitals eligible for the Disproportionate Share Hospital

(50,000) -
0 14,445,532

(50,000)

(50,000)

-

30,000

4,499,560

0

42,399,566 14,445,532

(50,000)

0

30,000

0

4,499,560

0

46,586,557 14,445,532

0

0

0

0

4,487,907

0

46,463,616 14,445,532

0 0
4,487,907 46,463,616

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869

(DSH) program.)(CC:Increase state ($14,445,532) and other ($1,426,439) funds to provide state matching funds for all private deemed and non-deemed hospitals eligible for the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program.) 88.100 Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid
88.1 Reduce funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.
90.100 State Health Benefit Plan 90.7 Increase funds for reserves to fund future claims and Other PostEmployment Benefits (OPEB) liabilities. 90.6 Reduce funds to reflect reduced membership, medical services utilization, and medical trend since previous projection. 90.8 Increase funds for pharmacy, office visit, and emergency room co-pays.
97.100 Georgia Composite Medical Board
97.2 Increase funds to implement the Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services Act.
98.100 Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency
98.1 Increase funds for personal services for one additional inspector position.(S:No)(CC:Yes)
Section 18: Corrections, Department of
100.100 County Jail Subsidy 100.1 Transfer funds to the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center, Detention Centers, Food and Farm Operations, Health, Offender Management, Probation Supervision, State Prisons, and Transition Centers programs from

(13,963,246) 0 0 -
(5,000,000)

(40,876,013) 158,410,410 (291,283,824)
(5,000,000)

(18,063,245) 0 0 -
50,000 (5,000,000)

(74,955,431) 158,410,410 (291,283,824)
50,000 (5,000,000)

(18,063,245) 0 0 0
10,000 0
(7,000,000)

(52,878,353) 102,685,334 (293,558,748)
58,000,000 10,000 0
(7,000,000)

(18,063,245) 0 0 0
10,000 35,700 (8,500,000)

(52,878,353) 102,685,334 (293,558,748)
58,000,000 10,000 35,700
(8,500,000)

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the County Jail Subsidy program

to meet projected

expenditures.(H:Transfer funds

($4,075,671) to the Bainbridge

Probation Substance Abuse

Treatment Center, Detention

Centers, Food and Farm

Operations, Health, Offender

Management, Probation

Supervision, State Prisons, and

Transition Centers programs from

the County Jail Subsidy program

and reduce funds ($924,329) to

meet projected

expenditures.)(S:Transfer funds to

the Bainbridge Probation

Substance Abuse Treatment

Center, Detention Centers, Food

and Farm Operations, Health,

Offender Management, Probation

Supervision, State Prisons, and

Transitional Centers programs

from the County Jail Subsidy

program and reduce funds to meet

projected

expenditures.)(CC:Transfer funds

to the Bainbridge Probation

Substance Abuse Treatment

Center, Detention Centers, Food

and Farm Operations, Health,

Offender Management,

Probation Supervision, State

Prisons, and Transitional Centers

programs from the County Jail

Subsidy program and reduce

funds to meet projected

expenditures.)

100.2 Increase reimbursements to

-

-

0

0

0

0

0

0

counties to $43.00 per day

effective April 1,

2014.(H:Yes)(S:No)(CC:Increase

reimbursements to counties to

$30.00 per day.)

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104.100 Health 104.2 Increase funds to replace the loss of 340B pharmaceutical pricing.[H-Physical Health]
108.100 State Prisons 108.1 [A] Transfer funds from the County Jail Subsidy program to meet projected expenditures. [occurs in 3 subprograms]
Section 19: Defense, Department of
111.100 Military Readiness 111.1 Increase funds for one legal counsel position.[Military Admin Operations]
Section 22: Economic Development,
Department of
127.100 Tourism 127.1 Increase funds for the Georgia Civil War Commission.[Tourism, Marketing and Promotion]
Section 23: Education, Department of
143.100 Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share
143.2 Provide funds for Troup County Schools to reflect a corrected tax digest.(S:Increase funds for Troup County Schools to reflect a corrected tax digest pursuant to the establishment of the Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding Joint Study Committee.)(CC:Increase funds for Troup County Schools to reflect a corrected tax digest pursuant to the establishment of the Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding Joint Study Committee.)
144.100 Quality Basic Education Program
144.7 Adjust funds for Provost Academy Georgia ($180,139) and Atlanta Preparatory Academy ($213,139) based on actual services

3,057,493
-
-

-

-

3,057,493 2,393,710

-

-

-

-

- 1,726,529

-

-

- 2,000,000 2,393,710 2,738,488

-

180,063

-

25,000

1,726,529 1,726,529

-

-

2,000,000 2,000,000 2,738,488 2,584,353

180,063

110,000

25,000

25,000

1,726,529 1,726,529

- (393,278)

2,000,000 2,584,353
110,000 25,000
1,726,529
(393,278)

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provided.[Mid-Term Adjustment Reserve] Section 26: Governor, Office of the
161.100 Governor's Emergency Fund 161.1 Increase funds for inclement weather emergency services.
Section 27: Human Services,
Department of
178.100 Child Welfare Services 178.4 Provide funds for an evaluation of foster care admissions procedures.
199.100 Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute
199.1 Increase funds based on projected expenditures.
Section 30: Juvenile Justice, Department of
212.100 Community Services 212.3 Reduce funds.[Case Management]
Section 38: Public Safety, Department
of
261.100 Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
Replace state funds with other 261.1 funds for
operations.(H:No)(S:Yes)(CC:Yes) Section 44: Student Finance Commission, Georgia
314.100 Engineer Scholarship 314.1 Increase funds to meet projected need.
Section 46: Technical College System
of Georgia
335.100 Technical Education 335.1 Provide funding for personal services and operating expenses for precision manufacturing at Savannah Technical College. [Credit Technical Instruction] (CC:No)

5,416,290 (150,000) 500,000

-

-

-

-

5,416,290 5,416,290

-

-

0

0

-

-

500,000

500,000

-

-

-

-

5,416,290 5,000,000

-

-

0 (150,000)

-

83,500

500,000

500,000

- 5,500,000

5,500,000

-

150,000

150,000

5,000,000 5,416,290

5,416,290

- (3,000,000) (3,000,000)

0 (120,580)

29,420

83,500

83,500

83,500

500,000

0

0

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Section 50: General Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund

356.100 GO Bonds Issued

356.5 Revise the authorization of

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

$4,000,000 in unissued 20-year

bonds to retrofit the Forces

Command building at Fort

McPherson for state use for the

University System of Georgia

Board of Regents to authorize the

funds for the Georgia Building

Authority for the purchase, plan

and design of the Reserve

Command Building at Fort

McPherson. (G:Yes)(H &

S:Yes)(CC: Revise the

authorization of $4,000,000 in

unissued 20-year bonds from FY

2013 to retrofit the Forces

Command building at Fort

McPherson for state use for the

University System of Georgia

Board of Regents (HB 742, Bond

# 24) to authorize the funds for

the Georgia Building Authority

for the purchase, plan and design

of the Reserve Command

Building at Fort McPherson.)

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Senator Hill of the 4th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 743.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler E Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hufstetler Y Jackson, B E Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay
Shafer (PRS) Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S E Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 49, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 743.

Senator Hill of the 4th moved that HB 743 be immediately transmitted to the House. On the motion, there was no objection, and HB 743 was immediately transmitted.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Donzella James

Economic Development

District 35

Education and Youth

304-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Special Judiciary

Atlanta, GA 30334

State and Local Governmental Operations

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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February 25, 2014
Mr. David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 CAP Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Mr. Cook,
This letter is to inform you that I am voting yes for the Supplementary Budget.
Thanks for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
/s/ Donzella J. James Senator, District 35
Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2014.
The motion prevailed, and David Shafer, President Pro Tempore, announced the Senate adjourned at 4:19 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, February 26, 2014 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 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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

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

HB 412. By Representative Harrell of the 106th:

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 the option to the taxpayer to receive tax bills or subsequent notices via electronic transmission; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 438.

By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Welch of the 110th, Willard of the 51st, Allison of the 8th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-23-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to collection of additional legal costs in civil actions for purposes of providing court-connected or court-referred alternative dispute resolution programs, so as to increase the maximum amount of such additional cost; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 449. HB 566. HB 643.
HB 658.

By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Jacobs of the 80th, Hightower of the 68th, Teasley of the 37th, Smyre of the 135th 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 agency records is not required, so as to change certain provisions relating to 9-1-1 calls; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Pak of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles generally, so as to make temporary transporter license plates available to motor vehicle mechanics to permit mechanics to test drive certain motor vehicles being serviced or repaired; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Lindsey of the 54th, Jacobs of the 80th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Welch of the 110th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Civil Practice Act," so as to change provisions relating to general provisions governing discovery; to provide for discovery of electronically stored information; to provide for preservation of electronically stored information; to change provisions relating to production of documents and things and entry upon land for inspection and other purposes; to correct a cross-reference; to change provisions relating to failure to make discovery; to change provisions relating to subpoenas for taking depositions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Pak of the 108th, Sheldon of the 104th, Harrell of the 106th, Hawkins of the 27th, Taylor of the 79th 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 repeal Chapter 12, relating to estate tax; to prohibit the levy or collection of estate taxes; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide that this Act shall not abate or affect prosecutions, punishments, penalties, administrative proceedings or remedies, or civil actions related to certain violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 731. HB 755.
HB 757. HB 761.

By Representatives Welch of the 110th and Pak of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to enact the "J. Calvin Hill, Jr., Act"; to repeal obsolete and outdated provisions; to repeal provisions which have been deemed unconstitutional; to update obsolete and outdated terminology; to repeal certain provisions relating to preclearance requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Meadows of the 5th, England of the 116th, Knight of the 130th, McCall of the 33rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for a revised definition of forest land fair market value; to provide for conditions, procedures, and limitations for ad valorem property tax litigation in superior court; to provide for conditions, procedures, and limitations on the approval of tax digests when assessments are in arbitration or on appeal; to provide for the valuation of property which is under appeal as to its assessed value; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations regarding refunds of taxes and license fees by counties and municipalities; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Powell of the 171st, England of the 116th, Watson of the 172nd, Peake of the 141st, McCall of the 33rd 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 provide that use of certain property for collection and conversion of solar energy shall not constitute a breach of conservation use covenants; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Battles of the 15th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Greene of the 151st, Buckner of the 137th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law, so as to change references to certain Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statements relative to the definition of annual required contribution; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 776.
HB 782. HB 803. HB 804.

By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Willard of the 51st, Fleming of the 121st, Caldwell of the 131st, Welch of the 110th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15, Code Sections 21-2-231, 31-2A-4, 35-3-33, and 40-5-2, and Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, lists of persons convicted of felonies, persons identified as noncitizens, persons declared mentally incompetent, and deceased persons, the Department of Public Health's obligation to safeguard and promote the health of people of this state, the powers and duties of the Georgia Crime Information Center, keeping of records or applications for driver's licenses and information on licenses and furnishing such information, and penal institutions, respectively, so as to clarify information to be provided in order to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists; to change provisions relating to the eligibility of persons to serve on a jury; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Peake of the 141st, Abrams of the 89th, Shaw of the 176th, Powell of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administration and enforcement of taxation, so as to grant immunity to certain tax liabilities for businesses and employees entering Georgia to repair damage due to a disaster or emergency; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Benton of the 31st, Kaiser of the 59th, Drenner of the 85th and Wilkinson of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require law enforcement agencies to develop policies addressing how peace officers shall negotiate their encounters with domesticated pet animals; to provide for training requirements for peace officers in behavioral characteristics of domesticated pet animals; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Brockway of the 102nd, Jones of the 62nd, Ramsey of the 72nd and Pak of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of trial

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HB 825. HB 826. HB 827.

proceedings, so as to repeal provisions relating to the testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed circuit television and persons entitled to be present; to provide for the testimony of individuals under 18 years of age outside the physical presence of an accused in criminal proceedings under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Greene of the 151st, Powell of the 171st, Watson of the 172nd, Shaw of the 176th and others:
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 permit fruit growers licensed as farm wineries to obtain a license authorizing the production of distilled spirits and fortified wines pursuant to certain conditions; to limit the number and location of tasting rooms a farm winery also licensed as a manufacturer of distilled spirits is authorized to have; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Gravley of the 67th, Pruett of the 149th, Golick of the 40th, Dunahoo of the 30th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 and Subpart 2 of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices and public school disciplinary tribunals, respectively, so as to change provisions relating to carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15, Title 16, Chapter 2 of Title 20, and Code Section 40-5-22 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Juvenile Code, crimes and offenses, elementary and secondary education, and persons not to be licensed, minimum ages for licensees, and school attendance requirements, respectively, so as to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Mabra of the 63rd, Ramsey of the 72nd, Douglas of the 78th, Stover of the 71st, Kelley of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instruction permits, graduated licensing and related restrictions, and temporary licenses, so as to revise the time that a Class D license holder is prohibited from driving a Class C motor vehicle on the public roads, streets, or highways of this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 844. HB 872. HB 937. HB 938. HB 939.

By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions relative to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to provide that actions intended to defraud the fund shall by a felony; to provide for the forfeiture of all rights under such fund for persons found to have falsely obtained membership or benefits; to provide for notice and the opportunity for a hearing; to provide for appeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Rogers of the 10th, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th, Benton of the 31st, Powell of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileges, so as to create a privileged communication between law enforcement officers and peer counselors under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to define certain terms; to provide for the return of member contribution when a member not in good standing dies; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Brockway of the 102nd, Chandler of the 105th, Clark of the 101st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief magistrate of Gwinnett County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Brockway of the 102nd, Chandler of the 105th, Clark of the 101st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Gwinnett County shall be nonpartisan elections; to

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HB 947. HB 965. HB 966.

provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Hamilton of the 24th, Golick of the 40th, Barr of the 103rd, Peake of the 141st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to master and servant, so as to provide for the payment of wages by credit to a prepaid debit card; to require employers to offer employees certain choices relating to the payment of wages; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Rutledge of the 109th, Watson of the 166th, Broadrick of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to controlled substances, so as to provide immunities from certain arrests, charges, or prosecutions for persons seeking medical assistance for a drug overdose; to amend Code Section 3-3-23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to furnishing to, purchase of, or possession by persons under 21 years of age of alcoholic beverages; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Rutledge of the 109th, Watson of the 166th, Weldon of the 3rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to authorize licensed health practitioners to prescribe opioid antagonists to certain individuals and entities pursuant to a protocol; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to provide for grants to ensure availability of opioid antagonists; to authorize emergency medical services personnel to administer parenteral injections of opioid antagonists; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 967. HB 974. HB 977. HB 985.

By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the abolition of the current charters of the municipalities of the City of Helena and the City of McRae; to create and incorporate a new municipality under the name "City of McRae-Helena, Georgia"; 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 repeal certain local Acts; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Coleman of the 97th, Battles of the 15th, Brooks of the 55th, Wilkerson of the 38th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-17-44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to amount of dues, deadline and minimum period for payments, dues required for credit service after March 1, 1951, and dues required for prior service, so as to change the required contribution to receive service credit; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Willard of the 51st, Evans of the 42nd, Fleming of the 121st, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Articles 3 and 10 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pleadings and motions and forms, respectively, so as to provide for filings that contain redacted information; to provide for exceptions and filings under seal; to provide for protective orders; to provide for references lists; to provide for waivers; to provide for form conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Kirby of the 114th, Lindsey of the 54th, Oliver of the 82nd, Williamson of the 115th, Teasley of the 37th 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 offenses, so as to change provisions relating to filing false liens or encumbrances against public employees; to expand the protection against the filing of false liens to all citizens; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1027. By Representatives Strickland of the 111th, Hamilton of the 24th, Bryant of the 162nd and Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 and Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security and state government, respectively, so as to change certain processes and procedures affecting unemployment insurance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1048. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Moore of the 22nd, Dudgeon of the 25th, Duncan of the 26th and Tanner of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Forsyth County Board of Registrations and Elections, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5381), as amended, so as to increase the membership of the board; to provide for the appointment and terms of the additional members; to provide for compensation; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 359. By Senators McKoon of the 29th and Crane of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Troup County Airport Authority, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3387), as amended; 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:
SR 1053. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Thompson of the 5th, Stone of the 23rd and Cowsert of the 46th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the Court of Appeals Workload; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 412. By Representative Harrell of the 106th:
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 the option to the

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taxpayer to receive tax bills or subsequent notices via electronic transmission; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB 438. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Welch of the 110th, Willard of the 51st, Allison of the 8th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-23-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to collection of additional legal costs in civil actions for purposes of providing court-connected or court-referred alternative dispute resolution programs, so as to increase the maximum amount of such additional cost; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 449. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Jacobs of the 80th, Hightower of the 68th, Teasley of the 37th, Smyre of the 135th 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 agency records is not required, so as to change certain provisions relating to 9-1-1 calls; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 566. By Representative Pak of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles generally, so as to make temporary transporter license plates available to motor vehicle mechanics to permit mechanics to test drive certain motor vehicles being serviced or repaired; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
HB 643. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Lindsey of the 54th, Jacobs of the 80th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Welch of the 110th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Civil Practice Act," so as

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to change provisions relating to general provisions governing discovery; to provide for discovery of electronically stored information; to provide for preservation of electronically stored information; to change provisions relating to production of documents and things and entry upon land for inspection and other purposes; to correct a cross-reference; to change provisions relating to failure to make discovery; to change provisions relating to subpoenas for taking depositions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 658. By Representatives Pak of the 108th, Sheldon of the 104th, Harrell of the 106th, Hawkins of the 27th, Taylor of the 79th 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 repeal Chapter 12, relating to estate tax; to prohibit the levy or collection of estate taxes; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide that this Act shall not abate or affect prosecutions, punishments, penalties, administrative proceedings or remedies, or civil actions related to certain violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB 731. By Representatives Welch of the 110th and Pak of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to enact the "J. Calvin Hill, Jr., Act"; to repeal obsolete and outdated provisions; to repeal provisions which have been deemed unconstitutional; to update obsolete and outdated terminology; to repeal certain provisions relating to preclearance requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 755. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Meadows of the 5th, England of the 116th, Knight of the 130th, McCall of the 33rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for a revised definition of forest land fair market value; to provide for conditions, procedures, and limitations for ad valorem property tax litigation in superior court; to provide for conditions, procedures, and

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limitations on the approval of tax digests when assessments are in arbitration or on appeal; to provide for the valuation of property which is under appeal as to its assessed value; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations regarding refunds of taxes and license fees by counties and municipalities; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB 757. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, England of the 116th, Watson of the 172nd, Peake of the 141st, McCall of the 33rd 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 provide that use of certain property for collection and conversion of solar energy shall not constitute a breach of conservation use covenants; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB 761. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Battles of the 15th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Greene of the 151st, Buckner of the 137th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law, so as to change references to certain Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statements relative to the definition of annual required contribution; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 776. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Willard of the 51st, Fleming of the 121st, Caldwell of the 131st, Welch of the 110th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15, Code Sections 21-2-231, 312A-4, 35-3-33, and 40-5-2, and Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, lists of persons convicted of felonies, persons identified as noncitizens, persons declared mentally incompetent, and deceased persons, the Department of Public Health's obligation to safeguard and promote the health of people of this state, the powers and duties of the Georgia Crime Information Center, keeping of records or applications for driver's licenses and information on licenses and furnishing such information, and penal institutions, respectively, so as to

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clarify information to be provided in order to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists; to change provisions relating to the eligibility of persons to serve on a jury; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 782. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Peake of the 141st, Abrams of the 89th, Shaw of the 176th, Powell of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administration and enforcement of taxation, so as to grant immunity to certain tax liabilities for businesses and employees entering Georgia to repair damage due to a disaster or emergency; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB 803. By Representatives Benton of the 31st, Kaiser of the 59th, Drenner of the 85th and Wilkinson of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require law enforcement agencies to develop policies addressing how peace officers shall negotiate their encounters with domesticated pet animals; to provide for training requirements for peace officers in behavioral characteristics of domesticated pet animals; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
HB 804. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Brockway of the 102nd, Jones of the 62nd, Ramsey of the 72nd and Pak of the 108th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of trial proceedings, so as to repeal provisions relating to the testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed circuit television and persons entitled to be present; to provide for the testimony of individuals under 18 years of age outside the physical presence of an accused in criminal proceedings under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 825. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Greene of the 151st, Powell of the 171st, Watson of the 172nd, Shaw of the 176th and others:
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 permit fruit growers licensed as farm wineries to obtain a license authorizing the production of distilled spirits and fortified wines pursuant to certain conditions; to limit the number and location of tasting rooms a farm winery also licensed as a manufacturer of distilled spirits is authorized to have; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs.
HB 826. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Gravley of the 67th, Pruett of the 149th, Golick of the 40th, Dunahoo of the 30th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 and Subpart 2 of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices and public school disciplinary tribunals, respectively, so as to change provisions relating to carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15, Title 16, Chapter 2 of Title 20, and Code Section 40-5-22 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Juvenile Code, crimes and offenses, elementary and secondary education, and persons not to be licensed, minimum ages for licensees, and school attendance requirements, respectively, so as to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Youth.
HB 827. By Representatives Mabra of the 63rd, Ramsey of the 72nd, Douglas of the 78th, Stover of the 71st, Kelley of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to instruction permits, graduated licensing and related restrictions, and temporary licenses, so as to revise the time that a Class D license holder is prohibited from driving a Class C motor vehicle on the public roads, streets, or highways of this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 844. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions relative to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to provide that actions intended to defraud the fund shall by a felony; to provide for the forfeiture of all rights under such fund for persons found to have falsely obtained membership or benefits; to provide for notice and the opportunity for a hearing; to provide for appeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 872. By Representatives Rogers of the 10th, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th, Benton of the 31st, Powell of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileges, so as to create a privileged communication between law enforcement officers and peer counselors under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 937. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to define certain terms; to provide for the return of member contribution when a member not in good standing dies; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 938. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Brockway of the 102nd, Chandler of the 105th, Clark of the 101st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief magistrate of Gwinnett County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

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HB 939. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Kendrick of the 93rd, Brockway of the 102nd, Chandler of the 105th, Clark of the 101st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Gwinnett County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 947. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Hamilton of the 24th, Golick of the 40th, Barr of the 103rd, Peake of the 141st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to master and servant, so as to provide for the payment of wages by credit to a prepaid debit card; to require employers to offer employees certain choices relating to the payment of wages; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.
HB 965. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Rutledge of the 109th, Watson of the 166th, Broadrick of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to controlled substances, so as to provide immunities from certain arrests, charges, or prosecutions for persons seeking medical assistance for a drug overdose; to amend Code Section 3-3-23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to furnishing to, purchase of, or possession by persons under 21 years of age of alcoholic beverages; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 966. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Rutledge of the 109th, Watson of the 166th, Weldon of the 3rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to authorize licensed health practitioners to prescribe opioid antagonists to certain individuals and entities pursuant to a protocol; to provide for legislative

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findings; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to provide for grants to ensure availability of opioid antagonists; to authorize emergency medical services personnel to administer parenteral injections of opioid antagonists; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 967. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the abolition of the current charters of the municipalities of the City of Helena and the City of McRae; to create and incorporate a new municipality under the name "City of McRae-Helena, Georgia"; 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 repeal certain local Acts; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 974. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Coleman of the 97th, Battles of the 15th, Brooks of the 55th, Wilkerson of the 38th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-17-44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to amount of dues, deadline and minimum period for payments, dues required for credit service after March 1, 1951, and dues required for prior service, so as to change the required contribution to receive service credit; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 977. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Willard of the 51st, Evans of the 42nd, Fleming of the 121st, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Articles 3 and 10 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pleadings and motions and forms, respectively, so as to provide for filings that contain redacted information; to provide for exceptions and filings under seal; to provide for protective orders; to provide for references lists; to provide for waivers; to provide for form conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 985. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th, Lindsey of the 54th, Oliver of the 82nd, Williamson of the 115th, Teasley of the 37th 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 offenses, so as to change provisions relating to filing false liens or encumbrances against public employees; to expand the protection against the filing of false liens to all citizens; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1027. By Representatives Strickland of the 111th, Hamilton of the 24th, Bryant of the 162nd and Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 and Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security and state government, respectively, so as to change certain processes and procedures affecting unemployment insurance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.
HB 1048. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Moore of the 22nd, Dudgeon of the 25th, Duncan of the 26th and Tanner of the 9th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Forsyth County Board of Registrations and Elections, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5381), as amended, so as to increase the membership of the board; to provide for the appointment and terms of the additional members; to provide for compensation; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
The following committee report was read by the Secretary:
Mr. President:
The Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations 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 543 Do Pass HB 944 Do Pass HB 1024 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

SB 268 SB 326 SB 379 SB 399 SR 99 SR 1027

SB 274 SB 333 SB 381 SB 404 SR 896 SR 1031

SB 276 SB 354 SB 382 SB 406 SR 937

SB 281 SB 358 SB 383 SB 409 SR 953

SB 293 SB 360 SB 391 SB 412 SR 981

SB 304 SB 369 SB 392 SB 415 SR 986

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 Davis of the 22nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Davis was excused.

Senator Tippins of the 37th asked unanimous consent that Senator Crosby of the 13th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Crosby was excused.

Senator McKoon of the 29th asked unanimous consent that Senator Hill of the 32nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Hill was excused.

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

Golden of the 8th

Thompson of the 33rd

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Carter, J Chance

Harbison Harper Heath Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack Hufstetler Jackson, B Jackson, L

Millar Miller Murphy Ramsey Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone

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Cowsert Crane Davenport Dugan Fort Ginn Gooch

James Jeffares Jones, E Ligon Lucas McKoon

Not answering were Senators:

Crosby (Excused) Hill, Judson (Excused) Orrock (Excused) Tolleson

Davis (Excused) Jones, B. Thompson, C.

Tate Thompson, B Tippins Unterman Wilkinson Williams
Golden (Excused) Mullis Thompson, S. (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, B.

Tolleson

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

Senator Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd introduced the chaplain of the day, Pastor Hezekiah Benton, Jr. of Covington, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Seay of the 34th recognized Deja Shimone Fambro, commended by SR 800, adopted previously. Deja Shimone Fambro addressed the Senate briefly.

The following resolution was read and adopted:
SR 1058. By Senators James of the 35th and Dugan of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Elana Meyers; and for other purposes.

Senators James of the 35th and Dugan of the 30th recognized Elana Meyers, who addressed the Senate briefly.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 1049. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Harrison Meyer Floam; and for other purposes.

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SR 1050. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd and Tippins of the 37th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Billy L. Townsend; and for other purposes.
SR 1051. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jenna Gearing; and for other purposes.
SR 1052. By Senator Unterman of the 45th: A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing First Lady Sandra Deal; and for other purposes.
SR 1054. By Senator Harbison of the 15th: A RESOLUTION recognizing Tuesday, February 25, 2014, as Business Cyber Security Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 1055. By Senator Hill of the 32nd: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Hollis Stewart Hanks; and for other purposes.
SR 1056. By Senator Hill of the 32nd: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Kyle Hamilton Hudon; and for other purposes.
SR 1057. By Senator Hill of the 32nd: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christian Warner Sullivan; and for other purposes.
SR 1059. By Senators James of the 35th, Butler of the 55th, Fort of the 39th, Henson of the 41st, Tate of the 38th and others: A RESOLUTION commending Jocelyn Dorsey; and for other purposes.
SR 1060. By Senator Gooch of the 51st: A RESOLUTION commending Fannin County High School students and faculty for their success in the Taco Bell Graduate for Ms Program; and for other purposes.

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SR 1061. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Henson of the 41st and Tate of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia school workers; and for other purposes.

SR 1062. By Senator Seay of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION commending Chief Apostle Archbishop Michael C. Hope, Sr.; and for other purposes.

SR 1063. By Senator Henson of the 41st: A RESOLUTION recognizing May 10, 2014, as the 61st Annual Tucker Day; and for other purposes.
Senator Tate of the 38th 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 February 26, 2014 Twenty-ninth Legislative Day

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

HB 543

Dugan of the 30th James of the 35th DOUGLAS COUNTY

HB 944

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Douglas County 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.
Dugan of the 30th James of the 35th DOUGLAS COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of elections and registration for Douglas County, approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3880), so as to provide for composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1024

Staton of the 18th Jones of the 25th Lucas of the 26th MACON WATER AUTHORITY ACT

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Macon Water Authority Act," approved March 23, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 4991), as amended, so as to change the description of the electoral districts; to provide for the continuation in office of current members; 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 Beach N Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport E Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn Y Golden N Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson N Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares E Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Murphy
Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone E Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 41, nays 6.

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

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The following communications were received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator David Lucas, Sr.

Economic Development

District 26

Retirement

305-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Regulated Industries and Utilities

Atlanta, GA 30334

State Institutions and Property

Urban Affairs

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

2/26/14

I missed the vote on the local consent calendar. If I had been present, I would have voted 'yes'.

/s/ David Lucas, Sr.

Senator Butch Miller District 49 421-A State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees:
Banking and Financial Institutions Assignments Education and Youth Appropriations Transportation Ethics Rules

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Feb. 26, 2014 11:50 AM

Mr. Secretary of the Senate,

Please change my vote on today's local consent calendar to "NO".

Thank you,

/s/ Butch Miller, 49th

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SB 365 SB 374 SB 386 SB 372 SR 875 SB 270

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SENATE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2014 TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATIVE DAY
U.S. Congress; urged to adopt/submit to the states a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution (RULES-32nd)
Wildlife; authorize the use of suppressors on hunting firearms under certain circumstances (NR&E-31st)
Georgia Child Support Commission; enact provisions; relating to child support and enforcement of child support orders (JUDY-52nd)
Superior Court; provide additional judge of the Waycross Judicial Circuit (JUDY-7th)
Juvenile Code; revise and correct errors or omissions (JUDYNC-23rd)
Education; provide for membership of certain boards in the event local legislation is not passed during 2014 regular session of General Assembly conforming size of boards to requirements of law; provisions (Substitute) (SLGO(G)-10th) Jacobs-80th
Fair Business Practices Act; enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform (JUDYNC-23rd)
"Urban Redevelopment Law"; revise terminology from "slums" to "pockets of blight" (SLGO(G)-46th)
Civil Practice; prohibit public disclosure; social security numbers, taxpayers identification numbers; court documents (Substitute) (JUDY-56th)
HOPE Scholarship; require local school systems to calculate; provide grade point average; eligibility (ED&Y-29th)
Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding; create Joint Study Committee (ED&Y-4th)
Lakeside, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate (Substitute) (SLGO(G)-40th)

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SB 363

Miscellaneous Liens; create a contractor's cause of action for unpaid work (Substitute)(B&FI-37th)

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Mullis of the 53rd, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:
SR 70. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, McKoon of the 29th, Chance of the 16th, Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to adopt and to submit to the states a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution and to balance our current budget; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport E Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares E Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay
Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone E Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 36, nays 13.

SR 70, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

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The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator David Shafer District 48 321 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees:
Insurance and Labor Appropriations Finance Health and Human Services Reapportionment and Redistricting Banking and Financial Institutions Regulated Industries and Utilities Rules Administrative Affairs Assignments

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

February 26, 2014

Honorable David A. Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol

Dear Mr. Secretary:

I support Senate Resolution 70 urging the United States Congress to adopt a balanced budget amendment. I was away from my desk during the roll call vote, but I ask that I be recorded as voting "aye".

Respectfully Submitted,

/s/ David J. Shafer President Pro Tempore

Senator McKoon of the 29th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Robert G. Lewis.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 93. By Senators Heath of the 31st, Gooch of the 51st, Tolleson of the 20th, Shafer of the 48th, Mullis of the 53rd 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

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regarding hunting, so as to authorize the use of suppressors on hunting firearms under certain circumstances; to provide for suspension of hunting privileges for persons who are convicted of hunting without landowner permission, hunting in an area that is closed to hunting, or hunting big game out of season or at night with a suppressor equipped firearm; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senators Ginn of the 47th, Heath of the 31st, Harper of the 7th, Sims of the 12th, Hill of the 4th and others offered the following amendment #1:
Amend SB 93 (LC 28 6490) by inserting after "firearm;" on line 6 "to provide for criminal sanctions;".
By striking lines 34 through 35 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: bows; provided, however, that in addition to the weapons listed in this paragraph, any center-fire firearm of .17 caliber or larger may be used for hunting fox and bobcat. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall permit the taking of protected species;
By striking lines 62 through 66 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (b) It shall be illegal to hunt with a firearm equipped with a suppressor on property without landowner permission or in an area that is closed for hunting, or to hunt big game out of season or at night with a firearm equipped with a suppressor. A violation of this subsection shall be a misdemeanor. (c) The hunting privileges of any person who has been convicted of violating the provisions of this title or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto by hunting without landowner permission, hunting in an area that is closed for hunting, or hunting big game out of season or at night with a firearm equipped with a suppressor shall be suspended for three years."

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Ginn, 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 Beach Y Bethel

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey

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Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby
Davenport E Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

N Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 10.

SB 93, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Butch Miller District 49 421-A State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees:
Banking and Financial Institutions Assignments Education and Youth Appropriations Transportation Ethics Rules

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Feb. 26, 2014 12:27 PM

Please record my yes vote on SB 93.

Thank you,

/s/ Butch Miller, 49th

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At 12:30 p.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 Hill of the 32nd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 282. By Senator Hufstetler of the 52nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 and Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to alimony and child support and the "Child Support Recovery Act," respectively, so as to enact provisions recommended by the Georgia Child Support Commission relating to child support and enforcement of child support orders; to revise definitions used in calculating child support; to clarify that worksheets and the calculator determine monthly child support figures; to clarify provisions relating to gross income; to change provisions relating to the duties of the GCSC; to provide for definitions and correct cross-references relating to the Department of Human Services Bank Match Registry and child support orders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Hufstetler of the 52nd offered the following amendment #1:

Amend SB 282 by line 290 eliminate the word "solely"

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Hufstetler 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 Beach Bethel Burke
Y Butler Carter, B Carter, J

Y Harbison Harper
Y Heath Henson
Y Hill, H Hill, Jack
E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler

Y Mullis Murphy
Y Orrock Ramsey
Y Seay Shafer
Y Sims Y Staton

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Y Chance Cowsert
Y Crane Crosby
Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn
Golden Gooch

Y Jackson, B Jackson, L
Y James Jeffares
Y Jones, B Jones, E
Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon
Millar Y Miller

Y Stone Y Tate
Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S
Tippins Y Tolleson
Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

SB 282, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Buddy Carter District 1 421-B State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees:
Public Safety Appropriations Health and Human Services Higher Education

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

2/26/14

I intended to vote yea on SB 282.

/s/ Earl L. 'Buddy' Carter

SB 331. By Senators Harper of the 7th and Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of superior court judges for each judicial circuit, so as to provide for an additional judge of the Waycross Judicial Circuit; to provide for the initial appointment of such judge by the Governor; to provide for the election and term of office of such judge; to provide for powers, duties, and responsibilities of such judge and the judges of such circuit; to provide for effective dates; 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 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 Beach Y Bethel
Burke Y Butler
Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance
Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn
Golden Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, H
Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B
Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock
Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 42, nays 0.

SB 331, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Buddy Carter District 1 421-B State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Public Safety Appropriations Health and Human Services Higher Education

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
I intended to vote yea on SB 331. /s/ Earl L. 'Buddy' Carter

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

Golden of the 8th

Murphy of the 27th

SB 364. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th, Jackson of the 24th, Miller of the 49th, Crosby of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 and Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Juvenile Code and schedules, offenses, and penalties, respectively, so as to revise and correct errors or omissions in furtherance of the work of the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform to recommend legislation; to amend Code Section 19-7-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to in whom parental power lies and how such power may be lost, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance
Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B
Jackson, L James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

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

Y Mullis E Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S
Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

SB 364, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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

Orrock of the 36th

Tolleson of the 20th

HB 979. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Oliver of the 82nd, Taylor of the 79th and Holcomb of the 81st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-52.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to 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 and terms of service, so as to provide for membership of certain boards of education in the event that local legislation is not passed during the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly conforming the size of such boards to the requirements of law; to provide for terms of office for such members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Jones of the 10th.

The Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following substitute to HB 979:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Code Section 20-2-52.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to 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 and terms of service, so as to provide for membership of certain boards of education in the event that local legislation is not passed during the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly conforming the size of such boards to the requirements of law; to provide for terms of office for such members; 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 20-2-52.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to 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 and terms of service, is amended by revising subsection (a) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:

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"(a) On and after January 1, 2015, 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 separate 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 separate single-member districts of approximately equal population." "(d) In the event that a local law is not enacted prior to the qualifying period for the 2014 elections to conform the provisions of law regarding boards of education subject to this Code section to the size requirements of this Code section and if the election structure of such local board of education contains a plan for seven members from separate single-member districts encompassing all of the school district in addition to any other election provisions, then on January 1, 2015, the board of education shall consist only of seven members elected from such separate single-member districts and all other positions in excess of those seven shall be eliminated. In such case, those persons serving from odd-numbered districts shall serve for an initial term of two years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Those persons serving from even-numbered districts shall serve for an initial term of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter, successors to such members shall be elected at the general election immediately prior to the end of their respective terms of office to take office on January 1 immediately following such election for terms of four years and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. After January 1, 2015, the composition of such districts, number of districts, and staggering of terms may be changed by local law consistent with the provisions of this Code section, but shall not be changed prior to such date."
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 Butler of the 55th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th and Jones of the 10th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee substitute to HB 979 (LC 39 0686S) by striking lines 4 through 7 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: and terms of service, so as to revise a timeline relating to compliance with reducing a local board to seven members; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective

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By striking line 14 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: service, is amended by revising subsection (a) as

By striking line 16 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "(a) On and after January 1, 2015 2017, in counties in which there is being collected a

By inserting at the end of line 24 before the quotation mark the following: For any county board of education to which this subsection applies, any board member serving on such board as of January 1, 2014, who was appointed prior to such date by the Governor pursuant to Code Section 20-2-73 shall remain in office until January 1, 2017; provided, however, that if any such board member resigns or is no longer eligible to serve on such board, the Governor shall appoint a replacement member to serve until January 1, 2017, whose service on the board is likely to improve the ability of the local school system to retain or reattain its accreditation.

By striking lines 25 through 42.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Millar of the 40th objected.

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Butler of the 55th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

N Albers N Balfour N Beach N Bethel N Burke Y Butler N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert N Crane N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis N Dugan Y Fort N Ginn N Golden N Gooch

Y Harbison N Harper N Heath Y Henson N Hill, H N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson N Hufstetler N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares N Jones, B
Jones, E N Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon N Millar N Miller

Y Mullis N Murphy E Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay N Shafer Y Sims N Staton N Stone Y Tate N Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins E Tolleson N Unterman N Wilkinson
Williams

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On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 19, nays 33, and the Butler, et al. amendment #1 to the committee substitute 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 36, nays 17.

N Mullis Y Murphy E Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins E Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson
Williams

HB 979, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Jones of the 10th moved that HB 979 be immediately transmitted to the House. On the motion, there was no objection, and HB 979 was immediately transmitted.

SB 365. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th, Jackson of the 24th, Miller of the 49th, Crosby of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title

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40, Chapter 2 of Title 42, and Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Fair Business Practices Act, delinquency proceedings in juvenile court, suspension of driver's license for certain drug offenses, the Board and Department of Corrections, and general tort provisions, respectively, so as to enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senators Stone of the 23rd and Bethel of the 54th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend SB 365 (LC 29 5878-EC) by inserting "or the granting of a pardon from the State Board of Pardons and Paroles as provided in the Constitution and Code Section 42-9-42" after "Corrections" on line 213.

By inserting "or the pardon was granted" after "issued" on line 215.

By inserting "or pardon" after "Certificate" on line 217.

By inserting "or issuance of or failure to grant a pardon" after "Certificate" on line 222.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Stone, Bethel amendment #1 was adopted.

Senators Stone of the 23rd and Bethel of the 54th offered the following amendment #2:
Amend SB 365 (LC 29 5878-EC) by replacing line 36 with the following: obtained to delete permanently: (1) Any such records that have been restricted; and (2) Any records showing that an individual has been exonerated and discharged pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42, unless disclosure of such record is permitted pursuant to Code Section 35-3-34.1. (c) A consumer

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Stone, Bethel 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 Beach

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock

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Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden
Gooch

Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

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

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0.

SB 365, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

Senator Murphy of the 27th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SB 374. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Hill of the 6th, Millar of the 40th and Jackson of the 2nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Urban Redevelopment Law," so as to revise terminology from "slums" to "pockets of blight"; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson

Y Mullis E Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims

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

Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0.

SB 374, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 386. By Senators Albers of the 56th, McKoon of the 29th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Millar of the 40th, Harper of the 7th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, so as to prohibit the public disclosure of social security numbers, taxpayer identification numbers, and financial account numbers in court documents; to provide for procedures for such filings; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to SB 386:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Articles 3 and 10 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pleadings and motions and forms, respectively, so as to provide for filings that contain redacted information; to provide for exceptions and filings under seal; to provide for correction of unredacted information; to provide for protective orders; to provide for references lists; to provide for waivers; to provide for form conformity; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil proceedings in magistrate court, so as to provide a cross-reference; 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. Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pleadings and motions, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"9-11-7.1. (a) Redacted filings. Unless the court orders otherwise, a filing with the court that contains a social security number, taxpayer identification number, financial account number, birthdate, or the name of an individual known to be a minor shall include only:
(1) The last four digits of a social security number; (2) The last four digits of a taxpayer identification number; (3) The last four digits of a financial account number; (4) The year of an individual's birth; and (5) The minor's initials. (b) Exemptions from redaction requirement. Subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to the following: (1) A financial account number that identifies property allegedly subject to forfeiture in a civil forfeiture proceeding; (2) The official record of an administrative or agency proceeding; (3) The official record of a court or tribunal in another case or proceeding; (4) A filing made in a probate court; and (5) A filing made under seal as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section. (c) Filings made under seal. The court may order that a filing be made under seal without redaction. The court may later unseal the filing or order the filer to file a redacted version for the public record. A filer may petition the court to file an unredacted filing under seal. The court shall retain all filings made under seal as part of the record. (d) Correction of unredacted information. An inadvertent failure to redact information which is required to be redacted shall be a curable defect and shall not preclude a document from being filed with the court. The court may order an unredacted filing be sealed and may also order that a redacted version of the same filing be filed for the public record. (e) Protective orders. For good cause, the court may: (1) Order a filing which contains additional personal or confidential information, other than the information required to be redacted pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section, be sealed and may also order that a redacted version of the same filing be filed for the public record; and (2) Limit or prohibit a nonparty's remote electronic access to a document filed with the court. (f) Option for reference list. A filing that contains redacted information may be filed together with a reference list that identifies each item of redacted information and specifies an appropriate identifier that uniquely corresponds to each item listed. Such reference list shall be filed under seal and may be amended as of right. Any reference

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in a civil action to a listed identifier shall be construed to refer to the corresponding item of information. (g) Filings in magistrate court. Notwithstanding Code Section 15-10-42, filings in the magistrate court shall comply with this Code section. (h) Waiver of protected identifiers. A filer waives the protections provided by subsection (a) of this Code section to the extent that he or she makes his or her own filing without redaction and not under seal."
SECTION 2. Article 10 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forms, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-133, relating to forms meeting requirements for civil case filings and disposition, as follows:
"(a) The forms set out in subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e) of this Code section or forms substantially similar to such forms are shall be sufficient to meet the requirements for civil case filing and disposition forms; provided, however, that the general civil case filing information form and domestic relations case filing information form shall be required to contain an acknowledgment by the filer that the complaint and any exhibits or other attachments satisfy the redaction requirements of Code Section 9-11-7.1. The civil case forms set out in Exhibit F of the 'Report and Recommendations of the 19971998 Court Filings Committee' published by the State Bar of Georgia and dated May 15, 1998, are substantially similar to the forms set out in this Code section."
SECTION 3. Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil proceedings in magistrate court, is amended by revising Code Section 15-10-42, relating to the Civil Practice Act being inapplicable to magistrate courts, as follows:
"15-10-42. Except as otherwise provided in this article and in Code Section 9-11-7.1, proceedings Proceedings in the magistrate court shall not be subject to Chapter 11 of Title 9, the 'Georgia Civil Practice Act.'"
SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014, and shall apply to any filings made on or after such date.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senators Albers of the 56th and McKoon of the 29th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate Judiciary Committee substitute to SB 386 (LC 29 5962S) by deleting "subsection (a) of" on line 41.

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On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Albers, McKoon 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance
Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis E Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate
Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

SB 386, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 372. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a uniform reporting system for certain purposes and academic eligibility requirements to receive a HOPE scholarship, so as to require local school systems to calculate and provide a grade point average for freshman, sophomore, and junior students for purposes of determining HOPE eligibility; 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 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler
Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance
Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort
Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis E Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson
Williams

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

SB 372, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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

Sims of the 12th

Thompson of the 14th

SR 875. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Tippins of the 37th, Beach of the 21st and Albers of the 56th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler
Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis E Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer E Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Tate E Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson
Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

SR 875, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

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

Chance of the 16th

Harbison of the 15th

SB 270. By Senator Millar of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of Lakeside in DeKalb County; to provide for a charter for the City of Lakeside; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from DeKalb County to the City of Lakeside; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following substitute to SB 270:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To incorporate the City of Lakeside in DeKalb County; to provide for a charter for the City of Lakeside; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for general powers and limitations on powers; to provide for a governing authority of such city and the powers, duties, authority, election, terms, method of filling vacancies, compensation, expenses, qualifications, prohibitions, and districts relative to members of such governing authority; to provide for inquiries and investigations; to provide for organization and procedures; to provide for ordinances; to provide for codes; to provide for a charter commission; to provide for the office of mayor and certain duties and powers relative to the office of mayor; to provide for administrative responsibilities; to provide for boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for a city manager, a city attorney, a city clerk, a tax collector, a city accountant, and other personnel; to provide for a municipal court and the judge or judges thereof; to provide for practices and procedures; to provide for ethics and disclosures; to provide for taxation, licenses, and fees; to provide for franchises, service charges, and assessments; to provide for bonded and other indebtedness; to provide for accounting and budgeting; to provide for purchases; to provide for homestead exemptions; to provide for bonds for officials; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from DeKalb County to the City of Lakeside; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
ARTICLE I CREATION, INCORPORATION, POWERS
SECTION 1.01. Incorporation.
This Act shall constitute the charter of the City of Lakeside, Georgia. The City of Lakeside, Georgia, in the County of DeKalb, and the inhabitants thereof, are constituted and declared a body politic and corporate under the same name and style of the "City of Lakeside" and by that name shall have perpetual succession, may sue and be sued, plead and be impleaded, in all courts of law and equity, and in all actions whatsoever, and may have and use a common seal.
SECTION 1.02. Corporate boundaries.
The boundaries of the City of Lakeside shall be those set forth and described in Appendix A of this charter, and said Appendix A is incorporated into and made a part of this charter. The city clerk shall maintain a current map and written legal description of the

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corporate boundaries of the city, and such map and description shall incorporate any changes which may hereafter be made in such corporate boundaries.
SECTION 1.03. Powers and construction.
(a) This city shall have all powers possible for a city to have under the present or future Constitution and laws of this state as fully and completely as though they were specifically enumerated in this Act. This city shall have all the powers of selfgovernment not otherwise prohibited by this Act or by general law. (b) The powers of this city shall be construed liberally in favor of the city. The specific mention or failure to mention particular powers shall not be construed as limiting in any way the powers of this city. These powers shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Animal regulations. To regulate and license or to prohibit the keeping or running at large of animals and fowl, and to provide for the impoundment of same if in violation of any ordinance or lawful order; to provide for the disposition by sale, gift, or humane destruction of animals and fowl when not redeemed as provided by ordinance; and to provide punishment for violation of ordinances enacted hereunder; (2) Appropriations and expenditures. To make appropriations for the support of the government of the city; to authorize the expenditure of money for any purposes authorized by this charter and for any purpose for which a municipality is authorized by the laws of the State of Georgia; and to provide for the payment of expenses of the city; (3) Building regulation. To regulate and to license the erection and construction of buildings and all other structures; to adopt building, housing, plumbing, electrical, gas, and heating and air conditioning codes; and to regulate all housing and building trades to the extent permitted by general law; (4) Business regulation and taxation. To levy and to provide for the collection of regulatory fees and taxes on privileges, occupations, trades, and professions as authorized by Title 48 of the O.C.G.A. or other such applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted; to permit and regulate the same; to provide for the manner and method of payment of such regulatory fees and taxes; and to revoke such permits after due process for failure to pay any city taxes or fees;
(5)(A) Condemnation. To condemn property inside the corporate limits of the city for present or future use and for any public purpose deemed necessary by the city council utilizing procedures enumerated in Title 22 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted; and (B) The municipality shall have the right to condemn and cause to be remediated or removed any building, structure, or existing condition within its corporate limits that is dangerous to life, limb, or property, by reasons of decay, dilapidation, or unsanitary condition. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed to relieve the municipality of any duty to give owners or interested persons reasonable notice and

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opportunity to remedy the situation. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as relieving the municipality of liability to any interested person for damages to person or property taken or destroyed in furtherance of this subparagraph. This subparagraph shall not be construed as authorizing the doing of any act or thing contrary to the Constitution of this state and the policy of the general laws of this state. The municipality shall have authority to adopt reasonable ordinances and resolutions for the purpose of carrying out this subparagraph; (6) Contracts. To enter into contracts and agreements with other governmental entities and with private persons, firms, and corporations; (7) Emergencies. To establish procedures for determining and proclaiming that an emergency situation exists within or without the city, and to make and carry out all reasonable provisions deemed necessary to deal with or meet such an emergency for the protection, safety, health, or well-being of the citizens of the city; (8) Environmental protection. To protect and preserve the natural resources, environment, and vital areas of the city, the region, and the state through the enactment of ordinances that preserve and improve air quality, restore and maintain water resources, the control of erosion and sedimentation, manage storm water and establish a storm-water utility, manage solid and hazardous waste, and provide other necessary or beneficial actions for the protection of the environment. These ordinances shall include, without limitation, ordinances that protect, maintain, and enhance the public health, safety, environment, and general welfare and minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in flood hazard areas, as well as protect the beneficial uses of flood plain areas for water quality protection, stream bank and stream corridor protection, wetlands preservation, and ecological and environmental protection. Such ordinances may require that uses vulnerable to floods, including facilities which serve such uses, be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction; may restrict or prohibit uses which are dangerous to health, safety, and property due to flooding or erosion hazards, or which increase flood heights, velocities, or erosion; may control filling, grading, dredging, and other development which may increase flood damage or erosion; may prevent or regulate the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally divert flood waters or which may increase flood hazards to other lands; may limit the alteration of natural flood plains, stream channels, and natural protective barriers which are involved in the accommodation of flood waters; and may protect the storm-water management, water quality, stream bank protection, stream corridor protection, wetland preservation, and ecological functions of natural flood plain areas; (9) Ethics. To adopt ethics ordinances and regulations governing such things as, but not limited to, the conduct of municipal elected officials, appointed officials, contractors, vendors, and employees, establishing procedures for ethics complaints, and setting forth penalties for violations of such rules and procedures; (10) Fire regulations. To fix and establish fire limits and from time to time to extend, enlarge, or restrict the same; to prescribe fire safety regulations not inconsistent with general law, relating to both fire prevention and detection and to fire fighting; and to

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prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (11) Garbage fees. To levy, fix, assess, and collect a garbage, refuse, and trash collection and disposal and other sanitary service charge, tax, or fee for such services as may be necessary in the operation of the city from all individuals, firms, and corporations residing in or doing business therein benefiting from such services; to enforce the payment of such charges, taxes, or fees; and to provide for the manner and method of collecting such service charges, taxes, or fees; (12) General health, safety, and welfare. To define, regulate, and prohibit any act, practice, conduct, or use of property which is detrimental to health, sanitation, cleanliness, welfare, and safety of the inhabitants of the city, and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (13) Gifts. To accept or refuse gifts, donations, bequests, or grants from any source for any purpose related to powers and duties of the city and the general welfare of its citizens, on such terms and conditions as the donor or grantor may impose, except in contravention of this charter, ordinances promulgated thereunder, and the laws of this state and the United States; (14) Health and sanitation. To prescribe standards of health and sanitation and to provide for the enforcement of such standards; (15) Homestead Exemption. To establish and maintain procedures for offering homestead exemptions to residents of the city and maintaining current homestead exemptions of residents of the city as authorized by Act of the General Assembly; (16) Jail sentences. To provide that persons given jail sentences in the city's court may work out such sentences in any public works or on the streets, roads, drains, and other public property in the city in the discretion of the court; to provide for commitment of such persons to any jail; to provide for the use of pretrial diversion and any alternative sentencing allowed by law; or to provide for commitment of such persons to any county work camp or county jail by agreement with the appropriate county officials; (17) Motor vehicles. To regulate the operation of motor vehicles and to exercise control over all traffic, including, without limitation, parking upon or across the streets, roads, alleys, and walkways of the city; (18) Municipal agencies and delegation of power. To create, alter, or abolish departments, boards, offices not specified in this charter, commissions, authorities, and agencies of the city, and to confer upon such agencies the necessary and appropriate authority for carrying out all the powers conferred upon or delegated to the same; (19) Municipal debts. To appropriate and borrow money for the payment of debts of the city and to issue bonds for the purpose of raising revenue to carry out any project, program, or venture authorized by this charter or the laws of the State of Georgia; (20) Municipal property ownership. To acquire, dispose of, lease, and hold in trust or otherwise any real, personal, or mixed property, in fee simple or lesser interest, inside or outside the property limits of the city; (21) Municipal property protection. To provide for the preservation and protection of

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property and equipment of the city and the administration and use of same by the public; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violations thereof; (22) Municipal utilities. To acquire, lease, construct, operate, maintain, sell, and dispose of public utilities including, but not limited to, a system of waterworks, sewers and drains, sewage disposal, storm-water management, gasworks, electricitygenerating plants, cable television and other telecommunications, transportation facilities, public airports, and any other public utility; to fix the taxes, charges, rates, fares, fees, assessments, regulations, and penalties; and to provide for the withdrawal of service for refusal or failure to pay the same; (23) Nuisance. To define a nuisance and to provide for its abatement whether on public or private property; (24) Penalties. To provide penalties for violation of any ordinances adopted pursuant to the authority of this charter and the laws of the State of Georgia; (25) Planning and zoning. To provide comprehensive city planning for city land use, signage and outside advertising, and development by zoning; and to provide subdivision regulation and the like as the city council deems necessary and reasonable to ensure a safe, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing community; (26) Police and fire protection. To exercise the power of arrest through duly appointed police officers, and to establish, operate, or contract for a police and a firefighting agency; (27) Public hazards; removal. To provide for the destruction and removal of any building or other structure that is or may become dangerous or detrimental to the public; (28) Public improvements. To provide for the acquisition, construction, building, operation, maintenance, or abolition of public ways, parks and playgrounds, recreational facilities, cemeteries, public buildings, libraries, public housing, parking facilities, and charitable, cultural, educational, recreational, conservation, sport, detentional, penal, and medical institutions, agencies, and facilities; to provide any other public improvements inside the corporate limits of the city and to regulate the use of public improvements; and for such purposes, property may be acquired by condemnation under Title 22 of the O.C.G.A. or such other applicable laws as are or may hereafter be enacted; (29) Public peace. To provide for the prevention and punishment of loitering, disorderly conduct, drunkenness, riots, and public disturbances; (30) Public transportation. To organize and operate such public transportation systems as are deemed beneficial; (31) Public utilities and services. To grant franchises or to make contracts for, or to impose taxes on, public utilities and public service companies; and to prescribe the rates, fares, regulations, and standards and conditions of service applicable to the service to be provided by the franchise grantee or contractor, insofar as not in conflict with valid regulations of the Public Service Commission; (32) Regulation of roadside areas. To prohibit or regulate and control the erection, removal, and maintenance of signs, billboards, trees, shrubs, fences, buildings, and

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any and all other structures or obstructions upon or adjacent to the rights of way of streets and roads or within view thereof, within or abutting the corporate limits of the city; and to prescribe penalties and punishment for violation of such ordinances; (33) Employee benefits. To provide and maintain a retirement plan, insurance, and such other employee benefits for appointed officers and employees of the city as are determined by the city council; (34) Roadways. To lay out, open, extend, widen, narrow, establish, or change the grade of, abandon or close, construct, pave, curb, gutter, adorn with shade trees, or otherwise improve, maintain, repair, clean, prevent erosion of, and light the roads, alleys, and walkways within the corporate limits of the city; to grant franchises and rights of way throughout the streets and roads and over the bridges and viaducts for the use of public utilities; and to require real estate owners to repair and maintain in a safe condition the sidewalks adjoining their lots or lands and to impose penalties for failure to do so; (35) Solid waste disposal. To provide for the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, and refuse and to regulate the collection and disposal of garbage, rubbish, and refuse by others; and to provide for the separate collection of glass, tin, aluminum, cardboard, paper, and other recyclable materials and to provide for the sale of such items; (36) Special assessments. To levy and provide for the collection of special assessments to cover the costs for any public improvements, subject to referendum; (37) Taxes; ad valorem. To levy and provide for the assessment, valuation, revaluation, and collection of taxes on all property subject to taxation; provided, however, that:
(A) The millage rate imposed for ad valorem taxes on real property shall not exceed 4.13 unless a higher limit is recommended by resolution of the city council and approved by a majority vote of the qualified voters of the City of Lakeside voting on the issue in a referendum; and (B) For all years, the fair market value of all property subject to taxation shall be determined according to the tax digest of DeKalb County, as provided in Code Section 48-5-352 of the O.C.G.A. Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the mayor and council shall be authorized to create a special service district fund for provisions of fire and rescue services and to levy ad valorem taxes on real property not to exceed the average of such taxes levied by DeKalb County for the provision of the same services for the previous five years prior to the transfer of such services to the city; (38) Taxes: other. To levy and collect such other taxes and fees as may be allowed now or in the future by law; (39) Taxicabs. To regulate and license vehicles operated for hire in the city; to limit the number of such vehicles; to require the operators thereof to be licensed; to require public liability insurance on such vehicles in the amounts to be prescribed by ordinance; to inspect such vehicles and mandate standards of safety and cleanliness; and to regulate the parking of such vehicles;

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(40) Tourism, conventions, and trade shows. To provide for the structure, operation, or management of the Lakeside Convention and Visitors Bureau created pursuant to Section 1.05 of this charter and to authorize the City of Lakeside to contract with private sector nonprofit organizations or other governmental agencies to promote tourism, conventions, and trade shows; (41) Urban redevelopment. To organize and operate an urban redevelopment program; and (42) Other powers. To exercise and enjoy all other powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities necessary or desirable to promote or protect the safety, health, peace, security, good order, comfort, convenience, or general welfare of the city and its inhabitants; to exercise all implied powers necessary or desirable to carry into execution all powers granted in this charter as fully and completely as if such powers were fully stated herein; and to exercise all powers now or in the future authorized to be exercised by other municipal governments under other laws of the State of Georgia; and any listing of particular powers in this charter shall not be held to be exclusive of others or restrictive of general words and phrases granting powers, but instead shall be held to be in addition to such powers unless expressly prohibited to municipalities under the Constitution or applicable laws of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 1.04. Exercise of powers.
All powers, functions, rights, privileges, and immunities of the city, its officers, agencies, or employees shall be carried into execution as provided by this Act. If this charter makes no provision, such shall be carried into execution as provided by ordinance or as provided by pertinent laws of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 1.05. Tourism, conventions, and trade shows.
The Lakeside Convention and Visitors Bureau is hereby created.
ARTICLE II GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE, ELECTIONS, AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
SECTION 2.01. City council creation; number; election.
(a) The legislative authority of the government of the City of Lakeside, except as otherwise specifically provided in this Act, shall be vested in a city council of which the mayor shall be a voting member.
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(2) There shall be seven council districts, designated Council Districts 1 through 7, as described in Appendix B of this Act, which is attached to and made a part of this charter of the City of Lakeside. (3) One councilmember shall be elected from each of the seven council districts and shall hold Council Posts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, respectively. Each person desiring to offer as a candidate for councilmember for such posts shall designate the council post for which he or she is offering. Councilmembers for such posts shall be elected by a majority vote of the qualified electors of the respective council districts voting at the elections of the city. In the event that no candidate for a council post obtains a majority vote of the qualified electors of the council district voting in the election, a run-off election shall be held. The candidates receiving the two highest numbers of votes in the election for such council post shall be included in the run-off election. The person receiving the highest number of votes of the qualified electors of the council district voting at such run-off election shall be elected. Each candidate for election to the city council must reside in the district he or she seeks to represent. (c) With the exception of the initial terms set forth in subsection (d) of this section, councilmembers shall be elected to terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified on a staggered basis in alternate election cycles such that every two years three councilmembers are up for election. (d) In order to assure staggered elections of the councilmembers, in the first election of the city council, the terms for the candidates elected for Council Posts 1, 3, 5, and 7 shall expire upon the administration of the oath of office to their successors elected in the regular elections held in November, 2015, as provided in subsection (b) of Section 2.02. The terms for the candidates elected for Council Posts 2, 4, and 6 shall expire upon the administration of the oath of office to their successors elected in the regular elections held in November, 2017, as provided in subsection (b) of Section 2.02. Thereafter, a successor to each councilmember shall be elected at the November election immediately preceding the end of such councilmember's term of office and the term of each councilmember shall expire upon the administration of the oath of office to his or her successor. (e) With the exception of the initial term of office, the mayor of the City of Lakeside, with the powers and duties specified herein, shall be elected to a term of four years and until his or her successor is elected and qualified. The mayor shall be elected by a majority vote of the qualified electors of the city at large voting at the elections of the city. In the event that no candidate for mayor obtains a majority vote of the qualified electors of the city at large voting at the elections of the city, then a run-off election shall be held. The candidates receiving the two highest numbers of votes in the election shall be included in the run-off election and the candidate receiving the highest number of votes in the runoff of the qualified electors of the city at large voting at such runoff shall be elected. The term of the first elected mayor shall expire upon the administration of the oath of office to his or her successor elected in the regular election held in November, 2017, as provided in subsection (b) of Section 2.02. Thereafter, the successor to each mayor shall be elected at the November election immediately preceding the end of such

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mayor's term of office and the term of each mayor shall expire upon the administration of the oath of office to his or her successor.
SECTION 2.02. Mayor and councilmembers; terms and qualifications for office.
(a) For all elections subsequent to the first election, the mayor and councilmembers shall serve for terms of four years and until their terms shall expire upon the administration of the oath of office to their successors. No person shall be eligible to serve as mayor or councilmember unless that person shall have been a resident of the City of Lakeside for a continuous period of at least 12 months immediately prior to the date of the election for mayor or councilmember, shall continue to reside therein during that person's period of service, and shall continue to be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of the City of Lakeside. In addition to the above requirements, no person shall be eligible to serve as a councilmember representing a council district unless that person has been a resident of the district such person seeks to represent for a continuous period of at least six months immediately prior to the date of the election for councilmember and continues to reside in such district during that person's period of service. (b) An election shall be held on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2014, to elect the first mayor and city council. At such election, the first mayor and council shall be elected to serve for the initial terms of office specified in subsections (d) and (e) of Section 2.01. Thereafter, the time for holding regular municipal elections shall be on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November of each odd-numbered year beginning in 2015. (c) The number of successive terms an individual may hold a position as a councilmember shall be unlimited. (d) The number of successive terms an individual may hold the position of mayor shall be limited to two terms. An individual who serves as mayor for either one term or two consecutive terms may stand for subsequent elections provided the individual is not the mayor at the time of such elections.
SECTION 2.03. Vacancy; filling of vacancies; suspensions.
(a) Elected officials of the city shall not hold other elected or public offices. The elected offices of the city's government shall become vacant upon the member's death, resignation, removal, or forfeiture of office. The following shall result in an elected city official forfeiting his or her office:
(1) Violating the provisions of this charter; (2) Being convicted of, or pleading guilty or "no contest" to, a felony or to a crime of moral turpitude; or (3) Failing to attend one-third of the regular meetings of the council in a three-month period without being excused by the council.

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(b) The office of mayor shall become vacant upon the incumbent's death, resignation, forfeiture of office, or removal from office in any manner authorized by this Act or the general laws of the State of Georgia. A vacancy in the office of mayor shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by a special election if such vacancy occurs 12 months or more prior to the expiration of the term of that office. If such vacancy occurs within 12 months of the expiration of the term of that office, the city council or those members remaining shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the term. This provision shall also apply to a temporary vacancy created by the suspension from office of the mayor. (c) The office of a councilmember shall become vacant upon the incumbent's death, resignation, forfeiture of office, or removal from office in any manner authorized by this Act or the general laws of the State of Georgia. A vacancy in the office of a councilmember shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by a special election if such vacancy occurs 12 months or more prior to the expiration of the term of that office. If such vacancy occurs within 12 months of the expiration of the term of that office, the mayor shall appoint a successor for the remainder of the term subject to the approval of the city council or those members remaining. This provision shall also apply to a temporary vacancy created by the suspension from office of a councilmember.
SECTION 2.04. Nonpartisan elections.
Political parties shall not conduct primaries for city offices, and all names of candidates for city offices shall be listed without party designation.
SECTION 2.05. Election votes.
(a) A candidate for mayor who receives a majority vote of the qualified electors of the city at large voting at the elections of the city shall be elected to a term of office. (b) Candidates for city council who receive a majority vote of the qualified electors of their respective districts voting at the elections of the city shall be elected to a term of office.
SECTION 2.06. Applicability of general laws; qualifying; other provisions.
All elections shall be held and conducted in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," as now or hereafter amended or otherwise provided by law. Except as otherwise provided by this Act, the city council shall, by ordinance or resolution, prescribe such rules and regulations as it deems appropriate including, but not limited to, the establishment of qualifying fees, to fulfill any options and duties under Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Election Code," as now or hereafter amended or otherwise provided by law.

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SECTION 2.07. Compensation and expenses.
The annual salary of the mayor shall be $16,000.00, and the annual salary for each councilmember shall be $12,000.00. Such salaries shall be paid from municipal funds in monthly installments. The mayor shall be provided an annual expense allowance of $5,000.00 and each councilmember shall be provided an annual expense allowance of $3,000.00 for the reimbursement of expenses actually and necessarily incurred by the mayor and councilmembers in carrying out their duties as elected officials of the city.
SECTION 2.08. Inquiries and investigations.
The city council may make inquiries and investigations into the affairs of the city and conduct of any department, office, or agency thereof and for this purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production of evidence. Any person who fails or refuses to obey a lawful order issued in the exercise of these powers by the city council shall be punished as may be provided by ordinance.
SECTION 2.09. Meetings, oath of office, and mayor pro tempore.
(a) The city council shall meet on the first working day in January immediately following each regular municipal election. The meeting shall be called to order by the mayor-elect and the oath of office shall be administered to the newly elected mayor and councilmembers collectively by a judicial officer authorized to administer oaths. The oath shall, to the extent that it comports with federal and state law, be as follows:
"I do solemnly swear or affirm that I will faithfully execute the office of [councilmember or mayor, as the case may be] of the City of Lakeside, and will to the best of my ability support and defend the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of Georgia, and the charter, ordinances, and regulations of the City of Lakeside. I am not the holder of any unaccounted for public money due this state or any political subdivision or authority thereof. I am not the holder of any office of trust under the government of the United States, any other state, or any foreign state which I, by the laws of the State of Georgia, am prohibited from holding. I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia. I have been a resident of my district and the City of Lakeside for the time required by the Constitution and laws of this state and by the municipal charter. I will perform the duties of my office in the best interests of the City of Lakeside to the best of my ability without fear, favor, affection, reward, or expectation thereof." (b) Following the induction of the mayor and councilmembers, the city council, by a majority vote of the councilmembers, shall elect a councilmember to be mayor pro tempore, who shall serve for a term of two years and until a successor is elected and

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qualified. The number of successive terms an individual may hold the position of mayor pro tempore shall be unlimited. (c) The mayor pro tempore shall assume the duties and powers of the mayor during the mayor's temporary disability, suspension, or absence. If the mayor pro tempore is absent because of sickness or disqualification, any one of the remaining councilmembers, chosen by the councilmembers present, shall be clothed with all the rights and privileges of the mayor as described herein and shall perform the mayor's duties in the same manner as the mayor pro tempore. (d) The city council shall, at least once a month, hold regular meetings at such times and places as prescribed by ordinance. The city council may recess any regular meeting and continue such meeting on any day or hour it may fix and may transact any business at such continued meeting as may be transacted at any regular meeting. (e) Special meetings of the city council may be held on the call of either the mayor and one councilmember or three councilmembers. Notice of such special meetings shall be delivered to all councilmembers, the mayor, and the city manager personally, by registered mail, or by electronic means at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Such notice shall not be required if the mayor, all councilmembers, and city manager are present when the special meeting is called. Such notice of any special meeting may be waived as to himself or herself by the mayor, a councilmember, or the city manager in writing before or after such a meeting, and attendance at the meeting shall also constitute a waiver of notice. The notice of such special meeting shall state what business is to be transacted at the special meeting. Only the business stated in the call may be transacted at the special meeting.
SECTION 2.10. Quorum; voting.
(a) Four councilmembers shall constitute a quorum and shall be authorized to transact business for the city council. The mayor shall be counted toward the making of a quorum. Voting on the adoption of ordinances shall be taken by voice vote, and the yeas and nays shall be recorded in the minutes, but on the request of any member, there shall be a roll-call vote. In order for any ordinance, resolution, motion, or other action of the city council to be adopted, the measure must receive at least three affirmative votes and also must receive the affirmative votes of a majority of those voting. No councilmember shall abstain from voting on any matter properly brought before the city council for official action except when such councilmember has a reason which is disclosed in writing prior to or at the meeting and made a part of the minutes. If any councilmember is present and eligible to vote on a matter and refuses to do so for a reason he or she will not disclose, he or she shall be deemed to have voted with the majority of the votes of the other councilmembers on the issue involved. The mayor shall vote on matters brought before the council only to break a tie vote. (b) The following types of actions require an ordinance in order to have the force of law:
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department, office not specified in this charter, or agency;
(2) Provide for fine or other penalty; (3) Levy taxes; (4) Grant, renew, or extend a franchise; (5) Regulate a rate for a public utility; (6) Authorize the borrowing of money; (7) Convey, lease, or encumber city land; (8) Regulate land use and development; and (9) Amend or repeal an ordinance already adopted. (c) The city council shall establish by ordinance procedures for convening emergency meetings. In an emergency, an ordinance may be passed without notice or hearings if the city council passes the ordinance by three-fourths vote; provided, however, that the city council cannot in an emergency meeting: (1) Levy taxes; (2) Grant, renew, or extend a franchise; (3) Regulate a rate for a public utility; or (4) Borrow money.
SECTION 2.11. General power and authority of the city council.
(a) Except as otherwise provided by law or by this charter, the city council shall be vested with all the powers of government of the City of Lakeside as provided by Article I of this charter. (b) In addition to all other powers conferred upon it by law, the city council shall have the authority to adopt and provide for the execution of such ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations not inconsistent with this charter and the Constitution and the laws of the State of Georgia, which it shall deem necessary, expedient, or helpful for the peace, good order, protection of life and property, health, welfare, sanitation, comfort, convenience, prosperity, or well-being of the inhabitants of the City of Lakeside and may enforce such ordinances by imposing penalties for violation thereof.
SECTION 2.12. Administrative and service departments.
(a) Except for the office of city manager and the elected positions provided for in this charter, the city council, by ordinance, may establish, abolish, merge, or consolidate offices not specified in this charter, positions of employment, departments, and agencies of the city as it shall deem necessary for the proper administration of the affairs and government of the city. The city council shall prescribe the functions and duties of existing departments, offices, and agencies or of any departments, offices, and agencies hereinafter created or established; may provide that the same person shall fill any number

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of offices and positions of employment; and may transfer or change the functions and duties of offices, positions of employment, departments, and agencies of the city. (b) The operations and responsibilities of each department now or hereafter established in the city shall be distributed among such divisions or bureaus as may be provided by ordinance of the city council. Each department shall consist of such officers, employees, and positions as may be provided by this charter or by ordinance and shall be subject to the general supervision and guidance of the mayor and city council.
SECTION 2.13. Prohibitions.
(a) No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or political entity to which this charter applies shall knowingly:
(1) Engage in any business or transaction or have a financial or other personal interest, direct or indirect, which is incompatible with the proper discharge of official duties or which would tend to impair the independence of his or her judgment or action in the performance of official duties; (2) Engage in or accept private employment or render services for private interests when such employment or service is incompatible with the proper discharge of official duties or would tend to impair the independence of his or her judgment or action in the performance of official duties; (3) Disclose confidential information concerning the property, government, or affairs of the governmental body by which engaged without proper legal authorization or use such information to advance the financial or other private interest of himself or herself or others, except as required by law; (4) Accept any valuable gift, whether in the form of service, loan, object, or promise, from any person, firm, or corporation which to his or her knowledge is interested, directly or indirectly, in any manner whatsoever in business dealings with the governmental body by which he or she is engaged; "valuable" shall be an amount determined by the city council; provided, however, that the amount shall not exceed $100.00; (5) Represent other private interests in any action or proceeding against this city or any portion of its government; or (6) Vote or otherwise participate in the negotiation or in the making of any contract with any business or entity in which he or she, or members of his or her immediate family, has a financial interest. (b) Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee who has any private financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within any department of the city shall disclose such private interest to the city council. "Private financial interest" shall include interests of immediate family. The mayor or any councilmember who has a private interest in any matter pending before the city council shall disclose in writing such private interest, and such disclosure shall be entered on the records of the city council, and he or she shall disqualify himself or herself from

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participating in any decision or vote relating thereto. Any elected official, appointed officer, or employee of any agency or political entity to which this charter applies who shall have any private financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any contract or matter pending before or within such entity shall disclose such private interest to the governing body of such agency or entity. (c) No elected official, appointed officer, or employee of the city or any agency or entity to which this charter applies shall use property owned by such governmental entity for personal benefit, convenience, or profit, except in accordance with policies promulgated by the city council or the governing body of such agency or entity. (d) Any violation of this section which occurs with the knowledge, express or implied, of a party to a contract or sale shall render said contract or sale voidable at the option of the city council. (e) Except as authorized by law, no member of the city council shall hold any other elective city office or be employed by any city or county government during the term for which elected.
SECTION 2.14. Boards, commissions, and authorities.
(a) All members of boards, commissions, and authorities of the city shall be appointed by the mayor subject to confirmation by the city council for such terms of office and such manner of appointment as provided by ordinance, except where other appointing authority, term of office, or manner of appointment is prescribed by this charter or by applicable state law. (b) No member of any board, commission, or authority of the city shall hold any elective office in the city. (c) Any vacancy in office of any member of a board, commission, or authority of the city shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner prescribed for original appointment, except as otherwise provided by this charter or any applicable law of the State of Georgia. (d) No member of any board, commission, or authority shall assume office until he or she shall have executed and filed with the designated officer of the city an oath obligating himself or herself to faithfully and impartially perform the duties of his or her office, such oath to be prescribed by ordinance of the city council and administered by the mayor or a judicial officer authorized to administer oaths. (e) Any member of a board, commission, or authority may be removed from office for cause by a vote of a majority of the councilmembers in accordance with state laws. (f) Members of boards, commissions, and authorities may receive such compensation and expenses in the performance of their official duties as prescribed by ordinance. (g) Except as otherwise provided by this charter or by applicable state law, each board, commission, or authority of the city government shall elect one of its members as chairperson and one member as vice chairperson for terms of one year and may elect as its secretary one of its own members or may appoint as secretary an employee of the city.

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Each board, commission, or authority of the city government may establish such bylaws, rules, and regulations not inconsistent with this charter, ordinances of the city, or applicable state law as it deems appropriate and necessary for the conduct of its affairs, copies of which shall be filed with the designated officer of the city.
SECTION 2.15. Ordinance form; procedures.
(a) Every proposed ordinance and resolution shall be introduced in writing and the city council shall have the authority to approve, disapprove, or amend the same. A resolution may be passed at the time it is offered, but an ordinance shall not be adopted until the title of said ordinance shall have been read at two city council meetings, provided that the beginning of said meetings be neither less than 24 hours nor more than 60 days apart. This requirement of two readings shall not apply to emergency ordinances, to ordinances passed during the first 90 days from the date on which the city begins operation or to ordinances adopted at the first meeting of the initial city council as elected under subsection (b) of Section 2.02 of this charter. The catchlines of sections of this charter or any ordinance printed in boldface type, italics, or otherwise, are intended as mere catchwords to indicate the contents of the section, and:
(1) Shall not be deemed or taken to be titles of such sections or as any part of the section; and (2) Shall not be so deemed when any of such sections, including the catchlines, are amended or reenacted unless expressly provided to the contrary. Furthermore, the chapter, article, and section headings contained in this Act shall not be deemed to govern, limit, or modify or in any manner affect the scope, meaning, or intent of the provisions of any chapter, article, or section hereof. (b) The city council may, by ordinance or resolution, adopt rules and bylaws to govern the conduct of its business, including procedures and penalties for compelling the attendance of absent councilmembers. Such rules may include punishment for contemptuous behavior conducted in the presence of the city council.

SECTION 2.16. Submission of ordinances to the city clerk.
(a) Every ordinance, resolution, and other action adopted by the city council shall be presented to the city clerk within 15 days of its adoption or approval. The city clerk shall record upon the ordinance the date of its delivery from the city council. (b) An ordinance or resolution that has been passed by the city council shall become effective on the date the ordinance is passed by the city council or on such other date as may be specified in the ordinance.

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ARTICLE III EXECUTIVE BRANCH
SECTION 3.01. Powers and duties of the mayor.
(a) The mayor shall: (1) Preside over all meetings of the city council; (2) Set the agenda for meetings of the city council after receiving input from members of the city council, the city manager, and the public; provided, however that an additional item shall be added to the agenda upon the written request of any two members of the city council; (3) Serve as the ceremonial head of the city and as its official representative to federal, state, and local governmental bodies and officials; (4) Sign all orders, checks, and warrants for payment of money within a level of authorization as established by the city council; (5) Execute all contracts, deeds, and other obligations of the city within a level of authorization as established by the city council; (6) Vote in matters before the city council only to break a tie vote as provided in Section 2.10(a) of this charter; (7) Make all appointments of city officers as provided by this charter, subject to confirmation by the city council; (8) Serve in a part-time capacity and be compensated accordingly; and (9) Perform any other duties and exercise any other powers required by state or federal law or authorized by a duly adopted ordinance that is not in conflict with this charter.
(b) The mayor shall have the authority to transfer appropriations between departments, funds, services, strategies, or organizational units but only with approval of the city council. (c) The mayor shall have the authority to certify that a supplemental appropriation is possible due to unexpected revenue increases but only with approval of the city council. (d) The mayor shall have all of the powers specifically granted to the mayor elsewhere in this charter regardless of whether such powers are enumerated in this section of this charter.
SECTION 3.02. City manager; appointment and qualification.
The mayor shall appoint, subject to confirmation by the city council, an officer whose title shall be the "city manager." The city manager shall be appointed without regard to political beliefs and solely on the basis of his or her education and experience in the accepted competencies and practices of local government management.

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SECTION 3.03. City manager; chief administrative officer.
The city manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the government of the city. The city manager shall 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 proper and efficient administration of the affairs of the city over which such officer has jurisdiction.
SECTION 3.04. City manager; powers and duties enumerated.
The city manager shall have the power, and it shall be his or her duty to: (1) See that all laws and ordinances are enforced; (2) Appoint and employ all necessary employees of the city, provided that the power of this appointment shall not include officers and employees who by this charter are appointed or elected by the mayor and the city council or departments not under the jurisdiction of the city manager; (3) Remove employees appointed and employed under paragraph (2) of this section, without the consent of the city council and without assigning any reason therefor; (4) Exercise supervision and control of all departments and all divisions created in this charter or that may hereafter be created by the city council except as otherwise provided in this charter; (5) Attend all meetings of the city council, without a right to vote, but with a right to take part in the discussions as seen fit by the chairperson; provided, however, that regardless of the decision of the meeting chairperson, the city manager may take part in any discussion and report on any matter requested and approved by the city council at such meeting. The city manager shall be entitled to notice of all special meetings; (6) Recommend to the city council, after prior review and comment by the mayor, for adoption such measures as the city manager may deem necessary or expedient; (7) See that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the city or its inhabitants in any public utility franchise are faithfully kept and performed and, upon knowledge of any violation thereof, to call the same to the attention of the city attorney, whose duty it shall be forthwith to take such steps as are necessary to protect and enforce the same; (8) Make and execute all lawful contracts on behalf of the city as to matters within the city manager's level of authorization, as established by the city council, to the extent that such contracts are funded in the city's budget, except such as may be otherwise provided by law; provided, however, that no contract purchase or obligation requiring a budget amendment shall be valid and binding until after approval of the city council; (9) Sign all orders, checks, and warrants for payment of money within the city manager's level of authorization as established by the city council to the extent that such contracts are funded in the city's budget, except such as may be otherwise

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provided by law; provided, however, that no such order, check, or warrant requiring a budget amendment shall be valid and binding until after approval of the city council; (10) Act as budget officer to prepare and submit to the city council, after review and comment by the mayor, prior to the beginning of each fiscal year a budget of proposed expenditures for the ensuing year, showing in as much detail as practicable the amounts allotted to each department of the city government and the reasons for such estimated expenditures; (11) Keep the city council at all times fully advised as to the financial condition and needs of the city; (12) Make a full written report to the city council on the fifteenth of each month, showing the operations and expenditures of each department of the city government for the preceding month, and a synopsis of such reports shall be published by the city clerk; (13) Fix all salaries and compensation of city employees in accordance with the city budget and the city pay and classification plan; (14) Transfer appropriations within a department; and (15) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this charter or required by ordinance or resolution of the city council.
SECTION 3.05. City council interference with administration.
Except for the purpose of inquiries and investigations under Section 2.08 of this charter, the city council or its members shall deal with city officers and employees who are subject to the direction or supervision of the city manager, solely through the city manager other than for routine inquiries made on behalf of constituents regarding the delivery of city services, and neither the city council nor its members shall give orders to any such officer or employee, either publicly or privately.
SECTION 3.06. City manager; removal.
(a) The mayor and city council may remove the city manager from office in accordance with the following procedures:
(1) The city council shall adopt by affirmative vote of a majority of all its members a preliminary resolution removing the city manager and may suspend the city manager from duty for a period not to exceed 45 days. A copy of the resolution shall be delivered promptly to the city manager; (2) Within five days after a copy of the resolution is delivered to the city manager, he or she may file with the city council a written request for a public hearing. This hearing shall be held at a city council meeting neither earlier than 15 days nor later than 30 days after the request is filed. The city manager may file with the city council a written reply not later than five days before the hearing; and

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(3) The mayor and city council may adopt a final resolution of removal, which may be made effective immediately, by affirmative vote of four of its members at any time after five days from the date when a copy of the preliminary resolution was delivered to the city manager, if he or she has not requested a public hearing, or at any time after the public hearing if he or she has requested one. (b) The city manager shall continue to receive his or her salary until the effective date of a final resolution of his or her removal. The action of the city council in suspending or removing the city manager shall not be subject to review by any court or agency. (c) If the city manager is suspended in accordance with subsection (a) of this section or becomes disabled and is unable to carry out the duties of the office or if the city manager dies, the acting city manager shall perform the duties of the city manager until the city manager's disability is removed or until the city manager is replaced. Removal of the city manager because of disability shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a) of this section.
SECTION 3.07. Acting city manager.
(a) The mayor with the approval of the city council may appoint any person to exercise all powers, duties, and functions of the city manager during the city manager's suspension under subsection (a) of Section 3.06 of this charter, temporary absence from the city, or during the city manager's disability. (b) In the event of a vacancy in the office of city manager, the mayor may designate, with the approval of the city council, a person as acting city manager, who shall exercise all powers, duties, and functions of the city manager until a city manager is appointed.
SECTION 3.08. City attorney.
The mayor shall appoint the city attorney or city attorneys together with such assistant city attorneys as may be deemed appropriate, subject to confirmation by the city council, and shall provide for the payment of such attorneys for services rendered to the city. The rates or salary paid to any city attorney or assistant city attorney shall be approved in advance by the city council. The city attorney shall be responsible for representing and defending the city in all litigation to which the city is a party; may be the prosecuting officer in the municipal court; shall attend the meetings of the city council as directed; shall advise the city council, mayor, 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 virtue of his or her position as city attorney. The city attorney shall review all contracts of the city but shall not have the power to bind the city.

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SECTION 3.09. City clerk.
The mayor shall appoint a city clerk subject to confirmation by the city council to keep a journal of the proceedings of the city council; to maintain in a safe place all records and documents pertaining to the affairs of the city; and to perform such duties as may be required by law or ordinance or as the mayor or city manager may direct.
SECTION 3.10. Tax collector.
The mayor may appoint a tax collector, subject to confirmation by the city council, to collect all taxes, licenses, fees, and other moneys belonging to the city, subject to the provisions of this charter and the ordinances of the city; and the tax collector shall diligently comply with and enforce all general laws of Georgia relating to the collection, sale, or foreclosure of taxes by municipalities.
SECTION 3.11. City accountant.
The mayor may appoint a city accountant subject to confirmation by the city council to perform the duties of an accountant.
SECTION 3.12. City internal auditor.
The city council shall appoint an internal auditor to audit the financial records and expenditures of city funds and to report the results of such audits in writing to the city council at times and at intervals set by the city council but no less than quarterly. Such audit reports shall, at a minimum, identify all city expenditures and other financial matters that the internal auditor either determines are not in compliance with or cannot conclusively be determined to be in compliance with:
(1) The provisions of this charter; (2) The applicable city budget; and (3) Applicable ordinances, resolutions, or other actions duly adopted or approved under the provisions of this charter.
SECTION 3.13. Consolidation of functions.
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positions. The city manager may also, with the approval of the city council, perform all or any part of the functions of any of the positions or offices in lieu of the appointment of other persons to perform the same.
SECTION 3.14. Position classification and pay plans; employment at will.
The city manager shall be responsible for the preparation of a position classification and a pay plan which shall be submitted to the city council for approval. Said plan may apply to all employees of the City of Lakeside and any of its agencies and offices. When a pay plan has been adopted by the city council, neither the city council nor the city manager shall increase or decrease the salaries of individual employees except in conformity with such pay plan or pursuant to an amendment of such pay plan duly adopted by the city council. Except as otherwise provided in this charter, all employees of the city shall be subject to removal or discharge, with or without cause, at any time.
ARTICLE IV MUNICIPAL COURT
SECTION 4.01. Creation.
There is established a court to be known as the Municipal Court of the City of Lakeside which shall have jurisdiction and authority to try offenses against the laws and ordinances of such city and to punish for a violation of the same. Such court shall have the power to enforce its judgments by the imposition of such penalties as may be provided by law, including ordinances of the city; to punish witnesses for nonattendance and to punish also any person who may counsel or advise, aid, encourage, or persuade another whose testimony is desired or material in any proceeding before such court to go or move beyond the reach of the process of the court; to try all offenses within the territorial limits of the city constituting traffic cases which, under the laws of Georgia, are placed within the jurisdiction of municipal courts to the extent of, and in accordance with, the provisions of such laws and all laws subsequently enacted amendatory thereof. Such court shall be presided over by the judge of such court.
SECTION 4.02. Judges.
(a) No person shall be qualified or eligible to serve as judge unless he or she shall have attained the age of 28 years and shall have been a member of the State Bar of Georgia for a minimum of three years. The judges shall be nominated by the mayor subject to approval by the city council. The compensation and number of the judges shall be fixed by the city council.

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(b) Before entering on the duties of his or her office, the judge shall take an oath before an officer duly authorized to administer oaths in this state declaring that he or she will truly, honestly, and faithfully discharge the duties of his or her office to the best of his or her ability without fear, favor, or partiality. The oath shall be entered upon the minutes of the city council. (c) The judge shall serve for a term of four years but may be removed from the position by a two-thirds vote of the entire membership of the city council or shall be removed upon action taken by the state Judicial Qualifications Commission for:
(1) Willful misconduct in office; (2) Willful and persistent failure to perform duties; (3) Habitual intemperance; (4) Conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice which brings the judicial office into disrepute; or (5) Disability seriously interfering with the performance of duties, which is or is likely to become of a permanent character.
SECTION 4.03. Convening.
The municipal court shall be convened at such times as designated by ordinance or at such times as deemed necessary by the judge to keep current the dockets thereof.
SECTION 4.04. Jurisdiction; powers.
(a) The municipal court shall try and punish for crimes against the City of Lakeside and for violation of its ordinances. The municipal court may fix punishment for offenses within its jurisdiction to the fullest extent allowed by state law. (b) The municipal court shall have authority to recommend to the city council for approval a schedule of fees to defray the cost of operation. (c) The municipal court shall have authority to establish bail and recognizances to ensure the presence of those charged with violations before such court and shall have discretionary authority to accept cash or personal or real property as security for appearances of persons charged with violations. Whenever any person shall give bail for his or her appearance and shall fail to appear at the time fixed for trial, the bond shall be forfeited to the judge presiding at such time and an execution issued thereon by serving the defendant and his or her sureties with a rule nisi at least two days before a hearing on the rule nisi. In the event that cash or property is accepted in lieu of bond for security for the appearance of a defendant at trial, and if such defendant fails to appear at the time and place fixed for trial, the cash so deposited shall be, on order of the judge, declared forfeited to the City of Lakeside, or the property so deposited shall have a lien against it for the value forfeited. (d) The municipal court shall have the authority to bind prisoners over to the appropriate

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court when it appears, by probable cause, that a state law has been violated. (e) The municipal court shall have the authority to administer oaths and to perform all other acts necessary or proper to the conduct of said court. (f) The municipal court may compel the presence of all parties necessary to a proper disposal of each case by the issuance of summons, subpoena, and warrants which may be served as executed by any officer as authorized by this charter or by state law. (g) The municipal court is specifically vested with all of the judicial jurisdiction and judicial powers throughout the entire area of the City of Lakeside granted by state laws generally to municipal courts and particularly by such laws as authorize the abatement of nuisances.
SECTION 4.05. Certiorari.
The right of certiorari from the decision and judgment of the municipal court shall exist in all criminal cases and ordinance violation cases, and such certiorari shall be obtained under the sanction of a judge of the Superior Court of DeKalb County under the laws of the State of Georgia regulating the granting and issuance of writs of certiorari.
SECTION 4.06. Rules for court.
With the approval of the city council, the judges shall have full power and authority to make reasonable rules and regulations necessary and proper to secure the efficient and successful administration of the municipal court.
ARTICLE V FINANCE AND FISCAL
SECTION 5.01. Fiscal year.
The city council shall set the fiscal year by ordinance. Such fiscal year shall constitute the budget year and the year for financial accounting and reporting of each and every office, department or institution, agency, and activity of the city government, unless otherwise provided by state or federal law.
SECTION 5.02. Preparation of budgets.
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SECTION 5.03. Submission of operating budget to city council.
(a) On or before a date fixed by the city council, but no later than the first day of the ninth month of the fiscal year currently ending, the city manager shall, after input, review, and comment by the mayor, submit to the city council a proposed operating budget and capital budget for the ensuing fiscal year. The budget shall be accompanied by a message from the mayor and city manager containing a statement of the general fiscal policies of the city, the important features of the budget, explanations of major changes recommended for the next fiscal year, a general summary of the budget, and such other comments and information as they may deem pertinent. The operating budget, capital budget, the budget message, and all supporting documents shall be filed in the office of the city manager and shall be open to public inspection. (b) Beginning in the third year of the city's operation, the city manager and mayor are required to present to the city council a budget which is balanced in projected spending and revenues. (c) Prior to passage of the budget, the city council shall hold a special public hearing at which the budget will be presented and public comment on the budget will be solicited. The date, time, and place of the special public hearing shall be announced no less than 30 days prior to the scheduled date for such hearing. (d) All unencumbered balances of appropriations in the current operating budget at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse into the unappropriated surplus or reserves of the fund or funds from which such appropriations were made. When a supplemental appropriation is certified by the city manager to exist, these appropriations may be spent during the current fiscal year following passage of a supplemental appropriation ordinance.
SECTION 5.04. Action by city council on budget.
(a) The city council may amend the operating budget or capital budget proposed by the city manager in accordance with subsection (a) of Section 5.03 of this charter, except that the budget, as finally amended and adopted, shall provide for all expenditures required by law or by other provisions of this charter and for all debt service requirements for the ensuing fiscal year; and the total appropriations from any fund shall not exceed the estimated fund balance, reserves, and revenues constituting the fund availability of such fund. (b) The city council shall adopt a budget on or before the first day of the eleventh month of the fiscal year currently ending. If the city council fails to adopt the budget by the prescribed deadline, the operating budget and capital budget proposed by the mayor and city manager shall be adopted without further action by the city council.

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SECTION 5.05. Procurement and property management.
No contract with the city shall be binding on the city unless it is in writing. The city council may adopt procedures for the authorization of certain contracts without city attorney review or city council approval. Absent the foregoing, no contract with the city shall be binding on the city unless:
(1) It is drawn or submitted and reviewed by the city attorney and, as a matter of course, is signed by the city attorney to indicate such drafting or review; and (2) It is made or authorized by the city council and such approval is entered in the city council journal of proceedings.
SECTION 5.06. Purchasing.
The city council shall prescribe procedures for a system of centralized purchasing for the city.
SECTION 5.07. Audits.
(a) There shall be an annual independent audit of all city accounts, funds, and financial transactions by a certified public accountant selected by the city council. The audit shall be conducted according to generally accepted accounting principles. Any audit of any funds by the state or federal government may be accepted as satisfying the requirements of this charter. Copies of all audit reports shall be available at printing cost to the public. (b) As a minimum, all audits and budgets of the city shall satisfy the requirements of Chapter 81 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. relating to local government audits and budgets.
SECTION 5.08. Homestead exemption; freeze.
(a) As used in this section, the term: (1) "Ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes" means all municipal ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of the City of Lakeside, including, but not limited to, ad valorem taxes to pay interest on and to retire municipal bonded indebtedness. (2) "Base year" means the taxable year immediately preceding the taxable year in which the exemption under this section is first granted to the most recent owner of such homestead. (3) "Homestead" means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A., as amended, with the additional qualification that it shall include not more than five contiguous acres of homestead property.

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(b) Each resident of the City of Lakeside is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from City of Lakeside ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of that homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of that homestead. This exemption shall not apply to taxes assessed on improvements to the homestead or additional land that is added to the homestead after January 1 of the base year. If any real property is added to or removed from the homestead, the base year assessed value shall be adjusted to reflect such addition or removal, and the exemption shall be recalculated accordingly. The value of that property in excess of such exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. (c) A person shall not receive the homestead exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section unless the person or person's agent files an application with the governing authority of the City of Lakeside, or the designee thereof, giving such information relative to receiving such exemption as will enable the governing authority of the City of Lakeside, or the designee thereof, to make a determination regarding the initial and continuing eligibility of such owner for such exemption. The governing authority of the City of Lakeside, or the designee thereof, shall provide application forms for this purpose. (d) The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A., as amended. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year so long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. After a person has filed the proper application as provided in subsection (c) of this section, it shall not be necessary to make application thereafter for any year, and the exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under subsection (b) of this section to notify the governing authority of the City of Lakeside, or the designee thereof, in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. (e) The exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall not apply to or affect state ad valorem taxes, county ad valorem taxes for county purposes, or county or independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes. The homestead exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any other homestead exemption applicable to municipal ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes. (f) The exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall apply only to taxable years 2015 through 2017. Unless renewed or extended by subsequent Act of the General Assembly, the exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall not apply to taxable year 2018 or any subsequent taxable year.
SECTION 5.09. Homestead exemption; senior citizens; disabled.
(a) As used in this section, the term: (1) "Ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes" means all ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of the City of Lakeside, including, but

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not limited to, any ad valorem taxes to pay interest on and to retire municipal bonded indebtedness. (2) "Homestead" means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A., as amended. (3) "Income" means Georgia taxable net income determined pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., as amended, for state income tax purposes, except income shall not include income received as retirement, survivor, or disability benefits under the federal Social Security Act or under any other public or private retirement, disability, or pension system, except such income which is in excess of the maximum amount authorized to be paid to an individual and such individual's spouse under the federal Social Security Act. Income from such sources in excess of such maximum amount shall be included as income for the purposes of this Act. (4) "Senior citizen" means a person who is 65 years of age or over on or before January 1 of the year in which application for the exemption under subsection (b) of this section is made. (b) Each resident of the City of Lakeside who is disabled or is a senior citizen is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from City of Lakeside ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $14,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead. The exemption granted by this subsection shall only be granted if that person's income, together with the income of the spouse who also occupies and resides at such homestead, does not exceed $15,000.00 for the immediately preceding year. The value of that property in excess of such exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. (c)(1) In order to qualify for the exemption provided for in subsection (b) of this section due to being disabled, the person claiming such exemption shall be required to obtain a certificate from not more than three physicians licensed to practice medicine under Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., as amended, certifying that, in the opinion of such physician or physicians, such person is mentally or physically incapacitated to the extent that such person is unable to be gainfully employed and that such incapacity is likely to be permanent. Such certificate or certificates shall constitute part of and be submitted with the application provided for in paragraph (2) of this subsection. (2) A person shall not receive the homestead exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section unless the person or person's agent files an application with the governing authority of the City of Lakeside, or the designee thereof, giving the person's age, income, and such additional information relative to receiving such exemption as will enable the governing authority of the City of Lakeside, or the designee thereof, to make a determination regarding the initial and continuing eligibility of such owner for such exemption. The governing authority of the City of Lakeside, or the designee thereof, shall provide application forms for this purpose. (d) The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A., as amended. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year so long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. After a person has filed the proper application, as provided in subsection (c) of this section, it shall not be

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necessary to make application thereafter for any year and the exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under subsection (b) of this section to notify the governing authority of the City of Lakeside, or the designee thereof, in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. (e) The exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall not apply to or affect state ad valorem taxes, county ad valorem taxes for county purposes, or county or independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes. The homestead exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any other homestead exemption applicable to municipal ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes. (f) The exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2015.
SECTION 5.10. Homestead exemption; general.
(a) As used in this section, the term: (1) "Ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes" means all ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of the City of Lakeside, including, but not limited to, any ad valorem taxes to pay interest on and to retire municipal bonded indebtedness. (2) "Homestead" means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A., as amended. (b) Each resident of the City of Lakeside is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from City of Lakeside ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $10,000.00 of the assessed value of that homestead. The value of that property in excess of such exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. (c) A person shall not receive the homestead exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section unless the person or person's agent files an application with the governing authority of the City of Lakeside, or the designee thereof, giving such information relative to receiving such exemption as will enable the governing authority of the City of Lakeside, or the designee thereof, to make a determination regarding the initial and continuing eligibility of such owner for such exemption. The governing authority of the City of Lakeside, or the designee thereof, shall provide application forms for this purpose. (d) The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A., as amended. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year so long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. After a person has filed the proper application, as provided in subsection (c) of this section, it shall not be necessary to make application thereafter for any year and the exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under subsection (b) of this section to notify the governing authority of the

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City of Lakeside, or the designee thereof, in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. (e) The exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall not apply to or affect state ad valorem taxes, county ad valorem taxes for county purposes, or county or independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes. The homestead exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any other homestead exemption applicable to municipal ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes. (f) The exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2015.
SECTION 5.11. Homestead exemption; surviving spouses.
(a) As used in this section, the term: (1) "Ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes" means all ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of the City of Lakeside, including, but not limited to, ad valorem taxes to pay interest on and to retire municipal bonded indebtedness. (2) "Homestead" means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A., as amended. (3) "Unremarried surviving spouse" of a member of the armed forces includes the unmarried widow or widower of a member of the armed forces who is receiving spousal benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
(b) Any person who is a resident of the City of Lakeside and who is an unremarried surviving spouse of a member of the armed forces of the United States, which member has been killed in or has died as a result of any war or armed conflict in which the armed forces of the United States engaged, whether under United States command or otherwise, shall be granted a homestead exemption from all City of Lakeside ad valorem taxation for municipal purposes in the amount of the greater of $32,500.00 or the maximum amount which may be granted to a disabled veteran under Section 2102 of Title 38 of the United States Code, as amended. As of January 1, 2013, the maximum amount which may be granted to a disabled veteran under Section 2102 of Title 38 of the United States Code, as amended, is $50,000.00. The exemption shall be on the homestead which the unremarried surviving spouse owns and actually occupies as a residence and homestead. In the event such surviving spouse remarries, such person shall cease to be qualified to continue the exemption under this Act effective December 31 of the taxable year in which such person remarries. The value of all property in excess of such exemption granted to such unremarried surviving spouse shall remain subject to taxation. (c) In order to qualify for the exemption provided for in this Act, the unremarried surviving spouse shall furnish to the governing authority of the City of Lakeside, or the designee thereof, documents from the Secretary of Defense evidencing that such unremarried surviving spouse receives spousal benefits as a result of the death of such

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person's spouse who as a member of the armed forces of the United States was killed or died as a result of a war or armed conflict while on active duty or while performing authorized travel to or from active duty during such war or armed conflict in which the armed forces of the United States engaged, whether under United States command or otherwise, pursuant to the Survivor Benefit Plan under Subchapter II of Chapter 73 of Title 10 of the United States Code or pursuant to any preceding or subsequent federal law which provides survivor benefits for spouses of members of the armed forces who were killed or who died as a result of any war or armed conflict. (d) An unremarried surviving spouse filing for the exemption under this section shall be required to file with the governing authority of the City of Lakeside, or the designee thereof, information relative to marital status and other such information which the governing authority of the City of Lakeside, or the designee thereof, deems necessary to determine eligibility for the exemption. Each unremarried surviving spouse shall file for the exemption only once with the governing authority of the City of Lakeside or the designee thereof. Once filed, the exemption shall automatically be renewed from year to year, except that the governing authority of the City of Lakeside or the designee thereof may require annually that the holder of an exemption substantiate his or her continuing eligibility for the exemption. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under this section to notify the governing authority of the City of Lakeside or the designee thereof in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for such exemption. (e) The exemption granted by this section shall be in lieu of and not in addition to any other exemption from ad valorem taxation for municipal purposes which is equal to or lower in amount than such exemption granted by this section. If the amount of any other exemption from ad valorem taxation for municipal purposes applicable to any resident qualifying under this section is greater than or is increased to an amount greater than the amount of the applicable exemption granted by this section, such other exemption shall apply and shall be in lieu of and not in addition to the exemption granted by this section. (f) The exemptions granted by this section shall apply to all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2015.
SECTION 5.12. Homestead exemption; mill equivalent.
(a) As used in this section, the term: (1) "Ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes" means all ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of the City of Lakeside, including, but not limited to, any ad valorem taxes to pay interest on and to retire municipal bonded indebtedness. (2) "Homestead" means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A., as amended.
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that provides the dollar equivalent of a 2.15 mill reduction of the millage rate applicable to the homestead property with respect to ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for the taxable year. The value of that property in excess of such exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. (c) A person shall not receive the homestead exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section unless the person or person's agent files an application with the governing authority of the City of Lakeside or the designee thereof giving such information relative to receiving such exemption as will enable the governing authority of the City of Lakeside or the designee thereof to make a determination regarding the initial and continuing eligibility of such owner for such exemption. The governing authority of the City of Lakeside or the designee thereof shall provide application forms for this purpose. (d) The exemption shall be claimed and returned as provided in Code Section 48-5-50.1 of the O.C.G.A., as amended. The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year so long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. After a person has filed the proper application, as provided in subsection (c) of this section, it shall not be necessary to make application thereafter for any year and the exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under subsection (b) of this section to notify the governing authority of the City of Lakeside or the designee thereof in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. (e) The exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall not apply to or affect state ad valorem taxes, county ad valorem taxes for county purposes, or county or independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes. The homestead exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any other homestead exemption applicable to municipal ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes. (f) The exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2015.
SECTION 5.13. Homestead exemption; fire special tax district HOST equivalent.
(a) As used in this section, the term: (1) "Ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes" means all ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes levied by, for, or on behalf of the City of Lakeside, including, but not limited to, any ad valorem taxes to pay interest on and to retire municipal bonded indebtedness. (2) "Homestead" means homestead as defined and qualified in Code Section 48-5-40 of the O.C.G.A., as amended.
(b) In the event that fire services are transferred from DeKalb County to the City of Lakeside and the city assumes responsibility for the provision of fire services within the city, each resident of the City of Lakeside is granted an exemption on that person's homestead from City of Lakeside ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in a fixed

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amount equal to the HOST tax credit provided to DeKalb County residents who participate in the fire services special tax district at a level equal to the average percentage credit for the five years immediately preceding the transfer of fire services from the county to the city. The value of that property in excess of such exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. (c) A person shall receive the homestead exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section provided that the person or person's agent has filed or files an application with the governing authority of the City of Lakeside or the designee thereof in accordance with subsection (c) of Section 5.10 of this charter or subsection (c) of Section 5.12 of this charter, giving such information relative to receiving such exemption as will enable the governing authority of the City of Lakeside or the designee thereof to make a determination regarding the initial and continuing eligibility of such owner for such exemption. No additional homestead exemption application form or application shall be required to grant the homestead exemption under this section. (d) The exemption shall be automatically renewed from year to year so long as the owner occupies the residence as a homestead. After a person has filed the proper application, it shall not be necessary to make application thereafter for any year and the exemption shall continue to be allowed to such person. It shall be the duty of any person granted the homestead exemption under subsection (b) of this section to notify the governing authority of the City of Lakeside or the designee thereof in the event that person for any reason becomes ineligible for that exemption. (e) The exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall not apply to or affect state ad valorem taxes, county ad valorem taxes for county purposes, or county or independent school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes. The homestead exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any other homestead exemption applicable to municipal ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes. (f) The exemption granted by subsection (b) of this section shall apply to all taxable years beginning in the year in which DeKalb County transfers fire services to the City of Lakeside and the city assumes responsibility for the provision of fire services within the city. In the event that the transfer of services does not coincide with the end of the tax year, the homestead exemption shall be prorated in the first year in an amount equal to the percent of the first year in which the city provides fire services.
ARTICLE VI GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 6.01. DeKalb County special services tax district.
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authority granted to the General Assembly under Section 1 of that local constitutional amendment providing that certain municipalities in DeKalb County shall constitute special services tax districts, Resolution Act. No. 168; House Resolution No. 715-1916; Ga. L. 1978, p. 2468, to control the subject matter of such local constitutional amendment. Municipal services provided by DeKalb County for the City of Lakeside will be established through intergovernmental agreements or established as otherwise authorized by statute.
SECTION 6.02. Referendum and initial election.
(a) The election superintendent of DeKalb County shall call a special election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the qualified voters of the proposed City of Lakeside for approval or rejection. The superintendent shall set the date of such election for the date of the general primary in 2014. The superintendent shall issue the call for such election at least 60 days prior to the date thereof. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of DeKalb County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"( ) YES Shall the Act incorporating the City of Lakeside in DeKalb County ( ) NO according to the charter contained in the Act and the homestead
exemptions described in the Act be approved?"
All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes," and all persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect as provided in this charter, otherwise it shall be void and of no force and effect. The initial expense of such election shall be borne by DeKalb County. Within two years after the elections if the incorporation is approved, the City of Lakeside shall reimburse DeKalb County for the actual cost of printing and personnel services for such election and for the initial election of the mayor and councilmembers pursuant to Section 2.02 of this charter. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to hold and conduct such election. It shall be his or her further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. (b) For the purposes of the referendum election provided for in subsection (a) of this section and for the purposes of the special election of the City of Lakeside to be held on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2014, the qualified electors of the City of Lakeside shall be those qualified electors of DeKalb County residing within the corporate limits of the City of Lakeside as described by Appendix A of this charter. At subsequent municipal elections, the qualified electors of the City of Lakeside shall be determined pursuant to the authority of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A. known as the "Georgia Election Code." (c) Only for the purposes of holding and conducting the referendum election provided for by subsection (a) of this section and holding and conducting the special election of the

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City of Lakeside to be held on the Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2014, the election superintendent of DeKalb County is vested with the powers and duties of the election superintendent of the City of Lakeside and the powers and duties of the governing authority of the City of Lakeside.
SECTION 6.03. Effective dates and transition.
(a) The initial mayor and councilmembers shall take the oath of office the next business day after certification of the election of such officers, and by action of any four members of the governing authority may, prior to December 15, 2014, meet and take actions binding on the city. (b) A period of time will be needed for an orderly transition of various government functions from DeKalb County to the City of Lakeside. Accordingly there shall be a twoyear transition period as allowed by law beginning at 12:01 A.M. on December 15, 2014. (c) During such transition period, DeKalb County shall continue to provide within the territorial limits of the city all government services and functions which DeKalb County provided in 2014 and at the same actual direct cost and level of service, except to the extent otherwise provided in this section; provided, however, that upon at least 30 days' prior written notice to the governing authority of DeKalb County by the governing authority of the City of Lakeside, responsibility for any such service or function shall be transferred to the City of Lakeside. The governing authority of the City of Lakeside shall determine the date of commencement of collection of taxes, fees, assessments, fines and forfeitures, and other moneys within the territorial limits of the city and the date upon which the City of Lakeside is considered removed from the special services tax district. (d) During the transition period, the governing authority of the City of Lakeside may generally exercise any power granted by this charter or general law, except to the extent that a power is specifically and integrally related to the provision of a governmental service, function, or responsibility not yet provided or carried out by the city. (e) During the transition period, all ordinances of DeKalb County shall remain applicable within the territorial limits of the city unless otherwise amended, repealed, or replaced by the City of Lakeside. Any transfer of jurisdiction to the City of Lakeside during or at the end of the transition period shall not in and of itself abate any judicial proceeding pending in DeKalb County or the pending prosecution of any violation of any ordinance of DeKalb County. (f) During the transition period, the governing authority of the City of Lakeside may at any time, without the necessity of any agreement by DeKalb County, commence to exercise its planning and zoning powers; provided, however, that the city shall give the county notice of the date on which the city will assume the exercise of such powers. Upon the governing authority of the City of Lakeside commencing to exercise its planning and zoning powers, the Municipal Court of the City of Lakeside shall immediately have jurisdiction to enforce the planning and zoning ordinances of the city. The provisions of this subsection shall control over any conflicting provisions of any

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other subsection of this section. (g) Effective upon the termination of the transition period, subsections (b) through (f) of this section shall cease to apply except for the last sentence of subsection (e) which shall remain effective. Effective upon the termination of the transition period, the City of Lakeside shall be a fully functioning municipal corporation and subject to all general laws of this state.
SECTION 6.04. Charter commission.
No later than five years after the inception of the City of Lakeside, the mayor and the city council shall call for a charter commission to review the city's experience and recommend to the General Assembly any changes to the charter. Members of the charter commission shall be appointed as follows: one by the mayor, one by each member of the city council, and one member appointed by a vote of the members of the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Senate whose districts lie wholly or partially within the corporate boundaries of the City of Lakeside. All members of the charter commission shall reside in the City of Lakeside. The commission shall complete the recommendations within the time frame required by the city council.
SECTION 6.05. Severability.
In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 6.06. Effective date.
This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 6.07. Repealer.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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APPENDIX A CORPORATE LIMITS CITY OF LAKESIDE, DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA
The corporate limits for the City of Lakeside shall contain the following described territory:
DeKalb County VTD: 089BC - BRIAR VISTA ELEMENTARY 021504: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 VTD: 089BD - BRIARLAKE ELEMENTARY VTD: 089BG - BRIARCLIFF VTD: 089CJ - CLAIRMONT HILLS 021602: 2026 2028 VTD: 089CW - CORALWOOD VTD: 089EC - EMBRY HILLS VTD: 089EF - EVANSDALE ELEM 021705: 1000 1001 1002 1003 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2024 2025 2026 021808: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1011 1012 1013 1016 1017 1018 1019 1021 1022 1023 1028 1029 2005 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2025 2026 2028 VTD: 089ER - EMORY ROAD 021504: 2003 2004 2005 2006 022402: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 VTD: 089HB - HAWTHORNE ELEM 021705: 3006 3007 3010 3011 3012 021706: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 4008 4009 VTD: 089HC - HENDERSON MILL VTD: 089HD - HERITAGE ED VTD: 089LA - LAKESIDE HIGH VTD: 089LB - LAVISTA ROAD VTD: 089LC - LAVISTA 021503:

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1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 3000 3001 3002 3003 VTD: 089MH - MIDVALE ELEM VTD: 089MJ - MONTCLAIR ELEM 021603: 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 VTD: 089MP - MARGARET HARRIS 021603: 2005 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 VTD: 089MW - MIDVALE ROAD VTD: 089ND - NORTHLAKE VTD: 089OA - OAK GROVE ELEM VTD: 089PF - PLEASANTDALE ELEM VTD: 089PK - PLEASANTDALE ROAD VTD: 089RD - REHOBOTH 021704: 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 022001: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2022 VTD: 089SA - SAGAMORE HILLS VTD: 089SN - SHAMROCK MIDDLE VTD: 089VB - VALLEY BROOK 022204: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1018 VTD: 089WI - WARREN TECH 021705: 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 2015 2018 2019 2027 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 021808: 2024
For the purposes of such corporate limit descriptions: (1) The term "VTD" shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia; and (2) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any district, whenever the description of any district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical

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boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia.
APPENDIX B
COUNCIL DISTRICTS CITY OF LAKESIDE, DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA
Plan: cityoflakeside-prop5-2014 Plan Type: Local Administrator:Taylor (079) User: bak
District 001 DeKalb County VTD: 089EC - EMBRY HILLS 021808: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 2007 2008 2027 021812: 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 VTD: 089EF - EVANSDALE ELEM 021705: 1000 1001 1002 1003 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2024 2025 2026 VTD: 089PF - PLEASANTDALE ELEM VTD: 089PK - PLEASANTDALE ROAD VTD: 089WI - WARREN TECH 021705: 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 2015 2018 2019 2027 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034
District 002 DeKalb County VTD: 089EC - EMBRY HILLS 021808: 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 021809: 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 VTD: 089EF - EVANSDALE ELEM 021808: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1011 1012 1013 1016 1017 1018 1019 1021 1022 1023 1028 1029 2005 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2025 2026 2028 VTD: 089HC - HENDERSON MILL

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021705: 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3009 021706: 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3009 3010 3012 3013 3014 3015 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014 VTD: 089MH - MIDVALE ELEM VTD: 089MW - MIDVALE ROAD VTD: 089WI - WARREN TECH 021705: 1010 021808: 2024
District 003 DeKalb County VTD: 089BD - BRIARLAKE ELEMENTARY VTD: 089HB - HAWTHORNE ELEM 021705: 3006 3007 3010 3011 3012 021706: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 4008 4009 VTD: 089HC - HENDERSON MILL 021705: 3008 021706: 3006 3007 3008 3011 4007 VTD: 089HD - HERITAGE ED VTD: 089LA - LAKESIDE HIGH VTD: 089OA - OAK GROVE ELEM 021604: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1012 021605: 1015 1016 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 3007 021703: 2024
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2026 2028 VTD: 089CW - CORALWOOD VTD: 089ND - NORTHLAKE VTD: 089RD - REHOBOTH 021704: 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 022001: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2022 VTD: 089SA - SAGAMORE HILLS VTD: 089SN - SHAMROCK MIDDLE VTD: 089VB - VALLEY BROOK 022204: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1018
District 005 DeKalb County VTD: 089BC - BRIAR VISTA ELEMENTARY 021504: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 VTD: 089BG - BRIARCLIFF VTD: 089ER - EMORY ROAD 021504: 2003 2004 2005 2006 022402: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 VTD: 089LB - LAVISTA ROAD VTD: 089LC - LAVISTA 021503: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 3000 3001 3002 3003 VTD: 089MJ - MONTCLAIR ELEM 021603: 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 VTD: 089MP - MARGARET HARRIS 021603: 2005 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 VTD: 089OA - OAK GROVE ELEM 021605: 3008 3012 3013 3014 3015

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For the purposes of this plan (cityoflakeside-prop5-2014): (1) The term "VTD" shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia; and (2) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any district, whenever the description of any district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia. (3) Any part of the City of Lakeside which is not included in any district described in this plan (cityoflakeside-prop5-2014) shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia. (4) Any part of the City of Lakeside which is described in this plan (cityoflakesideprop5-2014) as being included in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia.
Plan: cityoflakeside-prop5(super)-2014 Plan Type: Local Administrator: Taylor (079) User: bak
District 006 DeKalb County VTD: 089BD - BRIARLAKE ELEMENTARY VTD: 089EC - EMBRY HILLS VTD: 089EF - EVANSDALE ELEM 021705: 1000 1001 1002 1003 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2024 2025 2026 021808: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1011 1012 1013 1016 1017 1018 1019 1021 1022 1023 1028 1029 2005 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2025 2026 2028 VTD: 089HB - HAWTHORNE ELEM 021705: 3006 3007 3010 3011 3012 021706:

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1000 1001 1004 1005 1007 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 2007 4008 4009 VTD: 089HC - HENDERSON MILL VTD: 089LA - LAKESIDE HIGH VTD: 089MH - MIDVALE ELEM VTD: 089MW - MIDVALE ROAD VTD: 089PF - PLEASANTDALE ELEM VTD: 089PK - PLEASANTDALE ROAD VTD: 089WI - WARREN TECH 021705: 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 2015 2018 2019 2027 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 021808: 2024
District 007 DeKalb County VTD: 089BC - BRIAR VISTA ELEMENTARY 021504: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 VTD: 089BG - BRIARCLIFF VTD: 089CJ - CLAIRMONT HILLS 021602: 2026 2028 VTD: 089CW - CORALWOOD VTD: 089ER - EMORY ROAD 021504: 2003 2004 2005 2006 022402: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 VTD: 089HB - HAWTHORNE ELEM 021706: 1002 1003 1006 1008 1009 1010 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 VTD: 089HD - HERITAGE ED VTD: 089LB - LAVISTA ROAD VTD: 089LC - LAVISTA 021503: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 3000 3001 3002 3003 VTD: 089MJ - MONTCLAIR ELEM 021603: 2001 2002 2003 2004 2006 VTD: 089MP - MARGARET HARRIS

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021603: 2005 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 VTD: 089ND - NORTHLAKE VTD: 089OA - OAK GROVE ELEM VTD: 089RD - REHOBOTH 021704: 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 022001: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2022 VTD: 089SA - SAGAMORE HILLS VTD: 089SN - SHAMROCK MIDDLE VTD: 089VB - VALLEY BROOK 022204: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1018

For the purposes of this plan (cityoflakeside-prop5(super)-2014): (1) The term "VTD" shall mean and describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia. The separate numeric designations in a district description which are underneath a VTD heading shall mean and describe individual Blocks within a VTD as provided in the report of the Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia; and (2) Except as otherwise provided in the description of any district, whenever the description of any district refers to a named city, it shall mean the geographical boundaries of that city as shown on the census maps for the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia. (3) Any part of the City of Lakeside which is not included in any district described in this plan (cityoflakeside-prop5(super)-2014) shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia. (4) Any part of the City of Lakeside which is described in this plan (cityoflakesideprop5(super)-2014) as being included in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not contiguous to such district. Such noncontiguous part shall instead be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 2010 for the State of Georgia.

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APPENDIX C
CERTIFICATE AS TO MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR INCORPORATION OF A NEW MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
I, Senator Fran Millar, Georgia State Senator from the 40th District and the author of this bill introduced at the 2014 session of the General Assembly of Georgia, which grants an original municipal charter to the City of Lakeside, do hereby certify that this bill is in compliance with the minimum standards required by Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. in that the area embraced within the original incorporation in this bill is in all respects in compliance with the minimum standards required by Chapter 31 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A. This certificate is executed to conform to the requirements of Code Section 36-31-5 of the O.C.G.A.
So certified this 28th day of January, 2014.
/s/ Honorable Fran Millar Senator, 40th District Georgia State Senate
Senator Millar of the 40th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee substitute to SB 270 (LC 28 6995S) by striking lines 1389 through 1393 and by inserting after line 1404 the following: 021504: 2000 2001 2002 2008 3000 3004 3008 3009 3010 021602: 2021 021603: 1008 1010 1011 1012 1014 021604: 2021 2023 2024
By striking "cityoflakeside-prop5-2014" on lines 1454, 1569, 1581, and 1585 and inserting in lieu thereof "cityoflakeside-p1(dist)-2014" and by striking "Taylor (079)" on line 1456 and inserting in lieu thereof "SD040".
By striking lines 1472 and 1473 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1012 2015 2018 2019 2027 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034
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By striking lines 1490 and 1491 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009 3010 3011 3015 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014
By inserting after line 1493 the following: 021808: 1009 1010 1014 1015 1020 1024 1025 1026 1027 021809: 5018 5019 5020 5021 5022 021810: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1009 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2019 2020 2021
By striking line 1496 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 1009 1010 1011 1013 1014 1015
By striking lines 1510 and 1511 and by striking line 1513 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 3012 3013 3014
By inserting after line 1529 the following: VTD: 089MW - MIDVALE ROAD 021810: 1007 1008 1010
By inserting after line 1538 the following: 021604: 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1020 1021 021704: 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3007 3008 3009
By striking lines 1550 through 1554 and inserting after line 1555 the following: 021504: 2000 2001 2002 2008 3000 3004 3008 3009 3010 021602: 2021 021603: 1008 1010 1011 1012 1014 021604: 2021 2023 2024

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By inserting after line 1568 the following: VTD: 089SA - SAGAMORE HILLS 021604: 1018 1019 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022
By striking "cityoflakeside-prop5(super)-2014" on lines 1590, 1669, 1681, and 1685 and inserting in lieu thereof "cityoflakeside-sd040-p1(super)-2014" and by striking "Taylor (079)" on line 1592 and inserting in lieu thereof "SD040".
By striking lines 1609 and 1610 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
By inserting after line 1611 the following: 021705: 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3008 3009 021706: 3000 3001 3002 3003 3004 3005 3006 3008 3009 3012 3013 3014 3015 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4010 4011 4012 4013 4014
By striking lines 1633 through 1637 and by striking lines 1640 and 1641 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 4008 4009 VTD: 089HC - HENDERSON MILL 021706: 3007 3010 3011
By inserting after line 1643 the following: 021504: 2000 2001 2002 2008 3000 3004 3008 3009 3010 021602: 2021 021603: 1008 1010 1011 1012 1014 021604: 2021 2023 2024

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Millar amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.

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Senator Henson of the 41st offered the following amendment #2:
Amend the Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee substitute to SB 270 (LC 28 6995S) by striking "Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2014," on lines 334 and 335 and inserting in lieu thereof "third Tuesday in March, 2015,".
By striking "general primary" on line 1266 and inserting in lieu thereof "November general election".
By striking "Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2014," on lines 1285 and 1286 and on lines 1294 and 1295 and inserting in lieu thereof "third Tuesday in March, 2015,".
By striking "December 15, 2014," on line 1302 and line 1306 and inserting in lieu thereof "April 15, 2015".
On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.
Senator Millar of the 40th objected.
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 16, nays 29, and the Henson amendment #2 to the committee substitute was lost.
Senator Henson of the 41st offered the following amendment #3:
Amend the Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee substitute to SB 270 (LC 28 6995S) by striking lines 1381 through 1388 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: VTD: 089EF - EVANSDALE ELEM 021808: 1013
By striking line 1408 and by striking line 1416 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: VTD: 089MW - MIDVALE ROAD 021808: 1014 021809: 5021 021810: 1000 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010

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By striking lines 1419 and 1420 and by inserting after lines 1589 and 1689 the following: (5) Any area which is described in this plan as being included in a particular district shall nevertheless not be included within such district if such part is not within the corporate boundaries of the City of Lakeside as described in Appendix A of this Act.

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.
Senator Millar of the 40th objected.
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 14, nays 28, and the Henson amendment #3 to the committee substitute was lost.

Senator Seay of the 34th moved that SB 270 be placed on the Table.

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

N Albers Balfour
N Beach N Bethel N Burke Y Butler N Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance N Cowsert N Crane N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis N Dugan Y Fort N Ginn N Golden N Gooch

E Harbison N Harper N Heath Y Henson N Hill, H N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson N Hufstetler N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares N Jones, B Y Jones, E N Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon N Millar N Miller

Y Mullis E Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay N Shafer E Sims N Staton N Stone Y Tate N Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S
Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman N Wilkinson N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 17, nays 33; the motion lost, and SB 270 was not placed on the Table.

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 Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

E Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar N Miller

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 32, nays 17.

N Mullis E Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer E Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S
Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

SB 270, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following communications were received by the Secretary:

Senator Jason Carter District 42 327-B State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees:
Judiciary Science and Technology Special Judiciary Transportation Urban Affairs

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

On SB 270, I intended to record a "no" vote. Please place a record in the Senate Journal indicating this "no" vote.

Signed,

/s/ Jason Carter Senator, District 42 February 26, 2014

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Committees:

Senator David Lucas, Sr.

Economic Development

District 26

Retirement

305-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Regulated Industries and Utilities

Atlanta, GA 30334

State Institutions and Property

Urban Affairs

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
February 27, 2014

To whom this concerns,

On SB 270, I intended to record a "NO" vote. Please place a record in the Senate journal indicating this "No" vote.

Sincerely,

/s/ David E. Lucas, Sr. Senator David Lucas, Sr. 26th District

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

Orrock of the 36th

Thompson of the 14th

SB 363. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Bethel of the 54th, Chance of the 16th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 10 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous liens, so as to create a contractor's cause of action for unpaid work; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee offered the following substitute to SB 363:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Part 10 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous liens, so as to create a procedure for certain

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contractors to receive information from a bank regarding availability and disbursement of funds relating to real estate improvements; to provide for conditions and limitations; 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 10 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous liens, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"44-14-519. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Bank or lending institution' means a business providing a loan to an owner for funding improvements to real property, and any purchaser or assignee of such loan. (2) 'Contractor' means a person who contracts with an owner to provide construction services for improvements to real property. (3) 'Improvements' means:
(A) Clearing and grubbing; (B) Grading; (C) Sanitary sewer and services; (D) Storm sewer; (E) Water lines and services; (F) Curb and gutter; (G) Paving; and (H) Erosion control and grassing. (4) 'Notice of material default' means any notice delivered by the bank or lending institution to the owner of a default of payment provisions or acceleration of the maturity of any loan whose proceeds are the subject of a written verification provided for by subsection (b) of this Code section. (5) 'Owner' means a person who has an interest in the improved real property and who contracted for the improvements to be made. (b) Whenever an owner enters into a contract for improvements to real property in an amount of $20,000.00 or more which is to be paid in whole or in part from funds provided by a bank or other lending institution, the owner, upon the request of the contractor, shall provide to the contractor and to such bank or lending institution, prior to the commencement of the contractor's work, a schedule of disbursements of such funds applicable to the contractor's contracted services, and shall instruct the bank or lending institution to provide to the contractor a written verification of the availability of funds sufficient to satisfy such disbursement schedule. Thereafter, and for the term of such contract, each such contractor shall be provided, in the same manner as the owner, a copy of: (1) Any notice of material default directed to the owner by the bank or lending

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institution regarding any loan whose proceeds are the subject of such written verification; and (2) Any notice of initiation of proceedings provided for in Code Section 44-14-162.2 regarding any property securing a loan whose proceeds are the subject of such written verification."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Tippins of the 37th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the committee substitute (LC 34 4167ERS) to SB 363 by striking lines 29 and 30 and inserting in lieu thereof: "(5) `Owner' means a person who obtains a loan from a bank or lending institution to fund in who or in part improvements to real property by a contractor."
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Tippins amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senators Bethel of the 54th, Harper of the 7th, Tippins of the 37th and Albers of the 56th offered the following amendment #2:
Amend the committee substitute (LC 34 4167ERS) to SB 363 by inserting after line 45: "(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a bank or lending institution to make any payment(s) not authorized by the owner."
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Bethel, et al. amendment #2 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senators Bethel of the 54th, Harper of the 7th, Tippins of the 37th and Albers of the 56th offered the following amendment #3:
Amend the committee substitute (LC 34 4167ERS) to SB 363 by striking the text following the comma after "institution" on line 33 through the word "schedule" on line 38 and inserting in lieu thereof: "such contract may include, by reference to this section, requirements that the owner authorize and instruct the bank or lending institution to provide to the contractor, prior to the initiation of work by the contractor, a written statement of allocated funds applicable to the contractor's contracted services"
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Bethel, et al. amendment #3 to the committee substitute was adopted.

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Senators Tippins of the 37th, Harper of the 7th and Albers of the 56th offered the following amendment #4:

Amend the committee substitute (LC 34 4167ERS) to SB 363 by striking line 45 on page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following "verification. (c) This Code Section shall not create a private cause of action, but may be enforced in the same manner as Chapter 1 of Title 7, pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 7-193."

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Tippins, 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:

N Albers Balfour
N Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort N Ginn N Golden N Gooch

E Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares N Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas N McKoon Y Millar N Miller

N Mullis N Murphy E Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer E Sims N Staton Y Stone N Tate E Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 26, nays 25.

SB 363, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

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Senator Tippins of the 37th moved to suspend Senate Rules to allow for immediate reconsideration.

Senator Thompson of the 33rd objected.

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

N Albers Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport N Davis N Dugan Y Fort N Ginn Y Golden N Gooch

E Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis N Murphy E Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer E Sims N Staton Y Stone Y Tate E Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins N Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 34; nays 16, the motion lost, and the Senate did not suspend the Rules.

Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate stand adjourned pursuant to HR 1333 until 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2014; the motion prevailed, and at 4:20 p.m. the President announced the Senate adjourned.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, March 3, 2014 Thirtieth 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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

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

HB 88.

By Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Houston of the 170th, Jasperse of the 11th, Black of the 174th, Dutton of the 157th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of licenses, so as to provide for Class E and Class F drivers' licenses free of charge to qualified volunteer firefighters; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 405.

By Representatives Mayo of the 84th, Fludd of the 64th, Casas of the 107th, Coleman of the 97th, Kaiser of the 59th 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 require members of governing boards of nonprofit organizations which are charter petitioners, charter schools, and state charter schools to participate in governance training; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 549. HB 601. HB 777.
HB 788.

By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Tankersley of the 160th, Hitchens of the 161st, Parrish of the 158th, Stephens of the 164th 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 establish water emergency response procedures; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Battles of the 15th, Weldon of the 3rd, Buckner of the 137th and Brooks of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to define certain terms; to restrict and repeal an automatic cost-of-living benefit increase; to provide for a portion of fines and forfeited bonds for criminal, quasi-criminal, and civil cases for violating state statutes or traffic laws be paid to the fund; to provide for a member contribution; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, McCall of the 33rd, Burns of the 159th, Bryant of the 162nd, Harbin of the 122nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to provide for suspension of privileges to operate a vessel upon the waters of this state for violations of vessel laws of this state and other states; to provide for penalties; to provide for the enactment of the Interstate Boating Violator Compact; to provide for reciprocal recognition of suspension of privileges; to provide for procedures for compact administration; to provide for entry into and withdrawal from such compact; to provide for amendments to such compact; to provide for construction and severability of such compact; to provide for a short title of such compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Abrams of the 89th, Smyre of the 135th, Williams of the 119th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for an ad valorem tax exemption for property owned by the

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HB 810. HB 828. HB 878. HB 881.

University System of Georgia that is operated by a third party; to provide that such arrangements shall not constitute special franchises; to provide for a state-wide referendum; to provide for an effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Chandler of the 105th, Clark of the 101st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Teasley of the 37th, Pezold of the 133rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to revise requirements for home study students regarding scores on a standardized college admission test; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Mabra of the 63rd, Hightower of the 68th, Willard of the 51st, Kelley of the 16th, Stephenson of the 90th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to prohibit the solicitation, release, or sale of automobile accident information; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure of records is not required, so as to change certain provisions relating to written authorization to obtain motor vehicle accident reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
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 general provisions for abandoned motor vehicles, so as to provide that certain fees may be included in liens upon abandoned motor vehicles; to provide for the disposition of proceeds from the public sale of an abandoned motor vehicle; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Epps of the 144th, Powell of the 32nd, Gardner of the 57th, Stephenson of the 90th, Mosby of the 83rd and others:
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 promoting and

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HB 886. HB 887. HB 891. HB 897.

supporting beneficial projects or entities, so as to provide for a new special license plate for the Grady Health Foundation; to require a two-thirds' majority vote for passage in accordance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Caldwell of the 20th, Turner of the 21st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Dudgeon of the 25th, Morgan of the 39th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that each local board of education and each charter school shall hold at least two public hearings on the proposed budget; to provide that each proposed budget and each adopted budget shall be posted on the Internet; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-11-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the licensing of persons engaged in tobacco business, initial and annual fees, suspension and revocation, registration and inspection of vending machines, bond by distributor, jurisdiction, and licensing of promotional activities, so as to remove certain bonding requirements pertaining to manufacturers and importers of tobacco products; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Brockway of the 102nd, Welch of the 110th, Williamson of the 115th, Hamilton of the 24th 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 elections and primaries generally, so as to change the period for advance voting prior to a municipal primary or election; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Coleman of the 97th, Nix of the 69th, Clark of the 101st, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to update and clarify provisions in law and to repeal obsolete provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 899. HB 908. HB 915. HB 918. HB 923.

By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Houston of the 170th, Lindsey of the 54th, Kelley of the 16th, Rynders of the 152nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-12.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unlicensed personal care homes, so as to provide for criminal penalties for owning or operating an unlicensed personal care home; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Coomer of the 14th, Nimmer of the 178th, Smith of the 70th, Nix of the 69th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tire disposal restrictions, so as to extend the sunset date for tire fees; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Barr of the 103rd, Peake of the 141st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Williamson of the 115th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 34 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to identity theft, so as to provide for security freezes for minors; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements for requesting and executing such security freezes; to provide for removal of such security freezes; to provide for fees; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Peake of the 141st:
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.
By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Nimmer of the 178th, Riley of the 50th, Strickland of the 111th, Willard of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Chapter 15 of Title 19, and Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the

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O.C.G.A., relating to the "Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act," child abuse, and general provisions for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to amend Code Section 49-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons and agencies permitted access to child abuse and dependency records, so as to clarify defined terms and change provisions relating to disclosure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 957.

By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Smith of the 70th, Harden of the 148th and McCall of the 33rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Hazardous Site Reuse and Redevelopment Act," so as provide a new short title; to revise definitions; to expand the limitation of liability to certain purchasers; to provide for transfer of limitation of liability; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 998.

By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th, Parrish of the 158th, Cooper of the 43rd, Watson of the 166th, Nimmer of the 178th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical scholarships, so as to revise provisions relating to medical scholarships and loans; to revise provisions relating to the areas to be served as a condition of receiving a scholarship or loan; to revise provisions relating to immediate liability for repayment; to repeal a population act provision; to revise legislative purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1009. By Representatives Glanton of the 75th, Jacobs of the 80th, Abrams of the 89th, Jordan of the 77th, Stovall of the 74th and others:

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 state sales and use taxes in general, so as to extend the date for the applicability of an exemption to the local sales and use tax cap for a county that levied a tax for the purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1030. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief magistrate of Dodge County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1031. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Dodge County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1032. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Dodge County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1051. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Powell of the 32nd, Golick of the 40th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements, procedures, and conditions for verification of lawful presence within the United States, exceptions, regulations, and criminal and other penalties for violations, so as to change certain provisions relating to such verification of lawful presence in conjunction with the electronic filing of an application for a license, certificate, permit, or registration, or renewal thereof, issued by a professional licensing board; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1058. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Geisinger of the 48th, Jacobs of the 80th, Jones of the 47th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act providing for the appointment of magistrates in Fulton County, approved April 9, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4368); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1059.

By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Riley of the 50th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Geisinger of the 48th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a municipal court of the City of Atlanta (now a division of the State Court of Fulton County), approved August 20, 1913 (Ga. L. 1913, p. 145), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6045), so as to revise certain fees; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1060.

By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Geisinger of the 48th, Golick of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the administration of the budget of the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County; to provide that the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County shall have oversight of the budget; to provide that the clerk, with the approval of the chief judge, shall be authorized to make changes to line item appropriations; to provide that any unexpended funds at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse to the general fund of Fulton County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1061.

By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Martin of the 49th, Geisinger of the 48th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Jones of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the administration of the budget of the Fulton County Juvenile Court; to provide that the chief administrative officer shall have oversight of the budget; to provide that the chief administrative officer, with the approval of the chief judge, shall be authorized to make changes to line item appropriations; to provide that any unexpended funds at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse to the general fund of Fulton County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1062.

By Representatives Dickerson of the 113th, Anderson of the 92nd, Stephenson of the 90th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Rutledge of the 109th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Rockdale 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 1065.

By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Taylor of the 79th, Oliver of the 82nd, Mitchell of the 88th, Mayo of the 84th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a homestead exemption from certain DeKalb County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead, approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4636), as amended, so as to eliminate the time limitation on such exemption; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1067.

By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Wheeler County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1068. HB 1069. HB 1079.

By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Wheeler County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Roberts of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Irwin County, approved February 16, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 571), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3934), so as to provide the salary of the chairperson of the Irwin County Board of Commissioners; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th and Moore of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating 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 April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3679), and an Act approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3648), so as to provide for the terms and manner of election of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for posts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:
HR 1524. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Gordon of the 163rd, Hitchens of the 161st, Watson of the 166th, Stephens of the 165th and others:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the leasing of certain improved real property owned by the State of Georgia in Chatham County, Georgia; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

SB 376.

By Senator Harper of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority, approved February 26, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2003), as amended, so as to repeal provisions relating to allowable expenditures of the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following Bills of the House:

HB 851.

By Representatives Coleman of the 97th, Clark of the 98th and Brockway of the 102nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia, approved May 14, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3546), as amended, so as to provide for the incorporation of certain parcels of land into the corporate limits of the City of Sugar Hill, Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 979.

By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Oliver of the 82nd, Taylor of the 79th and Holcomb of the 81st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-52.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to 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 and terms of service, so as to provide for membership of certain boards of education in the event that local legislation is not passed during the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly conforming the size of such boards to the requirements of law; to provide for terms of office for such members; 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 417. By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Butler of the 55th, Tate of the 38th, Seay of the 34th, Davenport of the 44th and others:
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 enact the Georgia Pregnant Workers Fairness Act; to provide for a short title; to provide for intent; to provide for definitions; to provide for notice of rights; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.
SB 418. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Chickamauga in Walker County, Georgia; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
SR 1064. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Mullis of the 53rd, Beach of the 21st, Shafer of the 48th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
SR 1079. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd and Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. M. Bobbie Bailey and dedicating an interchange in her honor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
SR 1080. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd and Bethel of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of P.F.C. Michael Lee Dotson and dedicating an intersection in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 88. By Representatives Shaw of the 176th, Houston of the 170th, Jasperse of the 11th, Black of the 174th, Dutton of the 157th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of licenses, so as to provide for Class E and Class F drivers' licenses free of charge to qualified volunteer firefighters; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
HB 405. By Representatives Mayo of the 84th, Fludd of the 64th, Casas of the 107th, Coleman of the 97th, Kaiser of the 59th 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 require members of governing boards of nonprofit organizations which are charter petitioners, charter schools, and state charter schools to participate in governance training; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Youth.
HB 549. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Tankersley of the 160th, Hitchens of the 161st, Parrish of the 158th, Stephens of the 164th 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 establish water emergency response procedures; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment.
HB 601. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Battles of the 15th, Weldon of the 3rd, Buckner of the 137th and Brooks of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to define certain terms; to restrict and repeal an automatic cost-of-living benefit increase; to provide for a portion of fines and forfeited bonds for criminal, quasi-criminal, and civil cases for violating

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state statutes or traffic laws be paid to the fund; to provide for a member contribution; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 777. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, McCall of the 33rd, Burns of the 159th, Bryant of the 162nd, Harbin of the 122nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to provide for suspension of privileges to operate a vessel upon the waters of this state for violations of vessel laws of this state and other states; to provide for penalties; to provide for the enactment of the Interstate Boating Violator Compact; to provide for reciprocal recognition of suspension of privileges; to provide for procedures for compact administration; to provide for entry into and withdrawal from such compact; to provide for amendments to such compact; to provide for construction and severability of such compact; to provide for a short title of such compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment.
HB 788. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Abrams of the 89th, Smyre of the 135th, Williams of the 119th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for an ad valorem tax exemption for property owned by the University System of Georgia that is operated by a third party; to provide that such arrangements shall not constitute special franchises; to provide for a statewide referendum; to provide for an effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 810. By Representatives Chandler of the 105th, Clark of the 101st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Teasley of the 37th, Pezold of the 133rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to revise requirements for home study students regarding

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scores on a standardized college admission test; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Higher Education.
HB 828. By Representatives Mabra of the 63rd, Hightower of the 68th, Willard of the 51st, Kelley of the 16th, Stephenson of the 90th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to prohibit the solicitation, release, or sale of automobile accident information; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure of records is not required, so as to change certain provisions relating to written authorization to obtain motor vehicle accident reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.
HB 878. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:
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 general provisions for abandoned motor vehicles, so as to provide that certain fees may be included in liens upon abandoned motor vehicles; to provide for the disposition of proceeds from the public sale of an abandoned motor vehicle; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
HB 881. By Representatives Epps of the 144th, Powell of the 32nd, Gardner of the 57th, Stephenson of the 90th, Mosby of the 83rd and others:
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 promoting and supporting beneficial projects or entities, so as to provide for a new special license plate for the Grady Health Foundation; to require a two-thirds' majority vote for passage in accordance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 886. By Representatives Caldwell of the 20th, Turner of the 21st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Dudgeon of the 25th, Morgan of the 39th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide that each local board of education and each charter school shall hold at least two public hearings on the proposed budget; to provide that each proposed budget and each adopted budget shall be posted on the Internet; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Youth.
HB 887. By Representative Houston of the 170th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-11-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the licensing of persons engaged in tobacco business, initial and annual fees, suspension and revocation, registration and inspection of vending machines, bond by distributor, jurisdiction, and licensing of promotional activities, so as to remove certain bonding requirements pertaining to manufacturers and importers of tobacco products; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities.
HB 891. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Brockway of the 102nd, Welch of the 110th, Williamson of the 115th, Hamilton of the 24th 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 elections and primaries generally, so as to change the period for advance voting prior to a municipal primary or election; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ethics.
HB 897. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Coleman of the 97th, Nix of the 69th, Clark of the 101st, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to update and clarify provisions in law and to repeal obsolete provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Youth.

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HB 899. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Houston of the 170th, Lindsey of the 54th, Kelley of the 16th, Rynders of the 152nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-12.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unlicensed personal care homes, so as to provide for criminal penalties for owning or operating an unlicensed personal care home; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 908. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Coomer of the 14th, Nimmer of the 178th, Smith of the 70th, Nix of the 69th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tire disposal restrictions, so as to extend the sunset date for tire fees; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment.
HB 915. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Barr of the 103rd, Peake of the 141st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Williamson of the 115th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 34 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to identity theft, so as to provide for security freezes for minors; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements for requesting and executing such security freezes; to provide for removal of such security freezes; to provide for fees; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs.
HB 918. By Representative Peake of the 141st:
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.
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HB 923. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Nimmer of the 178th, Riley of the 50th, Strickland of the 111th, Willard of the 51st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Chapter 15 of Title 19, and Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the "Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act," child abuse, and general provisions for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to amend Code Section 49-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons and agencies permitted access to child abuse and dependency records, so as to clarify defined terms and change provisions relating to disclosure; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 957. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Smith of the 70th, Harden of the 148th and McCall of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Hazardous Site Reuse and Redevelopment Act," so as provide a new short title; to revise definitions; to expand the limitation of liability to certain purchasers; to provide for transfer of limitation of liability; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment.
HB 998. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th, Parrish of the 158th, Cooper of the 43rd, Watson of the 166th, Nimmer of the 178th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical scholarships, so as to revise provisions relating to medical scholarships and loans; to revise provisions relating to the areas to be served as a condition of receiving a scholarship or loan; to revise provisions relating to immediate liability for repayment; to repeal a population act provision; to revise legislative purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.

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HB 1009. By Representatives Glanton of the 75th, Jacobs of the 80th, Abrams of the 89th, Jordan of the 77th, Stovall of the 74th and others:
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 state sales and use taxes in general, so as to extend the date for the applicability of an exemption to the local sales and use tax cap for a county that levied a tax for the purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HB 1030. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief magistrate of Dodge County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1031. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Dodge County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1032. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Dodge County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1051. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Powell of the 32nd, Golick of the 40th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements, procedures, and conditions for verification of lawful presence within the United States,

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exceptions, regulations, and criminal and other penalties for violations, so as to change certain provisions relating to such verification of lawful presence in conjunction with the electronic filing of an application for a license, certificate, permit, or registration, or renewal thereof, issued by a professional licensing board; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities.
HB 1058. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Geisinger of the 48th, Jacobs of the 80th, Jones of the 47th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act providing for the appointment of magistrates in Fulton County, approved April 9, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4368); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1059. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Riley of the 50th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Geisinger of the 48th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a municipal court of the City of Atlanta (now a division of the State Court of Fulton County), approved August 20, 1913 (Ga. L. 1913, p. 145), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6045), so as to revise certain fees; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1060. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Geisinger of the 48th, Golick of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the administration of the budget of the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County; to provide that the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County shall have oversight of the budget; to provide that the clerk, with the approval of the chief judge, shall be authorized to make changes to line item appropriations; to provide that any unexpended funds at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse to the general fund of Fulton County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

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HB 1061. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Martin of the 49th, Geisinger of the 48th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Jones of the 47th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the administration of the budget of the Fulton County Juvenile Court; to provide that the chief administrative officer shall have oversight of the budget; to provide that the chief administrative officer, with the approval of the chief judge, shall be authorized to make changes to line item appropriations; to provide that any unexpended funds at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse to the general fund of Fulton County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1062. By Representatives Dickerson of the 113th, Anderson of the 92nd, Stephenson of the 90th, Dawkins-Haigler of the 91st, Rutledge of the 109th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize Rockdale 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1065. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Taylor of the 79th, Oliver of the 82nd, Mitchell of the 88th, Mayo of the 84th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a homestead exemption from certain DeKalb County ad valorem taxes for county purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead, approved May 5, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4636), as amended, so as to eliminate the time limitation on such exemption; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1067. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Wheeler County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for

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related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1068. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Wheeler County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1069. By Representative Roberts of the 155th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Irwin County, approved February 16, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 571), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3934), so as to provide the salary of the chairperson of the Irwin County Board of Commissioners; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1079. By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th and Moore of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating 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 April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3679), and an Act approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3648), so as to provide for the terms and manner of election of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for posts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HR 1524. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Gordon of the 163rd, Hitchens of the 161st, Watson of the 166th, Stephens of the 165th and others:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the leasing of certain improved real property owned by the State of Georgia in Chatham County, Georgia; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions and Property.

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The following committee report was read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

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

HB 912 HB 961 HB 978 HB 997 HB 1015 HB 1019

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 916 HB 962 HB 986 HB 1001 HB 1018

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

Senator Henson of the 41st asked unanimous consent that Senator Davis of the 22nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Davis 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 Harbison of the 15th asked unanimous consent that Senator Thompson of the 33rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thompson was excused.

Senator Harbison of the 15th asked unanimous consent that Senator Thompson of the 5th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thompson was excused.

Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that Senator Golden of the 8th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Golden was excused.

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

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Burke

Gooch Harbison Harper Heath Henson

McKoon Millar Miller Mullis Murphy

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Butler Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Dugan Fort Ginn

Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E Ligon Lucas

Not answering were Senators:

Davis (Excused) Ramsey (Excused) Thompson, C. (Excused)

Golden (Excused) Seay (Excused) Thompson, S. (Excused)

Orrock Shafer Sims Staton Stone Thompson, B Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson Williams
Jackson, B. Tate

Senator Jackson of the 24th 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 James of the 35th introduced the chaplain of the day, Pastor Taffi L. Dollar of College Park, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Fort of the 39th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Senate Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations and committed to the Senate Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations (General):

HB 704. By Representatives Bruce of the 61st, Fludd of the 64th, Kaiser of the 59th, Lindsey of the 54th, Mabra of the 63rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to incorporate the City of South Fulton in Fulton County; to provide for a charter for the City of South Fulton; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for general powers and limitations on powers; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for referenda; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide effective dates and transitional provisions governing the transfer of various functions and responsibilities from Fulton County to the City of South Fulton; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted, and HB 704 was committed to the Senate Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations (General).

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The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 1065. By Senators Davenport of the 44th, Tate of the 38th, Fort of the 39th, Orrock of the 36th, Carter of the 42nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Empire Board of Realtists, Inc.; and for other purposes.
SR 1066. By Senators McKoon of the 29th and Tolleson of the 20th:
A RESOLUTION commending Norman L. Wilson and recognizing him for decades of military service and service to law enforcement in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 1067. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Ginn of the 47th and Miller of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Franklin County Middle School Technology Student Association; and for other purposes.
SR 1068. By Senator Carter of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing February 24, 2014, as Youth Villages Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 1069. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Hill of the 4th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mitchell Earl Pechuman; and for other purposes.
SR 1070. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Hill of the 4th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Carter of the 1st, Heath of the 31st and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2014, as Civil Air Patrol Day at the capitol and commending the volunteers of the Civil Air Patrol for their service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 1071. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Bethel of the 54th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Williams of the 19th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tyler Washington; and for other purposes.

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SR 1072. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Miller of the 49th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Bethel of the 54th, Crosby of the 13th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Brett Gutkowski; and for other purposes.
SR 1073. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Hill of the 4th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Bethel of the 54th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gregory Allen Bell; and for other purposes.
SR 1074. By Senator Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Lauren Ladouceur; and for other purposes.
SR 1075. By Senator Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Charles L. Ward, Jr. and Mrs. Sandra Parker Ward on the occasion of their fiftieth wedding anniversary; and for other purposes.
SR 1076. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Golden of the 8th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Harper of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the Satilla District for being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 District of the Year; and for other purposes.
SR 1077. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Ginn of the 47th and Jackson of the 24th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the Franklin/Hart/Elbert/ Madison Forestry Unit for being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 Northern Unit of the Year; and for other purposes.
SR 1078. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th and Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the Chattahoochee/Marion Forestry Unit for being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 Southern Unit of the Year; and for other purposes.
SR 1081. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th and Ginn of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Norm Grayson; and for other purposes.

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SR 1082. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th and Ginn of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Linda Carol Porterfield; and for other purposes.
SR 1083. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 5, 2014, as Columbus Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 1084. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 11, 2014, as Savannah State University Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 1085. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION commending Capital Bank and recognizing Capital Bank Day; and for other purposes.
SR 1086. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 100th anniversary of Evans County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 1087. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Deacon William "Bubba" Henry Hunter, Sr., and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.
SR 1088. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Yancey Brothers Company on its 100 year anniversary; 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 3, 2014 Thirtieth Legislative Day
(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

1002 HB 912
HB 916 HB 961
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McKoon of the 29th CITY OF MANCHESTER
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Manchester, approved August 16, 1909 (Ga. L. 1909, p. 1071), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3668) and an Act approved March 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 4486), so as to provide for staggered terms of office for members of the governing authority; to provide for the manner of election and transition terms; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sims of the 12th CITY OF BACONTON
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Baconton; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; 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.
Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd Harper of the 7th CHARLTON COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners for Charlton County, approved August 4, 1927 (Ga. L. 1927, p. 529), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3694), so as to change provisions relating to commissioner districts; to provide for members currently serving; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd Harper of the 7th CHARLTON COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the election of the members of the board of education for Charlton County, approved April 17, 1975 (Ga. L. 1975, p. 3952), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 16, 2007 (Ga. L. 2007, p. 3688), so as to change provisions relating to board of education districts; to provide for members currently serving; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 978 HB 986
HB 997 HB 1001

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Carter of the 1st Jackson of the 2nd CHATHAM COUNTY, CITY OF SAVANNAH
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority, approved April 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4499), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the membership of such authority; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Golden of the 8th STATE COURT OF LOWNDES COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Lowndes County, approved December 11, 1901 (Ga. L. 1901, p. 176), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. L. 1968, p. 2332) and an Act approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 3551), so as to provide an additional judge for said court; to provide for the initial appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election and terms of office for the judges of said court; to provide for a chief judge of said court; to provide for the compensation of the judges of said court; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Burke of the 11th EARLY COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a board of elections and registration for Early County and to provide for its powers, duties, and responsibilities; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Hufstetler of the 52nd CITY OF ROME
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Rome 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 1015

Chance of the 16th CITY OF CONCORD

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Concord, Georgia, approved March 28, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4793), so as to increase the term of office of the mayor and city councilmembers; to remove the cap on the annual millage rate; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1018

Jackson of the 24th HART COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Hart County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1019

Jackson of the 24th CITY OF HARTWELL

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Hartwell 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.

Pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.9(b), Senator Jackson of the 2nd filed the following objection:

As provided in Senate Rule 4-2.9(b), we, the undersigned Senators, hereby file an objection to HB 978, which is on the Local Consent Calendar for today, and hereby request that it be moved to the Senate Local Contested Calendar.

/s/ Jackson of the 2nd /s/ Jones of the 10th /s/ Harbison of the 15th Date: March 3, 2014

Pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.9(b), HB 978 was removed from the Senate Local Consent Calendar and placed on the Senate Local Contested Calendar for today.

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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 Beach N Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden N Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis N Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B E Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson
Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 44, nays 5.

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

Senator Jackson of the 2nd asked unanimous consent that HB 978 be placed on the Table. The consent was granted, and HB 978 was placed on the Table.

Senator Chance of the 16th moved to engross SB 98, SB 281, SB 293, and SR 783, which were on today's Senate Rules Calendar.

Senator Henson of the 41st objected.

The President announced that the legislation would be considered for engrossment individually.

Senator Beach of the 21st moved to engross SB 353, in addition to the previous motion for engrossment.

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On the motion to engross SB 98, Senator Fort of the 39th objected.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon
Millar Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock E Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B E Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson
Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 35, nays 14; the motion prevailed, and SB 98 was engrossed.

On the motion to engross SB 281, Senator Carter of the 42nd objected.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock E Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B E Thompson, C

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N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon
Millar Miller

N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson
Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 32, nays 16; the motion prevailed, and SB 281 was engrossed.

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

On the motion to engross SB 293, Senator Carter of the 42nd objected.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort
Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon
Millar Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock E Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B E Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins E Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson
Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 33, nays 14; the motion prevailed, and SB 293 was engrossed.

Senator Crane of the 28th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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On the motion to engross SR 783, Senator Henson of the 41st objected.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert E Crane Y Crosby N Davenport
Davis Y Dugan N Fort
Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon
Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock E Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B E Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins E Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson
Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 32, nays 14; the motion prevailed, and SR 783 was engrossed.

On the motion to engross SB 353, Senator Tate of the 38th objected.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach N Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert E Crane Y Crosby

N Harbison Y Harper N Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock E Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B E Thompson, C

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N Davenport Davis
N Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Thompson, S N Tippins E Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson
Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 30, nays 17; the motion prevailed, and SB 353 was engrossed.

Senator Tate of the 38th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Eugene A. Paul, Sr. Senator Unterman of the 45th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SB 358

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Missing Children Information Center; provide missing child reports for foster children (Substitute)(H&HS-56th)

SB 391

Health; provide that each medical facility make a good faith application; TRICARE network (Substitute)(H&HS-9th)

SR 941

Congress; urge to grow United States economy; increase the number of visas; permit Korean citizens possessing skills in a specialty occupation (RULES-48th)

SB 382

Theft; provide for the crime of retail theft; penalties (Substitute) (JUDYNC-53rd)

SB 268

Physician Assistants; authorize a physician to delegate a physician assistant the authority to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances (Substitute) (H&HS-52nd)

SB 276

State Government; provide that Georgia shall be a "Purple Heart State" (VM&HS-15th)

SB 281

State Employees; require a high deductible health care plan with health savings account; offered as an option (I&L-32nd)

SR 981

Violence Against Health Care Workers; create joint study committee (H&HS-45th)

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SB 304 SB 326 SB 98 SB 333 SB 293 SB 353 SB 354 SR 1027 SB 381 SB 361 SB 392
SR 747 SR 920 SR 937 SB 406

Continuing Care Providers and Facilities; provide for continuing care at home; define certain terms (Substitute)(I&L-23rd)
Private Colleges and Universities Authority; authorize the authority to meet by teleconference and other methods permitted by law (H ED-17th)
"Federal Abortion Mandate Opt-out Act" (Substitute)(I&L-32nd)
Natural Resources Dept.; establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on the hazardous site inventory (NR&E-20th)
Ad Valorem Tax; revise a definition; provide certain information to be given to taxpayers upon request (Substitute)(FIN-40th)
Development Authorities; change a definition; revision of public purpose; changes to general powers (Substitute)(ECD-21st)
"Georgia Civil Practice Act"; governing discovery general provisions; electronically stored information (Substitute)(JUDY-46th)
SPLOST Reform Joint Study Committee; create (FIN-21st)
"Georgia First Informer Broadcasters Act"; provide planning for first informer broadcasters; definitions (VM&HS-21st)
Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council; create (NR&E-1st)
Motor Vehicles; provide additional definition; acceptance of applications for registration; not in compliance with federal emission standards (TRANS-51st)
Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012; encourage the repeal or amendment (I&L-3rd)
Thomas Watson Cullars Memorial Highway; Lincoln County; dedicate (TRANS-24th)
Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton Memorial Highway; Jenkins County; dedicate (Substitute)(TRANS-23rd)
Administrative Services, Department of; contracting with companies having business operations in Sudan; provisions (Substitute)(JUDY-29th)

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SR 896 SB 214
SB 384 SR 783 SB 383 SB 274
SB 318

Georgia Legacy Program; create Joint Study Committee (NR&E-20th)
Lottery for Education; allow winner of lottery prize to remain anonymous; 25 percent of prize to Lottery for Education Account (Substitute) (H ED-29th)
"America's Founding Philosophy and Principle Act"; require a course of study (Substitute)(ED&Y-40th)
Ad Valorem Taxes; prohibit the levy of state ad valorem taxes -CA (FIN-31st)
Coroners; items of value of the deceased shall not be converted to the coroner/medical examiner's personal use (JUDYNC-22nd)
Capitol Arts Standards Commission; designation of areas within capitol museum; Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas (Substitute) (H ED-34th)
Alcoholic Beverages; allow for local authorization/regulation of sale for consumption on the premises on Sundays; celebration of St. Patrick's Day (Floor amend 1)(RI&U-2nd)
Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Mullis of the 53rd, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

SB 358. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Unterman of the 45th, Millar of the 40th, Gooch of the 51st, Murphy of the 27th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Missing Children Information Center, so as to provide for missing child reports for foster children; 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 358:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Missing Children Information Center, so as to provide for missing child reports for foster children; 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 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Missing Children Information Center, is amended by revising Code Section 35-3-83, relating to missing child reports, as follows:
"35-3-83. Upon the filing of a police report by the parent, or guardian, caretaker, governmental unit responsible for the child, or other person with legal custody of the child that a child is missing, the local law enforcement agency receiving such report shall notify all of its on-duty law enforcement officers of the existence of the missing child report, communicate the report to all other law enforcement agencies having jurisdiction in the county and all law enforcement agencies of jurisdictions geographically adjoining that of the local law enforcement agency, and transmit the report to the Missing Children Information Center."

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton

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Y Chance Y Cowsert E Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon
Millar Miller

Y Stone Tate
Y Thompson, B E Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson E Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

SB 358, 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

3/3/14

Due to business outside the Senate Chamber, I missed the vote on SB 358. Had I been present, I would have voted Yes.

/s/ Fran Millar District 40

Senator McKoon of the 29th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SB 391. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th and Davis of the 22nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and

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related institutions, so as to provide that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE network; to provide for oversight; 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 391:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE program; to provide for oversight; 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 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-7-20. (a) Each medical facility in this state shall, not later than July 1, 2015, make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support contractor for certification in the TRICARE program. (b) If any medical facility fails to qualify for certification in the TRICARE program, such medical facility shall implement a plan to upgrade the facility, equipment, personnel, or such other cause for the disqualification within one year of notice of such deficiency. (c) Each medical facility shall submit reports to the commissioner detailing its efforts to join the TRICARE program and shall submit copies of applications, acceptances or rejections, correspondences, and any other information the commissioner deems necessary. (d) The commissioner shall maintain files on each medical facility in this state and shall monitor each medical facility's efforts to join the TRICARE program. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall require a medical facility to enter into a contract with the southern regional managed care support contractor or to participate in TRICARE as a network provider or as a participating non-network provider, as such terms are defined in the federal TRICARE regulations."

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SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senators Lucas of the 26th, Harbison of the 15th and Sims of the 12th offered the following amendment #1:

Amend the Senate Health and Human Services Committee substitute to SB 391 (LC 37 1749S) by inserting on line 4 after "oversight;" the following: to provide for the licensing of rural stabilization centers by the Department of Community Health;

By inserting after line 27 the following: Said article is further amended by revising paragraph (4) of Code Section 31-7-1, relating to definitions, by adding a subparagraph to read as follows:
"(H) Any rural stabilization center that provides only emergency services solely for the purpose of stabilizing patients, is within 45 miles of an acute care hospital, and provides no services for which a certificate of need would be required pursuant to Chapter 6 of this title."

SECTION 3.

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hufstetler Y Jackson, B

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone

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Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas E McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Tate Y Thompson, B E Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson E Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 2.

SB 391, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Freddie Powell Sims District 12 110-A State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees:
Interstate Cooperation Education and Youth Appropriations Natural Resources and the Environment Retirement

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

3/3/2014

I inadvertently voted No on SB 391. Please reflect in the Journal that my intent was to vote Yes.

/s/ Freddie Powell Sims District 12

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Reilly, 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 459. HB 460. HB 701.
HB 720.

By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Hawkins of the 27th, Lumsden of the 12th, Tanner of the 9th, Burns of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speed restrictions, so as to modify provisions relating to impeding traffic flow and minimum speed in left-hand lanes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Battles of the 15th, Benton of the 31st, Black of the 174th and Riley of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to provide that no person under a sentence of confinement shall be eligible for membership in such retirement fund; to provide that a member of such fund shall not accrue creditable service while under a sentence of confinement; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Willard of the 51st, Oliver of the 82nd, Quick of the 117th, Mabra of the 63rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 and Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to alimony and child support and the "Child Support Recovery Act," respectively, so as to enact provisions recommended by the Georgia Child Support Commission relating to child support and enforcement of child support orders; to revise definitions used in calculating child support; to clarify that worksheets and the calculator determine monthly child support figures; to clarify provisions relating to gross income; to change provisions relating to the duties of the GCSC; to provide for definitions and correct cross-references relating to the Department of Human Services Bank Match Registry and child support orders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Powell of the 32nd, Willard of the 51st, Tanner of the 9th, Hitchens of the 161st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 and Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts and the uniform traffic citation and complaint form, respectively, so as to

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HB 742. HB 750. HB 854.

provide for the collection of a fee to defray the costs associated with using electronic citations; to provide for the Electronic Citation Fund; to provide for procedure; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Cooke of the 18th, Stover of the 71st, Pezold of the 133rd, Epps of the 132nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a seventh judge of the superior courts of the Coweta Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising said circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the counties that comprise the Coweta Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Frye of the 118th, Williams of the 119th, Abrams of the 89th, Cheokas of the 138th, England of the 116th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 7-1-1001 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from licensing requirements of mortgage brokers and mortgage lenders, so as to provide for an exemption to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements for employees of certain nonprofit corporations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Strickland of the 111th, Fludd of the 64th and Atwood of the 179th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to condominiums, so as to change the amount permissible as a special assessment fee; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 900. HB 935. HB 940. HB 960.

By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Carson of the 46th and Peake of the 141st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a state sales tax exemption for machinery and other items used in manufacturing, so as to include consumable supplies in the exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representative Benton of the 31st:
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 exemption from the disclosure of public records shall include local retirement systems; to provide for a biennial actuarial investigation of local retirement systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Smith of the 134th and Morris of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for an additional judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and Oconee Judicial Circuit, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 570), so as to change the date of election of such additional judges; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, Abrams of the 89th, Gardner of the 57th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to urban redevelopment for counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide for the use of surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; to provide for definitions; to provide for public contracts with private enterprises for the completion of surface transportation projects; to provide for methods of procurement for surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; to provide for limitations on former public employees when negotiating contracts for surface transportation projects; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1000. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Carter of the 175th, Oliver of the 82nd, Frye of the 118th and Tankersley of the 160th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to state income tax refunds; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against lottery prizes for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to lottery prizes; to provide for definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1042. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Coleman of the 97th, Teasley of the 37th, Watson of the 172nd, Clark of the 98th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to auctioneers, so as to change certain provisions relative to auctioneers and the auction business; to provide and change certain definitions applicable to the licensing of auctioneers and those engaged in the business of auctioning; to eliminate the authority for the Georgia Auctioneers Commission to issue apprentice auctioneer licenses and remove any references to such licenses; to provide for gender neutrality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1071. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Winder 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 1072. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Statham to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Article IX, Section II, Paragraph

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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 1073.

By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Bethlehem 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 1075.

By Representatives Broadrick of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
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 1077.

By Representatives Quick of the 117th, Williams of the 119th and Frye of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Downtown Athens Development Authority, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3533), as amended, which authority was created pursuant to an amendment to the Constitution as contained in Ga. L. 1975, p. 1698, and amended by Ga. L. 1976, p. 1912; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; 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 1183.

By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Kidd of the 145th, Dickson of the 6th, Lumsden of the 12th and Cooper of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly by general law may impose additional

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penalties or fees for the offense of reckless driving and may provide for the allocation of such additional penalties or fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund, as provided by law, for the specified purpose of meeting any and all costs, or any portion of the costs, of providing care and rehabilitative services to citizens of this state who have survived neurotrauma with head or spinal cord injuries; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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

SB 366. By Senators Lucas of the 26th, Jones of the 25th 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. 2737), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 14, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3505), so as to provide for the filling of vacancies in the membership of such authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Calendar was resumed.

SR 941. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Hill of the 6th, Mullis of the 53rd and Miller of the 49th:

A RESOLUTION urging Congress to grow the United States economy by increasing the number of visas designed to permit Korean citizens possessing skills in a specialty occupation to work in the United States; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims

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Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas E McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Staton Stone
Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 51, nays 1.

SR 941, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

SB 382. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Chance of the 16th and Jones of the 25th:

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 for the crime of retail theft; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Judiciary Non-Civil Committee offered the following substitute to SB 382:

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 for the crime of retail theft; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.
Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to theft, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-8-14.1. (a) It shall be unlawful for a person to give a false or fictitious name or address or to give the name or address of another person without that person's approval or permission

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for the purpose of obtaining or attempting to obtain a refund from a business establishment for merchandise. (b) It shall be unlawful for a person to obtain or attempt to obtain a refund in the form of cash, check, credit on a credit or debit card, a merchant gift card, or credit in any other form from a merchant using a driver's license not issued to such person, a driver's license containing false information, an identification card containing false information, an altered identification card, or an identification card not issued to such person. (c) A person who violates the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of retail theft in the first degree and, upon conviction, shall:
(1) When the property which was the subject of the theft is $500.00 or less in value, be punished as for a misdemeanor; provided, however, that:
(A) Upon conviction of a second offense for retail theft, where the first offense is either a felony or a misdemeanor, as defined by this Code section, in addition to or in lieu of any imprisonment which might be imposed, the defendant shall be fined not less than $500.00, and the fine shall not be suspended or probated; (B) Upon conviction of a third offense for retail theft, where the first two offenses are either felonies or misdemeanors, or a combination of a felony and a misdemeanor, as defined by this Code section, in addition to or in lieu of any fine which might be imposed, the defendant shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than 30 days or confinement in a 'special alternative incarcerationprobation boot camp,' probation detention center, diversion center, or other community correctional facility of the Department of Corrections for a period of 120 days or shall be sentenced to monitored house arrest for a period of 120 days and, in addition to either such types of confinement, may be required to undergo psychological evaluation and treatment to be paid for by the defendant; and such sentence of imprisonment or confinement shall not be suspended, probated, deferred, or withheld; and (C) Upon conviction of a fourth or subsequent offense for retail theft, where the prior convictions are either felonies or misdemeanors, or any combination of felonies and misdemeanors, as defined by this Code section, the defendant commits a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years; and the first year of such sentence shall not be suspended, probated, deferred, or withheld; (2) When the property which was the subject of the theft exceeds $500.00 in value, be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years; (3) When the property which was the subject of the theft is taken from three separate stores or retail establishments within one county during a period of seven days or less and when the aggregate value of the property which was the subject of each theft exceeds $500.00 in value, be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten year; and (4) When the property which was the subject of the theft is taken during a period of 180 days and when the aggregate value of the property which was the subject of each

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theft exceeds $500.00 in value, be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years. (d) A person who violates the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of retail theft in the second degree and, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (e) In all cases involving retail theft, the term 'value' means the actual retail price of the property at the time and place of the offense. The unaltered price tag or other marking on property, or duly identified photographs thereof, shall be prima-facie evidence of value and ownership of the property. (f) Subsections (c) and (d) of this Code section shall in no way affect the authority of a sentencing judge to provide for a sentence to be served on weekends or during the nonworking hours of the defendant as provided in Code Section 17-10-3, relative to punishment for misdemeanors. (g) The municipal court of each municipality in this state is granted jurisdiction to try and dispose of cases in which a person is charged with a misdemeanor offense under this Code section if the offense occurred within the corporate limits of such municipality. The jurisdiction of each such court shall be concurrent with the jurisdiction of any other courts within the county having jurisdiction to try and dispose of such cases."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014, and shall apply to all conduct occurring on or after such date.

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton

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Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas E McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Stone Y Tate
Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

SB 382, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Bruce Thompson

Science and Technology

District 14

Economic Development

324-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building State Institutions and Property

Atlanta, GA 30334

Veterans, Military and Homeland Security

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

3/3/2014

Due to business outside the Senate Chamber, I missed the vote on SB 382. Had I been present, I would have voted Yes.

/s/ Bruce Thompson

SB 268. By Senators Hufstetler of the 52nd and Orrock of the 36th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 43-34-103 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delegation of authority to physician assistants, so as to authorize a physician to delegate to a physician assistant the authority to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances; to require health insurance providers to record the name of a physician assistant providing care and treatment to a patient; 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 268:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 43-34-103 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delegation of authority to physician assistants, so as to authorize a physician to delegate to a physician assistant the authority to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances; 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 43-34-103 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delegation of authority to physician assistants, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of and by adding a new paragraph to subsection (e.1) as follows:
"(1) In addition to and without limiting the authority granted by Code Section 43-3423, a physician may delegate to a physician assistant, in accordance with a job description, the authority to issue a prescription drug order or orders for any device as defined in Code Section 26-4-5 or to issue any dangerous drug as defined in Code Section 16-13-71 or any Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance as defined in Code Section 16-13-21 on a prescription drug order or prescription device order form as specified in paragraph (3) of this subsection. Delegation of such authority shall be contained in the job description required by this Code section; provided, however, that a delegating physician may not delegate to a physician assistant the authority to issue a prescription drug order for a Schedule II controlled substance in excess of a 30 day supply. The delegating physician shall remain responsible for the medical acts of the physician assistant performing such delegated acts and shall adequately supervise the physician assistant. If an existing job description for a physician assistant does not contain such authority to order a prescription drug or device order as provided by this subsection, that physician assistant may not issue any such prescription drug or device order until a new job description delegating such authority is submitted to and approved by the board. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to authorize the written prescription drug order of a Schedule I or II controlled substance." "(11.1) A physician assistant delegated the authority by the primary supervising physician to issue a prescription drug order for a Schedule II controlled substance shall be required to complete three hours of continuing education biennially in the appropriate ordering and use of Schedule II medications."
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 N Balfour Y Beach N Bethel N Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance N Cowsert N Crane
Crosby Y Davenport
Davis N Dugan Y Fort N Ginn E Golden N Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson N Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares N Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas E McKoon Y Millar N Miller

Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims N Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins N Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 33, nays 16.

SB 268, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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

SB 276. By Senators Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th and Thompson of the 5th:

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 other state symbols, so as to provide that Georgia shall be a "Purple Heart State"; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas E McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

E Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

SB 276, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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

SB 281. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state employees' health insurance plan, so as to require that a high deductible health care plan with a health savings account be offered as an option for persons covered under the state employees' health insurance plan; 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 Beach

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock

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Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport E Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 40, nays 13.

E Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

SB 281, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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

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

HB 295. By Representatives Battles of the 15th and Powell of the 171st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of provisions regarding ad valorem taxation, assessment, and appeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 690.

By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to provide that a county may petition any municipality within such county that has unincorporated islands within such municipality to annex such unincorporated islands; to provide for binding mediation if the municipality

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HB 702. HB 833.

fails to annex such islands; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Morris of the 156th, Battles of the 15th and Nix of the 69th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a monument depicting the Ten Commandments, Preamble to the state Constitution, and Preamble to the United States Constitution; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Jones of the 62nd, Gravley of the 67th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Hightower of the 68th, Alexander of the 66th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Urban Redevelopment Law", so as to include blighted areas; to modernize terminology; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1080.

By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Brooks of the 55th, O`Neal of the 146th, Abrams of the 89th, Wilkinson of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a statue of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Calendar was resumed.

SR 981. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Henson of the 41st, Millar of the 40th, Hill of the 32nd and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Violence Against Health Care Workers; 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 Beach

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock

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Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport E Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden N Gooch

Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

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

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 48, nays 4.

SR 981, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

At 12:35 p.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 McKoon of the 29th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

The Calendar was resumed.

SB 304. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Jackson of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 45 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuing care providers and facilities, so as to provide for continuing care at home; to define certain terms; to provide that a provider with a certificate of authority and the written approval of the commissioner may offer, as a part of the continuing care agreement, continuing care at home and continuing care in which the resident purchases a resident owned living unit; to provide for notices of disclosure statements; 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 304:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 45 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuing care providers and facilities, so as to define certain terms; to provide that a provider with a certificate of authority and the written approval of the commissioner may offer, as a part of the continuing care agreement, continuing care in which the resident purchases a resident owned living unit; to provide for notices of disclosure statements; to provide for related matters; to provide for a repeal as of a date certain; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 45 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuing care providers and facilities, is amended by revising Code Section 33-45-1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"33-45-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Continuing care' or 'care' means furnishing pursuant to an a continuing care agreement:
(A) lodging Lodging that is not: (i) in In a skilled nursing facility, as such term is defined in paragraph (34) of Code Section 31-6-2,; (ii) an An intermediate care facility, as such term is defined in paragraph (22) of Code Section 31-6-2,; (iii) An assisted living community, as such term is defined in Code Section 31-712.2; or (iv) a A personal care home, as such term is defined in Code Section 31-7-12;
(B) food Food; and (C) nursing Nursing care, whether such nursing care is provided in the a facility or in another setting designated by the agreement for continuing care, to an individual not related by consanguinity or affinity to the provider furnishing such care upon payment of an entrance fee. (2) 'Continuing care agreement' means a contract or agreement to provide continuing care or limited continuing care. Agreements to provide continuing care or limited continuing care include agreements to provide care for any duration, including agreements that are terminable by either party. (3) 'Entrance fee' means an initial or deferred payment of a sum of money or property made as full or partial payment to assure the resident continuing care, or limited continuing care, or continuing care upon the purchase of a resident owned living unit; provided, however, that any such initial or deferred payment which is greater than or equal to 12 times the monthly care fee shall be presumed to be an entrance fee so long

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as such payment is intended to be a full or partial payment to assure the resident lodging in a residential unit. An accommodation fee, admission fee, or other fee of similar form and application greater than or equal to 12 times the monthly care fee shall be considered to be an entrance fee. Such term shall not include any portion of the purchase or sale of a resident owned living unit. (4) 'Facility' means a place which is owned or operated by a provider and provides in which it is undertaken to provide continuing care or limited continuing care. Such term includes a facility which contains resident owned living units. (5) 'Licensed' means that the provider has obtained a certificate of authority from the department. (6) 'Limited continuing care' means furnishing pursuant to an a continuing care agreement:
(A) lodging Lodging that is not: (i) in In a skilled nursing facility, as such term is defined in paragraph (34) of Code Section 31-6-2,; (ii) an An intermediate care facility, as such term is defined in paragraph (22) of Code Section 31-6-2,; (iii) An assisted living community, as such term is defined in Code Section 31-712.2; or (iv) a A personal care home, as such term is defined in Code Section 31-7-12;
(B) food Food; and (C) personal Personal services, whether such personal services are provided in a facility such as a personal care home or an assisted living community or in another setting designated by the continuing care agreement, to an individual not related by consanguinity or affinity to the provider furnishing such care upon payment of an entrance fee. (7) 'Monthly care fee' means the fee charged to a resident for continuing care or limited continuing care on a monthly or periodic basis. Monthly care fees may be increased by the provider to provide care to the resident as outlined in the continuing care agreement. Periodic fee payments or other prepayments shall not be monthly care fees. (8) 'Nursing care' means services which are provided to residents of skilled nursing facilities or intermediate care facilities. (9) 'Personal services' means, but is not limited to, such services as individual assistance with eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, and housekeeping; supervision of self-administered medication; arrangement for or provision of social and leisure services; arrangement for appropriate medical, dental, nursing, or mental health services; and other similar services which the department may define. Personal services shall not be construed to mean the provision of medical, nursing, dental, or mental health services by the staff of a facility. Personal services provided, if any, shall be designated in the continuing care agreement. (10) 'Provider' means the owner or operator, whether a natural person, partnership, or other unincorporated association, however organized, trust, or corporation, of an

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institution, building, residence, or other place, whether operated for profit or not, which owner or operator undertakes to provide continuing care or limited continuing care for a fixed or variable fee, or for any other remuneration of any type, whether fixed or variable, for the period of care, payable in a lump sum or lump sum and monthly maintenance charges or in installments. (11) 'Resident' means a purchaser of or a nominee of or a subscriber to a continuing care agreement. Such an agreement shall not be construed to give the resident a part ownership of the facility in which the resident is to reside unless expressly provided for in the agreement. (12) 'Residential unit' means a residence or apartment in which a resident lives that is not a skilled nursing facility as defined in paragraph (34) of Code Section 31-6-2, an intermediate care facility as defined in paragraph (22) of Code Section 31-6-2, an assisted living community as defined in Code Section 31-7-12.2, or a personal care home as defined in Code Section 31-7-12. (13) 'Resident owned living unit' means a residence or apartment, the purchase or sale of which is not included in an entrance fee, which is a component part of a facility and in which the resident has an individual real property ownership interest."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 33-45-3, relating to certificate of authority required for operation of continuing care facilities, as follows:
"33-45-3. (a) Nothing in this title or chapter shall be deemed to authorize any provider of a continuing care facility or a facility providing limited continuing care to transact any insurance business other than that of continuing care insurance or limited continuing care insurance or otherwise to engage in any other type of insurance unless it is authorized under a certificate of authority issued by the department under this title. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed so as to interfere with the jurisdiction of the Department of Community Health or any other regulatory body exercising authority over continuing care providers or limited continuing care providers regulated by this chapter or real property law related to the purchase and sale of resident owned living units. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed so as to modify or limit in any way:
(1) Provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 31 and any rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Community Health pursuant to such article relating to certificates of need for continuing care retirement communities or home health agencies, as such terms are defined in Code Section 31-6-2; or (2) Provisions of Chapter 7 of Title 31 relating to licensure or permit requirements and any rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Community Health pursuant to such chapter, including, without limitation, licensure or permit requirements for nursing home care, assisted living care, personal care home services, home health services, and private home care services."

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SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising division (a)(6)(B)(ii) of Code Section 33-457, relating to requirements for continuing care agreements, addenda, and amendments, as follows:
"(ii) If the continuing care agreement provides for the facility to retain no more than 1 percent per month of occupancy by the resident, it may provide that such refund will be payable upon receipt by the provider of the next entrance fee for any comparable residential unit upon which there is no prior claim by any resident; provided, however, that the agreement may define the term 'comparable residential unit upon which there is no prior claim'; specifically delineate when such refund is due; and establish the order of priority of refunds to residents. Unless the provisions of subsection (e) of this Code section apply, for any prospective resident, regardless of whether or not except when such resident receives a transferable membership or ownership right in the facility a resident owned living unit, who cancels the agreement prior to occupancy of the residential unit, the refund shall be the entire amount paid toward the entrance fee, less a processing fee not to exceed 4 percent of the entire entrance fee, but in no event shall such processing fee exceed the amount paid by the prospective resident. Such refund shall be paid no later than 60 days after the giving of notice of intention to cancel. For a resident who has occupied his or her residential unit and who has received a transferable membership or ownership right in the facility, the foregoing refund provisions shall not apply but shall be deemed satisfied by the acquisition or receipt of a transferable membership or an ownership right in the facility. The provider shall not charge any fee for the transfer of membership or sale of an ownership right. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to require a continuing care agreement to provide a refund to more than one resident at a time upon the vacation of a specific comparable residential unit;"
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-45-7.1. A provider which has obtained a certificate of authority pursuant to Code Section 3345-5 and the written approval of the commissioner is authorized to offer, as a part of the continuing care agreement, continuing care in which the resident purchases a resident owned living unit, subject to the provisions of Chapters 6 and 7 of Title 31 and rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Community Health pursuant to such chapters relating to certificate of need and licensure requirements."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 33-45-10, relating to information disclosure requirements, as follows:
"(a) Each facility shall maintain as public information, available upon request, a copy of its current disclosure statement and the disclosure and all previous disclosure

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statements that have been filed with the department. Each facility shall post in a prominent position in the facility, so as to be accessible to all residents and to the general public, a notice explaining where such disclosure statements may be viewed. In conjunction with the disclosure statement, the facility shall notify residents of any proposed changes in policies, programs, and services."
SECTION 6. The provisions of this Act shall stand repealed in their entirety on December 31, 2015; provided, however, that facilities operating under the provisions of this Act on such date shall be permitted to operate as contemplated in this Act.
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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler
Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby
Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Harper Heath
Y Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack
Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler
Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones, B Y Jones, E
Ligon Lucas E McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 35, nays 0.

Y Mullis Y Murphy
Orrock E Ramsey
Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Williams

SB 304, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Hunter Hill

Finance

District 6

Judiciary Non-Civil

323-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building Reapportionment and Redistricting

Atlanta, GA 30334

State and Local Governmental Operations

Veterans, Military and Homeland Security

Retirement

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

3/3/14

Due to business outside the Senate Chamber, I missed the vote on SB 304. Had I been present, I would have voted Yes.

/s/ Hunter Hill District 6

SB 326. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Stone of the 23rd, Staton of the 18th, Carter of the 1st, Millar of the 40th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-202 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation, membership, officers, compensation, expenses, organization, duration, and quorum of the Private Colleges and Universities Authority, so as to authorize the authority to meet by teleconference and other methods permitted by law; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer

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Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby
Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler
Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Sims Staton
Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Williams

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

SB 326, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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

Davis of the 22nd

Staton of the 18th

SB 98. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Heath of the 31st, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide a definition; 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.

The Senate Committee on Insurance and Labor offered the following substitute to SB 98:

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 insurance generally, so as to provide definitions; 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 amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to define a certain term; to provide that no health

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insurance plan for employees of the state shall offer coverage for certain abortion 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 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-24-59.17. (a) No abortion coverage shall be provided by a qualified health plan offered within the State of Georgia through a state law, a federal law, or regulation or exchange created by the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148), as amended by the federal Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-152), and regulations or guidance issued under those acts, except in the case of medical emergency. (b) For the purposes of this Code section, the term 'abortion' has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 31-9A-2. (c) For the purposes of this Code section, the term 'medical emergency' has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 31-9A-2. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as creating or recognizing a right to an abortion. (e) It is not the intention of this Code section to make lawful an abortion that is currently unlawful."
SECTION 2. Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 45-18-2, relating to the board's authority to establish health insurance plan, rules and regulations, provisions of plan generally, and coverage for retiring or retired employees, as follows:
"(a)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'abortion' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 31-9A-2. (2) As used in this Code section, the term 'medical emergency' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 31-9A-2. (3) The board is authorized to establish a health insurance plan for employees of the state and to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for its administration, subject to the limitations contained in this part. The health insurance plan may provide for group hospitalization and surgical and medical insurance against the financial costs of hospitalization, surgery, and medical treatment and care and may also include, among other things, prescribed drugs, medicines, prosthetic appliances, hospital inpatient and outpatient service benefits, dental benefits, vision care benefits, and medical expense indemnity benefits, including major medical benefits. No health insurance plan shall offer coverage for abortion services except in the case of medical emergency."

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SECTION 3.
The General Assembly, by joint resolution, may appoint one or more of its members who sponsored or cosponsored this Act in his or her official capacity to intervene as a matter of right in any case in which the constitutionality of this Act or any portion thereof is challenged.

SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport E Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon N Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims E Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 35, nays 18.

SB 98, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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Senator Sims of the 12th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SB 333. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Ginn of the 47th, Davis of the 22nd and Golden of the 8th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permit applications and appeals procedures relative to laws enforced by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, so as to establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on the hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Henson of the 41st offered the following amendment #1:

Amend SB 333 (LC 40 0490) by striking the period on line 22 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

", provided that such person has officially notified the owners of all adjoining properties of such appeal and hearing."

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Tolleson of the 20th 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 Beach Y Bethel N Burke Y Butler N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert N Crane N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan

Y Harbison N Harper N Heath Y Henson N Hill, H N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James N Jeffares N Jones, B Y Jones, E N Ligon

Y Mullis N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay N Shafer E Sims N Staton N Stone Y Tate N Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson

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Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden N Gooch

Y Lucas Y McKoon N Millar N Miller

N Unterman N Wilkinson N Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 23, nays 30, and the Henson amendment #1 was lost.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer E Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, nays 9.

SB 333, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Fort of the 39th asked unanimous consent that Senator James of the 35th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator James was excused.

Senator Unterman of the 45th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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SB 293. By Senators Millar of the 40th, Chance of the 16th, Albers of the 56th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Balfour of the 9th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the ad valorem taxation of property, so as to revise a definition; to provide for certain information to be given to taxpayers upon request; to provide for limitations on such information and the manner of its use; to provide for limitations on the use of certain evidence in hearings before the board of equalization, hearing officers, and the superior court; to provide for enforcement and penalties; to provide for interviews with the board of tax assessors; to provide for the recording of such interviews and for the recording of hearings before the board of equalization or a hearing officer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Senate Finance Committee offered the following substitute to SB 293:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the ad valorem taxation of property, so as to revise a definition; to provide for certain information to be given to taxpayers upon request; to provide for limitations on such information and the manner of its use; to provide for limitations on the use of certain evidence in hearings before the board of equalization, hearing officers, and the superior court; to provide for enforcement and penalties; to provide for interviews with the board of tax assessors; to provide time limits for hearings and determinations of tax appeals and consequences for failure to timely hear or determine appeals; to provide for the recording of such interviews and for the recording of hearings before the board of equalization or a hearing officer; 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 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the ad valorem taxation of property, is amended by revising division (3)(B)(iv) of Code Section 48-5-2, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(iv) Bank sales, other financial institution owned sales, or distressed sales, or any combination thereof, of comparable real property and distressed properties that are within such a distance of a subject property that a reasonable appraiser would consider such distressed properties as affecting the fair market value of the subject property. As used in this division, the term 'distressed property' means any real

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property that is in such proximity to the subject property being assessed or appraised and is in such condition that a reasonable appraiser would conclude that such real property would have a detrimental effect on the value of the subject property being assessed or appraised;".
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 48-5-306, relating to annual notice of current assessment, contents, posting notice, and new assessment description, as follows:
"(d) Records and information availability. Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 50-18-71, in the case of all public records and information of the county board of tax assessors pertaining to the appraisal and assessment of real property:
(1) The taxpayer may request, and the county board of tax assessors shall provide within ten business days, such information and copies of such public records and information, including, but not limited to, all documents reviewed in making the assessment, the address and parcel identification number of all real property utilized as qualified comparable properties, any matter relating to the items listed in division (3)(B)(iv) of Code Section 48-5-2, and all factors considered in establishing the new assessment, at a uniform copying fee not to exceed 25 per page. Any qualified comparable properties referenced in this paragraph shall be selected to support the board of tax assessor's assessment. Such qualified comparable properties shall not be more than five in number and, once chosen by the board of tax assessors, shall not be supplemented or replaced or otherwise altered or changed throughout any appeal process, including appeals to the superior court; and (2) No additional charges or fees may shall be collected from the taxpayer for reasonable search, retrieval, or other administrative costs associated with providing such public records and information; (3) The superior courts of this state shall have jurisdiction in law and in equity to enforce compliance with the provisions of this subsection directly and without the issue being first brought through any administrative procedure or hearing. Such actions may be brought by any person, firm, corporation, or other entity. In addition, the Attorney General shall have authority to bring such actions in his or her discretion as may be appropriate to enforce compliance with this subsection and to seek either civil or criminal penalties or both; (4) In any action brought to enforce the provisions of this subsection in which the court determines that the board of tax assessors acted without substantial justification in not complying with this subsection, the court shall, unless it finds that special circumstances exist, assess in favor of the taxpayer reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred; (5) Any person or entity knowingly and willfully violating the provisions of this subsection by failing or refusing to provide access to the information and records subject to this subsection, by knowingly and willfully failing or refusing to provide access to such information or records within the time limits set forth in this

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subsection, or by knowingly and willfully frustrating or attempting to frustrate the access to such information or records by intentionally making such information or records difficult to obtain or review shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 for the first violation. Alternatively, a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000.00 for the first violation may be imposed by the court in any civil action brought pursuant to this subsection against any person or entity that negligently violates the terms of this subsection. A civil penalty or criminal fine not to exceed $2,500.00 per violation may be imposed for each additional violation that the violator commits within a 12 month period from the date the first penalty or fine was imposed. It shall be a defense to any criminal action under this paragraph that a person has acted in good faith in his or her actions. In addition, persons or entities that destroy records for the purpose of preventing their disclosure under this subsection may be subject to prosecution under Code Section 45-11-1; and (6) A prosecution under this subsection shall only be commenced by issuance of a citation in the same manner as an arrest warrant for a peace officer pursuant to Code Section 17-4-40; such citation shall be served personally upon the accused. The defendant shall not be arrested prior to the time of trial, except that a defendant who fails to appear for arraignment or trial may thereafter be arrested pursuant to a bench warrant and required to post a bond for his or her future appearance."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 48-5-306, relating to annual notice of current assessment, contents, posting notice, and new assessment description, to read as follows:
"(d.1)(1) Upon written request from a taxpayer, the board of tax assessors shall provide the taxpayer with copies of all evidence to be used to support the board of tax assessor's position at any board of equalization hearing or before a hearing officer for the tax year in question, and the board of tax assessors shall provide such evidence to the taxpayer in the same form and likeness as such evidence will be utilized by the board of tax assessors within ten business days from the date such request is received by the board of tax assessors. Once such evidence is provided to the taxpayer, the board of tax assessors shall not change, alter, or supplement such evidence throughout the appeal process, including any appeal to the superior court. Any evidence not provided to the taxpayer by the board of tax assessors in response to a written request for such evidence from the taxpayer shall not be used as evidence in any proceeding regarding such appeal. (2) Any and all evidence put forth by the board of tax assessors at the board of equalization hearing or before any hearing officer regarding an appeal shall remain intact and shall be the only evidence allowed to be submitted by the board of tax assessors in any appeal to the superior court. (3) All evidence submitted by the board of tax assessors in a board of equalization hearing or before a hearing officer shall be signed and dated by the board of tax

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assessors' representative submitting such evidence, and an original of such evidence shall be given to the taxpayer. (4) The provisions contained in paragraphs (3), (4), (5), and (6) of subsection (d) of this Code section shall be applicable to this subsection."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (e) and (h) of Code Section 48-5311, relating to creation of county boards of equalization, duties, review of assessments, and appeals, as follows:
"(e) Appeal. (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 nonhomestead real property with a fair market value in excess of $1 million pursuant to subsection (e.1) of this Code section. The commissioner shall establish by rule and regulation a uniform appeal form that the taxpayer may use. (B) In addition to the grounds enumerated in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, any taxpayer having property that is located within a municipality, the boundaries of which municipality extend into more than one county, may also appeal from an assessment on such property by the county board of tax assessors to the county board of equalization or to a hearing officer as to matters of uniformity of assessment of such property with other properties located within such municipality, and any uniformity adjustments to the assessment that may result from such appeal shall only apply for municipal ad valorem tax purposes. (C) Appeals to the county board of equalization shall be conducted in the manner provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection. Appeals to a hearing officer shall be conducted in the manner specified in subsection (e.1) of this Code section. Appeals to an arbitrator shall be conducted in the manner specified in subsection (f) of this Code section. Such appeal proceedings shall be conducted between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. on a business day. Following the notification of the taxpayer of the date and time of such taxpayer's scheduled hearing, the taxpayer shall be authorized to exercise a one-time option of changing the date and time of the taxpayer's scheduled hearing to a day and time acceptable to the taxpayer. The clerk of the superior court shall grant additional extensions to the taxpayer or the county board of tax assessors for good cause shown. (D) The commissioner, by regulation, shall adopt uniform procedures and standards

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which shall be followed by county boards of equalization, hearing officers, and arbitrators in determining appeals. Such rules shall be updated and revised periodically and reviewed no less frequently than every five years. (2)(A) An appeal 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 board of tax assessors a notice of appeal within 45 days from the date of mailing the notice pursuant to Code Section 48-5-306. A written objection to an assessment of real property received by a county board of tax assessors stating the location of the real property and the identification number, if any, contained in the tax notice shall be deemed a notice of appeal by the taxpayer under the grounds listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection. A written objection to an assessment of personal property received by a county board of tax assessors giving the account number, if any, contained in the tax notice and stating that the objection is to an assessment of personal property shall be deemed a notice of appeal by the taxpayer under the grounds listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection. The county board of tax assessors shall review the valuation or denial in question and, if any changes or corrections are made in the valuation or decision in question, the board shall send a notice of the changes or corrections to the taxpayer pursuant to Code Section 48-5-306. Such notice shall also explain the taxpayer's right to appeal to the county board of equalization as provided in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph if the taxpayer is dissatisfied with the changes or corrections made by the county board of tax assessors. (B) If no changes or corrections are made in the valuation or decision, the county board of tax assessors shall send written notice thereof to the taxpayer and to the county board of equalization which notice shall also constitute the taxpayer's appeal to the county board of equalization without the necessity of the taxpayer's filing any additional notice of appeal to the county board of tax assessors or to the county board of equalization. The county board of tax assessors shall also send or deliver all necessary papers to the county board of equalization. If, however, the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors execute a signed agreement as to valuation, the appeal shall terminate as of the date of such signed agreement. (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 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 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 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. (D) The written notice to the taxpayer required by this paragraph shall contain a statement of the grounds for rejection of any position the taxpayer has asserted with regard to the valuation of the property. No addition to or amendment of such

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grounds as to such position shall be permitted before the county board of equalization. (3) In any year in which no county-wide revaluation is implemented, the county board of tax assessors shall make its determination and notify the taxpayer within 180 90 days after receipt of the taxpayer's notice of appeal. If the county board of tax assessors fails to respond to the taxpayer within such 180 90 day period during such year, the appeal shall be automatically referred to the county board of equalization property valuation submitted by the taxpayer shall become the tax assessed value for the taxpayer's property for the tax year under appeal. (4) The determination by the county board of tax assessors of questions of factual characteristics of the property under appeal, as opposed to questions of value, shall be prima-facie correct in any appeal to the county board of equalization. However, 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. (5) The county board of equalization shall determine all questions presented to it on the basis of the best information available to the board. (6)(A) Within 15 days of the receipt of the notice of appeal, the county board of equalization shall set a date for a hearing on the questions presented and shall so notify the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors in writing. A taxpayer may appear before the board concerning any appeal in person, by his or her authorized agent or representative, or both. The taxpayer shall specify in writing to the board the name of any such agent or representative prior to any appearance by the agent or representative before the board. (B) Within 30 days of the date of notification to the taxpayer of the hearing required in this paragraph but not earlier than 20 days from the date of such notification to the taxpayer, the county board of equalization shall hold such hearing to determine the questions presented. If the county board of equalization fails to hold the required hearing within 30 days, the valuation submitted by the taxpayer shall become the tax assessed value for the taxpayer's property for the tax year under appeal. (C) If more than one contiguous property of a taxpayer is under appeal, the board of equalization shall, upon request of the taxpayer, consolidate all such appeals in one hearing and render separate decisions as to each parcel or item of property. Any appeal from such a consolidated board of equalization hearing to the superior court as provided in this subsection shall constitute a single civil action, and, unless the taxpayer specifically so indicates in his or her notice of appeal, shall apply to all such parcels or items of property.
(D)(i) The board of equalization shall render its decision at the conclusion of the hearing under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph. The decision of the county board of equalization shall be in writing, shall be signed by each member of the board, shall specifically decide each question presented by the appeal, shall specify the reason or reasons for each such decision as to the specific issues of taxability, uniformity of assessment, value, or denial of homestead exemptions

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depending upon the specific issue or issues raised by the taxpayer in the course of such taxpayer's appeal, shall state that with respect to the appeal no member of the board is disqualified from acting by virtue of subsection (j) of this Code section, and shall certify the date on which notice of the decision is given to the parties. Notice of the decision shall be given to each party by sending a copy of the decision by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the appellant and by filing the original copy of the decision with the county board of tax assessors. Each of the three members of the county board of equalization must be present and must participate in the deliberations on any appeal. A majority vote shall be required in any matter. All three members of the board must sign the decision indicating their vote. (ii) Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (g)(4)(B) of this Code section, the county board of tax assessors shall use the valuation of the county board of equalization in compiling the tax digest for the county for the year in question and shall indicate such valuation as the previous year's value on the property tax notice of assessment of such taxpayer for the immediately following year rather than substituting the valuation which was changed by the county board of equalization.
(iii)(I) If the county's tax bills are issued before the county board of equalization has rendered its decision on property which is on appeal, the county board of tax assessors shall specify to the county tax commissioner the lesser of the valuation in the year preceding the year in which the appeal was filed or 85 percent of the current year's value, unless the property in issue has been issued a building permit and structural improvements have occurred, or structural improvements have been made without a building permit, in which case, it shall specify 85 percent of the current year's valuation as set by the county board of assessors. Depending on the circumstances of the property, this amount shall be the basis for a temporary tax bill to be issued; provided, however, that the taxpayer may elect to pay the temporary tax bill in the amount of 100 percent of the current year's valuation if no property improvement has occurred. The county tax commissioner shall have the authority to adjust such tax bill to reflect the 100 percent value as requested by the taxpayer. 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. (II) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes a deduction in taxes and creates a refund that is owed to the taxpayer shall be paid by the tax commissioner to the taxpayer, entity, or transferee who paid the taxes within 60 days from the date of the final determination of value. Such refund shall include interest on the amount of the deduction at the same rate 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 was due or was paid, whichever is later, through to the date paid or 60 days from the date of the final determination, whichever is earlier. In no event shall the amount of such interest exceed

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$150.00 for homestead property or $5,000.00 for nonhomestead property. Any refund paid after the sixtieth day shall accrue interest from the sixty-first day until paid with interest at the same rate specified in Code Section 48-2-35. The interest accrued after the sixtieth day and forward shall not be subject to the limits imposed by this subsection. The tax commissioner shall pay the tax refund and any interest for the refund from current collections in the same proportion for each of the levying authorities for whom the taxes were collected. (III) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes an increase in taxes and creates an additional billing shall be paid to the tax commissioner as any other tax due along with interest as specified in Code Section 48-2-35. The tax commissioner shall adjust the tax bill, including interest, within 15 days from the date of the final determination of value and mail the adjusted bill to the taxpayer. Such interest shall accrue from November 15 of the taxable year in question or the final installment of the tax was due through to the date the bill was adjusted and mailed or 15 days from the date of the final determination, whichever is earlier. The interest computed on the additional billing shall in no event exceed $150.00 for homestead property or $5,000.00 for nonhomestead property. After the tax bill notice has been mailed out, the taxpayer shall be afforded 60 days from the date of the postmark to make full payment of the adjusted bill and interest. Once the 60 day payment period has expired, the bill shall be considered past due, and interest shall accrue as specified in Code Section 48-2-40 without limit until the bill is paid in full. Once past due, all other fees, penalties, late charges, and collection notices shall apply as prescribed in this chapter for the collection of delinquent taxes. (7) The clerk of the superior court shall furnish the county board of equalization necessary facilities and secretarial and clerical help. The clerk of the superior court shall see that the records and information of the county board of tax assessors are transmitted to the county board of equalization. The county board of equalization must consider in the performance of its duties the information furnished by the county board of tax assessors and the taxpayer. (8) The taxpayer or his or her agent or representative may submit in support of his or her appeal the most current report of the sales ratio study for the county conducted pursuant to Code Section 48-5-274. The board must consider the study upon any such request. (9) If at any time during the appeal process to the county board of equalization and after certification by the county board of tax assessors to the county board of equalization, the county board of tax assessors and the taxpayer mutually agree in writing on the fair market value, then the county board of tax assessors, or the county board of equalization, as the case may be, shall enter the agreed amount in all appropriate records as the fair market value of the property under appeal, and the appeal shall be concluded. The provisions in subsection (c) of Code Section 48-5-299 shall apply to the valuation unless otherwise waived by both parties." "(h) Recording of interviews.

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(1) In the course of any assessment, appeal, or arbitration, or any related proceeding, the taxpayer shall be entitled to:
(A) Have an make recordings of any interview with any officer or employee of the taxing authority relating to the valuation of the taxpayer's property subject to such assessment, appeal, arbitration, or related proceeding, and the taxpayer may record the interview at the taxpayer's expense and with equipment provided by the taxpayer. No, and no such officer or employee may refuse to participate in an interview relating to such valuation for reason of the taxpayer's choice to record such interview; and (B) Record, at the taxpayer's expense and with equipment provided by the taxpayer, all proceedings before the board of equalization or any hearing officer. (2) The interview under this subsection shall be granted to the taxpayer within ten business days from the taxpayer's written request for the interview, and the interview shall be conducted at the office of the board of tax assessors. (3) The superior courts of this state shall have jurisdiction in law and in equity to enforce the provisions of this subsection directly and with the issue being first brought through any administrative procedure or hearing. The taxpayer shall be awarded damages in the amount of $1,000.00 per occurrence where the taxpayer requested the interview in compliance with this subsection and the board of assessors failed to timely comply, and the taxpayer shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and expenses of litigation in any action brought to compel such interview."
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 Beach N Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L E James

N Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer E Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate
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Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden N Gooch

Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar N Miller

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 39, nays 11.

Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson E Unterman N Wilkinson Y Williams

SB 293, 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 Thompson of the 14th

Hill of the 32nd

Millar of the 40th

SB 353. By Senators Beach of the 21st and Albers of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities, so as to change a definition; to provide for revision of public purpose; to provide for changes to general powers; to provide for changes to certain revenue bond provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Economic Development Committee offered the following substitute to SB 353:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities, so as to change a definition; to provide for revision of public purpose; to provide for changes to general powers; to provide for changes to certain revenue bond 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. Chapter 62 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to development authorities, is amended by revising subparagraph (H) of paragraph (6) of Code Section 36-62-2, relating to definition of "project," as follows:

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"(H) The acquisition, construction, improvement, or modification of any property, real or personal, which shall be suitable for or used as or in connection with:
(i) Sports facilities, including private training and related office and other facilities when authorized by the governing authority of the political subdivision or municipal corporation in which the facility is to be constructed and maintained if such sports facilities promote trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities by hosting regional, state-wide, or national events; (ii) Convention or trade show facilities; (iii) Airports, docks, wharves, mass commuting facilities, parking facilities, or storage or training facilities directly related to any of the foregoing; (iv) Facilities for the local furnishing of electric energy or gas; (v) Facilities for the furnishing of water, if available, on reasonable demand to members of the general public; and (vi) Hotel and motel facilities for lodging which also may provide meals, provided that such facilities are constructed in connection with and adjacent to convention, sports, or trade show facilities. No project as defined by this division shall be exempt from any ad valorem taxation; and (vii)(vi) Amphitheaters with seating capacity exceeding 1,000 patrons and any facilities directly related to the operation of such amphitheaters, if such amphitheaters promote trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities by hosting regional, state-wide, or national events;"
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 36-62-3, relating to constitutional authority for the chapter, finding of public purposes, and tax exemptions, as follows:
"36-62-3. This chapter is passed pursuant to authority granted the General Assembly by Article IX, Section VI, Paragraph III of the Constitution of this state. Each authority created by this chapter is created for nonprofit and public purposes, and it is found, determined, and declared that the creation of each such authority and the carrying out of its corporate purposes is in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state and that the authority is an institution of purely public charity and will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the power conferred upon it by this chapter. For such reasons, the state covenants, from time to time, with the holders of the bonds issued under this chapter that such authority shall be required to pay no taxes or assessments imposed by the state or any of its counties, municipal corporations, political subdivisions, or taxing districts upon any property acquired by the authority or under its jurisdiction, control, possession, or supervision or leased by it to others (other than property leased for the purposes of a 'project' as defined in subparagraph (J) or (K) of paragraph (6) of Code Section 36-62-2, which shall be taxable by the state and its counties, municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and taxing districts) or upon its activities in the operation or maintenance of any such property or on any income

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derived by the authority in the form of fees, recording fees, rentals, charges, purchase price, installments, or otherwise, and that the bonds of such authority, their transfer, and the income therefrom shall at all times be exempt from taxation within this state. The tax exemption provided in this Code section shall not include any exemption from sales and use tax on property purchased by the authority or for use by the authority."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (13) of subsection (a) of Code Section 36-62-6, relating to general powers of the authority, as follows:
"(13) To borrow money and issue its revenue bonds and bond anticipation notes from time to time and to use the proceeds thereof, if any, for the purpose of paying all or part of the cost of any project, including the cost of extending, adding to, or improving the project, or for the purpose of refunding any such bonds of the authority theretofore issued and to otherwise carry out the purposes of this chapter and to pay all other costs of the authority incident to or necessary and appropriate to such purposes, including the providing of funds to be paid into any fund or funds to secure such bonds and notes, provided that all such bonds and notes shall be issued in accordance with the procedures and subject to the limitations set forth in Code Section 36-62-8;"
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (g) of Code Section 36-62-8, relating to obligations of authority, use of proceeds, status as revenue obligations, subsequent series of bonds or notes, bond anticipation notes, interest rates, issuance, and validation, as follows:
"(g) All revenue bonds issued by an authority under this chapter shall be issued and validated under and in accordance with Article 3 of Chapter 82 of this title, except as provided in subsection (f) of this Code section and except as specifically set forth below:
(1) Revenue bonds issued by an authority may be in such form, either coupon or fully registered, or both coupon and fully registered, and may be subject to such exchangeability and transferability provisions as the bond resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or any indenture or trust agreement may provide; (2) Revenue bonds shall bear a certificate of validation. The signature of the clerk of the superior court of the judicial circuit in which the issuing authority is located may be made on the certificate of validation of such bonds by facsimile or by manual execution, stating the date on which such bonds were validated; and such entry shall be original evidence of the fact of judgment and shall be received as original evidence in any court in this state; (3) The notice to the district attorney or the Attorney General and the notice to the public of the time, place, and date of the validation hearing need not state the rate of interest the bonds will bear; (4) The term 'cost of project' shall have the meaning prescribed in paragraph (2) of

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Code Section 36-62-2 whenever referred to in bond resolutions of an authority, bonds and bond anticipation notes issued by an authority, or notices and proceedings to validate such bonds;. (5) The district attorney or the Attorney General shall not be required to appear at the validation hearing or any subsequent proceedings. In the absence of the district attorney or the Attorney General, the authority shall bear the burden of making the case for the validation of the bonds at the validation hearing or any subsequent proceedings; (6) The validation hearing shall provide for confirmation and validation of the bonds and the security for such bonds and may include any ancillary or related agreements or documents as the court deems appropriate; and (7) In the event that no appeal is filed within the time prescribed by law, or if an appeal is filed and the judgment is affirmed on appeal, the judgment of the superior court confirming and validating the issuance of the bonds and the security for such bonds shall be forever conclusive against the governmental body relating to the validity of the bonds and the security for such bonds with respect to all matters and issues that were raised or could have been raised in the bond validation proceeding."

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 Beach E Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert N Crane N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L E James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate E Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins

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Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

N Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon E Millar Y Miller

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 35, nays 13.

Y Tolleson E Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

SB 353, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Cowsert of the 46th asked unanimous consent to drop SB 354 to the foot of today's Senate Rules Calendar.
The consent was granted, and SB 354 was placed at the foot of the Rules Calendar.

SR 1027. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Hill of the 32nd, Shafer of the 48th, Ginn of the 47th and Albers of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION creating the SPLOST Reform Joint Study Committee; and for other purposes.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L E James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon E Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy
Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate E Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson E Unterman Y Wilkinson
Williams

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On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 45, nays 3. SR 1027, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

SB 381. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Staton of the 18th and Albers of the 56th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 38-3-57 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the establishment of a standardized, verifiable, performance based unified incident command system for emergencies, so as to provide planning for first informer broadcasters in the unified incident command system and the Georgia Emergency Operations Plan; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis N Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden N Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L E James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis N Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate E Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson E Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 11.

SB 381, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator William Ligon

State and Local Governmental Operations

District 3

Judiciary Non-Civil

324-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Ethics

Atlanta, GA 30334

Health and Human Services

Judiciary

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 3, 2014
Mr. David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334
Dear Mr. Secretary,
Please remove my name as an endorser of Senate Bill 361.
Thank you,
/s/ William T. Ligon, Jr. State Senator, District 3

SB 361. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jeffares of the 17th:

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 create the Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council; to provide for its members and purposes; to provide for reports; to provide for automatic repeal; 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 Beach Y Bethel

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey

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Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L E James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

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

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 1.

SB 361, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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

Crane of the 28th

Mullis of the 53rd

SB 392. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Wilkinson of the 50th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide for an additional definition; to provide for acceptance of applications for registration for certain motor vehicles not in compliance with federal emission standards; to provide for acceptance of applications for title for certain motor vehicles not in compliance with federal emission standards; to exclude certain motor vehicles from the definition of "unconventional motor vehicle or motorcycle"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senators Heath of the 31st, Crane of the 28th, Albers of the 56th, McKoon of the 29th, Ligon of the 3rd and Hill of the 32nd offered the following amendment #1:

Amend SB 392 (LC 39 0639) by deleting line 6 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "unconventional motor vehicle or motorcycle"; to remove evidence of approved deferred action status from the list of available documents for use in the issuance of a temporary driver's license or permit; to provide for related matters; to repeal

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By deleting line 119 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Said title is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (c) of Code Section 40-521.1, relating to the issuance and extension of temporary licenses, permits, or special identification cards, as follows:
"(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, an applicant who presents in person valid documentary evidence of:
(1) Admission to the United States in a valid, unexpired nonimmigrant status; (2) A pending or approved application for asylum in the United States; (3) Admission into the United States in refugee status; (4) An approved application for temporary protected status in the United States; (5) Approved deferred action status, provided that an applicant is only seeking a temporary special identification card; (6) Other federal documentation verified by the United States Department of Homeland Security to be valid documentary evidence of lawful presence in the United States under federal immigration law; provided, however, that such documentation is not evidence of approved deferred action status when an applicant seeks a temporary license or permit; or (7) Verification of lawful presence as provided by Code Section 40-5-21.2 may be issued a temporary license, permit, or special identification card. Such temporary license, permit, or special identification card shall be valid only during the period of time of the applicant's authorized stay in the United States or five years, whichever occurs first." "(c) Other than those individuals who are lawfully present based upon deferred action status, any Any noncitizen applicant whose Georgia driver's license or identification card has expired, or will expire within 30 days, who has filed, or on whose behalf has been filed, a request for an extension with the United States Department of Homeland Security, or similar such federal issuing agency, for time to remain lawfully within the United States shall be issued a temporary driving permit or identification card valid for 120 days from the date of the expiration of his or her valid driver's license or identification card. The noncitizen applicant shall be required to present evidence of the application for extension by submitting a copy or copies of documentation designated by the department. A temporary driving permit or identification card shall be issued upon submission of the required documentation and an application fee in an amount to be determined by the department. Upon the expiration of the temporary driving permit or identification card, no further consecutive temporary permits or identification cards shall be authorized; provided, however, that application may be made following the expiration of an additional valid Georgia driver's license or identification card."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 40-5-21.2, relating to compliance with the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program for the issuance of identification cards, licenses, permits, or other official documentation,

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as follows: "(b) The department shall utilize the following procedures in this subsection before issuing an identification card, license, permit, or other official document to an applicant who is a noncitizen: (1) The department shall attempt to confirm through the SAVE program that the applicant is lawfully present in the United States; provided, however, that those applicants lawfully present in the United States under approved deferred action status shall not be eligible for the issuance of a license or permit; and (2) If the SAVE program does not provide sufficient information to the department to make a determination, the department shall be authorized to accept verbal or e-mail confirmation of the legal status of the applicant from the Department of Homeland Security."

SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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 8, nays 27, and the Heath, et al. amendment #1 was lost.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert E Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Dugan

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L E James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon

E Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate E Thompson, B Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson

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Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

E Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

SB 392, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SR 747. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Carter of the 1st, Jackson of the 24th, Tolleson of the 20th, Miller of the 49th and others:

A RESOLUTION encouraging the repeal or amendment of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012; 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 Beach N Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert E Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L E James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson E Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 43, nays 6.

SR 747, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

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

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

HB 128.

By Representatives Peake of the 141st, Meadows of the 5th, Willard of the 51st, Dempsey of the 13th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income tax, so as to revise and change provisions regarding state income tax credits; to provide for state income tax credits for certain downtown investments; to provide for state income tax credits for qualified contributions to a Georgia Renaissance Fund; to provide for state income tax credits for certain downtown housing investments; to provide for short titles; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner, the Department of Revenue, and the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 291.

By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Peake of the 141st, Mosby of the 83rd, Riley of the 50th, Carson of the 46th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide that the State Board of Accountancy is an independent state agency attached to the Secretary of State for administrative purposes only; to provide the powers and duties of the board; to amend Code Section 24-5-501 of the O.C.G.A., relating to certain communications as privileged, so as to correct a cross-reference; to amend Code Section 36-81-8.1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions, grant certification forms, filings with the state auditor, forfeiture of funds for noncompliance, and no exemption from liability relative to local government budgets and audits, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 823.

By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Houston of the 170th, Harden of the 148th, Epps of the 144th, McCall of the 33rd 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 state sales and use tax, so as to provide for a new temporary exemption regarding the sale of

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tangible personal property to, or used in the construction of, an alternative fuel facility; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 913.

By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, England of the 116th, Powell of the 171st, Gravley of the 67th, Caldwell of the 20th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Community Health and its powers, functions, and duties, terms of office, vacancies, and removal of members, the chairperson of the board, and expenses, so as to prohibit persons having certain conflicts of interest from serving on the board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 933.

By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Knight of the 130th, Stephens of the 164th, Williams of the 168th, Watson of the 166th 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 taxes, so as to remove the sunset for the exemption regarding the sale or use of certain property used in the maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 958.

By Representatives Nimmer of the 178th, Coomer of the 14th, Riley of the 50th, England of the 116th, Harbin of the 122nd 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 change certain provisions relating to the state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; to provide for a new exemption from state sales and use taxes to qualified food banks; to provide for a new exemption from state sales and use taxes for covered items on specified dates; to provide a new exemption for purchase of energy efficient products or water efficient products to extend the exemption from state sales and use taxes for competitive projects of regional significance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HR 1200. By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, England of the 116th, Talton of the 147th, Burns of the 159th, McCall of the 33rd and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper James David Young and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.

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HR 1544.

By Representative Roberts of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Major Henry Talmage Elrod and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.

At 4:45 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand in recess until 5:00 p.m.
At 5:00 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.

The Calendar was resumed.

SR 920. By Senators Jackson of the 24th and Jeffares of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Thomas Watson Cullars and dedicating a road in his memory; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke
Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby
Davenport Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath
Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L E James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson E Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 45, nays 0.

SR 920, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

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SR 937. By Senator Stone of the 23rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
The Senate Transportation Committee offered the following substitute to SR 937:
A RESOLUTION
Dedicating certain portions of the state highway system; and for other purposes.
PART I WHEREAS, Mr. Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia, and his passing left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and neighbors; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Newton was born in Jenkins County, the beloved son of the late John Cleve and Ruby Aycock Newton, and he graduated from the University of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, one of Jenkins County's most successful farmers and dairymen, Mr. Newton was a member of the Jenkins County Farm Bureau and the Georgia Dairy Association; and
WHEREAS, he ably and adeptly served three terms in the Georgia House of Representatives and one term in the Georgia Senate, championing the interests of his constituents; and
WHEREAS, prior to joining the Georgia Senate in 1961, Mr. Newton was a member of the Jenkins County Board of Commissioners for 20 years and served as chairperson for 14 years; and
WHEREAS, his leadership was invaluable as vice president and director of the Bank of Millen, director of Millen Warehouse Company, president of Millen Industrial Development Company, president of the Jenkins County Authority, and vice president of John Wilson Company; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Newton was a member of Millen Methodist Church, where he was active in Bible Class, and was a member of the Millen Rotary Club; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary life of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a road in his memory.

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PART II WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, a native of Douglas County, Georgia, Private First Class Melvin Johnson was born on February 16, 1949, the beloved son of Loren Johnson; and
WHEREAS, Private First Class Johnson was a loving brother to his siblings, Willie, Tony, and Vicki; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of R.L. Cousins High School in 1966, Private First Class Johnson became an infantry soldier with the United States Armed Forces in November, 1968; and
WHEREAS, he lost his life in combat protecting the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish in Binh Duong Province, South Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, Private First Class Johnson was the first African American soldier from Douglasville, Georgia, to die in Vietnam and was the second fallen soldier from Douglas County; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian be recognized by naming a bridge in his honor.
PART III WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Lynn "L.E." Witt, Jr., served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army Air Corps and served as a fighter squadron leader in the Allied campaign to take back Japanese held islands in the southwest pacific during World War II; and
WHEREAS, he logged 905 combat hours and flew 326 combat missions, more missions than any other American pilot during World War II, and received a Distinguished Service Cross for sinking a Japanese destroyer using only his plane's guns; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Witt was also recognized with the Silver Star, the Air Medal with eight oak leaf clusters, the American Campaign medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with one Silver Star, three Bronze Stars, the World War II Victory Medal, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and the Philippine Independence Ribbon; and

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WHEREAS, during his 30 year career with the military, Colonel Witt spent five at Robins Air Force Base as Head of Air Force Recruiting; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Witt embodied the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater than himself, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of this remarkable and distinguished American be honored appropriately.
PART IV WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated public servants and leaders with the passing of Mr. Joe E. Brown in 1985; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brown's leadership began in Liberty County where he was an active member of the Boy Scouts of America program and was the county's first Boy Scout to obtain the prestigious Eagle Scout ranking; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Armed Forces and the United States National Guard, retiring from service with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brown began his career as a public servant in 1946 with the Georgia Department of Transportation and dedicated 34 years to the department, retiring in 1979 as a Right of Way Engineer; and
WHEREAS, after his retirement, Mr. Brown was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives, where he served on the retirement, industry, and defense and veteran's affairs committees and earned a reputation as a skillful and concerned legislator; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brown exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties and it is abundantly fitting and proper that a road be dedicated in his honor.
PART V WHEREAS, the Watters District area and the Shannon community represent one of the original and most concentrated industrial areas of unincorporated Floyd County in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, around the time of the Civil War, Mr. Shannon migrated to northeast Floyd County and established a large commercial sawmill alongside the railroad north of Rome; and
WHEREAS, as a result of Mr. Shannon's sawmill, the area became known as Shannon, and later, the area was home to the Brighton Cotton Mill, Floyd County's largest employer with more than 1,500 employees; and

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WHEREAS, the Shannon community is now home to a Lowe's Distribution Center and two county owned industrial parks; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that a road be dedicated in honor of this important and historical industrial area.
PART VI NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the portion of Ga. 67 in Jenkins County from the southernmost point of the Ogeechee River Bridges to its intersection with Ga. 121 is dedicated as the Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 166 over Anneewakee Creek in Douglas County is dedicated as the Private First Class Melvin Johnson Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 166 in Carroll County from State Route 100 to its intersection with Garrett Circle is dedicated as the Col. L.E. Witt, Jr., Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Interstate 95 in Liberty County from Exit 76 north to the Bryan County line is dedicated as the Joe E. Brown Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the corridor of State Route 53 from the Gordon County line to the city limits of Rome is dedicated as the Shannon Industrial Parkway.
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 families of Mr. Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton, Private First Class Melvin Johnson, Colonel Lynn "L.E." Witt, Jr., and Mr. Joe E. Brown; and to the Shannon Industrial Parkway Committee.
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.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby
Davenport Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson
Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L E James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson E Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

SR 937, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted by substitute.

Senator McKoon of the 29th asked unanimous consent to drop SB 406 to the foot of today's Senate Rules Calendar.

The consent was granted, and SB 406 was placed at the foot of the Rules Calendar.

SR 896. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Jeffares of the 17th and Harper of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Georgia Legacy Program; and for other purposes.

Senator Tolleson of the 20th offered the following amendment #1: Amend SR 896 by on line 28 after President of the Senate - add Director of Georgia Forestry Commission or his or her designee, On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Tolleson 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden N Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson
Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L E James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson E Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 3.

SR 896, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Hunter Hill

Finance

District 6

Judiciary Non-Civil

323-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building Reapportionment and Redistricting

Atlanta, GA 30334

State and Local Governmental Operations

Veterans, Military and Homeland Security

Retirement

3/3/14

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Due to business outside the Senate Chamber, I missed the vote on SR 920, SR 937, and SR 896. Had I been present, I would have voted Yes on all 3 measures.
/s/ Hunter Hill District 6
Senator McKoon of the 29th asked unanimous consent to drop SB 214 to the foot of today's Senate Rules Calendar.
The consent was granted, and SB 214 was placed at the foot of the Rules Calendar.
SB 384. By Senators Millar of the 40th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Miller of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and curriculum relative to education, so as to require a course of study in America's founding philosophy and founding principles; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to require certain course content; to require a passing score for graduation; to require state-wide assessments to include certain content; to provide for a biennial report; to provide for applicability; 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 384:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and curriculum relative to education, so as to include America's founding philosophy and founding principles in content standards and assessments; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to provide for curriculum content and teacher training; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. The General Assembly finds that the survival of the Republic requires that the nation's children, who are the future guardians of its heritage and participants in its governance, have a clear understanding of the founding philosophy and the founding principles of our government, which are found in the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, the Federalist Papers, and the writings of the founders, and an understanding of the preservation of such founding philosophy, principles, and documents.

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SECTION 2. The Act shall be known and may be cited as "America's Founding Philosophy and Principle Act."
SECTION 3. Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and curriculum, relative to education is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-142.1. (a) The State Board of Education shall ensure that any new content standards adopted on and after July 1, 2014, pursuant to Code Section 20-2-141 for students during their ninth through twelfth grade years and all new assessments aligned with such content standards take into consideration the following:
(1) America's founding philosophy, to include at least the following: (A) The Creator-endowed unalienable rights of the people; (B) The purpose of government, which is to protect the unalienable rights of the people and to protect the people from violence and fraud; (C) The structure of government, separation of powers, and checks and balances; and (D) The rule of law, with frequent and free elections in a representative government which governs by majority vote within a constitutional framework; and
(2) America's founding principles, to include at least the following: (A) Federalism-government as close to the people as possible, limited federal government, and strong state and local government; (B) Freedoms of speech, press, religion, and peaceful assembly guaranteed by the Bill of Rights; (C) Rights to private property and freedom of individual enterprise; (D) The innocence of any crime until proven guilty, with right of habeas corpus, and no unreasonable searches, seizures, or cruel and unusual punishment; (E) The right to a speedy trial by a jury of peers, and grand jury indictment of capital crimes before a person can be held to account; (F) A virtuous and moral people, educated in the philosophy and principles of government for a free people; (G) The principles of economy in spending, constitutional limitations on government power to tax and spend, and prompt payment of public debt; (H) Economic system of money with intrinsic value; (I) The right of people to keep and bear arms, strong defense capability, supremacy of civil authority over military; (J) Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none; (K) Eternal vigilance by 'We the People'; and (L) Founding documents including Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Federalist Papers.

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(b) The Department of Education and local boards of education, as appropriate, shall provide, or cause to be provided, curriculum content which reflects the content standards addressed pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section and the teacher training to ensure that the intent and provisions of this Code section are implemented."

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senators Fort of the 39th, Henson of the 41st, Tate of the 38th and Butler of the 55th offered the following amendment #1:

Amend the Senate Education and Youth Committee substitute to SB 384 (LC 33 5576S) by striking "and" at the end of line 33.

By striking the period at the end of line 55 and inserting in its place "; and".

By inserting between lines 55 and 56 the following: (3) Transformational movements in American history, to include at least the following: (A) The antislavery movement; (B) The Civil Rights movement; (C) Women's suffrage; (D) The contributions of immigrants to American society; and
(E) The challenges and history of the Native American population.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Fort, 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims

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Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L E James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

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

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

SB 384, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SR 783. By Senators Heath of the 31st, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Dugan of the 30th, Williams of the 19th, Cowsert of the 46th and others:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit the levy of state ad valorem taxes; to provide for applicability; 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 I, Paragraph II of the Constitution is amended by revising subparagraph (a) as follows:
"(a)(1) The On or after January 1, 2016, the state shall not impose an annual levy of state ad valorem taxes on tangible property for all purposes, except for defending the state in an emergency, shall not exceed one-fourth mill on each dollar of the assessed value of the property. (2) Solely for purposes of any general law in effect on January 1, 2016, which distributes intangible tax revenues to the state based upon a proportion that the state millage rate and millage rates of local tax jurisdictions bear to the total millage rate levied for all purposes, the state millage rate shall equal one-fourth mill on each dollar of assessed value. (3) The prohibition of this subparagraph (a) shall not affect state:
(A) Assessment and collection of ad valorem taxes on public utilities, railroad companies, and airlines on behalf of local governments; or

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(B) Administrative functions with respect to local ad valorem taxation pursuant to any general law. (4) Tax, penalty, and interest liabilities and refund eligibility for prior taxable years shall not be affected by this Paragraph and shall continue to be governed by the provisions of general law as it existed immediately prior to January 1, 2016. (5) This Paragraph shall not abate any prosecution, punishment, penalty, administrative proceedings or remedies, or civil action related to any violation of law committed prior to January 1, 2016. (6) The state shall continue to assure that all taxation is uniform upon the same class of subjects across all taxing jurisdictions of the state."

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, effective January 1, 2016, ( ) NO so as to prohibit state ad valorem taxes?"
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 effective and 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L E James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins

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Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Y Tolleson E Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 38, nays 13.

SR 783, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

SB 383. By Senators Davis of the 22nd, Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th and Miller of the 49th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-16-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duties of coroner or county medical examiner upon receipt of notice of suspicious or unusual death, authority to embalm body, identification, inventory and disposition of deceased's property, use of deceased's property for evidence, and autopsy when death occurs on state owned property, so as to provide that items of value of a deceased person of which a coroner or medical examiner takes possession shall not be converted to the coroner or medical examiner's personal use; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L E James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins

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Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Y Tolleson E Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

SB 383, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Miller of the 49th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

SB 274. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Sims of the 12th, Carter of the 42nd, Tolleson of the 20th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Capitol Arts Standards Commission, so as to provide for the designation of areas within the capitol museum as the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Senate Higher Education Committee offered the following substitute to SB 274:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Capitol Arts Standards Commission, so as to provide for the designation of areas within the capitol museum as the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas; 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 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Capitol Arts Standards Commission, is amended by revising Code Section 45-13-71, relating to duties and responsibilities of the commission, as follows:
"45-13-71. The Capitol Art Standards Commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
(1) To meet at such times and places as it shall determine necessary or convenient to perform its duties. The commission shall also meet on the call of the chairperson or

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the Governor; (2) To maintain minutes of its meetings; (3) To adopt rules and regulations for the transaction of its business; (4) To organize itself as it deems appropriate to carry out its functions; (5) To be responsible for developing policies and procedures for and to oversee the acquisition, installation, preservation, maintenance, display, and storage of all capitol artwork. As used in this part, the term 'capitol artwork' means visual art of museum quality owned by the State of Georgia that is displayed in or on the grounds of the capitol or is held for the purpose of future display to include, but not be limited to, portraits, paintings, sculptures, and plaques. The Georgia Capitol Museum shall remain responsible for the documentation, appraisal, control, handling, and conservation of the present and future artwork in the capitol art collection; (6) To establish a collection policy for all capitol artwork; (7) To develop standards and procedures for determining whether to acquire new artwork which shall include criteria for judging the relevance of the subject, the historical significance to the State of Georgia, and the quality of the artwork produced and an approval process for such acquisitions. No artwork shall be acquired or installed without final approval of the commission; (8) To develop a process for the selection, placement, installation, and rotation of capitol artwork in the capitol, in the capitol museum, in the areas of the capitol museum designated as the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas, and on the capitol grounds; (9) To develop policies and procedures for outgoing loans from the capitol art collection and for temporary displays of artwork in the capitol, in the capitol museum, in the areas of the capitol museum designated as the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas, and on the capitol grounds; (10) To develop deaccession policies and procedures for artwork in the capitol art collection that should be removed based upon poor quality or lack of relevance or similar factors; and (11) To perform such other duties and responsibilities as required by law."
SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 45-13-72, relating to the submission of recommendations to achieve highest museum standards, as follows:
"45-13-72. (a) The Capitol Art Standards Commission may recommend to the Governor and the General Assembly changes in state statutes, policies, budgets, and standards relating to the capitol art collection, with the objective of keeping the collection at the highest museum standards. (b) The Capitol Art Standards Commission, in cooperation with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the Commission on the Preservation of the State Capitol, shall designate areas within the capitol museum as the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas. Such areas shall include information, artifacts,

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photographs, monuments, or other related items which tell the history and importance of agriculture to this state's economic growth. Except as provided for in this part, the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas of the capitol museum shall be maintained, operated, and managed in the same manner as the other areas of the capitol museum."
SECTION 3. Said part is further amended by revising Code Section 45-13-73, relating to funding for the capitol museum, as follows:
"45-13-73. (a) The Capitol Art Standards Commission may accept federal funds granted by Congress or executive order for the purposes of this part as well as gifts and donations from individuals, private organizations, or foundations. The acceptance and use of federal funds shall not commit state funds and shall not place an obligation upon the General Assembly to continue the purposes for which the federal funds are made available. (b) The Capitol Art Standards Commission shall accept federal funds, as well as gifts and donations from individuals, private organizations, and foundations which have been designated for the purpose of providing for and maintaining capitol artwork for the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas. Such designated funds received by the commission shall be maintained in a separate, interest-bearing account and shall not lapse. Such funds shall only be expended on the establishment and maintenance of the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas."
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:
Amend the committee substitute (LC 41 0219S) to SB 274 by striking the word "shall" on line 70 and inserting in its place the word "may"; and striking on line 70 the words "federal funds, as well as".
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.

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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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L E James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar E Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson E Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

SB 274, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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

Mr. President:

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

HB 819.

By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Willard of the 51st, Riley of the 50th and Gardner of the 57th:

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 modify certain provisions relating to tax executions; to require due diligence in notifying taxpayers that taxes have not been paid and that an execution shall be issued; to provide a definition; to change the timing of the sale of tax executions; to repeal the fee collected for issuing tax executions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 883.

By Representatives Strickland of the 111th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Williamson of the 115th, Douglas of the 78th, Fludd of the 64th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia merchant acquirer limited purpose banks, so as to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 885.

By Representatives Peake of the 141st, Watson of the 166th, Channell of the 120th, Kaiser of the 59th, Gravley of the 67th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the use of cannabis for treatment of cancer and glaucoma, so as to provide for continuing research into the benefits of medical cannabis to treat certain conditions; to provide for the continuation of the Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Program; to provide for selection of academic medical centers to conduct the research; to provide for expansion of the review board and its duties; to establish the responsibilities of academic medical centers; to provide for the testing, storing, and dispensing by the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 983.

By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Roberts of the 155th, England of the 116th and Burns of the 159th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the state sales and use tax, so as to clarify eligible exemptions; to amend Code Section 2-1-5 of the Office Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual license fees for qualified agriculture producers, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

Hill of the 32nd

Shafer of the 48th

SB 318. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Harbison of the 15th, Davenport of the 44th, Henson of the 41st and Sims of the 12th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of

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sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to allow for local authorization and regulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the celebration of St. Patrick's Day and other spirited holidays; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Amendment #1 can be found in the Senate Journal adopted on Monday, February 17, 2014.

Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Carter of the 1st offered the following amendment #2:

Amend SB 318 by deleting line 4 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: premises on Sundays during the St. Patrick's Day holiday period;

By deleting "(1)" on line 12 and by deleting "of the Sunday" on line 16.

By deleting line 17 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: which occurs during the St. Patrick's Day holiday period. Any

By inserting after the period on line 20 the following: As used in this subsection, the term 'St. Patrick's Day holiday period' means March 16 through March 18 of each year.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Jackson of the 2nd, 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 N Balfour Y Beach N Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert N Crane N Crosby

Y Harbison N Harper N Heath Y Henson N Hill, H N Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L E James N Jeffares

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay E Shafer Y Sims Y Staton
Stone Y Tate N Thompson, B Y Thompson, C

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Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden N Gooch

Y Jones, B Y Jones, E N Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar E Miller

Y Thompson, S N Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman N Wilkinson N Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 32, nays 18.

SB 318, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate stand in recess until 12:00 midnight, then adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2014.
At 6:12 p.m. the President announced that the motion prevailed.

The following messages were received from the House through Mr. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

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

HB 138.

By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Atwood of the 179th, Jones of the 47th, Allison of the 8th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to temporary assistance for needy families, so as to provide for legislative findings; to prohibit the use of electronic benefit transfer cards in certain retail establishments; to prohibit the use of electronic benefit transfer cards by recipients for certain purposes; to provide for reports of suspected abuse; to provide for investigations; to provide for sanctions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for revisions to the state plan; to provide for a report; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 348.

By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Sims of the 169th, Abrams of the 89th and Martin of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 regarding income tax, so as to provide a tax

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credit for purchasers of alternative fuel vehicles; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for a cap on the amount of the tax credits; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 729.

By Representatives Rice of the 95th, Geisinger of the 48th and Oliver of the 82nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5C-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions, exemption from taxation, allocation and disbursement of proceeds collected by tag agents, fair market value of vehicle appealable, and report, so as to change the manner for determining fair market value of motor vehicles subject to the tax; to provide for penalties for fraudulent applications for such reductions; to provide for the distribution of revenue to newly created municipalities; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to provide for multi-year decals for certain vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 870.

By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Kidd of the 145th, Dickson of the 6th, Lumsden of the 12th and Cooper of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund, so as to provide for the imposition of an additional fine for reckless driving; to provide for the disposition of such fine; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 990.

By Representatives Jones of the 47th, Ralston of the 7th, O`Neal of the 146th, Nimmer of the 178th, Ramsey of the 72nd and others:
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 the expansion of Medicaid eligibility through an increase in the income threshold without prior legislative approval; to provide for legislative findings; 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:

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HB 707.
HB 914. HB 922. HB 930.

By Representatives Spencer of the 180th, Stover of the 71st, Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th, Cooke of the 18th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding health, to the state or any political subdivision, from engaging in an activity that aids in the enforcement of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; to endow the Attorney General with authority to bring suit to enjoin violations of such prohibition and issue advisory rulings; to provide that neither the State of Georgia nor any of its political subdivisions shall establish a health care exchange; to provide that no agency, department, or other state entity shall authorize any person acting on behalf of such agency, department, or entity to undertake any action under the aegis of Section 2951 of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Chandler of the 105th, Oliver of the 82nd, Welch of the 110th and Evans of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child abuse and deprivation records, so as to provide that school personnel who are required to report child abuse shall be notified by the department or governmental child protective agency upon receipt of such report and upon completion of its investigation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Harbin of the 122nd, Peake of the 141st, Sims of the 123rd, Stephens of the 164th and Howard of the 124th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income for Georgia income tax purposes, so as to provide a limited deduction for certain medical core clerkships; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Brockway of the 102nd, Clark of the 98th, Cooke of the 18th, Ramsey of the 72nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding state government; to provide that the General Assembly shall adopt standards and instructions

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for Article V convention delegates; to provide for the revocation of a resolution calling for an Article V convention under certain circumstances; to prohibit certain votes by delegates and alternate delegates; to provide for penalties; to provide for an advisory group and its composition, powers, duties, and procedures; 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 1573.

By Representative Roberts of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; and for other purposes.

Mr. President:

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

HB 153.

By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Golick of the 40th, Stephens of the 164th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Riley of the 50th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the county special purpose local option sales tax, so as to allow such taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than 1 percent; to provide for the simultaneous levy of more than one tax under such part if the combined rate of such taxes does not exceed 1 percent; to change the beginning date for imposition of a tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 257.

By Representative Martin of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 580.

By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Maxwell of the 17th and Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-14-70 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility and application for retirement benefits under the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund,

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additional or partial retirement benefits, and election to provide both retirement and survivors benefits, so as to provide for a spousal survivor's benefit; to provide for an actuarially reduced member's benefit; to provide for an increase in benefits in the event of the death of the spouse or entry of an order of divorce; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 845.

By Representatives Strickland of the 111th, Powell of the 171st, Rutledge of the 109th, Bruce of the 61st, Pruett of the 149th 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 is not required, so as to prohibit the disclosure of arrest booking photographs except under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

Mr. President:

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

HB 69.

By Representative Benton of the 31st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to redemption of property sold for taxes, so as to change provisions relating to the amount payable at redemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 982. By Representative Williamson of the 115th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to financial institutions, so as to repeal Article 4, relating to the sale of checks or money orders, and Article 4A, relating to the cashing of checks, drafts, or money orders for consideration, and to enact new Articles 4 and 4A; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1052. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Golick of the 40th, Jones of the 62nd, Hightower of the 68th, Pak of the 108th 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 create the offense of murder in the second degree; to change provisions relating to murder; to provide for penalties; to amend Titles 15, 16, and 31, Code Section 35-3-190, Title 42, and Code Section 49-2-14.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, health, the state-wide alert system for unapprehended murder or rape suspects determined to be serious public threats, penal institutions, and records check requirements for the Department of Human Services, respectively, so as to correct cross-references; 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 954.

By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Pak of the 108th, Williamson of the 115th, Carson of the 46th, Ramsey of the 72nd 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 change the definition of fair market value of property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1078. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Atwood of the 179th and Willard of the 51st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries, so as to clarify provisions relating to juries; to revise definitions; to change provisions relating to choosing grand jurors; to provide for concurrent grand juries; to provide for a preliminary oath to be administered to grand juries; to change provisions relating to when there are insufficient persons to complete a panel of grand jurors; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Mr. President:

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

HB 772. By Representative Morris of the 156th:

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 require drug testing for applicants for food stamps; to provide requirements; to provide that any person who fails such drug test shall be ineligible to receive food stamps; to provide for reapplication; to provide for children's food stamps; to provide for confidentiality of records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 876.

By Representatives Harbin of the 122nd, Parrish of the 158th, Powell of the 32nd, Smyre of the 135th, Channell of the 120th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-7-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to expense allowance and travel cost reimbursement for members of certain boards and commissions, so as to provide that certain boards and commissions shall receive the same per diem as members of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 969.

By Representatives Smith of the 134th, Taylor of the 173rd, Stephens of the 164th, Sims of the 123rd, Smyre of the 135th 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 provide a new exemption from state sales and use tax only for a limited period of time regarding the sale or use of tangible personal property to certain nonprofit health centers; to provide a new exemption for a limited period of time with respect to certain nonprofit volunteer health clinics; to provide an effective date; 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 Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Thirty-first Legislative Day
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 a.m. today and was called to order by the President.
Senator Williams of the 19th 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 419. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Shafer of the 48th and Chance of the 16th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Department of Community Affairs, so that the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act" applies to the administration of programs, grants, and other activities of the department; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 420. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of McIntosh County, approved February 26, 1876 (Ga. L. 1876, p. 283), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3653), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
SB 421. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of McIntosh County, approved March 14, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3112), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p.

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3646), so as to change the description of the education districts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
SB 422. By Senator Hill of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to food service establishments, so as to define certain terms; to provide that the commissioner of public health shall devise an on-line food allergy awareness training course; to provide for the issuance of certificates; to provide that each restaurant shall have a manager trained in food allergy awareness; to provide that at least one certified person shall be on site during operation hours; to provide a penalty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
SB 423. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Berkeley Lake, approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3636), as amended, so as to change the number of councilmembers required for a quorum with the mayor; to provide that the mayor pro tempore may vote in the event of a tie when presiding in the mayor's absences; to reaffirm the current city boundary; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
SB 424. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Hill of the 32nd, Hill of the 6th, Beach of the 21st and Thompson of the 14th:
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 May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3695), so as to change the compensations of the clerk and the chief deputy clerk of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

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SB 425. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Hill of the 32nd, Hill of the 6th, Beach of the 21st and Thompson of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4150), so as to change the compensation of the chief deputy, the chief investigator, and the executive assistant to the sheriff; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
SR 1099. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Ginn of the 47th and Jones of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Alcoholic Beverage Retail Licensing and "Tied House" Laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities.
SR 1121. By Senators Hill of the 32nd and Jackson of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION encouraging the Department of Community Health and the Department of Public Health to collaborate and develop a report of Georgia's strategic action steps to prevent and control diabetes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 69. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to redemption of property sold for taxes, so as to change provisions relating to the amount payable at redemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.

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HB 128. By Representatives Peake of the 141st, Meadows of the 5th, Willard of the 51st, Dempsey of the 13th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income tax, so as to revise and change provisions regarding state income tax credits; to provide for state income tax credits for certain downtown investments; to provide for state income tax credits for qualified contributions to a Georgia Renaissance Fund; to provide for state income tax credits for certain downtown housing investments; to provide for short titles; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner, the Department of Revenue, and the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development.
HB 138. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Atwood of the 179th, Jones of the 47th, Allison of the 8th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to temporary assistance for needy families, so as to provide for legislative findings; to prohibit the use of electronic benefit transfer cards in certain retail establishments; to prohibit the use of electronic benefit transfer cards by recipients for certain purposes; to provide for reports of suspected abuse; to provide for investigations; to provide for sanctions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for revisions to the state plan; to provide for a report; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 153. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Golick of the 40th, Stephens of the 164th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Riley of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the county special purpose local option sales tax, so as to allow such taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than 1 percent; to provide for the simultaneous levy of more than one tax under such part if the combined rate of such taxes does not exceed 1

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percent; to change the beginning date for imposition of a tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB 257. By Representative Martin of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment.
HB 291. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Peake of the 141st, Mosby of the 83rd, Riley of the 50th, Carson of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide that the State Board of Accountancy is an independent state agency attached to the Secretary of State for administrative purposes only; to provide the powers and duties of the board; to amend Code Section 24-5-501 of the O.C.G.A., relating to certain communications as privileged, so as to correct a cross-reference; to amend Code Section 36-81-8.1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions, grant certification forms, filings with the state auditor, forfeiture of funds for noncompliance, and no exemption from liability relative to local government budgets and audits, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities.
HB 295. By Representatives Battles of the 15th and Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of provisions regarding ad valorem taxation, assessment, and appeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 348. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Sims of the 169th, Abrams of the 89th and Martin of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 regarding income tax, so as to provide a tax credit for purchasers of alternative fuel vehicles; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for a cap on the amount of the tax credits; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment.
HB 459. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Hawkins of the 27th, Lumsden of the 12th, Tanner of the 9th, Burns of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speed restrictions, so as to modify provisions relating to impeding traffic flow and minimum speed in lefthand lanes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Public Safety.
HB 460. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Battles of the 15th, Benton of the 31st, Black of the 174th and Riley of the 50th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to provide that no person under a sentence of confinement shall be eligible for membership in such retirement fund; to provide that a member of such fund shall not accrue creditable service while under a sentence of confinement; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 580. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Maxwell of the 17th and Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-14-70 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility and application for retirement benefits under the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund,

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additional or partial retirement benefits, and election to provide both retirement and survivors benefits, so as to provide for a spousal survivor's benefit; to provide for an actuarially reduced member's benefit; to provide for an increase in benefits in the event of the death of the spouse or entry of an order of divorce; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 690. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to provide that a county may petition any municipality within such county that has unincorporated islands within such municipality to annex such unincorporated islands; to provide for binding mediation if the municipality fails to annex such islands; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations (General).
HB 701. By Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Willard of the 51st, Oliver of the 82nd, Quick of the 117th, Mabra of the 63rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 and Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to alimony and child support and the "Child Support Recovery Act," respectively, so as to enact provisions recommended by the Georgia Child Support Commission relating to child support and enforcement of child support orders; to revise definitions used in calculating child support; to clarify that worksheets and the calculator determine monthly child support figures; to clarify provisions relating to gross income; to change provisions relating to the duties of the GCSC; to provide for definitions and correct cross-references relating to the Department of Human Services Bank Match Registry and child support orders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 702. By Representatives Morris of the 156th, Battles of the 15th and Nix of the 69th:
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as to provide for placement of a monument depicting the Ten Commandments, Preamble to the state Constitution, and Preamble to the United States Constitution; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions and Property.
HB 707. By Representatives Spencer of the 180th, Stover of the 71st, Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th, Cooke of the 18th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding health, to the state or any political subdivision, from engaging in an activity that aids in the enforcement of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; to endow the Attorney General with authority to bring suit to enjoin violations of such prohibition and issue advisory rulings; to provide that neither the State of Georgia nor any of its political subdivisions shall establish a health care exchange; to provide that no agency, department, or other state entity shall authorize any person acting on behalf of such agency, department, or entity to undertake any action under the aegis of Section 2951 of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.
HB 720. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Powell of the 32nd, Willard of the 51st, Tanner of the 9th, Hitchens of the 161st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 and Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts and the uniform traffic citation and complaint form, respectively, so as to provide for the collection of a fee to defray the costs associated with using electronic citations; to provide for the Electronic Citation Fund; to provide for procedure; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 729. By Representatives Rice of the 95th, Geisinger of the 48th and Oliver of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5C-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions, exemption from taxation, allocation and disbursement of proceeds collected by tag agents, fair market value of vehicle appealable, and

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report, so as to change the manner for determining fair market value of motor vehicles subject to the tax; to provide for penalties for fraudulent applications for such reductions; to provide for the distribution of revenue to newly created municipalities; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to provide for multi-year decals for certain vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB 742. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Cooke of the 18th, Stover of the 71st, Pezold of the 133rd, Epps of the 132nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a seventh judge of the superior courts of the Coweta Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising said circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the counties that comprise the Coweta Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 750. By Representatives Frye of the 118th, Williams of the 119th, Abrams of the 89th, Cheokas of the 138th, England of the 116th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 7-1-1001 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from licensing requirements of mortgage brokers and mortgage lenders, so as to provide for an exemption to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements for employees of certain nonprofit corporations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
HB 772. By Representative Morris of the 156th:
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 require drug

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testing for applicants for food stamps; to provide requirements; to provide that any person who fails such drug test shall be ineligible to receive food stamps; to provide for reapplication; to provide for children's food stamps; to provide for confidentiality of records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 819. By Representatives Martin of the 49th, Willard of the 51st, Riley of the 50th and Gardner of the 57th:
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 modify certain provisions relating to tax executions; to require due diligence in notifying taxpayers that taxes have not been paid and that an execution shall be issued; to provide a definition; to change the timing of the sale of tax executions; to repeal the fee collected for issuing tax executions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB 823. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Houston of the 170th, Harden of the 148th, Epps of the 144th, McCall of the 33rd 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 state sales and use tax, so as to provide for a new temporary exemption regarding the sale of tangible personal property to, or used in the construction of, an alternative fuel facility; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB 833. By Representatives Jones of the 62nd, Gravley of the 67th, Beasley-Teague of the 65th, Hightower of the 68th, Alexander of the 66th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Urban Redevelopment Law", so as to include blighted areas; to modernize terminology; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 845. By Representatives Strickland of the 111th, Powell of the 171st, Rutledge of the 109th, Bruce of the 61st, Pruett of the 149th 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 is not required, so as to prohibit the disclosure of arrest booking photographs except under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 854. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Strickland of the 111th, Fludd of the 64th and Atwood of the 179th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to condominiums, so as to change the amount permissible as a special assessment fee; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs.
HB 870. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Kidd of the 145th, Dickson of the 6th, Lumsden of the 12th and Cooper of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund, so as to provide for the imposition of an additional fine for reckless driving; to provide for the disposition of such fine; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 876. By Representatives Harbin of the 122nd, Parrish of the 158th, Powell of the 32nd, Smyre of the 135th, Channell of the 120th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-7-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to expense allowance and travel cost reimbursement for members of certain boards and commissions, so as to provide that certain boards and commissions shall receive the same per diem as members of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 883. By Representatives Strickland of the 111th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Williamson of the 115th, Douglas of the 78th, Fludd of the 64th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia merchant acquirer limited purpose banks, so as to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
HB 885. By Representatives Peake of the 141st, Watson of the 166th, Channell of the 120th, Kaiser of the 59th, Gravley of the 67th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the use of cannabis for treatment of cancer and glaucoma, so as to provide for continuing research into the benefits of medical cannabis to treat certain conditions; to provide for the continuation of the Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Program; to provide for selection of academic medical centers to conduct the research; to provide for expansion of the review board and its duties; to establish the responsibilities of academic medical centers; to provide for the testing, storing, and dispensing by the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 900. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Carson of the 46th and Peake of the 141st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a state sales tax exemption for machinery and other items used in manufacturing, so as to include consumable supplies in the exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB 913. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, England of the 116th, Powell of the 171st, Gravley of the 67th, Caldwell of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-2-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Community Health and its powers, functions, and duties, terms of office, vacancies, and removal of

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members, the chairperson of the board, and expenses, so as to prohibit persons having certain conflicts of interest from serving on the board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 914. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Chandler of the 105th, Oliver of the 82nd, Welch of the 110th and Evans of the 42nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child abuse and deprivation records, so as to provide that school personnel who are required to report child abuse shall be notified by the department or governmental child protective agency upon receipt of such report and upon completion of its investigation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 922. By Representatives Harbin of the 122nd, Peake of the 141st, Sims of the 123rd, Stephens of the 164th and Howard of the 124th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income for Georgia income tax purposes, so as to provide a limited deduction for certain medical core clerkships; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB 930. By Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Brockway of the 102nd, Clark of the 98th, Cooke of the 18th, Ramsey of the 72nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding state government; to provide that the General Assembly shall adopt standards and instructions for Article V convention delegates; to provide for the revocation of a resolution calling for an Article V convention under certain circumstances; to prohibit certain votes by delegates and alternate delegates; to provide for penalties; to provide for an advisory group and its composition, powers, duties, and procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 933. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Knight of the 130th, Stephens of the 164th, Williams of the 168th, Watson of the 166th 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 taxes, so as to remove the sunset for the exemption regarding the sale or use of certain property used in the maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB 935. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
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 exemption from the disclosure of public records shall include local retirement systems; to provide for a biennial actuarial investigation of local retirement systems; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 940. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Smith of the 134th and Morris of the 156th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for an additional judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and Oconee Judicial Circuit, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 570), so as to change the date of election of such additional judges; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 954. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Pak of the 108th, Williamson of the 115th, Carson of the 46th, Ramsey of the 72nd 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 change the definition of fair market value of property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 958. By Representatives Nimmer of the 178th, Coomer of the 14th, Riley of the 50th, England of the 116th, Harbin of the 122nd 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 change certain provisions relating to the state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; to provide for a new exemption from state sales and use taxes to qualified food banks; to provide for a new exemption from state sales and use taxes for covered items on specified dates; to provide a new exemption for purchase of energy efficient products or water efficient products to extend the exemption from state sales and use taxes for competitive projects of regional significance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB 960. By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, Abrams of the 89th, Gardner of the 57th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to urban redevelopment for counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide for the use of surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; to provide for definitions; to provide for public contracts with private enterprises for the completion of surface transportation projects; to provide for methods of procurement for surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; to provide for limitations on former public employees when negotiating contracts for surface transportation projects; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HB 969. By Representatives Smith of the 134th, Taylor of the 173rd, Stephens of the 164th, Sims of the 123rd, Smyre of the 135th 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 provide a new exemption from state sales and use tax only for a limited period of time regarding the sale or use of tangible personal property to certain nonprofit health centers; to provide a new exemption for a limited period of time with respect to certain nonprofit volunteer health clinics; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 982. By Representative Williamson of the 115th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to financial institutions, so as to repeal Article 4, relating to the sale of checks or money orders, and Article 4A, relating to the cashing of checks, drafts, or money orders for consideration, and to enact new Articles 4 and 4A; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions.
HB 983. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Roberts of the 155th, England of the 116th and Burns of the 159th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the state sales and use tax, so as to clarify eligible exemptions; to amend Code Section 2-1-5 of the Office Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual license fees for qualified agriculture producers, so as to correct a crossreference; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB 990. By Representatives Jones of the 47th, Ralston of the 7th, O`Neal of the 146th, Nimmer of the 178th, Ramsey of the 72nd and others:
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 the expansion of Medicaid eligibility through an increase in the income threshold without prior legislative approval; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
HB 1000. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Carter of the 175th, Oliver of the 82nd, Frye of the 118th and Tankersley of the 160th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to

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provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to state income tax refunds; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against lottery prizes for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to lottery prizes; to provide for definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB 1042. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Coleman of the 97th, Teasley of the 37th, Watson of the 172nd, Clark of the 98th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to auctioneers, so as to change certain provisions relative to auctioneers and the auction business; to provide and change certain definitions applicable to the licensing of auctioneers and those engaged in the business of auctioning; to eliminate the authority for the Georgia Auctioneers Commission to issue apprentice auctioneer licenses and remove any references to such licenses; to provide for gender neutrality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities.
HB 1052. By Representatives Coomer of the 14th, Golick of the 40th, Jones of the 62nd, Hightower of the 68th, Pak of the 108th 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 create the offense of murder in the second degree; to change provisions relating to murder; to provide for penalties; to amend Titles 15, 16, and 31, Code Section 35-3-190, Title 42, and Code Section 49-2-14.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, health, the state-wide alert system for unapprehended murder or rape suspects determined to be serious public threats, penal institutions, and records check requirements for the Department of Human Services, respectively, so as to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HB 1071. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Winder 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1072. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Statham 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1073. By Representatives England of the 116th, Quick of the 117th and Kirby of the 114th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Bethlehem 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1075. By Representatives Broadrick of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
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

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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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1077. By Representatives Quick of the 117th, Williams of the 119th and Frye of the 118th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Downtown Athens Development Authority, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3533), as amended, which authority was created pursuant to an amendment to the Constitution as contained in Ga. L. 1975, p. 1698, and amended by Ga. L. 1976, p. 1912; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1078. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Atwood of the 179th and Willard of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries, so as to clarify provisions relating to juries; to revise definitions; to change provisions relating to choosing grand jurors; to provide for concurrent grand juries; to provide for a preliminary oath to be administered to grand juries; to change provisions relating to when there are insufficient persons to complete a panel of grand jurors; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HB 1080. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Brooks of the 55th, O`Neal of the 146th, Abrams of the 89th, Wilkinson of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a statue of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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HR 1183. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Kidd of the 145th, Dickson of the 6th, Lumsden of the 12th and Cooper of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly by general law may impose additional penalties or fees for the offense of reckless driving and may provide for the allocation of such additional penalties or fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund, as provided by law, for the specified purpose of meeting any and all costs, or any portion of the costs, of providing care and rehabilitative services to citizens of this state who have survived neurotrauma with head or spinal cord injuries; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
HR 1200. By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, England of the 116th, Talton of the 147th, Burns of the 159th, McCall of the 33rd and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Trooper James David Young and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1544. By Representative Roberts of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Major Henry Talmage Elrod and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
HR 1573. By Representative Roberts of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:
Mr. President:
The Committee on Appropriations 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 744 Do Pass by substitute

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

Mr. President:

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

HB 808 HB 967 HB 1036 HB 1041 HB 1069

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 867 HB 1003 HB 1037 HB 1048

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Murphy of the 27th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Murphy was excused.
Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd asked unanimous consent that Senator Shafer of the 48th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Shafer was excused.
Senator Cowsert of the 46th asked unanimous consent that Senator Ginn of the 47th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Ginn was excused.
Senator Davenport of the 44th asked unanimous consent that Senator James of the 35th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator James was excused.
Senator Wilkinson of the 50th asked unanimous consent that Senator Dugan of the 30th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Dugan was excused.

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

Burke of the 11th Thompson of the 33rd

Carter of the 42nd

Golden of the 8th

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

Albers Balfour Beach

Heath Henson Hill, H

Mullis Orrock Ramsey

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Bethel Butler Carter, B Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Davis Fort Gooch Harbison Harper

Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, B Jackson, L Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E Ligon Lucas McKoon Millar Miller

Seay Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, B Thompson, C Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Burke (Excused) Ginn (Excused) Murphy (Excused)

Carter, J. (Excused) Golden (Excused) Shafer (Excused)

Dugan (Excused) James (Excused) Thompson, S. (Excused)

Senator Sims 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 Hill of the 6th introduced the chaplain of the day, Mr. Andy Cook of Berkeley Lake, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Carter of the 1st recognized Corporal Stan Phillips, commended by SR 870, adopted previously. Corporal Stan Phillips addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Carter of the 1st recognized Debbie Shaw, commended by SR 871, adopted previously. Debbie Shaw addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Davis of the 22nd recognized the Aquinas High School football team and Coach James Leonard for winning the Class A State Championship, commended by SR 988, adopted previously. Coach James Leonard addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator James of the 35th recognized Jocelyn Dorsey, commended by SR 1059, adopted previously. Jocelyn Dorsey addressed the Senate briefly.

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Senator Miller of the 49th recognized and honored Samuel D. Smith for his public service, commended by SR 934, adopted previously. Samuel D. Smith addressed the Senate briefly.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 1089. By Senator Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Zachary Grayson Birkhead; and for other purposes.
SR 1090. By Senator Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Joshua Evan Tillman; and for other purposes.
SR 1091. By Senator Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Christopher Clark Akin; and for other purposes.
SR 1092. By Senator Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending James Fitzpatrick Neuner; and for other purposes.
SR 1093. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Barbara Kennon upon her induction into the Georgia Association of Realtors Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.
SR 1094. By Senator Albers of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Alyssa Howard; and for other purposes.
SR 1095. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Jones of the 25th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Ginn of the 47th, Shafer of the 48th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bartow County Chamber of Commerce for its 125th anniversary; and for other purposes.

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SR 1096. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION commending Madison Murphy; and for other purposes.
SR 1097. By Senators Miller of the 49th and Fort of the 39th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending William Peter Jacobsen, III; and for other purposes.
SR 1098. By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Crosby of the 13th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Harper of the 7th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Wednesday, March 12, 2014, as Alpha Gamma Rho Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 1100. By Senator Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Dr. Jeffery Van Curtis; and for other purposes.
SR 1101. By Senators Chance of the 16th and Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mr. Vincent Michael Rossetti, and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.
SR 1102. By Senators Jackson of the 24th, Hill of the 4th, Balfour of the 9th, Thompson of the 33rd and Henson of the 41st:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing James "Jimmy" Luther Lester; and for other purposes.
SR 1103. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing June 20, 2014, as Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Alert Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 1104. By Senator Millar of the 40th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Civil Air Patrol for their service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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SR 1105. By Senators McKoon of the 29th and Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of David Wilson Caraway; and for other purposes.
SR 1106. By Senator Miller of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of George M. "Doodle" Reese; and for other purposes.
SR 1107. By Senators McKoon of the 29th and Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of James Dupont "Tippy" Kirven, III; and for other purposes.
SR 1108. By Senators McKoon of the 29th and Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Don Abbott Turner, II; and for other purposes.
SR 1109. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sandra Okamoto; and for other purposes.
SR 1110. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Muscogee County School District 2014 Teacher of the Year nominees; and for other purposes.
SR 1112. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Carter of the 1st: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending The Kennickell Group and Trip Kennickell; and for other purposes.
SR 1113. By Senator Hill of the 32nd: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Colin Humble; and for other purposes.
SR 1114. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Fort of the 39th and Jones of the 10th: A RESOLUTION commending Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and for other purposes.

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SR 1115. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Williams of the 19th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Micah Smiley, expressing regret at his passing, and commending the efforts of his community to help him; and for other purposes.
SR 1116. By Senator Harper of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending John Elemuel Barnhill; and for other purposes.
SR 1117. By Senators Davenport of the 44th, Jones of the 10th, Carter of the 42nd, Butler of the 55th, Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Norman Thomas, Jr., on the occasion of his fifth pastoral anniversary at First Baptist Church on Gresham Road; and for other purposes.
SR 1118. By Senators Davenport of the 44th and Seay of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce and recognizing February 25, 2014, as Clayton County Chamber Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 1119. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th and Henson of the 41st:
A RESOLUTION commending the 2014 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides for their exemplary service; and for other purposes.
SR 1120. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Balfour of the 9th and Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Amy Oates Ranel and Drew Ridgley; and for other purposes.
SR 1122. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Felicia Turner; and for other purposes.
SR 1123. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Erin Scott; and for other purposes.

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SR 1124. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ansleigh Jarrell; and for other purposes.
SR 1125. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Chansie Willie; and for other purposes.
SR 1126. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Margaret Reeves; and for other purposes.
SR 1127. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Cullen Smith; and for other purposes.
SR 1128. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bailee Bone; and for other purposes.
SR 1129. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Courtney Johnson; and for other purposes.
SR 1130. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sydni Bone; and for other purposes.
SR 1131. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Willie Phillips; and for other purposes.
SR 1132. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION commending J. Bruce Carr; and for other purposes.

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SR 1133. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Muscogee County School District 2014 Spelling Bee First Place Winner David Coats and Runner-up Tyrian Jilles; and for other purposes.
SR 1134. By Senators Harbison of the 15th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing Synovus Financial Corporation for its receipt of 16 Greenwich Excellence Awards; and for other purposes.
SR 1135. By Senators Henson of the 41st and Balfour of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION commending Christopher A. Rogers; and for other purposes.
Senator Stone of the 23rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Senate Committee on Public Safety and committed to the Senate Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil:
HB 837. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Powell of the 32nd, Golick of the 40th, Maxwell of the 17th, Powell of the 171st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agreements for probation services, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for the supervision of misdemeanor and county and city ordinance offenders by county and municipal probation officers and private probation services providers; to provide for the revocation, modification, and tolling of sentences under certain circumstances by county and municipal courts; to provide for the conditions of probation; to provide for the assessment and collection of costs of probation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted, and HB 837 was committed to the Senate Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil.
Senator Harper of the 7th 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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SENATE LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR Tuesday March 4, 2014
Thirty-first Legislative Day

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

HB 808

Thompson of the 14th Beach of the 21st Albers of the 56th CHEROKEE COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Cherokee County, approved August 9, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 177), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 30, 1989 (Ga. L. 1989, p. 4295), so as to provide that candidates for the board of commissioners shall have resided within the respective district from which they seek election for a period of at least 12 months immediately preceding their election; to provide for related matters; to provide contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 867

Heath of the 31st COUNTY OF POLK

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenue in and for the County of Polk, approved August 19, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 719), as amended, so as to revise the place of meeting for the board; to provide for employment of a clerk by the board; to provide for public access to minutes; to provide for continuous service of the county attorney subject to the will of the board; to authorize the board to institute policies and procedures for requisition of supplies and payment of obligations; to require the board to provide certain financial statements upon request by the grand jury; to repeal an obsolete section; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 967

Williams of the 19th CITY OF HELENA AND CITY OF MCRAE

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the abolition of the current charters of the municipalities of the City of Helena and the City of McRae; to create and incorporate a new municipality under

HB 1003 HB 1036 HB 1037 HB 1041

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the name "City of McRae-Helena, Georgia"; 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 repeal certain local Acts; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Lucas of the 26th CITY OF IRWINTON
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Irwinton; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
McKoon of the 29th TOWN OF WAVERLY HALL IN HARRIS COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to reincorporate the Town of Waverly Hall in Harris County; to provide for a charter for the Town of Waverly Hall; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Murphy of the 27th Gooch of the 51st FORSYTH COUNTY PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create the Forsyth County Public Facilities Authority, approved May 1, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3637), so as to revise a definition; to remove certain limitations regarding the construction of buildings; to remove references to road and highway construction and related references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Williams of the 19th CITY OF BAXLEY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Baxley; to provide an effective date; to provide a general repealer; and for other purposes.

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HB 1048

Murphy of the 27th Gooch of the 51st FORSYTH COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Forsyth County Board of Registrations and Elections, approved March 31, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5381), as amended, so as to increase the membership of the board; to provide for the appointment and terms of the additional members; to provide for compensation; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1069

Harper of the 7th IRWIN COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Irwin County, approved February 16, 1933 (Ga. L. 1933, p. 571), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3934), so as to provide the salary of the chairperson of the Irwin County Board of Commissioners; 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 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke
Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Dugan

Y Harbison E Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack
Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon

Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay E Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson

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Fort Y Ginn E Golden
Gooch

Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 43, nays 1.

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

Senator Butler of the 55th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Jeralyn Scott Smith.

Senator Chance of the 16th moved to engross HB 719, which was on today's Senate Rules Calendar.

Senator Fort of the 39th objected.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby N Davenport
Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison E Harper Y Heath N Henson
Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock
Ramsey N Seay E Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 33, nays 13; the motion prevailed, and HB 719 was engrossed.

Senator Burke of the 11th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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SENATE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014 THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATIVE DAY

HB 135

Municipalities; ante litem notice; the amount of damages sought; provide (JUDY-29th) Welch-110th

HB 176

Mobile Broadband Infrastructure Leads to Development (BILD) Act; enact (RI&U-49th) Parsons-44th

HB 375

Insurance; cancellations under certain circumstances relating to policy terms that permit an audit or rate investigation and noncompliance by insured; provide (Substitute)(I&L-25th) Williamson-115th

HB 719

Sales and use tax; continuation of joint county municipal tax; provide (FIN-51st) Tanner-9th

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Mullis of the 53rd, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

HB 135. By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Willard of the 51st, Lindsey of the 54th, Powell of the 171st, Meadows of the 5th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-33-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ante litem notice for municipalities, so as to provide that such notices shall specify the amount of damages sought; to provide for service of such notices; 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 Balfour
Y Beach

Y Harbison E Harper Y Heath

Y Mullis Murphy
Y Orrock

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Y Bethel E Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Henson Hill, H
Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

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

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

HB 135, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Hill of the 32nd asked unanimous consent that he be excused from voting on HB 176 pursuant to Senate Rule 5-1.8(d). The consent was granted, and Senator Hill was excused.

HB 176. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Abrams of the 89th, Smith of the 134th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Martin of the 49th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as change certain provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations related to advanced broadband collocation; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to make changes related to streamlined processing; to standardize certain procedures related to new wireless facilities; to place limitations on the time allowed for the review of new wireless facilities; to limit fees charged for review of wireless facilities; to provide for related matters; 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.

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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 Beach Y Bethel E Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison E Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay E Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 1.

HB 176, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 375. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Shaw of the 176th and Mayo of the 84th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for cancellations under certain circumstances relating to policy terms that permit an audit or rate investigation and noncompliance by the insured; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Jones of the 25th.

The Senate Committee on Insurance and Labor offered the following substitute to HB 375:

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To amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for cancellations under certain circumstances relating to policy terms that permit an audit and noncompliance by the insured; 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.
Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, is amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 33-24-44, relating to cancellation of policies generally, to read as follows:
"(d.2) If the terms of a policy permit an audit and the insured fails to submit to or allow an audit for the current or most recently expired term, the insurer may, after two documented efforts to notify the policyholder and the policyholder's agent of potential cancellation, send via certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, written notice to the named insured at least ten days prior to the effective date of cancellation in lieu of the number of days' notice otherwise required by law; provided, however, that no cancellation notice shall be mailed within 20 days of the first documented effort to notify the policyholder of potential cancellation."

SECTION 2. This Act shall be applicable to policies issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2014.

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 Beach Y Bethel E Burke

Y Harbison E Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay

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Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

E Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

HB 375, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 719. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Willard of the 51st, Fleming of the 121st, Powell of the 171st, Burns of the 159th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the joint county and municipal sales and use tax, so as to provide for the continuation of the tax; to repeal certain provisions regarding a process for specifying and determining the distribution of the proceeds of such tax; 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 Y Balfour Y Beach N Bethel E Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock
Ramsey Y Seay E Shafer Y Sims

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Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas McKoon Y Millar Miller

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

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 1.

HB 719, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2014.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 11:41 a.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Thirty-second Legislative Day

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

Senator 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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

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

SB 23.

By Senators Davenport of the 44th, Fort of the 39th, Jones of the 10th, James of the 35th, Tate of the 38th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to establish the "Stacey Nicole English Act" and in her honor to aid in the location of missing persons who may be incapacitated due to serious medical conditions; to amend Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to prohibit minimum waiting periods for initiating a missing person report; to authorize a state-wide endangered person advisory based on a missing person's severe medical condition; to amend Code Section 40-2-26 of the O.C.G.A., relating to form and contents of application for registration of motor vehicles, so as to provide for emergency contact information in vehicle application registration forms; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 128. By Senators Millar of the 40th and Unterman of the 45th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 10A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, so as to revise definitions relating to marriage and family therapy; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

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

HB 405 HB 766 HB 826

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Tippins of the 37th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SR 1053 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator McKoon of the 29th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

HB 740 HB 783 HB 786

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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

Mr. President:

The Committee on Retirement 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 292 Do Pass HB 764 Do Pass

HB 646 Do Pass HB 843 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Millar of the 40th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

HB 655 HB 896 HB 989 HB 1030 HB 1032 HB 1068

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 769 HB 976 HB 1002 HB 1031 HB 1067 SB 416

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time: HB 744

Senator Crane of the 28th asked unanimous consent that Senator Murphy of the 27th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Murphy was excused.
Senator Fort of the 39th asked unanimous consent that Senator Henson of the 41st be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Henson was excused.
Senator Tate of the 38th asked unanimous consent that Senator Ramsey of the 43rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Ramsey was excused.
Senator Thompson of the 33rd 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 McKoon of the 29th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator McKoon was excused.
Senator Golden of the 8th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Davis Dugan Fort

Ginn Gooch Harper Heath Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E Ligon Millar

Miller Mullis Orrock Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, B Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Golden (Excused) Lucas Ramsey (Excused)

Harbison (Excused) McKoon (Excused) Thompson, C.

Henson (Excused) Murphy (Excused)

Senator Lucas 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 Balfour of the 9th introduced the chaplain of the day, Pastor Buddy Hoffman of Snellville, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Unterman of the 45th recognized and honored First Lady Sandra Deal, commended by SR 1052, adopted previously. First Lady Sandra Deal addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Crane of the 28th recognized Central Educational Center as the 2013 College and Career Academy of the Year, commended by SR 817, adopted previously. CEO Mark Whitlock addressed the Senate briefly.

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Senator Bethel of the 54th recognized Shaw Industries Group, Inc., as the 2013 Business Partner of the Year, commended by SR 790, adopted previously. Brian Cooksey addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Fort of the 39th recognized Georgia school workers, commended by SR 1061, adopted previously. GA AFLCIO President Yvonne Robinson addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Crane of the 28th recognized the Technical College System of Georgia's organizations and student leaders for outstanding success, commended by SR 754, adopted previously. Statewide Student Leadership Council President Cassandra Sullivan addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Tate of the 38th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Jeanine B. Oliga.
Senator Harbison of the 15th recognized March 5, 2014, as Columbus Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 1083, adopted previously. Isaiah Higley addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Hill of the 6th recognized the Lovett School varsity football team for winning the 2013 Class AA State Championship, commended by SR 1016, adopted previously. Coach Mike Muschamp addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Burke of the 11th honored the Georgia Rural Health Association and recognized March 5, 2014, as Rural Health Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 846, adopted previously. Ann Addison addressed the Senate briefly.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 1136. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jackson of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION commending Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation for its contributions to the economy of Savannah and all of Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 1137. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jackson of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Kevin Halligan and the Grand Marshal of the 2014 St. Patrick's Day Parade, David Roberts on the upcoming occasion of the 2014 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.

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SR 1138. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jackson of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Nell McIntire Varnedoe and expressing regret at her passing; and for other purposes.
SR 1139. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jackson of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of A.J. Cohen, Jr.; and for other purposes.
SR 1140. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jackson of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Jack Charles Star; and for other purposes.
SR 1141. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Cowsert of the 46th, Crosby of the 13th, Carter of the 1st and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Teen Republicans; and for other purposes.
SR 1142. By Senator Albers of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Nathan Rittenhouse; and for other purposes.
SR 1143. By Senators Williams of the 19th and Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION commending Charles and Deborah Tillman; and for other purposes.
SR 1144. By Senators Heath of the 31st, Dugan of the 30th, Crane of the 28th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Sims of the 12th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Baylee Steed; and for other purposes.
SR 1145. By Senator Jackson of the 2nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 12, 2014, as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Day at the capitol and honoring the Georgia Chapter of the ALS Association as the only charity in Georgia dedicating 100 percent to supporting ALS patients and their families; and for other purposes.

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SR 1146. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Ginn of the 47th and Miller of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. David C. Phillips; and for other purposes.
SR 1147. By Senator Wilkinson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION commending Connor Roberts, Stephens County School System's 2014 STAR Student; and for other purposes.
SR 1148. By Senator Wilkinson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing October 6-10, 2014, as Georgia Pre-K Week; and for other purposes.
SR 1149. By Senator Wilkinson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Banks County Leopards Wrestling Team as the AAA Team Duals 2013 State Champions; and for other purposes.
SR 1150. By Senators James of the 35th and Seay of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Tommie Lee Harris; and for other purposes.
SR 1151. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Tolleson of the 20th, Harper of the 7th, Williams of the 19th, Gooch of the 51st and others:
A RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the passage of the Georgia Water Quality Control Act and commending the water professionals, government officials, environmental community, legal community, media, and citizens of Georgia for their role in improving and enhancing the quality of all of Georgia's water resources; and for other purposes.
SR 1152. By Senator Albers of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the birth of Elena Patricia Segura; and for other purposes.
SR 1153. By Senators Heath of the 31st and Dugan of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION honoring Auburn University senior and Haralson County High School graduate Blake Poole; and for other purposes.

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SR 1154. By Senator Hill of the 4th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Benjamin Franklin "B.F." Eason, Sr., and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.

SR 1155. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION commending Richard Price and congratulating him upon his retirement; and for other purposes.

SR 1156. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Fred Doberson and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.

Senator Thompson of the 14th 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 5, 2014
Thirty-second Legislative Day

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

SB 416

Gooch of the 51st CITY OF CLEVELAND

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Cleveland," approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4068), so as to provide for the annexation of property into the city boundaries; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 655

Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd BRANTLEY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act creating the Brantley County Airport Authority, approved May 14, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4380); to provide for the transfer of all assets, property, and legal rights and obligations of the Brantley County Airport Authority to Brantley County; to provide for transfer of records and pending matters; to provide for transfer of employees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Harbison of the 15th BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHLEY COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the Board of Education of Schley County, approved March 4, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 2955), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 8, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 3822), so as to change the description of education districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Staton of the 18th Jones of the 25th Lucas of the 26th MACON - BIBB COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create the Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority," approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5270), so as to change the membership of such authority; to provide for the initial term of the chairperson; to define certain terms; to include targeted employment areas within the powers of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Chance of the 16th Seay of the 34th CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Fayetteville 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.
Beach of the 21st Shafer of the 48th Albers of the 56th CITY OF ALPHARETTA
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Alpharetta 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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Lucas of the 26th CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Jeffersonville; to provide for related matters; to repeal specific Acts; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Crosby of the 13th DODGE COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief magistrate of Dodge County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Crosby of the 13th DODGE COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Dodge County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Crosby of the 13th DODGE COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of judge of the probate court of Dodge County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Williams of the 19th WHEELER COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Wheeler County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1068

Williams of the 19th WHEELER COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of coroner of Wheeler County shall be nonpartisan elections; 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 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 Beach
Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath E Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack
Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E
Ligon Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis E Murphy
Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton
Stone Y Tate E Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 41, nays 3.

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

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

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HB 229

Insurance; removing the insurer annual publication requirement; provide (I&L-25th) Teasley-37th

HB 774

Highways, bridges and ferries; require annual submission of State-wide Strategic Transportation progress report; provisions (Substitute) (TRANS-51st) Watson-172nd

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Mullis of the 53rd, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

HB 229. By Representatives Teasley of the 37th, Shaw of the 176th, Golick of the 40th, Taylor of the 173rd, Carson of the 46th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authorization and general requirements for transaction of insurance, so as to provide for removing the insurer annual publication requirement; to provide that the Commissioner shall provide on the department's website a financial summary position of each insurer; to provide for changes to the submission of reports by property and casualty insurers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Jones 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath E Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims

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N Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby N Davenport E Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

N Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Staton Stone Tate
E Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 32, nays 17.

HB 229, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Horacena Tate District 38 121-A State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees:
Rules Appropriations Education and Youth State and Local Governmental Operations Reapportionment and Redistricting Urban Affairs

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

3/5/2014

Due to business outside the Senate Chamber, I missed the vote on HB 229. Had I been present, I would have voted Nay.

/s/ Horacena Tate District 38

Senator Harper of the 7th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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HB 774. By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Roberts of the 155th, Epps of the 144th, Deffenbaugh of the 1st, Williams of the 168th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to require the annual submission of a State-wide Strategic Transportation Plan progress report; to provide for an increase to limitations of counties and municipalities for negotiating contracts involving public roads; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles, so as to remove the requirement of maintaining certain records by the Department of Driver Services; to provide for additional meanings for certain traffic signals; to provide for an exception to the requirement to stop a vehicle when approaching an inoperative traffic signal; to provide for an increase to maximum lawful speed limits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Gooch of the 51st.
The Senate Transportation Committee offered the following substitute to HB 774:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to require the annual submission of a State-wide Strategic Transportation Plan progress report and revise the information to be included in such report; to provide for an increase to limitations of counties and municipalities for negotiating contracts involving public roads; to require the submission of at least two estimates prior to the awarding of certain contracts by counties and municipalities; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles, so as to remove the requirement of maintaining certain records by the Department of Driver Services; to provide for additional meanings for certain traffic signals; to provide for an exception to the requirement to stop a vehicle when approaching an inoperative traffic signal; to provide for an increase to maximum lawful speed limits; 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 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, is amended by revising Code Section 32-2-41.1, relating to the State-wide Strategic Transportation Plan of the Department of Transportation, as follows:
"32-2-41.1. (a) On or before October 15, 2009, the director shall prepare a report for the Governor,

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the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairpersons of the Senate Transportation Committee and the House Committee on Transportation, respectively, detailing the progress the division has made on preparing a State-wide Strategic Transportation Plan. The director shall deliver a draft of the plan for comments and suggestions by members of the General Assembly and the Governor on or before December 31, 2009. Comments and suggestions by the House and Senate Transportation Committees of the General Assembly and the Governor shall be submitted to the director no later than February 15, 2010. This plan shall include a list of projects realistically expected to begin construction within the next four years, the cost of such projects, and the source of funds for such projects. The plan shall be developed with consideration of investment policies addressing:
(1) Growth in private-sector employment, development of work force, and improved access to jobs; (2) Reduction in traffic congestion; (3) Improved efficiency and reliability of commutes in major metropolitan areas; (4) Efficiency of freight, cargo, and goods movement; (5) Coordination of transportation investment with development patterns in major metropolitan areas; (6) Market driven travel demand management; (7) Optimized capital asset management; (8) Reduction in accidents resulting in injury and loss of life; (9) Border-to-border and interregional connectivity; and (10) Support for local connectivity to the state-wide transportation network.;and (11) All plans for progress that concern alternative modes of transportation. The investment policies provided for in paragraphs (1) through (10) of this subsection shall also guide the development of the allocation formula provided for under Code Section 32-5-27 and shall expire on April 15, 2012, and every four years thereafter unless amended or renewed. The final version of the State-wide Strategic Transportation Plan shall be completed by April 10, 2010, and shall be delivered to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairpersons of the Senate Transportation Committee and the House Committee on Transportation. A report detailing the progress of projects and programs in the Statewide Strategic Transportation Plan shall be prepared and delivered semiannually annually thereafter, and a revised version shall be prepared and delivered at least biennially thereafter. (b) The report and plan prepared under subsection (a) of this Code section shall also be published on the website of the department."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 32-2-41.2, relating to benchmark development, reports, and value engineering studies, as follows:
"(b) The director shall submit a semiannual an annual report to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the

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chairpersons of the House and Senate Transportation Committees detailing the progress of every construction project valued at $10 million or more against the benchmarks. This report shall include an analysis explaining the discrepancies between the benchmarks and actual performance on each project as well as an explanation for delays. This report shall also be published on the website of the department."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 32-4-63, relating to limitations of a county on the power to contract, as follows:
"32-4-63. (a) A county is prohibited from negotiating a contract except a contract:
(1) Involving the expenditure of less than $20,000.00 $200,000.00; (2) With a state agency or county or municipality with which a county is authorized to contract in accordance with the provisions of Code Sections 32-4-61 and 32-4-62; (3) For the purchase of those materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for the county's construction and maintenance of its public roads and for the support and maintenance of the county's forces used in such work, as authorized by Chapter 91 of Title 36; (4) Subject to Article 6 of Chapter 6 of this title, with a railroad or railway company or a publicly or privately owned utility concerning relocation of its line, tracks, or facilities where the same are not then located in a public road and such relocation or grade-crossing elimination is necessary as an incident to the construction of a new public road or to the reconstruction or maintenance of an existing public road. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall be construed as requiring a county to furnish a site or right of way for railroad or railway lines or tracks of public utility facilities required to be removed from a public road; (5) For engineering or other kinds of professional or specialized services; (6) For emergency maintenance requiring immediate repairs to a public road, including but not limited to bridge repairs, snow and ice removal, and repairs due to flood conditions; or (7) Otherwise expressly authorized by law. (b) No contract involving an expenditure of more than $20,000.00 but less than $200,000.00 shall be awarded under this Code section without the submission of at least two estimates."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 32-4-113, relating to limitations of a municipality on the power to contract, as follows:
"32-4-113. (a) A municipality is prohibited from negotiating a contract except a contract:
(1) Involving the expenditure of less than $20,000.00 $200,000.00; (2) With a state agency or political subdivision as authorized by Code Sections 32-4111 and 32-4-112;

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(3) With a railroad or railway company or a publicly or privately owned utility as authorized by Article 6 of Chapter 6 of this title; (4) For engineering or other kinds of professional or specialized services; (5) For emergency maintenance requiring immediate repairs to a public road, including but not limited to bridge repairs, snow and ice removal, and repairs due to flood conditions; or (6) Otherwise expressly authorized by law. (b) No contract involving an expenditure of more than $20,000.00 but less than $200,000.00 shall be awarded under this Code section without the submission of at least two estimates."
SECTION 5. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles, is amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-2, relating to records of license applications and information on licenses, as follows:
"(3) Records of all accident reports and abstracts of court records of convictions of any offense listed in subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-20, subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-54, Code Section 40-6-10, driving on a suspended license in violation of Code Section 40-5-121, administrative license suspension pursuant to Code Sections 40-5-67 through 40-5-67.2, Code Section 40-5-75, Chapter 9 of this title, the 'Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act,' and Chapter 34 of Title 33, the 'Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act,' any felony offense under this title, any offense committed while operating a commercial motor vehicle, serious traffic offenses, or other offenses requiring the assessment of points on the driving record that are received by it under the laws of this state and in connection therewith maintain convenient records or make suitable notations in order that an individual record of each licensee or individual showing the convictions of such licensee or individual and the traffic accidents in which such licensee or individual has been involved shall be readily ascertainable and available for the consideration of the department upon any application for, or application for renewal of, license and at other suitable times. For purposes of issuing a driver's operating record to the public as provided in this Code section, the period of calculation for compilation of such report shall be determined by the date of arrest."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-6-21, relating to the meaning of traffic signals, as follows:
"(2) Steady yellow Yellow indications shall have the following meanings: (A) Traffic, except pedestrians, facing a steady CIRCULAR YELLOW or YELLOW ARROW signal is thereby warned that the related green movement is being terminated or that a red indication will be exhibited immediately thereafter when vehicular traffic shall not enter the intersection; and (B) Pedestrians facing a steady CIRCULAR YELLOW or YELLOW ARROW

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signal, unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian signal, are thereby advised that there is insufficient time to cross the roadway before a red indication is shown, and no pedestrian shall then start to cross the roadway; and (C) Traffic, except pedestrians, facing a flashing YELLOW ARROW signal may proceed in the direction of the arrow. Vehicular traffic turning shall yield the right of way to approaching vehicles. Vehicular traffic shall stop and remain stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk at the time such signal is exhibited, when the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling, or when the pedestrian is approaching and is within one lane of the half of the roadway on which the vehicle is traveling or onto which it is turning. For the purposes of this subparagraph, 'half of the roadway' means all traffic lanes carrying traffic in one direction of travel; and (3) Steady red Red indications shall have the following meanings: (A) Traffic, except pedestrians, facing a steady CIRCULAR RED signal alone shall stop at a clearly marked stop line or, if there is no stop line, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if there is no crosswalk, before entering the intersection, and shall remain standing until an indication to proceed is shown, except as provided in subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) of this paragraph; (B) Vehicular traffic facing a steady CIRCULAR RED signal may cautiously enter the intersection to make a right turn after stopping as provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. Such vehicular traffic shall stop and remain stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling, or when the pedestrian is approaching and is within one lane of the half of the roadway on which the vehicle is traveling or onto which it is turning. For the purposes of this subparagraph, 'half of the roadway' means all traffic lanes carrying traffic in one direction of travel. Vehicular traffic shall yield the right of way to other traffic lawfully using the intersection; (C) Traffic, except pedestrians, facing a steady CIRCULAR RED signal, after stopping as provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, may make a right turn but shall stop and remain stopped for pedestrians and yield the right of way to other traffic proceeding as directed by the signal at such intersection. Such vehicular traffic shall not make a right turn against a steady CIRCULAR RED signal at any intersection where a sign is erected prohibiting such right turn; (D) Traffic, except pedestrians, facing a steady CIRCULAR RED signal, after stopping as provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, may make a left turn from the left-hand lane of a one-way street onto a one-way street on which the traffic moves toward the driver's left but shall stop and remain stopped for pedestrians and yield the right of way to other traffic proceeding as directed by the signal at such intersection. Such vehicular traffic shall not make a left turn against a steady CIRCULAR RED signal at any intersection where a sign is erected prohibiting such left turn;

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(E) Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian signal, pedestrians facing a steady CIRCULAR RED signal alone shall not enter the roadway; (F) Traffic, except pedestrians, facing a steady RED ARROW signal indication may not enter the intersection to make the movement indicated by such arrow and, unless entering the intersection to make such other movement as is permitted by other indications shown at the same time, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line or, if there is no stop line, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if there is no crosswalk, before entering the intersection, and shall remain standing until an indication to make the movement indicated by such arrow is shown; and (G) Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian signal, pedestrians facing a steady RED ARROW signal indication shall not enter the roadway; and (H) Traffic, except pedestrians, facing a flashing RED ARROW signal, after stopping as provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, may make a right turn but shall stop and remain stopped for pedestrians and yield the right of way to other traffic proceeding as directed by the signal at such intersection."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 40-6-70, relating to vehicles approaching or entering an intersection, as follows:
"(a) When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right of way to the vehicle on the right, provided that when a vehicle approaches or enters an intersection with no stop signs or other traffic-control devices from a highway that terminates at the intersection, the driver of that vehicle shall yield the right of way to the other vehicle, whether the latter vehicle be on such driver's right or left. When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection with an inoperative traffic light, the driver of each vehicle shall be required to stop in the same manner as if a stop sign were facing in each direction at the intersection. Drivers shall not be required to stop if the traffic signal is properly signed as a pedestrian hybrid beacon or ramp meter and operating in the unactivated dark mode. When a flashing indication is given, the driver shall stop for the flashing red signal and exhibit caution while passing through a flashing yellow indication."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 40-6-181, relating to maximum lawful speed limits, as follows:
"(b) Consistent with the provision of engineering and traffic investigations regarding maximum speed limits as provided in Code Section 40-6-182, no person shall drive a vehicle at a speed in excess of the following maximum limits:
(1) Thirty miles per hour in any urban or residential district; (1.1) Thirty-five miles per hour on an unpaved county road unless designated otherwise by appropriate signs;

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(2) Seventy miles per hour on a highway on the federal interstate system and on physically divided highways with full control of access which are outside of an urbanized area of 50,000 population or more, provided that such speed limit is designated by appropriate signs; (3) Sixty-five Seventy miles per hour on a highway on the federal interstate system which is inside of an urbanized area of 50,000 population or more, provided that such speed limit is designated by appropriate signs; (4) Sixty-five miles per hour on those sections of physically divided highways without full access control on the state highway system, provided that such speed limit is designated by appropriate signs; and (5) Fifty-five miles per hour in other locations."
SECTION 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senators Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Chance of the 16th and Beach of the 21st offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate Transportation Committee substitute to HB 774 (LC 39 0620S) by deleting lines 3 and 4 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Plan progress report; to provide for an increase to limitations of counties and municipalities for negotiating contracts involving
By deleting lines 41 through 43 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (9) Border-to-border and interregional connectivity; and (10) Support for local connectivity to the state-wide transportation network.
On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.
Senator Thompson of the 33rd objected.
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 29, nays 13, and the Gooch, 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.

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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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane
Crosby Y Davenport E Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison E Harper Y Heath E Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon
Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton
Stone Y Tate E Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

HB 774, 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-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building Economic Development

Atlanta, GA 30334

Government Oversight

Health and Human Services

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
3/5/2014
Due to business outside the Senate Chamber, I missed the vote on HB 774. Had I been present, I would have voted Yes.
/s/ Fran Millar

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The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 366. By Senators Lucas of the 26th, Jones of the 25th 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. 2737), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 14, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3505), so as to provide for the filling of vacancies in the membership of such authority; 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 an Act known as the "Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act," approved March 2, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2737), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 14, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3505), so as to provide for the filling of vacancies in the membership of such authority; 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 known as the "Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act," approved March 2, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 2737), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 14, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3505), is amended by revising subsection (f) of Section 2 as follows:
"(f) Should any vacancy occur among the elected members of the authority with respect to a term having more than six months from the expiration of the term of office, the remaining members of the authority shall promptly notify the judge of the probate court who shall appoint a qualified person to serve until the next available special election date under Code Section 21-2-540 of the O.C.G.A., at which time a successor shall be elected for the unexpired term; provided, however, that any person appointed to fill a vacancy which occurred prior to December 31, 2013, shall continue to serve the remainder of the term of such office, and no special election shall be held to fill such vacancy. The appointee of the judge of the probate court shall serve until a successor shall have been elected and shall qualify. Any person so elected at such special election shall hold office for the unexpired term for which he or she was elected. If a vacancy occurs within six months of the expiration of the term of the elected member causing the vacancy, no such election shall be held, but the remaining or surviving members of the authority shall constitute the authority until the next election; provided, however,

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that appointments shall be made in any event and regardless of the time that the vacancy commences if the vacancy of a member causes more than one vacancy to exist on the authority."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Lucas of the 26th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 366.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler
Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby Y Davenport E Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Harbison E Harper Y Heath E Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James
Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas
McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate E Thompson, B
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S
Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson
Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 42, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 366.

Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2014.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 12:34 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, March 6, 2014
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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

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

SB 273.

By Senators Burke of the 11th, Unterman of the 45th, Bethel of the 54th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to require the Department of Public Health to establish the Maternal Mortality Review Committee to review maternal deaths; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for data; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for limited liability; to provide for reports; 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 207.

By Senators Albers of the 56th, Stone of the 23rd, McKoon of the 29th, Shafer of the 48th, Unterman of the 45th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation of first

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offenders, so as to add private home care providers to the list of persons who may be disqualified from employment when discharged as a felony offender under a first offender plea; 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:
SR 1157. By Senator Stone of the 23rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Billy Alonzo Johnson and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:
Mr. President:
The Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 778 Do Pass HB 825 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Wilkinson of the 50th District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The Committee on Interstate Cooperation has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 898 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Davis of the 22nd District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil 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 HB 838 HB 911

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

HB 770 HB 863 HB 985

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Stone of the 23rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 1051 Do Pass by substitute SR 1099 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Murphy of the 27th District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 477 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Millar of the 40th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

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

HB 794 HB 930 SR 693

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

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

Mr. President:

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

HB 822 HB 1059 HB 1071 HB 1073 HB 1077 SB 393

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1058 HB 1061 HB 1072 HB 1075 HB 1079

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The Committee on State Institutions and Property 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 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Albers of the 56th District, Chairman

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The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 292 HB 783

HB 405 HB 786

HB 646 HB 826

HB 740 HB 843

HB 764 SR 1053

HB 766

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

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Fort Ginn Golden Gooch

Harbison Harper Heath Henson Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E Ligon Lucas McKoon Millar

Miller Murphy Orrock Seay Shafer Sims Staton Tate Thompson, B Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Davis Mullis

Dugan Ramsey

Hill, H. (Excused) Stone

Senator Stone 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 Carter of the 1st introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend John Fender of Pooler, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Tate of the 38th introduced one of the doctors of the day, Dr. Mae T. Morgan.

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Senator Seay of the 34th introduced Doctors J. David Vega and David W. Markham.
Senator Carter of the 1st recognized the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Kevin Halligan and the Grand Marshal of the 2014 St. Patrick's Day Parade, David Roberts on the upcoming occasion of the 2014 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia, commended by SR 1137, adopted previously. Chairman Kevin Halligan and Grand Marshal David Roberts addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Jackson of the 2nd asked unanimous consent that the following bill, having been placed on the Table on Monday, March 3, 2014, be taken from the Table:
HB 978. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st, Bryant of the 162nd, Stephens of the 165th, Gordon of the 163rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority, approved April 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4499), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the membership of such authority; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Jackson of the 2nd.
The consent was granted, and HB 978 was taken from the Table.
Pursuant to Senate Rule 6-3.5(b), HB 978, having been taken from the Table, was placed at the foot of the Senate Rules Calendar.
Senator Davis of the 22nd recognized Tuesday, February 11, 2014, as Math Day at the capitol, commended by SR 886, adopted previously. Dr. Dan Funsch addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Harbison of the 15th recognized February 12, 2014, as the sixth annual Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 968, adopted previously. John Bronner addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd recognized and honored Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division Rangers, commended by SR 770, SR 771, SR 773, and SR 774, adopted previously, for dedicated service.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 1158. By Senator Wilkinson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia State Beekeeper's Association; and for other purposes.

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SR 1159. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Cowsert of the 46th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Debra Murdock, the 2014 Georgia High School Principal of the Year; and for other purposes.
SR 1160. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Beach of the 21st and Seay of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION honoring Harry A. Maddox on the event of his retirement; and for other purposes.
SR 1161. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd and Gooch of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Bradley Warren; and for other purposes.
SR 1162. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Orrock of the 36th, Butler of the 55th, Davenport of the 44th, James of the 35th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association; and for other purposes.
SR 1163. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Carter of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Thelma Pinckney Scott; and for other purposes.
SR 1164. By Senators Hill of the 4th and Williams of the 19th:
A RESOLUTION commending Faye Hussey for her distinguished public service and congratulating her upon her retirement; and for other purposes.
SR 1165. By Senators Butler of the 55th, Tate of the 38th and Davenport of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Sister2Sister and Jubilee Christian Church International - House of Glory; and for other purposes.
SR 1166. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Jackson of the 2nd, Wilkinson of the 50th, Stone of the 23rd, Hill of the 6th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Savannah River Caucus of the South Carolina Legislature; 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 6, 2014
Thirty-third Legislative Day

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

SB 393

Gooch of the 51st LUMPKIN COUNTY WATER AND SEWERAGE AUTHORITY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Lumpkin County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4500), as amended, so as to provide that the chairperson of the board of commissioners shall maintain a position on the authority; to provide for nomination and approval of designees of the chairperson of the board and the chairperson of the development authority; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 822

Unterman of the 45th Shafer of the 48th CITY OF SUWANEE

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Suwanee, approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3729), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1058

Hill of the 6th Beach of the 21st Crane of the 28th Hill of the 32nd James of the 35th Orrock of the 36th Tate of the 38th Fort of the 39th Millar of the 40th Shafer of the 48th Albers of the 56th FULTON COUNTY

HB 1059 HB 1061

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act providing for the appointment of magistrates in Fulton County, approved April 9, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 4368); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Hill of the 6th Beach of the 21st Crane of the 28th Hill of the 32nd James of the 35th Orrock of the 36th Tate of the 38th Fort of the 39th Millar of the 40th Shafer of the 48th Albers of the 56th CITY OF ATLANTA
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing a municipal court of the City of Atlanta (now a division of the State Court of Fulton County), approved August 20, 1913 (Ga. L. 1913, p. 145), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1992 (Ga. L. 1992, p. 6045), so as to revise certain fees; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Hill of the 6th Beach of the 21st Crane of the 28th Hill of the 32nd James of the 35th Orrock of the 36th Tate of the 38th Fort of the 39th Millar of the 40th Shafer of the 48th Albers of the 56th FULTON COUNTY JUVENILE COURT
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the administration of the budget of the Fulton County Juvenile Court; to provide that the chief administrative officer shall have oversight of the budget; to provide that the chief administrative officer, with the approval of the chief judge, shall be authorized to make changes to line item

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appropriations; to provide that any unexpended funds at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse to the general fund of Fulton County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Ginn of the 47th CITY OF WINDER "REDEVELOPMENT POWERS LAW"
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Winder 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.
Ginn of the 47th CITY OF STATHAM "REDEVELOPMENT POWERS LAW"
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Statham 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.
Ginn of the 47th CITY OF BETHLEHEM "REDEVELOPMENT POWERS LAW"
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Bethlehem 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 1075

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.

HB 1077

Cowsert of the 46th Ginn of the 47th ATHENS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Downtown Athens Development Authority, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3533), as amended, which authority was created pursuant to an amendment to the Constitution as contained in Ga. L. 1975, p. 1698, and amended by Ga. L. 1976, p. 1912; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1079

Thompson of the 14th CITY OF HOLLY SPRINGS, COUNTY OF CHEROKEE

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating 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 April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3679), and an Act approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3648), so as to provide for the terms and manner of election of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for posts; 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.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler
Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance
Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 49, nays 3.

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

Senator Thompson of the 33rd moved to suspend the Senate Rules to first read SR 1171, and assign it to committee. There was no objection.

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

SR 1171. By Senators Thompson of the 33rd, Hill of the 32nd, Tippins of the 37th, Thompson of the 14th, Tate of the 38th and others:
A RESOLUTION Honoring the life of Mr. Otis A. Brumby, Jr., and dedicating a bridge in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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

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HB 824 HB 744

SENATE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATIVE DAY
Banking and finance; term "interest" does not include certain fees agreed upon by financial institution and depositor in written agreement between parties; clarify (Substitute)(B&FI-23rd) Smith-134th
General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015 (Substitute)(APPROP-4th) Ralston-7th
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Mullis of the 53rd, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

Senator Stone of the 23rd asked unanimous consent to drop HB 824 to the foot of today's Senate Rules Calendar.

The consent was granted, and HB 824 was placed at the foot of the Rules Calendar.

HB 744. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Hill of the 4th.

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SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE TO H.B. 744 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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: PART I
The sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

HB 744 (FY 2015G)

Governor House

SAC

Revenue Sources Available for Appropriation
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Lottery Proceeds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$20,836,744,620 $20,836,744,620 $20,836,744,620

$18,306,819,505 $18,306,819,505 $18,306,819,505

$1,005,757,534 $1,005,757,534 $1,005,757,534

$947,948,052 $947,948,052 $947,948,052

$142,461,830 $142,461,830 $142,461,830

$1,784,064

$1,784,064

$1,784,064

$167,756,401 $167,756,401 $167,756,401

$264,217,234 $264,217,234 $264,217,234

$12,182,989,627 $12,187,514,285 $12,202,495,772

$3,430,584,522 $3,433,793,006 $3,441,252,395

$96,773,342 $96,773,342 $96,773,342

$613,493

$613,493

$613,493

$102,632,009 $102,632,009 $102,632,009

$10,886,507 $10,886,507 $10,886,507

$14,163,709 $14,163,709 $14,163,709

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Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568 Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFIND 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 Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities University System of Georgia Research Funds 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 Record Center Storage Fees

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$18,302,803 $1,143,641,430
$74,251,057 $55,906,108 $20,411,154 $6,379,916,866 $47,733,582
$2,157,620 $52,316,281 $35,981,142 $330,637,064 $330,741,739 $330,741,739
$0 $25,787,599
$9,551,600 $5,598,819,450
$5,189,025 $5,189,025 $1,992,574 $1,992,574 $4,364,897 $4,364,897 $2,427,213,177 $214,057,828 $2,010,978,820 $202,176,529 $253,921,809 $253,921,809 $1,670,078 $1,670,078 $2,902,428,139
$592,381

$18,302,803 $1,143,641,430
$75,782,283 $55,906,108 $20,411,154 $6,380,124,193 $47,733,582
$2,157,620 $52,316,281 $35,981,142 $330,214,685 $330,741,739 $330,741,739
$0 $25,787,599
$9,551,600 $5,598,819,450
$5,189,025 $5,189,025 $1,992,574 $1,992,574 $4,364,897 $4,364,897 $2,427,213,177 $214,057,828 $2,010,978,820 $202,176,529 $253,921,809 $253,921,809 $1,670,078 $1,670,078 $2,902,428,139
$592,381

$18,302,803 $1,143,641,430
$75,782,283 $55,906,108 $20,411,154 $6,382,489,624 $47,733,582
$2,157,620 $52,316,281 $41,137,809 $330,214,685 $330,741,739 $324,141,739
$6,600,000 $25,787,599
$9,551,600 $5,598,969,450
$5,189,025 $5,189,025 $1,992,574 $1,992,574 $4,364,897 $4,364,897 $2,427,213,177 $214,057,828 $2,010,978,820 $202,176,529 $253,921,809 $253,921,809 $1,670,078 $1,670,078 $2,902,578,139
$592,381

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Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Accounting System Assessments Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Optional Medicaid Services Payments Retirement Payments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Changes in Fund Availability TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds Lottery Proceeds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund Hospital Provider Fee TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$916,746,324 $916,746,324 $916,896,324

$1,985,089,434 $1,985,089,434 $1,985,089,434

$2,039,751

$2,039,751

$2,039,751

$2,039,751

$2,039,751

$2,039,751

$3,729,794,515 $3,744,333,185 $3,744,333,185

$3,721,294,942 $3,740,573,322 $3,740,573,322

$67,874,056 $67,874,056 $67,874,056

$17,142,369 $17,142,369 $17,142,369

$6,988,743

$6,988,743

$6,988,743

$3,150,731,362 $3,170,009,742 $3,170,009,742

$33,927,991 $33,927,991 $33,927,991

$9,806,920

$9,806,920

$9,806,920

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$52,199,835 $52,199,835 $52,199,835

$12,666,404 $12,666,404 $12,666,404

$89,100,000 $89,100,000 $89,100,000

$1,091,572

$1,091,572

$1,091,572

$1,091,572

$1,091,572

$1,091,572

$7,408,001

$2,668,291

$2,668,291

$2,317,133

$2,317,133

$2,317,133

$351,158

$351,158

$351,158

$38,618,553,697 $38,623,078,355 $38,638,209,842

$916,483,139 $884,452,450 $29,860,426 $37,128,839 ($57,296,931)
($204,438) $22,542,793 $467,751,260
$6,990,588

$916,483,139 $884,452,450 $29,860,426 $37,128,839 ($57,296,931)
($204,438) $22,542,793 $472,275,918 $10,199,072

$916,483,139 $884,452,450 $29,860,426 $37,128,839 ($57,296,931)
($204,438) $22,542,793 $496,257,405 $17,658,461

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Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FFIND 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 Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 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 State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments Health Insurance Payments Liability Funds Retirement Payments Unemployment Compensation Funds Federal Funds Transfers TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Reconciliation of Fund Availability to Fund Application TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
Section 1: Georgia Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,617,172

$3,148,398

$3,148,398

$412,676,786 $412,884,113 $415,249,544

$0

$0

$5,156,667

$46,466,714 $46,044,335 $46,044,335

$0

$0

$9,000,000

$0

$0

$2,400,000

$0

$0

$6,600,000

($6,607,215) ($6,607,215) ($6,457,215)

($42,000)

($42,000)

($42,000)

($42,000)

($42,000)

($42,000)

($553,804)

($553,804)

($553,804)

($553,804)

($553,804)

($553,804)

($6,011,411) ($6,011,411) ($5,861,411)

($6,011,411) ($6,011,411) ($5,861,411)

($98,168,578) ($83,629,908) ($83,629,908)

($97,914,467) ($78,636,087) ($78,636,087)

$729,867

$729,867

$729,867

($100,051,950) ($80,773,570) ($80,773,570)

$5,500,000

$5,500,000

$5,500,000

$1,407,616

$1,407,616

$1,407,616

($5,500,000) ($5,500,000) ($5,500,000)

($254,111) ($4,993,821) ($4,993,821)

$1,279,458,606 $1,298,521,934 $1,322,653,421

$9,451,600 $9,451,600 $9,451,600

$9,451,600 $9,451,600 $9,451,600

$451,600 $451,600 $451,600

Section Total - Continuation
$10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104

$10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Lieutenant Governor's Office
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104

$10,325,104 $10,325,104 $10,325,104

$10,585,835 $10,585,835 $10,585,835

Continuation Budget

$1,206,170 $1,206,170 $1,206,170

$1,206,170 $1,206,170 $1,206,170

$1,206,170 $1,206,170 $1,206,170

1.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$22,301

1.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$27,532

1.100 -Lieutenant Governor's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Secretary of the Senate's Office
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,206,170 $1,206,170 $1,206,170

Appropriation (HB 744)

$1,206,170

$1,256,003

$1,206,170

$1,256,003

$1,206,170

$1,256,003

Continuation Budget

$1,120,995 $1,120,995 $1,120,995

$1,120,995 $1,120,995 $1,120,995

$1,120,995 $1,120,995 $1,120,995

2.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$18,395

2.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$8,276

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2.100 -Secretary of the Senate's Office TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Senate
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,120,995 $1,120,995 $1,120,995

Appropriation (HB 744)

$1,120,995

$1,147,666

$1,120,995

$1,147,666

$1,120,995

$1,147,666

Continuation Budget

$6,988,331 $6,988,331 $6,988,331

$6,988,331 $6,988,331 $6,988,331

$6,988,331 $6,988,331 $6,988,331

3.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$77,485

3.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$49,215

3.100 -Senate TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,988,331 $6,988,331 $6,988,331

Appropriation (HB 744)

$6,988,331

$7,115,031

$6,988,331

$7,115,031

$6,988,331

$7,115,031

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

$1,009,608 $1,009,608 $1,009,608

$1,009,608 $1,009,608 $1,009,608

$1,009,608 $1,009,608 $1,009,608

4.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$21,687

4.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$35,840

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4.100 -Senate Budget and Evaluation Office

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide budget development and evaluation expertise to the State Senate.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,009,608

$1,009,608

$1,067,135

State General Funds

$1,009,608

$1,009,608

$1,067,135

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,009,608

$1,009,608

$1,067,135

Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

$18,705,323 $18,705,323 $18,705,323

$18,705,323 $18,705,323 $18,705,323

House of Representatives

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

5.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$166,649

$166,649

5.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$122,197

$122,197

5.100-House of Representatives TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,416,477 $18,416,477 $18,416,477

Appropriation (HB 744)
$18,705,323 $18,705,323 $18,705,323 $18,705,323 $18,705,323 $18,705,323

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$9,885,673

$9,885,673

$9,885,673

$9,885,673

$9,885,673

$9,885,673

$9,885,673 $9,885,673 $9,885,673

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$9,885,673 $9,885,673 $9,885,673

$10,043,865 $10,043,865 $10,043,865

$10,043,865 $10,043,865 $10,043,865

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

$4,637,002 $4,637,002 $4,637,002

$4,637,002 $4,637,002 $4,637,002

$4,637,002 $4,637,002 $4,637,002

6.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$30,469

$30,469

6.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$15,826

$15,826

6.3 Transfer funds from the Legislative Fiscal Office to the Ancillary Activities program for projected expenditures.

State General Funds

$1,050,745

$1,050,745

6.100 -Ancillary Activities

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the legislative branch of government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,637,002

State General Funds

$4,637,002

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,637,002

Appropriation (HB 744)

$5,734,042 $5,734,042 $5,734,042

$5,734,042 $5,734,042 $5,734,042

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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

$2,296,176 $2,296,176 $2,296,176

$2,296,176 $2,296,176 $2,296,176

$2,296,176 $2,296,176 $2,296,176

7.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$16,060

$16,060

7.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$3,677

$3,677

7.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$8,346

$8,346

7.4 Transfer funds from the Legislative Fiscal Office to the Ancillary Activities program for projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($1,050,745) ($1,050,745)

7.100-Legislative Fiscal Office

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,296,176

$1,273,514

$1,273,514

State General Funds

$2,296,176

$1,273,514

$1,273,514

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,296,176

$1,273,514

$1,273,514

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

$2,952,495 $2,952,495 $2,952,495

$2,952,495 $2,952,495 $2,952,495

$2,952,495 $2,952,495 $2,952,495

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8.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$57,152

$57,152

8.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$26,662

$26,662

8.100 -Office of Legislative Counsel

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide bill-drafting services, advice and counsel for members of the General Assembly.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,952,495

$3,036,309

$3,036,309

State General Funds

$2,952,495

$3,036,309

$3,036,309

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,952,495

$3,036,309

$3,036,309

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$30,606,325 $30,606,325

$30,606,325 $30,606,325

$682,000

$682,000

$682,000

$682,000

$682,000

$682,000

$31,288,325 $31,288,325

$30,606,325 $30,606,325
$682,000 $682,000 $682,000 $31,288,325

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$31,232,310 $31,232,310
$640,000 $640,000 $640,000 $31,872,310

$32,450,200 $32,450,200
$640,000 $640,000 $640,000 $33,090,200

$33,450,200 $33,450,200
$640,000 $640,000 $640,000 $34,090,200

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

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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 nonprofit 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

$26,563,929 $26,563,929
$682,000 $682,000 $682,000 $27,245,929

$26,563,929 $26,563,929
$682,000 $682,000 $682,000 $27,245,929

$26,563,929 $26,563,929
$682,000 $682,000 $682,000 $27,245,929

9.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$521,300

$521,300

$521,300

9.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$156,250

$156,250

9.3 Reduce funds for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act audit work.

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

($42,000)

($42,000)

($42,000)

9.4 Increase funds for personnel for recruitment and retention initiatives.

State General Funds

$1,000,000

$2,000,000

9.100 -Audit and Assurance Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$27,085,229 $28,241,479 $29,241,479

State General Funds

$27,085,229 $28,241,479 $29,241,479

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$640,000 $640,000 $640,000 $27,725,229

$640,000 $640,000 $640,000 $28,881,479

$640,000 $640,000 $640,000 $29,881,479

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

$1,669,749 $1,669,749 $1,669,749

$1,669,749 $1,669,749 $1,669,749

$1,669,749 $1,669,749 $1,669,749

10.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$45,700

$45,700

$45,700

10.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$1,640

$1,640

10.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$25,000

$25,000

10.100-Departmental Administration

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,715,449

State General Funds

$1,715,449

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,715,449

Appropriation (HB 744)

$1,742,089 $1,742,089 $1,742,089

$1,742,089 $1,742,089 $1,742,089

Immigration Enforcement Review Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse members of the Immigration Enforcement Review Board for expenses incurred in

connection with the investigation and review of complaints alleging failure of public agencies or employees to properly adhere to

federal and state laws related to the federal work authorization program E-Verify.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000 $20,000 $20,000

$20,000 $20,000 $20,000

$20,000 $20,000 $20,000

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11.100-Immigration Enforcement Review Board

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse members of the Immigration Enforcement Review Board for expenses incurred in

connection with the investigation and review of complaints alleging failure of public agencies or employees to properly adhere to

federal and state laws related to the federal work authorization program E-Verify.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

State General Funds

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

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

$248,987 $248,987 $248,987

$248,987 $248,987 $248,987

$248,987 $248,987 $248,987

12.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,885

$2,885

$2,885

12.100 -Legislative Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$251,872

$251,872

$251,872

State General Funds

$251,872

$251,872

$251,872

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$251,872

$251,872

$251,872

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,103,660 $2,103,660 $2,103,660

$2,103,660 $2,103,660 $2,103,660

$2,103,660 $2,103,660 $2,103,660

13.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$56,100

$56,100

$56,100

13.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$35,000

$35,000

13.100 -Statewide Equalized Adjusted Property Tax Digest

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,159,760

$2,194,760

$2,194,760

State General Funds

$2,159,760

$2,194,760

$2,194,760

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,159,760

$2,194,760

$2,194,760

Section 5: Appeals, Court of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$14,441,605 $14,441,605

$14,441,605 $14,441,605

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$150,000

$14,591,605 $14,591,605

$14,441,605 $14,441,605
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $14,591,605

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$15,155,588 $15,155,588
$150,000

$15,096,204 $15,096,204
$150,000

$15,261,930 $15,261,930
$150,000

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$150,000 $150,000 $15,305,588

$150,000 $150,000 $15,246,204

$150,000 $150,000 $15,411,930

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

$14,441,605 $14,441,605
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $14,591,605

$14,441,605 $14,441,605
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $14,591,605

$14,441,605 $14,441,605
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $14,591,605

14.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System and the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$292,312

$292,312

$292,312

14.2 Increase funds for personnel for one documents clerk position.

State General Funds

$52,159

$52,159

$52,159

14.3 Increase funds for personnel for two staff attorney positions.

State General Funds

$354,724

$256,626

$354,724

14.4 Increase funds for information technology. (H and S:Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings)

State General Funds

$14,788

$14,788

$14,788

14.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$68,714

$136,342

14.6 Reduce funds to eliminate one-time funds for e-voting software.

State General Funds

($30,000)

($30,000)

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14.100 -Court of Appeals

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$15,155,588 $15,155,588
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $15,305,588

$15,096,204 $15,096,204
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $15,246,204

$15,261,930 $15,261,930
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $15,411,930

Section 6: Judicial Council
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

Section Total - Continuation

$12,322,112 $12,322,112

$12,322,112 $12,322,112

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$2,552,935

$1,144,998

$1,144,998

$1,144,998

$1,144,998

$1,144,998

$1,144,998

$16,020,045 $16,020,045

$12,322,112 $12,322,112
$2,552,935 $2,552,935 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $16,020,045

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

Section Total - Final
$14,076,141 $14,076,141
$2,552,935 $2,552,935 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $17,774,074

$14,048,976 $14,048,976
$2,552,935 $2,552,935 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $17,746,909

$13,461,113 $13,461,113
$2,552,935 $2,552,935 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $1,144,998 $17,159,046

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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 Accountability Court Committee. 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 State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$353,015 $353,015 $353,015

$353,015 $353,015 $353,015

$353,015 $353,015 $353,015

15.1 Increase funds for personnel for one certification program officer position.

State General Funds

$78,806

$78,806

$78,806

15.2 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,414

$4,414

15.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$1,483

$1,822

15.100 -Accountability Courts

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Accountability Court Committee. 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

$431,821

$437,718

$438,057

State General Funds

$431,821

$437,718

$438,057

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$431,821

$437,718

$438,057

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890

$0 $0 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890

$0 $0 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890 $172,890

16.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,962

$0

16.100-Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$0

$3,962

$0

State General Funds

$0

$3,962

$0

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

$172,890

$176,852

$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

$471,789 $471,789 $703,203 $703,203 $703,203 $1,174,992

$471,789 $471,789 $703,203 $703,203 $703,203 $1,174,992

$471,789 $471,789 $703,203 $703,203 $703,203 $1,174,992

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17.1 Increase funds for personnel for one educational event coordinator position for the training of judges.

State General Funds

$39,182

$0

$0

17.100 -Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$510,971

$471,789

$471,789

State General Funds

$510,971

$471,789

$471,789

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$703,203

$703,203

$703,203

Sales and Services

$703,203

$703,203

$703,203

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$703,203

$703,203

$703,203

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,214,174

$1,174,992

$1,174,992

Judicial Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to support accountability courts and the

Judicial Council Accountability Court Committee; 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

$10,178,804 $10,178,804
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $13,000,644

$10,178,804 $10,178,804
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $13,000,644

$10,178,804 $10,178,804
$2,552,935 $2,552,935
$268,905 $268,905 $268,905 $13,000,644

18.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

State General Funds

$410,508

$395,867

$395,867

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18.2 Increase funds for personnel for one executive director position for the Council of Probate Court Judges.

State General Funds

$111,363

$0

$0

18.3 Increase funds for operations for regulatory oversight of misdemeanor probation providers.

State General Funds

$66,320

$66,320

$66,320

18.4 Increase funds for the rental rate increase by Georgia Building Authority. State General Funds

$6,329

$6,329

$6,329

18.5 Increase funds to support the statewide e-filing portal for all courts. State General Funds

$208,000

$208,000

$0

18.6 Increase funds for the creation of a Family Law Information Center in the Pataula Judicial Circuit.

State General Funds

$61,019

$0

$0

18.7 Increase funds for grants to local organizations providing civil legal services to victims of domestic violence. (H:Increase funds for grants to local organizations for civil legal services to victims of domestic violence; administrative costs shall not exceed 2%)(S:Increase funds for grants to local organizations for civil legal services to victims of domestic violence and coordinate with the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to leverage additional federal and other funds for these services; all funds should support direct services)

State General Funds

$772,502

$772,502

$386,251

18.8 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$147,851

$147,851

18.9 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

($9,750)

($9,750)

18.10 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$42,385

$51,889

18.100 -Judicial Council

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative Office of the Courts; to support accountability courts and the

Judicial Council Accountability Court Committee; 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

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Georgia Commission on Family Violence, and the Children and Family Courts division; and to support the Committee on Justice for

Children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,814,845 $11,808,308 $11,223,561

State General Funds

$11,814,845 $11,808,308 $11,223,561

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

$14,636,685 $14,630,148 $14,045,401

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

$518,504

$518,504

$518,504

State General Funds

$518,504

$518,504

$518,504

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$518,504

$518,504

$518,504

19.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$6,508

$6,508

19.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$2,187

$2,694

19.100 -Judicial Qualifications Commission

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$518,504

$527,199

$527,706

State General Funds

$518,504

$527,199

$527,706

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$518,504

$527,199

$527,706

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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

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

$800,000 $800,000 $800,000

20.100 -Resource Center

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$800,000

$800,000

State General Funds

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000

$800,000

$800,000

Section 7: Juvenile Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$6,787,786

$6,787,786

$6,787,786

$6,787,786

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

$447,456

$7,235,242

$7,235,242

$6,787,786 $6,787,786
$447,456 $447,456 $7,235,242

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$7,018,849 $7,018,849
$447,456 $447,456 $7,466,305

$7,029,264 $7,029,264
$447,456 $447,456 $7,476,720

$7,029,264 $7,029,264
$447,456 $447,456 $7,476,720

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,483,391 $1,483,391
$447,456 $447,456 $1,930,847

$1,483,391 $1,483,391
$447,456 $447,456 $1,930,847

$1,483,391 $1,483,391
$447,456 $447,456 $1,930,847

21.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$10,415

$10,415

21.100 -Council of Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,483,391 $1,483,391
$447,456 $447,456 $1,930,847

$1,493,806 $1,493,806
$447,456 $447,456 $1,941,262

$1,493,806 $1,493,806
$447,456 $447,456 $1,941,262

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

$5,304,395 $5,304,395 $5,304,395

$5,304,395 $5,304,395 $5,304,395

$5,304,395 $5,304,395 $5,304,395

22.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,505

$7,505

22.2 Increase funds for Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges pursuant to O.C.G.A. 15-11-18.

State General Funds

$223,558

$223,558

$7,505 $223,558

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22.100 -Grants to Counties for Juvenile Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is for payment of state funds to circuits to pay for juvenile court judges salaries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,535,458

$5,535,458

$5,535,458

State General Funds

$5,535,458

$5,535,458

$5,535,458

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,535,458

$5,535,458

$5,535,458

Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$63,058,532 $63,058,532

$63,058,532 $63,058,532

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$64,860,659 $64,860,659

Section Total - Final
$67,268,976 $67,268,976
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $69,071,103

$65,971,366 $65,971,366
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $67,773,493

$63,058,532 $63,058,532
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $64,860,659
$67,200,857 $67,200,857
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $69,002,984

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

$185,580 $185,580 $185,580

$185,580 $185,580 $185,580

$185,580 $185,580 $185,580

23.100 -Council of Superior Court Clerks (PAC)

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$185,580 $185,580 $185,580

$185,580 $185,580 $185,580

$185,580 $185,580 $185,580

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 Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$56,952,881 $56,952,881
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $58,755,008

$56,952,881 $56,952,881
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $58,755,008

$56,952,881 $56,952,881
$1,802,127 $1,802,127 $1,802,127 $58,755,008

24.1 Increase funds for personnel to reflect promotional increases for experienced assistant district attorneys.

State General Funds

$867,160

$867,160

$867,160

24.2 Increase funds for personnel for 35 additional assistant district attorneys. (S:Increase funds for personnel for 15 additional assistant district attorneys)

State General Funds

$2,746,864

$0

$1,177,230

24.3 Increase funds for personnel to annualize two assistant district attorneys in the Chattahoochee and Oconee Judicial circuits as provided in HB451 (2013 session).

State General Funds

$104,522

$104,522

$104,522

24.4 Increase funds for district attorney court travel and training.

State General Funds

$369,713

$150,000

$150,000

24.5 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$882,309

$882,309

24.6 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$434,039

$434,039

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24.7 Increase funds for personnel for two Assistant District Attorneys to reflect the new judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross Judicial Circuits starting April 1, 2015. (S:Increase funds for personnel for two Assistant District Attorneys to reflect the new judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross Judicial Circuits starting January 1, 2015)

State General Funds

$52,261

$104,522

24.100-District Attorneys

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$61,041,140 $59,443,172 $60,672,663

State General Funds

$61,041,140 $59,443,172 $60,672,663

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

Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

$1,802,127

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,843,267 $61,245,299 $62,474,790

Prosecuting Attorneys' 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

$5,920,071 $5,920,071 $5,920,071

$5,920,071 $5,920,071 $5,920,071

25.1 Increase funds for personnel to reflect promotional increases for experienced attorneys.

State General Funds

$25,342

$0

25.2 Increase funds to reflect an increase in risk management premiums.

State General Funds

$96,843

$96,843

25.3 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$275,601

25.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$15,158

$5,920,071 $5,920,071 $5,920,071
$0
$96,843
$275,601
$15,158

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25.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$34,941

$34,941

25.100 -Prosecuting Attorneys' Council

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist Georgia's District Attorneys and State Court Solicitors.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,042,256

$6,342,614

$6,342,614

State General Funds

$6,042,256

$6,342,614

$6,342,614

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,042,256

$6,342,614

$6,342,614

Section 9: Superior Courts
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$62,255,828 $62,255,828 $62,255,828 $62,255,828 $62,255,828 $62,255,828

Section Total - Final
$64,734,075 $64,734,075 $64,734,075

$64,752,116 $64,752,116 $64,752,116

$62,255,828 $62,255,828 $62,255,828
$64,696,062 $64,696,062 $64,696,062

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

$1,317,131 $1,317,131 $1,317,131

$1,317,131 $1,317,131 $1,317,131

26.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$25,111

$25,111

26.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$7,112

$0

$1,317,131 $1,317,131 $1,317,131
$25,111
$0

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26.3 Increase funds for personnel for one project coordinator position.

State General Funds

$88,215

$0

$0

26.4 Increase funds for operations.

State General Funds

$12,914

$0

$0

26.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$11,602

$11,602

26.100 -Council of Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,450,483

$1,353,844

$1,353,844

State General Funds

$1,450,483

$1,353,844

$1,353,844

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,450,483

$1,353,844

$1,353,844

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

$2,383,335 $2,383,335 $2,383,335

$2,383,335 $2,383,335 $2,383,335

$2,383,335 $2,383,335 $2,383,335

27.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$46,229

$46,229

27.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$12,988

$0

27.3 Increase funds for personnel to restore funds from previous budget reductions.

State General Funds

$18,051

$18,051

$46,229 $0 $0

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27.4 Increase funds for operations.

State General Funds

$135,000

$50,000

$0

27.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$20,602

$20,602

27.100 -Judicial Administrative Districts

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,595,603

$2,518,217

$2,450,166

State General Funds

$2,595,603

$2,518,217

$2,450,166

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,595,603

$2,518,217

$2,450,166

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

$58,555,362 $58,555,362 $58,555,362

$58,555,362 $58,555,362 $58,555,362

$58,555,362 $58,555,362 $58,555,362

28.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$310,583

$310,583

$310,583

28.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

State General Funds

$691,149

$691,149

$691,149

28.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan.

State General Funds

$337,678

$0

$0

28.4 Increase funds for personnel to annualize two judgeships for the Chattahoochee and Oconee Judicial Circuits created in HB451 (2013 Session).

State General Funds

$350,207

$350,207

$350,207

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28.5 Increase funds for personnel for two law clerk positions.

State General Funds

$122,472

$122,472

$122,472

28.6 Increase funds for personnel for salary step increases for 30 secretaries.

State General Funds

$212,480

$133,674

$133,674

28.7 Increase funds for personnel to restore funds from previous budget reductions.

State General Funds

$168,558

$168,558

$0

28.8 Eliminate funds for the initial setup of the Piedmont and Bell-Forsyth judgeships created in SB356 (2012 Session).

State General Funds

($60,500)

($60,500)

($60,500)

28.9 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$5,423

$5,423

28.10 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$422,572

$422,572

28.11 Increase funds for two new judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross Judicial Circuits starting April 1, 2015. (S:Increase funds for two new judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross Judicial Circuits starting January 1, 2015)

State General Funds

$180,555

$361,110

28.100 -Superior Court Judges

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$60,687,989 $60,880,055 $60,892,052

State General Funds

$60,687,989 $60,880,055 $60,892,052

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,687,989 $60,880,055 $60,892,052

Section 10: Supreme Court
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$9,392,560

$9,392,560

$9,392,560

$9,392,560

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$9,392,560 $9,392,560 $1,859,823

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,252,383
Section Total - Final
$10,076,293 $10,076,293
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,936,116

$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,252,383
$10,359,604 $10,359,604
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $12,219,427

$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,252,383
$10,168,461 $10,168,461
$1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $12,028,284

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

$9,392,560 $9,392,560 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,252,383

$9,392,560 $9,392,560 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,252,383

$9,392,560 $9,392,560 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $1,859,823 $11,252,383

29.1 Increase funds for personnel to fill one Fiscal Services position.

State General Funds

$64,156

$64,156

$0

29.2 Increase funds for personnel for two staff attorney positions. (S:Increase funds for personnel for one staff attorney position)

State General Funds

$256,626

$256,626

$128,313

29.3 Increase funds for a one-time increase in information technology costs to update the Court's operating system.

State General Funds

$306,785

$306,785

$306,785

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29.4 Increase funds to reflect an increase in the annual dues charged by the National Center for State Courts.

State General Funds

$27,414

$27,414

$27,414

29.5 Increase funds for a secure document destruction contract.

State General Funds

$27,408

$27,408

$12,000

29.6 Increase funds for contracts to reflect an adjustment in fees for legal research licensing.

State General Funds

$1,344

$1,344

$1,344

29.7 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$175,267

$175,267

29.8 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$967

$967

29.9 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$62,158

$78,892

29.10 Increase funds for personnel to annualize one staff attorney position.

State General Funds

$62,357

$62,357

29.11 Reduce funds to digitize paper records.

State General Funds

($17,438)

($17,438)

29.100 -Supreme Court of Georgia

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$10,076,293 $10,359,604 $10,168,461

State General Funds

$10,076,293 $10,359,604 $10,168,461

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

Sales and Services

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

$1,859,823

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,936,116 $12,219,427 $12,028,284

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Section 11: Accounting Office, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$4,951,149

$4,951,149

$4,951,149

$4,951,149

$16,412,502 $16,412,502

$16,412,502 $16,412,502

$16,412,502 $16,412,502

$21,363,651 $21,363,651

$4,951,149 $4,951,149 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $21,363,651

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Accounting System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$5,093,761 $5,093,761 $17,142,369 $17,142,369 $17,142,369 $22,236,130

$5,093,761 $5,093,761 $17,142,369 $17,142,369 $17,142,369 $22,236,130

$5,093,761 $5,093,761 $17,142,369 $17,142,369 $17,142,369 $22,236,130

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

$3,626,413 $3,626,413 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $20,038,915

$3,626,413 $3,626,413 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $20,038,915

$3,626,413 $3,626,413 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $16,412,502 $20,038,915

30.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$89,546

$89,546

30.2 Increase funds for billings for TeamWorks Financials to reflect statewide adjustments.

Accounting System Assessments

$729,867

$729,867

$89,546 $729,867

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30.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$27,540

$27,540

$27,540

30.100 -State Accounting Office

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$3,743,499

$3,743,499

$3,743,499

State General Funds

$3,743,499

$3,743,499

$3,743,499

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$17,142,369 $17,142,369 $17,142,369

State Funds Transfers

$17,142,369 $17,142,369 $17,142,369

Accounting System Assessments

$17,142,369 $17,142,369 $17,142,369

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,885,868 $20,885,868 $20,885,868

Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, Georgia

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

$1,324,736

$1,324,736

$1,324,736

State General Funds

$1,324,736

$1,324,736

$1,324,736

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,324,736

$1,324,736

$1,324,736

31.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$18,694

$18,694

$18,694

31.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$6,832

$6,832

$6,832

31.100-Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Section 12: Administrative Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS 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
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,350,262 $1,350,262 $1,350,262

$1,350,262 $1,350,262 $1,350,262

$1,350,262 $1,350,262 $1,350,262

Section Total - Continuation

$4,890,092

$4,890,092

$4,890,092

$4,890,092

$21,140,298 $21,140,298

$4,024,897

$4,024,897

$4,024,897

$4,024,897

$36,619

$36,619

$36,619

$36,619

$15,121,629 $15,121,629

$15,121,629 $15,121,629

$1,957,153

$1,957,153

$1,957,153

$1,957,153

$173,584,762 $173,584,762

$173,584,762 $173,584,762

$28,083,447 $28,083,447

$28,427,991 $28,427,991

$9,806,920

$9,806,920

$18,166,404 $18,166,404

$89,100,000 $89,100,000

$199,615,152 $199,615,152

$4,890,092 $4,890,092 $21,140,298 $4,024,897 $4,024,897
$36,619 $36,619 $15,121,629 $15,121,629 $1,957,153 $1,957,153 $173,584,762 $173,584,762 $28,083,447 $28,427,991 $9,806,920 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $199,615,152

Section Total - Final
$5,004,113 $5,004,113 $21,333,558 $4,024,897 $4,024,897
$36,619

$4,898,113 $4,898,113 $21,333,558 $4,024,897 $4,024,897
$36,619

$4,878,113 $4,878,113 $21,333,558 $4,024,897 $4,024,897
$36,619

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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
State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Merit System Assessments Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,619 $15,314,889 $15,314,889
$1,957,153 $1,957,153 $173,584,762 $173,584,762 $28,083,447 $33,927,991 $9,806,920 $12,666,404 $89,100,000 $199,922,433

$36,619 $15,314,889 $15,314,889
$1,957,153 $1,957,153 $173,584,762 $173,584,762 $28,083,447 $33,927,991 $9,806,920 $12,666,404 $89,100,000 $199,816,433

$36,619 $15,314,889 $15,314,889
$1,957,153 $1,957,153 $173,584,762 $173,584,762 $28,083,447 $33,927,991 $9,806,920 $12,666,404 $89,100,000 $199,796,433

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 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 State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,835,465 $36,619 $36,619 $3,382,114 $3,382,114 $416,732 $416,732 $1,894,267 $1,894,267 $741,832 $1,152,435 $5,729,732

$0 $0 $3,835,465 $36,619 $36,619 $3,382,114 $3,382,114 $416,732 $416,732 $1,894,267 $1,894,267 $741,832 $1,152,435 $5,729,732

$0 $0 $3,835,465 $36,619 $36,619 $3,382,114 $3,382,114 $416,732 $416,732 $1,894,267 $1,894,267 $741,832 $1,152,435 $5,729,732

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32.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

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 State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,835,465 $36,619 $36,619
$3,382,114 $3,382,114
$416,732 $416,732 $1,894,267 $1,894,267 $741,832 $1,152,435 $5,729,732

$3,835,465 $36,619 $36,619
$3,382,114 $3,382,114
$416,732 $416,732 $1,894,267 $1,894,267 $741,832 $1,152,435 $5,729,732

$3,835,465 $36,619 $36,619
$3,382,114 $3,382,114
$416,732 $416,732 $1,894,267 $1,894,267 $741,832 $1,152,435 $5,729,732

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 Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141

$0 $0 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141

$0 $0 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141

33.100-Fleet Management

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141

$1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141

$1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141 $1,020,141

Human Resources Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services for statewide human resources in support of state agencies, the

State Personnel Board, and employees; develop human resource policies, create job descriptions and classification, develop fair and

consistent compensation practices, and administer the employee benefits program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485

$0 $0 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485

$0 $0 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485

34.100-Human Resources Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services for statewide human resources in support of state agencies, the

State Personnel Board, and employees; develop human resource policies, create job descriptions and classification, develop fair and

consistent compensation practices, and administer the employee benefits program.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Merit System Assessments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485

$8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485

$8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485 $8,654,485

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $161,735,205 $161,735,205 $26,040,810 $28,427,991 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $162,735,205

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $161,735,205 $161,735,205 $26,040,810 $28,427,991 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $162,735,205

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $161,735,205 $161,735,205 $26,040,810 $28,427,991 $18,166,404 $89,100,000 $162,735,205

35.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to the General Liability Trust Fund premium.

Liability Funds

$5,500,000

$5,500,000

35.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund premium.

Unemployment Compensation Funds

($5,500,000) ($5,500,000)

$5,500,000 ($5,500,000)

35.100 -Risk Management

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Liability Funds Unemployment Compensation Funds Workers Compensation Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $161,735,205 $161,735,205 $26,040,810 $33,927,991 $12,666,404 $89,100,000 $162,735,205

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $161,735,205 $161,735,205 $26,040,810 $33,927,991 $12,666,404 $89,100,000 $162,735,205

$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $161,735,205 $161,735,205 $26,040,810 $33,927,991 $12,666,404 $89,100,000 $162,735,205

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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 $10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374

$0 $0 $10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374

$0 $0 $10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374 $10,719,374

36.1 Department of Administrative Services is authorized to retain only $10,912,624 for Purchasing and $2,125,974 for Departmental Administration, and shall provide a payment of at least $1,006,740 to the Office of the State Treasurer. All additional funds collected by the program shall be remitted to the Office of the State Treasurer by the end of the fiscal year.

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$193,260

$193,260

$193,260

36.100 -State Purchasing

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,912,634 $10,912,634 $10,912,634 $10,912,634

$10,912,634 $10,912,634 $10,912,634 $10,912,634

$10,912,634 $10,912,634 $10,912,634 $10,912,634

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421

$0 $0 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421

$0 $0 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421

37.100 -Surplus Property

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421

$1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421

$1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421 $1,460,421

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

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

$39,506 $39,506 $39,506

38.100 -Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need

applications.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

State General Funds

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,506

$39,506

$39,506

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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, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial court with concurrent jurisdiction

with the superior courts of Georgia which will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,890,660 $2,890,660 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $4,191,465

$2,890,660 $2,890,660 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $4,191,465

$2,890,660 $2,890,660 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $4,191,465

39.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$52,622

$52,622

$52,622

39.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$19,547

$19,547

$19,547

39.3 Increase funds for the Georgia Tax Tribunal for operations.

State General Funds

$36,918

$36,918

$36,918

39.100-Administrative Hearings, Office of State

Appropriation (HB 744)

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, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial court with concurrent jurisdiction

with the superior courts of Georgia which will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,999,747 $2,999,747 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $4,300,552

$2,999,747 $2,999,747 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $4,300,552

$2,999,747 $2,999,747 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $1,300,805 $4,300,552

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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 $4,104,897 $4,024,897 $4,024,897 $80,000 $80,000 $4,104,897

$0 $0 $4,104,897 $4,024,897 $4,024,897 $80,000 $80,000 $4,104,897

$0 $0 $4,104,897 $4,024,897 $4,024,897 $80,000 $80,000 $4,104,897

40.100 -State Treasurer, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,104,897 $4,024,897 $4,024,897
$80,000 $80,000 $4,104,897

$4,104,897 $4,024,897 $4,024,897
$80,000 $80,000 $4,104,897

$4,104,897 $4,024,897 $4,024,897
$80,000 $80,000 $4,104,897

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

$959,926 $959,926 $959,926

$959,926 $959,926 $959,926

$959,926 $959,926 $959,926

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41.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,142

$3,142

$3,142

41.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$1,792

$1,792

$1,792

41.3 Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures.

State General Funds

($106,000)

($126,000)

41.100 -Payments to Georgia Aviation Authority

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$964,860

$858,860

$838,860

State General Funds

$964,860

$858,860

$838,860

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$964,860

$858,860

$838,860

The Department is authorized to assess no more than $73.00 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 13: Agriculture, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$40,140,382 $40,140,382

$40,140,382 $40,140,382

$6,492,871

$6,492,871

$6,492,871

$6,492,871

$636,171

$636,171

$636,171

$636,171

$411,171

$411,171

$225,000

$225,000

$47,269,424 $47,269,424

$40,140,382 $40,140,382
$6,492,871 $6,492,871
$636,171 $636,171 $411,171 $225,000 $47,269,424

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Final
$43,898,672 $43,898,672

$44,147,401 $44,147,401

$41,729,515 $41,729,515

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,346,873 $7,346,873
$837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $1,083,079 $636,171 $411,171 $225,000 $446,908 $446,908 $53,166,339

$7,346,873 $7,346,873
$837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $1,083,079 $636,171 $411,171 $225,000 $446,908 $446,908 $53,415,068

$6,837,012 $6,837,012
$636,171 $636,171 $411,171 $225,000
$49,202,698

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

$2,855,370 $2,855,370 $2,855,370

$2,855,370 $2,855,370 $2,855,370

$2,855,370 $2,855,370 $2,855,370

42.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$13,635

$13,635

$13,635

42.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$18,900

$18,900

$18,900

42.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($11,436) and retiree health benefits ($10,932).

State General Funds

$22,368

$22,368

$22,368

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42.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,910,273

$2,910,273

$2,910,273

State General Funds

$2,910,273

$2,910,273

$2,910,273

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,910,273

$2,910,273

$2,910,273

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; and by monitoring, inspecting, and regulating elevators,

amusement park rides, and boilers. 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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,607,081 $23,607,081
$6,492,871 $6,492,871
$225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $30,324,952

$23,607,081 $23,607,081
$6,492,871 $6,492,871
$225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $30,324,952

$23,607,081 $23,607,081
$6,492,871 $6,492,871
$225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $30,324,952

43.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$414,615

$414,615

43.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$18,024

$18,024

$414,615 $18,024

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43.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$157,962

$157,962

$157,962

43.4 Increase funds for personnel to reflect Food Safety Inspector salary adjustments ($388,702) and to fill eight vacancies ($336,134). (H:Increase funds for personnel to reflect Consumer Protection inspector salary adjustments ($556,741) and to fill eight vacancies ($336,134))

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$724,836 $344,141 $1,068,977

$892,875 $344,141 $1,237,016

$724,836 $344,141 $1,068,977

43.5 Utilize existing funds to contract with the Department of Revenue to audit GATE program compliance. (H:YES)(S:Reduce funds to audit GATE program compliance in the Department of Revenue)

State General Funds

$0

($100,000)

43.99 SAC: 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. House: 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. Governor: 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

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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.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

43.100-Consumer Protection

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$24,922,518 $25,090,557 $24,822,518

State General Funds

$24,922,518 $25,090,557 $24,822,518

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,837,012

$6,837,012

$6,837,012

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,837,012

$6,837,012

$6,837,012

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$225,000

$225,000

$225,000

State Funds Transfers

$225,000

$225,000

$225,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$225,000

$225,000

$225,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,984,530 $32,152,569 $31,884,530

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,418,249 $4,418,249 $4,418,249

$4,418,249 $4,418,249 $4,418,249

$4,418,249 $4,418,249 $4,418,249

44.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$73,835

$73,835

$73,835

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44.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$2,167

$2,167

$2,167

44.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$30,565

$30,565

$30,565

44.4 Transfer funds from the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate administrative functions.

State General Funds

$75,000

$0

44.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,524,816

$4,599,816

$4,524,816

State General Funds

$4,524,816

$4,599,816

$4,524,816

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,524,816

$4,599,816

$4,524,816

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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,624,365 $5,624,365
$411,171 $411,171 $411,171 $6,035,536

$5,624,365 $5,624,365
$411,171 $411,171 $411,171 $6,035,536

$5,624,365 $5,624,365
$411,171 $411,171 $411,171 $6,035,536

45.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$68,156

$68,156

45.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$2,624

$2,624

$68,156 $2,624

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45.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$30,087

$30,087

$30,087

45.4 Increase funds for marketing for the Georgia Grown program.

State General Funds

$150,000

$50,000

45.100-Marketing and Promotion

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$5,725,232

$5,875,232

$5,775,232

State General Funds

$5,725,232

$5,875,232

$5,775,232

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$411,171

$411,171

$411,171

State Funds Transfers

$411,171

$411,171

$411,171

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$411,171

$411,171

$411,171

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,136,403

$6,286,403

$6,186,403

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

$2,680,399 $2,680,399 $2,680,399

$2,680,399 $2,680,399 $2,680,399

$2,680,399 $2,680,399 $2,680,399

46.1 Increase funds for new lab operations. State General Funds

$50,000

46.100-Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,680,399

$2,680,399

$2,730,399

State General Funds

$2,680,399

$2,680,399

$2,730,399

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,680,399

$2,680,399

$2,730,399

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Soil and Water Conservation

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

47.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$41,020

$41,020

$0

47.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$1,292

$1,292

$0

47.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$15,224

$15,224

$0

47.98 Transfer funds and 28 positions from the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to consolidate operations with the Department of Agriculture. (H:Transfer funds and 26 positions from the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to consolidate operations with the Department of Agriculture)

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$2,111,621

$1,967,311

$0

$509,861

$509,861

$0

$837,715

$837,715

$0

$446,908

$446,908

$0

$3,906,105

$3,761,795

$0

47.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of agricultural water irrigation systems, by providing grants to encourage the reduction of erosion and other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance and teaching best management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and sedimentation control personnel and plans, by inspecting, maintaining, and providing assistance to the owners of USDA flood control structures, and by providing funds for planning and research on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of agricultural water irrigation systems, by providing grants to encourage the reduction of erosion and other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance and teaching best management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and sedimentation control personnel and plans, by inspecting, maintaining, and providing assistance to the owners of USDA flood control structures, and by providing funds for planning and research on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control.

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Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of agricultural water irrigation systems, by providing grants to encourage the reduction of erosion and other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance and teaching best management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and sedimentation control personnel and plans, by inspecting, maintaining, and providing assistance to the owners of USDA flood control structures, and by providing funds for planning and research on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

47.100 -Soil and Water Conservation

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia by

increasing the uniformity and efficiency of agricultural water irrigation systems, by providing grants to encourage the reduction of

erosion and other non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance and teaching best

management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and

sedimentation control personnel and plans, by inspecting, maintaining, and providing assistance to the owners of USDA flood control

structures, and by providing funds for planning and research on water management, erosion, and sedimentation control.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,169,157

$2,024,847

$0

State General Funds

$2,169,157

$2,024,847

$0

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$509,861

$509,861

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$509,861

$509,861

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$837,715

$837,715

Intergovernmental Transfers

$837,715

$837,715

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$837,715

$837,715

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$446,908

$446,908

Federal Funds Transfers

$446,908

$446,908

Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$446,908

$446,908

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,963,641

$3,819,331

$0

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

$954,918 $954,918

$954,918 $954,918

$954,918 $954,918

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$954,918

$954,918

48.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$11,359

$11,359

$954,918 $11,359

48.100-Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$966,277

$966,277

$966,277

State General Funds

$966,277

$966,277

$966,277

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$966,277

$966,277

$966,277

Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815

$11,203,815 $11,203,815 $11,203,815

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$11,669,059 $11,669,059 $11,669,059

$11,576,808 $11,576,808 $11,576,808

$11,669,059 $11,669,059 $11,669,059

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

$222,101 $222,101 $222,101

$222,101 $222,101 $222,101

$222,101 $222,101 $222,101

49.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,269

$4,269

$4,269

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49.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$1,406

$1,406

$1,406

49.100 -Consumer Protection and Assistance

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$227,776 $227,776 $227,776

$227,776 $227,776 $227,776

$227,776 $227,776 $227,776

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

$1,999,605 $1,999,605 $1,999,605

$1,999,605 $1,999,605 $1,999,605

$1,999,605 $1,999,605 $1,999,605

50.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$33,539

$33,539

$33,539

50.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$1,748

$1,748

$1,748

50.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$12,991

$12,991

$12,991

50.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all department programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,047,883 $2,047,883 $2,047,883

$2,047,883 $2,047,883 $2,047,883

$2,047,883 $2,047,883 $2,047,883

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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

$7,048,996 $7,048,996 $7,048,996

$7,048,996 $7,048,996 $7,048,996

$7,048,996 $7,048,996 $7,048,996

51.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$127,043

$127,043

$127,043

51.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$48,817

$48,817

$48,817

51.3 Increase funds for personnel for recruitment and retention of financial examiners.

State General Funds

$184,501

$92,250

$184,501

51.100 -Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$7,409,357 $7,409,357 $7,409,357

$7,317,106 $7,317,106 $7,317,106

$7,409,357 $7,409,357 $7,409,357

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, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing applicable laws and regulations, and provide

efficient and flexible application, registrations, and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,933,113 $1,933,113 $1,933,113

$1,933,113 $1,933,113 $1,933,113

$1,933,113 $1,933,113 $1,933,113

52.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$38,418

$38,418

$38,418

52.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$12,512

$12,512

$12,512

52.100 -Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices

and money service businesses, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and enforcing applicable laws and regulations, and provide

efficient and flexible application, registrations, and notification procedures for non-depository financial institutions.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,984,043

$1,984,043

$1,984,043

State General Funds

$1,984,043

$1,984,043

$1,984,043

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,984,043

$1,984,043

$1,984,043

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$955,975,909 $955,975,909

State General Funds

$945,720,771 $945,720,771

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138 $10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$143,319,528 $143,319,528

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$8,616,517

$8,616,517

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$14,163,709 $14,163,709

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$25,507,365 $25,507,365

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$47,482,075 $47,482,075

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$35,981,142 $35,981,142

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$11,568,720 $11,568,720

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$51,270,587 $51,270,587

Intergovernmental Transfers

$200,000

$200,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$200,000

$200,000

$955,975,909 $945,720,771 $10,255,138 $143,319,528
$8,616,517 $14,163,709 $25,507,365 $47,482,075 $35,981,142 $11,568,720 $51,270,587
$200,000 $200,000

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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
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $50,145,527 $50,145,527 $5,004,491 $4,956,393 $2,357,130 $2,599,263
$48,098 $48,098 $1,155,570,515

$257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $50,145,527 $50,145,527 $5,004,491 $4,956,393 $2,357,130 $2,599,263
$48,098 $48,098 $1,155,570,515

$257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $50,145,527 $50,145,527 $5,004,491 $4,956,393 $2,357,130 $2,599,263
$48,098 $48,098 $1,155,570,515

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$971,144,274

State General Funds

$960,889,136

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$143,319,528

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$8,616,517

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$14,163,709

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$25,507,365

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$47,482,075

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$35,981,142

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$11,568,720

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$44,940,518

Intergovernmental Transfers

$200,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$200,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$257,036

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$257,036

Royalties and Rents

$668,024

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$668,024

Sales and Services

$43,815,458

$971,958,274 $961,703,136 $10,255,138 $143,319,528
$8,616,517 $14,163,709 $25,507,365 $47,482,075 $35,981,142 $11,568,720 $44,940,518
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $43,815,458

$968,286,133 $958,030,995 $10,255,138 $150,666,195 $10,616,517 $14,163,709 $25,697,365 $47,482,075 $41,137,809 $11,568,720 $44,940,518
$200,000 $200,000 $257,036 $257,036 $668,024 $668,024 $43,815,458

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$43,815,458 $5,004,491 $4,956,393 $2,357,130 $2,599,263 $48,098 $48,098
$1,164,408,811

$43,815,458 $5,004,491 $4,956,393 $2,357,130 $2,599,263 $48,098 $48,098
$1,165,222,811

$43,815,458 $5,004,491 $4,956,393 $2,357,130 $2,599,263 $48,098 $48,098
$1,168,897,337

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 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
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

$44,056,612 $44,056,612 $43,876,231
$200,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $11,568,720
$435,203 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903
$300 $300 $88,368,046

$44,056,612 $44,056,612 $43,876,231
$200,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $11,568,720
$435,203 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903
$300 $300 $88,368,046

$44,056,612 $44,056,612 $43,876,231
$200,000 $29,607,511
$2,500,000 $11,568,720
$435,203 $200,000 $200,000 $234,903 $234,903
$300 $300 $88,368,046

53.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$180,853

$180,853

$180,853

53.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$415,784

$415,784

$415,784

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53.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

53.100 -Adult Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and

other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$44,653,249 $44,653,249 $44,653,249

State General Funds

$44,653,249 $44,653,249 $44,653,249

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$43,876,231 $43,876,231 $43,876,231

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$29,607,511 $29,607,511 $29,607,511

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$11,568,720 $11,568,720 $11,568,720

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$435,203

$435,203

$435,203

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

$300

$300

$300

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$300

$300

$300

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$88,964,683 $88,964,683 $88,964,683

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

$271,822,197 $271,822,197 $271,822,197 $261,567,059 $261,567,059 $261,567,059

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Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,255,138 $38,480,753 $12,336,582 $26,144,171 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $337,234,176

$10,255,138 $38,480,753 $12,336,582 $26,144,171 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $337,234,176

$10,255,138 $38,480,753 $12,336,582 $26,144,171 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $337,234,176

54.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,777,154

$1,777,154

$1,777,154

54.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$572,819

$572,819

$572,819

54.3 Increase funds for 75 additional 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

$1,620,512

$1,620,512

$1,620,512

54.4 Increase funds to annualize the cost of the 250 FY2014 NOW and COMP waiver slots for the developmentally disabled to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice.

State General Funds

$6,906,153

$6,906,153

$6,906,153

54.5 Increase funds for developmental disabilities consumers in community settings to meet the requirements of the State's settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice (excludes waivers).

State General Funds

$1,872,000

$1,872,000

$1,872,000

54.6 Reduce funds for Rockdale Cares.

State General Funds

($50,000)

($50,000)

$0

54.7 Reduce funds to reflect savings from an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate from 65.84% to 66.69%.

State General Funds

($4,807,810) ($4,807,810) ($4,807,810)

54.8 Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for 175 additional NOW and COMP waivers for the developmentally disabled to meet the requirements of the DOJ Settlement Agreement. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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54.9 Increase funds for a 0.5% increase for developmental disabilities providers. (S:Increase funds for a 1.5% increase for developmental disabilities providers)

State General Funds

$874,000

$1,958,526

54.10 Increase funds for 64 additional supported employment slots for people with developmental disabilities.

State General Funds

$500,000

54.11 Replace funds.

State General Funds FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Total Public Funds:

($5,156,667) $5,156,667
$0

54.12 Recognize and execute a Memorandum of Understanding agreement with the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency ($2,000,000) and receive additional federal funding for supported employment services. (S:YES)

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$0 $2,000,000 $2,000,000

54.100-Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$279,713,025 $269,457,887 $10,255,138 $38,480,753
$12,336,582 $26,144,171 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $345,125,004

$280,587,025 $270,331,887 $10,255,138 $38,480,753
$12,336,582 $26,144,171 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $345,999,004

$277,064,884 $266,809,746 $10,255,138 $45,637,420
$2,000,000 $12,336,582 $31,300,838 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $26,931,226 $349,633,530

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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

$79,605,380 $79,605,380
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $79,631,880

$79,605,380 $79,605,380
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $79,631,880

$79,605,380 $79,605,380
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $79,631,880

55.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,169,780

$1,169,780

$1,169,780

55.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$528,754

$528,754

$528,754

55.3 Transfer funds from the Direct Care and Support Services program to the Adult Forensic Services program to align the budget with program expenditures.

State General Funds

$7,400,000

$7,400,000

$7,400,000

55.100 -Adult Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$88,703,914 $88,703,914
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $88,730,414

$88,703,914 $88,703,914
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $88,730,414

$88,703,914 $88,703,914
$26,500 $26,500 $26,500 $88,730,414

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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 Federal Funds Not Itemized 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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$306,451,600 $306,451,600 $14,735,491
$5,938,893 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $2,220,095 $2,220,095 $2,220,095 $323,407,186

$306,451,600 $306,451,600 $14,735,491
$5,938,893 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $2,220,095 $2,220,095 $2,220,095 $323,407,186

$306,451,600 $306,451,600 $14,735,491
$5,938,893 $6,726,178 $2,070,420 $2,220,095 $2,220,095 $2,220,095 $323,407,186

56.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,578,851

$1,578,851

$1,578,851

56.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$1,579,464

$1,579,464

$1,579,464

56.3 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

$24,083,910 $24,083,910 $24,083,910

56.4 Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need. State General Funds

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

56.5 Reduce funds to reflect savings from an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate from 65.84% to 66.69%.

State General Funds

($762,618)

($762,618)

($762,618)

56.6 Transfer funds from the Adult Nursing Home Services program to the Adult Mental Health Services program to align the budget with program expenditures.

State General Funds

$7,976,686

$7,976,686

$7,976,686

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56.7 Transfer funds from the Direct Care and Support Services program to the Adult Mental Health Services program to align the budget with program expenditures.

State General Funds

$3,944,626

$3,944,626

$3,944,626

56.100 -Adult Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$346,102,519 $346,102,519 $346,102,519

State General Funds

$346,102,519 $346,102,519 $346,102,519

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,735,491 $14,735,491 $14,735,491

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,938,893

$5,938,893

$5,938,893

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$6,726,178

$6,726,178

$6,726,178

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,070,420

$2,070,420

$2,070,420

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,220,095

$2,220,095

$2,220,095

Sales and Services

$2,220,095

$2,220,095

$2,220,095

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,220,095

$2,220,095

$2,220,095

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$363,058,105 $363,058,105 $363,058,105

Adult Nursing Home Services

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing home services to Georgians with mental illness, 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

$7,976,686 $7,976,686 $6,330,069 $6,330,069 $6,330,069 $14,306,755

$7,976,686 $7,976,686 $6,330,069 $6,330,069 $6,330,069 $14,306,755

$7,976,686 $7,976,686 $6,330,069 $6,330,069 $6,330,069 $14,306,755

57.1 Transfer funds from the Adult Nursing Home Services program to the Adult Mental Health Services program to align the budget with program expenditures.

State General Funds

($7,976,686) ($7,976,686) ($7,976,686)

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57.2 Reduce funds to reflect elimination of program activities. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

Sales and Services Not Itemized

($6,330,069) ($6,330,069) ($6,330,069)

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

$3,271,577 $3,271,577 $8,114,223
$236,074 $7,878,149 $11,385,800

$3,271,577 $3,271,577 $8,114,223
$236,074 $7,878,149 $11,385,800

$3,271,577 $3,271,577 $8,114,223
$236,074 $7,878,149 $11,385,800

58.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,781

$5,781

$5,781

58.100-Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$3,277,358

$3,277,358

$3,277,358

State General Funds

$3,277,358

$3,277,358

$3,277,358

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,114,223

$8,114,223

$8,114,223

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$236,074

$236,074

$236,074

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$7,878,149

$7,878,149

$7,878,149

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,391,581 $11,391,581 $11,391,581

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

$8,612,164 $8,612,164

$8,612,164 $8,612,164

$8,612,164 $8,612,164

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,398,692 $3,398,692 $12,010,856

$3,398,692 $3,398,692 $12,010,856

$3,398,692 $3,398,692 $12,010,856

59.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,934

$9,934

$9,934

59.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$10,820

$10,820

$10,820

59.3 Increase funds for the Emory University School of Medicine for fetal alcohol syndrome screenings and treatment.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$190,000 $190,000

$190,000 $190,000 $380,000

59.100-Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$8,632,918

$8,822,918

$8,822,918

State General Funds

$8,632,918

$8,822,918

$8,822,918

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,398,692

$3,398,692

$3,588,692

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$3,398,692

$3,398,692

$3,588,692

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,031,610 $12,221,610 $12,411,610

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

$5,146,102 $5,146,102 $5,146,102

$5,146,102 $5,146,102 $5,146,102

$5,146,102 $5,146,102 $5,146,102

60.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$33,688

$33,688

$33,688

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60.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$13,443

$13,443

$13,443

60.100 -Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$5,193,233

$5,193,233

$5,193,233

State General Funds

$5,193,233

$5,193,233

$5,193,233

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,193,233

$5,193,233

$5,193,233

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 Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$74,968,576 $74,968,576 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $87,962,872

$74,968,576 $74,968,576 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $87,962,872

$74,968,576 $74,968,576 $10,324,515
$7,437,531 $2,886,984
$85,000 $85,000 $85,000 $2,584,781 $2,536,683 $2,536,683 $48,098 $48,098 $87,962,872

61.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$108,136

$108,136

$108,136

61.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$35,290

$35,290

$35,290

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61.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate from 65.84% to 66.69%.

State General Funds

($1,061,034) ($1,061,034) ($1,061,034)

61.4 Transfer funds from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to the Department of Community Health for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance members who will be served through a Care Management Organization (CMO).

State General Funds

($24,819,209) ($24,819,209) ($24,819,209)

61.100 -Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$49,231,759 $49,231,759 $49,231,759

State General Funds

$49,231,759 $49,231,759 $49,231,759

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,324,515 $10,324,515 $10,324,515

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.958

$7,437,531

$7,437,531

$7,437,531

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,886,984

$2,886,984

$2,886,984

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Sales and Services

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,584,781

$2,584,781

$2,584,781

State Funds Transfers

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

Agency to Agency Contracts

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

$2,536,683

Federal Funds Transfers

$48,098

$48,098

$48,098

Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$48,098

$48,098

$48,098

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$62,226,055 $62,226,055 $62,226,055

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

$36,747,126 $36,747,126 $11,715,584

$36,747,126 $36,747,126 $11,715,584

$36,747,126 $36,747,126 $11,715,584

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Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,378,613 $7,336,971
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $48,484,843

$4,378,613 $7,336,971
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $48,484,843

$4,378,613 $7,336,971
$22,133 $22,133 $22,133 $48,484,843

62.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$303,699

$303,699

$303,699

62.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

($40,154)

($40,154)

($40,154)

62.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$172,581

$172,581

$172,581

62.4 By July 1, 2014, the Department shall provide a report to the Georgia General Assembly with an actionable plan to create a third party cooperative arrangement with the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency in order to draw down additional federal funds. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

62.100-Departmental Administration-Behavioral Health

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$37,183,252 $37,183,252 $37,183,252

State General Funds

$37,183,252 $37,183,252 $37,183,252

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,715,584 $11,715,584 $11,715,584

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$4,378,613

$4,378,613

$4,378,613

FFIND Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$7,336,971

$7,336,971

$7,336,971

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$22,133

$22,133

$22,133

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

$48,920,969 $48,920,969 $48,920,969

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Direct Care and Support Services The purpose of this appropriation is to operate six state-owned and operated hospitals.

Continuation Budget

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 State Fund Transfers Not Itemized Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$116,294,777 $116,294,777 $15,220,361
$668,024 $668,024 $14,552,337 $14,552,337 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $133,934,848

$116,294,777 $116,294,777 $15,220,361
$668,024 $668,024 $14,552,337 $14,552,337 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $133,934,848

$116,294,777 $116,294,777 $15,220,361
$668,024 $668,024 $14,552,337 $14,552,337 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $133,934,848

63.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,722,479

$1,722,479

$1,722,479

63.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$740,882

$740,882

$740,882

63.3 Transfer funds from the Direct Care and Support Services program to the Adult Forensic Services program to align the budget with program expenditures.

State General Funds

($7,400,000) ($7,400,000) ($7,400,000)

63.4 Transfer funds from the Direct Care and Support Services program to the Adult Mental Health Services program to align the budget with program expenditures.

State General Funds

($3,944,626) ($3,944,626) ($3,944,626)

63.5 Reduce contract funds for technical assistance, training and monitoring in state hospitals. State General Funds

($500,000)

($500,000)

63.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

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Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and operated hospitals.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

63.100 -Direct Care and Support Services

The purpose of this appropriation is to operate six state-owned and operated hospitals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$107,413,512

State General Funds

$107,413,512

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$15,220,361

Royalties and Rents

$668,024

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$668,024

Sales and Services

$14,552,337

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$14,552,337

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$2,419,710

State Funds Transfers

$2,419,710

State Fund Transfers Not Itemized

$2,357,130

Agency to Agency Contracts

$62,580

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$125,053,583

Appropriation (HB 744)

$106,913,512 $106,913,512 $15,220,361
$668,024 $668,024 $14,552,337 $14,552,337 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $124,553,583

$106,913,512 $106,913,512 $15,220,361
$668,024 $668,024 $14,552,337 $14,552,337 $2,419,710 $2,419,710 $2,357,130
$62,580 $124,553,583

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 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$233,552 $233,552 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,229,967

$233,552 $233,552 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,229,967

$233,552 $233,552 $9,996,415 $9,996,415 $10,229,967

64.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$383

$383

$383

64.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$193

$193

$193

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64.100 -Substance Abuse Prevention

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$234,128

$234,128

$234,128

State General Funds

$234,128

$234,128

$234,128

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

$9,996,415

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,230,543 $10,230,543 $10,230,543

Developmental Disabilities, Georgia 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

$144,153 $144,153 $2,677,624 $2,677,624 $2,821,777

$144,153 $144,153 $2,677,624 $2,677,624 $2,821,777

$144,153 $144,153 $2,677,624 $2,677,624 $2,821,777

65.1 Increase funds for Unlock the Waiting List for 64 additional supported employment slots for people with developmental disabilities. (S:Recognize in the Adult Developmental Disabilities Services program)

State General Funds

$250,000

$0

65.2 Increase funds for Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) for disabled young adults.

State General Funds

$100,000

65.100-Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Council on

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and support for people with developmental disabilities and their

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$144,153

$394,153

$244,153

State General Funds

$144,153

$394,153

$244,153

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,677,624

$2,677,624

$2,677,624

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,677,624

$2,677,624

$2,677,624

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,821,777

$3,071,777

$2,921,777

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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

$645,407 $645,407 $645,407

$645,407 $645,407 $645,407

$645,407 $645,407 $645,407

66.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$12,363

$12,363

$12,363

66.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$3,484

$3,484

$3,484

66.100 -Sexual Offender Review Board

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$661,254 $661,254 $661,254

$661,254 $661,254 $661,254

$661,254 $661,254 $661,254

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 Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$64,110,524 $64,110,524

$64,110,524 $64,110,524

$172,892,464 $172,892,464

$172,892,464 $172,892,464

$13,110,483 $13,110,483

$344,319

$344,319

$344,319

$344,319

$11,163,006 $11,163,006

$11,163,006 $11,163,006

$64,110,524 $64,110,524 $172,892,464 $172,892,464 $13,110,483
$344,319 $344,319 $11,163,006 $11,163,006

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,603,158 $1,603,158
$70,386 $60,480 $60,480
$9,906 $9,906 $250,183,857

$1,603,158 $1,603,158
$70,386 $60,480 $60,480
$9,906 $9,906 $250,183,857

$1,603,158 $1,603,158
$70,386 $60,480 $60,480
$9,906 $9,906 $250,183,857

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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$64,378,953 $64,378,953 $172,892,464 $172,892,464 $13,110,483
$344,319 $344,319 $11,163,006 $11,163,006 $1,603,158 $1,603,158
$70,386 $60,480 $60,480
$9,906 $9,906 $250,452,286

$64,378,953 $64,378,953 $172,892,464 $172,892,464 $13,110,483
$344,319 $344,319 $11,163,006 $11,163,006 $1,603,158 $1,603,158
$70,386 $60,480 $60,480
$9,906 $9,906 $250,452,286

$64,829,453 $64,829,453 $172,892,464 $172,892,464 $13,260,483
$344,319 $344,319 $11,163,006 $11,163,006 $1,753,158 $1,753,158
$70,386 $60,480 $60,480
$9,906 $9,906 $251,052,786

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.

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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

$230,652 $230,652
$75,116 $75,116 $257,804 $257,804 $257,804 $563,572

$230,652 $230,652
$75,116 $75,116 $257,804 $257,804 $257,804 $563,572

$230,652 $230,652
$75,116 $75,116 $257,804 $257,804 $257,804 $563,572

67.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$8,204

$8,204

$8,204

67.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$1,938

$1,938

$1,938

67.100 -Building Construction

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$240,794

$240,794

$240,794

State General Funds

$240,794

$240,794

$240,794

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$75,116

$75,116

$75,116

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$75,116

$75,116

$75,116

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$257,804

$257,804

$257,804

Sales and Services

$257,804

$257,804

$257,804

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$257,804

$257,804

$257,804

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$573,714

$573,714

$573,714

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,630,756 $3,630,756
$126,906 $126,906 $126,906 $3,757,662

$3,630,756 $3,630,756
$126,906 $126,906 $126,906 $3,757,662

$3,630,756 $3,630,756
$126,906 $126,906 $126,906 $3,757,662

68.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$32,481

$32,481

$32,481

68.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$8,944

$8,944

$8,944

68.3 Replace funds.

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($150,000) $150,000
$0

68.100 -Coordinated Planning

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$3,672,181

$3,672,181

$3,522,181

State General Funds

$3,672,181

$3,672,181

$3,522,181

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$126,906

$126,906

$276,906

Sales and Services

$126,906

$126,906

$276,906

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$126,906

$126,906

$276,906

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,799,087

$3,799,087

$3,799,087

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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 Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,099,912 $1,099,912 $3,216,000 $3,216,000 $2,214,775
$44,319 $44,319 $1,900,237 $1,900,237 $270,219 $270,219
$9,906 $9,906 $9,906 $6,540,593

$1,099,912 $1,099,912 $3,216,000 $3,216,000 $2,214,775
$44,319 $44,319 $1,900,237 $1,900,237 $270,219 $270,219
$9,906 $9,906 $9,906 $6,540,593

$1,099,912 $1,099,912 $3,216,000 $3,216,000 $2,214,775
$44,319 $44,319 $1,900,237 $1,900,237 $270,219 $270,219
$9,906 $9,906 $9,906 $6,540,593

69.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$17,725

$17,725

$17,725

69.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

($1,650)

($1,650)

($1,650)

69.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$862

$862

$862

69.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,116,849

$1,116,849

$1,116,849

State General Funds

$1,116,849

$1,116,849

$1,116,849

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,216,000

$3,216,000

$3,216,000

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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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,216,000 $2,214,775
$44,319 $44,319 $1,900,237 $1,900,237 $270,219 $270,219
$9,906 $9,906 $9,906 $6,557,530

$3,216,000 $2,214,775
$44,319 $44,319 $1,900,237 $1,900,237 $270,219 $270,219
$9,906 $9,906 $9,906 $6,557,530

$3,216,000 $2,214,775
$44,319 $44,319 $1,900,237 $1,900,237 $270,219 $270,219
$9,906 $9,906 $9,906 $6,557,530

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

$1,532,915 $1,532,915 $52,272,828 $52,272,828
$305,415 $275,415 $275,415
$30,000 $30,000 $54,111,158

$1,532,915 $1,532,915 $52,272,828 $52,272,828
$305,415 $275,415 $275,415
$30,000 $30,000 $54,111,158

$1,532,915 $1,532,915 $52,272,828 $52,272,828
$305,415 $275,415 $275,415
$30,000 $30,000 $54,111,158

70.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$31,471

$31,471

$31,471

70.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$10,121

$10,121

$10,121

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70.100-Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,574,507

$1,574,507

$1,574,507

State General Funds

$1,574,507

$1,574,507

$1,574,507

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$52,272,828 $52,272,828 $52,272,828

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$52,272,828 $52,272,828 $52,272,828

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$305,415

$305,415

$305,415

Intergovernmental Transfers

$275,415

$275,415

$275,415

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$275,415

$275,415

$275,415

Sales and Services

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$54,152,750 $54,152,750 $54,152,750

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 $474,298 $474,298 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $5,247,652

$0 $0 $474,298 $474,298 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $5,247,652

$0 $0 $474,298 $474,298 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $5,247,652

71.100 -Homeownership Programs

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$474,298 $474,298 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $5,247,652

$474,298 $474,298 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $5,247,652

$474,298 $474,298 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $4,773,354 $5,247,652

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$998,972 $998,972 $108,000 $108,000 $188,650 $175,000 $175,000
$13,650 $13,650 $1,295,622

$998,972 $998,972 $108,000 $108,000 $188,650 $175,000 $175,000
$13,650 $13,650 $1,295,622

$998,972 $998,972 $108,000 $108,000 $188,650 $175,000 $175,000
$13,650 $13,650 $1,295,622

72.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$26,397

$26,397

$26,397

72.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$7,175

$7,175

$7,175

72.100 -Regional Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

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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

$1,032,544 $1,032,544
$108,000 $108,000 $188,650 $175,000 $175,000
$13,650 $13,650 $1,329,194

$1,032,544 $1,032,544
$108,000 $108,000 $188,650 $175,000 $175,000
$13,650 $13,650 $1,329,194

$1,032,544 $1,032,544
$108,000 $108,000 $188,650 $175,000 $175,000
$13,650 $13,650 $1,329,194

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $114,948,262 $114,948,262 $3,992,081 $3,157,089 $3,157,089 $834,992 $834,992 $118,940,343

$0 $0 $114,948,262 $114,948,262 $3,992,081 $3,157,089 $3,157,089 $834,992 $834,992 $118,940,343

$0 $0 $114,948,262 $114,948,262 $3,992,081 $3,157,089 $3,157,089 $834,992 $834,992 $118,940,343

73.100-Rental Housing Programs

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

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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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$114,948,262 $114,948,262
$3,992,081 $3,157,089 $3,157,089
$834,992 $834,992 $118,940,343

$114,948,262 $114,948,262
$3,992,081 $3,157,089 $3,157,089
$834,992 $834,992 $118,940,343

$114,948,262 $114,948,262
$3,992,081 $3,157,089 $3,157,089
$834,992 $834,992 $118,940,343

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

$375,887 $375,887 $375,887

$375,887 $375,887 $375,887

$375,887 $375,887 $375,887

74.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,813

$9,813

$9,813

74.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$2,730

$2,730

$2,730

74.100-Research and Surveys

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$388,430

$388,430

$388,430

State General Funds

$388,430

$388,430

$388,430

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$388,430

$388,430

$388,430

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.

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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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,962,892 $2,962,892 $1,702,960 $1,702,960
$776,725 $300,000 $300,000 $476,725 $476,725
$60,480 $60,480 $60,480 $5,503,057

$2,962,892 $2,962,892 $1,702,960 $1,702,960
$776,725 $300,000 $300,000 $476,725 $476,725
$60,480 $60,480 $60,480 $5,503,057

$2,962,892 $2,962,892 $1,702,960 $1,702,960
$776,725 $300,000 $300,000 $476,725 $476,725
$60,480 $60,480 $60,480 $5,503,057

75.100 -Special Housing Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,962,892 $2,962,892 $1,702,960 $1,702,960
$776,725 $300,000 $300,000 $476,725 $476,725
$60,480 $60,480 $60,480 $5,503,057

$2,962,892 $2,962,892 $1,702,960 $1,702,960
$776,725 $300,000 $300,000 $476,725 $476,725
$60,480 $60,480 $60,480 $5,503,057

$2,962,892 $2,962,892 $1,702,960 $1,702,960
$776,725 $300,000 $300,000 $476,725 $476,725
$60,480 $60,480 $60,480 $5,503,057

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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 AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$731,223 $731,223
$55,284 $55,284 $55,284 $786,507

$731,223 $731,223
$55,284 $55,284 $55,284 $786,507

$731,223 $731,223
$55,284 $55,284 $55,284 $786,507

76.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$15,004

$15,004

$15,004

76.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$4,086

$4,086

$4,086

76.100-State Community Development Programs

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$750,313

$750,313

$750,313

State General Funds

$750,313

$750,313

$750,313

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$55,284

$55,284

$55,284

Intergovernmental Transfers

$55,284

$55,284

$55,284

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$55,284

$55,284

$55,284

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$805,597

$805,597

$805,597

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

$21,083,407 $21,083,407

$21,083,407 $21,083,407

$21,083,407 $21,083,407

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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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$95,000 $95,000 $240,587 $171,000 $171,000 $69,587 $69,587 $21,418,994

$95,000 $95,000 $240,587 $171,000 $171,000 $69,587 $69,587 $21,418,994

$95,000 $95,000 $240,587 $171,000 $171,000 $69,587 $69,587 $21,418,994

77.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,148

$5,148

$5,148

77.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$554

$554

$554

77.3 Increase funds for four Economic Development Finance Field Specialist positions. State General Funds

$550,500

77.100-State Economic Development Program

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$21,089,109 $21,089,109
$95,000 $95,000 $240,587 $171,000 $171,000 $69,587 $69,587 $21,424,696

$21,089,109 $21,089,109
$95,000 $95,000 $240,587 $171,000 $171,000 $69,587 $69,587 $21,424,696

$21,639,609 $21,639,609
$95,000 $95,000 $240,587 $171,000 $171,000 $69,587 $69,587 $21,975,196

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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

$298,495 $298,495 $298,495

$298,495 $298,495 $298,495

$298,495 $298,495 $298,495

78.1 Increase funds for the Georgia Rural Water Association. State General Funds

$50,000

78.100-Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$298,495 $298,495 $298,495

$298,495 $298,495 $298,495

$348,495 $348,495 $348,495

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

$11,165,413 $11,165,413 $11,165,413

$11,165,413 $11,165,413 $11,165,413

$11,165,413 $11,165,413 $11,165,413

79.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$61,220

$61,220

$61,220

79.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$26,206

$26,206

$26,206

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79.100 -Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$11,252,839 $11,252,839 $11,252,839

State General Funds

$11,252,839 $11,252,839 $11,252,839

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,252,839 $11,252,839 $11,252,839

Payments to OneGeorgia Authority The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$178,902 $178,902 $178,902 $20,178,902

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$178,902 $178,902 $178,902 $20,178,902

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$178,902 $178,902 $178,902 $20,178,902

80.1 Utilize existing funds for special education projects (Total Funds: $100,000). (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

80.100-Payments to OneGeorgia Authority The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the OneGeorgia Authority. TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$178,902 $178,902 $178,902 $20,178,902

Appropriation (HB 744)

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$178,902 $178,902 $178,902 $20,178,902

$20,000,000 $20,000,000
$178,902 $178,902 $178,902 $20,178,902

Section 17: Community Health, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation
$2,922,054,904 $2,922,054,904 $2,922,054,904 $2,346,430,805 $2,346,430,805 $2,346,430,805

THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014
Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers
Hospital Authorities 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 Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

1253

$166,193,257 $166,193,257 $166,193,257

$167,756,401 $167,756,401 $167,756,401

$241,674,441 $241,674,441 $241,674,441

$6,188,951,918 $6,188,951,918 $6,188,951,918

$26,178,153 $26,178,153 $26,178,153

$5,878,603,415 $5,878,603,415 $5,878,603,415

$284,170,350 $284,170,350 $284,170,350

$217,787,828 $217,787,828 $217,787,828

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$3,532,809,093 $3,532,809,093 $3,532,809,093

$3,532,809,093 $3,532,809,093 $3,532,809,093

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$3,250,783,312 $3,250,783,312 $3,250,783,312

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$12,861,603,743 $12,861,603,743 $12,861,603,743

Section Total - Final
$3,068,797,905 $2,526,631,013
$110,193,257 $167,756,401 $264,217,234 $6,647,932,918 $26,178,153 $6,291,117,701 $330,637,064

$3,068,229,827 $2,526,287,935
$109,968,257 $167,756,401 $264,217,234 $6,647,717,866 $26,178,153 $6,291,325,028 $330,214,685

$3,068,874,827 $2,526,932,935
$109,968,257 $167,756,401 $264,217,234 $6,649,893,297 $26,178,153 $6,293,500,459 $330,214,685

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities 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 Agency to Agency Contracts Health Insurance Payments Optional Medicaid Services Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$217,787,828 $217,787,828 $217,787,828

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$214,057,828 $214,057,828 $214,057,828

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$2,400,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$3,432,757,143 $3,452,035,523 $3,452,035,523

$3,432,757,143 $3,452,035,523 $3,452,035,523

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$3,150,731,362 $3,170,009,742 $3,170,009,742

$280,857,262 $280,857,262 $280,857,262

$13,367,275,794 $13,385,771,044 $13,388,591,475

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
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 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 Agency to Agency Contracts

$65,377,496 $65,377,496 $264,894,418
$1,921,233 $239,116,517 $23,856,668
$1,330,000 $330,000 $330,000
$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $19,516,620 $19,516,620 $1,168,519

$65,377,496 $65,377,496 $264,894,418
$1,921,233 $239,116,517 $23,856,668
$1,330,000 $330,000 $330,000
$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $19,516,620 $19,516,620 $1,168,519

$65,377,496 $65,377,496 $264,894,418
$1,921,233 $239,116,517 $23,856,668
$1,330,000 $330,000 $330,000
$1,000,000 $1,000,000 $19,516,620 $19,516,620 $1,168,519

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Health Insurance Payments TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,348,101 $18,348,101 $18,348,101 $351,118,534 $351,118,534 $351,118,534

81.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$225,169

$225,169

$225,169

81.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

($19,969)

($19,969)

($19,969)

81.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$101,581

$101,581

$101,581

81.4 Increase funds for the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) contract for new members enrolled under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$1,690,000 $1,690,000 $3,380,000

$1,690,000 $1,690,000 $3,380,000

$1,678,000 $1,678,000 $3,356,000

81.5 Increase funds for personnel for the transfer of Foster Care and Adoption Assistance members to managed care.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$308,000 $308,000 $616,000

$308,000 $308,000 $616,000

$308,000 $308,000 $616,000

81.6 Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for Medicaid eligibility determination. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

81.7 Eliminate funds for a completed managed care program assessment contract.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($170,687) ($170,687) ($341,374)

($170,687) ($170,687) ($341,374)

81.8 Reduce funds for contracts.

State General Funds

($642,210)

81.9 The Department of Community Health, pursuant to O.C.G.A. 49-4-142.1, is hereby authorized to submit a request to the United States Department of Health and Human Services for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a waiver pursuant to Section 1115 of the federal Social Security Act. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

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81.10 The Department of Community Health shall develop a plan of compensation for rural hospitals evolving to stabilization centers to provide medical assistance stabilizing patients with emergency conditions.

State General Funds

$25,000

81.100-Departmental Administration and Program Support

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$67,682,277 $67,511,590 $66,882,380

State General Funds

$67,682,277 $67,511,590 $66,882,380

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$266,892,418 $266,721,731 $266,709,731

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,921,233

$1,921,233

$1,921,233

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$241,114,517 $240,943,830 $240,931,830

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$23,856,668 $23,856,668 $23,856,668

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,330,000

$1,330,000

$1,330,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$330,000

$330,000

$330,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$19,516,620 $19,516,620 $19,516,620

State Funds Transfers

$19,516,620 $19,516,620 $19,516,620

Agency to Agency Contracts

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

$1,168,519

Health Insurance Payments

$18,348,101 $18,348,101 $18,348,101

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$355,421,315 $355,079,941 $354,438,731

Georgia Board of Dentistry

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

82.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$11,606

$11,606

$11,606

82.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$3,732

$3,732

$3,732

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82.3 Increase funds for operations for the Georgia Board of Dentistry transfer from the Office of the Secretary of State to the Department of Community Health in HB132 (2013 Session).

State General Funds

$725,800

$849,464

$725,800

82.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists, regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists, regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists, regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

82.100-Georgia Board of Dentistry

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists,

regulating the practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$741,138

$864,802

$741,138

State General Funds

$741,138

$864,802

$741,138

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$741,138

$864,802

$741,138

Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

83.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,676

$4,676

$4,676

83.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$3,865

$3,865

$3,865

83.3 Increase funds for operations for the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy transfer from the Office of the Secretary of State to the Department of Community Health in HB132 (2013 Session).

State General Funds

$674,200

$797,862

$674,200

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83.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

83.100-Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the

practice of pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary actions when warranted.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$682,741 $682,741 $682,741

$806,403 $806,403 $806,403

$682,741 $682,741 $682,741

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,742,234 $6,742,234 $16,446,551 $16,030,301
$416,250 $23,188,785

$6,742,234 $6,742,234 $16,446,551 $16,030,301
$416,250 $23,188,785

$6,742,234 $6,742,234 $16,446,551 $16,030,301
$416,250 $23,188,785

84.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$20,282

$20,282

$20,282

84.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$15,474

$15,474

$15,474

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84.3 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for two Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) start-up grants.

State General Funds

($500,000)

($500,000)

($500,000)

84.4 Increase funds for one-time funding for Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) start-up grants for one integrated behavioral health center (Gilmer County) and one community health center (Clay County). (S:Increase funds for one-time funding for four "new-start" grants for one integrated behavioral health center (Gilmer County) and three community health centers (Clay County, Decatur County, and Brooks County) to be administered and contracted with the Georgia Association for Primary Health Care)

State General Funds

$500,000

$1,000,000

84.5 Increase funds for Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) housing resources for medical students in six-week rural, primary care rotations.

State General Funds

$300,000

$370,000

84.6 Increase funds for the Southeastern Firefighters' Burn Foundation. State General Funds

$50,000

$50,000

84.7 Increase funds for contracts for services for medically fragile children who do not qualify for the "Katie Beckett" TEFRA/Deeming waiver. (S:Increase funds for a contract with Easter Seals for services for medically fragile children who do not qualify for the "Katie Beckett" TEFRA/Deeming waiver)

State General Funds

$250,000

$250,000

84.99 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 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. House: 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. Governor: 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.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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84.100 -Health Care Access and Improvement

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,277,990 $6,277,990 $16,446,551 $16,030,301
$416,250 $22,724,541

$7,377,990 $7,377,990 $16,446,551 $16,030,301
$416,250 $23,824,541

$7,947,990 $7,947,990 $16,446,551 $16,030,301
$416,250 $24,394,541

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

$6,959,146 $6,959,146 $8,296,900 $5,439,405 $2,857,495
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $15,356,046

$6,959,146 $6,959,146 $8,296,900 $5,439,405 $2,857,495
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $15,356,046

$6,959,146 $6,959,146 $8,296,900 $5,439,405 $2,857,495
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $15,356,046

85.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$148,395

$148,395

$148,395

85.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$46,703

$46,703

$46,703

85.3 Increase funds for the initiation of the Adult Day Center facility licensure program (O.C.G.A. 49-6-80, et. al.).

State General Funds

$321,000

$0

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85.100 -Healthcare Facility Regulation

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term care and health care facilities.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,154,244

$7,475,244

$7,154,244

State General Funds

$7,154,244

$7,475,244

$7,154,244

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,296,900

$8,296,900

$8,296,900

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,439,405

$5,439,405

$5,439,405

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$2,857,495

$2,857,495

$2,857,495

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

$15,551,144 $15,872,144 $15,551,144

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 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $141,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $398,662,493

$0 $0 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $141,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $398,662,493

$0 $0 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $141,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524 $2,200,000 $2,200,000 $398,662,493

86.100 -Indigent Care Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals, that serve medically

indigent Georgians.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$257,075,969 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $257,075,969 $257,075,969

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Hospital Authorities Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$141,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $398,662,493

$141,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $398,662,493

$141,586,524 $139,386,524 $139,386,524
$2,200,000 $2,200,000 $398,662,493

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 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

$1,588,229,982 $1,394,295,280
$167,756,401 $26,178,301 $3,149,479,068
$2,787,214 $3,146,691,854
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $5,067,340,670

$1,588,229,982 $1,394,295,280
$167,756,401 $26,178,301 $3,149,479,068
$2,787,214 $3,146,691,854
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $5,067,340,670

$1,588,229,982 $1,394,295,280
$167,756,401 $26,178,301 $3,149,479,068
$2,787,214 $3,146,691,854
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $5,067,340,670

87.1 Increase funds for projected growth.
State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$33,128,965 $66,327,550 $99,456,515

$33,128,965 $66,327,550 $99,456,515

$33,128,965 $66,327,550 $99,456,515

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87.2 Reduce funds to reflect savings from an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate from 65.84% to 66.69%.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($38,161,742) $38,161,742
$0

($38,161,742) $38,161,742
$0

($38,161,742) $38,161,742
$0

87.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from monitoring inconsistencies in billing for physician injectable drugs.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($680,000) ($1,331,239) ($2,011,239)

($680,000) ($1,331,239) ($2,011,239)

($680,000) ($1,331,239) ($2,011,239)

87.4 Reduce funds to reflect savings from the increased utilization of the Public Assistance Reporting System (PARIS) by moving eligible members from Medicaid to the Veterans Administration (VA).

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($1,500,000) ($2,936,557) ($4,436,557)

($2,000,000) ($3,905,621) ($5,905,621)

($2,000,000) ($3,905,621) ($5,905,621)

87.5 Increase funds to restore the one-time reduction for prior year (FY2011) Hospital Cost Settlements collected in FY2014.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$2,870,000 $5,618,613 $8,488,613

$2,870,000 $5,618,613 $8,488,613

$2,870,000 $5,618,613 $8,488,613

87.6 Increase funds to reflect the cost of medically fragile inmates paroled to private nursing homes.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$500,000 $1,001,051 $1,501,051

$500,000 $1,001,051 $1,501,051

$500,000 $1,001,051 $1,501,051

87.7 Increase funds to update nursing home reimbursement rates and fair rental value to reflect 2012 cost reports.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:
87.8 Increase funds to reflect projected Hospital Provider Payment revenue.

$13,568,322 $27,165,157 $40,733,479

$13,568,322 $27,165,157 $40,733,479

$13,568,322 $27,165,157 $40,733,479

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Hospital Provider Fee Total Public Funds:

$4,888,825 $2,441,847 $7,330,672

$4,888,825 $2,441,847 $7,330,672

$4,888,825 $2,441,847 $7,330,672

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87.9 Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for 25 additional Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP) slots. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

87.10 Utilize enhanced federal participation rate to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for Alternative Living Services and Personal Support Services by 5% in both elderly waiver programs (CCSP and SOURCE). (G:YES)(H and S:Utilize enhanced federal participation rate and increase funds to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for Alternative Living Services and Personal Support Services, and Case Managers by 5% in both elderly waiver programs (CCSP and SOURCE))

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$0

$566,000

$566,000

$1,132,000

$1,132,000

$0

$1,698,000

$1,698,000

87.11 Reduce funds to reflect collection of Hospital Cost Settlements from FY2012 and FY2013.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($2,583,000) ($5,171,428) ($7,754,428)

($2,083,000) ($4,170,377) ($6,253,377)

87.12 Reduce funds to reflect savings through patient-centered outcome incentives for case care and disease management programs.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($3,510,177) ($7,020,354) ($10,530,531)

($3,510,177) ($7,020,354) ($10,530,531)

87.13 Reinstate the Aged, Blind, and Disabled Nursing Home and Institutionalized Hospice Medically Needy Medicaid coverage program in the Medicaid State Plan. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

87.14 Change in Nursing Facility Operators that occur after January 1, 2012 will use a rate calculation that reflects the operating cost of the new operator. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

87.100 -Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees Hospital Provider Fee
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS 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

$1,600,397,374 $1,404,020,825
$167,756,401 $28,620,148 $3,288,374,210
$2,787,214 $3,285,586,996
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $5,218,403,204

$1,594,370,197 $1,397,993,648
$167,756,401 $28,620,148 $3,276,345,364
$2,787,214 $3,273,558,150
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $5,200,347,181

$1,594,870,197 $1,398,493,648
$167,756,401 $28,620,148 $3,277,346,415
$2,787,214 $3,274,559,201
$62,342,988 $62,342,988 $62,342,988 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $267,288,632 $5,201,848,232

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 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

$1,124,912,513 $744,894,439 $166,193,257 $213,824,817
$2,232,445,330 $2,232,445,330
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,383,103,006

$1,124,912,513 $744,894,439 $166,193,257 $213,824,817
$2,232,445,330 $2,232,445,330
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,383,103,006

$1,124,912,513 $744,894,439 $166,193,257 $213,824,817
$2,232,445,330 $2,232,445,330
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,383,103,006

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88.1 Increase funds for projected growth. (H and S:Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need and reflect the Planning for Healthy Babies (P4HB) waiver program as a separate appropriation)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$12,212,150 $24,449,963 $36,662,113

$8,612,150 $17,477,368 $26,089,518

$8,612,150 $17,477,368 $26,089,518

88.2 Reduce funds to reflect savings from an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate from 65.84% to 66.69%.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($28,920,059) $28,920,059
$0

($28,920,059) $28,920,059
$0

($28,920,059) $28,920,059
$0

88.3 Increase funds to reflect the increased percentage of Medicaid-eligible children enrolling in Medicaid due to the "woodwork effect" under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$29,000,000 $56,773,440 $85,773,440

$29,000,000 $56,773,440 $85,773,440

$29,000,000 $56,773,440 $85,773,440

88.4 Increase funds for the new federal premium tax imposed on Care Management Organizations (CMOs) by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$26,300,000 $51,487,637 $77,787,637

$26,300,000 $51,487,637 $77,787,637

$26,300,000 $51,487,637 $77,787,637

88.5 Increase funds for additional state insurance premium tax to Care Management Organizations (CMOs) associated with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) primary care physician rate increase.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$1,100,000 $2,153,475 $3,253,475

$1,100,000 $2,153,475 $3,253,475

$1,100,000 $2,153,475 $3,253,475

88.6 Increase funds for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requirement for 12-month Medicaid eligibility reviews.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$28,275,569 $56,610,559 $84,886,128

$28,275,569 $56,610,559 $84,886,128

$28,275,569 $56,610,559 $84,886,128

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88.7 Transfer funds from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to the Department of Community Health for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance members who will be served through a Care Management Organization (CMO).

State General Funds

$24,819,209 $24,819,209 $24,819,209

88.8 Transfer funds from the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Department of Community Health for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance members who will be served through a Care Management Organization (CMO).

State General Funds

$520,000

$520,000

$520,000

88.9 Increase funds for remaining fee-for-service (FFS) claims for Foster Care and Adoption Assistance members being transitioned to managed care.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$4,800,000 $9,396,983 $14,196,983

$4,800,000 $9,396,983 $14,196,983

$4,800,000 $9,396,983 $14,196,983

88.10 Reduce funds to reflect savings from the increased utilization of the Public Assistance Reporting System (PARIS) by moving eligible members from Medicaid to the Veterans Administration (VA).

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($991,000) ($1,940,085) ($2,931,085)

($1,318,030) ($2,580,313) ($3,898,343)

($1,318,030) ($2,580,313) ($3,898,343)

88.11 Increase funds to restore the one-time reduction for prior year (FY2011) Hospital Cost Settlements collected in FY2014.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$1,960,000 $3,837,101 $5,797,101

$1,960,000 $3,837,101 $5,797,101

$1,960,000 $3,837,101 $5,797,101

88.12 Replace funds.
State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Total Public Funds:

$56,000,000 ($56,000,000)
$0

$56,000,000 ($56,000,000)
$0

$56,000,000 ($56,000,000)
$0

88.13 Increase funds to reflect projected Hospital Provider Payment revenue.
Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Hospital Provider Fee Total Public Funds:

$39,932,012 $19,945,049 $59,877,061

$39,932,012 $19,945,049 $59,877,061

$39,932,012 $19,945,049 $59,877,061

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88.14 Increase funds for the extension of the Planning for Healthy Babies (P4HB) waiver, including prenatal care for Medicaid eligible members at risk of delivering low birth weight babies.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$3,600,000 $26,470,588 $30,070,588

$3,600,000 $26,470,588 $30,070,588

88.15 Reduce funds to reflect savings from the revision of supplemental drug rebates to include Care Management Organization (CMO) claims. (S:Implement January 1, 2015)

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($1,281,000) ($2,468,726) ($3,749,726)

($640,500) ($1,282,346) ($1,922,846)

88.16 Transfer funds from the Department of Community Health to the Department of Public Health for Oncology Research and Education (CORE).

Tobacco Settlement Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($225,000) ($450,472) ($675,472)

($225,000) ($450,472) ($675,472)

88.17 Reduce funds to reflect collection of Hospital Cost Settlements from FY2012 and FY2013.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

($1,764,000) ($3,531,707) ($5,295,707)

($1,764,000) ($3,531,707) ($5,295,707)

88.18 It is the intent of the Georgia General Assembly that the Department of Community Health shall revise policies to provide assignment of benefit access to RSV vaccinations for medically fragile infants who are unserved by home health providers effective July 1, 2014. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

88.100 -Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access primarily to low-income individuals.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,243,933,431 $1,240,336,401 $1,240,976,901

State General Funds

$899,970,308 $896,598,278 $897,238,778

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$110,193,257 $109,968,257 $109,968,257

Hospital Provider Fee

$233,769,866 $233,769,866 $233,769,866

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS 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

$2,504,066,474 $2,504,066,474
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,773,745,068

$2,516,473,334 $2,516,473,334
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,782,554,898

$2,517,659,714 $2,517,659,714
$12,328,316 $12,328,316 $12,328,316 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $13,416,847 $3,784,381,778

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

$82,317,878 $80,646,555
$1,671,323 $260,313,682 $260,313,682
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $342,783,343

$82,317,878 $80,646,555
$1,671,323 $260,313,682 $260,313,682
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $342,783,343

$82,317,878 $80,646,555
$1,671,323 $260,313,682 $260,313,682
$151,783 $151,783 $151,783 $342,783,343

89.1 Reduce funds to reflect projected growth.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

($1,315,682) ($4,326,179) ($5,641,861)

($1,315,682) ($4,326,179) ($5,641,861)

($1,315,682) ($4,326,179) ($5,641,861)

89.2 Reduce funds to reflect savings from an increase in the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (eFMAP) from 76.09% to 76.68%.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

($2,007,973) $2,007,973
$0

($2,007,973) $2,007,973
$0

($2,007,973) $2,007,973
$0

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89.3 Increase funds to reflect the increased percentage of PeachCare-eligible children enrolling in PeachCare due to the "woodwork effect" under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$11,900,000 $38,395,858 $50,295,858

$11,900,000 $38,395,858 $50,295,858

$11,900,000 $38,395,858 $50,295,858

89.4 Increase funds for the new federal premium tax imposed on Care Management Organizations (CMOs) by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$3,000,000 $9,679,628 $12,679,628

$3,000,000 $9,679,628 $12,679,628

$3,000,000 $9,679,628 $12,679,628

89.5 Reduce funds to reflect savings from the increased utilization of the Public Assistance Reporting System (PARIS) by moving eligible members from Medicaid to the Veterans Administration (VA).

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

($109,000) ($351,693) ($460,693)

($144,970) ($467,751) ($612,721)

($144,970) ($467,751) ($612,721)

89.6 Increase funds to restore the one-time reduction for prior year (FY2011) Hospital Cost Settlements collected in FY2014.

State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

$170,000 $548,512 $718,512

$170,000 $548,512 $718,512

$170,000 $548,512 $718,512

89.7 Increase funds to reflect projected Hospital Provider Payment revenue.
State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Hospital Provider Fee Total Public Funds:

$512,615 $155,897 $668,512

$512,615 $155,897 $668,512

$512,615 $155,897 $668,512

89.8 Reduce funds to reflect collection of Hospital Cost Settlements from FY2012 and FY2013.
State General Funds State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767 Total Public Funds:

($153,000) ($306,321) ($459,321)

($153,000) ($306,321) ($459,321)

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89.100 -PeachCare

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$94,111,120 $93,922,150 $93,922,150

State General Funds

$92,283,900 $92,094,930 $92,094,930

Hospital Provider Fee

$1,827,220

$1,827,220

$1,827,220

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$306,780,396 $306,358,017 $306,358,017

State Children's Insurance Program CFDA93.767

$306,780,396 $306,358,017 $306,358,017

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

$401,043,299 $400,431,950 $400,431,950

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.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211

$0 $0 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211

$0 $0 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211 $3,232,435,211

90.1 Increase funds to provide coverage for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) effective January 1, 2015.

Health Insurance Payments

$2,410,661

$2,410,661

$2,410,661

90.2 Increase funds to provide coverage for hearing aids for children effective January 1, 2015.

Health Insurance Payments

$853,980

$853,980

$853,980

90.3 Increase funds for projected increased enrollment due to the individual mandate and auto-enrollment of new employees as required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Health Insurance Payments

$50,191,000 $50,191,000 $50,191,000

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90.4 Increase funds for limits imposed on cost sharing by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) beginning in Calendar Year 2015.

Health Insurance Payments

$25,766,000 $25,766,000 $25,766,000

90.5 Increase funds for additional preventive health benefits required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Health Insurance Payments

$3,173,996

$3,173,996

$3,173,996

90.6 Increase funds for the Comparative Effectiveness Research fee required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Health Insurance Payments

$192,541

$192,541

$192,541

90.7 Increase funds for the Transitional Reinsurance Fee imposed by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Health Insurance Payments

$23,688,000 $23,688,000 $23,688,000

90.8 Reduce funds to reflect savings from the re-procurement of vendor services.

Health Insurance Payments

($212,480,000) ($212,480,000) ($212,480,000)

90.9 Reduce funds to reflect savings from plan design changes effective January 1, 2014.

Health Insurance Payments

($44,583,000) ($44,583,000) ($44,583,000)

90.10 Increase funds to reflect reduced membership, medical services utilization, and medical trend since previous projection. (H and S:Reduce funds to reflect reduced membership, medical services utilization, and medical trend since previous projection)

Health Insurance Payments

$12,013,252 ($7,265,128) ($7,265,128)

90.11 Reduce the state agency employer contribution rate from 30.781% to 30.454% effective July 1, 2014. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

90.12 Increase funds for reserves to fund future claims and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) liabilities.

Health Insurance Payments

$38,721,620

$0

$0

90.13 Increase funds for pharmacy, office visit and emergency room co-pays. Health Insurance Payments

$58,000,000 $58,000,000

90.14 Utilize prior year reserved funds for budgeted expense. Health Insurance Payments

$19,278,380 $19,278,380

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90.15 The Board shall contract with multiple statewide and regional vendors for any SHBP plan offered in Calendar Year 2015. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

90.16 Pursuant to the passage of HB511 (2014 Session), implement coverage of bariatric surgery. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

90.100-State Health Benefit Plan

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 State Funds Transfers Health Insurance Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,132,383,261 $3,132,383,261 $3,132,383,261 $3,132,383,261

$3,151,661,641 $3,151,661,641 $3,151,661,641 $3,151,661,641

$3,151,661,641 $3,151,661,641 $3,151,661,641 $3,151,661,641

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

$678,277 $678,277 $678,277

$678,277 $678,277 $678,277

$678,277 $678,277 $678,277

91.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,668

$7,668

$7,668

91.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$3,471

$3,471

$3,471

91.3 Increase funds for Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) maintenance fees for the Georgia Physician Careers website.

State General Funds

$6,366

$6,366

$6,366

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91.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Board Administration

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all agency programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$695,782

State General Funds

$695,782

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$695,782

Appropriation (HB 744)

$695,782 $695,782 $695,782

$695,782 $695,782 $695,782

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: 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

$8,264,543 $8,264,543 $8,264,543

$8,264,543 $8,264,543 $8,264,543

$8,264,543 $8,264,543 $8,264,543

92.1 Increase funds for five new family medicine residency slots at Gwinnett Medical Center. (S:Increase funds for five new family medicine residency slots at Gwinnett Medical Center at the increased capitation rate)

State General Funds

$63,243

$63,243

$79,333

92.2 Utilize existing funds ($26,366) for five new family medicine residency slots at Gwinnett Medical Center. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

92.3 Increase funds for six additional family medicine residency slots at Houston Medical Center. (S:Increase funds for three additional family medicine residency slots at Houston Medical Center at the increased capitation rate)

State General Funds

$123,924

$63,420

92.4 Increase funds for all Georgia Board for Physician Workforce capitation residency grants by $333 in state funds.

State General Funds

$463,536

$498,168

92.100-Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Graduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to address the physician workforce needs of Georgia communities through the support and

development of medical education programs.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,327,786 $8,327,786 $8,327,786

$8,915,246 $8,915,246 $8,915,246

$8,905,464 $8,905,464 $8,905,464

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

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

$20,969,911 $20,969,911 $20,969,911

$20,969,911 $20,969,911 $20,969,911

$20,969,911 $20,969,911 $20,969,911

93.1 Increase funds for the operating grant for medical education. State General Funds

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

93.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Mercer School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$20,969,911 $22,769,911 $22,769,911

State General Funds

$20,969,911 $22,769,911 $22,769,911

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,969,911 $22,769,911 $22,769,911

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

$10,933,643 $10,933,643 $10,933,643

$10,933,643 $10,933,643 $10,933,643

$10,933,643 $10,933,643 $10,933,643

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94.1 Increase funds for the operating grant for medical education. State General Funds

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

94.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Morehouse School of Medicine Grant

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$10,933,643 $15,933,643 $15,933,643

State General Funds

$10,933,643 $15,933,643 $15,933,643

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,933,643 $15,933,643 $15,933,643

Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Physicians for Rural Areas

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

of aid to promising medical students.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$870,000 $870,000 $870,000

$870,000 $870,000 $870,000

$870,000 $870,000 $870,000

95.1 Increase funds for one additional loan repayment award. (H:Increase funds for 13 additional loan repayment awards)(S:Increase funds for 15 additional loan repayment awards)

State General Funds

$20,000

$260,000

$300,000

95.100 -Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Physicians for Rural Areas

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$890,000 $890,000 $890,000

$1,130,000 $1,130,000 $1,130,000

$1,170,000 $1,170,000 $1,170,000

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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

$2,055,432 $2,055,432 $2,055,432

$2,055,432 $2,055,432 $2,055,432

$2,055,432 $2,055,432 $2,055,432

96.1 Increase funds for the medical student capitation contract for five certified Georgia residents at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

State General Funds

$31,818

96.100-Physician Workforce, Georgia Board for: Undergraduate Medical Education

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,055,432

$2,055,432

$2,087,250

State General Funds

$2,055,432

$2,055,432

$2,087,250

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,055,432

$2,055,432

$2,087,250

Georgia Composite Medical Board

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to license qualified applicants as physicians, physician's assistants, residency trainees,

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,993,168 $1,993,168
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $2,093,168

$1,993,168 $1,993,168
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $2,093,168

$1,993,168 $1,993,168
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $2,093,168

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97.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$32,735

$32,735

$32,735

97.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$13,002

$13,002

$13,002

97.3 Increase funds for the implementation of Pain Management Clinic licensure in HB178 (2013 Session).

State General Funds

$115,109

$115,109

$115,109

97.4 Increase funds for the Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services Act. State General Funds

$70,000

97.99 SAC: 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. House: 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. Governor: 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.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

97.100-Georgia Composite Medical Board

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 STATE FUNDS

$2,154,014

$2,154,014

$2,224,014

State General Funds

$2,154,014

$2,154,014

$2,224,014

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

$2,254,014

$2,254,014

$2,324,014

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Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Continuation Budget

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 State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,750,681 $1,750,681 $1,750,681

$1,750,681 $1,750,681 $1,750,681

$1,750,681 $1,750,681 $1,750,681

98.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$29,333

$29,333

$29,333

98.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$11,008

$11,008

$11,008

98.3 Increase funds for personnel for one additional inspector position.

State General Funds

$120,000

$120,000

98.100 -Drugs and Narcotics Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,791,022

$1,911,022

$1,911,022

State General Funds

$1,791,022

$1,911,022

$1,911,022

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,791,022

$1,911,022

$1,911,022

Section 18: Corrections, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$1,131,839,911 $1,131,839,911 $1,131,839,911

$1,131,839,911 $1,131,839,911 $1,131,839,911

$470,555

$470,555

$470,555

$470,555

$470,555

$470,555

$13,581,649 $13,581,649 $13,581,649

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

$655,104

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
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

$12,926,545 $12,926,545 $12,926,545 $12,926,545 $12,926,545 $12,926,545 $1,145,892,115 $1,145,892,115 $1,145,892,115

Section Total - Final
$1,150,027,802 $1,150,027,802
$470,555 $470,555 $13,581,649 $655,104 $655,104 $12,926,545 $12,926,545 $1,164,080,006

$1,149,527,802 $1,149,527,802
$470,555 $470,555 $13,581,649 $655,104 $655,104 $12,926,545 $12,926,545 $1,163,580,006

$1,149,027,802 $1,149,027,802
$470,555 $470,555 $13,581,649 $655,104 $655,104 $12,926,545 $12,926,545 $1,163,080,006

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

$6,221,238 $6,221,238
$7,046 $7,046 $7,046 $6,228,284

$6,221,238 $6,221,238
$7,046 $7,046 $7,046 $6,228,284

$6,221,238 $6,221,238
$7,046 $7,046 $7,046 $6,228,284

99.1 Transfer funds for all activities and functions, 82 positions and 14 vehicles related to the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center to the Probation Supervision program to consolidate program operations. (S:Transfer funds for all activities and functions, 82 positions and 14 vehicles related to the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center to the Probation Supervision program, and reduce funds to meet projected expenditures)

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($6,221,238) ($7,046)
($6,228,284)

($6,221,238) ($7,046)
($6,228,284)

($6,221,238) ($7,046)
($6,228,284)

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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

100.1 Reduce funds for subsidy payments in the County Jail Subsidy program for anticipated savings as a result of Criminal Justice Reform and transfer funds to the State Prisons program to address recruitment and retention needs for correctional officers.

State General Funds

($8,000,000) ($8,000,000) ($8,769,697)

100.2 Reflect an increase in reimbursements to counties from $22.00 to $43.00 per day. (H:YES)(S:Reflect an increase in reimbursements to counties from $22.00 to $30.00 per day)

State General Funds

$0

$0

100.100 -County Jail Subsidy

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,596,724 $1,596,724 $1,596,724

$1,596,724 $1,596,724 $1,596,724

$827,027 $827,027 $827,027

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,171,292 $36,171,292
$70,555 $70,555 $36,241,847

$36,171,292 $36,171,292
$70,555 $70,555 $36,241,847

$36,171,292 $36,171,292
$70,555 $70,555 $36,241,847

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101.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$512,140

$512,140

$512,140

101.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$2,875

$2,875

$2,875

101.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$170,767

$170,767

$170,767

101.4 Increase funds for personnel for five housing coordinator positions to support the Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry.

State General Funds

$517,000

$517,000

$517,000

101.5 Increase funds for technical assistance from the Department of Community Affairs for housing initiatives for the Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry.

State General Funds

$50,000

$50,000

$50,000

101.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$37,424,074 $37,424,074 $37,424,074

State General Funds

$37,424,074 $37,424,074 $37,424,074

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$70,555

$70,555

$70,555

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$70,555

$70,555

$70,555

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,494,629 $37,494,629 $37,494,629

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 AGENCY FUNDS

$28,908,861 $28,908,861
$450,000

$28,908,861 $28,908,861
$450,000

$28,908,861 $28,908,861
$450,000

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$450,000 $450,000 $29,358,861

$450,000 $450,000 $29,358,861

$450,000 $450,000 $29,358,861

102.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$576,158

$576,158

$576,158

102.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$3,796

$3,796

$3,796

102.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$198,010

$198,010

$198,010

102.100 -Detention Centers

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$29,686,825 $29,686,825 $29,686,825

State General Funds

$29,686,825 $29,686,825 $29,686,825

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

Sales and Services

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$450,000

$450,000

$450,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,136,825 $30,136,825 $30,136,825

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,510,613 $27,510,613
$300,000 $300,000 $27,810,613

$27,510,613 $27,510,613
$300,000 $300,000 $27,810,613

$27,510,613 $27,510,613
$300,000 $300,000 $27,810,613

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103.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$25,607

$25,607

$25,607

103.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$9,173

$9,173

$9,173

103.100-Food and Farm Operations

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$27,545,393 $27,545,393 $27,545,393

State General Funds

$27,545,393 $27,545,393 $27,545,393

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$300,000

$300,000

$300,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,845,393 $27,845,393 $27,845,393

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

$200,205,883 $200,205,883
$390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $200,595,883

$200,205,883 $200,205,883
$390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $200,595,883

$200,205,883 $200,205,883
$390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $200,595,883

104.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$217,660

$217,660

$217,660

104.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$2,128

$2,128

$2,128

104.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$67,304

$67,304

$67,304

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104.4 Reduce funds to reflect the savings from medically fragile inmates being paroled to private nursing homes.

State General Funds

($1,500,000)

104.5 Increase funds to replace the loss of 340B pharmaceutical pricing.

State General Funds

$1,000,000

($500,000) $1,000,000

104.100 -Health

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$200,492,975 $200,492,975
$390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $200,882,975

$199,992,975 $199,992,975
$390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $200,382,975

$200,992,975 $200,992,975
$390,000 $390,000 $390,000 $201,382,975

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

$42,388,820 $42,388,820
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,418,820

$42,388,820 $42,388,820
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,418,820

$42,388,820 $42,388,820
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,418,820

105.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$76,821

$76,821

105.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$575

$575

$76,821 $575

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105.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$25,591

$25,591

$25,591

105.100 -Offender Management

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$42,491,807 $42,491,807
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,521,807

$42,491,807 $42,491,807
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,521,807

$42,491,807 $42,491,807
$30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $42,521,807

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

$134,908,024 $134,908,024 $134,908,024

$134,908,024 $134,908,024 $134,908,024

$134,908,024 $134,908,024 $134,908,024

106.1 Increase funds to reflect an increase in the per diem rate for the Coffee and Wheeler facilities. State General Funds

$100,000

106.100 -Private Prisons

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$134,908,024 $134,908,024 $134,908,024

$134,908,024 $134,908,024 $134,908,024

$135,008,024 $135,008,024 $135,008,024

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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, as well as support the Georgia Commission on Family Violence.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$99,350,317 $99,350,317
$10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $99,360,317

$99,350,317 $99,350,317
$10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $99,360,317

$99,350,317 $99,350,317
$10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $99,360,317

107.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,920,528

$1,920,528

$1,920,528

107.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$14,952

$14,952

$14,952

107.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$703,641

$703,641

$703,641

107.4 Transfer funds for all activities and functions, 82 positions and 14 vehicles related to the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center to the Probation Supervision program. (S:Transfer funds for all activities and functions, 82 positions and 14 vehicles related to the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center to the Probation Supervision program, and reduce funds to meet projected expenditures)

State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$6,221,238 $7,046
$6,228,284

$6,221,238 $7,046
$6,228,284

$5,390,935 $7,046
$5,397,981

107.100 -Probation Supervision

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to supervise probationers in Day Reporting Centers, the Savannah Impact Program, intensive or

specialized probation, and field supervision, as well as support the Georgia Commission on Family Violence.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$108,210,676 $108,210,676 $107,380,373

State General Funds

$108,210,676 $108,210,676 $107,380,373

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$17,046

$17,046

$17,046

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,046 $17,046 $108,227,722

$17,046 $17,046 $108,227,722

$17,046 $17,046 $107,397,419

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; 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 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

$518,302,270 $518,302,270
$100,000 $100,000 $12,694,603 $655,104 $655,104 $12,039,499 $12,039,499 $531,096,873

$518,302,270 $518,302,270
$100,000 $100,000 $12,694,603 $655,104 $655,104 $12,039,499 $12,039,499 $531,096,873

$518,302,270 $518,302,270
$100,000 $100,000 $12,694,603 $655,104 $655,104 $12,039,499 $12,039,499 $531,096,873

108.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$8,962,463

$8,962,463

$8,962,463

108.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$84,939

$84,939

$84,939

108.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$3,349,465

$3,349,465

$3,349,465

108.4 Increase funds for personnel by reinvesting savings from Criminal Justice Reform from programs and utilize existing funds to increase the minimum salary of a Correctional Officer 2 to $27,472. (Total Funds: $13,000,000)

State General Funds

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

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108.100 -State Prisons

Appropriation (HB 744)

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; 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 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

$538,699,137 $538,699,137
$100,000 $100,000 $12,694,603 $655,104 $655,104 $12,039,499 $12,039,499 $551,493,740

$538,699,137 $538,699,137
$100,000 $100,000 $12,694,603 $655,104 $655,104 $12,039,499 $12,039,499 $551,493,740

$538,699,137 $538,699,137
$100,000 $100,000 $12,694,603 $655,104 $655,104 $12,039,499 $12,039,499 $551,493,740

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

$28,275,869 $28,275,869 $28,275,869

$28,275,869 $28,275,869 $28,275,869

$28,275,869 $28,275,869 $28,275,869

109.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$512,141

$512,141

$512,141

109.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$5,751

$5,751

$5,751

109.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$178,406

$178,406

$178,406

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109.100 -Transitional Centers

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$28,972,167 $28,972,167 $28,972,167

State General Funds

$28,972,167 $28,972,167 $28,972,167

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,972,167 $28,972,167 $28,972,167

Section 19: Defense, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS 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

Section Total - Continuation

$9,141,317

$9,141,317

$9,141,317

$9,141,317

$74,506,287 $74,506,287

$74,506,287 $74,506,287

$7,641,586

$7,641,586

$6,165,906

$6,165,906

$6,165,906

$6,165,906

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

$171,171

$1,304,509

$1,304,509

$1,304,509

$1,304,509

$91,289,190 $91,289,190

$9,141,317 $9,141,317 $74,506,287 $74,506,287 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $91,289,190

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services

Section Total - Final
$9,496,994 $9,496,994 $74,506,287 $74,506,287 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509

$9,316,931 $9,316,931 $74,506,287 $74,506,287 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509

$9,496,994 $9,496,994 $74,506,287 $74,506,287 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,304,509 $91,644,867

$1,304,509 $91,464,804

$1,304,509 $91,644,867

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,084,860 $1,084,860
$672,334 $672,334 $1,757,194

$1,084,860 $1,084,860
$672,334 $672,334 $1,757,194

$1,084,860 $1,084,860
$672,334 $672,334 $1,757,194

110.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$20,996

$20,996

$20,996

110.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$1,785

$1,785

$1,785

110.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$7,683

$7,683

$7,683

110.4 Increase funds for personnel for one legal counsel position. State General Funds

$180,063

$0

$0

110.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,295,387 $1,295,387
$672,334 $672,334 $1,967,721

$1,115,324 $1,115,324
$672,334 $672,334 $1,787,658

$1,115,324 $1,115,324
$672,334 $672,334 $1,787,658

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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 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

$4,756,995 $4,756,995 $63,865,953 $63,865,953 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $76,264,534

$4,756,995 $4,756,995 $63,865,953 $63,865,953 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $76,264,534

$4,756,995 $4,756,995 $63,865,953 $63,865,953 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $76,264,534

111.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$56,924

$56,924

$56,924

111.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$740

$740

$740

111.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$19,743

$19,743

$19,743

111.4 Increase funds for personnel for one legal counsel position.

State General Funds

$180,063

111.100 -Military Readiness

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014

1293

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS 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

$4,834,402 $4,834,402 $63,865,953 $63,865,953 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $76,341,941

$4,834,402 $4,834,402 $63,865,953 $63,865,953 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $76,341,941

$5,014,465 $5,014,465 $63,865,953 $63,865,953 $7,641,586 $6,165,906 $6,165,906
$171,171 $171,171 $1,304,509 $1,304,509 $76,522,004

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

$3,299,462 $3,299,462 $9,968,000 $9,968,000 $13,267,462

$3,299,462 $3,299,462 $9,968,000 $9,968,000 $13,267,462

$3,299,462 $3,299,462 $9,968,000 $9,968,000 $13,267,462

112.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$48,792

$48,792

$48,792

112.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$1,829

$1,829

$1,829

112.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$17,122

$17,122

$17,122

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112.100 -Youth Educational Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$3,367,205

$3,367,205

$3,367,205

State General Funds

$3,367,205

$3,367,205

$3,367,205

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,968,000

$9,968,000

$9,968,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$9,968,000

$9,968,000

$9,968,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,335,205 $13,335,205 $13,335,205

Section 20: Driver Services, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$60,662,807 $60,662,807

$60,662,807 $60,662,807

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$2,844,121

$63,506,928 $63,506,928

$60,662,807 $60,662,807
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $63,506,928

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$62,789,864 $62,789,864
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $65,633,985

$62,689,864 $62,689,864
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $65,533,985

$62,889,864 $62,889,864
$2,844,121 $2,844,121 $2,844,121 $65,733,985

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

$9,214,452 $9,214,452
$500,857

$9,214,452 $9,214,452
$500,857

$9,214,452 $9,214,452
$500,857

THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014

1295

Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$500,857 $500,857 $9,715,309

$500,857 $500,857 $9,715,309

$500,857 $500,857 $9,715,309

113.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$92,393

$92,393

$92,393

113.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$23,383

$23,383

$23,383

113.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$35,495

$35,495

$35,495

113.100-Customer Service Support

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck

compliance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,365,723

$9,365,723

$9,365,723

State General Funds

$9,365,723

$9,365,723

$9,365,723

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

$9,866,580

$9,866,580

$9,866,580

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

$50,591,523 $50,591,523
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $52,419,358

$50,591,523 $50,591,523
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $52,419,358

$50,591,523 $50,591,523
$1,827,835 $1,827,835 $1,827,835 $52,419,358

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114.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$579,794

$579,794

$579,794

114.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$236,698

$236,698

$236,698

114.3 Increase funds to replace federal and other funds for 53 part-time positions at Customer Service Centers in high volume areas.

State General Funds

$704,900

$704,900

$704,900

114.4 Increase funds for rent for the Fulton Customer Service Center.

State General Funds

$300,000

114.5 Increase funds for personnel for the new Fort Benning Customer Service Center.

$300,000

$300,000

State General Funds

$125,378

114.6 Increase funds for personnel for the new Bainbridge Customer Service Center.

$125,378

$125,378

State General Funds

$100,000

114.7 Reduce funds for one-time funding to convert DSL lines to T1 lines at 19 Customer Service Centers.

$100,000

State General Funds

($200,000)

$0

114.100 -License Issuance

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$52,538,293 $52,438,293 $52,638,293

State General Funds

$52,538,293 $52,438,293 $52,638,293

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

$54,366,128 $54,266,128 $54,466,128

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.

THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014

1297

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$856,832 $856,832 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,372,261

$856,832 $856,832 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,372,261

$856,832 $856,832 $515,429 $515,429 $515,429 $1,372,261

115.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$24,178

$24,178

$24,178

115.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$4,838

$4,838

$4,838

115.100-Regulatory Compliance

Appropriation (HB 744)

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; and to certify ignition interlock device providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$885,848

$885,848

$885,848

State General Funds

$885,848

$885,848

$885,848

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

$1,401,277

$1,401,277

$1,401,277

Section 21: Early Care and Learning, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

Section Total - Continuation
$367,625,482 $367,625,482 $55,451,852 $55,451,852 $312,173,630 $312,173,630 $322,714,089 $322,714,089 $123,308,738 $123,308,738 $96,773,342 $96,773,342

$367,625,482 $55,451,852 $312,173,630 $322,714,089 $123,308,738 $96,773,342

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Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$102,632,009 $120,000 $100,000 $100,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
$690,479,571

$102,632,009 $120,000 $100,000 $100,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
$690,479,571

$102,632,009 $120,000 $100,000 $100,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
$690,479,571

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$369,793,520 $55,493,488 $314,300,032 $322,714,089 $123,308,738 $96,773,342 $102,632,009
$120,000 $100,000 $100,000
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $692,647,609

$369,793,520 $55,493,488 $314,300,032 $322,714,089 $123,308,738 $96,773,342 $102,632,009
$120,000 $100,000 $100,000
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $692,647,609

$370,973,204 $56,673,172 $314,300,032 $326,286,648 $125,233,627 $96,773,342 $102,632,009
$1,647,670 $120,000 $100,000 $100,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
$697,399,852

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.

THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014

1299

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,451,852 $55,451,852 $175,405,351 $96,773,342 $78,632,009
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $230,872,203

$55,451,852 $55,451,852 $175,405,351 $96,773,342 $78,632,009
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $230,872,203

$55,451,852 $55,451,852 $175,405,351 $96,773,342 $78,632,009
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $230,872,203

116.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$31,163

$31,163

$31,163

116.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$10,473

$10,473

$10,473

116.3 Transfer funds and six positions from the Governor's Office for Children and Families to the Department of Early Care and Learning for child abuse and neglect prevention and home visiting activities.

State General Funds FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$1,179,684 $1,647,670 $1,924,889 $4,752,243

116.100 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$55,493,488 $55,493,488 $56,673,172

State General Funds

$55,493,488 $55,493,488 $56,673,172

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$175,405,351 $175,405,351 $178,977,910

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,924,889

CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$96,773,342 $96,773,342 $96,773,342

Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$78,632,009 $78,632,009 $78,632,009

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$1,647,670

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $230,913,839

$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $230,913,839

$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $235,666,082

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 $122,000,000 $122,000,000 $122,000,000

$0 $0 $122,000,000 $122,000,000 $122,000,000

$0 $0 $122,000,000 $122,000,000 $122,000,000

117.100 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$122,000,000 $122,000,000 $122,000,000

$122,000,000 $122,000,000 $122,000,000

$122,000,000 $122,000,000 $122,000,000

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$312,173,630 $0
$312,173,630 $162,400 $162,400
$312,336,030

$312,173,630 $0
$312,173,630 $162,400 $162,400
$312,336,030

$312,173,630 $0
$312,173,630 $162,400 $162,400
$312,336,030

THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014

1301

118.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Lottery Proceeds

$79,508

$79,508

$79,508

118.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

Lottery Proceeds

$3,620

$3,620

$3,620

118.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

Lottery Proceeds

$2,043,274

$2,043,274

$2,043,274

118.100-Pre-Kindergarten Program

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$314,300,032 $314,300,032 $314,300,032

Lottery Proceeds

$314,300,032 $314,300,032 $314,300,032

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$162,400

$162,400

$162,400

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$162,400

$162,400

$162,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$314,462,432 $314,462,432 $314,462,432

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$0 $0 $25,146,338 $1,146,338 $24,000,000 $105,000 $100,000 $100,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000

$0 $0 $25,146,338 $1,146,338 $24,000,000 $105,000 $100,000 $100,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000

$0 $0 $25,146,338 $1,146,338 $24,000,000 $105,000 $100,000 $100,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000

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Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000 $20,000 $25,271,338

$20,000 $20,000 $25,271,338

$20,000 $20,000 $25,271,338

119.100 -Quality Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized Child Care & Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,146,338 $1,146,338
$24,000,000 $105,000 $100,000 $100,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
$25,271,338

$25,146,338 $1,146,338
$24,000,000 $105,000 $100,000 $100,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
$25,271,338

$25,146,338 $1,146,338
$24,000,000 $105,000 $100,000 $100,000 $5,000 $5,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
$25,271,338

Section 22: Economic Development, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

Section Total - Continuation

$36,439,221 $36,439,221

$33,247,304 $33,247,304

$3,191,917

$3,191,917

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

$37,098,621 $37,098,621

Section Total - Final
$35,565,271 $33,670,285
$1,894,986

$35,515,271 $33,620,285
$1,894,986

$36,439,221 $33,247,304
$3,191,917 $659,400 $659,400
$37,098,621
$35,580,271 $33,685,285
$1,894,986

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$74,021,318 $74,021,318 $109,586,589

$74,021,318 $74,021,318 $109,536,589

$74,021,318 $74,021,318 $109,601,589

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,051,771 $4,051,771 $4,051,771

$4,051,771 $4,051,771 $4,051,771

$4,051,771 $4,051,771 $4,051,771

120.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$64,157

$64,157

$64,157

120.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$4,538

$4,538

$4,538

120.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$23,477

$23,477

$23,477

120.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$4,143,943

$4,143,943

$4,143,943

State General Funds

$4,143,943

$4,143,943

$4,143,943

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,143,943

$4,143,943

$4,143,943

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$905,693 $905,693 $905,693

$905,693 $905,693 $905,693

$905,693 $905,693 $905,693

121.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$12,220

$12,220

$12,220

121.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$4,621

$4,621

$4,621

121.100-Film, Video, and Music

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$922,534

$922,534

$922,534

State General Funds

$922,534

$922,534

$922,534

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$922,534

$922,534

$922,534

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 Capitol Galleries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$586,466 $586,466 $659,400 $659,400 $1,245,866

$586,466 $586,466 $659,400 $659,400 $1,245,866

$586,466 $586,466 $659,400 $659,400 $1,245,866

122.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,638

$7,638

$7,638

122.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$2,609

$2,609

$2,609

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122.3 Increase funds for matching funds for the National Endowment for the Arts federal grant.

State General Funds

$25,000

$0

122.100-Arts, Georgia Council for the

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$596,713

$621,713

$596,713

State General Funds

$596,713

$621,713

$596,713

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$659,400

$659,400

$659,400

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,256,113

$1,281,113

$1,256,113

Global Commerce

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the

international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a network of statewide and regional project

managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; help develop international markets for Georgia

products and attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of

overseas offices and representatives, and by providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,145,635 $10,145,635 $10,145,635

$10,145,635 $10,145,635 $10,145,635

$10,145,635 $10,145,635 $10,145,635

123.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$116,093

$116,093

$116,093

123.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$42,020

$42,020

$42,020

123.100-Global Commerce

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the

international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia through a network of statewide and regional project

managers, foreign and domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; help develop international markets for Georgia

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products and attract international companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign advertising, a network of

overseas offices and representatives, and by providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,303,748 $10,303,748 $10,303,748

State General Funds

$10,303,748 $10,303,748 $10,303,748

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,303,748 $10,303,748 $10,303,748

Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

124.1 Transfer funds for all activities and functions and 28 positions from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Economic Development for administering the Governor's Office of Workforce Development.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

124.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

124.100-Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

$73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

$73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

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

$10,533,628 $7,341,711

$10,533,628 $7,341,711

$10,533,628 $7,341,711

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Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,191,917 $10,533,628

$3,191,917 $10,533,628

$3,191,917 $10,533,628

125.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$10,693

$10,693

$10,693

125.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$4,333

$4,333

$4,333

125.3 Reduce funds for Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists (DCCS) to fund only existing DCCS obligations.

Tobacco Settlement Funds

($1,296,931) ($1,296,931) ($1,296,931)

125.100 -Innovation and Technology

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$9,251,723

$9,251,723

$9,251,723

State General Funds

$7,356,737

$7,356,737

$7,356,737

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,894,986

$1,894,986

$1,894,986

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,251,723

$9,251,723

$9,251,723

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$912,002 $912,002 $912,002

$912,002 $912,002 $912,002

$912,002 $912,002 $912,002

126.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$15,275

$15,275

$15,275

126.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$5,863

$5,863

$5,863

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126.100 -Small and Minority Business Development

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$933,140

$933,140

$933,140

State General Funds

$933,140

$933,140

$933,140

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$933,140

$933,140

$933,140

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

$9,304,026 $9,304,026 $9,304,026

$9,304,026 $9,304,026 $9,304,026

$9,304,026 $9,304,026 $9,304,026

127.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$79,432

$79,432

$79,432

127.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$30,012

$30,012

$30,012

127.3 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for a special education project.

State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

127.4 Increase funds for the Historic Chattahoochee Commission. (S:Reduce funds for the Historic Chattahoochee Commission)

State General Funds

$5,000

($30,000)

127.5 Increase funds for the Georgia Historical Society historical marker and historical library programs.

State General Funds

$10,000

$10,000

127.6 Increase funds for the Georgia Humanities Council.

State General Funds

$10,000

$10,000

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127.7 Increase funds for tourism marketing and music promotion. State General Funds 127.8 Increase funds for the Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails. State General Funds

$100,000 $25,000

127.100 -Tourism

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$9,413,470

$9,338,470

$9,428,470

State General Funds

$9,413,470

$9,338,470

$9,428,470

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,413,470

$9,338,470

$9,428,470

Section 23: Education, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
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

Section Total - Continuation

$7,409,293,094 $7,409,293,094 $7,409,293,094

$7,409,293,094 $7,409,293,094 $7,409,293,094

$1,688,025,021 $1,688,025,021 $1,688,025,021

$1,688,025,021 $1,688,025,021 $1,688,025,021

$5,395,610

$5,395,610

$5,395,610

$892,739

$892,739

$892,739

$892,739

$892,739

$892,739

$61,006

$61,006

$61,006

$61,006

$61,006

$61,006

$4,441,865

$4,441,865

$4,441,865

$4,441,865

$4,441,865

$4,441,865

$9,102,713,725 $9,102,713,725 $9,102,713,725

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$7,951,720,712 $7,951,720,712 $1,688,025,021

$7,947,913,492 $7,947,913,492 $1,688,025,021

$7,943,577,916 $7,943,577,916 $1,688,025,021

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Federal Funds Not Itemized 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

$1,688,025,021 $5,395,610 $892,739 $892,739 $61,006 $61,006 $4,441,865 $4,441,865
$9,645,141,343

$1,688,025,021 $5,395,610 $892,739 $892,739 $61,006 $61,006 $4,441,865 $4,441,865
$9,641,334,123

$1,688,025,021 $5,395,610 $892,739 $892,739 $61,006 $61,006 $4,441,865 $4,441,865
$9,636,998,547

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,005,227 $8,005,227
$293,339 $293,339 $8,298,566

$8,005,227 $8,005,227
$293,339 $293,339 $8,298,566

$8,005,227 $8,005,227
$293,339 $293,339 $8,298,566

128.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$1,697

$1,697

$1,697

128.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$427

$427

$427

128.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$2,356

$2,356

$2,356

128.4 Increase funds to annualize funding in the Extended Day/Year program.

State General Funds

$158,319

$158,319

128.5 Increase funds for the expansion of Agricultural Education programs in Murray County ($255,000) and Thomas County ($75,000). (S:Increase funds for the expansion of Agricultural Education programs in Murray County, Thomas County, Emanuel County, and Walker County)

State General Funds

$330,000

$330,000

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128.100 -Agricultural Education

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$8,009,707

$8,498,026

$8,498,026

State General Funds

$8,009,707

$8,498,026

$8,498,026

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$293,339

$293,339

$293,339

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$293,339

$293,339

$293,339

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,303,046

$8,791,365

$8,791,365

Business and Finance Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,106,636 $7,106,636
$36,212 $36,212 $7,142,848

$7,106,636 $7,106,636
$36,212 $36,212 $7,142,848

$7,106,636 $7,106,636
$36,212 $36,212 $7,142,848

129.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$120,541

$120,541

$120,541

129.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$1,355

$1,355

$1,355

129.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$9,049

$9,049

$9,049

129.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$42,777

$42,777

$42,777

129.100 -Business and Finance Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,280,358

$7,280,358

$7,280,358

State General Funds

$7,280,358

$7,280,358

$7,280,358

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,212 $36,212 $7,316,570

$36,212 $36,212 $7,316,570

$36,212 $36,212 $7,316,570

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,818,439 $3,818,439 $24,187,822 $24,187,822 $28,006,261

$3,818,439 $3,818,439 $24,187,822 $24,187,822 $28,006,261

$3,818,439 $3,818,439 $24,187,822 $24,187,822 $28,006,261

130.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$78,692

$78,692

$78,692

130.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$6,841

$6,841

$6,841

130.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$6,131

$6,131

$6,131

130.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$20,642

$20,642

$20,642

130.5 Increase funds for the American Association of Adaptive Sports for students with physical disabilities. State General Funds

$35,000

130.100 -Central Office

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$3,930,745

$3,930,745

$3,965,745

State General Funds

$3,930,745

$3,930,745

$3,965,745

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,187,822 $24,187,822 $28,118,567

$24,187,822 $24,187,822 $28,118,567

$24,187,822 $24,187,822 $28,153,567

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

$2,001,290 $2,001,290 $3,100,000 $3,100,000 $5,101,290

$2,001,290 $2,001,290 $3,100,000 $3,100,000 $5,101,290

$2,001,290 $2,001,290 $3,100,000 $3,100,000 $5,101,290

131.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,656

$9,656

$9,656

131.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$512

$512

$512

131.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$1,854

$1,854

$1,854

131.4 Increase funds for planning grants ($50,000) and provide for consultants ($150,000) who will assist systems with IE2 or Charter System applications required to receive Title 20 flexibility.

State General Funds

$200,000

131.100 -Charter Schools

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,013,312

$2,013,312

$2,213,312

State General Funds

$2,013,312

$2,013,312

$2,213,312

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,113,312

$5,113,312

$5,313,312

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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

$933,100 $933,100 $933,100

$933,100 $933,100 $933,100

$933,100 $933,100 $933,100

132.1 Increase funds for local affiliates. State General Funds

$100,000

$100,000

132.100-Communities in Schools

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,033,100

$1,033,100

State General Funds

$933,100

$1,033,100

$1,033,100

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$933,100

$1,033,100

$1,033,100

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,401,648 $3,401,648 $2,630,359 $2,630,359 $6,032,007

$3,401,648 $3,401,648 $2,630,359 $2,630,359 $6,032,007

$3,401,648 $3,401,648 $2,630,359 $2,630,359 $6,032,007

133.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$37,749

$37,749

$37,749

133.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$3,185

$3,185

$3,185

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133.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$3,118

$3,118

$3,118

133.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$15,841

$15,841

$15,841

133.100-Curriculum Development

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$3,461,541

$3,461,541

$3,461,541

State General Funds

$3,461,541

$3,461,541

$3,461,541

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,630,359

$2,630,359

$2,630,359

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,630,359

$2,630,359

$2,630,359

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,091,900

$6,091,900

$6,091,900

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
Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450

$0 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450

$0 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450

134.100-Federal Programs

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450 $1,013,433,450

Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$60,103,747 $60,103,747
$8,040,000 $8,040,000 $68,143,747

$60,103,747 $60,103,747
$8,040,000 $8,040,000 $68,143,747

$60,103,747 $60,103,747
$8,040,000 $8,040,000 $68,143,747

135.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$399,346

$399,346

$399,346

135.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$526,102

$526,102

$526,102

135.3 Increase funds for training and experience.

State General Funds

$1,098,237

$1,052,284

$1,052,284

135.98 Change the name of the Severely Emotionally Disturbed program to Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Services (GNETS). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

135.100-Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS)

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$62,127,432 $62,081,479 $62,081,479

State General Funds

$62,127,432 $62,081,479 $62,081,479

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$8,040,000

$8,040,000

$8,040,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$8,040,000

$8,040,000

$8,040,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$70,167,432 $70,121,479 $70,121,479

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,068,852 $3,068,852 $2,406,200 $2,406,200 $2,406,200 $5,475,052

$3,068,852 $3,068,852 $2,406,200 $2,406,200 $2,406,200 $5,475,052

$3,068,852 $3,068,852 $2,406,200 $2,406,200 $2,406,200 $5,475,052

136.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,767

$1,767

$1,767

136.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$23,567

$23,567

$23,567

136.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$38,768

$38,768

$38,768

136.4 Increase funds for course development. State General Funds

$800,000

$600,000

$350,000

136.5 Transfer funds from the Georgia Virtual School program to the Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) program for blended learning trainers.

State General Funds

($315,464)

($315,464)

136.100 -Georgia Virtual School

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$3,932,954

$3,417,490

$3,167,490

State General Funds

$3,932,954

$3,417,490

$3,167,490

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,406,200

$2,406,200

$2,406,200

Sales and Services

$2,406,200

$2,406,200

$2,406,200

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,406,200

$2,406,200

$2,406,200

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,339,154

$5,823,690

$5,573,690

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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

$961,934 $961,934 $961,934

$961,934 $961,934 $961,934

$961,934 $961,934 $961,934

137.1 Transfer funds to reflect an Executive Order signed July 26, 2013 from the Department of Education to the Governor's Office of Student Achievement to align the budget and expenditures for the operations of the Governor's Honors Program.

State General Funds

($961,934)

($961,934)

($961,934)

Information Technology Services The purpose of this appropriation is to provide internet access for local school systems.

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,027,384 $16,027,384
$1,305,535 $1,305,535 $17,332,919

$16,027,384 $16,027,384
$1,305,535 $1,305,535 $17,332,919

$16,027,384 $16,027,384
$1,305,535 $1,305,535 $17,332,919

138.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$136,239

$136,239

$136,239

138.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$4,404

$4,404

$4,404

138.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$11,066

$11,066

$11,066

138.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$51,696

$51,696

$51,696

138.5 Increase funds for application development and support and systems training for local school systems.

State General Funds

$982,240

$982,240

$982,240

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138.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet access to local school systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet access to local school systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet access to local school systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

138.100 -Information Technology Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology for the department, provide internet access to local school

systems, support data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that assist local school systems.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$17,213,029 $17,213,029 $17,213,029

State General Funds

$17,213,029 $17,213,029 $17,213,029

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,305,535

$1,305,535

$1,305,535

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,305,535

$1,305,535

$1,305,535

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,518,564 $18,518,564 $18,518,564

Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including children in residential education facilities and sparsity

grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,754,029 $6,754,029 $6,754,029

$6,754,029 $6,754,029 $6,754,029

$6,754,029 $6,754,029 $6,754,029

139.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$32,579

$32,579

$32,579

139.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$43,088

$43,088

$43,088

139.3 Increase funds for Sparsity Grants for 34 newly qualified schools. (H and S:Increase funds for Sparsity Grants for 22 newly qualified school systems ($2,516,320) and provide a one-time hold harmless for the existing 21 school systems based on a provisional calculation methodology ($676,830))

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State General Funds

$2,516,320

$3,193,150

$3,193,150

139.4 Increase funds for enrollment growth in Residential Treatment Centers. (H and S:Increase funds for enrollment growth and reflect a lower paraprofessional ratio for all Residential Treatment Centers)

State General Funds

$303,947

$906,827

$526,604

139.100-Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives, including children in residential education facilities and sparsity

grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$9,649,963 $10,929,673 $10,549,450

State General Funds

$9,649,963 $10,929,673 $10,549,450

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,649,963 $10,929,673 $10,549,450

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,847,313 $22,847,313 $579,943,528 $579,943,528 $602,790,841

$22,847,313 $22,847,313 $579,943,528 $579,943,528 $602,790,841

$22,847,313 $22,847,313 $579,943,528 $579,943,528 $602,790,841

140.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,514

$2,514

$2,514

140.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$1,118

$1,118

$1,118

140.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$341

$341

$341

140.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$2,847

$2,847

$2,847

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140.100 -Nutrition

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$22,854,133 $22,854,133 $22,854,133

State General Funds

$22,854,133 $22,854,133 $22,854,133

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$579,943,528 $579,943,528 $579,943,528

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$579,943,528 $579,943,528 $579,943,528

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$602,797,661 $602,797,661 $602,797,661

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

$29,176,324 $29,176,324 $29,176,324

$29,176,324 $29,176,324 $29,176,324

$29,176,324 $29,176,324 $29,176,324

141.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$186,173

$186,173

$186,173

141.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$245,367

$245,367

$245,367

141.3 Increase funds for training and experience.

State General Funds

$443,894

$443,894

$443,894

141.100 -Preschool Handicapped

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$30,051,758 $30,051,758 $30,051,758

State General Funds

$30,051,758 $30,051,758 $30,051,758

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,051,758 $30,051,758 $30,051,758

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Quality Basic Education Equalization

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking below the statewide

average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$474,433,734 $474,433,734 $474,433,734

$474,433,734 $474,433,734 $474,433,734

$474,433,734 $474,433,734 $474,433,734

142.1 Increase funds for the Equalization Grant. State General Funds

$7,636,381

$5,652,647

$4,951,363

142.100 -Quality Basic Education Equalization

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking below the statewide

average of per pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$482,070,115 $480,086,381 $479,385,097

State General Funds

$482,070,115 $480,086,381 $479,385,097

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$482,070,115 $480,086,381 $479,385,097

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

($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044)

143.1 Increase funds for the Local Five Mill Share. State General Funds

$28,852,920 $28,852,920 $28,852,920

143.100 -Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

($1,673,940,124) ($1,673,940,124) ($1,673,940,124)

State General Funds

($1,673,940,124) ($1,673,940,124) ($1,673,940,124)

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

($1,673,940,124) ($1,673,940,124) ($1,673,940,124)

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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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806 $8,393,652,806

144.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$57,409,965 $57,409,965 $57,409,965

144.2 Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience. (S:Increase funds for enrollment growth, training and experience, and recognize updated calculations)

State General Funds

$101,151,028 $100,806,240 $99,354,720

144.3 Increase funds for differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers.

State General Funds

$1,023,346

$1,023,346

$1,023,346

144.4 Increase funds for charter systems grants. State General Funds

$1,817,517

$1,817,517

$1,817,517

144.5 Increase funds for School Nurses. (S:Increase the Registered Nurse base salary from $42,000 to $49,000 and the Licensed Practical Nurse base salary from $32,000 to $34,000 and reflect non-certificated health insurance payment practices for school system employees)

State General Funds

$1,309,490

$1,309,490

($728,059)

144.6 Increase funds for Special Needs Scholarships to meet projected need. State General Funds

$8,602,638

$5,492,289

$5,492,289

144.7 Increase funds for Move on When Ready. State General Funds

$146,160

$146,160

$146,160

144.8 Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction in order to provide local educational authorities the flexibility to eliminate teacher furlough days, increase instructional days, and increase teacher salaries.

State General Funds

$314,295,574 $314,295,574 $314,295,574

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144.100 -Quality Basic Education Program

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$8,879,408,524 $8,875,953,387 $8,872,464,318

State General Funds

$8,879,408,524 $8,875,953,387 $8,872,464,318

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,879,408,524 $8,875,953,387 $8,872,464,318

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

$8,425,704 $8,425,704 $8,425,704

$8,425,704 $8,425,704 $8,425,704

$8,425,704 $8,425,704 $8,425,704

145.1 Increase funds for Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports (PBIS) trainers.

State General Funds

$560,000

$560,000

$560,000

145.2 Redirect funds ($720,000) for Education Technology Centers to Regional Education Service Agencies (RESA) English/Language Arts Specialists. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

145.3 Increase funds for technology support. State General Funds

$640,000

$640,000

145.4 Transfer funds from the Georgia Virtual School program to the Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) program for blended learning trainers.

State General Funds

$315,464

$315,464

145.100-Regional Education Service Agencies

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,985,704 $8,985,704 $8,985,704

$9,941,168 $9,941,168 $9,941,168

$9,941,168 $9,941,168 $9,941,168

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,957,474 $5,957,474 $4,675,789 $4,675,789 $10,633,263

$5,957,474 $5,957,474 $4,675,789 $4,675,789 $10,633,263

$5,957,474 $5,957,474 $4,675,789 $4,675,789 $10,633,263

146.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$90,837

$90,837

$90,837

146.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$6,637

$6,637

$6,637

146.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$682

$682

$682

146.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$38,517

$38,517

$38,517

146.5 Increase funds for additional support for school improvement. State General Funds

$131,521

$0

$0

146.6 Work in concert with the Charter School Division to assist schools and systems in the development of academic waiver requests, and the academic waiver portion of their IE2 or Charter System applications where student accountability gains are exchanged for flexibility granted. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

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146.100 -School Improvement

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$6,225,668

$6,094,147

$6,094,147

State General Funds

$6,225,668

$6,094,147

$6,094,147

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,675,789

$4,675,789

$4,675,789

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,675,789

$4,675,789

$4,675,789

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,901,457 $10,769,936 $10,769,936

State Charter School Commission Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the

growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are

approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821

$0 $0 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821

$0 $0 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821 $2,031,821

147.100 -State Charter School Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and support of state charter schools in order to better meet the

growing and diverse needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of the highest academic quality are

approved and supported throughout the state in an efficient manner.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,031,821

$2,031,821

$2,031,821

Sales and Services

$2,031,821

$2,031,821

$2,031,821

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,031,821

$2,031,821

$2,031,821

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,031,821

$2,031,821

$2,031,821

State Interagency Transfers

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to pass through funding for special education services in other state agencies, teachers'

retirement, and vocational funding for the post-secondary vocational education agency.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,097,963 $8,097,963 $14,623,115 $14,623,115 $22,721,078

$8,097,963 $8,097,963 $14,623,115 $14,623,115 $22,721,078

$8,097,963 $8,097,963 $14,623,115 $14,623,115 $22,721,078

148.100-State Interagency Transfers

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to pass through funding for special education services in other state agencies, teachers'

retirement, and vocational funding for the post-secondary vocational education agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$8,097,963

$8,097,963

$8,097,963

State General Funds

$8,097,963

$8,097,963

$8,097,963

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$14,623,115 $14,623,115 $14,623,115

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$14,623,115 $14,623,115 $14,623,115

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,721,078 $22,721,078 $22,721,078

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 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

$24,979,573 $24,979,573
$957,589 $892,739 $892,739
$61,006 $61,006
$3,844 $3,844 $25,937,162

$24,979,573 $24,979,573
$957,589 $892,739 $892,739
$61,006 $61,006
$3,844 $3,844 $25,937,162

$24,979,573 $24,979,573
$957,589 $892,739 $892,739
$61,006 $61,006
$3,844 $3,844 $25,937,162

149.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$315,672

$315,672

$315,672

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149.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$41,132

$41,132

$41,132

149.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$153,677

$153,677

$153,677

149.4 Increase funds for training and experience.

State General Funds

$325,327

$325,327

$325,327

149.100 -State Schools

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 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

$25,815,381 $25,815,381
$957,589 $892,739 $892,739
$61,006 $61,006
$3,844 $3,844 $26,772,970

$25,815,381 $25,815,381
$957,589 $892,739 $892,739
$61,006 $61,006
$3,844 $3,844 $26,772,970

$25,815,381 $25,815,381
$957,589 $892,739 $892,739
$61,006 $61,006
$3,844 $3,844 $26,772,970

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,326,811 $15,326,811 $18,751,202 $18,751,202 $34,078,013

$15,326,811 $15,326,811 $18,751,202 $18,751,202 $34,078,013

$15,326,811 $15,326,811 $18,751,202 $18,751,202 $34,078,013

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150.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$19,681

$19,681

$19,681

150.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$2,818

$2,818

$2,818

150.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$1,791

$1,791

$1,791

150.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$10,290

$10,290

$10,290

150.5 Increase funds to annualize funding in the Extended Day/Year program. State General Funds

$158,319

$158,319

150.6 Increase funds for vocational industry certification and technology. State General Funds

$592,777

$592,777

150.100-Technology/Career Education

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$15,361,391 $16,112,487 $16,112,487

State General Funds

$15,361,391 $16,112,487 $16,112,487

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$18,751,202 $18,751,202 $18,751,202

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$18,751,202 $18,751,202 $18,751,202

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$34,112,593 $34,863,689 $34,863,689

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

$15,454,204 $15,454,204 $17,004,670 $17,004,670 $32,458,874

$15,454,204 $15,454,204 $17,004,670 $17,004,670 $32,458,874

$15,454,204 $15,454,204 $17,004,670 $17,004,670 $32,458,874

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151.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$21,094

$21,094

$21,094

151.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$5,216

$5,216

$5,216

151.3 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$2,471

$2,471

$2,471

151.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$13,127

$13,127

$13,127

151.5 Increase funds for PSAT administration. State General Funds

$1,190,000

$1,190,000

$1,190,000

151.6 Increase funds for test redevelopment for the Criterion-Referenced Competency Test and the End of Course Tests.

State General Funds

$10,000,000

$8,750,000

$9,000,000

151.100 -Testing

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$26,686,112 $25,436,112 $25,686,112

State General Funds

$26,686,112 $25,436,112 $25,686,112

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,004,670 $17,004,670 $17,004,670

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$17,004,670 $17,004,670 $17,004,670

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$43,690,782 $42,440,782 $42,690,782

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

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

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152.100 -Tuition for Multi-Handicapped

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $1,551,946

$1,551,946 $1,551,946 $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 $2,443.99. 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 Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
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 Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$29,051,720 $29,051,720

$29,051,720 $29,051,720

$3,857,127

$3,857,127

$3,857,127

$3,857,127

$3,857,127

$3,857,127

$18,747,375 $18,747,375

$18,747,375 $18,747,375

$18,747,375 $18,747,375

$51,656,222 $51,656,222

Section Total - Final
$30,364,769 $30,364,769
$4,025,785 $4,025,785 $4,025,785 $19,192,910 $19,192,910 $19,192,910 $53,583,464

$30,364,769 $30,364,769
$4,025,785 $4,025,785 $4,025,785 $19,192,910 $19,192,910 $19,192,910 $53,583,464

$29,051,720 $29,051,720
$3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $51,656,222
$30,364,769 $30,364,769
$4,025,785 $4,025,785 $4,025,785 $19,192,910 $19,192,910 $19,192,910 $53,583,464

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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 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127

$0 $0 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127

$0 $0 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127 $3,857,127

153.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,658

$5,658

153.2 Increase funds for contracts.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$163,000

$163,000

$5,658 $163,000

153.100-Deferred Compensation

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$4,025,785

$4,025,785

$4,025,785

Sales and Services

$4,025,785

$4,025,785

$4,025,785

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,025,785

$4,025,785

$4,025,785

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,025,785

$4,025,785

$4,025,785

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

$1,891,720 $1,891,720 $1,891,720

$1,891,720 $1,891,720 $1,891,720

$1,891,720 $1,891,720 $1,891,720

154.1 Increase funds for the annual required contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report.

State General Funds

$1,649

$1,649

$1,649

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154.100 -Georgia Military Pension Fund

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,893,369

$1,893,369

$1,893,369

State General Funds

$1,893,369

$1,893,369

$1,893,369

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,893,369

$1,893,369

$1,893,369

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

$27,160,000 $27,160,000 $27,160,000

$27,160,000 $27,160,000 $27,160,000

155.1 Increase funds for the annual required contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report.

State General Funds

$1,301,000

$1,301,000

$27,160,000 $27,160,000 $27,160,000
$1,301,000

155.100 -Public School Employees Retirement System

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$28,461,000 $28,461,000 $28,461,000

State General Funds

$28,461,000 $28,461,000 $28,461,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,461,000 $28,461,000 $28,461,000

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 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375

$0 $0 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375

$0 $0 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375 $18,747,375

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156.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Retirement Payments

$178,479

$178,479

156.2 Increase funds for the State's social security administration.

State General Funds

$10,400

$10,400

156.3 Increase funds for contracts.

Retirement Payments

$267,056

$267,056

$178,479 $10,400
$267,056

156.100-System Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$10,400

$10,400

$10,400

State General Funds

$10,400

$10,400

$10,400

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$19,192,910 $19,192,910 $19,192,910

State Funds Transfers

$19,192,910 $19,192,910 $19,192,910

Retirement Payments

$19,192,910 $19,192,910 $19,192,910

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$19,203,310 $19,203,310 $19,203,310

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 21.96% for New Plan employees and 17.21% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 18.87% 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 $736.31 per member for State Fiscal Year 2015.

Section 25: Forestry Commission, State
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$30,456,519 $30,456,519

$30,456,519 $30,456,519

$5,982,769

$5,982,769

$5,982,769

$5,982,769

$6,974,195

$6,974,195

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

$187,000

$30,456,519 $30,456,519
$5,982,769 $5,982,769 $6,974,195
$187,000 $187,000

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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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,000 $33,000 $6,754,195 $6,754,195 $71,500 $71,500 $71,500 $43,484,983

$33,000 $33,000 $6,754,195 $6,754,195 $71,500 $71,500 $71,500 $43,484,983

$33,000 $33,000 $6,754,195 $6,754,195 $71,500 $71,500 $71,500 $43,484,983

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS 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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$31,115,868 $31,115,868
$5,982,769 $5,982,769 $6,974,195
$187,000 $187,000
$33,000 $33,000 $6,754,195 $6,754,195 $71,500 $71,500 $71,500 $44,144,332

$32,958,632 $32,958,632
$5,982,769 $5,982,769 $6,974,195
$187,000 $187,000
$33,000 $33,000 $6,754,195 $6,754,195 $71,500 $71,500 $71,500 $45,987,096

$33,090,269 $33,090,269
$5,982,769 $5,982,769 $6,974,195
$187,000 $187,000
$33,000 $33,000 $6,754,195 $6,754,195 $71,500 $71,500 $71,500 $46,118,733

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

$3,340,579 $3,340,579
$48,800

$3,340,579 $3,340,579
$48,800

$3,340,579 $3,340,579
$48,800

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$48,800 $76,288 $76,288 $76,288 $3,465,667

$48,800 $76,288 $76,288 $76,288 $3,465,667

$48,800 $76,288 $76,288 $76,288 $3,465,667

157.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$39,601

$39,601

$39,601

157.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$2,726

$2,726

$2,726

157.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$18,659

$18,659

$18,659

157.100-Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$3,401,565

$3,401,565

$3,401,565

State General Funds

$3,401,565

$3,401,565

$3,401,565

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$48,800

$48,800

$48,800

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$48,800

$48,800

$48,800

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$76,288

$76,288

$76,288

Sales and Services

$76,288

$76,288

$76,288

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$76,288

$76,288

$76,288

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,526,653

$3,526,653

$3,526,653

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$2,214,748 $2,214,748

$2,214,748 $2,214,748

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,553,571 $3,553,571 $1,089,732
$187,000 $187,000 $902,732 $902,732

$3,553,571 $3,553,571 $1,089,732
$187,000 $187,000 $902,732 $902,732

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $6,908,051

$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $6,908,051

158.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$2,214,748 $2,214,748 $3,553,571 $3,553,571 $1,089,732
$187,000 $187,000 $902,732 $902,732
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $6,908,051

State General Funds

$72,782

$72,782

$72,782

158.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$12,306

$12,306

$12,306

158.3 Increase funds for personnel for the employee retention plan for foresters and forest inventory analysis personnel.

State General Funds

$131,637

158.100-Forest Management

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,299,836

$2,299,836

$2,431,473

State General Funds

$2,299,836

$2,299,836

$2,431,473

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$3,553,571

$3,553,571

$3,553,571

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$3,553,571

$3,553,571

$3,553,571

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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

$1,089,732 $187,000 $187,000 $902,732 $902,732 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
$6,993,139

$1,089,732 $187,000 $187,000 $902,732 $902,732 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
$6,993,139

$1,089,732 $187,000 $187,000 $902,732 $902,732 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
$7,124,776

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,901,192 $24,901,192
$2,246,681 $2,246,681 $4,741,312
$33,000 $33,000 $4,708,312 $4,708,312 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $31,904,185

$24,901,192 $24,901,192
$2,246,681 $2,246,681 $4,741,312
$33,000 $33,000 $4,708,312 $4,708,312 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $31,904,185

$24,901,192 $24,901,192
$2,246,681 $2,246,681 $4,741,312
$33,000 $33,000 $4,708,312 $4,708,312 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $31,904,185

159.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$355,216

$355,216

$355,216

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159.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$158,059

$158,059

$158,059

159.3 Increase funds for personnel for the employee retention plan for rangers, chief rangers, foresters and forester inventory analysis personnel. (S:Increase funds for personnel for the employee retention plan for rangers and chief rangers)

State General Funds

$1,842,764

$1,842,764

159.100-Forest Protection

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$25,414,467 $27,257,231 $27,257,231

State General Funds

$25,414,467 $27,257,231 $27,257,231

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,246,681

$2,246,681

$2,246,681

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,246,681

$2,246,681

$2,246,681

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,741,312

$4,741,312

$4,741,312

Royalties and Rents

$33,000

$33,000

$33,000

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$33,000

$33,000

$33,000

Sales and Services

$4,708,312

$4,708,312

$4,708,312

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$4,708,312

$4,708,312

$4,708,312

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

State Funds Transfers

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$15,000

$15,000

$15,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,417,460 $34,260,224 $34,260,224

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

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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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 Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

160.100 -Tree Seedling Nursery

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 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

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

$133,717 $133,717 $1,066,863 $1,066,863 $1,066,863
$6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $1,207,080

Section 26: Governor, Office of the
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$50,984,482 $50,984,482

$50,984,482 $50,984,482

$111,982,654 $111,982,654

$107,967,834 $107,967,834

$200,470

$200,470

$3,814,350

$3,814,350

$2,175,784

$2,175,784

$50,984,482 $50,984,482 $111,982,654 $107,967,834
$200,470 $3,814,350 $2,175,784

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Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances 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 Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
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 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

1341

$500,000 $500,000 $100,000 $100,000 $747,064 $747,064 $661,031 $661,031 $167,689 $167,689 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $165,290,245

$500,000 $500,000 $100,000 $100,000 $747,064 $747,064 $661,031 $661,031 $167,689 $167,689 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $165,290,245

$500,000 $500,000 $100,000 $100,000 $747,064 $747,064 $661,031 $661,031 $167,689 $167,689 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $165,290,245

Section Total - Final
$52,535,592 $52,535,592 $30,183,850 $30,183,850
$1,428,720 $500,000 $500,000 $100,000 $100,000 $661,031 $661,031 $167,689 $167,689 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325
$84,295,487

$52,587,637 $52,587,637 $30,183,850 $30,183,850
$1,428,720 $500,000 $500,000 $100,000 $100,000 $661,031 $661,031 $167,689 $167,689 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325
$84,347,532

$52,587,637 $52,587,637 $30,183,850 $30,183,850
$1,428,720 $500,000 $500,000 $100,000 $100,000 $661,031 $661,031 $167,689 $167,689 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325
$84,347,532

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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

$15,801,567 $15,801,567 $15,801,567

$15,801,567 $15,801,567 $15,801,567

$15,801,567 $15,801,567 $15,801,567

161.1 Reduce funds for the Unemployment Trust Fund loan interest payment due September 30, 2014.

State General Funds

($4,469,552) ($4,469,552) ($4,469,552)

161.100-Governor's Emergency Fund

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide emergency funds to draw on when disasters create extraordinary demands on

government.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,332,015 $11,332,015 $11,332,015

State General Funds

$11,332,015 $11,332,015 $11,332,015

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,332,015 $11,332,015 $11,332,015

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 AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,939,333 $5,939,333
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,039,333

$5,939,333 $5,939,333
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,039,333

$5,939,333 $5,939,333
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,039,333

162.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$94,985

$94,985

$94,985

162.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$37,708

$37,708

$37,708

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162.100 -Governor's Office

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,072,026 $6,072,026
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,172,026

$6,072,026 $6,072,026
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,172,026

$6,072,026 $6,072,026
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,172,026

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

$7,882,085 $7,882,085 $7,882,085

$7,882,085 $7,882,085 $7,882,085

$7,882,085 $7,882,085 $7,882,085

163.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$108,572

$108,572

$108,572

163.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$13,503

$13,503

$13,503

163.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$46,285

$46,285

$46,285

163.4 Increase funds for rental rate.

State General Funds

$92,908

$92,908

$92,908

163.5 Increase funds for one-time funding for office relocation.

State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

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163.100 -Planning and Budget, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$8,343,353

$8,343,353

$8,343,353

State General Funds

$8,343,353

$8,343,353

$8,343,353

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,343,353

$8,343,353

$8,343,353

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$822,742 $822,742
$89,558 $89,558 $912,300

$822,742 $822,742
$89,558 $89,558 $912,300

$822,742 $822,742
$89,558 $89,558 $912,300

164.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$15,705

$15,705

$15,705

164.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$5,979

$5,979

$5,979

164.3 Transfer funds and one position from the Office of the Child Advocate to the Department of Human Services for child fatality review activities.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($44,430) ($5,000) ($49,430)

($44,430) ($5,000) ($49,430)

($44,430) ($5,000) ($49,430)

164.4 Increase funds for personnel and operations. State General Funds

$88,270

$88,270

$88,270

164.5 Transfer funds from the Office of the Child Advocate to the Department of Human Services for forensic interview training activities.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

($74,558)

($74,558)

($74,558)

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164.6 Transfer funds from the Office of the Child Advocate to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for Guardians ad Litem training activities.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

($5,000)

($5,000)

($5,000)

164.100 -Child Advocate, Office of the

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$888,266

$888,266

$888,266

State General Funds

$888,266

$888,266

$888,266

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$893,266

$893,266

$893,266

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 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,144,229 $3,144,229 $8,416,066 $4,401,246
$200,470 $3,814,350 $11,560,295

$3,144,229 $3,144,229 $8,416,066 $4,401,246
$200,470 $3,814,350 $11,560,295

$3,144,229 $3,144,229 $8,416,066 $4,401,246
$200,470 $3,814,350 $11,560,295

165.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,439

$3,439

$3,439

165.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$1,206

$1,206

$1,206

165.3 Transfer funds and five positions from the Governor's Office for Children and Families to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for family violence activities.

State General Funds

($279,000)

($279,000)

($279,000)

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Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($200,470) ($26,827)
($506,297)

($200,470) ($26,827)
($506,297)

($200,470) ($26,827)
($506,297)

165.4 Transfer funds and four positions from the Governor's Office for Children and Families to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for juvenile justice court/system improvement and juvenile justice system compliance and research activities.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($260,545) ($2,385,792) ($2,646,337)

($260,545) ($2,385,792) ($2,646,337)

($260,545) ($2,385,792) ($2,646,337)

165.5 Transfer funds and six positions from the Governor's Office for Children and Families to the Department of Human Services for child abuse and neglect prevention and home visiting activities. (S:Transfer funds and six positions from the Governor's Office for Children and Families to the Department of Early Care and Learning for child abuse and neglect prevention and home visiting activities)

State General Funds FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($1,179,684) ($1,647,670) ($1,924,889) ($4,752,243)

($1,179,684) ($1,647,670) ($1,924,889) ($4,752,243)

($1,179,684) ($1,647,670) ($1,924,889) ($4,752,243)

165.6 Transfer funds and one position from the Governor's Office for Children and Families to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for commercial sexual exploitation prevention initiatives activities.

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

($991,680)

($991,680)

($991,680)

165.7 Transfer funds from the Governor's Office for Children and Families to the Department of Human Services for Child Advocacy Centers.

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

($1,175,000) ($1,175,000) ($1,175,000)

165.100 -Children and Families, Governor's Office for

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and communication among providers and stakeholders of services to

families.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,429,645

$1,429,645

$1,429,645

State General Funds

$1,429,645

$1,429,645

$1,429,645

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$63,738

$63,738

$63,738

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$63,738

$63,738

$63,738

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,493,383

$1,493,383

$1,493,383

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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

$2,089,213 $2,089,213 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,600,251

$2,089,213 $2,089,213 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,600,251

$2,089,213 $2,089,213 $29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,600,251

166.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$36,753

$36,753

$36,753

166.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$14,544

$14,544

$14,544

166.100 -Emergency Management Agency, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,140,510

$2,140,510

$2,140,510

State General Funds

$2,140,510

$2,140,510

$2,140,510

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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

$29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,651,548

$29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,651,548

$29,703,182 $29,703,182
$660,531 $500,000 $500,000 $160,531 $160,531 $147,325 $147,325 $147,325 $32,651,548

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$653,584 $653,584 $653,584

$653,584 $653,584 $653,584

$653,584 $653,584 $653,584

167.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$12,110

$12,110

$12,110

167.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$4,720

$4,720

$4,720

167.100 -Equal Opportunity, Georgia Commission on

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$670,414

$670,414

$670,414

State General Funds

$670,414

$670,414

$670,414

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$670,414

$670,414

$670,414

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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

$6,122,763 $6,122,763
$411,930 $411,930
$500 $500 $500 $6,535,193

$6,122,763 $6,122,763
$411,930 $411,930
$500 $500 $500 $6,535,193

$6,122,763 $6,122,763
$411,930 $411,930
$500 $500 $500 $6,535,193

168.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$115,351

$115,351

$115,351

168.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$818

$818

$818

168.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$35,408

$35,408

$35,408

168.4 Redirect $250,000 in one-time funds to Georgia's Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA AWARDS) and HB283 (2013 Session) implementation. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

168.100-Professional Standards Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$6,274,340

$6,274,340

$6,274,340

State General Funds

$6,274,340

$6,274,340

$6,274,340

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

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$500 $500 $6,686,770

$500 $500 $6,686,770

$500 $500 $6,686,770

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

$5,105,826 $5,105,826 $1,414,753
$747,064 $747,064 $500,000 $500,000 $167,689 $167,689 $6,520,579

$5,105,826 $5,105,826 $1,414,753
$747,064 $747,064 $500,000 $500,000 $167,689 $167,689 $6,520,579

$5,105,826 $5,105,826 $1,414,753
$747,064 $747,064 $500,000 $500,000 $167,689 $167,689 $6,520,579

169.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$87,732

$87,732

$87,732

169.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$33,893

$33,893

$33,893

169.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from the transfer of the 1-800 Call Center to the Georgia Technology Authority.

State General Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($119,143) ($747,064) ($866,207)

($119,143) ($747,064) ($866,207)

($119,143) ($747,064) ($866,207)

169.4 Reduce funds and eliminate three filled positions for call-center outreach services.

State General Funds

($433,033)

($433,033)

($433,033)

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169.100 -Consumer Protection, Governor's Office of

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,675,275 $4,675,275
$667,689 $500,000 $500,000 $167,689 $167,689 $5,342,964

$4,675,275 $4,675,275
$667,689 $500,000 $500,000 $167,689 $167,689 $5,342,964

$4,675,275 $4,675,275
$667,689 $500,000 $500,000 $167,689 $167,689 $5,342,964

Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

$0 $0 $73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

$0 $0 $73,361,918 $73,361,918 $73,361,918

170.1 Transfer funds for all activities and functions and 28 positions from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Economic Development for administering the Governor's Office of Workforce Development.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

($73,361,918) ($73,361,918) ($73,361,918)

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

$565,991 $565,991 $565,991

$565,991 $565,991 $565,991

$565,991 $565,991 $565,991

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171.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$10,723

$10,723

$10,723

171.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$4,048

$4,048

$4,048

171.3 Increase funds for personnel for one investigator position.

State General Funds

$52,045

$52,045

171.100 -Office of the State Inspector General

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$580,762

$632,807

$632,807

State General Funds

$580,762

$632,807

$632,807

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$580,762

$632,807

$632,807

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

$2,857,149 $2,857,149 $2,857,149

$2,857,149 $2,857,149 $2,857,149

$2,857,149 $2,857,149 $2,857,149

172.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$77,290

$77,290

$77,290

172.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$6,060

$6,060

$6,060

172.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$17,375

$17,375

$17,375

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172.4 Increase funds to create a Georgia Innovation Fund to award grants for the implementation and dissemination of innovative programs in public education.

State General Funds

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

172.5 Increase funds for five positions and operations for Georgia's Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA AWARDS).

State General Funds

$1,039,178

$1,039,178

$1,039,178

172.6 Transfer funds to reflect an Executive Order signed July 26, 2013 from the Department of Education to the Governor's Office of Student Achievement to align the budget and expenditures for the operations of the Governor's Honors Program ($961,934) and increase funds for additional program costs ($170,000).

State General Funds

$1,131,934

$1,131,934

$1,131,934

172.100 -Student Achievement, Office of

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$10,128,986 $10,128,986 $10,128,986

State General Funds

$10,128,986 $10,128,986 $10,128,986

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,128,986 $10,128,986 $10,128,986

There is hereby appropriated to the Office of the Governor the sum of $500,000 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 Federal Funds Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$491,774,790 $491,774,790

$485,582,984 $485,582,984

$6,191,806

$6,191,806

$1,006,816,803 $1,006,816,803

$403,993,945 $403,993,945

$491,774,790 $485,582,984
$6,191,806 $1,006,816,803
$403,993,945

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FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 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 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances
Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized 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

$613,493 $10,886,507 $18,302,803 $72,633,885 $55,906,108 $61,322,042 $52,316,281 $321,290,139 $321,290,139
$9,551,600 $68,674,842
$96,500 $96,500 $465,286 $465,286 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $57,891,301 $57,891,301 $508,250 $508,250 $508,250 $1,567,774,685

$613,493 $10,886,507 $18,302,803 $72,633,885 $55,906,108 $61,322,042 $52,316,281 $321,290,139 $321,290,139
$9,551,600 $68,674,842
$96,500 $96,500 $465,286 $465,286 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $57,891,301 $57,891,301 $508,250 $508,250 $508,250 $1,567,774,685

$613,493 $10,886,507 $18,302,803 $72,633,885 $55,906,108 $61,322,042 $52,316,281 $321,290,139 $321,290,139
$9,551,600 $68,674,842
$96,500 $96,500 $465,286 $465,286 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $57,891,301 $57,891,301 $508,250 $508,250 $508,250 $1,567,774,685

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

Section Total - Final
$522,303,621 $516,111,815
$6,191,806 $1,020,070,039
$412,644,839 $613,493
$10,886,507 $18,302,803

$523,714,437 $517,522,631
$6,191,806 $1,020,070,039
$412,644,839 $613,493
$10,886,507 $18,302,803

$518,870,290 $512,678,484
$6,191,806 $1,030,956,869
$416,179,339 $613,493
$10,886,507 $18,302,803

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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 TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized 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

$74,251,057 $55,906,108 $61,484,542 $52,316,281 $321,290,139 $321,290,139
$2,822,670 $9,551,600 $68,674,842
$96,500 $96,500 $465,286 $465,286 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $57,891,301 $57,891,301 $508,250 $508,250 $508,250 $1,611,556,752

$74,251,057 $55,906,108 $61,484,542 $52,316,281 $321,290,139 $321,290,139
$2,822,670 $9,551,600 $68,674,842
$96,500 $96,500 $465,286 $465,286 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $57,891,301 $57,891,301 $508,250 $508,250 $508,250 $1,612,967,568

$74,251,057 $55,906,108 $61,484,542 $52,316,281 $330,290,139 $323,690,139
$6,600,000 $1,175,000 $9,551,600 $68,674,842
$96,500 $96,500 $465,286 $465,286 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $57,891,301 $57,891,301 $508,250 $508,250 $508,250 $1,619,010,251

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$34,230,598 $34,230,598 $55,173,422 $38,773,422 $16,400,000 $16,400,000

$34,230,598 $34,230,598 $55,173,422 $38,773,422 $16,400,000 $16,400,000

$34,230,598 $34,230,598 $55,173,422 $38,773,422 $16,400,000 $16,400,000

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$46,500 $46,500 $46,500 $89,450,520

$46,500 $46,500 $46,500 $89,450,520

$46,500 $46,500 $46,500 $89,450,520

173.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$11,688

$11,688

$11,688

173.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$8,456

$8,456

$8,456

173.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate from 65.84% to 66.69%.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($176,171) $176,171
$0

($176,171) $176,171
$0

($176,171) $176,171
$0

173.100 -Adoption Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$34,074,571 $34,074,571 $34,074,571

State General Funds

$34,074,571 $34,074,571 $34,074,571

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$55,349,593 $55,349,593 $55,349,593

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$38,949,593 $38,949,593 $38,949,593

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$16,400,000 $16,400,000 $16,400,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$16,400,000 $16,400,000 $16,400,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$46,500

$46,500

$46,500

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$46,500

$46,500

$46,500

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$46,500

$46,500

$46,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$89,470,664 $89,470,664 $89,470,664

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 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$0 $0 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$0 $0 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

174.100 -After School Care

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000 $15,500,000

$15,500,000 $15,500,000 $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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,542,554 $1,542,554
$619,263 $619,263 $2,161,817

$1,542,554 $1,542,554
$619,263 $619,263 $2,161,817

$1,542,554 $1,542,554
$619,263 $619,263 $2,161,817

175.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$32,047

$32,047

$32,047

175.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$14,749

$14,749

$14,749

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175.100 -Child Care Licensing

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,589,350

$1,589,350

$1,589,350

State General Funds

$1,589,350

$1,589,350

$1,589,350

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$619,263

$619,263

$619,263

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$619,263

$619,263

$619,263

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,208,613

$2,208,613

$2,208,613

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 FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $9,777,346 $9,777,346 $9,777,346

$0 $0 $9,777,346 $9,777,346 $9,777,346

$0 $0 $9,777,346 $9,777,346 $9,777,346

176.100 -Child Care Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 FEDERAL FUNDS FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,777,346 $9,777,346 $9,777,346

$9,777,346 $9,777,346 $9,777,346

$9,777,346 $9,777,346 $9,777,346

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

$24,384,404 $24,384,404 $69,935,478

$24,384,404 $24,384,404 $69,935,478

$24,384,404 $24,384,404 $69,935,478

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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

$69,815,478 $120,000
$2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $97,557,142

$69,815,478 $120,000
$2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $97,557,142

$69,815,478 $120,000
$2,841,500 $2,841,500 $2,841,500
$395,760 $395,760 $395,760 $97,557,142

177.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$457,362

$457,362

$457,362

177.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$148,914

$148,914

$148,914

177.3 Increase funds to prevent the loss of 235 Child Support Agents.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$3,333,167 $6,470,276 $9,803,443

$3,333,167 $6,470,276 $9,803,443

$3,333,167 $6,470,276 $9,803,443

177.100 -Child Support Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to encourage and enforce the parental responsibility of paying financial support.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$28,323,847 $28,323,847 $28,323,847

State General Funds

$28,323,847 $28,323,847 $28,323,847

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$76,405,754 $76,405,754 $76,405,754

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$76,285,754 $76,285,754 $76,285,754

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

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Agency to Agency Contracts TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$395,760

$395,760

$395,760

$107,966,861 $107,966,861 $107,966,861

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$93,972,766 $93,972,766 $146,136,357 $26,538,029
$200,835 $26,632,970
$279,728 $7,634,795 $84,850,000 $84,850,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$112,490 $112,490 $112,490 $248,721,613

$93,972,766 $93,972,766 $146,136,357 $26,538,029
$200,835 $26,632,970
$279,728 $7,634,795 $84,850,000 $84,850,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$112,490 $112,490 $112,490 $248,721,613

$93,972,766 $93,972,766 $146,136,357 $26,538,029
$200,835 $26,632,970
$279,728 $7,634,795 $84,850,000 $84,850,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$112,490 $112,490 $112,490 $248,721,613

178.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,701,888

$1,701,888

$1,701,888

178.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$583,255

$583,255

$583,255

178.3 Increase funds for personnel for 16 new positions in the Child Protective Services Intake Communication Center (CICC).

State General Funds

$911,872

$911,872

$911,872

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178.4 Increase funds to replace the loss of funds for targeted case management due to the transition of foster care children to managed care.

State General Funds

$8,777,200

$8,777,200

$8,777,200

178.5 Increase funds for personnel for 175 additional Child Protective Services Workers.

State General Funds Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

$7,367,120 $1,617,172 $8,984,292

$7,367,120 $1,617,172 $8,984,292

$7,367,120 $1,617,172 $8,984,292

178.6 Recognize funds in the Child Welfare Services-Special Project program.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

($250,000)

($250,000)

($250,000)

178.7 Increase funds to increase the annual foster care clothing allowance by $100. (S:Recognize in Out of Home Care program)

State General Funds

$460,816

$0

178.8 Increase funds for the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program to expand capacity.

State General Funds

$200,000

$300,000

178.9 Replace funds.

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 Total Public Funds:

($6,600,000) $6,600,000
$0

178.10 Replace funds.

State General Funds Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 Total Public Funds:

($2,400,000) $2,400,000
$0

178.100 -Child Welfare Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$113,314,101 $113,974,917 $111,214,101

State General Funds

$113,314,101 $113,974,917 $111,214,101

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$147,503,529 $147,503,529 $149,903,529

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$26,538,029 $26,538,029 $26,538,029

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FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TANF Transfers to Social Services Block Grant per 42 USC 604 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

$200,835 $28,250,142
$279,728 $7,634,795 $84,600,000 $84,600,000
$8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$112,490 $112,490 $112,490 $269,430,120

$200,835 $28,250,142
$279,728 $7,634,795 $84,600,000 $84,600,000
$8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$112,490 $112,490 $112,490 $270,090,936

$200,835 $28,250,142
$279,728 $1,034,795 $93,600,000 $87,000,000 $6,600,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000 $8,500,000
$112,490 $112,490 $112,490 $269,730,120

Child Welfare Services - Special Project

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

179.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,675

$1,675

$1,675

179.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$587

$587

$587

179.3 Transfer funds and six positions from the Governor's Office for Children and Families to the Department of Human Services for child abuse and neglect prevention and home visiting activities. (S:Transfer funds and six positions from the Governor's Office for Children and Families to the Department of Early Care and Learning for child abuse and neglect prevention and home visiting activities)

State General Funds FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$1,179,684

$1,179,684

$0

$1,647,670

$1,647,670

$0

$1,924,889

$1,924,889

$0

$4,752,243

$4,752,243

$0

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179.4 Transfer funds from the Governor's Office for Children and Families to the Department of Human Services for Child Advocacy Centers.

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$1,175,000

$1,175,000

$1,175,000

179.5 Transfer funds from the Office of the Child Advocate to the Department of Human Services for forensic interview training activities.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$74,558

$74,558

$74,558

179.6 Recognize funds from the Child Welfare Services program. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$250,000

$250,000

$250,000

179.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support child victims of abuse. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support child victims of abuse. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support child victims of abuse.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

179.100-Child Welfare Services - Special Project

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and neglect prevention programs and support child victims of abuse.

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 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,181,946 $1,181,946 $5,072,117 $1,999,447
$250,000 $250,000 $2,822,670 $6,254,063

$1,181,946 $1,181,946 $5,072,117 $1,999,447
$250,000 $250,000 $2,822,670 $6,254,063

$2,262 $2,262 $1,499,558 $74,558 $250,000 $250,000 $1,175,000 $1,501,820

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$0 $0 $16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$0 $0 $16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

180.100-Community Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

$16,110,137 $16,110,137 $16,110,137

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596 FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 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 Sales and Services

$31,679,621 $31,679,621 $46,749,029 $21,505,102
$412,658 $209,161 $102,444 $5,792,348 $220,468 $4,772,224 $2,539,375 $11,195,249 $11,195,249 $15,288,067 $15,288,067

$31,679,621 $31,679,621 $46,749,029 $21,505,102
$412,658 $209,161 $102,444 $5,792,348 $220,468 $4,772,224 $2,539,375 $11,195,249 $11,195,249 $15,288,067 $15,288,067

$31,679,621 $31,679,621 $46,749,029 $21,505,102
$412,658 $209,161 $102,444 $5,792,348 $220,468 $4,772,224 $2,539,375 $11,195,249 $11,195,249 $15,288,067 $15,288,067

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,288,067 $93,716,717

$15,288,067 $93,716,717

$15,288,067 $93,716,717

181.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$414,483

$414,483

$414,483

181.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$67,764

$67,764

$67,764

181.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$278,664

$278,664

$278,664

181.4 Increase funds for telecommunications.

State General Funds

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

181.5 Transfer funds and one position from the Office of the Child Advocate to the Department of Human Services for child fatality review activities.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$44,430 $5,000
$49,430

$44,430 $5,000
$49,430

$44,430 $5,000
$49,430

181.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$34,484,962 $34,484,962 $34,484,962

State General Funds

$34,484,962 $34,484,962 $34,484,962

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$46,754,029 $46,754,029 $46,754,029

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$21,510,102 $21,510,102 $21,510,102

FFIND CCDF Mandatory & Matching Funds CFDA93.596

$412,658

$412,658

$412,658

FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$209,161

$209,161

$209,161

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$102,444

$102,444

$102,444

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$5,792,348

$5,792,348

$5,792,348

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$220,468

$220,468

$220,468

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$4,772,224

$4,772,224

$4,772,224

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Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,539,375 $11,195,249 $11,195,249 $15,288,067 $15,288,067 $15,288,067 $96,527,058

$2,539,375 $11,195,249 $11,195,249 $15,288,067 $15,288,067 $15,288,067 $96,527,058

$2,539,375 $11,195,249 $11,195,249 $15,288,067 $15,288,067 $15,288,067 $96,527,058

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,218,149 $14,218,149
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $17,791,582

$14,218,149 $14,218,149
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $17,791,582

$14,218,149 $14,218,149
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $17,791,582

182.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$260,179

$260,179

$260,179

182.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$101,285

$101,285

$101,285

182.3 Increase funds for the temporary emergency respite placement of abused, neglected, or exploited at-risk adults.

State General Funds

$226,800

$226,800

$226,800

182.4 Increase funds for personnel for 11 additional Adult Protective Service workers to manage an increasing number of cases.

State General Funds

$693,333

$693,333

$693,333

182.5 Replace funds.

State General Funds

($693,333)

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Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Total Public Funds:

$693,333 $0

182.100 -Elder Abuse Investigations and Prevention

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,499,746 $15,499,746
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $19,073,179

$15,499,746 $15,499,746
$3,573,433 $793,894 $500,000
$2,279,539 $19,073,179

$14,806,413 $14,806,413
$4,266,766 $793,894 $500,000
$2,972,872 $19,073,179

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

$71,477,874 $65,286,068
$6,191,806 $41,416,802 $23,890,113 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $112,894,676

$71,477,874 $65,286,068
$6,191,806 $41,416,802 $23,890,113 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $112,894,676

$71,477,874 $65,286,068
$6,191,806 $41,416,802 $23,890,113 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $112,894,676

183.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$12,512

$12,512

$12,512

183.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$4,999

$4,999

$4,999

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183.3 Reduce funds to reflect savings from an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate from 65.84% to 66.69%.

State General Funds

($1,210,043) ($1,210,043) ($1,210,043)

183.4 Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for 100 additional Community Care Services Program (CCSP) slots. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

183.5 Utilize enhanced federal participation rate to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for Alternative Living Services and Personal Support Services by 5% in both elderly waiver programs (CCSP and SOURCE). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

183.100-Elder Community Living Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$70,285,342 $64,093,536
$6,191,806 $41,416,802 $23,890,113 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $111,702,144

$70,285,342 $64,093,536
$6,191,806 $41,416,802 $23,890,113 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $111,702,144

$70,285,342 $64,093,536
$6,191,806 $41,416,802 $23,890,113 $13,765,259
$3,761,430 $111,702,144

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
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,854,249 $2,854,249 $5,866,268 $5,866,268 $8,720,517

$2,854,249 $2,854,249 $5,866,268 $5,866,268 $8,720,517

$2,854,249 $2,854,249 $5,866,268 $5,866,268 $8,720,517

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184.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$7,451

$7,451

$7,451

184.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$3,807

$3,807

$3,807

184.3 Increase funds for Meals on Wheels and senior center nutrition programs.

State General Funds Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Total Public Funds:

$750,000 $750,000

$0 $750,000 $750,000

184.100 -Elder Support Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,865,507

$3,615,507

$2,865,507

State General Funds

$2,865,507

$3,615,507

$2,865,507

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

$6,616,268

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

$5,866,268

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$750,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,731,775

$9,481,775

$9,481,775

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$0 $0 $55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

$0 $0 $55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

185.100 -Energy Assistance

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$55,320,027 $55,320,027 $55,320,027

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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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,802,450 $11,802,450 $11,802,450

$11,802,450 $11,802,450 $11,802,450

$11,802,450 $11,802,450 $11,802,450

186.100-Family Violence Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$11,802,450 $11,802,450 $11,802,450

State General Funds

$11,802,450 $11,802,450 $11,802,450

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,802,450 $11,802,450 $11,802,450

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575 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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$104,285,965 $104,285,965 $126,313,967 $61,705,452
$900,000 $2,882,030
$365,613 $40,832,012 $19,628,860 $19,628,860 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $240,821,687

$104,285,965 $104,285,965 $126,313,967 $61,705,452
$900,000 $2,882,030
$365,613 $40,832,012 $19,628,860 $19,628,860 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $240,821,687

$104,285,965 $104,285,965 $126,313,967 $61,705,452
$900,000 $2,882,030
$365,613 $40,832,012 $19,628,860 $19,628,860 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $10,221,755 $240,821,687

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187.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,602,497

$1,602,497

$1,602,497

187.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$16,175

$16,175

$16,175

187.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$640,844

$640,844

$640,844

187.4 Increase funds for the development of a dedicated Revenue Maximization (RevMax) Medicaid Unit to transition foster care children to managed health care.

State General Funds Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Total Public Funds:

$162,500 $162,500 $325,000

$162,500 $162,500 $325,000

$162,500 $162,500 $325,000

187.5 Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for Medicaid eligibility determination. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

187.100 -Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$106,707,981 $106,707,981 $106,707,981

State General Funds

$106,707,981 $106,707,981 $106,707,981

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$126,476,467 $126,476,467 $126,476,467

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$61,705,452 $61,705,452 $61,705,452

FFIND Child Care and Development Block Grant CFDA93.575

$900,000

$900,000

$900,000

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$2,882,030

$2,882,030

$2,882,030

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance CFDA93.568

$365,613

$365,613

$365,613

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$40,994,512 $40,994,512 $40,994,512

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

$10,221,755 $10,221,755 $10,221,755

Intergovernmental Transfers

$10,221,755 $10,221,755 $10,221,755

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$10,221,755 $10,221,755 $10,221,755

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$243,406,203 $243,406,203 $243,406,203

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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 Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $61,768,742 $35,981,142 $25,787,600 $25,787,600 $61,768,742

$0 $0 $61,768,742 $35,981,142 $25,787,600 $25,787,600 $61,768,742

$0 $0 $61,768,742 $35,981,142 $25,787,600 $25,787,600 $61,768,742

188.1 Transfer funds from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$5,156,667

188.100-Federal Fund Transfers to Other Agencies

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$61,768,742 $61,768,742 $66,925,409

Social Services Block Grant CFDA93.667

$35,981,142 $35,981,142 $41,137,809

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$25,787,600 $25,787,600 $25,787,600

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$25,787,600 $25,787,600 $25,787,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$61,768,742 $61,768,742 $66,925,409

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized

$72,347,849 $72,347,849 $126,638,575
$196,942

$72,347,849 $72,347,849 $126,638,575
$196,942

$72,347,849 $72,347,849 $126,638,575
$196,942

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Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,707,274 $89,734,359 $89,734,359 $198,986,424

$36,707,274 $89,734,359 $89,734,359 $198,986,424

$36,707,274 $89,734,359 $89,734,359 $198,986,424

189.1 Reduce funds to reflect savings from an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) rate from 65.84% to 66.69%.

State General Funds

($527,548)

($527,548)

($527,548)

189.2 Increase funds to increase the annual foster care clothing allowance by $100.

State General Funds

$460,816

189.100 -Out of Home Care

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$71,820,301 $71,820,301 $72,281,117

State General Funds

$71,820,301 $71,820,301 $72,281,117

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$126,638,575 $126,638,575 $126,638,575

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$196,942

$196,942

$196,942

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$36,707,274 $36,707,274 $36,707,274

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$89,734,359 $89,734,359 $89,734,359

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$89,734,359 $89,734,359 $89,734,359

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$198,458,876 $198,458,876 $198,919,692

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 $9,303,613 $9,303,613 $9,303,613

$0 $0 $9,303,613 $9,303,613 $9,303,613

$0 $0 $9,303,613 $9,303,613 $9,303,613

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190.100 -Refugee Assistance

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to

refugees.

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$9,303,613

$9,303,613

$9,303,613

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$9,303,613

$9,303,613

$9,303,613

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,303,613

$9,303,613

$9,303,613

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 $49,382,361 $39,830,761 $39,830,761 $9,551,600 $49,482,361

$100,000 $100,000 $49,382,361 $39,830,761 $39,830,761 $9,551,600 $49,482,361

$100,000 $100,000 $49,382,361 $39,830,761 $39,830,761 $9,551,600 $49,482,361

191.100-Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$49,382,361 $49,382,361 $49,382,361

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

$39,830,761 $39,830,761 $39,830,761

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558

$39,830,761 $39,830,761 $39,830,761

TANF Unobligated Balance per 42 USC 604

$9,551,600

$9,551,600

$9,551,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$49,482,361 $49,482,361 $49,482,361

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.

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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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $18,422,270 $58,960 $18,363,310 $18,363,310 $18,422,270

$0 $0 $18,422,270 $58,960 $18,363,310 $18,363,310 $18,422,270

$0 $0 $18,422,270 $58,960 $18,363,310 $18,363,310 $18,422,270

192.100-Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Grant CFDA93.558
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,422,270 $58,960
$18,363,310 $18,363,310 $18,422,270

$18,422,270 $58,960
$18,363,310 $18,363,310 $18,422,270

$18,422,270 $58,960
$18,363,310 $18,363,310 $18,422,270

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

$211,226

$211,226

$211,226

State General Funds

$211,226

$211,226

$211,226

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$211,226

$211,226

$211,226

193.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,786

$3,786

$3,786

193.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$2,310

$2,310

$2,310

193.3 Increase funds for operations.

State General Funds

$20,000

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193.100 -Council on Aging

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$217,322

$217,322

$237,322

State General Funds

$217,322

$217,322

$237,322

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$217,322

$217,322

$237,322

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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,505,148 $8,505,148 $1,172,819 $1,172,819 $9,677,967

$8,505,148 $8,505,148 $1,172,819 $1,172,819 $9,677,967

$8,505,148 $8,505,148 $1,172,819 $1,172,819 $9,677,967

194.100-Family Connection

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$8,505,148

$8,505,148

$8,505,148

State General Funds

$8,505,148

$8,505,148

$8,505,148

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,172,819

$1,172,819

$1,172,819

Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$1,172,819

$1,172,819

$1,172,819

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,677,967

$9,677,967

$9,677,967

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: 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

$270,955 $270,955 $2,786,962

$270,955 $270,955 $2,786,962

$270,955 $270,955 $2,786,962

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$696,740 $2,090,222 $3,057,917

$696,740 $2,090,222 $3,057,917

$696,740 $2,090,222 $3,057,917

195.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,573

$4,573

$4,573

195.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$1,686

$1,686

$1,686

195.100-Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise Program

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$277,214

$277,214

$277,214

State General Funds

$277,214

$277,214

$277,214

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,786,962

$2,786,962

$2,786,962

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$696,740

$696,740

$696,740

Community Services Block Grant CFDA93.569

$2,090,222

$2,090,222

$2,090,222

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,064,176

$3,064,176

$3,064,176

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental 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

$1,316,074 $1,316,074 $6,153,689 $6,153,689 $7,469,763

$1,316,074 $1,316,074 $6,153,689 $6,153,689 $7,469,763

$1,316,074 $1,316,074 $6,153,689 $6,153,689 $7,469,763

196.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$82,072

$82,072

$82,072

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196.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$28,596

$28,596

$28,596

196.3 By July 1, 2014, the Department shall provide a report to the Georgia General Assembly with an actionable plan to create a third party cooperative arrangement with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in order to draw down additional federal funds. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

196.100-Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,426,742

$1,426,742

$1,426,742

State General Funds

$1,426,742

$1,426,742

$1,426,742

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,153,689

$6,153,689

$6,153,689

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,153,689

$6,153,689

$6,153,689

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,580,431

$7,580,431

$7,580,431

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

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

$0 $0 $70,333,617 $70,333,617 $70,333,617

$0 $0 $70,333,617 $70,333,617 $70,333,617

$0 $0 $70,333,617 $70,333,617 $70,333,617

197.98 Change the name of the Disability Adjudication Section program to Disability Adjudication Services. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

197.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support.

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1379

Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

197.100-Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$70,333,617 $70,333,617 $70,333,617

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$70,333,617 $70,333,617 $70,333,617

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$70,333,617 $70,333,617 $70,333,617

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: 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

$0 $0 $10,042,616 $465,286 $465,286 $9,577,330 $9,577,330 $10,042,616

$0 $0 $10,042,616 $465,286 $465,286 $9,577,330 $9,577,330 $10,042,616

$0 $0 $10,042,616 $465,286 $465,286 $9,577,330 $9,577,330 $10,042,616

198.100-Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the Blind

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and

Griffin.

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$10,042,616 $465,286 $465,286

$10,042,616 $465,286 $465,286

$10,042,616 $465,286 $465,286

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$9,577,330 $9,577,330 $10,042,616

$9,577,330 $9,577,330 $10,042,616

$9,577,330 $9,577,330 $10,042,616

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Hospitals

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 PUBLIC FUNDS
199.1 Increase funds for projected expenditures.
State General Funds

$5,108,931 $5,108,931 $14,698,317 $14,698,317 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $39,491,652

$5,108,931 $5,108,931 $14,698,317 $14,698,317 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $39,491,652

$5,108,931 $5,108,931 $14,698,317 $14,698,317 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $19,684,404 $39,491,652

$469,043

$469,043

$469,043

199.2 Transfer funds from the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute program to the Vocational Rehabilitation program to align vocational rehabilitation services.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($3,508,931) ($14,698,317) ($1,164,482) ($19,371,730)

($3,508,931) ($14,698,317) ($1,164,482) ($19,371,730)

($3,508,931) ($14,698,317) ($1,164,482) ($19,371,730)

199.98 Change the name of the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute program to Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Hospitals. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

199.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide rehabilitative and medical care for individuals to return to the most independent lifestyle possible. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide rehabilitative and medical care for individuals to return to the most independent lifestyle possible.

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Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide rehabilitative and medical care for individuals to return to the most independent lifestyle possible.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

199.100-Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Hospitals

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide rehabilitative and medical care for individuals to return to the most independent

lifestyle possible.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,069,043

$2,069,043

$2,069,043

State General Funds

$2,069,043

$2,069,043

$2,069,043

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$18,519,922 $18,519,922 $18,519,922

Sales and Services

$18,519,922 $18,519,922 $18,519,922

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$18,519,922 $18,519,922 $18,519,922

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,588,965 $20,588,965 $20,588,965

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: 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 Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,465,977 $13,465,977 $53,664,309 $53,664,309
$2,050,000 $50,000 $50,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $69,180,286

$13,465,977 $13,465,977 $53,664,309 $53,664,309
$2,050,000 $50,000 $50,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $69,180,286

$13,465,977 $13,465,977 $53,664,309 $53,664,309
$2,050,000 $50,000 $50,000
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $69,180,286

200.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$552,379

$552,379

$552,379

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200.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$10,449

$10,449

$10,449

200.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$220,312

$220,312

$220,312

200.4 Transfer funds from the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute program to the Vocational Rehabilitation program to align vocational rehabilitation services.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$3,508,931 $14,698,317
$1,164,482 $19,371,730

$3,508,931 $14,698,317
$1,164,482 $19,371,730

$3,508,931 $14,698,317
$1,164,482 $19,371,730

200.5 Increase funds for the Georgia Radio Reading Service.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$18,870 $69,718 $88,588

200.6 Recognize and execute a Memorandum of Understanding agreement with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities ($2,000,000) and receive additional federal funding for Vocational Rehabilitation services. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$5,389,671 $5,389,671

200.7 Increase funds for Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) for equipment for disabled individuals.

State General Funds

$40,000

200.100 -Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational

Rehabilitation Program

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities so that they may go to work.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$17,758,048

State General Funds

$17,758,048

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$68,362,626

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$68,362,626

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,214,482

Appropriation (HB 744)

$17,758,048 $17,758,048 $68,362,626 $68,362,626
$3,214,482

$17,816,918 $17,816,918 $73,822,015 $73,822,015
$3,214,482

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Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$50,000 $50,000 $3,164,482 $3,164,482 $89,335,156

$50,000 $50,000 $3,164,482 $3,164,482 $89,335,156

$50,000 $50,000 $3,164,482 $3,164,482 $94,853,415

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 standard of need is $235, and the maximum monthly amount is $155. For an assistance group of two, the standard of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is $235. For an assistance group of three, the standard of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is $280. For an assistance group of four, the standard of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is $330. For an assistance group of five, the standard of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is $378. For an assistance group of six, the standard of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is $410. For an assistance group of seven, the standard of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is $444. For an assistance group of eight, the standard of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is $470. For an assistance group of nine, the standard of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is $496. For an assistance group of ten, the standard of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is $530. For an assistance group of eleven, the standard 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 Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

Section Total - Continuation

$19,325,561 $19,325,561

$19,325,561 $19,325,561

$2,126,966

$2,126,966

$2,126,966

$2,126,966

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

$15,426

$81,806

$81,806

$19,325,561 $19,325,561
$2,126,966 $2,126,966
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
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

$81,806 $81,806 $21,549,759
Section Total - Final
$19,839,192 $19,839,192
$2,126,966 $2,126,966
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $22,063,390

$81,806 $81,806 $21,549,759
$19,839,192 $19,839,192
$2,126,966 $2,126,966
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $22,063,390

$81,806 $81,806 $21,549,759
$19,839,192 $19,839,192
$2,126,966 $2,126,966
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $22,063,390

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,746,908 $1,746,908 $1,746,908

$1,746,908 $1,746,908 $1,746,908

$1,746,908 $1,746,908 $1,746,908

201.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$32,624

$32,624

$32,624

201.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$20,106

$20,106

$20,106

201.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$12,554

$12,554

$12,554

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201.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,812,192

$1,812,192

$1,812,192

State General Funds

$1,812,192

$1,812,192

$1,812,192

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,812,192

$1,812,192

$1,812,192

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

$756,822 $756,822 $756,822

$756,822 $756,822 $756,822

$756,822 $756,822 $756,822

202.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$12,197

$12,197

$12,197

202.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$5,284

$5,284

$5,284

202.100 -Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$774,303

$774,303

$774,303

State General Funds

$774,303

$774,303

$774,303

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$774,303

$774,303

$774,303

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.

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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 State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,906,358 $6,906,358 $1,123,107 $1,123,107
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $8,126,697

$6,906,358 $6,906,358 $1,123,107 $1,123,107
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $8,126,697

$6,906,358 $6,906,358 $1,123,107 $1,123,107
$15,426 $15,426 $15,426 $81,806 $81,806 $81,806 $8,126,697

203.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$135,255

$135,255

$135,255

203.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$48,167

$48,167

$48,167

203.100-Fire Safety

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$7,089,780

$7,089,780

$7,089,780

State General Funds

$7,089,780

$7,089,780

$7,089,780

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,123,107

$1,123,107

$1,123,107

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,123,107

$1,123,107

$1,123,107

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

$8,310,119

$8,310,119

$8,310,119

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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

$656,703 $656,703 $656,703

$656,703 $656,703 $656,703

$656,703 $656,703 $656,703

204.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,788

$9,788

$9,788

204.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$4,457

$4,457

$4,457

204.100 -Industrial Loan

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$670,948

$670,948

$670,948

State General Funds

$670,948

$670,948

$670,948

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$670,948

$670,948

$670,948

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,144,676 $5,144,676 $1,003,859 $1,003,859 $6,148,535

$5,144,676 $5,144,676 $1,003,859 $1,003,859 $6,148,535

$5,144,676 $5,144,676 $1,003,859 $1,003,859 $6,148,535

205.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$97,711

$97,711

$97,711

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205.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$35,217

$35,217

$35,217

205.100 -Insurance Regulation

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,277,604 $5,277,604 $1,003,859 $1,003,859 $6,281,463

$5,277,604 $5,277,604 $1,003,859 $1,003,859 $6,281,463

$5,277,604 $5,277,604 $1,003,859 $1,003,859 $6,281,463

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

$4,114,094 $4,114,094 $4,114,094

$4,114,094 $4,114,094 $4,114,094

$4,114,094 $4,114,094 $4,114,094

206.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$69,855

$69,855

$69,855

206.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$30,416

$30,416

$30,416

206.100 -Special Fraud

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate action to deter insurance fraud.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,214,365

$4,214,365

$4,214,365

State General Funds

$4,214,365

$4,214,365

$4,214,365

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,214,365

$4,214,365

$4,214,365

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Section 29: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
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

Section Total - Continuation
$88,626,293 $88,626,293 $88,626,293 $88,626,293 $26,974,103 $26,974,103 $26,974,103 $26,974,103 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $138,688,632 $138,688,632

$88,626,293 $88,626,293 $26,974,103 $26,974,103 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $138,688,632

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$96,114,419 $96,114,419 $30,583,872 $29,391,722
$200,470 $991,680 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $149,786,527

$100,021,960 $100,021,960 $30,583,872 $29,391,722
$200,470 $991,680 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $153,694,068

$100,021,960 $100,021,960 $30,583,872 $29,391,722
$200,470 $991,680 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $153,694,068

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

$7,554,792 $7,554,792
$12,600 $12,600 $7,567,392

$7,554,792 $7,554,792
$12,600 $12,600 $7,567,392

$7,554,792 $7,554,792
$12,600 $12,600 $7,567,392

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207.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$73,158

$73,158

$73,158

207.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$25,383

$25,383

$25,383

207.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$30,604

$30,604

$30,604

207.100-Bureau Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$7,683,937

$7,683,937

$7,683,937

State General Funds

$7,683,937

$7,683,937

$7,683,937

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$12,600

$12,600

$12,600

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$12,600

$12,600

$12,600

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,696,537

$7,696,537

$7,696,537

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

$3,927,593 $3,927,593
$123,685 $123,685 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $10,360,172

$3,927,593 $3,927,593
$123,685 $123,685 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $10,360,172

$3,927,593 $3,927,593
$123,685 $123,685 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $6,308,894 $10,360,172

208.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$119,367

$119,367

$119,367

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208.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$24,223

$24,223

$24,223

208.3 Increase funds for a Metal Theft Database contract per HB872 (2012 Session).

State General Funds

$150,000

$150,000

208.100-Criminal Justice Information Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$4,071,183

$4,221,183

$4,221,183

State General Funds

$4,071,183

$4,221,183

$4,221,183

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$123,685

$123,685

$123,685

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$123,685

$123,685

$123,685

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

Sales and Services

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

$6,308,894

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,503,762 $10,653,762 $10,653,762

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,959,586 $28,959,586
$66,131 $66,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $29,183,582

$28,959,586 $28,959,586
$66,131 $66,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $29,183,582

$28,959,586 $28,959,586
$66,131 $66,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $29,183,582

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209.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$431,563

$431,563

$431,563

209.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$180,998

$180,998

$180,998

209.3 Increase funds for personnel for one medical examiner and one death investigator.

State General Funds

$263,641

$263,641

$263,641

209.4 Increase funds to provide for the third installment of the law enforcement career ladder in the Forensic Scientific Services program.

State General Funds

$1,924,079

$1,924,079

209.100-Forensic Scientific Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,835,788 $29,835,788
$66,131 $66,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $30,059,784

$31,759,867 $31,759,867
$66,131 $66,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $31,983,863

$31,759,867 $31,759,867
$66,131 $66,131 $157,865 $157,865 $157,865 $31,983,863

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.

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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

$31,048,935 $31,048,935
$1,157,065 $1,157,065
$71,199 $71,199 $71,199 $32,277,199

$31,048,935 $31,048,935
$1,157,065 $1,157,065
$71,199 $71,199 $71,199 $32,277,199

$31,048,935 $31,048,935
$1,157,065 $1,157,065
$71,199 $71,199 $71,199 $32,277,199

210.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$567,543

$567,543

$567,543

210.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$206,556

$206,556

$206,556

210.3 Increase funds to provide the third installment of the law enforcement career ladder in the Regional Investigative Services program.

State General Funds

$1,833,462

$1,833,462

210.100 -Regional Investigative Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,823,034 $31,823,034
$1,157,065 $1,157,065
$71,199 $71,199 $71,199 $33,051,298

$33,656,496 $33,656,496
$1,157,065 $1,157,065
$71,199 $71,199 $71,199 $34,884,760

$33,656,496 $33,656,496
$1,157,065 $1,157,065
$71,199 $71,199 $71,199 $34,884,760

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Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and

secure communities, and award grants.

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

$17,135,387 $17,135,387 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $59,300,287

$17,135,387 $17,135,387 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $59,300,287

$17,135,387 $17,135,387 $25,614,622 $25,614,622 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $59,300,287

211.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$13,835

$13,835

$13,835

211.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$5,022

$5,022

$5,022

211.3 Transfer funds and five positions from the Governor's Office for Children and Families to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for family violence activities.

State General Funds Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$279,000 $200,470
$26,827 $506,297

$279,000 $200,470
$26,827 $506,297

$279,000 $200,470
$26,827 $506,297

211.4 Transfer funds and four positions from the Governor's Office for Children and Families to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for juvenile justice/court system improvement and juvenile justice system compliance and research activities.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$260,545 $2,385,792 $2,646,337

$260,545 $2,385,792 $2,646,337

$260,545 $2,385,792 $2,646,337

211.5 Increase funds as a result of savings from Criminal Justice Reform and reinvest funds for the expansion of community based Juvenile Incentive Funding Grant program to provide fiscal incentives to communities to create and utilize community based options for juvenile offenders implemented in the Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Program Funding Committee.

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State General Funds

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

211.6 Increase funds as a result of savings from Criminal Justice Reform and reinvest funds to expand existing adult felony drug and mental health accountability courts implemented by the Accountability Courts Granting Committee.

State General Funds

$3,372,186

$3,372,186

$3,372,186

211.7 Increase funds as a result of savings from Criminal Justice Reform and reinvest funds for the expansion of the new nine existing family dependent drug courts implemented in the Accountability Courts Granting Committee.

State General Funds

$384,502

$384,502

$384,502

211.8 Transfer funds and one position from the Governor's Office for Children and Families to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for commercial sexual exploitation prevention initiatives activities.

FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

$991,680

$991,680

$991,680

211.9 Transfer funds from the Office of the Child Advocate to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for Guardians ad Litem training activities.

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$5,000

$5,000

$5,000

211.100-Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and

secure communities, and award grants.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,700,477 $22,700,477 $29,224,391 $28,032,241
$200,470 $991,680 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $68,475,146

$22,700,477 $22,700,477 $29,224,391 $28,032,241
$200,470 $991,680 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $68,475,146

$22,700,477 $22,700,477 $29,224,391 $28,032,241
$200,470 $991,680 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $16,550,278 $68,475,146

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Section 30: Juvenile Justice, Department of
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 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
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 Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$301,248,640 $301,248,640

$301,248,640 $301,248,640

$1,524,955

$1,524,955

$1,524,955

$1,524,955

$81,085

$81,085

$81,085

$81,085

$81,085

$81,085

$5,344,979

$5,344,979

$5,344,979

$5,344,979

$1,531,226

$1,531,226

$351,158

$351,158

$3,462,595

$3,462,595

$308,199,659 $308,199,659

$301,248,640 $301,248,640
$1,524,955 $1,524,955
$81,085 $81,085 $81,085 $5,344,979 $5,344,979 $1,531,226 $351,158 $3,462,595 $308,199,659

Section Total - Final
$307,861,501 $307,861,501
$1,524,955 $1,524,955
$81,085 $81,085 $81,085 $5,090,868 $5,090,868 $1,531,226 $351,158 $3,208,484 $314,558,409

$308,405,701 $308,405,701
$6,264,665 $4,733,439 $1,531,226
$81,085 $81,085 $81,085 $351,158 $351,158
$0 $351,158
$0 $315,102,609

$306,918,411 $306,918,411
$6,264,665 $4,733,439 $1,531,226
$81,085 $81,085 $81,085 $351,158 $351,158
$0 $351,158
$0 $313,615,319

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Community Services

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 residential placement, tracking services,

wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises

youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth

either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake,

court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$82,216,387 $82,216,387
$1,724,638 $1,724,638 $1,373,480
$351,158 $83,941,025

$82,216,387 $82,216,387
$1,724,638 $1,724,638 $1,373,480
$351,158 $83,941,025

$82,216,387 $82,216,387
$1,724,638 $1,724,638 $1,373,480
$351,158 $83,941,025

212.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$947,734

$947,734

$947,734

212.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$9,104

$9,104

$9,104

212.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$368,744

$368,744

$368,744

212.4 Increase funds for the expansion of community based juvenile incentive funding to dependent and small independent court communities to create and utilize evidence based programs for juvenile offenders in consultation with the Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Program Funding Committee.

State General Funds

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

212.5 Transfer funds from the Department of Juvenile Justice to the Department of Community Health for foster care and adoption assistance members who will be served through a Care Management Organization (CMO).

State General Funds

($520,000)

($520,000)

($520,000)

212.6 Replace funds.

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Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:
212.7 Increase funds to annualize a 3% rate adjustment among all Out-of-Home Care providers. State General Funds
212.8 Reduce funds to meet projected expenditures. State General Funds

$1,373,480 ($1,373,480)
$0
$544,200

$1,373,480 ($1,373,480)
$0
$544,200
($1,487,290)

212.100 -Community Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 residential placement, tracking services,

wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises

youth directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides transitional and treatment services to those youth

either directly or by brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-wide services, including intake,

court services, and case management.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$84,621,969 $85,166,169 $83,678,879

State General Funds

$84,621,969 $85,166,169 $83,678,879

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$1,373,480

$1,373,480

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,724,638

$351,158

$351,158

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,724,638

$351,158

$351,158

FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658

$1,373,480

$0

$0

FF Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778

$351,158

$351,158

$351,158

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$86,346,607 $86,890,807 $85,403,517

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

$27,150,997 $27,150,997

$27,150,997 $27,150,997

$27,150,997 $27,150,997

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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 Federal Funds Transfers FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$350,175 $350,175
$15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $157,746 $157,746 $157,746 $27,674,217

$350,175 $350,175
$15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $157,746 $157,746 $157,746 $27,674,217

$350,175 $350,175
$15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $157,746 $157,746 $157,746 $27,674,217

213.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$236,934

$236,934

$236,934

213.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$2,926

$2,926

$2,926

213.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$111,878

$111,878

$111,878

213.4 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program to the Secure Commitment (YDCs) program for Youth Development Campus program staff to align the budget and expenditures for personnel.

State General Funds

($2,546,136) ($2,546,136) ($2,546,136)

213.5 Transfer funds from the Departmental Administration program to the Secure Detention (RYDCs) program for Regional Youth Detention Center program staff to align the budget and expenditures for personnel.

State General Funds

($1,719,838) ($1,719,838) ($1,719,838)

213.6 Replace funds.

Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 FF Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658 Total Public Funds:

$157,746 ($157,746)
$0

$157,746 ($157,746)
$0

213.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Foster Care Title IV-E CFDA93.658
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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$23,236,761 $23,236,761
$350,175 $350,175
$15,299 $15,299 $15,299 $157,746 $157,746 $157,746 $23,759,981

$23,236,761 $23,236,761
$507,921 $350,175 $157,746
$15,299 $15,299 $15,299
$0 $0 $0 $23,759,981

$23,236,761 $23,236,761
$507,921 $350,175 $157,746
$15,299 $15,299 $15,299
$0 $0 $0 $23,759,981

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 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

$83,897,460 $83,897,460
$1,113,357 $1,113,357
$23,589 $23,589 $23,589 $1,554,610 $1,554,610 $1,554,610 $86,589,016

$83,897,460 $83,897,460
$1,113,357 $1,113,357
$23,589 $23,589 $23,589 $1,554,610 $1,554,610 $1,554,610 $86,589,016

$83,897,460 $83,897,460
$1,113,357 $1,113,357
$23,589 $23,589 $23,589 $1,554,610 $1,554,610 $1,554,610 $86,589,016

214.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,184,668

$1,184,668

214.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

$1,184,668

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State General Funds

$9,104

$9,104

$9,104

214.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$461,350

$461,350

$461,350

214.4 Increase funds for operations and personnel for 77 positions to reflect the opening of the Bill Ireland Youth Development Campus Behavioral Management Unit (BMU) January 1, 2015.

State General Funds

$1,996,474

$1,996,474

$1,996,474

214.5 Increase funds for personnel for a Juvenile Correction Officer (JCO) market salary adjustment to establish a new base salary of $27,472 for a JCO 2.

State General Funds

$702,546

$702,546

$702,546

214.6 Transfer funds to the Secure Commitment (YDCs) program from the Departmental Administration program for Youth Development Campus program staff to align the budget and expenditures for personnel.

State General Funds

$2,546,136

$2,546,136

$2,546,136

214.7 Replace funds.

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($1,554,610) $1,554,610
$0

($1,554,610) $1,554,610
$0

214.99 SAC: 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, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440. House: 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, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440. Governor: 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, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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214.100 -Secure Commitment (YDCs)

Appropriation (HB 744)

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, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

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

$90,797,738 $90,797,738
$1,113,357 $1,113,357
$23,589 $23,589 $23,589 $1,554,610 $1,554,610 $1,554,610 $93,489,294

$90,797,738 $90,797,738
$2,667,967 $2,667,967
$23,589 $23,589 $23,589
$0 $0 $0 $93,489,294

$90,797,738 $90,797,738
$2,667,967 $2,667,967
$23,589 $23,589 $23,589
$0 $0 $0 $93,489,294

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 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

$107,983,796 $107,983,796
$61,423 $61,423 $42,197 $42,197 $42,197 $1,907,985 $1,907,985 $1,907,985 $109,995,401

$107,983,796 $107,983,796
$61,423 $61,423 $42,197 $42,197 $42,197 $1,907,985 $1,907,985 $1,907,985 $109,995,401

$107,983,796 $107,983,796
$61,423 $61,423 $42,197 $42,197 $42,197 $1,907,985 $1,907,985 $1,907,985 $109,995,401

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215.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,579,556

$1,579,556

$1,579,556

215.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$11,380

$11,380

$11,380

215.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$609,483

$609,483

$609,483

215.4 Increase funds for personnel for a Juvenile Correction Officer (JCO) market salary adjustment to establish a new base salary of $27,472 for a JCO 2.

State General Funds

$1,055,138

$1,055,138

$1,055,138

215.5 Transfer funds to the Secure Detention (RYDCs) program from the Departmental Administration program for Regional Youth Detention Center program staff to align the budget and expenditures for personnel.

State General Funds

$1,719,838

$1,719,838

$1,719,838

215.6 Increase funds for operations and personnel for 29 positions for a 20-bed expansion at the Clayton (Martha Glaze) RYDC.

State General Funds

$1,669,162

$1,669,162

$1,669,162

215.7 Increase funds for personnel to fully staff the remaining Metro Atlanta RYDCs (Clayton, DeKalb, Marietta, Metro, and Rockdale).

State General Funds

$1,926,497

$1,926,497

$1,926,497

215.8 Increase funds to annualize operations for Rockdale RYDC.

State General Funds

$2,458,257

$2,458,257

$2,458,257

215.9 Reduce funds for contracts for the Paulding RYDC.
State General Funds FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 Total Public Funds:

($6,256,353) ($173,150)
($6,429,503)

($6,256,353) ($173,150)
($6,429,503)

($6,256,353) ($173,150)
($6,429,503)

215.10 Reduce funds for operations and personnel for 81 positions to reflect the closure of Gwinnett RYDC on June 30, 2014.

State General Funds FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 Total Public Funds:

($3,551,721) ($80,961)
($3,632,682)

($3,551,721) ($80,961)
($3,632,682)

($3,551,721) ($80,961)
($3,632,682)

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215.11 Replace funds.

FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 Federal Funds Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($1,653,874) $1,653,874
$0

($1,653,874) $1,653,874
$0

215.99 SAC: 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, or sentenced to the Short Term Program. House: 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, or sentenced to the Short Term Program. Governor: 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, or sentenced to the Short Term Program.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

215.100 -Secure Detention (RYDCs)

Appropriation (HB 744)

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, or sentenced to the

Short Term Program.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$109,205,033 $109,205,033 $109,205,033

State General Funds

$109,205,033 $109,205,033 $109,205,033

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$61,423

$1,715,297

$1,715,297

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$61,423

$1,715,297

$1,715,297

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$42,197

$42,197

$42,197

Sales and Services

$42,197

$42,197

$42,197

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$42,197

$42,197

$42,197

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,653,874

$0

$0

Federal Funds Transfers

$1,653,874

$0

$0

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FF National School Lunch Program CFDA10.555 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,653,874

$0

$0

$110,962,527 $110,962,527 $110,962,527

Section 31: Labor, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$14,039,424 $14,039,424

$14,039,424 $14,039,424

$122,923,864 $122,923,864

$122,923,864 $122,923,864

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

$140,273

$1,069,666

$1,069,666

$1,069,666

$1,069,666

$1,069,666

$1,069,666

$138,173,227 $138,173,227

$14,039,424 $14,039,424 $122,923,864 $122,923,864
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $138,173,227

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$14,117,495 $14,117,495 $122,923,864 $122,923,864
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $138,251,298

$14,117,495 $14,117,495 $122,923,864 $122,923,864
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $138,251,298

$11,727,804 $11,727,804 $122,923,864 $122,923,864
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $135,861,607

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.

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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

$1,586,498 $1,586,498 $31,312,292 $31,312,292
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $33,039,063

$1,586,498 $1,586,498 $31,312,292 $31,312,292
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $33,039,063

$1,586,498 $1,586,498 $31,312,292 $31,312,292
$140,273 $140,273 $140,273 $33,039,063

216.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$6,919

$6,919

$6,919

216.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$7,018

$7,018

$7,018

216.100 -Department of Labor Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,600,435

$1,600,435

$1,600,435

State General Funds

$1,600,435

$1,600,435

$1,600,435

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$31,312,292 $31,312,292 $31,312,292

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$31,312,292 $31,312,292 $31,312,292

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

$33,053,000 $33,053,000 $33,053,000

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

$0 $0 $2,249,873

$0 $0 $2,249,873

$0 $0 $2,249,873

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,249,873 $2,249,873

$2,249,873 $2,249,873

$2,249,873 $2,249,873

217.100 -Labor Market Information

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

$2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

$2,249,873 $2,249,873 $2,249,873

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

$5,789,691 $5,789,691 $34,599,186 $34,599,186 $40,388,877

$5,789,691 $5,789,691 $34,599,186 $34,599,186 $40,388,877

$5,789,691 $5,789,691 $34,599,186 $34,599,186 $40,388,877

218.1 Utilize existing funds to pay the Unemployment Trust Fund loan interest payment due on September 30, 2014. (Total Funds: $5,789,691)(G:YES)(H:YES)(S:Utilize existing funds to pay the Unemployment Trust Fund loan interest payment due on September 30, 2014 and reflect lower payment due to early loan payback. (Total Funds: $3,400,000))

State General Funds

$0

$0 ($2,389,691)

218.100 -Unemployment Insurance

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$5,789,691

$5,789,691

$3,400,000

State General Funds

$5,789,691

$5,789,691

$3,400,000

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$34,599,186 $34,599,186 $34,599,186

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$34,599,186 $34,599,186 $34,599,186

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$40,388,877 $40,388,877 $37,999,186

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Workforce Solutions

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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,663,235 $6,663,235 $54,762,513 $54,762,513 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $62,495,414

$6,663,235 $6,663,235 $54,762,513 $54,762,513 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $62,495,414

$6,663,235 $6,663,235 $54,762,513 $54,762,513 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $62,495,414

219.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$48,876

$48,876

$48,876

219.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$15,258

$15,258

$15,258

219.100 -Workforce Solutions

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,727,369 $6,727,369 $54,762,513 $54,762,513 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $62,559,548

$6,727,369 $6,727,369 $54,762,513 $54,762,513 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $62,559,548

$6,727,369 $6,727,369 $54,762,513 $54,762,513 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $1,069,666 $62,559,548

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Section 32: Law, Department of
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 State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$19,227,251 $19,227,251

$19,227,251 $19,227,251

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$3,597,990

$272,051

$272,051

$272,051

$272,051

$272,051

$272,051

$36,317,074 $36,317,074

$36,317,074 $36,317,074

$36,317,074 $36,317,074

$59,414,366 $59,414,366

$19,227,251 $19,227,251
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$272,051 $272,051 $272,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $59,414,366

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 State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$21,242,362 $21,242,362
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$272,051 $272,051 $272,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $61,429,477

$21,242,362 $21,242,362
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$272,051 $272,051 $272,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $61,429,477

$21,242,362 $21,242,362
$3,597,990 $3,597,990
$272,051 $272,051 $272,051 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $61,429,477

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

$18,079,990 $18,079,990

$18,079,990 $18,079,990

$18,079,990 $18,079,990

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $54,667,004

$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $54,667,004

$269,940 $269,940 $269,940 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074 $54,667,004

220.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$436,735

$436,735

$436,735

220.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$1,397

$1,397

$1,397

220.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$181,090

$181,090

$181,090

220.4 Increase funds for personnel for retention of attorney positions to mitigate future Special Assistant Attorney General expenses.

State General Funds

$1,259,314

$1,259,314

$1,259,314

220.5 Utilize existing funds to retain two time-limited attorney positions added in HB742 (2012 Session) to address professional licensing investigations. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

220.100 -Law, Department of

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$19,958,526 $19,958,526 $19,958,526

State General Funds

$19,958,526 $19,958,526 $19,958,526

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

$36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074

State Funds Transfers

$36,317,074 $36,317,074 $36,317,074

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State Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,317,074 $56,545,540

$36,317,074 $56,545,540

$36,317,074 $56,545,540

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

$1,147,261 $1,147,261 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,747,362

$1,147,261 $1,147,261 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,747,362

$1,147,261 $1,147,261 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$2,111 $2,111 $2,111 $4,747,362

221.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$17,015

$17,015

$17,015

221.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$6,846

$6,846

$6,846

221.3 Increase funds for personnel for five positions to maximize civil recovery of fraudulent Medicaid claims.

State General Funds

$112,714

$112,714

$112,714

221.100 -Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,283,836

$1,283,836

$1,283,836

State General Funds

$1,283,836

$1,283,836

$1,283,836

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

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
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 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 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
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,111 $2,111 $4,883,937

$2,111 $2,111 $4,883,937

$2,111 $2,111 $4,883,937

Section Total - Continuation

$92,494,032 $92,494,032

$92,494,032 $92,494,032

$50,293,306 $50,293,306

$50,281,699 $50,281,699

$11,607

$11,607

$97,260,448 $97,260,448

$711,817

$711,817

$711,817

$711,817

$1,471,418

$1,471,418

$1,471,418

$1,471,418

$13,907

$13,907

$13,907

$13,907

$54,540

$54,540

$54,540

$54,540

$94,936,704 $94,936,704

$94,936,704 $94,936,704

$72,062

$72,062

$72,062

$72,062

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$30,000

$240,077,786 $240,077,786

Section Total - Final
$98,797,105 $98,797,105 $50,293,306 $50,281,699

$100,468,923 $100,468,923 $50,293,306 $50,281,699

$92,494,032 $92,494,032 $50,293,306 $50,281,699
$11,607 $97,260,448
$711,817 $711,817 $1,471,418 $1,471,418
$13,907 $13,907 $54,540 $54,540 $94,936,704 $94,936,704 $72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $240,077,786
$100,468,923 $100,468,923 $50,293,306 $50,281,699

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Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 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
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

$11,607 $97,260,448
$711,817 $711,817 $1,471,418 $1,471,418
$13,907 $13,907 $54,540 $54,540 $94,936,704 $94,936,704 $72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $246,380,859

$11,607 $97,260,448
$711,817 $711,817 $1,471,418 $1,471,418
$13,907 $13,907 $54,540 $54,540 $94,936,704 $94,936,704 $72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $248,052,677

$11,607 $97,260,448
$711,817 $711,817 $1,471,418 $1,471,418
$13,907 $13,907 $54,540 $54,540 $94,936,704 $94,936,704 $72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $248,052,677

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

$2,053,557

$2,053,557

$2,053,557

State General Funds

$2,053,557

$2,053,557

$2,053,557

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,838,671

$4,838,671

$4,838,671

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,838,671

$4,838,671

$4,838,671

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$105,094

$105,094

$105,094

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$67,929

$67,929

$67,929

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$67,929

$67,929

$67,929

Royalties and Rents

$37,165

$37,165

$37,165

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Royalties and Rents Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,165 $6,997,322

$37,165 $6,997,322

$37,165 $6,997,322

222.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$37,605

$37,605

$37,605

222.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$13,328

$9,749

$9,749

222.100 -Coastal Resources

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,104,490

$2,100,911

$2,100,911

State General Funds

$2,104,490

$2,100,911

$2,100,911

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$4,838,671

$4,838,671

$4,838,671

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$4,838,671

$4,838,671

$4,838,671

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$105,094

$105,094

$105,094

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$67,929

$67,929

$67,929

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$67,929

$67,929

$67,929

Royalties and Rents

$37,165

$37,165

$37,165

Royalties and Rents Not Itemized

$37,165

$37,165

$37,165

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,048,255

$7,044,676

$7,044,676

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

$11,445,718 $11,445,718
$110,000 $110,000

$11,445,718 $11,445,718
$110,000 $110,000

$11,445,718 $11,445,718
$110,000 $110,000

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,594,783

$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,594,783

$39,065 $39,065 $39,065 $11,594,783

223.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$137,887

$137,887

$137,887

223.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$16,469

$16,469

$16,469

223.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$48,728

$48,728

$48,728

223.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,648,802 $11,648,802 $11,648,802

State General Funds

$11,648,802 $11,648,802 $11,648,802

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$110,000

$110,000

$110,000

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

$11,797,867 $11,797,867 $11,797,867

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

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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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$25,897,906 $25,897,906 $28,835,422 $28,835,422 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $111,511,843

$25,897,906 $25,897,906 $28,835,422 $28,835,422 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $111,511,843

$25,897,906 $25,897,906 $28,835,422 $28,835,422 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $111,511,843

224.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$426,195

$426,195

$426,195

224.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$176,205

$176,205

$176,205

224.3 Increase funds for one-time funding for water-related studies and updates to Regional Water Plans.

State General Funds

$3,050,000

$3,050,000

$3,050,000

224.100 -Environmental Protection

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

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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

$29,550,306 $29,550,306 $28,835,422 $28,835,422 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $115,164,243

$29,550,306 $29,550,306 $28,835,422 $28,835,422 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $115,164,243

$29,550,306 $29,550,306 $28,835,422 $28,835,422 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $56,778,515 $115,164,243

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

$3,397,423 $3,397,423 $3,397,423

$3,397,423 $3,397,423 $3,397,423

$3,397,423 $3,397,423 $3,397,423

225.1 Increase funds for hazardous waste cleanup activities. State General Funds

$630,000

$630,000

$630,000

225.100 -Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

State General Funds

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,580,815 $1,580,815 $1,020,787 $1,009,180
$11,607 $2,601,602

$1,580,815 $1,580,815 $1,020,787 $1,009,180
$11,607 $2,601,602

$1,580,815 $1,580,815 $1,020,787 $1,009,180
$11,607 $2,601,602

226.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$12,535

$12,535

$12,535

226.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$5,947

$10,528

$10,528

226.100-Historic Preservation

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,599,297

$1,603,878

$1,603,878

State General Funds

$1,599,297

$1,603,878

$1,603,878

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

$1,020,787

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,009,180

$1,009,180

$1,009,180

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$11,607

$11,607

$11,607

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,620,084

$2,624,665

$2,624,665

Law Enforcement

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

227.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$388,589

$388,589

$388,589

227.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$118,576

$83,492

$83,492

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227.3 Transfer funds and 221 positions from the Wildlife Resources program to the new Law Enforcement program for better alignment with the agency organizational structure.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$15,919,247 $2,248,458 $3,657
$18,171,362

$15,919,247 $2,248,458 $3,657
$18,171,362

$15,919,247 $2,248,458 $3,657
$18,171,362

227.4 Increase funds for personnel to reflect the final installment of the law enforcement career ladder in the Law Enforcement program.

State General Funds

$1,098,698

$1,098,698

227.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the citizens and visitors of Georgia. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the citizens and visitors of Georgia. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the citizens and visitors of Georgia.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

227.100 -Law Enforcement

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting

Georgia's wildlife, natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety, and litter and waste laws; to teach

hunter and boater education classes; and to assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety for the

citizens and visitors of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$16,426,412 $17,490,026 $17,490,026

State General Funds

$16,426,412 $17,490,026 $17,490,026

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,248,458

$2,248,458

$2,248,458

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,248,458

$2,248,458

$2,248,458

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $18,678,527

$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $19,742,141

$3,657 $3,657 $3,657 $19,742,141

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 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

$13,615,630 $13,615,630
$1,704,029 $1,704,029 $31,619,991
$544,602 $544,602 $1,471,418 $1,471,418 $29,603,971 $29,603,971 $46,939,650

$13,615,630 $13,615,630
$1,704,029 $1,704,029 $31,619,991
$544,602 $544,602 $1,471,418 $1,471,418 $29,603,971 $29,603,971 $46,939,650

$13,615,630 $13,615,630
$1,704,029 $1,704,029 $31,619,991
$544,602 $544,602 $1,471,418 $1,471,418 $29,603,971 $29,603,971 $46,939,650

228.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$50,141

$50,141

$50,141

228.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$34,435

$89,314

$89,314

228.3 Increase funds for personnel to reflect the final installment of the law enforcement career ladder in the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites program.

State General Funds

$407,032

$407,032

228.100 -Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to manage, operate, market, and maintain the state's golf courses, parks, lodges, conference

centers, and historic sites.

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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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,700,206 $13,700,206
$1,704,029 $1,704,029 $31,619,991
$544,602 $544,602 $1,471,418 $1,471,418 $29,603,971 $29,603,971 $47,024,226

$14,162,117 $14,162,117
$1,704,029 $1,704,029 $31,619,991
$544,602 $544,602 $1,471,418 $1,471,418 $29,603,971 $29,603,971 $47,486,137

$14,162,117 $14,162,117
$1,704,029 $1,704,029 $31,619,991
$544,602 $544,602 $1,471,418 $1,471,418 $29,603,971 $29,603,971 $47,486,137

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

$1,865,775 $1,865,775 $1,865,775

$1,865,775 $1,865,775 $1,865,775

229.1 Increase funds for solid waste cleanup activities.

State General Funds

$735,000

$735,000

229.2 Increase funds for personnel for two positions and operations to increase solid waste inspection activities.

State General Funds

$120,000

$120,000

$1,865,775 $1,865,775 $1,865,775
$735,000
$120,000

229.100 -Solid Waste Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,720,775

$2,720,775

$2,720,775

State General Funds

$2,720,775

$2,720,775

$2,720,775

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,720,775

$2,720,775

$2,720,775

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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 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 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

$32,637,208 $32,637,208 $13,784,397 $13,784,397
$8,717,783 $99,286 $99,286 $13,907 $13,907 $17,375 $17,375
$8,515,153 $8,515,153
$72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $55,169,388

$32,637,208 $32,637,208 $13,784,397 $13,784,397
$8,717,783 $99,286 $99,286 $13,907 $13,907 $17,375 $17,375
$8,515,153 $8,515,153
$72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $55,169,388

$32,637,208 $32,637,208 $13,784,397 $13,784,397
$8,717,783 $99,286 $99,286 $13,907 $13,907 $17,375 $17,375
$8,515,153 $8,515,153
$72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $55,169,388

230.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$200,562

$200,562

$200,562

230.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$100,871

$80,074

$80,074

230.3 Transfer funds and 221 positions from the Wildlife Resources program to the new Law Enforcement Program for better alignment with the agency organizational structure.

State General Funds

($15,919,247) ($15,919,247) ($15,919,247)

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Federal Funds Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($2,248,458) ($3,657)
($18,171,362)

($2,248,458) ($3,657)
($18,171,362)

($2,248,458) ($3,657)
($18,171,362)

230.4 Increase funds for personnel to reflect the final installment of the law enforcement career ladder in the Wildlife Resources program.

State General Funds

$166,088

$166,088

230.99 SAC: 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 promulgate statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license hunters and anglers; and to register boats. House: 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 promulgate statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license hunters and anglers; and to register boats. Governor: 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 promulgate statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and coastal commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license hunters and anglers; and to register boats.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

230.100 -Wildlife Resources

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 promulgate statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and coastal

commercial fishing regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license hunters and anglers; and to register

boats.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$17,019,394 $17,164,685 $17,164,685

State General Funds

$17,019,394 $17,164,685 $17,164,685

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$11,535,939 $11,535,939 $11,535,939

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$11,535,939 $11,535,939 $11,535,939

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$8,714,126

$8,714,126

$8,714,126

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures

$99,286

$99,286

$99,286

Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized

$99,286

$99,286

$99,286

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$10,250

$10,250

$10,250

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Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Royalties and Rents
Royalties and Rents 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 Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,250 $17,375 $17,375 $8,515,153 $8,515,153 $72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $37,299,459

$10,250 $17,375 $17,375 $8,515,153 $8,515,153 $72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $37,444,750

$10,250 $17,375 $17,375 $8,515,153 $8,515,153 $72,062 $72,062 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $37,444,750

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.

Section 34: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$52,986,608 $52,986,608

$52,986,608 $52,986,608

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

$53,792,658 $53,792,658

Section Total - Final

$54,171,545 $54,171,545

$54,171,545 $54,171,545

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

$54,977,595 $54,977,595

$52,986,608 $52,986,608
$806,050 $806,050 $53,792,658
$54,171,545 $54,171,545
$806,050 $806,050 $54,977,595

Board Administration The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

Continuation Budget

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,011,671 $5,011,671 $5,011,671

$5,011,671 $5,011,671 $5,011,671

$5,011,671 $5,011,671 $5,011,671

231.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$56,613

$56,613

$56,613

231.2 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

($7,846)

($7,846)

($7,846)

231.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$24,651

$24,651

$24,651

231.100 -Board Administration

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for the agency.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,085,089

State General Funds

$5,085,089

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,085,089

Appropriation (HB 744)

$5,085,089 $5,085,089 $5,085,089

$5,085,089 $5,085,089 $5,085,089

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

$11,946,790 $11,946,790 $11,946,790

State General Funds

$11,946,790 $11,946,790 $11,946,790

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,946,790 $11,946,790 $11,946,790

232.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$245,320

$245,320

$245,320

232.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$87,445

$87,445

$87,445

232.3 Eliminate funds for one-time funding for Clemency Online Navigation System implementation and temporary labor.

State General Funds

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

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232.100 -Clemency Decisions

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$12,179,555 $12,179,555 $12,179,555

State General Funds

$12,179,555 $12,179,555 $12,179,555

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,179,555 $12,179,555 $12,179,555

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

$35,567,816 $35,567,816
$806,050 $806,050 $36,373,866

$35,567,816 $35,567,816
$806,050 $806,050 $36,373,866

$35,567,816 $35,567,816
$806,050 $806,050 $36,373,866

233.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$632,172

$632,172

$632,172

233.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$234,417

$234,417

$234,417

233.100-Parole Supervision

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$36,434,405 $36,434,405 $36,434,405

State General Funds

$36,434,405 $36,434,405 $36,434,405

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$806,050

$806,050

$806,050

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$37,240,455 $37,240,455 $37,240,455

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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

$460,331 $460,331 $460,331

$460,331 $460,331 $460,331

$460,331 $460,331 $460,331

234.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$9,435

$9,435

$9,435

234.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$2,730

$2,730

$2,730

234.100-Victim Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$472,496

$472,496

$472,496

State General Funds

$472,496

$472,496

$472,496

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$472,496

$472,496

$472,496

Section 35: Properties Commission, State

Section Total - Continuation

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

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 AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers State Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$0 $0 $114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

$0 $0 $114,967 $114,967 $114,967 $705,234 $705,234 $705,234 $820,201

235.100-Properties Commission, State

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 AGENCY FUNDS

$114,967

$114,967

$114,967

Reserved Fund Balances

$114,967

$114,967

$114,967

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$114,967

$114,967

$114,967

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$705,234

$705,234

$705,234

State Funds Transfers

$705,234

$705,234

$705,234

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State Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$705,234 $820,201

$705,234 $820,201

$705,234 $820,201

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

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

236.1 Reduce funds for payment to the State Treasury by $1,996,734 from $2,842,668 to $845,934. (Total Funds: $845,934)(G:YES)(H: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 Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$41,218,026 $41,218,026

$41,218,026 $41,218,026

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

$41,558,026 $41,558,026

Section Total - Final
$42,670,962 $42,670,962
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $43,010,962

$42,636,576 $42,636,576
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $42,976,576

$41,218,026 $41,218,026
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $41,558,026
$42,672,664 $42,672,664
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $43,012,664

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Interest and Investment Income Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,082,218 $6,082,218
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $6,422,218

$6,082,218 $6,082,218
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $6,422,218

$6,082,218 $6,082,218
$340,000 $340,000 $340,000 $6,422,218

237.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$106,831

$106,831

$106,831

237.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$35,810

$35,810

$35,810

237.3 Increase funds for personnel to eliminate furlough days.

State General Funds

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

237.100 -Public Defender Standards Council

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$6,564,859

$6,564,859

$6,564,859

State General Funds

$6,564,859

$6,564,859

$6,564,859

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

Interest and Investment Income

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

Interest and Investment Income Not Itemized

$340,000

$340,000

$340,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,904,859

$6,904,859

$6,904,859

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

$35,135,808 $35,135,808 $35,135,808

$35,135,808 $35,135,808 $35,135,808

$35,135,808 $35,135,808 $35,135,808

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238.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$605,374

$605,374

$605,374

238.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$223,973

$223,973

$223,973

238.3 Increase funds for personnel for two assistant public defender positions authorized in HB451 (2013 Session) for the Chattahoochee and Oconee Judicial Circuits.

State General Funds

$140,948

$70,474

$70,474

238.4 Increase funds for personnel for two assistant public defender positions to reflect the new judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross Judicial Circuits starting April 1, 2015. (S:Increase funds for personnel for two assistant public defender positions to reflect the new judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross Judicial Circuits starting January 1, 2015)

State General Funds

$36,088

$72,176

238.100 -Public Defenders

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$36,106,103 $36,071,717 $36,107,805

State General Funds

$36,106,103 $36,071,717 $36,107,805

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$36,106,103 $36,071,717 $36,107,805

Section 37: Public Health, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS 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 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558

Section Total - Continuation

$222,915,836 $222,915,836

$207,434,474 $207,434,474

$13,492,860 $13,492,860

$1,988,502

$1,988,502

$427,085,823 $427,085,823

$392,505,732 $392,505,732

$20,411,154 $20,411,154

$1,807,258

$1,807,258

$1,957,150

$1,957,150

$10,404,529 $10,404,529

$222,915,836 $207,434,474 $13,492,860
$1,988,502 $427,085,823 $392,505,732 $20,411,154
$1,807,258 $1,957,150 $10,404,529

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures 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 State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS 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 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures 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 State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,266,221 $459,137 $459,137 $717,721 $717,721
$1,089,363 $1,089,363
$598,600 $598,600 $598,600 $652,866,480
Section Total - Final
$229,010,878 $213,733,954 $13,492,860
$1,784,064 $427,085,823 $392,505,732 $20,411,154
$1,807,258 $1,957,150 $10,404,529 $2,266,221
$459,137 $459,137 $717,721 $717,721 $1,089,363 $1,089,363 $598,600 $598,600 $598,600 $658,961,522

$2,266,221 $459,137 $459,137 $717,721 $717,721
$1,089,363 $1,089,363
$598,600 $598,600 $598,600 $652,866,480
$231,575,878 $216,073,954 $13,717,860
$1,784,064 $427,085,823 $392,505,732 $20,411,154
$1,807,258 $1,957,150 $10,404,529 $2,266,221
$459,137 $459,137 $717,721 $717,721 $1,089,363 $1,089,363 $598,600 $598,600 $598,600 $661,526,522

$2,266,221 $459,137 $459,137 $717,721 $717,721
$1,089,363 $1,089,363
$598,600 $598,600 $598,600 $652,866,480
$232,728,878 $217,226,954 $13,717,860
$1,784,064 $427,085,823 $392,505,732 $20,411,154
$1,807,258 $1,957,150 $10,404,529 $2,266,221
$459,137 $459,137 $717,721 $717,721 $1,089,363 $1,089,363 $598,600 $598,600 $598,600 $662,679,522

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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 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,280,863 $3,648,684 $6,632,179
$25,692,357 $14,638,828
$500,000 $149,000 $10,404,529 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $36,718,220

$10,280,863 $3,648,684 $6,632,179
$25,692,357 $14,638,828
$500,000 $149,000 $10,404,529 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $36,718,220

$10,280,863 $3,648,684 $6,632,179
$25,692,357 $14,638,828
$500,000 $149,000 $10,404,529 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $36,718,220

239.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$25,538

$25,538

$25,538

239.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$11,050

$11,050

$11,050

239.3 Transfer funds from the Department of Community Health to the Department of Public Health for Oncology Research and Education (CORE).

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$225,000

$225,000

239.100-Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$10,317,451 $10,542,451 $10,542,451

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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 FFIND Temp. Assistance for Needy Families CFDA93.558 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS
State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,685,272 $6,632,179 $25,692,357 $14,638,828
$500,000 $149,000 $10,404,529 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $36,754,808

$3,685,272 $6,857,179 $25,692,357 $14,638,828
$500,000 $149,000 $10,404,529 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $36,979,808

$3,685,272 $6,857,179 $25,692,357 $14,638,828
$500,000 $149,000 $10,404,529 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $410,000 $410,000 $410,000 $36,979,808

Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Continuation Budget

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 State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,616,420 $3,171
$6,613,249 $300,000 $300,000
$6,916,420

$6,616,420 $3,171
$6,613,249 $300,000 $300,000
$6,916,420

$6,616,420 $3,171
$6,613,249 $300,000 $300,000
$6,916,420

240.1 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($3,171)

($3,171)

($3,171)

240.100 -Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

$6,613,249

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Tobacco Settlement Funds TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,613,249 $300,000 $300,000
$6,913,249

$6,613,249 $300,000 $300,000
$6,913,249

$6,613,249 $300,000 $300,000
$6,913,249

Departmental Administration

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
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,887,885 $20,756,090
$131,795 $7,654,298 $5,375,140 $1,807,258
$471,900 $445,000 $445,000 $445,000 $28,987,183

$20,887,885 $20,756,090
$131,795 $7,654,298 $5,375,140 $1,807,258
$471,900 $445,000 $445,000 $445,000 $28,987,183

$20,887,885 $20,756,090
$131,795 $7,654,298 $5,375,140 $1,807,258
$471,900 $445,000 $445,000 $445,000 $28,987,183

241.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$706,394

$706,394

$706,394

241.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$48,486

$48,486

$48,486

241.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$173,557

$173,557

$173,557

241.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all departmental programs.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$21,816,322 $21,816,322 $21,816,322

State General Funds

$21,684,527 $21,684,527 $21,684,527

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

$131,795

$131,795

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Medical Assistance Program CFDA93.778 Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,654,298 $5,375,140 $1,807,258
$471,900 $445,000 $445,000 $445,000 $29,915,620

$7,654,298 $5,375,140 $1,807,258
$471,900 $445,000 $445,000 $445,000 $29,915,620

$7,654,298 $5,375,140 $1,807,258
$471,900 $445,000 $445,000 $445,000 $29,915,620

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 Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
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

$2,451,132 $2,451,132 $35,035,447 $34,755,447
$280,000 $976 $976 $976
$171,000 $171,000 $171,000 $37,658,555

$2,451,132 $2,451,132 $35,035,447 $34,755,447
$280,000 $976 $976 $976
$171,000 $171,000 $171,000 $37,658,555

$2,451,132 $2,451,132 $35,035,447 $34,755,447
$280,000 $976 $976 $976
$171,000 $171,000 $171,000 $37,658,555

242.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$62,986

$62,986

$62,986

242.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$17,646

$17,646

$17,646

242.100-Emergency Preparedness / Trauma System Improvement

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994
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

$2,531,764 $2,531,764 $35,035,447 $34,755,447
$280,000 $976 $976 $976
$171,000 $171,000 $171,000 $37,739,187

$2,531,764 $2,531,764 $35,035,447 $34,755,447
$280,000 $976 $976 $976
$171,000 $171,000 $171,000 $37,739,187

$2,531,764 $2,531,764 $35,035,447 $34,755,447
$280,000 $976 $976 $976
$171,000 $171,000 $171,000 $37,739,187

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 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

$4,141,841 $4,026,204
$115,637 $6,373,324 $6,176,574
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600
$10,557,921

$4,141,841 $4,026,204
$115,637 $6,373,324 $6,176,574
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600
$10,557,921

$4,141,841 $4,026,204
$115,637 $6,373,324 $6,176,574
$196,750 $25,156 $25,156 $25,156 $17,600 $17,600 $17,600
$10,557,921

243.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$36,478

$36,478

$36,478

243.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$9,671

$9,671

$9,671

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243.3 Increase funds for Hepatitis C screenings and training. State General Funds 243.4 Increase funds to establish an Alzheimer's Registry. State General Funds

$343,000 $110,000

243.100 -Epidemiology

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$4,187,990

$4,187,990

$4,640,990

State General Funds

$4,072,353

$4,072,353

$4,525,353

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$115,637

$115,637

$115,637

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$6,373,324

$6,373,324

$6,373,324

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$6,176,574

$6,176,574

$6,176,574

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

$10,604,070 $10,604,070 $11,057,070

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,507,264 $2,507,264 $10,425,482 $9,925,482
$500,000 $717,721 $717,721 $717,721 $13,650,467

$2,507,264 $2,507,264 $10,425,482 $9,925,482
$500,000 $717,721 $717,721 $717,721 $13,650,467

$2,507,264 $2,507,264 $10,425,482 $9,925,482
$500,000 $717,721 $717,721 $717,721 $13,650,467

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244.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$10,943

$10,943

$10,943

244.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$2,420

$2,420

$2,420

244.100 -Immunization

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization, consultation, training, assessment, vaccines and technical assistance.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,520,627

$2,520,627

$2,520,627

State General Funds

$2,520,627

$2,520,627

$2,520,627

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$10,425,482 $10,425,482 $10,425,482

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$9,925,482

$9,925,482

$9,925,482

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$717,721

$717,721

$717,721

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$717,721

$717,721

$717,721

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$717,721

$717,721

$717,721

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,663,830 $13,663,830 $13,663,830

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 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

$20,694,891 $20,694,891 $23,123,436 $14,273,018
$8,733,918 $116,500 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$43,893,327

$20,694,891 $20,694,891 $23,123,436 $14,273,018
$8,733,918 $116,500 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$43,893,327

245.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$44,491

$44,491

$20,694,891 $20,694,891 $23,123,436 $14,273,018
$8,733,918 $116,500 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
$43,893,327
$44,491

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245.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$10,843

$10,843

$10,843

245.100-Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$20,750,225 $20,750,225 $20,750,225

State General Funds

$20,750,225 $20,750,225 $20,750,225

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$23,123,436 $23,123,436 $23,123,436

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$14,273,018 $14,273,018 $14,273,018

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$8,733,918

$8,733,918

$8,733,918

Preventive Health & Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.991

$116,500

$116,500

$116,500

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

$43,948,661 $43,948,661 $43,948,661

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
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,192,738 $12,192,738 $255,725,203 $245,112,666 $10,612,537
$49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $267,967,078

$12,192,738 $12,192,738 $255,725,203 $245,112,666 $10,612,537
$49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $267,967,078

$12,192,738 $12,192,738 $255,725,203 $245,112,666 $10,612,537
$49,137 $49,137 $49,137 $267,967,078

246.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$61,673

$61,673

$61,673

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246.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$15,652

$15,652

$15,652

246.3 Increase funds for personnel for a State Autism Coordinator.

State General Funds

$110,000

246.4 Increase funds for early intervention providers for earlier detection and diagnosis of autism in children.

State General Funds

$250,000

246.5 Increase funds for the training of early autism intervention providers and one coaching position to support families receiving early intervention services.

State General Funds

$340,000

246.100-Infant and Child Health Promotion

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,270,063 $12,270,063 $12,970,063

State General Funds

$12,270,063 $12,270,063 $12,970,063

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$255,725,203 $255,725,203 $255,725,203

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$245,112,666 $245,112,666 $245,112,666

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$10,612,537 $10,612,537 $10,612,537

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$268,044,403 $268,044,403 $268,744,403

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

$31,228,127 $31,228,127 $61,172,002 $61,087,513
$84,489

$31,228,127 $31,228,127 $61,172,002 $61,087,513
$84,489

$31,228,127 $31,228,127 $61,172,002 $61,087,513
$84,489

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TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$92,400,129 $92,400,129 $92,400,129

247.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$226,363

$226,363

$226,363

247.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$56,301

$56,301

$56,301

247.100 -Infectious Disease Control

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$31,510,791 $31,510,791 $31,510,791

State General Funds

$31,510,791 $31,510,791 $31,510,791

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$61,172,002 $61,172,002 $61,172,002

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$61,087,513 $61,087,513 $61,087,513

Maternal & Child Health Services Block Grant CFDA93.994

$84,489

$84,489

$84,489

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$92,682,793 $92,682,793 $92,682,793

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

$3,620,859 $3,620,859 $1,053,594
$630,384 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,292,684

$3,620,859 $3,620,859 $1,053,594
$630,384 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,292,684

$3,620,859 $3,620,859 $1,053,594
$630,384 $200,210 $223,000 $618,231 $618,231 $618,231 $5,292,684

248.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$75,764

$75,764

$75,764

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248.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$18,315

$18,315

$18,315

248.100-Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$3,714,938

$3,714,938

$3,714,938

State General Funds

$3,714,938

$3,714,938

$3,714,938

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,053,594

$1,053,594

$1,053,594

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$630,384

$630,384

$630,384

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

$5,386,763

$5,386,763

$5,386,763

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$87,317,646 $87,317,646 $87,317,646

$87,317,646 $87,317,646 $87,317,646

$87,317,646 $87,317,646 $87,317,646

249.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$4,585,309

$4,585,309

249.2 Increase funds for the fourth year phase-in of the new grant-in-aid formula to hold harmless all counties.

State General Funds

$1,340,000

$4,585,309 $1,340,000

249.100 -Public Health Formula Grants to Counties

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$91,902,955 $93,242,955 $93,242,955

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State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$91,902,955 $91,902,955

$93,242,955 $93,242,955

$93,242,955 $93,242,955

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

$3,641,696 $3,641,696
$530,680 $530,680 $4,172,376

$3,641,696 $3,641,696
$530,680 $530,680 $4,172,376

$3,641,696 $3,641,696
$530,680 $530,680 $4,172,376

250.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$70,921

$70,921

$70,921

250.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$17,354

$17,354

$17,354

250.100-Vital Records

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$3,729,971

$3,729,971

$3,729,971

State General Funds

$3,729,971

$3,729,971

$3,729,971

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$530,680

$530,680

$530,680

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$530,680

$530,680

$530,680

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,260,651

$4,260,651

$4,260,651

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

$1,988,502 $0

$1,988,502 $0

$1,988,502 $0

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Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,988,502 $1,988,502

$1,988,502 $1,988,502

$1,988,502 $1,988,502

251.1 Reduce funds to reflect FY2013 collections. Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

($204,438)

($204,438)

($204,438)

251.2 Utilize prior year funds to maintain budget at current level. (Total Funds: $204,438)(G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

251.100 -Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,784,064

$1,784,064

$1,784,064

Brain & Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,784,064

$1,784,064

$1,784,064

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,784,064

$1,784,064

$1,784,064

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

$15,345,972 $15,345,972 $15,345,972

$15,345,972 $15,345,972 $15,345,972

$15,345,972 $15,345,972 $15,345,972

252.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$10,768

$10,768

$10,768

252.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$3,728

$3,728

$3,728

252.3 Increase funds to reflect enhanced collections from the Super Speeder penalty and driver's license reinstatement fees.

State General Funds

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

252.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and

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participate in the accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

252.100-Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of

existing trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the

accountability mechanism for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds for system improvement.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$15,360,468 $16,360,468 $16,360,468

State General Funds

$15,360,468 $16,360,468 $16,360,468

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,360,468 $16,360,468 $16,360,468

Section 38: Public Safety, Department of
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 Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

Section Total - Continuation

$120,420,700 $120,420,700

$120,420,700 $120,420,700

$32,373,752 $32,373,752

$32,373,752 $32,373,752

$39,415,015 $39,415,015

$50

$50

$50

$50

$337,052

$337,052

$337,052

$337,052

$12,360,457 $12,360,457

$12,360,457 $12,360,457

$488,303

$488,303

$488,303

$488,303

$120,420,700 $120,420,700 $32,373,752 $32,373,752 $39,415,015
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $12,360,457 $12,360,457 $488,303 $488,303

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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 Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
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 Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances 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 Agency to Agency Contracts Agency Funds Transfers

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$25,429,153 $25,429,153
$800,000 $800,000 $150,000 $138,000 $138,000
$12,000 $12,000 $192,359,467

$25,429,153 $25,429,153
$800,000 $800,000 $150,000 $138,000 $138,000
$12,000 $12,000 $192,359,467

$25,429,153 $25,429,153
$800,000 $800,000 $150,000 $138,000 $138,000
$12,000 $12,000 $192,359,467

Section Total - Final
$130,308,527 $130,308,527 $32,373,752 $32,373,752 $42,256,001
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $12,360,457 $12,360,457 $488,303 $488,303 $28,270,139 $28,270,139 $800,000 $800,000 $150,000 $138,000 $138,000 $12,000

$130,656,876 $130,656,876 $32,373,752 $32,373,752 $42,256,001
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $12,360,457 $12,360,457 $488,303 $488,303 $28,270,139 $28,270,139 $800,000 $800,000 $150,000 $138,000 $138,000 $12,000

$130,482,702 $130,482,702 $32,373,752 $32,373,752 $42,256,001
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $12,360,457 $12,360,457 $488,303 $488,303 $28,270,139 $28,270,139 $800,000 $800,000 $150,000 $138,000 $138,000 $12,000

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Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,000

$12,000

$12,000

$205,088,280 $205,436,629 $205,262,455

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 AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,157,775 $3,157,775
$243,034 $243,034 $2,780,000 $2,680,000 $2,680,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,180,809

$3,157,775 $3,157,775
$243,034 $243,034 $2,780,000 $2,680,000 $2,680,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,180,809

$3,157,775 $3,157,775
$243,034 $243,034 $2,780,000 $2,680,000 $2,680,000 $100,000 $100,000 $6,180,809

253.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$44,627

$44,627

$44,627

253.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$323

$323

$323

253.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$15,624

$15,624

$15,624

253.4 Increase funds for operations for Life Flight Helicopters.

State General Funds

$2,180,450

$2,180,450

$2,180,450

253.99 SAC: 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 transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

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House: 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 transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation. Governor: 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 transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

253.100 -Aviation

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

transport, and to support local and federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and observation.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,398,799

$5,398,799

$5,398,799

State General Funds

$5,398,799

$5,398,799

$5,398,799

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$243,034

$243,034

$243,034

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$243,034

$243,034

$243,034

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,780,000

$2,780,000

$2,780,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,680,000

$2,680,000

$2,680,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,680,000

$2,680,000

$2,680,000

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,421,833

$8,421,833

$8,421,833

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 Sales and Services

$0 $0 $7,372,499 $7,372,499

$0 $0 $7,372,499 $7,372,499

$0 $0 $7,372,499 $7,372,499

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,372,499 $7,372,499

$7,372,499 $7,372,499

$7,372,499 $7,372,499

254.100 -Capitol Police Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499

$7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499

$7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499 $7,372,499

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

$8,312,606 $8,312,606
$141,571 $141,571
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $8,457,687

$8,312,606 $8,312,606
$141,571 $141,571
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $8,457,687

$8,312,606 $8,312,606
$141,571 $141,571
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $8,457,687

255.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$119,624

$119,624

$119,624

255.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$2,621

$2,621

$2,621

255.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$49,090

$49,090

$49,090

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255.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$8,483,941 $8,483,941
$141,571 $141,571
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $8,629,022

$8,483,941 $8,483,941
$141,571 $141,571
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $8,629,022

$8,483,941 $8,483,941
$141,571 $141,571
$3,510 $3,510 $3,510 $8,629,022

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
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 Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$83,751,094 $83,751,094
$9,848,347 $9,848,347 $13,668,349 $3,930,706 $3,930,706
$488,303 $488,303 $8,449,340 $8,449,340 $800,000 $800,000 $107,267,790

$83,751,094 $83,751,094
$9,848,347 $9,848,347 $13,668,349 $3,930,706 $3,930,706
$488,303 $488,303 $8,449,340 $8,449,340 $800,000 $800,000 $107,267,790

$83,751,094 $83,751,094
$9,848,347 $9,848,347 $13,668,349 $3,930,706 $3,930,706
$488,303 $488,303 $8,449,340 $8,449,340 $800,000 $800,000 $107,267,790

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256.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,627,428

$1,627,428

$1,627,428

256.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$21,510

$21,510

$21,510

256.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$550,260

$561,635

$561,635

256.4 Increase funds for operations for Post 52 in Hart County. State General Funds

$1,202,304

$1,202,304

$1,202,304

256.5 Increase funds to replace the loss of federal and other funds for the Georgia Interoperability Network system.

State General Funds

$868,787

$868,787

$868,787

256.6 Increase funds for operations for Post 3 in Bartow County. State General Funds

$348,349

$174,175

256.100-Field Offices and Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Federal Funds Not Itemized
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

$88,021,383 $88,021,383
$9,848,347 $9,848,347 $13,668,349 $3,930,706 $3,930,706
$488,303 $488,303 $8,449,340 $8,449,340

$88,381,107 $88,381,107
$9,848,347 $9,848,347 $13,668,349 $3,930,706 $3,930,706
$488,303 $488,303 $8,449,340 $8,449,340

$88,206,933 $88,206,933
$9,848,347 $9,848,347 $13,668,349 $3,930,706 $3,930,706
$488,303 $488,303 $8,449,340 $8,449,340

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Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Sanctions, Fines, and Penalties Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$800,000 $800,000 $111,538,079

$800,000 $800,000 $111,897,803

$800,000 $800,000 $111,723,629

Motor Carrier Compliance

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well

as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all

buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction

enforcement.

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

$9,797,945 $9,797,945 $3,827,142 $3,827,142 $8,124,630
$290,000 $290,000 $7,834,630 $7,834,630 $21,749,717

$9,797,945 $9,797,945 $3,827,142 $3,827,142 $8,124,630
$290,000 $290,000 $7,834,630 $7,834,630 $21,749,717

$9,797,945 $9,797,945 $3,827,142 $3,827,142 $8,124,630
$290,000 $290,000 $7,834,630 $7,834,630 $21,749,717

257.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$47,519

$47,519

$47,519

257.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$7,298

$7,298

$7,298

257.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$60,816

$60,816

$60,816

257.4 Transfer funds from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Public Safety for the administration of the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,690,986

$2,690,986

$2,690,986

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257.100-Motor Carrier Compliance

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection, regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well

as traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all

buses, and large passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High Occupancy Toll lane use restriction

enforcement.

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

$9,913,578 $9,913,578 $3,827,142 $3,827,142 $10,815,616
$290,000 $290,000 $10,525,616 $10,525,616 $24,556,336

$9,913,578 $9,913,578 $3,827,142 $3,827,142 $10,815,616
$290,000 $290,000 $10,525,616 $10,525,616 $24,556,336

$9,913,578 $9,913,578 $3,827,142 $3,827,142 $10,815,616
$290,000 $290,000 $10,525,616 $10,525,616 $24,556,336

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

$1,535,585 $1,535,585 $1,535,585

$1,535,585 $1,535,585 $1,535,585

$1,535,585 $1,535,585 $1,535,585

258.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$33,057

$33,057

$33,057

258.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$323

$323

$323

258.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$11,375

$0

$0

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258.100 -Troop J Specialty Units

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,580,340

$1,568,965

$1,568,965

State General Funds

$1,580,340

$1,568,965

$1,568,965

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,580,340

$1,568,965

$1,568,965

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$663,757 $663,757 $663,757

$663,757 $663,757 $663,757

$663,757 $663,757 $663,757

259.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$11,363

$11,363

$11,363

259.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$4,537

$4,537

$4,537

259.100-Firefighter Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$679,657

$679,657

$679,657

State General Funds

$679,657

$679,657

$679,657

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$679,657

$679,657

$679,657

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.

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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 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 Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$560,135 $560,135 $17,327,181 $17,327,181 $422,502
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $85,400 $85,400 $33,000 $21,000 $21,000 $12,000 $12,000 $18,342,818

$560,135 $560,135 $17,327,181 $17,327,181 $422,502
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $85,400 $85,400 $33,000 $21,000 $21,000 $12,000 $12,000 $18,342,818

$560,135 $560,135 $17,327,181 $17,327,181 $422,502
$50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $85,400 $85,400 $33,000 $21,000 $21,000 $12,000 $12,000 $18,342,818

260.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$6,818

$6,818

$6,818

260.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$2,871

$2,871

$2,871

260.3 Increase funds for driver education and training to reflect intent of SB231 (2013 Session).

State General Funds

$2,913,895

$2,913,895

$2,913,895

260.100 -Highway Safety, Office of

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$3,483,719

$3,483,719

$3,483,719

State General Funds

$3,483,719

$3,483,719

$3,483,719

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$17,327,181 $17,327,181 $17,327,181

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
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 Agency Funds Transfers Agency Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$17,327,181 $422,502 $50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $85,400 $85,400 $33,000 $21,000 $21,000 $12,000 $12,000
$21,266,402

$17,327,181 $422,502 $50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $85,400 $85,400 $33,000 $21,000 $21,000 $12,000 $12,000
$21,266,402

$17,327,181 $422,502 $50 $50 $337,052 $337,052 $85,400 $85,400 $33,000 $21,000 $21,000 $12,000 $12,000
$21,266,402

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

$1,973,232 $1,973,232
$408,051 $408,051 $408,051 $2,381,283

$1,973,232 $1,973,232
$408,051 $408,051 $408,051 $2,381,283

$1,973,232 $1,973,232
$408,051 $408,051 $408,051 $2,381,283

261.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$25,206

$25,206

$25,206

261.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$11,784

$11,784

$11,784

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261.3 Replace funds for operations.
State General Funds Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($150,000) $150,000
$0

($150,000) $150,000
$0

($150,000) $150,000
$0

261.100 -Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,860,222

$1,860,222

$1,860,222

State General Funds

$1,860,222

$1,860,222

$1,860,222

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$558,051

$558,051

$558,051

Sales and Services

$558,051

$558,051

$558,051

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$558,051

$558,051

$558,051

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,418,273

$2,418,273

$2,418,273

Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Continuation Budget

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.

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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,668,571 $10,668,571
$986,477 $986,477 $6,635,474 $5,459,751 $5,459,751 $1,175,723 $1,175,723 $117,000 $117,000 $117,000 $18,407,522

$10,668,571 $10,668,571
$986,477 $986,477 $6,635,474 $5,459,751 $5,459,751 $1,175,723 $1,175,723 $117,000 $117,000 $117,000 $18,407,522

$10,668,571 $10,668,571
$986,477 $986,477 $6,635,474 $5,459,751 $5,459,751 $1,175,723 $1,175,723 $117,000 $117,000 $117,000 $18,407,522

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262.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$150,409

$150,409

$150,409

262.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$3,084

$3,084

$3,084

262.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$64,824

$64,824

$64,824

262.4 Utilize existing funds to maintain the contract for North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy at $150,000. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

262.100-Public Safety Training Center, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,886,888 $10,886,888 $10,886,888

State General Funds

$10,886,888 $10,886,888 $10,886,888

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$986,477

$986,477

$986,477

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$986,477

$986,477

$986,477

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$6,635,474

$6,635,474

$6,635,474

Intergovernmental Transfers

$5,459,751

$5,459,751

$5,459,751

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$5,459,751

$5,459,751

$5,459,751

Sales and Services

$1,175,723

$1,175,723

$1,175,723

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$1,175,723

$1,175,723

$1,175,723

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$117,000

$117,000

$117,000

State Funds Transfers

$117,000

$117,000

$117,000

Agency to Agency Contracts

$117,000

$117,000

$117,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,625,839 $18,625,839 $18,625,839

Section 39: Public Service Commission
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$7,735,488

$7,735,488

$7,735,488

$7,735,488

$1,300,246

$1,300,246

$7,735,488 $7,735,488 $1,300,246

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,300,246 $9,035,734

$1,300,246 $9,035,734

$1,300,246 $9,035,734

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$7,966,996 $7,966,996 $1,300,246 $1,300,246 $9,267,242

$8,056,996 $8,056,996 $1,300,246 $1,300,246 $9,357,242

$8,146,996 $8,146,996 $1,300,246 $1,300,246 $9,447,242

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,136,759 $1,136,759
$83,500 $83,500 $1,220,259

$1,136,759 $1,136,759
$83,500 $83,500 $1,220,259

$1,136,759 $1,136,759
$83,500 $83,500 $1,220,259

263.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$17,629

$17,629

$17,629

263.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$12,669

$12,669

$12,669

263.100-Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,167,057 $1,167,057
$83,500 $83,500 $1,250,557

$1,167,057 $1,167,057
$83,500 $83,500 $1,250,557

$1,167,057 $1,167,057
$83,500 $83,500 $1,250,557

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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

$958,627 $958,627 $1,188,246 $1,188,246 $2,146,873

$958,627 $958,627 $1,188,246 $1,188,246 $2,146,873

$958,627 $958,627 $1,188,246 $1,188,246 $2,146,873

264.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$41,133

$41,133

$41,133

264.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$9,128

$9,128

$9,128

264.100-Facility Protection

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,008,888

$1,008,888

$1,008,888

State General Funds

$1,008,888

$1,008,888

$1,008,888

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$1,188,246

$1,188,246

$1,188,246

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$1,188,246

$1,188,246

$1,188,246

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,197,134

$2,197,134

$2,197,134

Utilities Regulation

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, 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 natural gas

and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

$5,640,102 $5,640,102

$5,640,102 $5,640,102

$5,640,102 $5,640,102

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$28,500 $28,500 $5,668,602

$28,500 $28,500 $5,668,602

$28,500 $28,500 $5,668,602

265.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$88,143

$88,143

$88,143

265.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$62,806

$62,806

$62,806

265.3 Increase funds for one specialist for Plant Vogtle cost review oversight. (S:Increase funds for two specialists for Plant Vogtle cost review oversight through the completion of Units 3 and 4 construction)

State General Funds

$90,000

$180,000

265.100 -Utilities Regulation

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service standards of electric, 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 natural gas

and telecommunications providers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$5,791,051

$5,881,051

$5,971,051

State General Funds

$5,791,051

$5,881,051

$5,971,051

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$28,500

$28,500

$28,500

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,819,551

$5,909,551

$5,999,551

Section 40: Regents, University System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers

Section Total - Continuation

$1,883,128,792 $1,883,128,792 $1,883,128,792

$1,883,128,792 $1,883,128,792 $1,883,128,792

$4,672,727,417 $4,672,727,417 $4,672,727,417

$3,801,521

$3,801,521

$3,801,521

$3,801,521

$3,801,521

$3,801,521

$2,166,155,738 $2,166,155,738 $2,166,155,738

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University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Record Center Storage Fees Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,010,978,820 $155,176,918 $236,618,947 $236,618,947
$2,266,151,211 $592,381
$538,191,581 $1,727,367,249 $6,555,856,209

$2,010,978,820 $155,176,918 $236,618,947 $236,618,947
$2,266,151,211 $592,381
$538,191,581 $1,727,367,249 $6,555,856,209

$2,010,978,820 $155,176,918 $236,618,947 $236,618,947
$2,266,151,211 $592,381
$538,191,581 $1,727,367,249 $6,555,856,209

Section Total - Final
$1,939,267,764 $1,939,267,764 $4,672,727,417
$3,801,521 $3,801,521 $2,166,155,738 $2,010,978,820 $155,176,918 $236,618,947 $236,618,947 $2,266,151,211
$592,381 $538,191,581 $1,727,367,249 $6,611,995,181

$1,940,436,279 $1,940,436,279 $4,672,727,417
$3,801,521 $3,801,521 $2,166,155,738 $2,010,978,820 $155,176,918 $236,618,947 $236,618,947 $2,266,151,211
$592,381 $538,191,581 $1,727,367,249 $6,613,163,696

$1,933,112,966 $1,933,112,966 $4,672,727,417
$3,801,521 $3,801,521 $2,166,155,738 $2,010,978,820 $155,176,918 $236,618,947 $236,618,947 $2,266,151,211
$592,381 $538,191,581 $1,727,367,249 $6,605,840,383

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

$35,233,027 $35,233,027 $37,552,919

$35,233,027 $35,233,027 $37,552,919

$35,233,027 $35,233,027 $37,552,919

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Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,000,000 $22,000,000
$9,552,919 $9,552,919 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $72,785,946

$22,000,000 $22,000,000
$9,552,919 $9,552,919 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $72,785,946

$22,000,000 $22,000,000
$9,552,919 $9,552,919 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 $72,785,946

266.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$177,205

$177,205

$177,205

266.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$236,381

$236,381

$236,381

266.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($182,991) and retiree health benefits ($184,332).

State General Funds

$367,323

$367,323

$367,323

266.4 Increase funds for personnel for one wheat breeder specialist ($180,000) and the Food Product Innovation and Commercialization (FoodPIC) Director ($67,500).

State General Funds

$247,500

$247,500

266.5 Increase funds for personnel for one poultry nutrition specialist ($160,000), one poultry researcher ($210,000), one beef specialist located in Tifton ($160,000) and the Food Product Innovation and Commercialization (FoodPIC) Director ($67,500). (S:Increase funds for personnel for one poultry nutrition specialist ($160,000), one poultry researcher ($210,000), one beef research scientist located in Tifton ($160,000) and the Food Product Innovation and Commercialization (FoodPIC) Director ($67,500))

State General Funds

$597,500

$597,500

266.100-Agricultural Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$36,013,936 $36,858,936 $36,858,936

State General Funds

$36,013,936 $36,858,936 $36,858,936

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$37,552,919 $37,552,919 $37,552,919

Intergovernmental Transfers

$22,000,000 $22,000,000 $22,000,000

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University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services
Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$22,000,000 $9,552,919 $9,552,919 $6,000,000 $6,000,000
$73,566,855

$22,000,000 $9,552,919 $9,552,919 $6,000,000 $6,000,000
$74,411,855

$22,000,000 $9,552,919 $9,552,919 $6,000,000 $6,000,000
$74,411,855

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $5,258,000 $258,000 $258,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,258,000

$0 $0 $5,258,000 $258,000 $258,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,258,000

$0 $0 $5,258,000 $258,000 $258,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,258,000

267.100 -Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$5,258,000

$5,258,000

$5,258,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$258,000

$258,000

$258,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$258,000

$258,000

$258,000

Sales and Services

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,258,000

$5,258,000

$5,258,000

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$29,365,384 $29,365,384 $25,083,929
$3,750,000 $3,750,000 $7,606,177 $7,606,177 $13,727,752 $13,727,752 $54,449,313

$29,365,384 $29,365,384 $25,083,929
$3,750,000 $3,750,000 $7,606,177 $7,606,177 $13,727,752 $13,727,752 $54,449,313

$29,365,384 $29,365,384 $25,083,929
$3,750,000 $3,750,000 $7,606,177 $7,606,177 $13,727,752 $13,727,752 $54,449,313

268.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$219,746

$219,746

$219,746

268.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$237,813

$237,813

$237,813

268.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($227,969) and retiree health benefits ($364,176).

State General Funds

$592,145

$592,145

$592,145

268.4 Increase funds for personnel for one County Extension Agent.

State General Funds

$50,000

268.100 -Cooperative Extension Service

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$30,415,088 $30,415,088 $30,465,088

State General Funds

$30,415,088 $30,415,088 $30,465,088

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$25,083,929 $25,083,929 $25,083,929

Intergovernmental Transfers

$3,750,000

$3,750,000

$3,750,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$3,750,000

$3,750,000

$3,750,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$7,606,177

$7,606,177

$7,606,177

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$7,606,177

$7,606,177

$7,606,177

Sales and Services

$13,727,752 $13,727,752 $13,727,752

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,727,752 $55,499,017

$13,727,752 $55,499,017

$13,727,752 $55,549,017

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,187,612 $7,187,612 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $17,662,612

$7,187,612 $7,187,612 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $17,662,612

$7,187,612 $7,187,612 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $17,662,612

269.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$14,470

$14,470

$14,470

269.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$56,479

$56,479

$56,479

269.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($13,707) and retiree health benefits ($2,435).

State General Funds

$16,142

$16,142

$16,142

269.4 Increase funds for the Invest Georgia Fund. State General Funds

$10,000,000

269.100 -Enterprise Innovation Institute

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,274,703 $7,274,703 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $17,749,703

$7,274,703 $7,274,703 $10,475,000 $7,875,000 $7,875,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $17,749,703

$17,274,703 $17,274,703 $10,475,000
$7,875,000 $7,875,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $27,749,703

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$495,191 $495,191 $575,988 $475,988 $475,988 $100,000 $100,000 $1,071,179

$495,191 $495,191 $575,988 $475,988 $475,988 $100,000 $100,000 $1,071,179

$495,191 $495,191 $575,988 $475,988 $475,988 $100,000 $100,000 $1,071,179

270.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$1,137

$1,137

$1,137

270.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$3,445

$3,445

$3,445

270.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. State General Funds

$3,168

$3,168

$3,168

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270.100 -Forestry Cooperative Extension

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$502,941

$502,941

$502,941

State General Funds

$502,941

$502,941

$502,941

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$575,988

$575,988

$575,988

Intergovernmental Transfers

$475,988

$475,988

$475,988

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$475,988

$475,988

$475,988

Sales and Services

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,078,929

$1,078,929

$1,078,929

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 Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,562,254 $2,562,254 $10,250,426 $9,000,000 $9,000,000
$590,634 $590,634 $659,792 $659,792 $12,812,680

$2,562,254 $2,562,254 $10,250,426 $9,000,000 $9,000,000
$590,634 $590,634 $659,792 $659,792 $12,812,680

$2,562,254 $2,562,254 $10,250,426 $9,000,000 $9,000,000
$590,634 $590,634 $659,792 $659,792 $12,812,680

271.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$12,270

$12,270

$12,270

271.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$18,170

$18,170

$18,170

271.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($18,469) and retiree health benefits ($40,584).

State General Funds

$59,053

$59,053

$59,053

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271.100-Forestry Research

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,651,747

$2,651,747

$2,651,747

State General Funds

$2,651,747

$2,651,747

$2,651,747

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,250,426 $10,250,426 $10,250,426

Intergovernmental Transfers

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$590,634

$590,634

$590,634

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$590,634

$590,634

$590,634

Sales and Services

$659,792

$659,792

$659,792

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$659,792

$659,792

$659,792

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,902,173 $12,902,173 $12,902,173

Georgia Archives

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; 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

$4,151,428 $4,151,428
$689,281 $21,900 $21,900
$667,381 $592,381
$75,000 $4,840,709

$4,151,428 $4,151,428
$689,281 $21,900 $21,900
$667,381 $592,381
$75,000 $4,840,709

$4,151,428 $4,151,428
$689,281 $21,900 $21,900
$667,381 $592,381
$75,000 $4,840,709

272.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$4,266

$4,266

$4,266

272.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$10,492

$10,492

$10,492

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272.3 Increase funds to allow for the Georgia Archives to open to the public five days per week.

State General Funds

$460,000

$460,000

$460,000

272.4 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.

State General Funds

$1,283

$1,283

$1,283

272.5 Increase funds to recognize the transfer of one-time donations held in reserve after Fiscal Year 2013 for Georgia Archives. (S:Transfer accomplished February 10, 2014)

State General Funds

$23,515

$0

272.100-Georgia Archives

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives; 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

$4,627,469

$4,650,984

$4,627,469

State General Funds

$4,627,469

$4,650,984

$4,627,469

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$689,281

$689,281

$689,281

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

$667,381

$667,381

$667,381

Record Center Storage Fees

$592,381

$592,381

$592,381

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$75,000

$75,000

$75,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,316,750

$5,340,265

$5,316,750

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 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621

$0 $0 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621

$0 $0 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621

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273.100 -Georgia Radiation Therapy Center

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621

$3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621

$3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621 $3,779,621

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,588,520 $5,588,520 $314,011,962 $208,042,709 $208,042,709 $92,254,140 $92,254,140 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $319,600,482

$5,588,520 $5,588,520 $314,011,962 $208,042,709 $208,042,709 $92,254,140 $92,254,140 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $319,600,482

$5,588,520 $5,588,520 $314,011,962 $208,042,709 $208,042,709 $92,254,140 $92,254,140 $13,715,113 $13,715,113 $319,600,482

274.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$3,356

$3,356

$3,356

274.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$27,495

$27,495

$27,495

274.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($7,097) and retiree health benefits ($3,479).

State General Funds

$10,576

$10,576

$10,576

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274.100-Georgia Tech Research Institute

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$5,629,947

$5,629,947

$5,629,947

State General Funds

$5,629,947

$5,629,947

$5,629,947

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$314,011,962 $314,011,962 $314,011,962

Intergovernmental Transfers

$208,042,709 $208,042,709 $208,042,709

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$208,042,709 $208,042,709 $208,042,709

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$92,254,140 $92,254,140 $92,254,140

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$92,254,140 $92,254,140 $92,254,140

Sales and Services

$13,715,113 $13,715,113 $13,715,113

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$13,715,113 $13,715,113 $13,715,113

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$319,641,909 $319,641,909 $319,641,909

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$714,567 $714,567 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,200,848

$714,567 $714,567 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,200,848

$714,567 $714,567 $486,281 $367,648 $367,648 $118,633 $118,633 $1,200,848

275.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$2,693

$2,693

$2,693

275.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$9,970

$4,676

$4,676

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275.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($3,756) and retiree health benefits ($2,940).

State General Funds

$6,696

$6,696

$6,696

275.100 -Marine Institute

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$733,926

$728,632

$728,632

State General Funds

$733,926

$728,632

$728,632

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$486,281

$486,281

$486,281

Intergovernmental Transfers

$367,648

$367,648

$367,648

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$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

$1,220,207

$1,214,913

$1,214,913

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,179,252 $1,179,252 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,524,781

$1,179,252 $1,179,252 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,524,781

$1,179,252 $1,179,252 $1,345,529
$600,000 $600,000
$90,000 $90,000 $655,529 $655,529 $2,524,781

276.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$7,337

$7,337

$7,337

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276.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$4,676

$9,970

$9,970

276.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($6,060) and retiree health benefits ($11,892).

State General Funds

$17,952

$17,952

$17,952

276.100 -Marine Resources Extension Center

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and research to enhance coastal environmental and economic

sustainability.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,209,217

$1,214,511

$1,214,511

State General Funds

$1,209,217

$1,214,511

$1,214,511

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

$1,345,529

Intergovernmental Transfers

$600,000

$600,000

$600,000

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$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

$2,554,746

$2,560,040

$2,560,040

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

$28,297,463 $28,297,463 $28,297,463

$28,297,463 $28,297,463 $28,297,463

$28,297,463 $28,297,463 $28,297,463

277.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$271,656

$271,656

$271,656

277.100 -Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$28,569,119 $28,569,119 $28,569,119

$28,569,119 $28,569,119 $28,569,119

$28,569,119 $28,569,119 $28,569,119

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$31,497,624 $31,497,624
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $36,720,024

$31,497,624 $31,497,624
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $36,720,024

$31,497,624 $31,497,624
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $36,720,024

278.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$199,484

$199,484

$199,484

278.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$194,660

$194,660

$194,660

278.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.

State General Funds

$312,238

$312,238

$312,238

278.4 Increase funds for state grants to public libraries based on an increase in state population.

State General Funds

$106,078

$106,078

$106,078

278.5 Delay implementation of the new fund distribution formula until Fiscal Year 2016. (H:YES)(S:Implement the new fund distribution formula in Fiscal Year 2015 and provide a one-time hold harmless)

State General Funds

$0

$1,191,956

278.100 -Public Libraries

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$32,310,084 $32,310,084
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $37,532,484

$32,310,084 $32,310,084
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $37,532,484

$33,502,040 $33,502,040
$5,222,400 $5,222,400 $5,222,400 $38,724,440

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

$25,303,326 $25,303,326 $25,303,326

$25,303,326 $25,303,326 $25,303,326

$25,303,326 $25,303,326 $25,303,326

279.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$155,643

$155,643

$155,643

279.2 Increase funds for the Health Professions Initiative to address graduate medical education.

State General Funds

$3,225,000

$2,225,000

$2,225,000

279.3 Increase funds for Georgia Regents University to expand the Rome clinical campus. (H and S:Transfer funds from the Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives program to the Teaching program for Georgia Regents University's Rome clinical campus expansion)

State General Funds

$784,721

$0

$0

279.4 Increase funds for outreach efforts in cooperation with the Technical College System of Georgia, to encourage individuals with some postsecondary education to return and complete college. (S:Recognize in the Technical College System of Georgia Technical Education program)

State General Funds

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$0

279.5 Transfer funds from the Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives program to the Teaching program for Georgia Regents University's Rome clinical campus expansion.

State General Funds

($2,482,849) ($2,482,849)

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279.6 Increase funds for the development of a concentrated university and technical college curriculum in Fayette County for workforce development related to the growing film, television, and digital media industries in Georgia.

State General Funds

$400,000

$400,000

279.7 Increase funds for the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Initiative.

State General Funds

$150,000

279.100 -Public Service / Special Funding Initiatives

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$30,718,690 $26,851,120 $25,751,120

State General Funds

$30,718,690 $26,851,120 $25,751,120

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$30,718,690 $26,851,120 $25,751,120

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

$8,401,788 $8,401,788 $8,401,788

$8,401,788 $8,401,788 $8,401,788

$8,401,788 $8,401,788 $8,401,788

280.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$39,252

$39,252

$39,252

280.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$20,927

$20,927

$20,927

280.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. (S:Utilize existing funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014)

State General Funds

$41,754

$41,754

$0

280.4 Increase funds for personnel for four positions to provide E-Rate training and technical assistance to public schools and libraries in Georgia.

State General Funds

$415,000

$415,000

$415,000

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280.5 Increase funds for enhancements to GALILEO.

State General Funds

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

280.6 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($11,209) and retiree health benefits ($16,128).

State General Funds

$27,337

$27,337

$27,337

280.7 Increase funds to the Southern Regional Education Board to reflect FY2015 dues and contract amounts.

State General Funds

$28,210

$28,210

$28,210

280.8 Reflect savings from changing to the Georgia Aviation Authority contract service in line with other non-law enforcement agencies.

State General Funds

($1,000,000)

280.9 Develop and report to the Georgia General Assembly by January 1, 2015 a study of consolidated purchasing for the system to leverage savings. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

280.10 Develop and report to the Georgia General Assembly by January 1, 2015 a long term real estate strategic plan and report on deferred maintenance costs in light of declining enrollment and increased use of online learning resources. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

280.100 -Regents Central Office

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$11,474,268 $11,474,268 $10,432,514

State General Funds

$11,474,268 $11,474,268 $10,432,514

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$11,474,268 $11,474,268 $10,432,514

Research Consortium

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities and other

university-based initiatives with economic development missions and close ties to Georgia's strategic industries.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,104,447 $6,104,447 $6,104,447

$6,104,447 $6,104,447 $6,104,447

$6,104,447 $6,104,447 $6,104,447

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281.1 Transfer funds from the Research Consortium program to the Teaching program for the Georgia Institute of Technology to better align activities with program purpose and state funding structure.

State General Funds

($5,896,551) ($5,896,551) ($5,896,551)

281.2 Transfer funds from the Research Consortium program to the Teaching program for Kennesaw State University and fund faculty through normal formula mechanism.

State General Funds

($207,896)

($207,896)

($207,896)

281.3 Eliminate the Research Consortium program. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES) State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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 University System of Georgia Research Funds Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,214,869 $1,214,869 $3,950,620 $2,750,620 $2,750,620
$650,000 $650,000 $550,000 $550,000 $5,165,489

$1,214,869 $1,214,869 $3,950,620 $2,750,620 $2,750,620
$650,000 $650,000 $550,000 $550,000 $5,165,489

$1,214,869 $1,214,869 $3,950,620 $2,750,620 $2,750,620
$650,000 $650,000 $550,000 $550,000 $5,165,489

282.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$7,216

$7,216

$7,216

282.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$8,098

$8,098

$8,098

282.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.

State General Funds

$9,984

$9,984

$9,984

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282.100 -Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,240,167

$1,240,167

$1,240,167

State General Funds

$1,240,167

$1,240,167

$1,240,167

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$3,950,620

$3,950,620

$3,950,620

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

$2,750,620

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$650,000

$650,000

$650,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$650,000

$650,000

$650,000

Sales and Services

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$550,000

$550,000

$550,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,190,787

$5,190,787

$5,190,787

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 AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers University System of Georgia Research Funds Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,676,074,685 $1,676,074,685 $4,243,957,206 $1,905,813,373 $1,750,636,455
$155,176,918 $124,656,444 $124,656,444 $2,213,487,389 $486,120,140 $1,727,367,249 $5,920,031,891

$1,676,074,685 $1,676,074,685 $4,243,957,206 $1,905,813,373 $1,750,636,455
$155,176,918 $124,656,444 $124,656,444 $2,213,487,389 $486,120,140 $1,727,367,249 $5,920,031,891

$1,676,074,685 $1,676,074,685 $4,243,957,206 $1,905,813,373 $1,750,636,455
$155,176,918 $124,656,444 $124,656,444 $2,213,487,389 $486,120,140 $1,727,367,249 $5,920,031,891

283.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$173,877

$173,877

$173,877

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283.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$11,862,751 $11,862,751 $11,862,751

283.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($7,414,940) and retiree health benefits ($5,574,962).

State General Funds

$12,989,902 $12,989,902 $12,989,902

283.4 Increase funds for an increase in square footage at University System of Georgia institutions.

State General Funds

$9,019,889

$9,019,889

$9,019,889

283.5 Increase funds for recruitment and retention initiatives for University System faculty.

State General Funds

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

283.6 Increase funds for the debt service payback amount for a project constructed at Georgia Southern University.

State General Funds

$1,014,809

$1,014,809

$1,014,809

283.7 Reduce funds for Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) to reflect year one of the plan to eliminate the GGC Special Funding Initiative over a seven year period.

State General Funds

($1,375,000) ($1,375,000) ($1,375,000)

283.8 Transfer funds from the Research Consortium program to the Teaching program for the Georgia Institute of Technology to better align activities with program purpose and state funding structure.

State General Funds

$5,896,551

$5,896,551

$5,896,551

283.9 Transfer funds from the Research Consortium program to the Teaching program for Kennesaw State University and fund faculty through normal formula mechanism.

State General Funds

$207,896

$207,896

$207,896

283.10 Fund activities related to Georgia's Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA AWARDS) through formula funds. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

283.11 Increase funds for Competitive EDGE program for small business incubators. State General Funds

$900,000

$0

283.12 Transfer funds from the Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives program to the Teaching program for Georgia Regents University's Rome clinical campus expansion and increase funds ($784,721) for expansion.

State General Funds

$3,267,570

$3,267,570

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283.13 Reduce funds to recognize published savings of the initial round of consolidations.

State General Funds

($7,500,000)

283.14 Reduce funds to reflect savings in Georgia taxpayer funds used to subsidize out-of-state students by more transparent and responsible use of discretionary out-of-state tuition waivers.

State General Funds

($8,000,000)

283.15 Develop a strategic plan for increased utilization of online educational resources and pricing structure reflective of costs associated with providing such education. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

283.100 -Teaching

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,725,865,360 $1,730,032,930 $1,713,632,930

State General Funds

$1,725,865,360 $1,730,032,930 $1,713,632,930

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$4,243,957,206 $4,243,957,206 $4,243,957,206

Intergovernmental Transfers

$1,905,813,373 $1,905,813,373 $1,905,813,373

University System of Georgia Research Funds

$1,750,636,455 $1,750,636,455 $1,750,636,455

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$155,176,918 $155,176,918 $155,176,918

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$124,656,444 $124,656,444 $124,656,444

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$124,656,444 $124,656,444 $124,656,444

Sales and Services

$2,213,487,389 $2,213,487,389 $2,213,487,389

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$486,120,140 $486,120,140 $486,120,140

Tuition and Fees for Higher Education

$1,727,367,249 $1,727,367,249 $1,727,367,249

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,969,822,566 $5,973,990,136 $5,957,590,136

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

$2,569,841 $2,569,841 $2,569,841

$2,569,841 $2,569,841 $2,569,841

$2,569,841 $2,569,841 $2,569,841

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284.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$9,779

$9,779

$9,779

284.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$21,887

$21,887

$21,887

284.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($5,604) and retiree health benefits ($10,932).

State General Funds

$16,536

$16,536

$16,536

284.100 -Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,618,043

$2,618,043

$2,618,043

State General Funds

$2,618,043

$2,618,043

$2,618,043

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,618,043

$2,618,043

$2,618,043

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

$386,135 $386,135 $10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,474,390

$386,135 $386,135 $10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,474,390

$386,135 $386,135 $10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,474,390

285.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$2,801

$2,801

$2,801

285.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$1,889

$1,889

$1,889

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285.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance. State General Funds

$2,292

$2,292

$2,292

285.100 -Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$393,117

$393,117

$393,117

State General Funds

$393,117

$393,117

$393,117

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,088,255

Sales and Services

$10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,088,255

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$10,088,255 $10,088,255 $10,088,255

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,481,372 $10,481,372 $10,481,372

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

$2,288,309 $2,288,309 $2,288,309

$2,288,309 $2,288,309 $2,288,309

$2,288,309 $2,288,309 $2,288,309

286.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$3,619

$3,619

$3,619

286.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$14,969

$14,969

$14,969

286.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$22,883

$22,883

$22,883

286.100-Payments to Georgia Military College

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,329,780 $2,329,780 $2,329,780

$2,329,780 $2,329,780 $2,329,780

$2,329,780 $2,329,780 $2,329,780

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

$14,513,070 $14,513,070 $14,513,070

$14,513,070 $14,513,070 $14,513,070

$14,513,070 $14,513,070 $14,513,070

287.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$130,340

$130,340

$130,340

287.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$1,893

$1,893

$1,893

287.3 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

($516)

($516)

($516)

287.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$45,375

$45,375

$45,375

287.100 -Payments to Public Telecommunications Commission, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$14,690,162 $14,690,162 $14,690,162

State General Funds

$14,690,162 $14,690,162 $14,690,162

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,690,162 $14,690,162 $14,690,162

Section 41: Revenue, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

Section Total - Continuation

$174,509,476 $174,509,476

$174,075,693 $174,075,693

$433,783

$433,783

$174,509,476 $174,075,693
$433,783

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TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$819,087 $567,580 $251,507 $2,690,986 $2,690,986 $2,690,986 $178,019,549

$819,087 $567,580 $251,507 $2,690,986 $2,690,986 $2,690,986 $178,019,549

$819,087 $567,580 $251,507 $2,690,986 $2,690,986 $2,690,986 $178,019,549

Section Total - Final

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$178,733,395

State General Funds

$178,299,612

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$819,087

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$567,580

Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959

$251,507

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$179,552,482

$178,733,395 $178,299,612
$433,783 $819,087 $567,580 $251,507 $179,552,482

$178,903,395 $178,469,612
$433,783 $819,087 $567,580 $251,507 $179,722,482

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,207,028 $14,207,028
$225,580 $225,580 $14,432,608

$14,207,028 $14,207,028
$225,580 $225,580 $14,432,608

$14,207,028 $14,207,028
$225,580 $225,580 $14,432,608

288.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$140,122

$140,122

$140,122

288.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$51,048

$51,048

$51,048

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288.100 -Customer Service

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$14,398,198 $14,398,198 $14,398,198

State General Funds

$14,398,198 $14,398,198 $14,398,198

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$225,580

$225,580

$225,580

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$225,580

$225,580

$225,580

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,623,778 $14,623,778 $14,623,778

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,194,033 $7,194,033 $7,194,033

$7,194,033 $7,194,033 $7,194,033

$7,194,033 $7,194,033 $7,194,033

289.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$118,358

$118,358

$118,358

289.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$14,760

$14,760

$14,760

289.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$44,664

$44,664

$44,664

289.4 Transfer funds from the Industry Regulation program to the Departmental Administration program for personnel.

State General Funds

$111,480

$111,480

$111,480

289.5 Transfer funds from the Tax Compliance program to the Departmental Administration program for personnel.

State General Funds

$309,932

$309,932

$309,932

289.6 Increase funds for personnel for one position to provide state revenue and policy analysis.

State General Funds

$123,280

$123,280

$123,280

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289.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,916,507 $7,916,507 $7,916,507

$7,916,507 $7,916,507 $7,916,507

$7,916,507 $7,916,507 $7,916,507

Forestland 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

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

290.100-Forestland Protection Grants

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

$14,072,351 $14,072,351 $14,072,351

Fraud Detection and Prevention

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and prevent tax fraud and protect Georgia citizens from identity theft through the use

of fraud analytical tools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000

$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000

$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000

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291.100 -Fraud Detection and Prevention

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and prevent tax fraud and protect Georgia citizens from identity theft through the use

of fraud analytical tools.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

State General Funds

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

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 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,947,414 $5,513,631
$433,783 $371,507 $120,000 $251,507
$99,996 $99,996 $99,996 $6,418,917

$5,947,414 $5,513,631
$433,783 $371,507 $120,000 $251,507
$99,996 $99,996 $99,996 $6,418,917

$5,947,414 $5,513,631
$433,783 $371,507 $120,000 $251,507
$99,996 $99,996 $99,996 $6,418,917

292.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$74,999

$74,999

$74,999

292.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$32,279

$32,279

$32,279

292.3 Transfer funds from the Industry Regulation program to the Departmental Administration program for personnel.

State General Funds

($111,480)

($111,480)

($111,480)

292.4 Transfer funds from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Public Safety for the administration of the United Carrier Registration Agreement.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

($99,996)

($99,996)

($99,996)

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292.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products; and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels in on-road vehicles.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

292.100 -Industry Regulation

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco

products; 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 Prevention & Treatment of Substance Abuse Grant CFDA93.959
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$5,943,212 $5,509,429
$433,783 $371,507 $120,000 $251,507 $6,314,719

$5,943,212 $5,509,429
$433,783 $371,507 $120,000 $251,507 $6,314,719

$5,943,212 $5,509,429
$433,783 $371,507 $120,000 $251,507 $6,314,719

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,084,193 $6,084,193 $6,084,193

$6,084,193 $6,084,193 $6,084,193

$6,084,193 $6,084,193 $6,084,193

293.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$72,990

$72,990

$72,990

293.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$26,943

$26,943

$26,943

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293.100-Local Government Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$6,184,126

$6,184,126

$6,184,126

State General Funds

$6,184,126

$6,184,126

$6,184,126

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$6,184,126

$6,184,126

$6,184,126

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

$11,066,592 $11,066,592 $11,066,592

$11,066,592 $11,066,592 $11,066,592

$11,066,592 $11,066,592 $11,066,592

294.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,614,621

$1,614,621

$1,614,621

294.2 Increase funds for the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) for the liability on local tax officials' retirement benefits to meet projected expenditures.

State General Funds

$177,846

$177,846

$177,846

294.100 -Local Tax Officials Retirement and FICA

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide state retirement benefits and employer share of FICA to local tax officials.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$12,859,059 $12,859,059 $12,859,059

State General Funds

$12,859,059 $12,859,059 $12,859,059

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$12,859,059 $12,859,059 $12,859,059

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

$18,225,386 $18,225,386

$18,225,386 $18,225,386

$18,225,386 $18,225,386

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,490,990 $2,490,990 $2,490,990 $20,716,376

$2,490,990 $2,490,990 $2,490,990 $20,716,376

$2,490,990 $2,490,990 $2,490,990 $20,716,376

295.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$113,336

$113,336

$113,336

295.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$42,237

$42,237

$42,237

295.3 Transfer funds from the Department of Revenue to Department of Public Safety for the administration of the United Carrier Registration Agreement.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

($2,490,990) ($2,490,990) ($2,490,990)

295.100 -Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$18,380,959 $18,380,959 $18,380,959

State General Funds

$18,380,959 $18,380,959 $18,380,959

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$18,380,959 $18,380,959 $18,380,959

Office of Special Investigations

Continuation Budget

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 State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,823,719 $3,823,719 $3,823,719

$3,823,719 $3,823,719 $3,823,719

$3,823,719 $3,823,719 $3,823,719

296.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$50,725

$50,725

$50,725

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296.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$18,277

$18,277

$18,277

296.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent taxpayer and criminal activities involving department efforts.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

296.100 -Office of Special Investigations

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$3,892,721 $3,892,721 $3,892,721

$3,892,721 $3,892,721 $3,892,721

$3,892,721 $3,892,721 $3,892,721

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

$13,261,024 $13,261,024 $13,261,024

$13,261,024 $13,261,024 $13,261,024

$13,261,024 $13,261,024 $13,261,024

297.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$100,446

$100,446

$100,446

297.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$36,577

$36,577

$36,577

297.100-Revenue Processing

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$13,398,047 $13,398,047 $13,398,047

$13,398,047 $13,398,047 $13,398,047

$13,398,047 $13,398,047 $13,398,047

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$51,996,488 $51,996,488
$222,000 $222,000 $52,218,488

$51,996,488 $51,996,488
$222,000 $222,000 $52,218,488

$51,996,488 $51,996,488
$222,000 $222,000 $52,218,488

298.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$714,335

$714,335

$714,335

298.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$262,436

$262,436

$262,436

298.3 Transfer funds from the Tax Compliance program to the Departmental Administration program for personnel.

State General Funds

($309,932)

($309,932)

($309,932)

298.4 Provide contract services with the Department of Agriculture to audit GATE program compliance. (H:YES)(S:Increase funds to audit GATE program compliance)

State General Funds

$0

$170,000

298.100-Tax Compliance

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$52,663,327 $52,663,327
$222,000 $222,000 $52,885,327

$52,663,327 $52,663,327
$222,000 $222,000 $52,885,327

$52,833,327 $52,833,327
$222,000 $222,000 $53,055,327

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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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,001,861 $3,001,861
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,101,861

$3,001,861 $3,001,861
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,101,861

$3,001,861 $3,001,861
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $3,101,861

299.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$45,535

$45,535

$45,535

299.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$16,605

$16,605

$16,605

299.3 Transfer funds from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Public Safety for the administration of the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement.

Sales and Services Not Itemized

($100,000)

($100,000)

($100,000)

299.100 -Tax Policy

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$3,064,001

$3,064,001

$3,064,001

State General Funds

$3,064,001

$3,064,001

$3,064,001

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$3,064,001

$3,064,001

$3,064,001

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,379,387 $24,379,387 $24,379,387

$24,379,387 $24,379,387 $24,379,387

$24,379,387 $24,379,387 $24,379,387

300.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$243,246

$243,246

$243,246

300.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$88,254

$88,254

$88,254

300.100 -Technology Support Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the department in information technology and provide electronic filing services to

taxpayers.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$24,710,887 $24,710,887 $24,710,887

State General Funds

$24,710,887 $24,710,887 $24,710,887

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$24,710,887 $24,710,887 $24,710,887

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 Contributions, Donations, and Forfeitures Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$23,393,403 $23,393,403

$23,393,403 $23,393,403

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$85,000

$1,024,512

$1,024,512

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$20,000

$1,004,512

$1,004,512

$1,004,512

$1,004,512

$24,502,915 $24,502,915

$23,393,403 $23,393,403
$85,000 $85,000 $1,024,512 $20,000 $20,000 $1,004,512 $1,004,512 $24,502,915

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$23,912,430 $23,912,430
$85,000

$21,581,135 $21,581,135
$85,000

$23,912,430 $23,912,430
$85,000

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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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$85,000 $1,024,512
$20,000 $20,000 $1,004,512 $1,004,512 $25,021,942

$85,000 $1,024,512
$20,000 $20,000 $1,004,512 $1,004,512 $22,690,647

$85,000 $1,024,512
$20,000 $20,000 $1,004,512 $1,004,512 $25,021,942

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

$1,266,805 $1,266,805
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $2,006,317

$1,266,805 $1,266,805
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $2,006,317

$1,266,805 $1,266,805
$739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $2,006,317

301.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$30,842

$30,842

$30,842

301.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$402

$402

$402

301.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$9,270

$9,270

$9,270

301.4 Recognize $3,316,372 in reserves as of June 30, 2013 and utilize for operations.

State General Funds

($1,266,805)

$0

301.100 -Corporations

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,307,319

$40,514

$1,307,319

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1499

State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,307,319 $739,512 $739,512 $739,512
$2,046,831

$40,514 $739,512 $739,512 $739,512 $780,026

$1,307,319 $739,512 $739,512 $739,512
$2,046,831

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

$5,168,394 $5,168,394
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,303,394

$5,168,394 $5,168,394
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,303,394

$5,168,394 $5,168,394
$85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $5,303,394

302.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$45,308

$45,308

$45,308

302.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$297

$297

$297

302.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$12,158

$12,158

$12,158

302.100 -Elections

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$5,226,157

$5,226,157

$5,226,157

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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

$5,226,157 $85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
$5,361,157

$5,226,157 $85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
$5,361,157

$5,226,157 $85,000 $85,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
$5,361,157

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

$5,856,691 $5,856,691
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $5,871,691

$5,856,691 $5,856,691
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $5,871,691

$5,856,691 $5,856,691
$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $5,871,691

303.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$131,654

$131,654

$131,654

303.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$1,421

$1,421

$1,421

303.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$40,939

$40,939

$40,939

303.4 Utilize $261,490 in existing reserves as of June 30, 2014 for operations and transfer $23,515 in prior year reserved donations from the Office Administration program to the Georgia Archives. (S:NO)

State General Funds

($285,005)

$0

303.100-Office Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to the Office of Secretary of State and its attached agencies.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$6,030,705

$5,745,700

$6,030,705

State General Funds

$6,030,705

$5,745,700

$6,030,705

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1501

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $6,045,705

$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $5,760,700

$15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $6,045,705

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

$7,192,564 $7,192,564
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,342,564

$7,192,564 $7,192,564
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,342,564

$7,192,564 $7,192,564
$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,342,564

304.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$117,141

$117,141

$117,141

304.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$1,391

$1,391

$1,391

304.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$39,666

$39,666

$39,666

304.4 Recognize $1,095,192 in reserve as of June 30, 2013 and utilize existing funds to fill authorized positions and begin implementation of HB315 (2013 Session). (S:Recognize $1,095,192 in reserve as of June 30, 2013 and begin implementation of HB315 (2013 Session))

State General Funds

($593,746)

$0

304.100 -Professional Licensing Boards

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$7,350,762

$6,757,016

$7,350,762

State General Funds

$7,350,762

$6,757,016

$7,350,762

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,500,762

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $6,907,016

$150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $7,500,762

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

$769,185 $769,185
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $819,185

$769,185 $769,185
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $819,185

$769,185 $769,185
$50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $819,185

305.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$15,302

$15,302

$15,302

305.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$209

$209

$209

305.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$5,501

$5,501

$5,501

305.4 Utilize existing reserves for operations.

State General Funds

($185,739)

$0

305.100 -Securities

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$790,197

$604,458

$790,197

THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014

1503

State General Funds TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$790,197 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
$840,197

$604,458 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
$654,458

$790,197 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
$840,197

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

$250,728 $250,728
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $270,728

$250,728 $250,728
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $270,728

$250,728 $250,728
$20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $270,728

306.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$5,788

$5,788

$5,788

306.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$2,084

$2,084

$2,084

306.100-Commission on the Holocaust, Georgia

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$258,600

$258,600

$258,600

State General Funds

$258,600

$258,600

$258,600

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

$278,600

$278,600

$278,600

1504

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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

$2,889,036 $2,889,036 $2,889,036

$2,889,036 $2,889,036 $2,889,036

$2,889,036 $2,889,036 $2,889,036

307.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$43,618

$43,618

$43,618

307.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$16,036

$16,036

$16,036

307.100-Real Estate Commission

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,948,690

$2,948,690

$2,948,690

State General Funds

$2,948,690

$2,948,690

$2,948,690

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,948,690

$2,948,690

$2,948,690

Section 43: Soil and Water Conservation Commission
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$2,612,536

$2,612,536

$2,612,536

$2,612,536

$509,861

$509,861

$509,861

$509,861

$837,715

$837,715

$837,715

$837,715

$837,715

$837,715

$446,908

$446,908

$446,908

$446,908

$446,908

$446,908

$4,407,020

$4,407,020

$2,612,536 $2,612,536
$509,861 $509,861 $837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $446,908 $446,908 $446,908 $4,407,020

THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014

1505

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

$0

$2,346,694

$0

$2,346,694

$0

$509,861

$0

$509,861

$0

$837,715

$0

$837,715

$0

$837,715

$0

$446,908

$0

$446,908

$0

$446,908

$0

$4,141,178

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

$756,103 $756,103 $756,103

$756,103 $756,103 $756,103

$756,103 $756,103 $756,103

308.1 Eliminate funds for personnel for two vacant and five filled positions.

State General Funds

($370,438)

($370,438)

$0

308.2 Eliminate funds for personnel for one position. State General Funds

($94,134)

308.3 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. State General Funds

$12,650

308.4 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

$1,292

308.5 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustment and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$4,660

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308.98 Transfer remaining funds and one position from the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities.

State General Funds

($385,665)

($385,665)

$0

308.100-Commission Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$0

$0

$680,571

State General Funds

$0

$0

$680,571

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0

$0

$680,571

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

$235,272 $235,272 $241,784 $241,784 $837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $1,314,771

$235,272 $235,272 $241,784 $241,784 $837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $1,314,771

$235,272 $235,272 $241,784 $241,784 $837,715 $837,715 $837,715 $1,314,771

309.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. State General Funds

$3,638

309.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$1,298

309.3 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($29,053)

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1507

309.98 Transfer funds and six positions from the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities. (H:Reduce funds ($144,310) and transfer remaining funds ($90,962) to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities)

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($235,272)

($235,272)

$0

($241,784)

($241,784)

$0

($837,715)

($837,715)

$0

($1,314,771) ($1,314,771)

$0

309.100 -Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$0

$0

$211,155

State General Funds

$0

$0

$211,155

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$0

$0

$241,784

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$0

$0

$241,784

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$0

$0

$837,715

Intergovernmental Transfers

$0

$0

$837,715

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$0

$0

$837,715

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0

$0

$1,290,654

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 INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$1,390,739 $1,390,739
$268,077 $268,077 $446,908

$1,390,739 $1,390,739
$268,077 $268,077 $446,908

$1,390,739 $1,390,739
$268,077 $268,077 $446,908

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Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$446,908 $446,908 $2,105,724

$446,908 $446,908 $2,105,724

$446,908 $446,908 $2,105,724

310.1 Eliminate funds for personnel for 10 vacant and two filled positions.

State General Funds

($130,477)

($130,477)

$0

310.2 Reduce funds for operations. State General Funds

($171,737)

310.3 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. State General Funds

$23,414

310.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$8,784

310.98 Transfer remaining funds and 21 positions from the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($1,260,262) ($1,260,262)

$0

($268,077)

($268,077)

$0

($446,908)

($446,908)

$0

($1,975,247) ($1,975,247)

$0

310.100 -Conservation of Soil and Water Resources

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$0

$0

$1,251,200

State General Funds

$0

$0

$1,251,200

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$0

$0

$268,077

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$0

$0

$268,077

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

$0

$0

$446,908

THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2014

1509

Federal Funds Transfers Federal Fund Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0

$0

$446,908

$0

$0

$446,908

$0

$0

$1,966,185

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 PUBLIC FUNDS

$98,502 $98,502 $98,502

$98,502 $98,502 $98,502

$98,502 $98,502 $98,502

311.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($12,164)

311.98 Transfer funds from the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities.

State General Funds

($98,502)

($98,502)

$0

311.100-U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$0

$0

$86,338

State General Funds

$0

$0

$86,338

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0

$0

$86,338

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

$131,920 $131,920 $131,920

$131,920 $131,920 $131,920

$131,920 $131,920 $131,920

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312.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$1,318

312.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$482

312.3 Reduce funds for operations.

State General Funds

($16,290)

312.98 Transfer funds from the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities.

State General Funds

($131,920)

($131,920)

$0

312.100 -Water Resources and Land Use Planning

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$0

$0

$117,430

$0

$0

$117,430

$0

$0

$117,430

Section 44: Student Finance Commission and Authority, Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$634,376,472 $634,376,472

$35,730,889 $35,730,889

$598,645,583 $598,645,583

$713,673

$713,673

$230,950

$230,950

$230,950

$230,950

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

$482,723

$635,090,145 $635,090,145

$634,376,472 $35,730,889 $598,645,583
$713,673 $230,950 $230,950 $482,723 $482,723 $635,090,145

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$687,243,546 $53,595,526 $633,648,020
$713,673 $230,950 $230,950 $482,723 $482,723 $687,957,219

$682,243,546 $48,595,526 $633,648,020
$713,673 $230,950 $230,950 $482,723 $482,723 $682,957,219

$683,327,046 $49,679,026 $633,648,020
$713,673 $230,950 $230,950 $482,723 $482,723 $684,040,719

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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,550,000 $8,550,000 $8,550,000

$8,550,000 $8,550,000 $8,550,000

$8,550,000 $8,550,000 $8,550,000

313.1 Increase funds to meet projected need. State General Funds

$5,772,241

$1,772,241

$2,772,241

313.100 -Accel

Appropriation (HB 744)

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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$14,322,241 $14,322,241 $14,322,241

$10,322,241 $10,322,241 $10,322,241

$11,322,241 $11,322,241 $11,322,241

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
314.1 Increase funds to meet projected need. State General Funds

$701,750 $701,750 $701,750

$701,750 $701,750 $701,750

$701,750 $701,750 $701,750

$83,500

314.100 -Engineer Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 744)

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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$701,750 $701,750 $701,750

$701,750 $701,750 $701,750

$785,250 $785,250 $785,250

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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,094,862 $1,094,862 $1,094,862

$1,094,862 $1,094,862 $1,094,862

$1,094,862 $1,094,862 $1,094,862

315.100-Georgia Military College Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 744)

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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,094,862 $1,094,862 $1,094,862

$1,094,862 $1,094,862 $1,094,862

$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.

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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

316.100 -HERO Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 AGENCY FUNDS Reserved Fund Balances Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,958,844 $0
$7,958,844 $230,950 $230,950 $230,950
$8,189,794

$7,958,844 $0
$7,958,844 $230,950 $230,950 $230,950
$8,189,794

317.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$7,958,844 $0
$7,958,844 $230,950 $230,950 $230,950
$8,189,794

Lottery Proceeds

$63,328

$63,328

$63,328

317.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

Lottery Proceeds

$1,009

$1,009

$1,009

317.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

Lottery Proceeds

$44,193

$44,193

$44,193

317.4 Increase funds for one Educational Policy Analyst and associated costs for Georgia Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA AWARDS).

Lottery Proceeds

$75,745

$75,745

$75,745

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317.100-HOPE Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$8,143,119

$8,143,119

$8,143,119

Lottery Proceeds

$8,143,119

$8,143,119

$8,143,119

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$230,950

$230,950

$230,950

Reserved Fund Balances

$230,950

$230,950

$230,950

Reserved Fund Balances Not Itemized

$230,950

$230,950

$230,950

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$8,374,069

$8,374,069

$8,374,069

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

$1,930,296 $0
$1,930,296 $1,930,296

$1,930,296 $0
$1,930,296 $1,930,296

$1,930,296 $0
$1,930,296 $1,930,296

318.100 -HOPE GED

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

Lottery Proceeds

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

$1,930,296

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 State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$96,793,442 $0
$96,793,442 $96,793,442

$96,793,442 $0
$96,793,442 $96,793,442

$96,793,442 $0
$96,793,442 $96,793,442

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319.1 Increase funds for the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant. Lottery Proceeds

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

319.2 Increase funds to establish the Zell Miller Grant to provide full tuition assistance for technical college students maintaining a 3.5 or higher grade point average.

Lottery Proceeds

$7,266,547

$7,266,547

$7,266,547

319.3 Increase the HOPE Grant award amount by 3% (103% factor rate). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

319.100 -HOPE Grant

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$109,059,989 $109,059,989 $109,059,989

$109,059,989 $109,059,989 $109,059,989

$109,059,989 $109,059,989 $109,059,989

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 State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,617,925 $0
$47,617,925 $47,617,925

$47,617,925 $0
$47,617,925 $47,617,925

$47,617,925 $0
$47,617,925 $47,617,925

320.1 Increase funds to increase the award amount by 5.5% for Zell Miller Scholarships for students attending private postsecondary institutions to meet the total projected need of $746,248.

Lottery Proceeds

$298,405

$298,405

$298,405

320.2 Increase the award amount for HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools by 3% (103% factor rate). (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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320.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$47,916,330 $47,916,330 $47,916,330

Lottery Proceeds

$47,916,330 $47,916,330 $47,916,330

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$47,916,330 $47,916,330 $47,916,330

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 State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$424,345,076 $0
$424,345,076 $424,345,076

$424,345,076 $0
$424,345,076 $424,345,076

$424,345,076 $0
$424,345,076 $424,345,076

321.1 Increase funds to increase the award amount for HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools by 3% and increase funds to meet the projected need (103% factor rate).

Lottery Proceeds

$9,436,956

$9,436,956

$9,436,956

321.2 Increase funds for Zell Miller Scholarships for students attending public postsecondary institutions to meet total projected need of $32,278,579.

Lottery Proceeds

$12,816,254 $12,816,254 $12,816,254

321.100 -HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$446,598,286 $446,598,286 $446,598,286

Lottery Proceeds

$446,598,286 $446,598,286 $446,598,286

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$446,598,286 $446,598,286 $446,598,286

Low Interest Loans

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college education,

encourage timely persistence to the achievement of postsecondary credentials, and to incentivize loan recipients to work in public

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service. The loans are forgivable for recipients who work in certain critical need occupations. The purpose of this appropriation is also to provide loans for students eligible under O.C.G.A. 20-3-400.2(e.1).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds Lottery Proceeds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
322.1 Reduce funds based on projected expenditures and anticipated revenue. Lottery Proceeds

$20,000,000 $0
$20,000,000 $20,000,000

$20,000,000 $0
$20,000,000 $20,000,000

$20,000,000 $0
$20,000,000 $20,000,000

($1,000,000) ($1,000,000)

322.100 -Low Interest Loans

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan program to assist with the affordability of a college education,

encourage timely persistence to the achievement of postsecondary credentials, and to incentivize loan recipients to work in public

service. The loans are forgivable for recipients who work in certain critical need occupations. The purpose of this appropriation is

also to provide loans for students eligible under O.C.G.A. 20-3-400.2(e.1).

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$20,000,000 $19,000,000 $19,000,000

Lottery Proceeds

$20,000,000 $19,000,000 $19,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$20,000,000 $19,000,000 $19,000,000

Low Interest Loans for Technical Colleges

Continuation Budget

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
323.1 Increase funds to provide Low Interest Loans for Technical Colleges.
State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

323.2 Replace funds.
State General Funds Lottery Proceeds Total Public Funds:

($1,000,000) $1,000,000
$0

($1,000,000) $1,000,000
$0

323.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist students with the affordability of a technical college education. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist students with the affordability of a technical college education.

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Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist students with the affordability of a technical college education.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

323.100 -Low Interest Loans for Technical Colleges

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to assist students with the affordability of a technical college education.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

State General Funds

$10,000,000

$9,000,000

$9,000,000

Lottery Proceeds

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000

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 AGENCY FUNDS Intergovernmental Transfers Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,444,576 $1,444,576
$482,723 $482,723 $482,723 $1,927,299

$1,444,576 $1,444,576
$482,723 $482,723 $482,723 $1,927,299

$1,444,576 $1,444,576
$482,723 $482,723 $482,723 $1,927,299

324.1 Increase funds to meet projected need. State General Funds

$72,701

$72,701

$72,701

324.100 -North Georgia Military Scholarship Grants

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,517,277

$1,517,277

$1,517,277

State General Funds

$1,517,277

$1,517,277

$1,517,277

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

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

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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

$875,000 $875,000 $875,000

$875,000 $875,000 $875,000

$875,000 $875,000 $875,000

325.100 -North Georgia ROTC Grants

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$875,000 $875,000 $875,000

$875,000 $875,000 $875,000

$875,000 $875,000 $875,000

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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$376,761 $376,761 $376,761

$376,761 $376,761 $376,761

$376,761 $376,761 $376,761

326.100 -Public Memorial Safety Grant

Appropriation (HB 744)

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
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$376,761 $376,761 $376,761

$376,761 $376,761 $376,761

$376,761 $376,761 $376,761

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REACH Georgia Scholarship
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

327.1 Increase funds for the REACH Georgia Scholarship. State General Funds

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

327.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in the REACH Georgia mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in their educational pursuits. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in the REACH Georgia mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in their educational pursuits. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in the REACH Georgia mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in their educational pursuits.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

327.100 -REACH Georgia Scholarship

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based scholarships to selected students participating in the REACH Georgia

mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports academically promising middle and high school students in

their educational pursuits.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

State General Funds

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

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

$21,119,952 $21,119,952 $21,119,952

$21,119,952 $21,119,952 $21,119,952

$21,119,952 $21,119,952 $21,119,952

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328.100 -Tuition Equalization Grants

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$21,119,952 $21,119,952 $21,119,952

$21,119,952 $21,119,952 $21,119,952

$21,119,952 $21,119,952 $21,119,952

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

$767,988 $767,988 $767,988

$767,988 $767,988 $767,988

$767,988 $767,988 $767,988

329.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$13,842

$13,842

$13,842

329.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$489

$489

$489

329.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$5,364

$5,364

$5,364

329.100-Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$787,683 $787,683 $787,683

$787,683 $787,683 $787,683

$787,683 $787,683 $787,683

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Section 45: Teachers' Retirement System
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$513,000

$513,000

$513,000

$513,000

$32,044,844 $32,044,844

$32,044,844 $32,044,844

$32,044,844 $32,044,844

$32,557,844 $32,557,844

Section Total - Final
$412,000 $412,000 $33,006,925 $33,006,925 $33,006,925 $33,418,925

$412,000 $412,000 $33,006,925 $33,006,925 $33,006,925 $33,418,925

$513,000 $513,000 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,557,844
$412,000 $412,000 $33,006,925 $33,006,925 $33,006,925 $33,418,925

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

$513,000 $513,000 $513,000

$513,000 $513,000 $513,000

$513,000 $513,000 $513,000

330.1 Reduce funds to reflect the declining population of teachers who qualify for this benefit.

State General Funds

($101,000)

($101,000)

($101,000)

330.100 -Floor/COLA, Local System Fund

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$412,000

$412,000

$412,000

State General Funds

$412,000

$412,000

$412,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$412,000

$412,000

$412,000

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System Administration

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits,

investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and

processing refunds.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$0 $0 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844

$0 $0 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844

$0 $0 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844 $32,044,844

331.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Retirement Payments

$614,381

$614,381

331.2 Reduce funds for contracts.

Retirement Payments

($24,400)

($24,400)

331.3 Increase funds for equipment.

Retirement Payments

$372,100

$372,100

$614,381 ($24,400) $372,100

331.100-System Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits,

investing retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and inactive members, counseling members, and

processing refunds.

TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Retirement Payments
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$33,006,925 $33,006,925 $33,006,925 $33,006,925

$33,006,925 $33,006,925 $33,006,925 $33,006,925

$33,006,925 $33,006,925 $33,006,925 $33,006,925

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers' Retirement System shall not exceed 13.15% for State Fiscal Year 2015.

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Section 46: Technical College System of Georgia
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
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 Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
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 Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS

Section Total - Continuation

$313,866,703 $313,866,703

$313,866,703 $313,866,703

$65,115,792 $65,115,792

$65,115,792 $65,115,792

$334,610,717 $334,610,717

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

$332,410,717 $332,410,717

$74,688,532 $74,688,532

$257,722,185 $257,722,185

$1,360,000

$1,360,000

$1,360,000

$1,360,000

$1,360,000

$1,360,000

$714,953,212 $714,953,212

$313,866,703 $313,866,703 $65,115,792 $65,115,792 $334,610,717
$2,100,000 $2,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $332,410,717 $74,688,532 $257,722,185 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $1,360,000 $714,953,212

Section Total - Final
$332,804,904 $332,804,904 $65,115,792 $65,115,792 $334,610,717
$2,100,000 $2,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $332,410,717 $74,688,532 $257,722,185 $1,360,000

$329,454,904 $329,454,904 $65,115,792 $65,115,792 $334,610,717
$2,100,000 $2,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $332,410,717 $74,688,532 $257,722,185 $1,360,000

$334,804,904 $334,804,904 $65,115,792 $65,115,792 $334,610,717
$2,100,000 $2,100,000
$100,000 $100,000 $332,410,717 $74,688,532 $257,722,185 $1,360,000

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State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,360,000 $1,360,000 $733,891,413

$1,360,000 $1,360,000 $730,541,413

$1,360,000 $1,360,000 $735,891,413

Adult Education

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 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

$13,172,053 $13,172,053 $19,390,824 $19,390,824
$5,480,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $3,380,000 $3,380,000 $38,042,877

$13,172,053 $13,172,053 $19,390,824 $19,390,824
$5,480,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $3,380,000 $3,380,000 $38,042,877

$13,172,053 $13,172,053 $19,390,824 $19,390,824
$5,480,000 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 $3,380,000 $3,380,000 $38,042,877

332.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$78,236

$78,236

$78,236

332.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$38,468

$38,468

$38,468

332.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$116,629

$116,629

$116,629

332.4 Increase funds for personnel for 15 positions to address full-time faculty ratios at Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) institutions.

State General Funds

$906,465

$906,465

$906,465

332.98 Change the name of the Adult Literacy program to Adult Education. (G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

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332.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading, writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school diploma; and to provide oversight of GED preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading, writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school diploma; and to provide oversight of GED preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading, writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school diploma; and to provide oversight of GED preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

332.100 -Adult Education

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading,

writing, computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary instruction to adults without a high school

diploma; and to provide oversight of GED preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$14,311,851 $14,311,851 $14,311,851

State General Funds

$14,311,851 $14,311,851 $14,311,851

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$19,390,824 $19,390,824 $19,390,824

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$19,390,824 $19,390,824 $19,390,824

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$5,480,000

$5,480,000

$5,480,000

Intergovernmental Transfers

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Intergovernmental Transfers Not Itemized

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Sales and Services

$3,380,000

$3,380,000

$3,380,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$3,380,000

$3,380,000

$3,380,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$39,182,675 $39,182,675 $39,182,675

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

$7,847,632 $7,847,632
$595,084

$7,847,632 $7,847,632
$595,084

$7,847,632 $7,847,632
$595,084

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$595,084 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $8,652,716

$595,084 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $8,652,716

$595,084 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $8,652,716

333.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$122,661

$122,661

$122,661

333.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$8,257

$8,257

$8,257

333.3 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings. State General Funds

($631)

($631)

($631)

333.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$68,532

$68,532

$68,532

333.5 Increase funds to continue work on Georgia's Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA AWARDS).

State General Funds

$431,640

$431,640

$431,640

333.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$8,478,091

$8,478,091

$8,478,091

State General Funds

$8,478,091

$8,478,091

$8,478,091

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$595,084

$595,084

$595,084

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$595,084

$595,084

$595,084

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

Rebates, Refunds, and Reimbursements Not Itemized

$100,000

$100,000

$100,000

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TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $9,283,175

$110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $9,283,175

$110,000 $110,000 $110,000 $9,283,175

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

$12,678,077 $12,678,077
$130,884 $130,884 $9,799,116 $9,799,116 $9,799,116 $22,608,077

$12,678,077 $12,678,077
$130,884 $130,884 $9,799,116 $9,799,116 $9,799,116 $22,608,077

$12,678,077 $12,678,077
$130,884 $130,884 $9,799,116 $9,799,116 $9,799,116 $22,608,077

334.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$71,654

$71,654

$71,654

334.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$20,998

$20,998

$20,998

334.3 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

($84)

($84)

($84)

334.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$72,437

$72,437

$72,437

334.100 -Quick Start and Customized Services

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

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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

$12,843,082 $12,843,082
$130,884 $130,884 $9,799,116 $9,799,116 $9,799,116 $22,773,082

$12,843,082 $12,843,082
$130,884 $130,884 $9,799,116 $9,799,116 $9,799,116 $22,773,082

$12,843,082 $12,843,082
$130,884 $130,884 $9,799,116 $9,799,116 $9,799,116 $22,773,082

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
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$280,168,941 $280,168,941 $44,999,000 $44,999,000 $319,231,601 $319,231,601 $61,509,416 $257,722,185
$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $645,649,542

$280,168,941 $280,168,941 $44,999,000 $44,999,000 $319,231,601 $319,231,601 $61,509,416 $257,722,185
$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $645,649,542

$280,168,941 $280,168,941 $44,999,000 $44,999,000 $319,231,601 $319,231,601 $61,509,416 $257,722,185
$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $645,649,542

335.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$2,006,940

$2,006,940

$2,006,940

335.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$960,996

$960,996

$960,996

335.3 Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

($13,987)

($13,987)

($13,987)

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335.4 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$2,840,847

$2,840,847

$2,840,847

335.5 Increase funds for formula growth based on a 2.9% increase in square footage.

State General Funds

$4,518,143

$4,518,143

$4,518,143

335.6 Increase funds for personnel and operations for precision manufacturing designation at Savannah Technical College.

State General Funds

$500,000

$500,000

$500,000

335.7 Increase funds for personnel for 25 positions and data infrastructure enhancements for a Complete College Georgia student support system.

State General Funds

$2,590,000

$2,590,000

$2,590,000

335.8 Increase funds to provide books to dually enrolled students. (S:Increase funds to provide books to dually enrolled students and development of digital curricula ($500,000) in the area of 21st century manufacturing and other critical needs industry areas used by dual enrollment programs)

State General Funds

$3,600,000

$0

$3,600,000

335.9 Increase funds for soft skills employability training at Career Academies.(S:Increase funds to develop replicable pilot programs for College and Career Academies or other dual enrollment high school students that will establish a soft skills employability training program and a career aptitude testing program which will assist high school students in post-secondary and career decisions)

State General Funds

$250,000

$750,000

335.10 Increase funds for outreach efforts in cooperation with the University System of Georgia, to encourage individuals with some postsecondary education to return and complete college.

State General Funds

$1,250,000

335.100 -Technical Education

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$297,171,880 $293,821,880 $299,171,880

State General Funds

$297,171,880 $293,821,880 $299,171,880

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$44,999,000 $44,999,000 $44,999,000

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Federal Funds Not Itemized TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized Tuition and Fees for Higher Education
TOTAL INTRA-STATE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS State Funds Transfers Agency to Agency Contracts
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$44,999,000 $319,231,601 $319,231,601 $61,509,416 $257,722,185
$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $662,652,481

$44,999,000 $319,231,601 $319,231,601 $61,509,416 $257,722,185
$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $659,302,481

$44,999,000 $319,231,601 $319,231,601 $61,509,416 $257,722,185
$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $664,652,481

Section 47: Transportation, Department of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$835,930,315 $835,930,315 $835,930,315

$6,971,533

$6,971,533

$6,971,533

$828,958,782 $828,958,782 $828,958,782

$1,210,491,192 $1,210,491,192 $1,210,491,192

$66,861,369 $66,861,369 $66,861,369

$1,143,629,823 $1,143,629,823 $1,143,629,823

$6,490,891

$6,490,891

$6,490,891

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

$88,239

$6,402,652

$6,402,652

$6,402,652

$6,402,652

$6,402,652

$6,402,652

$2,052,912,398 $2,052,912,398 $2,052,912,398

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$856,106,198 $7,028,477
$849,077,721 $1,210,491,192
$66,861,369 $1,143,629,823
$6,490,891

$860,556,198 $11,478,477 $849,077,721 $1,210,491,192 $66,861,369 $1,143,629,823
$6,490,891

$865,006,198 $15,928,477 $849,077,721 $1,210,491,192 $66,861,369 $1,143,629,823
$6,490,891

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Royalties and Rents Royalties and Rents Not Itemized
Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$88,239 $88,239 $6,402,652 $6,402,652 $2,073,088,281

$88,239 $88,239 $6,402,652 $6,402,652 $2,077,538,281

$88,239 $88,239 $6,402,652 $6,402,652 $2,081,988,281

Capital Construction Projects

Continuation Budget

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 State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$213,393,476 $0
$213,393,476 $675,252,699 $675,252,699 $888,646,175

$213,393,476 $0
$213,393,476 $675,252,699 $675,252,699 $888,646,175

$213,393,476 $0
$213,393,476 $675,252,699 $675,252,699 $888,646,175

336.100 -Capital Construction Projects

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$213,393,476 $213,393,476 $213,393,476

State Motor Fuel Funds

$213,393,476 $213,393,476 $213,393,476

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$675,252,699 $675,252,699 $675,252,699

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$675,252,699 $675,252,699 $675,252,699

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$888,646,175 $888,646,175 $888,646,175

Capital Maintenance Projects

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$60,560,150 $0
$60,560,150 $128,218,385

$60,560,150 $0
$60,560,150 $128,218,385

$60,560,150 $0
$60,560,150 $128,218,385

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Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$128,218,385 $128,218,385 $128,218,385 $188,778,535 $188,778,535 $188,778,535

337.100 -Capital Maintenance Projects

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital outlay for maintenance projects.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$60,560,150 $60,560,150 $60,560,150

State Motor Fuel Funds

$60,560,150 $60,560,150 $60,560,150

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

$188,778,535 $188,778,535 $188,778,535

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 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

$79,507,484 $0
$79,507,484 $64,892,990 $64,892,990
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $144,565,474

$79,507,484 $0
$79,507,484 $64,892,990 $64,892,990
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $144,565,474

$79,507,484 $0
$79,507,484 $64,892,990 $64,892,990
$165,000 $165,000 $165,000 $144,565,474

338.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$558,335

$558,335

$558,335

338.2 Transfer funds from the Local Road Assistance Administration program to the Construction Administration program for 19 filled positions.

State Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 Total Public Funds:

$1,500,000 $3,750,000 $5,250,000

$1,500,000 $3,750,000 $5,250,000

$1,500,000 $3,750,000 $5,250,000

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338.100-Construction Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$81,565,819 $81,565,819 $81,565,819

State Motor Fuel Funds

$81,565,819 $81,565,819 $81,565,819

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$68,642,990 $68,642,990 $68,642,990

Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205

$68,642,990 $68,642,990 $68,642,990

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

$150,373,809 $150,373,809 $150,373,809

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

339.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$10,286

$10,286

$10,286

339.100-Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,815,060

$2,815,060

$2,815,060

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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

$2,815,060 $8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257 $62,257 $11,147,574

$2,815,060 $8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257 $62,257 $11,147,574

$2,815,060 $8,270,257 $8,270,257
$62,257 $62,257 $62,257 $11,147,574

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, 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

$55,201,024 $0
$55,201,024 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $66,939,817

$55,201,024 $0
$55,201,024 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $66,939,817

$55,201,024 $0
$55,201,024 $10,839,823 $10,839,823
$898,970 $898,970 $898,970 $66,939,817

340.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$279,752

$279,752

$279,752

340.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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, airports, railroads, and waterways.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$55,480,776 $55,480,776 $55,480,776

State Motor Fuel Funds

$55,480,776 $55,480,776 $55,480,776

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

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Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$898,970 $898,970 $67,219,569

$898,970 $898,970 $67,219,569

$898,970 $898,970 $67,219,569

Intermodal

Continuation Budget

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports, Rail, Transit and

Ports and Waterways to facilitate a complete and seamless statewide transportation system.

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

$6,971,533 $6,971,533 $66,861,369 $66,861,369
$100,589 $88,239 $88,239 $12,350 $12,350
$73,933,491

$6,971,533 $6,971,533 $66,861,369 $66,861,369
$100,589 $88,239 $88,239 $12,350 $12,350
$73,933,491

$6,971,533 $6,971,533 $66,861,369 $66,861,369
$100,589 $88,239 $88,239 $12,350 $12,350
$73,933,491

341.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$45,004

$45,004

$45,004

341.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$11,940

$11,940

$11,940

341.3 Increase funds for Airport Aid to match local and federal funds for regional airport projects. (S:Increase funds for Airport Aid)

State General Funds

$4,450,000

$8,900,000

341.4 Utilize remaining funds for Airport Aid projects. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

341.100 -Intermodal

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning, development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports, Rail, Transit and

Ports and Waterways to facilitate a complete and seamless statewide transportation system.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$7,028,477 $11,478,477 $15,928,477

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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

$7,028,477 $66,861,369 $66,861,369
$100,589 $88,239 $88,239 $12,350 $12,350
$73,990,435

$11,478,477 $66,861,369 $66,861,369
$100,589 $88,239 $88,239 $12,350 $12,350
$78,440,435

$15,928,477 $66,861,369 $66,861,369
$100,589 $88,239 $88,239 $12,350 $12,350
$82,890,435

Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Continuation Budget

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.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$122,470,000 $0
$122,470,000 $122,470,000

$122,470,000 $0
$122,470,000 $122,470,000

$122,470,000 $0
$122,470,000 $122,470,000

342.100 -Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Appropriation (HB 744)

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.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$122,470,000 $122,470,000 $122,470,000

State Motor Fuel Funds

$122,470,000 $122,470,000 $122,470,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$122,470,000 $122,470,000 $122,470,000

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

$12,354,565 $0
$12,354,565

$12,354,565 $0
$12,354,565

$12,354,565 $0
$12,354,565

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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

$32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $45,708,468

$32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $45,708,468

$32,758,670 $32,758,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $45,708,468

343.1 Reduce funds for operations.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($752,198)

($752,198)

($752,198)

343.2 Transfer funds from the Local Road Assistance Administration program to the Routine Maintenance program for additional service agreements.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($5,755,906) ($5,755,906) ($5,755,906)

343.3 Transfer funds from the Local Road Assistance Administration program to the Construction Administration program for 19 filled positions.

State Motor Fuel Funds Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205 Total Public Funds:

($1,500,000) ($3,750,000) ($5,250,000)

($1,500,000) ($3,750,000) ($5,250,000)

($1,500,000) ($3,750,000) ($5,250,000)

343.100 -Local Road Assistance Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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 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

$4,346,461 $4,346,461 $29,008,670 $29,008,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $33,950,364

$4,346,461 $4,346,461 $29,008,670 $29,008,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $33,950,364

$4,346,461 $4,346,461 $29,008,670 $29,008,670
$595,233 $595,233 $595,233 $33,950,364

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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

344.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$7,152

$7,152

$7,152

344.2 Transfer funds from the Planning program to the Routine Maintenance program for additional service agreements.

State Motor Fuel Funds

($1,500,000) ($1,500,000) ($1,500,000)

344.100 -Planning

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$2,263,226

$2,263,226

$2,263,226

State Motor Fuel Funds

$2,263,226

$2,263,226

$2,263,226

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

$16,947,030 $16,947,030 $16,947,030

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$176,823,016 $0
$176,823,016 $24,886,452 $24,886,452
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $202,352,070

$176,823,016 $0
$176,823,016 $24,886,452 $24,886,452
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $202,352,070

$176,823,016 $0
$176,823,016 $24,886,452 $24,886,452
$642,602 $642,602 $642,602 $202,352,070

345.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$734,872

$734,872

$734,872

345.2 Transfer funds from the Local Road Assistance Administration program to the Routine Maintenance program for additional service agreements.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$5,755,906

$5,755,906

$5,755,906

345.3 Transfer funds from the Planning program to the Routine Maintenance program for additional service agreements.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

345.4 Increase funds for additional service agreements.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$9,766,315

$9,766,315

$9,766,315

345.100 -Routine Maintenance

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$194,580,109 $194,580,109 $194,580,109

State Motor Fuel Funds

$194,580,109 $194,580,109 $194,580,109

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 AGENCY FUNDS

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

Sales and Services

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$642,602

$642,602

$642,602

$220,109,163 $220,109,163 $220,109,163

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

346.1 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$115,370

$115,370

$115,370

346.100-Traffic Management and Control

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$19,756,231 $19,756,231 $19,756,231

State Motor Fuel Funds

$19,756,231 $19,756,231 $19,756,231

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

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Sales and Services Not Itemized TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$4,026,240 $59,453,013

$4,026,240 $59,453,013

$4,026,240 $59,453,013

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 FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Highway Admin.-Planning & Construction CFDA20.205
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$82,447,358 $0
$82,447,358 $148,156,201 $148,156,201 $230,603,559

$82,447,358 $0
$82,447,358 $148,156,201 $148,156,201 $230,603,559

$82,447,358 $0
$82,447,358 $148,156,201 $148,156,201 $230,603,559

347.1 Increase funds for the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank program to provide financial assistance for transportation projects.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$9,399,055

$9,399,055

$9,399,055

347.100-Payments to the State Road and Tollway Authority

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$91,846,413 $91,846,413 $91,846,413

State Motor Fuel Funds

$91,846,413 $91,846,413 $91,846,413

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

$240,002,614 $240,002,614 $240,002,614

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.

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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 Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation

$20,135,998 $20,135,998

$20,135,998 $20,135,998

$16,260,569 $16,260,569

$16,260,569 $16,260,569

$4,402,269

$4,402,269

$4,402,269

$4,402,269

$4,402,269

$4,402,269

$40,798,836 $40,798,836

$20,135,998 $20,135,998 $16,260,569 $16,260,569
$4,402,269 $4,402,269 $4,402,269 $40,798,836

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

Section Total - Final
$20,501,201 $20,501,201 $16,260,569 $16,260,569
$4,402,269 $4,402,269 $4,402,269 $41,164,039

$20,501,201 $20,501,201 $16,260,569 $16,260,569
$4,402,269 $4,402,269 $4,402,269 $41,164,039

$20,501,201 $20,501,201 $16,260,569 $16,260,569
$4,402,269 $4,402,269 $4,402,269 $41,164,039

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.

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TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,570,145 $1,570,145 $1,570,145

$1,570,145 $1,570,145 $1,570,145

$1,570,145 $1,570,145 $1,570,145

348.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$27,172

$27,172

$27,172

348.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$84

$84

$84

348.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$9,379

$9,379

$9,379

348.4 Transfer funds from the Veterans Benefits program to the Departmental Administration program for two positions to align position functions.

State General Funds

$152,176

$152,176

$152,176

348.100-Departmental Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$1,758,956

$1,758,956

$1,758,956

State General Funds

$1,758,956

$1,758,956

$1,758,956

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$1,758,956

$1,758,956

$1,758,956

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

$498,935

$498,935

$498,935

State General Funds

$498,935

$498,935

$498,935

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$178,004

$178,004

$178,004

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$178,004

$178,004

$178,004

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$676,939

$676,939

$676,939

349.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$14,966

$14,966

$14,966

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349.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$5,796

$5,796

$5,796

349.3 Transfer funds from the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes program to the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery program for one-time pre-design expenses for cemetery expansion.

State General Funds

$35,000

$35,000

$35,000

349.100-Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$554,697

$554,697

$554,697

State General Funds

$554,697

$554,697

$554,697

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$178,004

$178,004

$178,004

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$178,004

$178,004

$178,004

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$732,701

$732,701

$732,701

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 Georgia Regents University- Augusta.

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

$4,625,143 $4,625,143 $5,286,048 $5,286,048 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $10,923,006

$4,625,143 $4,625,143 $5,286,048 $5,286,048 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $10,923,006

$4,625,143 $4,625,143 $5,286,048 $5,286,048 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $1,011,815 $10,923,006

350.98 Transfer funds from the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home-Augusta program to the new Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes program.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized

($4,625,143) ($5,286,048)

($4,625,143) ($5,286,048)

($4,625,143) ($5,286,048)

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Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($1,011,815) ($1,011,815) ($1,011,815) ($10,923,006) ($10,923,006) ($10,923,006)

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 AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$7,188,422 $7,188,422 $8,173,077 $8,173,077 $1,390,454 $1,390,454 $1,390,454 $16,751,953

$7,188,422 $7,188,422 $8,173,077 $8,173,077 $1,390,454 $1,390,454 $1,390,454 $16,751,953

$7,188,422 $7,188,422 $8,173,077 $8,173,077 $1,390,454 $1,390,454 $1,390,454 $16,751,953

351.98 Transfer funds from the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home-Milledgeville program to the new Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes program.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

($7,188,422) ($8,173,077) ($1,390,454) ($16,751,953)

($7,188,422) ($8,173,077) ($1,390,454) ($16,751,953)

($7,188,422) ($8,173,077) ($1,390,454) ($16,751,953)

Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds

Continuation Budget

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

352.1 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

State General Funds

$35,515

$35,515

$35,515

352.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$49,231

$49,231

$49,231

352.3 Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($22,944) and retiree health benefits ($43,500).

State General Funds

$66,444

$66,444

$66,444

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352.4 Transfer funds from the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes program to the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery program for one-time pre-design expenses for cemetery expansion.

State General Funds

($35,000)

($35,000)

($35,000)

352.98 Transfer funds from the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home-Augusta ($4,625,143) and Georgia War Veterans HomeMilledgeville ($7,188,422) in order to establish the new Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes Program.

State General Funds Federal Funds Not Itemized Sales and Services Not Itemized Total Public Funds:

$11,813,565 $13,459,125
$2,402,269 $27,674,959

$11,813,565 $13,459,125
$2,402,269 $27,674,959

$11,813,565 $13,459,125
$2,402,269 $27,674,959

352.99 SAC: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans. House: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans. Governor: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

State General Funds

$0

$0

$0

352.100-Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,929,755 $11,929,755 $11,929,755

State General Funds

$11,929,755 $11,929,755 $11,929,755

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$13,459,125 $13,459,125 $13,459,125

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$13,459,125 $13,459,125 $13,459,125

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,402,269

$2,402,269

$2,402,269

Sales and Services

$2,402,269

$2,402,269

$2,402,269

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,402,269

$2,402,269

$2,402,269

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$27,791,149 $27,791,149 $27,791,149

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

$6,253,353 $6,253,353

$6,253,353 $6,253,353

$6,253,353 $6,253,353

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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

$2,623,440 $2,623,440 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $10,876,793

$2,623,440 $2,623,440 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $10,876,793

$2,623,440 $2,623,440 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $10,876,793

353.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$115,740

$115,740

$115,740

353.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$40,876

$40,876

$40,876

353.3 Transfer funds from the Veterans Benefits program to the Departmental Administration program for two positions to align position functions.

State General Funds

($152,176)

($152,176)

($152,176)

353.100 -Veterans Benefits

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$6,257,793

$6,257,793

$6,257,793

State General Funds

$6,257,793

$6,257,793

$6,257,793

TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS

$2,623,440

$2,623,440

$2,623,440

Federal Funds Not Itemized

$2,623,440

$2,623,440

$2,623,440

TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Sales and Services

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Sales and Services Not Itemized

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$10,881,233 $10,881,233 $10,881,233

Section 49: Workers' Compensation, State Board of
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds

Section Total - Continuation
$22,701,246 $22,701,246 $22,701,246 $22,701,246

$22,701,246 $22,701,246

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TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS Sales and Services Sales and Services Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

$523,832 $523,832 $523,832 $23,225,078
Section Total - Final
$23,105,143 $23,105,143
$523,832 $523,832 $523,832 $23,628,975

$523,832 $523,832 $523,832 $23,225,078
$22,529,716 $22,529,716
$523,832 $523,832 $523,832 $23,053,548

$523,832 $523,832 $523,832 $23,225,078
$22,529,716 $22,529,716
$523,832 $523,832 $523,832 $23,053,548

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

$11,445,635 $11,445,635
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $11,903,988

$11,445,635 $11,445,635
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $11,903,988

$11,445,635 $11,445,635
$458,353 $458,353 $458,353 $11,903,988

354.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$248,854

$248,854

$248,854

354.2 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$91,333

$91,333

$91,333

354.3 Transfer funds from the Board Administration program to the Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws program to align the budget with program expenditures.

State General Funds

$200,000

$200,000

$200,000

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354.100 -Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws

Appropriation (HB 744)

The purpose of this appropriation is to provide exclusive remedy for resolution of disputes in the Georgia Workers' Compensation

law.

TOTAL STATE FUNDS

$11,985,822 $11,985,822 $11,985,822

State General Funds

$11,985,822 $11,985,822 $11,985,822

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

$12,444,175 $12,444,175 $12,444,175

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

$11,255,611 $11,255,611
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $11,321,090

$11,255,611 $11,255,611
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $11,321,090

$11,255,611 $11,255,611
$65,479 $65,479 $65,479 $11,321,090

355.1 Increase funds to reflect the adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

State General Funds

$44,314

$44,314

$44,314

355.2 Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks Financials billings.

State General Funds

$1,886

$1,886

$1,886

355.3 Increase funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

State General Funds

$17,510

$17,510

$17,510

355.4 Transfer funds from the Board Administration program to the Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws program to align the budget with program expenditures.

State General Funds

($200,000)

($200,000)

($200,000)

355.5 Reduce funds for payment to the State Treasury by $575,427 from $5,303,747 to $4,728,320. (Total Funds: $4,728,320)(G:YES)(H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

($575,427)

($575,427)

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355.100 -Board Administration

Appropriation (HB 744)

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

$11,119,321 $10,543,894 $10,543,894

State General Funds

$11,119,321 $10,543,894 $10,543,894

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

$11,184,800 $10,609,373 $10,609,373

Section 50: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Continuation
$1,170,767,561 $1,170,767,561 $1,023,829,235 $1,023,829,235
$146,938,326 $146,938,326 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $1,188,451,022 $1,188,451,022

$1,170,767,561 $1,023,829,235
$146,938,326 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $1,188,451,022

TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds State Motor Fuel Funds
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS Federal Funds Not Itemized
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Section Total - Final
$1,118,666,821 $961,987,008 $156,679,813 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,136,350,282

$1,115,655,228 $958,975,415 $156,679,813 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,133,338,689

$1,121,043,846 $964,364,033 $156,679,813 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,138,727,307

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

$1,083,933,144 $936,994,818 $146,938,326 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,101,616,605

Continuation Budget
$1,083,933,144 $1,083,933,144 $936,994,818 $936,994,818 $146,938,326 $146,938,326 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,101,616,605 $1,101,616,605

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356.1 Transfer funds from GO Bonds New to GO Bonds Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

State General Funds

$86,834,417 $86,834,417 $86,834,417

356.2 Repeal the authorization of $240,000 in 20-year bonds from FY2012 (HB78, Bond 379.301) for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) Capital Outlay Program - Regular, statewide.

State General Funds

($23,928)

($23,928)

($23,928)

356.3 Repeal the authorization of $10,490,000 in 20-year bonds from FY2012 (HB78, Bond 379.302) for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) Capital Outlay Program - Exceptional Growth, statewide.

State General Funds

($1,045,853) ($1,045,853) ($1,045,853)

356.4 Repeal the authorization of $2,200,000 in 20-year bonds from FY2012 (HB78, Bond 379.303) for the State Board of Education (Department of Education) Capital Outlay Program - Regular Advance, statewide.

State General Funds

($219,340)

($219,340)

($219,340)

356.5 Increase funds for debt service.

State General Funds

$14,210,591

$5,175,410

$4,739,220

356.6 Reduce funds for debt service to reflect savings associated with refundings and favorable rates received in recent bond sales.

State General Funds

($159,091,624) ($159,091,624) ($159,091,624)

356.7 Increase funds for debt service.

State Motor Fuel Funds

$9,741,487

$9,741,487

$9,741,487

356.8 Redirect $1,155,000 in 20-year unspent bond proceeds from FY2014 (HB106, Bond 362.309) for building and construction at the FFA/FCCLA camp to authorize the funds for planning and design for FFA/FCCLA dining hall and leadership facility. (H:YES)(S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

$0

356.9 Redirect $799,963 in 5-year unspent bond proceeds from FY2010 (HB119, Bond 397.621) for the University System of Georgia, Board of Regents for the design of the academic building at Georgia Perimeter College to be used for equipment at the Reese Library Building at Georgia Regents University, Augusta, Richmond County. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

356.10 Redirect $1,676,592 in 20-year unspent bond proceeds from FY2010 (HB119, Bond 397.690) for the Northeast Regional Library in the Sequoyah Regional Library System to be used for Public Libraries major repairs and renovations statewide. (S:YES)

State General Funds

$0

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356.100 -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
General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New
TOTAL STATE FUNDS State General Funds
TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Total Debt Service
5 year at 5.07% State General Funds
10 year at 5.52% State General Funds
20 year at 5.77% State General Funds
20 year at 6.5% State General Funds
Total Amount State General Funds
Total Principal Amount
5 year at 5.07% State General Funds

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Appropriation (HB 744)
$1,034,338,894 $1,025,303,713 $1,024,867,523 $877,659,081 $868,623,900 $868,187,710 $156,679,813 $156,679,813 $156,679,813 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,052,022,355 $1,042,987,174 $1,042,550,984

Continuation Budget

$86,834,417 $86,834,417 $86,834,417

$86,834,417 $86,834,417 $86,834,417

$86,834,417 $86,834,417 $86,834,417

$27,540,071 $30,097,041 $31,323,461

$3,170,600

$3,473,384

$3,473,384

$44,410,136 $47,139,492 $51,193,080

$9,207,120

$9,641,598 $10,186,398

$84,327,927 $90,351,515 $96,176,323

$119,015,000 $130,065,000 $135,365,000

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10 year at 5.52% State General Funds
20 year at 5.77% State General Funds
20 year at 6.5% State General Funds
Total Amount State General Funds

$23,875,000 $26,155,000 $26,155,000 $518,810,000 $550,695,000 $598,050,000 $101,400,000 $106,185,000 $112,185,000 $763,100,000 $813,100,000 $871,755,000

357.1 Transfer funds from GO Bonds New to GO Bonds Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

State General Funds

($86,834,417) ($86,834,417) ($86,834,417)

357.100 -General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund - New TOTAL STATE FUNDS
State General Funds TOTAL PUBLIC FUNDS

Appropriation (HB 744)

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

Corrections, Department of
357.101 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $2,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund facility sustainment and equipment replacement, statewide. From State General Funds, $462,800 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 $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$462,800

$462,800

$462,800

Corrections, Department of
357.102 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $9,900,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility hardening at 6 state prisons, multiple locations. From State General Funds, $847,440 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

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enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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

$847,440

Corrections, Department of
357.103 BOND: Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison: $3,050,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovation of infirmary area,
Jackson, Butts County.
From State General Funds, $261,080 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 $3,050,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$261,080

$261,080

$261,080

Corrections, Department of
357.104 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $4,725,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund enhanced locking controls and perimeter detection systems,
statewide.
From State General Funds, $1,093,365 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 $4,725,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$1,093,365

$1,093,365

$1,093,365

Corrections, Department of
357.105 BOND: GDC multi-projects: $10,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility major repairs, renovations, and improvements,
statewide. (H and S:Fund $10,000,000 in 20-year bonds)
From State General Funds, $856,000 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

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$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

$1,194,120

$856,000

$856,000

Corrections, Department of
357.106 BOND: Arrendale State Prison: $3,620,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction of a wastewater treatment plant, Alto,
Baldwin County.
From State General Funds, $309,872 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 $3,620,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$309,872

$309,872

$309,872

Pardons and Paroles, State Board of
357.111 BOND: State Board of Pardons and Paroles Multi-Projects: $815,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund replacement of 40 vehicles
statewide.
From State General Funds, $188,591 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Board of Pardons and Paroles by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $815,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$188,591

$188,591

$188,591

Defense, Department of
357.121 BOND: National Guard Armories: $275,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovation of the Winder Readiness Center, Winder,
Barrow County, and match federal funds.
From State General Funds, $23,540 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 $275,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$23,540

$23,540

$23,540

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Defense, Department of
357.122 BOND: National Guard Armories: $260,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovation of the Augusta Readiness Center, Augusta,
Richmond County, and match federal funds.
From State General Funds, $22,256 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 $260,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$22,256

$22,256

$22,256

Defense, Department of
357.123 BOND: National Guard Armories: $500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund facility sustainment and repairs, statewide, and match
federal funds.
From State General Funds, $115,700 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 $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

$115,700

$115,700

$115,700

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
357.131 BOND: GBI Multi-Projects: $350,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund facility repair and sustainment statewide. From State General Funds, $80,990 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 $350,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$80,990

$80,990

$80,990

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
357.132 BOND: GBI Headquarters and Morgue: $1,180,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund replacement of lab instrumentation and equipment,
Decatur, DeKalb County.
From State General Funds, $273,052 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

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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 $1,180,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$273,052

$273,052

$273,052

Investigation, Georgia Bureau of
357.133 BOND: GBI Multi-Projects: $835,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund the replacement of 20 investigative vehicles statewide. From State General Funds, $193,219 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 $835,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$193,219

$193,219

$193,219

Juvenile Justice, Department of
357.141 BOND: Regional Youth Detention Center: $12,270,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the design and construction for renovation and
improvements of a former GDC facility to construct a 64-bed RYDC, Dawson, Terrell County.
From State General Funds, $1,050,312 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 $12,270,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,050,312

$1,050,312

$1,050,312

Juvenile Justice, Department of
357.142 BOND: Regional Youth Detention Center: $12,410,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the design and construction for renovation and
improvements of a former GDC facility to construct a 64-bed RYDC, Washington, Wilkes County.
From State General Funds, $1,062,296 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

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$12,410,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,062,296

$1,062,296

$1,062,296

Juvenile Justice, Department of
357.143 BOND: Regional Youth Detention Center: $550,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund the design for renovation and improvements of a
former GDC facility to construct a 64-bed RYDC, Cadwell, Laurens County.
From State General Funds, $127,270 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 $550,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$127,270

$127,270

$127,270

Juvenile Justice, Department of
357.144 BOND: DJJ Multi-Projects: $5,400,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund facility repair and sustainment statewide. From State General Funds, $1,249,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$1,249,560

$1,249,560

$1,249,560

Juvenile Justice, Department of
357.145 BOND: DJJ Multi-Projects: $6,050,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility major improvements and renovations statewide. From State General Funds, $517,880 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 $6,050,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$517,880

$517,880

$517,880

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Juvenile Justice, Department of
357.146 BOND: DJJ Multi-Projects: $5,400,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund security upgrades and enhancements statewide. From State General Funds, $1,249,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$1,249,560

$1,249,560

$1,249,560

Juvenile Justice, Department of
357.147 BOND: DJJ Multi-Projects: $700,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovation of facility classrooms for vocational education
programs, multiple locations.
From State General Funds, $59,920 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 $700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$59,920

$59,920

$59,920

Public Safety, Department of
357.151 BOND: Patrol Posts Various: $6,330,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase 173 fully equipped law enforcement pursuit vehicles
statewide.
From State General Funds, $1,464,762 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 $6,330,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$1,464,762

$1,464,762

$1,464,762

Public Safety, Department of
357.152 BOND: Patrol Posts Various: $540,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase 15 fully equipped law enforcement pursuit vehicles, Motor
Carrier Compliance Division, statewide.
From State General Funds, $124,956 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

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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 $540,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$124,956

$124,956

$124,956

Public Safety, Department of
357.153 BOND: Patrol Posts Various: $400,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund facility sustainment and repair statewide. (H and S:Fund
$400,000 in 5-year bonds)
From State General Funds, $92,560 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 $400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$46,280

$92,560

$92,560

Public Safety, Department of
357.154 BOND: Patrol Posts Various: $10,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Retrofit and equip 1 existing helicopter and purchase and equip 1
helicopter for Life Flight capability.
From State General Funds, $2,314,000 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 $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

$2,314,000

$2,314,000

$2,314,000

Public Safety, Department of
357.155 BOND: Public Safety Training Center: $1,715,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility repairs, renovations, and construction,
Forsyth, Monroe County.
From State General Funds, $146,804 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,

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both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,715,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$146,804

$146,804

$146,804

Public Safety, Department of
357.156 BOND: Public Safety Training Center: $245,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility repairs, Athens Regional Police Academy,
Athens, Clarke County.
From State General Funds, $20,972 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 $245,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$20,972

$20,972

$20,972

Public Safety, Department of
357.157 BOND: Public Safety Training Center: $890,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund equipment for the industrial fire training complex,
Forsyth, Monroe County.
From State General Funds, $205,946 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 $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

$205,946

$205,946

$205,946

Public Safety, Department of
357.158 BOND: Public Safety Training Center: $1,270,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design, construction and equipment for the Active
Shooting Simulator Classroom, Forsyth, Monroe County.
From State General Funds, $108,712 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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$1,270,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$108,712

$108,712

Community Affairs, Department of
357.191 BOND: Reservoirs: $45,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund reservoirs, multiple locations. From State General Funds, $4,131,400 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 $45,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$4,131,400

$4,131,400

$4,131,400

Environmental Finance Authority, Georgia
357.201 BOND: Local Government Infrastructure: $20,650,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the State Funded Water and Sewer
Construction Loan Program statewide.
From State General Funds, $1,767,640 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 $20,650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,767,640

$1,767,640

$1,767,640

Environmental Finance Authority, Georgia
357.202 BOND: Local Government Infrastructure: $8,600,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the Federal State Revolving Fund Match, Clean
and Drinking Water Programs statewide and match federal funds.
From State General Funds, $736,160 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 $8,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$736,160

$736,160

$736,160

Environmental Finance Authority, Georgia
357.203 BOND: Local Government Infrastructure: $20,750,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund Water Supply and Reservoir Construction Loan
Program statewide.

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From State General Funds, $1,884,100 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

$1,884,100

$1,884,100

$1,884,100

Economic Development, Department of
357.211 BOND: Georgia World Congress Center: $1,100,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund the renovation of Centennial Olympic Park
reflection pool, Atlanta, Fulton County.
From State General Funds, $99,880 is specifically appropriated to the Department of Economic Development for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia World Congress Center Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$99,880

$99,880

$99,880

Economic Development, Department of
357.212 BOND: Georgia World Congress Center: $2,235,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund carpet replacement in Building C concourse,
Atlanta, Fulton County.
From State General Funds, $517,179 is specifically appropriated to the Department of Economic Development for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia World Congress Center 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 $2,235,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$517,179

$517,179

$517,179

Economic Development, Department of
357.213 BOND: Georgia World Congress Center: $2,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund the renovation of Building B entrance, Atlanta,
Fulton County.
From State General Funds, $181,600 is specifically appropriated to the Department of Economic Development for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia World Congress Center Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection

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therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$181,600

$181,600

$181,600

Ports Authority, Georgia
357.221 BOND: Ports Authority: $35,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the Savannah Harbor Deepening Project, Savannah, Chatham
County, and match federal funds.
From State General Funds, $2,996,000 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

$35,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$2,996,000

$2,996,000

$2,996,000

Transportation, Department of
357.231 BOND: Rail Lines: $6,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund rehabilitation of state-owned rail lines statewide. (S:Fund $6,500,000 in
20-year bonds for rehabilitation of state-owned rail lines from Nunez, Emanuel County to Vidalia, Toombs County ($2,500,000), rehab bridge Trion, Chattooga County ($400,000), various projects, Cordele, Crisp County to Vidalia, Toombs County ($3,600,000))
From State General Funds, $590,200 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

$6,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in

excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$136,200

$590,200

Transportation, Department of
357.232 BOND: Rail Lines: $1,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund rehabilitation of the rail line, Screven County. From State General Funds, $90,800 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$90,800

$90,800

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Driver Services, Department of
357.241 BOND: Department of Driver Services - Equipment: $190,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund replacement of 10 vehicles statewide. From State General Funds, $43,966 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver 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 $190,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$43,966

$43,966

$43,966

Driver Services, Department of
357.242 BOND: Department of Driver Services - Multi-Projects: $1,190,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design and construction of a
Driver Services facility, Paulding County.
From State General Funds, $101,864 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver 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 $1,190,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$101,864

$101,864

$101,864

Driver Services, Department of
357.243 BOND: Department of Driver Services - Multi-Projects: $150,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovations of the former visitor's
center as a Driver Services facility, Bainbridge, Decatur County.
From State General Funds, $12,840 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver 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 $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

$12,840

Education, Department of
357.301 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $187,705,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Regular for local school
construction statewide. (H and S:Fund $187,705,000 in 20-year bonds and use $1,765,000 in sold but unused bonds to fully fund the Capital Outlay Program-Regular at the $300 million entitlement level)

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From State General Funds, $16,067,548 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 $187,705,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$16,218,632 $16,067,548 $16,067,548

Education, Department of
357.302 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $16,300,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Regular Advance for local school
construction statewide.
From State General Funds, $1,395,280 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 $16,300,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,395,280

$1,395,280

$1,395,280

Education, Department of
357.303 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $27,740,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Low-Wealth for local school
construction statewide.
From State General Funds, $2,374,544 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 $27,740,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$2,374,544

$2,374,544

$2,374,544

Education, Department of
357.304 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $1,800,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Additional Project Specific Low
Wealth for local school construction, Jenkins County.
From State General Funds, $154,080 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 $1,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$154,080

$154,080

$154,080

Education, Department of
357.305 BOND: K - 12 Equipment: $2,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund vocational equipment statewide.

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JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

From State General Funds, $462,800 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 $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$462,800

$462,800

$462,800

Education, Department of
357.306 BOND: K - 12 Equipment: $20,000,000 in principal for 10 years at 5.52%: Purchase 259 school buses statewide. From State General Funds, $2,656,000 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 $20,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 120 months.

State General Funds

$2,656,000

$2,656,000

$2,656,000

Education, Department of
357.307 BOND: DOE Locations Statewide: $750,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund infrastructure improvements at Camp John Hope, Fort
Valley, Peach County. (H and S:Fund $750,000 in 20-year bonds for water system and infrastructure improvements at Camp John Hope)
From State General Funds, $64,200 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 $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

$51,360

$64,200

$64,200

Education, Department of
357.308 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $14,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund technology infrastructure upgrades for local school districts
statewide.
From State General Funds, $3,239,600 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 $14,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt,

the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$3,239,600

$3,239,600

$3,239,600

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Education, Department of
357.309 BOND: State Schools: $2,955,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility improvements and repairs at State Schools, multiple
locations.
From State General Funds, $252,948 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 $2,955,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$252,948

$252,948

Building Authority, Georgia
357.411 BOND: #2 Capitol Square: $12,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the renovation of #2 Capitol Square (former DOT Building),
Atlanta, Fulton County.
From State General Funds, $1,070,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $12,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,070,000

$1,070,000

$1,070,000

Building Authority, Georgia
357.412 BOND: GBA multi-projects: $2,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility improvements and renovations, Atlanta, Fulton
County.
From State General Funds, $171,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $2,000,000 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

$171,200

$171,200

Building Authority, Georgia
357.413 BOND: Judicial Building: $12,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design and site preparation for a new Judicial Complex
Building, Atlanta, Fulton County.

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From State General Funds, $1,070,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $12,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$1,070,000

$1,070,000

$1,070,000

Revenue, Department of
357.421 BOND: Tax System: $4,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund upgrades to the Integrated Tax System (ITS), Atlanta, DeKalb County. From State General Funds, $925,600 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 $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$925,600

$925,600

$925,600

Secretary of State, Office of
357.426 BOND: Office of the Secretary of State: $0 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund upgrades to information systems.

State General Funds

$694,200

$0

Audits and Accounts, Department of
357.431 BOND: Department of Audits and Accounts - Equipment: $490,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase computer equipment, Atlanta,
Fulton County.
From State General Funds, $113,386 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Audits and Accounts by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $490,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$113,386

$113,386

$113,386

Audits and Accounts, Department of
357.432 BOND: Department of Audits and Accounts - Equipment: $500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Implement an audit management system,
Atlanta, Fulton County.

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From State General Funds, $115,700 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Audits and Accounts by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, 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

$115,700

$115,700

$115,700

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
357.491 BOND: Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute: $1,100,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility major improvements and renovation,
Warm Springs, Meriwether County.
From State General Funds, $94,160 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

for the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency by means of the acquisition, construction, development,

extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, 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

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency

357.492 BOND: Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute: $5,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund GRU/GRHealth related facility improvements,

Warm Springs, Meriwether County.

From State General Funds, $454,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and

facilities for the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency by means of the acquisition, construction,

development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, 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

$454,000

$454,000

$454,000

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of
357.501 BOND: DBHDD Multi-projects: $590,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility major improvements and renovations statewide. From State General Funds, $50,504 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,

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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

Human Services, Department of
357.521 BOND: Human Service Multi-Projects: $2,150,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund property acquisition and design of a new Gwinnett
County Human Services Building, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County.
From State General Funds, $184,040 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 $2,150,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$184,040

$184,040

$184,040

Human Services, Department of
357.522 BOND: Human Service Multi-Projects: $1,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund major repairs to MLK Human Services Center,
Warner Robins, Houston County.
From State General Funds, $85,600 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 $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

$85,600

$85,600

Public Health, Department of
357.541 BOND: Public Health Multi-Projects: $560,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility repairs, multiple locations. From State General Funds, $47,936 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and 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 $560,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$47,936

$47,936

$47,936

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University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.601 BOND: Georgia State University: $7,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment for the new Humanities - Law building,
Atlanta, Fulton County.
From State General Funds, $1,619,800 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 $7,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$1,619,800

$1,619,800

$1,619,800

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.602 BOND: Clayton State University: $2,900,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment for the new Science Building, Morrow,
Clayton County.
From State General Funds, $671,060 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 $2,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$671,060

$671,060

$671,060

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.603 BOND: Georgia Regents University: $5,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment for the new Cancer Research Building,
Augusta, Richmond County.
From State General Funds, $1,157,000 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 60 months.

State General Funds

$1,157,000

$1,157,000

$1,157,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.604 BOND: Regents: $60,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility major improvements and renovations statewide. From State General Funds, $5,136,000 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 $60,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$5,136,000

$5,136,000

$5,136,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.605 BOND: Albany State University: $1,400,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund the redesign of the new Fine Arts Center, Albany,
Dougherty County.
From State General Funds, $323,960 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 $1,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$323,960

$323,960

$323,960

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.606 BOND: University of Georgia: $44,700,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design and construction of the new Science Learning
Center, Athens, Clarke County.
From State General Funds, $3,826,320 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 $44,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$3,826,320

$3,826,320

$3,826,320

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.607 BOND: Georgia College and State University: $1,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design of the renovation of historic Beeson
Hall, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.
From State General Funds, $231,400 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,

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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

$231,400

$231,400

$231,400

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.608 BOND: Georgia Southern University: $9,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the design, construction, and equipment for the new
Military Science Building, Statesboro, Bulloch County.
From State General Funds, $813,200 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 $9,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$813,200

$813,200

$813,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.609 BOND: Georgia Institute of Technology: $1,700,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund the design of the renovation of the Price Gilbert
Library and the Crosland Towers, Atlanta, Fulton County.
From State General Funds, $393,380 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 $1,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$393,380

$393,380

$393,380

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.610 BOND: Regents: $2,500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund digital broadband [PeachNet access] statewide. From State General Funds, $578,500 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 60 months.

State General Funds

$578,500

$578,500

$578,500

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University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.611 BOND: Georgia Public Library Service: $2,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund computer equipment for public libraries statewide. From State General Funds, $462,800 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the board of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems 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 60 months.

State General Funds

$462,800

$462,800

$462,800

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.612 BOND: Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission: $290,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund the replacement of transmitting
antenna at WACG, Augusta, Richmond County.
From State General Funds, $24,824 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 $290,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$24,824

$24,824

$24,824

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.613 BOND: Georgia Research Alliance: $10,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment and fund GRA R&D infrastructure,
multiple locations. (H and S: Fund $10,000,000 in 5-year bonds)
From State General Funds, $2,314,000 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 $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

$2,075,658

$2,314,000

$2,314,000

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.614 BOND: Kennesaw State University: $9,900,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund property acquisition and building renovation,
Kennesaw, Cobb County.
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,

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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

$423,720

$847,440

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.615 BOND: University of Georgia: $4,900,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovation and expansion of Baldwin Hall, Athens, Clarke
County.
From State General Funds, $419,440 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 $4,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$331,700

$419,440

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.616 BOND: Columbus State University: $4,950,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovation of Arnold Hall, Columbus, Muscogee
County.
From State General Funds, $423,720 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,950,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$423,720

$423,720

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.617 BOND: Georgia Institute of Technology: $4,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovation of the Hazardous Material Storage
Facility, Atlanta, Fulton County.
From State General Funds, $385,200 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

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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

$385,200

$385,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.618 BOND: Atlanta Metropolitan State College: $2,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund infrastructure renovations and improvements,
Atlanta, Fulton County.
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

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.619 BOND: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College: $2,700,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design, construction and equipment for
the Lab Sciences Building - Phase II, Tifton, Tift County.
From State General Funds, $231,120 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 $2,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$231,120

$231,120

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.620 BOND: Fort Valley State University: $750,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund building purchase and renovations, Art Gallery and
Kell Building, Fort Valley, Peach County.
From State General Funds, $64,200 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 $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

$64,200

$64,200

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University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.621 BOND: University of Georgia: $3,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund design, construction and equipment for Turfgrass Research
and Education Facilities, Athens campus, Tifton campus and Griffin campus.
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

$256,800

$256,800

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.622 BOND: Savannah State University: $2,500,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund planning and design of a Science and Technology
Center, Savannah, Chatham County.
From State General Funds, $578,500 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 60 months.

State General Funds

$578,500

$578,500

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.623 BOND: Cooperative Extension and Agricultural Experiment Station: $4,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: 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
357.624 BOND: Agricultural Experiment Station Facilities: $1,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund equipment statewide. From State General Funds, $231,400 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 $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

$231,400

$231,400

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.625 BOND: Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission: $1,070,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund equipment and communication
system upgrades, Atlanta, Fulton County.
From State General Funds, $247,598 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 $1,070,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$247,598

$247,598

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.626 BOND: Gordon College: $4,400,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovations of Hightower Library, Barnesville, Lamar County. From State General Funds, $376,640 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 $4,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$376,640

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.627 BOND: Valdosta State University: $1,900,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovations of the University Center, Valdosta,
Lowndes County.
From State General Funds, $162,640 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 $1,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$162,640

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.628 BOND: Georgia College and State University: $3,900,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovations of Mayfair Hall and McIntosh
Hall, Milledgeville, Baldwin County.
From State General Funds, $333,840 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 $3,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$333,840

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.629 BOND: South Georgia State College: $2,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovations of Davis Hall at the Douglas Campus,
Douglas, Coffee County.
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

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.630 BOND: Barnesville-Lamar County Library: $1,380,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund expansion of the Barnesville-Lamar County
Library, Barnesville, Lamar County.
From State General Funds, $118,128 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the board of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems Barnesville-Lamar County Library, for that library, through the issuance of not more than $1,380,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$118,128

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University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.631 BOND: Armstrong Atlantic State University: $1,350,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund renovations of the Aquatics and Recreation
Center, Savannah, Chatham County.
From State General Funds, $115,560 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 $1,350,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$115,560

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.632 BOND: North Georgia College and State University: $2,500,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction of an annex facility on
the Oconee Campus, Watkinsville, Oconee County.
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

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.633 BOND: Mountain Regional Library: $900,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction of the Young Harris/Regional Office,
Young Harris, Towns County.
From State General Funds, $77,040 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the board of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems Mountain Regional Library, for that library, through the issuance of not more than $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

$77,040

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.634 BOND: Troup-Harris-Coweta Regional Library: $2,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction of the expansion to
Hogansville Public Library, Hogansville, Troup County.
From State General Funds, $171,200 is specifically appropriated to the Board of Regents of the University System

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of Georgia to provide public library facilities by grant to the board of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems Troup-Harris-Coweta Regional 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 240 months.

State General Funds

$171,200

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.635 BOND: Georgia Regents University: $3,800,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund equipment replacement in the Reese Library Building,
Augusta, Richmond County.
From State General Funds, $879,320 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 $3,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$879,320

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
357.636 BOND: Georgia Gwinnett College: $7,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction of the addition to the Building C
Academic Building, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County.
From State General Funds, $599,200 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 240 months.

State General Funds

$599,200

Technical College System of Georgia
357.651 BOND: Technical College Multi-Projects: $5,000,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Replace obsolete equipment statewide. From State General Funds, $1,157,000 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

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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

$1,157,000

$1,157,000

$1,157,000

Technical College System of Georgia
357.652 BOND: Georgia Northwestern Technical College: $2,065,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment for the new Classroom
Building, Ringgold, Catoosa County.
From State General Funds, $477,841 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 $2,065,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$477,841

$477,841

$477,841

Technical College System of Georgia
357.653 BOND: Altamaha Technical College: $2,470,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment for the new Classroom Building and
Truck Driving Range, Brunswick, Glynn County.
From State General Funds, $571,558 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 $2,470,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$571,558

$571,558

$571,558

Technical College System of Georgia
357.654 BOND: Southeastern Technical College: $1,480,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment for the new Health
Services/Library facility, Swainsboro, Emanuel County.
From State General Funds, $342,472 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 $1,480,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$342,472

$342,472

$342,472

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Technical College System of Georgia
357.655 BOND: Gwinnett Technical College: $3,860,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Purchase equipment for the new North Fulton campus,
Alpharetta, Fulton County.
From State General Funds, $893,204 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 $3,860,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$893,204

$893,204

$893,204

Technical College System of Georgia
357.656 BOND: Ogeechee Technical College: $2,295,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund equipment for the new Natural Resources Building,
Statesboro, Bulloch County.
From State General Funds, $531,063 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 $2,295,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$531,063

$531,063

$531,063

Technical College System of Georgia
357.657 BOND: Chattahoochee Technical College: $865,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund equipment for the renovated Woodstock campus,
Woodstock, Cherokee County.
From State General Funds, $200,161 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 $865,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$200,161

$200,161

$200,161

Technical College System of Georgia
357.658 BOND: Oconee Fall Line Technical College: $720,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund equipment for the renovated Main Building,
Sandersville, Washington County.

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From State General Funds, $166,608 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 $720,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$166,608

$166,608

$166,608

Technical College System of Georgia
357.659 BOND: North Georgia Technical College: $650,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund equipment for the addition to the Health Building,
Blairsville, Union County.
From State General Funds, $150,410 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 $650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$150,410

$150,410

$150,410

Technical College System of Georgia
357.660 BOND: Wiregrass Georgia Technical College: $2,015,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund equipment for the new Allied Health/Public
Safety Building, Douglas, Coffee County.
From State General Funds, $466,271 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 $2,015,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$466,271

$466,271

$466,271

Technical College System of Georgia
357.661 BOND: South Georgia Technical College: $570,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund equipment for the expanded Diesel Heavy
Equipment Technical Center, Americus, Sumter County.
From State General Funds, $131,898 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 $570,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$131,898

$131,898

$131,898

Technical College System of Georgia
357.662 BOND: Technical College Multi-Projects: $7,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund major repairs and renovations statewide. (H and
S:Fund $7,000,000 in 20-year bonds)
From State General Funds, $599,200 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 $7,000,000 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

$599,200

$599,200

Technical College System of Georgia
357.663 BOND: Technical College Multi-Projects: $1,225,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund equipment for the QuickStart program statewide. From State General Funds, $283,465 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 $1,225,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$283,465

$283,465

$283,465

Technical College System of Georgia
357.664 BOND: Chattahoochee Technical College: $1,700,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund design of the Mountain View Campus
Expansion, Marietta, Cobb County. (S:Fund $1,700,000 in 5-year bonds for design of the South Cobb/Marietta Campus Expansion, Marietta, Cobb County)
From State General Funds, $393,380 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 $1,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$393,380

$393,380

Technical College System of Georgia
357.665 BOND: Okefenokee Technical College: $3,400,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction of the Welding and CIS expansion,
Waycross, Ware County.
From State General Funds, $291,040 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 $3,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$291,040

Technical College System of Georgia
357.666 BOND: Wiregrass Georgia Technical College: $1,900,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund planning and design of Lanier Hall-Allied
Health Building, Valdosta, Lowndes County.
From State General Funds, $439,660 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 $1,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$439,660

Technical College System of Georgia
357.667 BOND: Southern Crescent Technical College: $900,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund the design of Phase II construction of the
Industrial Training and Technology Building, McDonough, Henry County.
From State General Funds, $208,260 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 $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

$208,260

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Technical College System of Georgia
357.668 BOND: Technical College Multi-Projects: $10,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund construction of College and Career Academies
statewide.
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

Technical College System of Georgia
357.669 BOND: Georgia Northwestern Technical College: $900,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund planning and design for Phase I of an
education building for the Whitfield Murray Campus, Dalton, Whitfield County.
From State General Funds, $208,260 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 $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

$208,260

Forestry Commission, State
357.701 BOND: Forestry Equipment: $6,155,000 in principal for 10 years at 5.52%: Fund the replacement of firefighting equipment statewide. (H and
S:Fund $6,155,000 in 10-year bonds)
From State General Funds, $817,384 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 $6,155,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 120 months.

State General Funds

$514,600

$817,384

$817,384

Forestry Commission, State
357.702 BOND: Forestry Equipment: $1,125,000 in principal for 20 years at 5.77%: Fund facility major improvements and renovations statewide. From State General Funds, $96,300 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities

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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 $1,125,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$96,300

$96,300

$96,300

Natural Resources, Department of
357.711 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $200,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund replacement of 9 vehicles statewide. From State General Funds, $46,280 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 $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

$46,280

$46,280

$46,280

Natural Resources, Department of
357.712 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $8,520,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund facility major improvements and renovations statewide. From State General Funds, $773,616 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 $8,520,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$773,616

$773,616

$773,616

Natural Resources, Department of
357.713 BOND: DNR multi-projects: $3,720,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund miscellaneous new construction statewide. (S:Fund
$3,720,000 in 20-year bonds for miscellaneous new construction and cottages at various state parks statewide)
From State General Funds, $337,776 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

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than $3,720,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$246,976

$246,976

$337,776

Natural Resources, Department of
357.714 BOND: DNR Land Acquisition: $10,060,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund land acquisition for Wildlife Management Areas and
Parks statewide.
From State General Funds, $913,448 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 $10,060,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities

not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$913,448

$913,448

$913,448

Agriculture, Department of
357.741 BOND: State Farmers' Markets: $5,000,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund roof improvements at the Atlanta Farmers Market, Forest
Park, Clayton County.
From State General Funds, $454,000 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

$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

$454,000

$454,000

$454,000

Agriculture, Department of
357.742 BOND: Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority: $3,035,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.5%: Fund miscellaneous facility improvements,
Perry, Houston County. (H and S:Fund $3,035,000 in 20-year bonds)
From State General Funds, $275,578 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 $3,035,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

State General Funds

$68,100

$275,578

$275,578

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Agriculture, Department of
357.743 BOND: Athens and Tifton Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories: $1,350,000 in principal for 5 years at 5.07%: Fund equipment, Athens, Clarke
County and Tifton, Tift County. (S:Fund $1,350,000 in 5-year bonds)
From State General Funds, $312,390 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 $1,350,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 60 months.

State General Funds

$127,270

$312,390

Section 51: General Obligation Bonds Repealed, Revised, or Reinstated The following paragraph of Section 51 of the General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011- 2012 (Ga. L. 2011, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 231, 222, Act No. 223, 2011 Regular Session, H.B. 78), carried forward in Section 51 of the Supplementary General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Ga. L. 2012, Volume One Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 216, 209, Act No. 406, 2012 Regular Session, H.B. 741), and which reads as follows:

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.

is hereby amended to read as follows:

379.301 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $43,880,000 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, $4,374,836 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 $43,880,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

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The following paragraph of Section 51 of the General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011- 2012 (Ga. L. 2011, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 231, 222, Act No. 223, 2011 Regular Session, H.B. 78), carried forward in Section 51 of the Supplementary General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Ga. L. 2012, Volume One Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 216, 209, Act No. 406, 2012 Regular Session, H.B. 741), and which reads as follows:
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.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Education, Department of 379.302 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $11,330,000 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 $11,330,000 in 20-year bonds) From State General Funds, $1,129,601 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 $11,330,000 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 51 of the General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011- 2012 (Ga. L. 2011, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 231, 222, Act No. 223, 2011 Regular Session, H.B. 78), carried forward in Section 51 of the Supplementary General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Ga. L. 2012, Volume One Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 216, 209, Act No. 406, 2012 Regular Session, H.B. 741), and which reads as follows:
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.

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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.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Education, Department of 379.303 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $116,450,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.75%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Regular Advance for local school construction. From State General Funds, $11,610,065 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 $116,450,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.

Section 52: Salary Adjustments The appropriations to budget units made above include funds for, and have the added purpose of, the following salary increases and adjustments, to be administered in conformity with the applicable compensation and performance management plans as provided by law:
1.) An amount equivalent to 1% of personal services for employees of the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Branches, excluding Board of Regents faculty and Technical College System of Georgia teachers and support personnel, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2014 and salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
2.) Before Item 1 above, but not in lieu of it, funds for supplementary salary adjustments to address employee retention needs for certain employees in the job titles specified in the appropriations stated above to the Department of Audits and Accounts, Department of Agriculture, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Corrections, State Forestry Commission, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Law, Department of Natural Resources and Prosecuting Attorneys. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.

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3.) In lieu of other numbered items, funds for the State Board of Education for the Quality Basic Education program, such funds to be used by the Quality Basic Education program for the purpose of reducing or eliminating furlough days, increasing instructional days, and providing salary increases to teachers in local education authorities. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
4.) In lieu of other numbered items, an amount equivalent to 1% of personal services for non-faculty employees of the Board of Regents, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2014 and salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or to keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
5.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide funds for supplementary salary adjustments to address needs for the recruitment and retention of Board of Regents faculty, funded through the Teaching program appropriation stated above. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
6.) In lieu of other numbered items, an amount equivalent to 1% of personal services for public librarians, funded through the Public Libraries appropriation stated above, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2014 and salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or keep successful performers in critical jobs as administered by the Board of Regents. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
7.) In lieu of other numbered items, an amount equivalent to 1% of personal services for teachers and support personnel within the Technical College System of Georgia, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2014 and salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or to keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.

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 refunds of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refunds, and any other refunds specifically authorized by law.

Section 54: Leases In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I(a) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as

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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, then 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 shall constitute 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 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 light-faced after the bold-faced text are information only.
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 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.

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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 shall not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid," "Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled," and "PeachCare" programs of the Department of Community Health, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.

Part II: Effective Date This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

Part III: 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport E Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

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

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

HB 744, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute. Senator Hill of the 4th moved that HB 744 be immediately transmitted to the House. On the motion, there was no object, and HB 744 was immediately transmitted.

HB 978. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st, Bryant of the 162nd, Stephens of the 165th, Gordon of the 163rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority, approved April 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4499), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the membership of such authority; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Jackson of the 2nd.

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Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Carter of the 1st offered the following substitute to HB 978:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act creating the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority, approved April 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4499), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the membership of such authority; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.
An Act creating the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority, approved April 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4499), as amended, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Section 3 to read as follows:
"(b) The authority shall consist of the following membership: one member appointed by each member of the Georgia General Assembly representing a portion of Chatham County; one member appointed by the majority vote of the Board of Commissioners of Chatham County; one member appointed by the majority vote of the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah; the president of the Savannah Economic Development Authority, who shall serve ex officio and have a vote; and the president of the Savannah Area Convention and Visitors' Bureau, who shall serve ex officio and have a vote. The terms of all members except the ex officio members shall be for three years."

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 Jackson of the 2nd, Carter of the 1st substitute was adopted.

Pursuant to Senate Rule 7-1.6(b), HB 978 was placed on the General Calendar.

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

Carter of the 42nd

Millar of the 40th

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HB 824. By Representatives Smith of the 134th, England of the 116th, Meadows of the 5th, Willard of the 51st, Smyre of the 135th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to interest and usury generally, so as to clarify that the term "interest" does not include certain fees agreed upon by a financial institution and a depositor in a written agreement between the parties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Stone of the 23rd.
The Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee offered the following substitute to HB 824:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to interest and usury generally, so as to clarify that the term "interest" does not include certain fees agreed upon by a financial institution and a depositor in a written agreement between the parties; 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 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to interest and usury generally, is amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 7-42, relating to the legal and maximum rates of interest, to read as follows:
"(d) Notwithstanding the foregoing, fees and other charges agreed upon by a financial institution and depositor, as defined in Code Section 7-1-4, in a written agreement governing a deposit, share, or other account, including, but not limited to, overdraft and nonsufficient funds, delinquency or default charges, returned payment charges, stop payment charges, or automated teller machine charges, shall not be considered interest."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 7-4-18, relating to criminal penalties for charging excessive interest, to read as follows:
"(d) Notwithstanding the foregoing, fees and other charges agreed upon by a financial institution and depositor, as defined in Code Section 7-1-4, in a written agreement governing a deposit, share, or other account, including, but not limited to, overdraft and nonsufficient funds, delinquency or default charges, returned payment charges, stop payment charges, or automated teller machine charges, shall not be considered interest."

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SECTION 3. It is not the intent of the General Assembly to affect the law applicable to litigation pending as of February 19, 2014.
SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B E Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport E Davis Y Dugan N Fort N Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon E Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 5.

HB 824, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate adjourn until 9:00 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2014.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 12:52 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Friday, March 7, 2014
Thirty-fourth Legislative Day

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

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

HB 1082.

By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Sandersville, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4823), as amended, so as to change the provisions regarding election of members of the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1086.

By Representatives Black of the 174th and Spencer of the 180th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in the City of Kingsland, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4135), so as to change a certain provision relating to debts of the district; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1090.

By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Arlington, Georgia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1092. By Representatives Yates of the 73rd, Fludd of the 64th and Mabra of the 63rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Fayette County Public Facilities Authority, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3377), so as to grant the authority power with regard to storm-water management systems; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1093. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Eatonton 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 1094. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Eatonton ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead for residents of that county who are 70 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.
HB 1095. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Eatonton ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1097.

By Representatives Randall of the 142nd, Epps of the 144th, Peake of the 141st, Beverly of the 143rd and Dickey of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Macon-Bibb County; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1099.

By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL To be entitled an Act to provide that a member of the board of education of Warren County shall be authorized to serve simultaneously as deputy coroner of Warren County and that a deputy coroner of Warren County shall be authorized to serve simultaneously on the board of education of Warren County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1102.

By Representatives Broadrick of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
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(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 1103.

By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to grant a new charter to the City of Young Harris, approved March 24, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 4470), as amended, so as to revise the terms of office and manner of election of the mayor and council; to revise the compensation and manner of setting the compensation of the mayor and council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1104.

By Representatives Rogers of the 10th and Gasaway of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing the State Court of Habersham County (formerly the City Court of Habersham County), approved February 13, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 651), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5221), so as to provide that the judge and solicitor of such court shall be part-time positions; to establish the compensation of the judge and solicitor of such court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1105. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal the amendment to the Constitution of Georgia providing that the county officers of Telfair County shall be ineligible to hold office under certain conditions; to provide for a referendum with respect to the effectiveness of the foregoing; to provide for contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1106. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Watson of the 166th and Tankersley of the 160th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Bryan County; to provide for the board's powers and duties; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualifications, 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 expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board; to provide for the board's performance of certain functions and duties for certain municipalities; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1108. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Alexander of the 66th, Jones of the 62nd, Hightower of the 68th and Beasley-Teague of the 65th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Douglas County Board of Education, approved April 13, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4786), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3717), so as to provide for compensation of members; 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 Bill of the Senate:

SB 301.

By Senators Millar of the 40th, Carter of the 1st, Tolleson of the 20th, Williams of the 19th and Crane of the 28th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-2-261 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to minimum facility requirements for public school facilities, so as to disallow prohibitions on

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wood construction in public schools if in compliance with state minimum standard codes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

SR 736.

By Senators Staton of the 18th, Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Miller of the 49th, Hill of the 32nd and others:

A RESOLUTION applying for a convention of the states under Article V of the United States Constitution; and for other purposes.

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

SR 1175. By Senator Burke of the 11th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Medicaid Care Management Organizations Credentialing; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.

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

HB 1082. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Sandersville, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4823), as amended, so as to change the provisions regarding election of members of the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

HB 1086. By Representatives Black of the 174th and Spencer of the 180th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in the City of Kingsland, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4135), so as to change a certain provision relating to debts of the district; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

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HB 1090. By Representative Greene of the 151st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Arlington, Georgia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1092. By Representatives Yates of the 73rd, Fludd of the 64th and Mabra of the 63rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Fayette County Public Facilities Authority, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3377), so as to grant the authority power with regard to storm-water management systems; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1093. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Eatonton 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1094. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Eatonton ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead for residents of that county who are 70 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

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HB 1095. By Representatives Channell of the 120th and Kidd of the 145th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Eatonton ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1097. By Representatives Randall of the 142nd, Epps of the 144th, Peake of the 141st, Beverly of the 143rd and Dickey of the 140th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Macon-Bibb County; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1099. By Representative Jackson of the 128th:
A BILL To be entitled an Act to provide that a member of the board of education of Warren County shall be authorized to serve simultaneously as deputy coroner of Warren County and that a deputy coroner of Warren County shall be authorized to serve simultaneously on the board of education of Warren County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1102. By Representatives Broadrick of the 4th, Dickson of the 6th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
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(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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

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HB 1103. By Representative Allison of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to grant a new charter to the City of Young Harris, approved March 24, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 4470), as amended, so as to revise the terms of office and manner of election of the mayor and council; to revise the compensation and manner of setting the compensation of the mayor and council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1104. By Representatives Rogers of the 10th and Gasaway of the 28th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing the State Court of Habersham County (formerly the City Court of Habersham County), approved February 13, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 651), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5221), so as to provide that the judge and solicitor of such court shall be part-time positions; to establish the compensation of the judge and solicitor of such court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1105. By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal the amendment to the Constitution of Georgia providing that the county officers of Telfair County shall be ineligible to hold office under certain conditions; to provide for a referendum with respect to the effectiveness of the foregoing; to provide for contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1106. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Watson of the 166th and Tankersley of the 160th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Bryan County; to provide for the board's powers and duties; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualifications, 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 expenditures of public

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funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board; to provide for the board's performance of certain functions and duties for certain municipalities; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

HB 1108. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Alexander of the 66th, Jones of the 62nd, Hightower of the 68th and Beasley-Teague of the 65th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Douglas County Board of Education, approved April 13, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4786), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3717), so as to provide for compensation of members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

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

HB 750 HB 883 HB 982

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Crosby of the 13th District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The Committee on Economic Development has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 128 Do Pass SR 958 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Ginn of the 47th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:
The Committee on Health and Human Services has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 965 Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Unterman of the 45th District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The Committee on Higher Education has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 697 Do Pass by substitute HB 763 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Cowsert of the 46th District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The Committee on Insurance and Labor has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 840 Do Pass by substitute HB 849 Do Pass HB 1027 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Golden of the 8th District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The Committee on Judiciary 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 654 HB 790

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

HB 670 Do Pass HB 820 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator McKoon of the 29th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

The Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 720 Do Pass by substitute HB 742 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Stone of the 23rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

HB 549 Do Pass HB 904 Do Pass

HB 777 Do Pass HB 908 Do Pass

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

Mr. President:

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

HB 88 HB 566 HB 803 HB 877 HB 881

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

HB 459 HB 762 HB 827 HB 878

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

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

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Mr. President:

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

HB 536 Do Pass HB 540 Do Pass

HB 537 Do Pass HB 953 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 477 HB 838 HB 1051

HB 495 HB 863 SR 693

HB 770 HB 898 SR 1099

HB 778 HB 911

HB 794 HB 930

HB 825 HB 985

Senator Sims of the 12th asked unanimous consent that Senator Lucas of the 26th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Lucas was excused.

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

Carter of the 42nd

Golden of the 8th

Thompson of the 33rd

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Davis Dugan Ginn Gooch Harbison

Harper Heath Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E Ligon McKoon Millar

Miller Murphy Orrock Ramsey Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, B Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson Williams

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Not answering were Senators:

Carter, J. (Excused) Mullis

Golden (Excused) Thompson, C.

Lucas (Excused) Thompson, S. (Excused)

Senator Lucas 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 Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Bill Ligon of Brunswick, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Millar of the 40th recognized March 7, 2014, as Cystic Fibrosis Education and Awareness Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 1035, adopted previously.

Senator Murphy of the 27th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Brinkley F. Goodson.

Senators Seay of the 34th and Davenport of the 44th recognized the Shoal Creek Water Reclamation Facility, commended by SR 789 adopted previously. General Manager of the Clayton County Water Authority Mike Thomas addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Hill of the 32nd asked unanimous consent to suspend the Senate Rules to read a Finance committee report. There was no objection.

The following committee report was read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

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

HB 153 HB 782 HB 918

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass

HB 658 HB 791 HB 958

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

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

Senator Butler of the 55th recognized the 2013 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year and Prevention Team Award, Cherokee County, commended by SR 961, adopted previously. Chairman Ashley Snow addressed the Senate briefly.

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Senator Butler of the 55th recognized Coroner of the Year Buddy Bryan, commended by SR 962, adopted previously. Buddy Bryan addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Davis of the 22nd recognized the 60th anniversary of the Parade of Quartets, commended by SR 932, adopted previously. Representative Wayne Howard and Carlton Howard addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Carter of the 1st recognized the Savannah River Caucus of the South Carolina Legislature, commended by SR 1166, adopted previously. Representative Don Bowen addressed the Senate briefly.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 1167. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Hill of the 32nd, Staton of the 18th, Carter of the 1st, Ginn of the 47th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending First Lieutenant Cody Robert Stevens; and for other purposes.
SR 1168. By Senator Golden of the 8th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Robert M. Williams, Jr., of Blackshear upon his service as president of National Newspaper Association; and for other purposes.
SR 1169. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Carter of the 42nd, Butler of the 55th, Tate of the 38th, Davenport of the 44th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. J. David Vega; and for other purposes.
SR 1170. By Senators Seay of the 34th, Carter of the 42nd, Butler of the 55th, Tate of the 38th, Davenport of the 44th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. David W. Markham; and for other purposes.
SR 1174. By Senator Crane of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Pastor Harry H. Barrow on the occasion of his 30th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.

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Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the General Calendar and committed to the Senate Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations (General):
HB 536. By Representatives Sims of the 169th and Carson of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-15-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to receipt and disbursement of funds for county law libraries by counties having population of 950,000 or more, so as to repeal and reserve such Code section; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted, and HB 536 was committed to the Senate Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations (General).
Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the General Calendar and committed to the Senate Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations (General):
HB 537. By Representatives Sims of the 169th and Carson of the 46th:
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 local board of education members, persons ineligible to be members or superintendent, ineligibility for local boards of education, and ineligibility for other elective offices, so as to repeal a population provision prohibiting certain members of county boards of education from holding other offices; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted, and HB 537 was committed to the Senate Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations (General).
Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the General Calendar and committed to the Senate Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations (General):
HB 540. By Representatives Sims of the 169th and Carson of the 46th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal an Act to provide in all counties of 500,000 or more population according to the United States Census of 1960 or any future United States Census that the pension board of the board of education in such counties shall recompute the pension paid to those teachers and employees who had retired as a matter of right prior to April 1, 1955, and

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who had been awarded a basic pension for 20 years of service, approved March 21, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2469); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted, and HB 540 was committed to the Senate Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations (General).
Senator Carter of the 1st asked unanimous consent that the following bill be withdrawn from the Senate Committee on Judiciary Non-Civil and committed to the Senate Committee on Public Safety:
HB 872. By Representatives Rogers of the 10th, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th, Benton of the 31st, Powell of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileges, so as to create a privileged communication between law enforcement officers and peer counselors under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted, and HB 872 was committed to the Senate Committee on Public Safety.
Senator Orrock of the 36th moved to suspend the Senate Rules to first read legislation and assign it to committee. There was no objection.
The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 427. By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Seay of the 34th, Jones of the 10th, James of the 35th, Butler of the 55th 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 insurance generally, so as to provide that certain qualified health plans that do not provide abortion coverage shall offer supplemental optional coverage for abortion services if the pregnancy is a result of rape or incest; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to provide that a health insurance plan for employees of the state may offer certain abortion services; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Labor.

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

Beach of the 21st

Hill of the 32nd

Tate of the 38th

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 7, 2014
Thirty-fourth Legislative Day

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

HB 953

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 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit and providing for its powers, duties, jurisdiction, and officers, approved February 12, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 110), as amended, so as to change provisions relating to the salary supplements for the judges of the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; 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 E Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler

Y Mullis Murphy
Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton

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Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon E Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Y Stone E Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y 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.

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

The House has disagreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

HB 744.

By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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.

HB 646

SENATE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2014
THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATIVE DAY
Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia; part-time chief magistrates may become members of such fund; provide (RET-24th) Fleming-121st

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HB 740

Game and fish; full-time military personnel on active duty and dependents be considered residents of state for procuring certain hunting and fishing licenses; provide (NR&E-30th) Tanner-9th

HB 764

Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan; certain employees make contributions at rate of 5 percent unless otherwise specified; provide (RET-40th) Maxwell-17th

HB 786

Game and fish; Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; add (NR&E-7th) Knight-130th

Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Mullis of the 53rd, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

Senator Millar of the 40th asked unanimous consent to drop HB 646 to the foot of today's Senate Rules Calendar.
The consent was granted, and HB 646 was placed at the foot of the Rules Calendar.

Senator Fort of the 39th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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

HB 740. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Hitchens of the 161st, Burns of the 159th, Dickson of the 6th, Broadrick of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 27-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding game and fish, so as to provide that full-time military personnel on active duty and their dependents shall be considered residents of this state for procuring certain hunting and fishing licenses in this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Dugan 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 E Beach

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock

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Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan E Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon E Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

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

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

HB 740, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Orrock of the 36th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

HB 764. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Battles of the 15th, Greene of the 151st, Buckner of the 137th, Benton of the 31st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan, so as to provide that certain employees shall make employee contributions to such plan at the rate of 5 percent unless otherwise specified; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Millar of the 40th.

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

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GREG S. GRIFFIN State Auditor (404) 656-2174

January 10, 2014

The Honorable Howard Maxwell State Representative State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification House Bill 764 (LC 21 2294)

Dear Representative Maxwell:

This bill would amend provisions relating to the Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan, which is administered by the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System. Specifically, this bill would change the initial employee contribution requirements for members of the Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan who are hired on or after July 1, 2014. If this legislation is enacted, such persons would initially be required to contribute five percent of their compensation into their 401(k) accounts. However, members would be authorized to change their level of participation at any time. Under the provisions of this bill, the employer contribution rates would remain the same.

This is to certify that this bill is a nonfiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.

Respectfully,

/s/ Greg S. Griffin 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 E Beach Y Bethel

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson

Y Mullis Y Murphy E Orrock Y Ramsey

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Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan E Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate
Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

HB 764, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
HB 744. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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.
Senator Hill of the 4th asked unanimous consent that the Senate insist on its substitute to HB 744.
The consent was granted, and the Senate insisted on its substitute to HB 744.

Senator Albers of the 56th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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HB 786. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Burns of the 159th and Roberts of the 155th:
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, or fishing licenses, permits, and stamps generally, so as to add a Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; to clarify fees for replacement licenses; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Harper of the 7th.

Senators Heath of the 31st and Crane of the 28th offered the following amendment #1:

Amend HB 786 by replacing lines 49-53 with the following:

" (A) A voter registration card;

(B) A copy of the prior year's Georgia income tax return;

(C) A current Georgia automobile registration; or

(D) A warranty deed to property at the same address as is displayed on the Georgia driver's license."

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Heath, Crane amendment #1 was adopted.

Senators Heath of the 31st and Crane of the 28th offered the following amendment #2:

Amend HB 786 by replacing line 48 with "Department of Driver Services and at least one of the following:

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Heath, Crane 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:

E Albers Y Balfour E Beach

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath

Y Mullis Y Murphy E Orrock

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Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan E Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

N Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 4.

HB 786, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

Senator Chance of the 16th recognized University of Georgia football player Arthur Lynch, who addressed the Senate briefly.

The following communication from His Excellency, Governor Nathan Deal, was received by the Secretary:

Nathan Deal Governor

STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
ATLANTA 30334-0900

March 6, 2014

VIA HAND DELIVERY
The Honorable Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor of Georgia 240 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Dear Governor Cagle:
Attached is the list of appointments to various boards, commission, authorities, and other entities requiring Senate confirmation. The 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.
Thanks for your assistance.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Nathan Deal Governor of Georgia
The Honorable Faison Middleton of Dougherty County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, for the term of office beginning 3/15/2012, and ending 3/15/2018.
The Honorable Alfred "Bill" Jones of Glynn County, as a member of the Board of Natural Resources, for the term of office beginning 3/16/2013, and ending 3/16/2020.
The Honorable Dick Yarbrough of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Juvenile Justice, for the term of office beginning 7/6/2011, and ending 7/6/2016.
The Honorable Fred Stephens of White County, as a member of the Board of Juvenile Justice, for the term of office beginning 7/6/2011, and ending 7/6/2016.
The Honorable Theresa Fisher of Paulding County, as a member of the State Workforce Investment Board, for the term of office beginning 2/20/2012, and ending 2/20/2015.
The Honorable Joseph Surber III of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Technology Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable A. Quillian Baldwin, Jr. of Troup County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning 5/9/2012, and ending 5/9/2016.
The Honorable Louisa Abbott of Chatham County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning 5/9/2012, and ending 5/9/2016.
The Honorable Thomas Campbell of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning 5/9/2012, and ending 5/9/2016.

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The Honorable R. Michael Key of Troup County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning 5/9/2011, and ending 5/9/2015.
The Honorable Charles Clay of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning 5/9/2011, and ending 5/9/2015.
The Honorable Roger Tutterow of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning 5/9/2011, and ending 5/9/2015.
The Honorable Lisa Rambo of Sumter County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning 5/9/2011, and ending 5/9/2015.
The Honorable Elizabeth Branch of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning 5/9/2009, and ending 5/9/2013.
The Honorable Alisha Thomas Morgan of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning and ending concurrent with current term of office.
The Honorable Timothy Barr of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning and ending concurrent with current term of office.
The Honorable Emanuel Jones of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning and ending concurrent with current term of office.
The Honorable Chuck Hufstetler of Floyd County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning and ending concurrent with current term of office.
The Honorable R. "Rick" Smith of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning 5/9/2011, and ending 5/9/2015.
The Honorable Janet Sherlock of Fayette County, as a member of the Georgia Technology Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Michael Bolden of Spalding County, as a member of the Georgia Utilities Facility Protection Act Advisory Committee, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.

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The Honorable Daniel Craig of Richmond County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Larry Mims of Tift County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable W. Perry Tindol of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, for the term of office beginning 2/24/2012, and ending 2/24/2016.
The Honorable Greer Johnson of Forsyth County, as a member of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, for the term of office beginning 2/24/2013, and ending 2/24/2017.
The Honorable W. Jackson Winter of Fulton County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2010, and ending 6/30/2015.
The Honorable Thomas Bowen of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, for the term of office beginning 3/15/2012, and ending 3/15/2018.
The Honorable Ashley Addison of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, for the term of office beginning 3/15/2013, and ending 3/15/2019.
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 3/15/2013, and ending 3/15/2019.
The Honorable Susan Harper of Dougherty County, as a member of the Board of Early Care and Learning, for the term of office beginning 5/12/2011, and ending 5/12/2016.
The Honorable Phil Davis of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Board of Early Care and Learning, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2009, and ending 7/1/2014.
The Honorable Dawnn Henderson of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Early Care and Learning, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2017.
The Honorable Sherron Murphy of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Board of Early Care and Learning, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2009, and ending 7/1/2014.
The Honorable Tammy Lenkeit of Hall County, as a member of the Board of Early Care and Learning, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2017.

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The Honorable Jerri Kropp of Bulloch County, as a member of the Board of Early Care and Learning, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2011, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable J. Richard Porter of Grady County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2008, and ending 6/30/2013.
The Honorable Tim Williams of Douglas County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2008, and ending 6/30/2013.
The Honorable Julia Neighbors of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Juvenile Justice, for the term of office beginning 7/6/2012, and ending 7/6/2017.
The Honorable Jeff Lawson of Hall County, as a member of the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2017.
The Honorable Keith Stone of Berrien County, as a member of the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2010, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Bill Jones of Butts County, as a member of the Board of Governors of the George L. Smith II World Congress Center Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2011, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Larry Danese of DeKalb County, as a member of the DeKalb District Supervisor: Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission, for the term of office beginning 12/31/2011, and ending 12/31/2014.
The Honorable Denise Taylor of Glynn County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Massage Therapy, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Craig Knowles of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Massage Therapy, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Wendy Williamson of Chatham County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning 5/9/2011, and ending 5/9/2015.
The Honorable Katie Connell of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning 5/9/2011, and ending 5/9/2015.
The Honorable Jonathan Pannell of Chatham County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, for the term of office beginning 3/15/2008, and ending 3/15/2014.

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The Honorable Sarah Hawthorne of Twiggs County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, for the term of office beginning 3/15/2013, and ending 3/15/2019.
The Honorable John Mitcham of Bartow County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Roland Weekley of Gwinnett County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2011, and ending 6/30/2015.
The Honorable Jerry Hayes of Cobb County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2011, and ending 6/30/2015.
The Honorable Wayne Shannon of Tift County, as a member of the Agriculture Education Advisory Commission, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2013, and ending 1/1/2015.
The Honorable J. Kenneth Morrow of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Agriculture Education Advisory Commission, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2013, and ending 1/1/2015.
The Honorable Phil Youngblood of Brooks County, as a member of the Veterans Service Board , for the term of office beginning 4/1/2013, and ending 4/1/2020.
The Honorable Pat Phillips of Union County, as a member of the Veterans Service Board, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2012, and ending 4/1/2019.
The Honorable Nancy Addison of Chatham County, as a member of the North Georgia Mountains Authority, for the term of office beginning 5/13/2013, and ending 5/13/2014.
The Honorable Duncan Johnson, Jr. of Richmond County, as a member of the Board of Natural Resources, for the term of office beginning 5/13/2013, and ending 1/1/2017.
The Honorable Alfred "Bill" Jones of Glynn County, as a member of the North Georgia Mountains Authority, for the term of office beginning 5/13/2013, and ending 5/13/2017.
The Honorable Steve Oldaker of Glynn County, as a member of the Statewide Independent Living Council, for the term of office beginning 4/30/2013, and ending 4/30/2016.

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The Honorable Elizabeth Branch of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning 5/9/2013, and ending 5/9/2017.
The Honorable K. Andrea Phipps of Whitfield County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2013, and ending 4/1/2016.
The Honorable Phil Carlock of Fulton County, as a member of the State Properties Commission, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2013, and ending 4/1/2015.
The Honorable Frank McKay of Hall County, as a member of the State Board of Workers' Compensation, for the term of office beginning 5/1/2013, and ending 5/1/2017.
The Honorable Donald Doran of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2010, and ending 6/30/2014.
The Honorable Mary Ellen Imlay of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2009, and ending 6/30/2013.
The Honorable Donna Hyland of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2009, and ending 6/30/2013.
The Honorable Alice Dover of Habersham County, as a member of the State Board of Cosmetology, for the term of office beginning 8/9/2010, and ending 8/9/2013.
The Honorable Judy Taylor of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Public Health, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable J. Craig Tully of Miller County, as a member of the Board of Public Safety, for the term of office beginning 1/20/2011, and ending 1/20/2014.
The Honorable Mark Revenew of Chatham County, as a member of the Board of Public Safety, for the term of office beginning 1/20/2013, and ending 1/20/2016.
The Honorable David Austin of Paulding County, as a member of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, for the term of office beginning 3/15/2013, and ending 3/15/2019.
The Honorable M. Carlene Talton of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Board of Early Care and Learning, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2017.

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The Honorable Jeff Mullis of Walker County, as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Rahn Mayo of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable J. Barry Schrenk of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts, for the term of office beginning 5/24/2013, and ending 6/30/2016.
The Honorable Marleen Olivie of Muscogee County, as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts, for the term of office beginning 5/24/2013, and ending 6/30/2016.
The Honorable J. Barry Schrenk of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts, for the term of office beginning 5/24/2013, and ending 6/30/2016.
The Honorable Gladys Wyant of Hall County, as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts, for the term of office beginning 5/24/2013, and ending 6/30/2016.
The Honorable Stephanie Jones of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts, for the term of office beginning 5/24/2013, and ending 6/30/2016.
The Honorable John White of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts, for the term of office beginning 5/24/2013, and ending 6/30/2016.
The Honorable Bryan Golden of Tift County, as a member of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, for the term of office beginning 4/7/2013, and ending 4/7/2017.
The Honorable Dolly Johnson of Henry County, as a member of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, for the term of office beginning 4/7/2013, and ending 4/7/2017.
The Honorable Oscar "Steve" Hyman of Tift County, as a member of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, for the term of office beginning 4/7/2013, and ending 4/7/2017.
The Honorable Patrick Robinson of Oconee County, as a member of the Georgia Regents Health System Board of Directors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2014.
The Honorable J. Roy Rowland of Laurens County, as a member of the Georgia Regents Health System Board of Directors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2014.

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The Honorable W. Roger Waldrop of Polk County, as a member of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable David Morrow of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2016.
The Honorable Maxine Burton of Clarke County, as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2016.
The Honorable Alton Russell of Muscogee County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2010, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Jack "Bob" Plemons of Catoosa County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2008, and ending 7/1/2013.
The Honorable Benjamin Bagwell, Jr. of Hall County, as a member of the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority, for the term of office beginning 6/17/2013, and ending 6/17/2018.
The Honorable Catherine Bonk of DeKalb County, as a member of the Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform, for the term of office beginning 6/14/2013, and ending 12/31/2013.
The Honorable Patrick Healy of Cobb County, as a member of the Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform, for the term of office beginning 6/14/2013, and ending 12/31/2013.
The Honorable Tony Herdener of Hall County, as a member of the Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform, for the term of office beginning 6/14/2013, and ending 12/31/2013.
The Honorable Johnny Lyons of Gwinnett County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board: HVAC Division, for the term of office beginning 7/30/2011, and ending 7/30/2015.
The Honorable Charles McMurtrey of Cobb County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board: Low Voltage, for the term of office beginning 7/30/2010, and ending 7/30/2014.
The Honorable Barbara Mitchell of Sumter County, as a member of the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators, for the term of office beginning 6/4/2011, and ending 6/4/2014.

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The Honorable Diane Patterson of Cobb County, as a member of the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators, for the term of office beginning 6/4/2011, and ending 6/4/2014.
The Honorable Harvey Persons III of Douglas County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning 1/17/2013, and ending 1/17/2016.
The Honorable Christie Haynes of Dawson County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning 1/17/2013, and ending 1/17/2016.
The Honorable Hannah Grady of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2011, and ending 1/1/2014.
The Honorable Cayanna Good of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning 1/17/2013, and ending 1/17/2016.
The Honorable Stuart Wilkinson of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning 1/17/2013, and ending 1/17/2016.
The Honorable Glen Wilkins of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning 1/17/2013, and ending 1/17/2016.
The Honorable Deborah Silcox of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning 1/17/2013, and ending 1/17/2016.
The Honorable Elaine Pritchard of Houston County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning 1/17/2013, and ending 1/17/2016.
The Honorable William McGahan of Fulton County, as a member of the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission, for the term of office beginning 11/21/2011, and ending 11/21/2015.
The Honorable Renee Unterman of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Governor's Office of Children and Families Board, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.

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The Honorable Lee Anderson of Richmond County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2013, and ending 1/1/2018.
The Honorable Sheila Cook of Telfair County, as a member of the Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform, for the term of office beginning 6/21/2013, and ending 12/31/2013.
The Honorable Ed Painter of Whitfield County, as a member of the Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform, for the term of office beginning 6/21/2013, and ending 12/31/2013.
The Honorable James Belk of Cobb County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board: Utility Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/30/2012, and ending 7/30/2016.
The Honorable Kenneth Davis of Coweta County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board: HVAC Division, for the term of office beginning 7/30/2010, and ending 7/30/2014.
The Honorable Kevin Green of Thomas County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board: HVAC Division, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2011, and ending 6/30/2015.
The Honorable Randy Locklear of Hall County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board: HVAC Division, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2011, and ending 6/30/2015.
The Honorable Barbara Baxter of Cherokee County, as a member of the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators, for the term of office beginning 12/29/2012, and ending 12/29/2015.
The Honorable William McCalley of Colquitt County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2011, and ending 1/1/2014.
The Honorable Claire Bartlett of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning 1/17/2013, and ending 1/17/2016.
The Honorable Earl Cooper of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning 6/1/2011, and ending 6/1/2014.

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The Honorable Gi'Nia Stone of DeKalb County, as a member of the Governor's Office of Children and Families Board, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Tim Burkhalter of Floyd County, as a member of the Governor's Office of Children and Families Board, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Katie Dempsey of Floyd County, as a member of the Governor's Office of Children and Families Board, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Gina Jeffords of Wayne County, as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts, for the term of office beginning 6/21/2013, and ending 6/30/2016.
The Honorable Myra Tolbert of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2011, and ending 1/1/2014.
The Honorable Randy Zimler of Hall County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board: Low Voltage, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2010, and ending 6/30/2014.
The Honorable Rudy Weaver of Bartow County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board: HVAC, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2011, and ending 6/30/2015.
The Honorable Patrick Jones of Pierce County, as a member of the Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machine Operator Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 4/10/2013, and ending 4/10/2017.
The Honorable Lee Hunter of Hall County, as a member of the Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machine Operator Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 4/10/2013, and ending 4/10/2017.
The Honorable Gus Makris of Cobb County, as a member of the Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machine Operator Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 4/10/2013, and ending 4/10/2017.
The Honorable Christopher Pope of Hall County, as a member of the Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machine Operator Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 4/10/2013, and ending 4/10/2017.

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The Honorable Charles Yates of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Governors of the Georgia L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017.
The Honorable Patrick Pellicano of Dougherty County, as a member of the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2009, and ending 7/1/2014.
The Honorable David Moody, Jr. of DeKalb County, as a member of the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018.
The Honorable Andy Cooper of Dougherty County, as a member of the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2017.
The Honorable Rose Williams of Jones County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018.
The Honorable Stacy Jarrard of Lumpkin County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018.
The Honorable Cory Ruth of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Technology Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Randal Robison of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Technology Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Don Hallacy of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Technology Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Pete Wellborn of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Technology Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Joy Burch-Meeks of Wayne County, as a member of the Jekyll Island State Park Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017.
The Honorable Sybil Lynn of Wayne County, as a member of the Jekyll Island State Park Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017.
The Honorable James Allgood of Laurens County, as a member of the Georgia Ports Authority, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017.

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The Honorable J. Alvin Wilbanks of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Teachers Retirement System, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2016.
The Honorable Vanessa Bamber of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 6/30/2016.
The Honorable Mary Ellen Imlay of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017.
The Honorable Donna Hyland of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017.
The Honorable Paul Garcia of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2010, and ending 6/30/2014.
The Honorable Philip Chase of Clarke County, as a member of the Statewide Independent Living Council, for the term of office beginning 4/30/2013, and ending 4/30/2016.
The Honorable Angela Davis of Fulton County, as a member of the Statewide Independent Living Council, for the term of office beginning 4/30/2013, and ending 4/30/2016.
The Honorable Justin Malone of Muscogee County, as a member of the Statewide Independent Living Council, for the term of office beginning 4/30/2013, and ending 4/30/2016.
The Honorable Deborah McDonald of Dougherty County, as a member of the Statewide Independent Living Council, for the term of office beginning 4/30/2013, and ending 4/30/2016.
The Honorable Michael Leverett of Bibb County, as a member of the Statewide Independent Living Council, for the term of office beginning 4/30/2013, and ending 4/30/2016.
The Honorable Miroslav Sarac of Gilmer County, as a member of the Statewide Independent Living Council, for the term of office beginning 4/30/2013, and ending 4/30/2016.

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The Honorable Liza Leiter of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Deborah Gay of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 4/16/2012, and ending 4/16/2015.
The Honorable C. Peggy Venable of Grady County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 4/16/2013, and ending 4/16/2016.
The Honorable Kayla Wilson of Columbia County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 4/16/2013, and ending 4/16/2016.
The Honorable Deanie Fincher of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 4/16/2013, and ending 4/16/2016.
The Honorable Joy Norman of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 1/22/2013, and ending 1/22/2016.
The Honorable John Hall of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 1/22/2013, and ending 1/22/2016.
The Honorable Anisio Correia of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 1/22/2013, and ending 1/22/2016.
The Honorable Lewis Wheaton of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 4/16/2013, and ending 4/16/2016.
The Honorable Kenneth Slade of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 4/16/2013, and ending 4/16/2016.
The Honorable Chris Moder of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 4/16/2013, and ending 4/16/2016.
The Honorable Katherine Carlisle of Harris County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 4/16/2013, and ending 4/16/2016.
The Honorable Dana Skelton-Sanders of Stephens County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 4/16/2013, and ending 4/16/2016.
The Honorable Jennifer Page of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 4/16/2013, and ending 4/16/2016.

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The Honorable Steve Oldaker of Glynn County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 4/16/2013, and ending 4/16/2016.
The Honorable Carl Franklin of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018.
The Honorable Amy O'Dell of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Fay Loggins of Hall County, as a member of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Louise Hill of Clarke County, as a member of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Peter Worthy of Carroll County, as a member of the Georgia Civil War Commission, for the term of office beginning 6/1/2013, and ending 6/1/2017.
The Honorable Deborah Johnson of Jeff Davis County, as a member of the Governor's Office of Children and Families Board, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Chandra Yadav of Camden County, as a member of the Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machine Operator Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 4/10/2013, and ending 4/10/2017.
The Honorable James Curran of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Public Health, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Robert Harshman of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Public Health, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Mitch Rodriguez of Bibb County, as a member of the Board of Public Health, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Jay Sanders of Monroe County, as a member of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2011, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Liz Hausmann of Fulton County, as a member of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017.

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The Honorable Joseph Hood of DeKalb County, as a member of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017.
The Honorable Janis Mangum of Jackson County, as a member of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017.
The Honorable Ellice Martin of Clinch County, as a member of the Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Lynn Cornett of Fulton County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018.
The Honorable Z. Shaw Blackmon of Houston County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018.
The Honorable Doug Carter of Hall County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018.
The Honorable Tim Williams of Douglas County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018.
The Honorable Dinah Wayne of Hall County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018.
The Honorable Richard Porter of Grady County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018.
The Honorable Ben Hall of Laurens County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2017.
The Honorable Julie Hunt of Tift County, as a member of the Georgia Ports Authority, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017.
The Honorable Glen Hicks of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Board of Governors of the George L. Smith II World Congress Center Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017.

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The Honorable Joyce Stevens of Walton County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018.
The Honorable Bebe Heiskell of Walker County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018.
The Honorable Gilbert Barrett of Habersham County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018.
The Honorable Chip Mitchell of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018.
The Honorable Hugh "Trip" Tollison of Chatham County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018.
The Honorable David Addleton of Bibb County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Alisande Osuch of Henry County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Ben Satterfield of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Lawrence Walters of Lee County, as a member of the Professional Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Kelly Stewart of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Juvenile Justice, for the term of office beginning 7/6/2011, and ending 7/6/2016.
The Honorable Randall Pugh of Jackson County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018.
The Honorable James Hines, Jr. of Houston County, as a member of the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable C. Andrew Fuller of Hall County, as a member of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017.
The Honorable Alva Hopkins, Jr. of Charlton County, as a member of the Georgia Ports Authority, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017.

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The Honorable Kevin Boyd of Hall County, as a member of the State Board of Education, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2013, and ending 1/1/2020.
The Honorable Stephan Nygren of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018.
The Honorable Larry Hutcheson of Haralson County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Patricia Geisinger of Fulton County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Bettina Tate of Chatham County, as a member of the Professional Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Lisa Kinchen of Henry County, as a member of the Governor's Office of Children and Families Board, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Shirley Smith of Catoosa County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018.
The Honorable Thomas Weyandt, Jr. of Fulton County, as a member of the Fort McPherson Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority, for the term of office beginning 12/31/2009, and ending 12/31/2013.
The Honorable Jennifer Nelson of Bibb County, as a member of the Small Business Stationary Source Technical and Environmental Compliance Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Frank Turner of Newton County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018.
The Honorable Anthony Waters of Bulloch County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Mike Sullivan of Rockdale County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2011, and ending 7/1/2014.
The Honorable Valerie Williams of Hall County, as a member of the Professional Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.

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The Honorable Douglas Tollett of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Governors of the George L. Smith II world Congress Center Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017.
The Honorable John Edwards of Evans County, as a member of the Board of Juvenile Justice, for the term of office beginning 7/6/2013, and ending 7/6/2018.
The Honorable Allen Kibler of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2017.
The Honorable Cecil Bonner of Cherokee County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Mitch Everett of Fulton County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Cliff McCurry of Chatham County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Logan Nalley, Jr. of Richmond County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Dentistry, for the term of office beginning 8/1/2013, and ending 8/1/2018.
The Honorable Craig Buckley of Emanuel County, as a member of the Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers, for the term of office beginning 3/15/2013, and ending 3/15/2018.
The Honorable Cindy Trimble of Fannin County, as a member of the Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers, for the term of office beginning 8/1/2012, and ending 8/1/2017.
The Honorable Beckey Malphus of Thomas County, as a member of the State Board of Veterinary Medicine, for the term of office beginning 6/24/2013, and ending 6/24/2018.
The Honorable Edsel Davis of Bibb County, as a member of the State Board of Veterinary Medicine, for the term of office beginning 9/16/2013, and ending 9/16/2018.
The Honorable Terrie McFadden-Garden of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, for the term of office beginning 10/6/2012, and ending 10/6/2018.
The Honorable Jason Bearden of Cherokee County, as a member of the Joint Study Committee on Mental Health Access, for the term of office beginning 8/16/2013, and ending 12/31/2013.

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The Honorable Stephen Goss of Dougherty County, as a member of the Joint Study Committee on Mental Health Access, for the term of office beginning 8/16/2013, and ending 12/31/2013.
The Honorable Rocio Woody of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018.
The Honorable George Andrews of Fulton County, as a member of the Private Colleges and Universities Authority, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2010, and ending 1/1/2016.
The Honorable Tim Connell of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Private Colleges and Universities Authority, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2008, and ending 1/1/2014.
The Honorable Edward Jordan of Washington County, as a member of the Rural Development Council, for the term of office beginning 8/4/2013, and ending 8/4/2015.
The Honorable Dwayne Turner of White County, as a member of the Rural Development Council, for the term of office beginning 8/4/2013, and ending 8/4/2015.
The Honorable Bebe Heiskell of Walker County, as a member of the Rural Development Council, for the term of office beginning 8/4/2013, and ending 8/4/2015.
The Honorable Nancy Jones of Meriwether County, as a member of the Rural Development Council, for the term of office beginning 8/4/2013, and ending 8/4/2015.
The Honorable Charles Leger of Crisp County, as a member of the Rural Development Council, for the term of office beginning 8/4/2013, and ending 8/4/2015.
The Honorable Patricia Graham of Barrow County, as a member of the Rural Development Council, for the term of office beginning 8/4/2013, and ending 8/4/2015.
The Honorable Gary Paulk of Wray County, as a member of the Rural Development Council, for the term of office beginning 8/4/2013, and ending 8/4/2015.
The Honorable Matthew Cardella of Liberty County, as a member of the Rural Development Council, for the term of office beginning 8/4/2013, and ending 8/4/2015.
The Honorable Richard Harrell of Fulton County, as a member of the Rural Development Council, for the term of office beginning 8/4/2013, and ending 8/4/2015.
The Honorable William Jackson, Jr. of Columbia County, as a member of the Rural Development Council, for the term of office beginning 8/4/2013, and ending 8/4/2015.

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The Honorable Edgar Dewey Robinson of Decatur County, as a member of the Rural Development Council, for the term of office beginning 8/4/2013, and ending 8/4/2015.
The Honorable Matt Arthur of Rabun County, as a member of the Southern Regional Education Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017.
The Honorable Howard Sills of Putnam County, as a member of the County and Municipal Probation Authority, for the term of office beginning 1/15/2010, and ending 1/15/2014.
The Honorable Carol Rivera of Cobb County, as a member of the Professional Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Lauren Eckman of Bibb County, as a member of the Professional Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Terrie Ponder of Carroll County, as a member of the Professional Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Joe Montgomery of Floyd County, as a member of the Private Colleges and Universities Authority, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2013, and ending 1/1/2019.
The Honorable John Robinson, Jr. of Glynn County, as a member of the Private Colleges and Universities Authority, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2012, and ending 1/1/2018.
The Honorable James Hutcheson of Treutlen County, as a member of the State Board of Cosmetology, for the term of office beginning 5/5/2013, and ending 5/5/2016.
The Honorable Dree Church-Krohn of Clarke County, as a member of the State Board of Cosmetology, for the term of office beginning 8/9/2013, and ending 8/9/2016.
The Honorable William Kemp of Lowndes County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Physician Workforce, for the term of office beginning 10/6/2010, and ending 10/6/2016.
The Honorable Garry McGiboney of DeKalb County, as a member of the Joint Study Committee on Mental Health Access, for the term of office beginning 8/30/2013, and ending 12/31/2013.
The Honorable Joseph Jones of Lumpkin County, as a member of the Council on American Indian Concerns, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.

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The Honorable David Petite of Fulton County, as a member of the Council on American Indian Concerns, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Steven Nicklas of Forsyth County, as a member of the Council on American Indian Concerns, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Donald Kirkland of Henry County, as a member of the Council on American Indian Concerns, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Blanche Moreman of Troup County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017.
The Honorable Joseph Marinelli of Chatham County, as a member of the Hotel Motel Tax Performance Review Board, for the term of office beginning 8/1/2013, and ending 8/1/2016.
The Honorable Susan Chapman of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017.
The Honorable David Orozco of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017.
The Honorable Jean Sumner of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable David Cole of Jackson County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 4/16/2013, and ending 4/16/2016.
The Honorable James Johnson of Walton County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for Foresters, for the term of office beginning 10/1/2009, and ending 10/1/2014.
The Honorable Christopher Valley of DeKalb County, as a member of the State Use Council, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2012, and ending 4/1/2016.
The Honorable Dorothy Cochran of Fulton County, as a member of the State Use Council, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2012, and ending 4/1/2016.

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The Honorable Reid Laurens of Fulton County, as a member of the State Use Council, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2013, and ending 4/1/2017.
The Honorable Charles Smith of Richmond County, as a member of the State Use Council, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2013, and ending 4/1/2017.
The Honorable Franklin Douglass of Muscogee County, as a member of the State Use Council, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2010, and ending 4/1/2014.
The Honorable Blake Fulenwider of Fulton County, as a member of the Alternative Funding for Medicaid and Other Health Care Federal Funding Committee, for the term of office beginning 9/29/2013, and ending 12/31/2013.
The Honorable Virginia Galloway of Paulding County, as a member of the Alternative Funding for Medicaid and Other Health Care Federal Funding Committee, for the term of office beginning 9/29/2013, and ending 12/31/2013.
The Honorable David Tatum of Fulton County, as a member of the Alternative Funding for Medicaid and Other Health Care Federal Funding Committee, for the term of office beginning 9/29/2013, and ending 12/31/2013.
The Honorable Steve Page of Forsyth County, as a member of the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, for the term of office beginning 9/19/2013, and ending 9/19/2017.
The Honorable Lee Chapman of Hall County, as a member of the Georgia Utilities Facility Protection Act Advisory Committee, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Frances Crews of Pierce County, as a member of the Council on American Indian Concerns, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable John Hulsey of Hall County, as a member of the Georgia Agriculture Exposition Authority, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017.
The Honorable James "Gene" Sutherland of Jackson County, as a member of the Georgia Agriculture Exposition Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017.
The Honorable Joanne Mathis of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Council on Aging, for the term of office beginning 12/15/2011, and ending 12/15/2013.

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The Honorable Leneva Morgan of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Council on Aging, for the term of office beginning 12/15/2011, and ending 12/15/2013.
The Honorable Kenneth Brooks of Bleckley County, as a member of the Georgia Council on Aging, for the term of office beginning 12/15/2011, and ending 12/15/2013.
The Honorable Patricia Lyons of Chatham County, as a member of the Georgia Council on Aging, for the term of office beginning 12/15/2011, and ending 12/15/2013.
The Honorable Alice House of Houston County, as a member of the Georgia Composite Medical Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017.
The Honorable Jerry Davis of Pulaski County, as a member of the Georgia Agriculture Exposition Authority, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017.
The Honorable Ruth Lee of Tift County, as a member of the Georgia Council on Aging, for the term of office beginning 12/15/2011, and ending 12/15/2013.
The Honorable Allana Cummings of Hall County, as a member of the Board of Community Health, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Joel Wooten of Muscogee County, as a member of the Georgia Ports Authority, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2010, and ending 6/30/2014.
The Honorable Brittany Pittman of Murray County, as a member of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017.
The Honorable James Martin of Hart County, as a member of the State Board of Accountancy, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2016.
The Honorable Dennis Ashley of Bibb County, as a member of the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, for the term of office beginning 10/1/2013, and ending 10/1/2017.
The Honorable David Retterbush of Lowndes County, as a member of the Georgia Composite Medical Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017.
The Honorable Judy Brownell of Hall County, as a member of the Board of Human Services, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Jack Williams of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Human Services, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.

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The Honorable Monica Walters of Lamar County, as a member of the Board of Human Services, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Robertiena Fletcher of Houston County, as a member of the Board of Human Services, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015.
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 6/24/2013, and ending 6/24/2016.
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 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Kelly Gay of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Driver Services, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2019.
The Honorable Lewis Horne, Jr. of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Regents Health System Board of Directors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Michael Steele of Morgan County, as a member of the State Use Council, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2011, and ending 4/1/2015.
The Honorable Melanie Hudson of Cherokee County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Wendy Troyer of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Composite Medical Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017.
The Honorable H. Rhona Abeles of Cobb County, as a member of the State Use Council, for the term of office beginning 4/4/2010, and ending 4/4/2014.
The Honorable Lisa Alexander of Douglas County, as a member of the Board of Human Services, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2011, and ending 7/1/2014.
The Honorable Michael Sullivan of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018.
The Honorable Trey Sheppard of Washington County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018.

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The Honorable Joe Yarbrough of Whitfield County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018.
The Honorable Michael Long of Wayne County, as a member of the State Board of Education, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2009, and ending 1/1/2016.
The Honorable James Hull of Richmond County, as a member of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2009, and ending 1/1/2016.
The Honorable Ben Bryant of DeKalb County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2012, and ending 6/30/2017.
The Honorable David Sims of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Private Colleges and Universities Authority, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2013, and ending 1/1/2018.
The Honorable Martha Owens of Hall County, as a member of the State Use Council, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2013, and ending 4/1/2017.
The Honorable Robert Warnock of Oconee County, as a member of the State Board of Pharmacy, for the term of office beginning 11/1/2013, and ending 11/1/2018.
The Honorable James Bracewell of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Pharmacy, for the term of office beginning 7/6/2013, and ending 7/6/2018.
The Honorable Frank Newman of Troup County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018.
The Honorable F. Thomas David of Bulloch County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018.
The Honorable Jeffrey Nicholas of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, for the term of office beginning 10/1/2013, and ending 10/1/2017.
The Honorable James Evans of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.

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The Honorable Berryl Anderson of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Britton Brewer of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Rita Cavanaugh of Spalding County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Connie Holt of Morgan County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2011, and ending 7/1/2014.
The Honorable Mary Kathryn Moss of Chatham County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Thomas Bobbitt III of Laurens County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2011, and ending 7/1/2014.
The Honorable James Rogers of Hall County, as a member of the State Personnel Board, for the term of office beginning 1/3/2009, and ending 1/3/2014.
The Honorable Paul Babaz of DeKalb County, as a member of the State Personnel Board, for the term of office beginning 1/3/2012, and ending 1/3/2017.
The Honorable Anita Nucci of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians , for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017.
The Honorable Linette Dodson of Carroll County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians , for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017.
The Honorable Holly Chute of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2011, and ending 6/30/2015.
The Honorable Charles Bentley of Monroe County, as a member of the Middle Georgia Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015.

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The Honorable Molly Howard of Jefferson County, as a member of the Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Noel Williams of Crisp County, as a member of the River Valley Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Margaret McGruther of Sumter County, as a member of the River Valley Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Richard McCorckle, Sr. of Marion County, as a member of the River Valley Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Norma Nunez-Cortes of Appling County, as a member of the Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Justin Franklin of Toombs County, as a member of the Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable David Mosley of Dougherty County, as a member of the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable D. Courtney Brinson of Dougherty County, as a member of the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Gary Strickland of Brantley County, as a member of the Southern Georgia Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable W. Wesley Taylor of Lowndes County, as a member of the Southern Georgia Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Terri Lupo of Lowndes County, as a member of the Southern Georgia Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Linda Barker of Bryan County, as a member of the Coastal Georgia Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015.

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The Honorable Thomas Ratcliffe of Liberty County, as a member of the Coastal Georgia Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Charles Wilson of Bulloch County, as a member of the Coastal Georgia Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Alfred "Bill" Jones of Glynn County, as a member of the Board of Natural Resources, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2013, and ending 1/1/2020.
The Honorable Dwight Evans of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Natural Resources, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2009, and ending 1/1/2016.
The Honorable Winburn "Brother" Stewart, Jr. of Bibb County, as a member of the Board of Natural Resources, for the term of office beginning 3/16/2013, and ending 3/16/2020.
The Honorable Robert "Buzz" Law of Fulton County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2012, and ending 6/30/2017.
The Honorable Jewelle Johnson of Cobb County, as a member of the State Personnel Board, for the term of office beginning 1/3/2013, and ending 1/1/2018.
The Honorable Ray Lambert, Jr. of Henry County, as a member of the Board of Natural Resources, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2014, and ending 1/1/2021.
The Honorable Joseph Terrell of Habersham County, as a member of the Board of Public Safety, for the term of office beginning 1/20/2014, and ending 1/20/2017.
The Honorable J. Craig Tully of Miller County, as a member of the Board of Public Safety, for the term of office beginning 1/20/2014, and ending 1/20/2017.
The Honorable Danny Bowman of Forsyth County, as a member of the Board of Public Safety, for the term of office beginning 1/20/2014, and ending 1/20/2017.
The Honorable Ellison Wood of Bulloch County, as a member of the Board of Public Safety, for the term of office beginning 1/20/2014, and ending 1/20/2017.
The Honorable Kacy Kronan of Hall County, as a member of the Board of Public Safety, for the term of office beginning 1/20/2014, and ending 1/20/2017.
The Honorable James Cunningham of Cobb County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018.

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The Honorable Antwan Treadway of Douglas County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Dentistry, for the term of office beginning 3/15/2009, and ending 3/15/2014.
The Honorable Jerry Warshaw of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, for the term of office beginning 1/26/2014, and ending 1/26/2019.
The Honorable David Burge of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, for the term of office beginning 10/26/2013, and ending 10/26/2018.
The Honorable Hunter Towns of Wheeler County, as a member of the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/20/2013, and ending 7/20/2017.
The Honorable James "JJ" Biello of Cherokee County, as a member of the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, for the term of office beginning 12/20/2013, and ending 12/20/2017.
The Honorable Don Geary of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, for the term of office beginning 12/20/2013, and ending 12/20/2017.
The Honorable Wayne Randall of Franklin County, as a member of the Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Lynne Wilson of Lowndes County, as a member of the Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Brian Anderson of Whitfield County, as a member of the State Workforce Investment Board, for the term of office beginning 2/20/2013, and ending 2/20/2016.
The Honorable Howard Sills of Putnam County, as a member of the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, for the term of office beginning 1/15/2014, and ending 1/15/2018.
The Honorable Barry Slay of Fulton County, as a member of the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission, for the term of office beginning 11/21/2011, and ending 11/21/2015.
The Honorable Kenneth Brooks of Bleckley County, as a member of the Georgia Council on Aging, for the term of office beginning 12/15/2013, and ending 12/15/2015.

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The Honorable Patricia Lyons of Chatham County, as a member of the Georgia Council on Aging, for the term of office beginning 12/15/2013, and ending 12/15/2015.
The Honorable Ruth Lee of Tift County, as a member of the Georgia Council on Aging, for the term of office beginning 12/15/2013, and ending 12/15/2015.
The Honorable Leneva Morgan of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Council on Aging, for the term of office beginning 12/15/2013, and ending 12/15/2015.
The Honorable Joanne Mathis of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Council on Aging, for the term of office beginning 12/15/2013, and ending 12/15/2015.
The Honorable Jody Whisenant of Hall County, as a member of the State Board of Optometry, for the term of office beginning 9/6/2013, and ending 9/6/2016.
The Honorable Steven Woodruff of Cherokee County, as a member of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Governing Board, for the term of office beginning 6/29/2013, and ending 6/29/2016.
The Honorable Pamela Burnett of DeKalb County, as a member of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Governing Board, for the term of office beginning 6/29/2013, and ending 6/29/2016.
The Honorable Charles Huling of Cobb County, as a member of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Governing Board, for the term of office beginning 6/29/2013, and ending 6/29/2016.
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 6/29/2013, and ending 6/29/2016.
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 6/29/2013, and ending 6/29/2016.
The Honorable Birdel Jackson of Fulton County, as a member of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Governing Board, for the term of office beginning 6/29/2012, and ending 6/29/2015.
The Honorable Christian Yaughn of Bulloch County, as a member of the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission, for the term of office beginning 11/21/2013, and ending 11/21/2017.

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The Honorable Brittney Wilson of Gordon County, as a member of the Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015.
The Honorable Carolyn Crayton of Bibb County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2011, and ending 7/1/2016.
The Honorable Katherine Monti of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Path2College 529 Savings Plan, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Robert Mikell of Gwinnett County, as a member of the State Employee Benefit Plan Council, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Honorable Ashley Nalley of Douglas County, as a member of the Georgia Drivers' Education Commission, for the term of office beginning 8/19/2011, and ending 8/19/2015.
The Honorable D. Wright Edge of Floyd County, as a member of the Georgia Drivers' Education Commission, for the term of office beginning 8/19/2011, and ending 8/19/2015.
The Honorable Michael Terrell of Coweta County, as a member of the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, for the term of office beginning 1/15/2014, and ending 1/15/2019.
The Honorable Robert Blackburn, Sr. of Coweta County, as a member of the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, for the term of office beginning 1/15/2014, and ending 1/15/2019.
The Honorable Larry Brown of Cherokee County, as a member of the State Board of Optometry, for the term of office beginning 9/6/2012, and ending 9/6/2015.
The Honorable Eric Newberg of Fulton County, as a member of the State Workforce Investment Board, for the term of office beginning 2/20/2014, and ending 2/20/2017.
The Honorable Jannine Miller of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, for the term of office beginning 6/1/2012, and ending 6/1/2017.
The Honorable Ken Simonton of DeKalb County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists, for the term of office beginning 11/24/2011, and ending 11/24/2016.

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The Honorable Lillian Furlow of DeKalb County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists, for the term of office beginning 11/24/2013, and ending 11/24/2018.
The Honorable Stephen Henderson of Newton County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2010, and ending 6/30/2015.
The Honorable Thomas Smith of Wayne County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning 12/4/2013, and ending 12/4/2015.
The Honorable W. Chase Jones of Carroll County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning 12/8/2013, and ending 12/8/2015.
The Honorable Robert Bauer of Lowndes County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning 12/8/2013, and ending 12/8/2015.
The Honorable Andrew Dennison of Fulton County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning 12/4/2013, and ending 12/4/2015.
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 1/31/2013, and ending 1/31/2015.
The Honorable T. Jane Warnock of Dodge County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning 12/8/2013, and ending 12/8/2015.
The Honorable Timothy Wall of Bulloch County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning 12/8/2013, and ending 12/8/2015.
The Honorable Joseph Frazier of Cobb County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning 12/8/2012, and ending 12/8/2014.
The Honorable Randy Owens of Hall County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning 12/12/2012, and ending 12/12/2014.

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The Honorable Marsha Sauls of Cobb County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2014, and ending 1/1/2019.
The Honorable W. Reid Lawson of Wayne County, as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy, for the term of office beginning 12/30/2012, and ending 12/30/2015.
The Honorable J. Chad Whitefield of Floyd County, as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy, for the term of office beginning 12/30/2012, and ending 12/30/2015.
The Honorable Emily Garner of Carroll County, as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy, for the term of office beginning 12/30/2012, and ending 12/30/2015.
The Honorable Monty Strickland of DeKalb County, as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy, for the term of office beginning 8/30/2013, and ending 8/30/2016.
The Honorable Stefanie Palma of Lumpkin County, as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy, for the term of office beginning 8/30/2013, and ending 8/30/2016.
The Honorable Julianne Busbee of Monroe County, as a member of the State Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2010, and ending 6/30/2015.
The Honorable L. Russell Pennington of DeKalb County, as a member of the State Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018.
The Honorable Darien Sykes of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, for the term of office beginning 6/1/2013, and ending 6/1/2018.
Senator Hill of the 4th moved to immediately transmit to the House the Senate's action of insisting on its substitute to HB 744. There was no objection.
Senator Hill of the 4th moved that upon receipt of the House Message, the Senate be instructed to adhere to its position and appoint a Conference Committee on HB 744. There was no objection.
The President announced the Conferees on HB 744: Hill of the 4th, Chance of the 16th and Shafer of the 48th.
Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate stand in recess until 12:00 midnight and then, pursuant to HR 1333, adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2014.
At 11:40 a.m. the President announced that the motion prevailed.
Pursuant to an earlier adopted motion, the Senate stood adjourned at 12:00 midnight.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, March 10, 2014
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 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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

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

SB 117.

By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Tippins of the 37th, Murphy of the 27th, Mullis of the 53rd, Gooch of the 51st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to blasting or excavating near utility facilities, so as to revise and add definitions; 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 65.

By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to authorize a licensed professional counselor to perform certain acts which physicians, psychologists, and others are authorized to perform regarding emergency examinations of persons who are mentally ill or alcoholic or drug dependent; to define certain terms; to require a licensed professional counselor to secure certification to perform certain acts 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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The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 426. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Thompson of the 14th, Hill of the 32nd and Hill of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3702), so as to change the compensation of the deputy clerk of the superior court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
SB 428. By Senator Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Chatham County; to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualifications, 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 offices and equipment; to provide for the board's performance of certain functions and duties for certain municipalities; to provide for related matters; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
SR 1184. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Mr. Jack Collin Lance, Sr., and renaming a road in his memory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation.
The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

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Mr. President:

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

Governor's Appointments Confirmed as submitted

Respectfully submitted, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

HB 1082 Do Pass HB 1086 Do Pass SB 418 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 88 HB 654 HB 750 HB 791 HB 877 HB 918

HB 128 HB 658 HB 762 HB 803 HB 878 HB 958

HB 153 HB 670 HB 763 HB 820 HB 881 HB 965

HB 459 HB 697 HB 777 HB 827 HB 883 HB 982

HB 549 HB 720 HB 782 HB 840 HB 904 HB 1027

HB 566 HB 742 HB 790 HB 849 HB 908 SR 958

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 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 Beach

Gooch Harbison Harper

McKoon Mullis Murphy

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Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Davis Dugan Fort Ginn

Heath Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E Ligon Lucas

Not answering were Senators:

Golden Orrock (Excused)

Millar (Excused) Thompson, C.

Ramsey Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, B Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson Williams
Miller

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

Senator Crosby of the 13th introduced the chaplain of the day, Reverend Paula Lewis of Tifton, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senators Shafer of the 48th and Thompson of the 33rd honored the memory of Mr. Dick Pettys, expressing regret at his passing, and designated the Senate Press Conference Room in Suite 203 of the Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building in his honor, commended by SR 203, adopted previously. Beau Pettys addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Carter of the 42nd introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Patricia J. Schiff.

Senator Golden of the 8th honored the life of Governor M.E. Thompson and dedicated a road in his memory, commended by SR 293, adopted previously. His grandson Tarkenton Thompson addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator McKoon of the 29th honored Norman L. Wilson and recognized him for decades of military service and service to law enforcement in the State of Georgia, commended by SR 1066, adopted previously.

Senator Heath of the 31st recognized Auburn University senior and Haralson County High School graduate Blake Poole, commended by SR 1153, adopted previously. Blake Poole addressed the Senate briefly.

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Senator Beach of the 21st recognized the Nighthawks DUI Task Force, commended by SR 1185, adopted previously.

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

Mr. President:

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

SB 342.

By Senators Burke of the 11th, Unterman of the 45th, Balfour of the 9th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-12-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of AIDS confidential information, so as to provide for disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care providers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 1176. By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Mullis of the 53rd, Dugan of the 30th, Jeffares of the 17th, Beach of the 21st and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Georgia2Georgia, an effort of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes.

SR 1177. By Senator Golden of the 8th:

A RESOLUTION commending and honoring Clifford "Barney" Cone; and for other purposes.

SR 1178. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing May 14, 2014, as Atrial Fibrillation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

SR 1179. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th and Ginn of the 47th:

A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Aaron Murray on his extraordinary accomplishments as a student-athlete with the University of Georgia football team and for his public service to the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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SR 1180. By Senator Sims of the 12th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jeff "Bodine" Sinyard for his years of service; and for other purposes.

SR 1181. By Senator Sims of the 12th:

A RESOLUTION commending The Links, Incorporated, and recognizing March 21, 2014, as Links Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

SR 1182. By Senator Crane of the 28th:

A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Maggie Shiffert; and for other purposes.

SR 1183. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing March 6, 2014, as Georgia Justice Project Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

SR 1185. By Senator Beach of the 21st:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Nighthawks DUI Task Force; and for other purposes.

Senator Wilkinson of the 50th recognized the Georgia State Beekeeper's Association, commended by SR 1158, adopted previously.

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

Albers of the 56th

Tippins of the 37th

Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd moved that the following bill be withdrawn from the Senate Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations and committed to the Senate Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations (General):

HB 1108. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Alexander of the 66th, Jones of the 62nd, Hightower of the 68th and Beasley-Teague of the 65th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Douglas County Board of Education, approved April 13, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4786), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3717), so as to provide for compensation of members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Senator James of the 35th objected.

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

E Albers Y Balfour
Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport
Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S E Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 35, nays 14; the motion prevailed, and HB 1108 was committed to the Senate Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations (General).

Senator Hill of the 32nd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Lucas of the 26th moved to reconsider its action on HB 1108.

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

E Albers N Balfour N Beach N Bethel N Burke Y Butler N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance

Harbison N Harper N Heath Y Henson N Hill, H N Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson N Hufstetler N Jackson, B

N Mullis N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay N Shafer
Sims N Staton N Stone

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N Cowsert N Crane N Crosby Y Davenport
Davis N Dugan Y Fort N Ginn N Golden N Gooch

Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares N Jones, B Y Jones, E N Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon N Millar N Miller

Y Tate N Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S E Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman N Wilkinson N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 15; nays 35, the motion lost, and the Senate did not reconsider its action on HB 1108.

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 10, 2014 Thirty-fifth Legislative Day

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

SB 418

Mullis of the 53rd CITY OF CHICKAMAUGA IN WALKER COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Chickamauga in Walker County, Georgia; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1082

Lucas of the 26th CITY OF SANDERSVILLE

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for a new charter for the City of Sandersville, approved March 28, 1990 (Ga. L. 1990, p. 4823), as amended, so as to change the provisions regarding election of members of the city council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1086

Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd CITY OF KINGSLAND

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in the City of Kingsland, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4135), so as to change a certain provision relating to debts of the district; 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:

E Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey
Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S E Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

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

Senator Mullis of the 53rd moved that SB 418, HB 1082, and HB 1086, be immediately transmitted to the House.

On the motion, there was no objection, and SB 418, HB 1082, and HB 1086, were immediately transmitted.

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SENATE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2014 THIRTY-FIFTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

HB 60 HB 215 HB 292
HB 495
HB 770 HB 838
HB 843 HB 898 HB 911 HB 985

Firearms; certain laws regarding carrying and possession by retired judges; provide exemption (Substitute)(JUDYNC-43rd) Holt-112th
Superior courts; filings in the clerk's office; change provisions (JUDY-29th) Benton-31st
Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia; maximum average final monthly compensation calculated in determining benefits; establish (RET-43rd) Battles-15th
State Properties Code; conveyance of state property and consideration of conveyances by General Assembly; modify provisions (SI&P-25th) Hill-22nd
Crimes and offenses; crime of home invasion; create (Substitute) (JUDYNC-6th) Efstration-104th
Invasions of privacy; transmission of photography or video depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult under certain circumstances; prohibit (Substitute)(JUDYNC-45th) Tanner-9th
Retirement and pensions; ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations; change certain provisions (RET-54th) Riley-50th
Interstate Compact for Juveniles; enact (I COOP-23rd) Pak-108th
Crimes and offenses; strangulation as aggravated assault; add provisions (JUDYNC-30th) Ballinger-23rd
Crimes and offenses; filing false liens or encumbrances against public employees; change provisions (JUDYNC-46th) Kirby-114th
Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Mullis of the 53rd, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

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HB 60. By Representative Holt of the 112th:
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 certain laws regarding the carrying and possession of firearms by retired judges; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd.
The Senate Judiciary Non-Civil Committee offered the following substitute to HB 60:
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, so as to provide an exemption from certain laws regarding the carrying and possession of firearms by certain judges; 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 16-11-130 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2, is amended in subsection (a) by revising paragraph (12) and by adding two new paragraphs to read as follows:
"(12) State and federal trial and appellate judges, judges of probate, juvenile, and magistrate courts, full-time judges of municipal and city courts, and permanent parttime judges of municipal and city courts, and former state trial and appellate judges retired from their respective offices under state retirement; (12.1) Former state and federal judges, judges of probate, juvenile, and magistrate courts, full-time judges of municipal and city courts, and permanent part-time judges of municipal courts who are retired from their respective offices, provided that such judge would otherwise be qualified to be issued a weapons carry license; (12.2) Former state and federal judges, judges of probate, juvenile, and magistrate courts, full-time judges of municipal and city courts, and permanent part-time judges of municipal courts who are no longer serving in their respective office, provided that he or she served as such judge for more than 24 months and provided, further, that such judge would otherwise be qualified to be issued a weapons carry license;"
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:

E Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate N Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S E Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 4.

HB 60, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Bruce Thompson

Science and Technology

District 14

Economic Development

324-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building State Institutions and Property

Atlanta, GA 30334

Veterans, Military and Homeland Security

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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3/10/2014
Mr. David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Mr. Secretary,
I inadvertently voted No on HB 60. Please reflect in the Journal that my intent was to vote Yes.
/s/ Bruce Thompson Senator, District 14

HB 215. By Representative Benton of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to superior courts, so as to change provisions relating to filings in the clerk's office; to increase fees for certain filings; to change provisions relating to office hours; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator McKoon of the 29th.

Senators Cowsert of the 46th and Ligon of the 3rd offered the following amendment #1:

Amend HB 215 by striking the words "three or fewer" on line 29 and inserting in lieu thereof, "less than two"

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator McKoon of the 29th objected.

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator McKoon of the 29th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach N Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J

N Harbison N Harper Y Heath N Henson N Hill, H N Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson N Hufstetler

N Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton

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Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis N Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn N Golden N Gooch

Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins N Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 38, nays 17, and the Cowsert, Ligon 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Murphy
Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 55, nays 0.

HB 215, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

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HB 292. By Representative Battles of the 15th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 25 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to benefits under the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to establish the maximum average final monthly compensation calculated in determining benefits; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd.

The following Fiscal Notes, as required by law, were read by the Secretary:

Department of Audits and Accounts
270 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 1-156 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
GREG S. GRIFFIN State Auditor (404) 656-2174
October 9, 2013
The Honorable Paul Battles, Chairman House Retirement Committee Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 613-D Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification Substitute to House Bill 292 (LC 21 2248S)
Dear Chairman Battles:
This substitute bill would amend provisions relating to the payment of retirement benefits under the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia. Specifically, this bill revises the methodology for computing the average final monthly compensation used to compute benefits by establishing a monthly maximum based on county population. Additionally,

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this bill would change the amount of monthly dues paid by members. Currently, all members pay dues of $105 per month. If this legislation is enacted, members would pay 3.42% of the maximum average final monthly compensation amounts outlined in this legislation.
This is to certify that this substitute bill is a fiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.
Respectfully,
/s/ Greg S. Griffin State Auditor

Department of Audits and Accounts
270 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 1-156 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
GREG S. GRIFFIN State Auditor (404) 656-2174
December 12, 2012
The Honorable Howard Maxwell State Representative State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification House Bill 292 (LC 21 1887)
Dear Representative Maxwell:
This bill would amend provisions relating to retirement allowances paid under the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia. Specifically, this bill would establish a maximum average final compensation for calculating retirement benefits. The maximum final compensation that would be applied to a retiring member would be based on the population of the county the member serves.

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This is to certify that this bill is a fiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.
Respectfully,
/s/ Greg S. Griffin State Auditor

Department of Audits and Accounts
270 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 1-156 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
GREG S. GRIFFIN State Auditor (404) 656-2174
October 9, 2013
Honorable Paul Battles, Chairman House Retirement Committee Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 613-D Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: Actuarial Investigation House Bill 292 (LC 21 2248S) Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia
Dear Chairman Battles:
This bill would amend provisions relating to the payment of retirement benefits under the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia. Specifically, this bill revises the methodology for computing the average final monthly compensation used to compute benefits by establishing a monthly maximum based on county population. Additionally, this bill would change the amount of monthly dues paid by members. Currently, all members pay dues of $105 per month. If this legislation is enacted, members would pay 3.42% of the maximum average final monthly compensation amounts outlined in this legislation.

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The cost to the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia would be $175,000 in the first year in order to meet the concurrent funding requirements of O.C.G.A. 47-20-50. The first year cost includes $79,000 each year for the next 30 years to amortize the unfunded actuarial accrued liability and $96,000 each year to fund the normal cost. The estimated cost is based on current member data, actuarial assumptions, and actuarial methods. It should be noted that changes in any of these variables could affect the cost of this legislation. Any future costs would be paid through fees collected from civil matters or proceeds that are filed in a magistrate court.

The following is a summary of the relevant findings of the actuarial investigation for this bill pursuant to a request by the House Retirement Committee. The investigation was to be conducted according to O.C.G.A. 47-20-36, which outlines the factors to be considered in an actuarial investigation. The figures are based on employee data and the most recent actuarial assumptions and methods.

The amount of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability which will result from the bill.
The amount of the annual amortization of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability which will result from the bill.
The number of years that the unfunded actuarial accrued liability created by this bill would be amortized.
The amount of the annual normal cost which will result from the bill.
The employer contribution rate currently in effect.
The employer contribution rate recommended (in conformity with minimum funding standards specified in Code Section 47-20-10).
The total dollar amount of the increase in the annual Employer contribution which is necessary to maintain the retirement system in an actuarially sound condition.

$ 1,017,000

$

79,000

30

$

96,000

Fees collected from civil matters and proceedings filed in a magistrate court

Fees collected from civil matters and proceedings filed in a magistrate court

$

0*

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* According to the actuary, the first year cost of this legislation is $175,000. However, the required employer contribution would not need to increase since this Fund is in a well-funded position. Currently, the amount of revenue generated from fees is sufficient to cover the additional costs associated with this bill and to ensure the Fund remains funded in accordance with the State's minimum funding standards.

It should be noted that any subsequent changes in the retirement bill will invalidate the actuarial investigation and the findings included therein.

Respectfully,

/s/ Greg S. Griffin 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 Beach N Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis N Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden N Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson N Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E N Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar N Miller

N Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate N Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman N Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 42, nays 14.

HB 292, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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Senator Chance of the 16th asked unanimous consent that the Senate dispense with the reading of the Governor's Appointments and that one roll call suffice for the confirmation of the Appointments in their entirety.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Murphy
N Orrock N Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 39; nays 13, the motion prevailed, and the Governor's Appointments were confirmed.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Judson Hill District 32 421 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees: Finance Appropriations Health and Human Services Insurance and Labor Regulated Industries and Utilities Rules
The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 10, 2014

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David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Mr. Secretary,

I voted No on confirming the Governor's Appointments. Please reflect in the Senate Journal that my intent was to vote Yes in support of numerous Governor's Appointments, including several individuals from Cobb and Fulton Counties.
Please contact me should you have any questions.
Sincerely,
/s/ Judson Hill Senate District 32

At 12:30 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand in recess until 1:15 p.m.

At 1:15 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.

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

Davis of the 22nd

Thompson of the 5th

The Calendar was resumed.

HB 495. By Representatives Hill of the 22nd, Neal of the 2nd and Greene of the 151st:

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 modify provisions related to conveyances of state property and consideration of conveyances by the General Assembly; to facilitate and increase reliability of state property conveyances; to provide for consideration of conveyances by committees of the General Assembly outside of the regular legislative session; to modify provisions related to public bidding of state property; to authorize the commission to manage the utilization of administrative space by the Georgia Department of Labor; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Jones of the 25th.

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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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport E Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon
Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock
Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton
Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B E Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

HB 495, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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

Beach of the 21st Murphy of the 27th

Hill of the 4th

Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd

HB 770. By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Pak of the 108th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Lindsey of the 54th and Cooper of the 43rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to damage to and intrusion upon property, so as to create the crime of home invasion; to provide for a definition; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Hill of the 6th.

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The Senate Judiciary Non-Civil Committee offered the following substitute to HB 770:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 15-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions of the juvenile code, so as to provide for the crime of home invasion in the first degree to be a class A designated felony act and the crime of home invasion in the second degree to be a class B designated felony act; to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to create the crimes of home invasion in the first degree and home invasion in the second degree; to provide for penalties; to provide that the crime of home invasion in any degree shall be a forcible felony in relation to the possession of firearms by convicted felons and first offender probationers; to provide for a minimum period of confinement for persons who have a prior conviction for the crime of home invasion in any degree; to provide that it is unlawful for any person to possess or to use a machine gun, sawed-off rifle, sawed-off shotgun, or firearm equipped with a silencer during the commission or the attempted commission of the crime of home invasion in any degree; to provide that a motor vehicle, tool, or weapon used or intended for use in any manner in the commission of or to facilitate the commission of a home invasion shall be subject to forfeiture; to amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to provide that the offense of home invasion in the first degree shall be bailable only before a judge of the superior court; to provide that a defendant who pleads nolo contendere or guilty or is convicted of the crime of home invasion shall not be allowed to surrender voluntarily to the county jail or correctional institution; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to provide that a victim of a crime relating to the offense of home invasion in any degree shall be notified of impending release of the offender from imprisonment as provided in Code Section 42-111 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; to provide for definitions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 15-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions of the juvenile code, is amended by adding a new subparagraph to paragraph (12) to read as follows:
"(G.1) Home invasion in the first degree;"
SECTION 2. Said Code section is further amended by adding a new subparagraph to paragraph (13) to read as follows:
"(F.1) Home invasion in the second degree;"

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SECTION 3. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended in Chapter 7, relating to damage and intrusion upon property, by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 1A
16-7-5. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'dwelling' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 16-7-1. (b) A person commits the offense of home invasion in the first degree when, without authority and with intent to commit a forcible felony therein and while in possession of a deadly weapon or instrument which, when used offensively against a person, is likely to or actually does result in serious bodily injury, he or she enters the dwelling house of another while such dwelling house is occupied by any person with authority to be present therein. (c) A person commits the offense of home invasion in the second degree when, without authority and with intent to commit a forcible misdemeanor therein and while in possession of a deadly weapon or instrument which, when used offensively against a person, is likely to or actually does result in serious bodily injury, he or she enters the dwelling house of another while such dwelling house is occupied by any person with authority to be present therein. (d) A person convicted of the offense of home invasion in the first degree shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for life or imprisonment for not less than ten nor more than 20 years and by a fine of not more than $100,000.00. A person convicted of the offense of home invasion in the second degree shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years and by a fine of not more than $100,000.00. (e) Adjudication of guilt or imposition of sentence for home invasion in any degree may be probated at the discretion of the judge; provided, however, that such sentence shall not be suspended, deferred, or withheld. (f) A sentence imposed under this Code section may be imposed separately from and consecutive to a sentence for any other offense related to the act or acts establishing the offense under this Code section."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 16-11-131, relating to possession of firearms by convicted felons and first offender probationers, by revising subsection (e) as follows:
"(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 in any degree; robbery; armed robbery; home invasion in any degree; kidnapping; hijacking of an aircraft or

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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."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended in Code Section 16-11-133, relating to minimum periods of confinement for persons convicted who have prior convictions, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) Any person who has previously been convicted of or who has previously entered a guilty plea to the offense of murder, armed robbery, home invasion in any degree, kidnapping, rape, aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, or any felony involving the use or possession of a firearm and who shall have on or within arm's reach of his or her person a firearm during the commission of, or the attempt to commit:
(1) Any crime against or involving the person of another; (2) The unlawful entry into a building or vehicle; (3) A theft from a building or theft of a vehicle; (4) Any crime involving the possession, manufacture, delivery, distribution, dispensing, administering, selling, or possession with intent to distribute any controlled substance as provided in Code Section 16-13-30; or (5) Any crime involving the trafficking of cocaine, marijuana, or illegal drugs as provided in Code Section 16-13-31, and which crime is a felony, commits a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by confinement for a period of 15 years, such sentence to run consecutively to any other sentence which the person has received."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Code Section 16-11-160, relating to the use of machine guns, sawed-off rifles, sawed-off shotguns, or firearms with silencers during the commission of certain offenses, by adding a new subparagraph to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(D.1) Home invasion in any degree as defined in Code Section 16-7-5;"
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 16-16-1, relating to definitions for forfeiture, as follows:
"16-16-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Armed robbery' means the offense defined in subsection (a) of Code Section 168-41. (2) 'Burglary' means the offense defined in Code Section 16-7-1 in any degree. (3) 'Home invasion' means the offense defined in Code Section 16-7-5 in any degree."

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SECTION 8.
Said title is further amended in Code Section 16-16-2, relating to forfeiture, by revising subsections (a) and (c) and paragraph (1) of subsection (e) as follows:
"(a) All motor vehicles, tools, and weapons which are used or intended for use in any manner in the commission of or to facilitate the commission of a burglary, home invasion, or armed robbery shall be subject to forfeiture under this chapter, but:
(1) No motor vehicle used by any person as a common carrier in the transaction of business as a common carrier shall be subject to forfeiture under this Code section unless it appears that the owner or other person in charge of the motor vehicle is a consenting party or privy to the commission of a burglary, home invasion, or armed robbery; (2) No motor vehicle shall be subject to forfeiture under this Code section by reason of any act or omission established by the owner thereof to have been committed or omitted without his or her knowledge or consent, and any co-owner of a motor vehicle without knowledge of or consent to the act or omission shall be protected to the extent of the interest of such co-owner; and (3) A forfeiture of a motor vehicle encumbered by a bona fide security interest shall be subject to the interest of the secured party if he or she neither had knowledge of nor consented to the act or omission. Notwithstanding any provisions of this Code section to the contrary, any firearm forfeited under this chapter shall be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 17-5-52." "(c) Property taken or detained under this Code section shall not be subject to replevin but is deemed to be in the custody of the superior court wherein the seizure was made or in custody of the superior court where it can be proven that the burglary, home invasion, or armed robbery was committed, subject only to the orders and decrees of the court having jurisdiction over the forfeiture proceedings. When property is seized under this chapter, law enforcement officers seizing such property shall: (1) Place the property under seal; (2) Remove the property to a place designated by the judge of the superior court having jurisdiction over the forfeiture as set out in this subsection; or (3) Deliver such property to the sheriff or police chief of the county in which the seizure occurred, and the sheriff or police chief shall take custody of the property and remove it to an appropriate location for disposition in accordance with law." "(e)(1) When property is forfeited under this chapter, the judge of the superior court in the county where the seizure was made or in the county in which it can be proven that the burglary, home invasion, or armed robbery was committed may dispose of the property by issuing an order to:
(A) Retain it for official use by any agency of this state or any political subdivision thereof; (B) Sell that which is not required to be destroyed by law and which is not harmful to the public. The proceeds shall be used for payment of all proper expenses of the proceedings for forfeiture and sale, including but not limited to the expenses of

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seizure, maintenance of custody, advertising, and court costs; or (C) Require the sheriff or police chief of the county in which the seizure occurred to take custody of the property and remove it for disposition in accordance with law."
SECTION 9. Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating criminal procedure, is amended in Code Section 17-6-1, relating to offenses which are bailable only before a judge of the superior court, by revising subsections (a) and (g) as follows:
"(a) The following offenses are bailable only before a judge of the superior court: (1) Treason; (2) Murder; (3) Rape; (4) Aggravated sodomy; (5) Armed robbery; (5.1) Home invasion in the first degree; (6) Aircraft hijacking and hijacking a motor vehicle; (7) Aggravated child molestation; (8) Aggravated sexual battery; (9) Manufacturing, distributing, delivering, dispensing, administering, or selling any controlled substance classified under Code Section 16-13-25 as Schedule I or under Code Section 16-13-26 as Schedule II; (10) Violating Code Section 16-13-31 or Code Section 16-13-31.1; (11) Kidnapping, arson, aggravated assault, or burglary in any degree if the person, at the time of the alleged kidnapping, arson, aggravated assault, or burglary in any degree, had previously been convicted of, was on probation or parole with respect to, or was on bail for kidnapping, arson, aggravated assault, burglary in any degree, or one or more of the offenses listed in paragraphs (1) through (10) of this subsection; (12) Aggravated stalking; and (13) Violations of Chapter 15 of Title 16."
"(g) No appeal bond shall be granted to any person who has been convicted of murder, rape, aggravated sodomy, armed robbery, home invasion in any degree, aggravated child molestation, child molestation, kidnapping, trafficking in cocaine or marijuana, aggravated stalking, or aircraft hijacking and who has been sentenced to serve a period of incarceration of five years or more. The granting of an appeal bond to a person who has been convicted of any other felony offense or of any misdemeanor offense involving an act of family violence as defined in Code Section 19-13-1, or of any offense delineated as a high and aggravated misdemeanor or of any offense set forth in Code Section 40-6-391, shall be in the discretion of the convicting court. Appeal bonds shall terminate when the right of appeal terminates, and such bonds shall not be effective as to any petition or application for writ of certiorari unless the court in which the petition or application is filed so specifies."

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SECTION 10.
Said title is further amended in Code Section 17-10-9.1, relating to voluntary surrender to county jail or correctional institution, by adding a new paragraph to subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(5.1) Home invasion in any degree;"

SECTION 11.
Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating penal institutions, is amended in Code Section 42-1-11, relating to notification of crime victims of impending release of offender from imprisonment, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(1) 'Crime' means an act committed in this state which constitutes any violation of Chapter 5 of Title 16, relating to crimes against persons; Chapter 6 of Title 16, relating to sexual offenses; Article 1, Article 1A, or Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 16, relating to burglary, home invasion, and arson; or Article 1 or Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 16, relating to offenses involving theft and armed robbery."

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 E Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport E Davis Y Dugan

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H E Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E E Ligon

Y Mullis E Murphy N Orrock
Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson

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N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, nays 6.

HB 770, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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

Chance of the 16th

Heath of the 31st

HB 838. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Golick of the 40th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Powell of the 171st, Hamilton of the 24th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasions of privacy, so as to prohibit the transmission of photography or video depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for venue; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Unterman of the 45th.

The Senate Judiciary Non-Civil Committee offered the following substitute to HB 838:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasions of privacy, so as to prohibit the transmission of photography or video depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for venue; to provide for exceptions; to provide for rebuttable presumption; 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 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasions of privacy, is amended by adding a new part to read as follows:

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"Part 3
16-11-90. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Harassment' means engaging in conduct directed at a depicted person that is intended to cause substantial emotional harm to the depicted person. (2) 'Nudity' means:
(A) The showing of the human male or female genitals, pubic area, or buttocks without any covering or with less than a full opaque covering; (B) The showing of the female breasts without any covering or with less than a full opaque covering; or (C) The depiction of covered male genitals in a discernibly turgid state. (3) 'Sexually explicit conduct' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-12-100. (b) A person violates this Code section if he or she, knowing the content of a transmission or post, knowingly and without the consent of the depicted person: (1) Electronically transmits or posts, in one or more transmissions or posts, a photograph or video which depicts nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult when the transmission or post is harassment or causes financial loss to the depicted person and serves no legitimate purpose to the depicted person; or (2) Causes the electronic transmission or posting, in one or more transmissions or posts, of a photograph or video which depicts nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult when the transmission or post is harassment or causes financial loss to the depicted person and serves no legitimate purpose to the depicted person. (c) Any person who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature; provided, however, that upon a second or subsequent violation of this Code section, he or she shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one nor more than five years, a fine of not more than $100,000.00, or both. (d) A person shall be subject to prosecution in this state pursuant to Code Section 17-21 for any conduct made unlawful by this Code section which the person engages in while: (1) Either within or outside of this state if, by such conduct, the person commits a violation of this Code section which involves an individual who resides in this state; or (2) Within this state if, by such conduct, the person commits a violation of this Code section which involves an individual who resides within or outside this state. (e) The provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section shall not apply to: (1) The activities of law enforcement and prosecution agencies in the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses; (2) Legitimate medical, scientific, or educational activities; (3) Any person who transmits or posts a photograph or video depicting only himself or herself engaged in nudity or sexually explicit conduct;

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(4) The transmission or posting of a photograph or video that was originally made for commercial purposes; or (5) Any person who transmits or posts a photograph or video depicting a person voluntarily engaged in nudity or sexually explicit conduct in a public setting. (f) There shall be a rebuttable presumption that an information service, system, or access software provider that provides or enables computer access by multiple users to a computer server, including specifically a service or system that provides access to the Internet, for content provided by another person, does not know the content of an electronic transmission or post. (g) Any violation of this Code section shall constitute a separate offense and shall not merge with any other crimes set forth in this title."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator McKoon of the 29th offered the following amendment #1:

Amend the committee substitute (LC 29 6011S) to HB 838 by adding after Line 54: ; or (6) The transmission is made pursuant to or in anticipation of a civil action.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the McKoon 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby

Y Harbison Y Harper E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares

Y Mullis E Murphy Y Orrock
Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C

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Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

HB 838, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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

Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd

Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd

HB 843. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Battles of the 15th, Greene of the 151st, Maxwell of the 17th, Buckner of the 137th and others:
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 change certain provisions to ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations; to change provisions relative to maximum allowable benefits; to provide that certain employees shall have no right to receive as cash certain employer paid employee contributions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Bethel of the 54th.

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

GREG S. GRIFFIN State Auditor (404) 656-2174

January 15, 2014

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The Honorable Lynne Riley State Representative State Capitol, Room 109 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification House Bill 843 (LC 21 2324)

Dear Representative Riley:

This bill would amend several provisions within Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to comply with federal laws and regulations. Specifically, this bill would:
Amend the general provisions of Title 47 to clarify that the maximum annual additions and maximum benefit payable shall be limited to the extent as may be necessary to conform to the requirements of subsections (b) and (c) of Section 415 of the federal Internal Revenue Code for a qualified pension plan;
Provide that a member's accrued benefit would not be forfeitable, and would be fully vested, to the extent funded, in the event of the termination of their respective public retirement or pension system; and
Clarify that the employee contributions for members of the Legislative Retirement System and the Judicial Retirement System which are paid by the employer are considered pick-up contributions under Section 414(h) of the federal Internal Revenue Code. As such, members are not entitled to receive such contributions in cash in lieu of having them contributed to the system. Such contributions shall be 100 percent vested for all purposes under the retirement systems.

This is to certify that this bill is a nonfiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.

Respectfully,

/s/ Greg S. Griffin 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 E Beach

Y Harbison Y Harper E Heath

Y Mullis E Murphy Y Orrock

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Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E E Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

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

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

HB 843, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 898. By Representatives Pak of the 108th and Chandler of the 105th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 39 and 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to minors and social services, respectively, so as to repeal the Interstate Compact on Juveniles enacted in 1972 in Title 39 and enact a new Interstate Compact for Juveniles in Title 49; to amend Code Section 15-11-10 and Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the exclusive original jurisdiction of juvenile courts and social services, respectively, so as to correct cross-references; 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.

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 Beach Y Bethel

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson

Y Mullis E Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey

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Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E E Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

HB 898, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 911. By Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Golick of the 40th, Oliver of the 82nd, Pak of the 108th, Quick of the 117th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assault and battery, so as to add provisions regarding strangulation as an aggravated assault; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to fix cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Dugan 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 E Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack

Y Mullis E Murphy Y Orrock E Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer

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Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E E Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson
Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

HB 911, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Harbison of the 15th asked unanimous consent that Senator Thompson of the 33rd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Thompson was excused.

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

HB 985. By Representatives Kirby of the 114th, Lindsey of the 54th, Oliver of the 82nd, Williamson of the 115th, Teasley of the 37th 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 offenses, so as to change provisions relating to filing false liens or encumbrances against public employees; to expand the protection against the filing of false liens to all citizens; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Cowsert of the 46th.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour E Beach

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath

Y Mullis E Murphy Y Orrock

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Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Henson E Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E E Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

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

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 1.

HB 985, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2014.

The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 2:28 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, March 11, 2014
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 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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:
HB 1109. By Representatives Taylor of the 79th and Jacobs of the 80th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Dunwoody, approved March 25, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3536), as amended, so as to provide for a special service district; to provide for the provision of services; to prohibit the mayor or members of the city council to serve on a board or commission; to prohibit the circumvention of certain ordinance requirements; to permit transfer of appropriations between departments; to authorize the city manager to transfer funds; to permit the mayor to appoint a clerk; to change certain provisions relative to the municipal court; to provide for a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes; to provide for a charter commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1111.

By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Broadrick of the 4th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Cohutta 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 1112. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Broadrick of the 4th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
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(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 1113. By Representatives Tarvin of the 2nd, Broadrick of the 4th and Dickson of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Tunnel Hill 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 1114. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a new charter for the City of Hinesville in the County of Liberty," approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2604), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1116. By Representative Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Port Wentworth, and to grant a charter to such city, approved February 6, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2003), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1117. By Representative Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Port Wentworth, and to grant a charter to such city, approved February 6, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2003), as amended, so as to change the penalties

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which may be imposed by the municipal court; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1118.

By Representative Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Port Wentworth, and to grant a charter to said city, approved February 6, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2003), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the mayor and council; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1120. By Representative Knight of the 130th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new Charter for the City of Locust Grove, Georgia, in the county of Henry, approved April 7, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 4426), as amended, so as to provide for qualifications for office; to provide for powers of the city council regarding government organization; to provide for powers and duties of the mayor; to provide for the organizational meeting of the mayor and council; to provide for the termination and discipline of certain officers and employees; to provide for the powers and duties of the city manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1121.

By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Douglas, approved March 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4022), as amended, so as to revise provisions related to the compensation of the mayor and commissioners; to provide for 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 318.

By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Harbison of the 15th, Davenport of the 44th, Henson of the 41st and Sims of the 12th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to allow for local authorization and regulation of the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the celebration of St. Patrick's Day and other spirited holidays; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 344.

By Senator Stone of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the Probate Court of Johnson County to charge a technology fee for each civil case filed and criminal fine imposed; to specify the uses to which such technology fees may be put; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 349.

By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Sims of the 12th, Jackson of the 24th and Miller of the 49th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to mental health, so as to provide for changes to the powers and duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 416.

By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Cleveland," approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4068), so as to provide for the annexation of property into the city boundaries; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 744. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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.

The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House, Representatives England of the 116th, Jones of the 47th, and O`Neal of the 146th.

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The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SB 429. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act consolidating the offices of tax collector and tax receiver into the office of tax commissioner of Cobb County, approved February 17, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 790), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4188), so as to change the compensation of certain employees of such office; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
SB 430. By Senators Davenport of the 44th and Seay of the 34th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2032), as amended, so as to provide for the imposition and collection of a fee to be used for fulfilling the technological needs of the county police department; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
SR 1186. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Foreclosure Reform; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
SR 1190. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on Power Grid Protection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
SR 1192. By Senator Hill of the 6th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee to Review and Recommend Necessary Changes to the Georgia Code of Military Justice; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

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The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 1109. By Representatives Taylor of the 79th and Jacobs of the 80th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Dunwoody, approved March 25, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3536), as amended, so as to provide for a special service district; to provide for the provision of services; to prohibit the mayor or members of the city council to serve on a board or commission; to prohibit the circumvention of certain ordinance requirements; to permit transfer of appropriations between departments; to authorize the city manager to transfer funds; to permit the mayor to appoint a clerk; to change certain provisions relative to the municipal court; to provide for a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes; to provide for a charter commission; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1111. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Broadrick of the 4th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Cohutta 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1112. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Broadrick of the 4th and Tarvin of the 2nd:
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(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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

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HB 1113. By Representatives Tarvin of the 2nd, Broadrick of the 4th and Dickson of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Tunnel Hill 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1114. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and Stephens of the 164th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a new charter for the City of Hinesville in the County of Liberty," approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2604), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1116. By Representative Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Port Wentworth, and to grant a charter to such city, approved February 6, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2003), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1117. By Representative Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Port Wentworth, and to grant a charter to such city, approved February 6, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2003), as amended, so as to change the penalties which may be imposed by the municipal court; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

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HB 1118. By Representative Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Port Wentworth, and to grant a charter to said city, approved February 6, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2003), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the mayor and council; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1120. By Representative Knight of the 130th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new Charter for the City of Locust Grove, Georgia, in the county of Henry, approved April 7, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 4426), as amended, so as to provide for qualifications for office; to provide for powers of the city council regarding government organization; to provide for powers and duties of the mayor; to provide for the organizational meeting of the mayor and council; to provide for the termination and discipline of certain officers and employees; to provide for the powers and duties of the city manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1121. By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Douglas, approved March 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4022), as amended, so as to revise provisions related to the compensation of the mayor and commissioners; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:
Mr. President:
The Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs 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 854 Do Pass HB 915 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Wilkinson of the 50th District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The Committee on Finance has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 755 Do Pass HB 933 Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Hill of the 32nd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

HB 857 HB 1094 HB 1097 HB 1102 HB 1104 SB 421 SB 424

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1093 HB 1095 HB 1099 HB 1103 SB 420 SB 423 SB 425

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The Committee on State Institutions and Property has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 702 Do Pass HB 1080 Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Albers of the 56th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Committee on Transportation 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 Do Pass by substitute HB 775 Do Pass by substitute HB 1009 Do Pass

HB 265 Do Pass by substitute HB 960 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Gooch of the 51st District, Chairman

The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 264 HB 915

HB 265 HB 933

HB 702 HB 960

HB 755 HB 1009

HB 775 HB 1080

HB 854

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

Carter of the 42nd Jones of the 10th

Golden of the 8th Thompson of the 33rd

Jones of the 25th

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Davis Dugan Fort Ginn Gooch

Harbison Harper Heath Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Ligon Lucas McKoon Millar Miller

Mullis Murphy Orrock Ramsey Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, B Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson Williams

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Not answering were Senators:

Carter, J. (Excused) Jones, E. (Excused)

Golden (Excused) Thompson, C.

Jones, B. (Excused) Thompson, S. (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, Reverend Rodney Lackey of Gainesville, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senators Albers of the 56th and Hill of the 32nd expressed support for the State of Israel, commended by SR 741, adopted previously. Republican Jewish Coalition of Atlanta CoChair Chuck Berk addressed the Senate briefly.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 1198. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Healthy Kids Georgia and Healthy Schools Programs; and for other purposes.

SR 1199. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Alliance for a Healthier Generation; and for other purposes.

Senator Unterman of the 45th recognized the Healthy Kids Georgia and Healthy Schools Programs, commended by SR 1198, and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, commended by SR 1199. Director Andrea Williamson-English addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator McKoon of the 29th recognized the work of "Alton Russell, The Georgia Tale Teller", commended by SR 895, adopted previously. Alton Russell addressed the Senate briefly.

Senator Tolleson of the 20th recognized the Satilla District for being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 District of the Year, commended by SR 1076; the Franklin/Hart/Elbert/Madison Forestry Unit for being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 Northern Unit of the Year, commended by SR 1077; and the Chattahoochee/Marion Forestry Unit for being named the Georgia Forestry Commission 2013 Southern Unit of the Year, commended by SR 1078, adopted previously. Director Robert Ferris addressed the Senate briefly.

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Senator Hill of the 6th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Thaddeus K. Lynn.
Senator Jackson of the 2nd recognized March 11, 2014, as Savannah State University Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 1084, adopted previously. President Dr. Cheryl Davenport Dozier addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Unterman of the 45th recognized Maron Buice, father of Gwinnett County's Park and Ride Lots, commended by SR 979, adopted previously. Maron Buice addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Staton of the 18th recognized the Georgia Peach Festival and the 2013 Georgia Peach Queens, commended by SR 951, adopted previously.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 1187. By Senator Wilkinson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lindsey Rhodes; and for other purposes.
SR 1188. By Senator Wilkinson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION commending Tamera Cash, Stephens County High School's 2014 STAR Teacher; and for other purposes.
SR 1189. By Senator Wilkinson of the 50th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Franklin County Future Farmers of America Floriculture team; and for other purposes.
SR 1191. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Jackson of the 24th, Williams of the 19th, Tolleson of the 20th, Hill of the 32nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Richard Moore on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
SR 1193. By Senator McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION commending Garvis L. Sams, Jr. and recognizing him for outstanding service as a member of the State Bar of Georgia and as a leading citizen in his community; and for other purposes.

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SR 1194. By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Counties of Dawson, Lumpkin, White, Union, and Fannin as part of the Georgia Gigabit Community; and for other purposes.
SR 1195. By Senator Beach of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 12, 2014, as the Council for Quality Growth Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 1196. By Senator Beach of the 21st:
A RESOLUTION recognizing March 22-29, 2014, as Atlanta Science Festival Week at the capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 1197. By Senators Staton of the 18th, Tolleson of the 20th and Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Buckner "Buck" Melton, Sr.; and for other purposes.
Senator Davis of the 22nd 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 11, 2014 Thirty-sixth Legislative Day

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

SB 420

Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd MCINTOSH COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of McIntosh County, approved February 26, 1876 (Ga. L. 1876, p. 283), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3653), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 421 SB 423 SB 424

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Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd MCINTOSH COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of McIntosh County, approved March 14, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3112), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3646), so as to change the description of the education districts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Shafer of the 48th CITY OF BERKELEY LAKE
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Berkeley Lake, approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3636), as amended, so as to change the number of councilmembers required for a quorum with the mayor; to provide that the mayor pro tempore may vote in the event of a tie when presiding in the mayor's absences; to reaffirm the current city boundary; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Hill of the 6th Hill of the 32nd Tippins of the 37th Thompson of the 14th Thompson of the 33rd Tate of the 38th STATE COURT OF COBB COUNTY
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 May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3695), so as to change the compensations of the clerk and the chief deputy clerk of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Hill of the 6th Hill of the 32nd Thompson of the 33rd Thompson of the 14th Tate of the 38th Tippins of the 37th PROBATE COURT OF COBB COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4150), so as to change the compensation of the chief deputy, the chief investigator, and the executive assistant to the sheriff; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Harper of the 7th BACON COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising and reenacting the law creating a Board of Commissioners of Bacon County, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4436), as amended, so as to remove the limitation regarding membership of the chairperson and commissioners on boards and authorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. SUBSTITUTE
Lucas of the 26th Staton of the 18th Jones of the 25th MACON-BIBB COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts in Macon-Bibb County; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Stone of the 23rd WARREN COUNTY
A BILL To be entitled an Act to provide that a member of the board of education of Warren County shall be authorized to serve

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simultaneously as deputy coroner of Warren County and that a deputy coroner of Warren County shall be authorized to serve simultaneously on the board of education of Warren County; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1102

Bethel of the 54th CITY OF DALTON "REDEVELOPMENT POWERS LAW"

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(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 1103

Wilkinson of the 50th CITY OF YOUNG HARRIS

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to grant a new charter to the City of Young Harris, approved March 24, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 4470), as amended, so as to revise the terms of office and manner of election of the mayor and council; to revise the compensation and manner of setting the compensation of the mayor and council; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1104

Wilkinson of the 50th HABERSHAM COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating and establishing the State Court of Habersham County (formerly the City Court of Habersham County), approved February 13, 1941 (Ga. L. 1941, p. 651), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 11, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5221), so as to provide that the judge and solicitor of such court shall be part-time positions; to establish the compensation of the judge and solicitor of such court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

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HB 1093

Jones of the 25th CITY OF EATONTON

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Eatonton 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 1094

Jones of the 25th CITY OF EATONTON

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Eatonton ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead for residents of that county who are 70 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.

HB 1095

Jones of the 25th CITY OF EATONTON
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a homestead exemption from City of Eatonton ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in an amount equal to the amount by which the current year assessed value of a homestead exceeds the base year assessed value of such homestead; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The substitute to the following bill was put upon its adoption:
*HB 857:
The Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following substitute to HB 857:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act revising and reenacting the law creating a Board of Commissioners of Bacon County, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4436), as amended, so as to revise provisions regarding membership of the chairperson and commissioners on certain boards and authorities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act revising and reenacting the law creating a Board of Commissioners of Bacon County, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4436), as amended, is amended by revising Section 3 as follows:
"SECTION 3. (a) No person shall be a member of the board if that person is ineligible for such office pursuant to Code Section 45-2-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated or any other general law applicable to that office. (b) In order to be elected or appointed as a member of the board from a commissioner district, a person must have resided in that commissioner district for at least 12 months prior to election or appointment thereto and, if elected, must receive the number of votes cast as required by general law for that office in that district only and not at large. Only electors who are residents of that commissioner district may vote for a member of the board for that district. At the time of qualifying for election as a member of the board from a commissioner district, each candidate for such office shall specify the commissioner district for which that person is a candidate. A person elected or appointed as a member of the board from a commissioner district must continue to reside in that district during that person's term of office or that office shall become vacant. The appointment by the chairperson of any commissioner to a local governing or advisory board shall be subject to a majority vote of the board of commissioners; provided, however, that no commissioner shall serve on more than two additional local governing or advisory boards. (c) The member of the board who is chairperson of the board may reside anywhere within Bacon County and, if elected, must receive the number of votes cast for that office as required by general law in the entire county. The chairperson must continue to reside within the county during that person's term of office or that office shall become vacant. The chairperson shall not serve on any public board or authority or any entity which receives funds from the county, either directly or indirectly, or any entity for which the county is responsible, in whole or in part, for such entity's indebtedness, while serving as chairperson unless expressly required to do so by general law or the Constitution of Georgia or unless membership on any such public board or authority is

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in an ex officio capacity as a result of service as chairperson of the board of commissioners; provided, however, that the chairperson shall be allowed to serve on any state or federal board or authority if such service is not in violation of state or federal law."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 48, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport E Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack
Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares E Jones, B E Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C E Thompson, S
Tippins Y Tolleson
Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

The bills on the Local Consent Calendar, except HB 857, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

HB 857, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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Senator Chance of the 16th moved to engross HB 153, HB 658, and HB 791, which were on today's Senate Rules Calendar.

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport E Davis
Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares E Jones, B E Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C E Thompson, S
Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 34, nays 14; the motion prevailed, and HB 153, HB 658, and HB 791 were engrossed.

SENATE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2014 THIRTY-SIXTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

HB 153

Local option sales tax; taxes to be imposed at a rate of less that 1 percent; allow (Substitute)(FIN-32nd) Carson-46th

HB 459

Speed restrictions; impeding traffic flow and minimum speed in left-hand lanes; modify provisions (PUB SAF-53rd) Hitchens-161st

HB 513

Education; Georgia Medical Center Authority; abolish (Substitute) (H&HS-13th) Houston-170th

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HB 658

Revenue and taxation; repeal Chapter 12 relating to estate tax (Substitute) (FIN-54th) Pak-108th

HB 766 Work Based Learning Act; enact (Substitute)(ED&Y-50th) Lumsden-12th

HB 777

Watercraft; suspension of privileges to operate a vessel for violations of vessel laws of this state and other states; provisions (NR&E-24th) Powell-32nd

HB 790

Civil practice; four-year statute of limitations for actions involving removal of timber from the property of another; provisions (Substitute) (JUDY-46th) Williams-119th

HB 791

Taxation; redrawing census tracts shall not disqualify a designated military zone as a less developed area; provide (FIN-1st) Stephens-164th

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Mullis of the 53rd, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

The following legislation was read the third time and put upon its passage:
HB 153. By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Golick of the 40th, Stephens of the 164th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Riley of the 50th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the county special purpose local option sales tax, so as to allow such taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than 1 percent; to provide for the simultaneous levy of more than one tax under such part if the combined rate of such taxes does not exceed 1 percent; to change the beginning date for imposition of a tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Hill of the 32nd.
The Senate Finance Committee offered the following substitute to HB 153:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the county special purpose local option sales tax, so as to allow such taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than 1 percent; to provide for the simultaneous

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levy of more than one tax under said part if the combined rate of such taxes does not exceed 1 percent; to change the beginning date for imposition of a tax; 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 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the county special purpose local option sales tax, is amended by revising Code Section 48-8-110.1, relating to the authorization for a county special purpose local option sales tax, as follows:
"48-8-110.1. (a) Pursuant to the authority granted by Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VI of the Constitution of this state, there are created within this state 159 special districts. The geographical boundary of each county shall correspond with and shall be conterminous with the geographical boundary of the 159 special districts. (b) When the imposition of a special district sales and use tax is authorized according to the procedures provided in this part within a special district, the governing authority of any county in this state may, subject to the requirement of referendum approval and the other requirements of this part, impose within the special district a special sales and use tax for a limited period of time which tax shall be known as the county special purpose local option sales tax. (c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, any Any tax imposed under this part shall be at the rate of 1 percent. Except as to rate, a tax imposed under this part 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 part, except that a tax imposed under this part shall apply 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 as provided for in Code Section 48-8-3. (d) Any tax imposed under this part on or after January 1, 2014, may be at a rate of up to 1 percent but shall not be more than 1 percent. Any rate less than 1 percent shall only be in an increment of .05 percent. This subsection shall not apply to taxes under this part imposed or to be imposed under resolutions and ordinances adopted prior to January 1, 2014. The authority provided under this Code section shall not apply to any tax levied pursuant to Part 2 of this article. (e) Prior to any tax being imposed under this part at a rate of less than 1 percent under subsection (d) of this Code section, the county and all qualified municipalities therein shall execute an intergovernmental agreement memorializing their agreement to the levy of a tax at a rate of less than 1 percent."

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SECTION 2. Said part is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 48-8-111, relating to the procedure for the imposition of the county special purpose local option sales tax, as follows:
"(c)(1) The ballot submitting the question of the imposition of the tax authorized by this part to the voters of the county within the special district shall have written or printed thereon the following:
'( ) YES Shall a special 1 __ percent sales and use tax be imposed in the special district of _______County for a period of time not to exceed _______
( ) NO and for the raising of an estimated amount of $_______ for the purpose of ____________?'"

SECTION 3. Said part is further amended by revising subsection (a) and paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 48-8-112, relating to the effective date, termination, limitation, and continuation of the county special purpose local option sales tax, as follows:
"(a) If the imposition of the tax 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 45 days after the date of the election at which the tax was approved by the voters. With respect to services which are regularly billed on a monthly basis, however, the resolution shall become effective with respect to and the tax shall apply to services billed on or after the effective date specified in the previous sentence."
"(c)(1) At any time no more than a single 1 percent tax under this part may be imposed within a special district."
SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, 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 N Beach

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock

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Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport E Davis
Dugan Y Fort N Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares E Jones, B E Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon N Millar Y Miller

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 36, nays 14.

N Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton N Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S
Tippins Y Tolleson N Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

HB 153, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Mike Dugan

Economic Development

District 30

Government Oversight

323-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Transportation

Atlanta, GA 30334

Veterans, Military and Homeland Security

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 11, 2014

Mr. David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Mr. Cook,

Due to business outside the Senate Chamber, I missed the vote on HB 153. Had I been present, I would have voted Yes.

Sincerely,

/s/ Mike Dugan Senator, District 30

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Senator Chance of the 16th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

HB 459. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Hawkins of the 27th, Lumsden of the 12th, Tanner of the 9th, Burns of the 159th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speed restrictions, so as to modify provisions relating to impeding traffic flow and minimum speed in lefthand lanes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; 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 Beach N Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport E Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn
Golden Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H N Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares E Jones, B E Jones, E N Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S
Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 42, nays 5.

HB 459, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 513. By Representatives Houston of the 170th and Clark of the 98th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to abolish the Georgia Medical Center Authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Crosby of the 13th.
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee offered the following substitute to HB 513:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to abolish the Georgia Medical Center 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. Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended by repealing in its entirety Chapter 15, relating to the Georgia Medical Center Authority, and designating said chapter as reserved.
SECTION 2. As of the effective date of this Act, the Georgia Medical Center Authority is abolished and shall cease to exist.
SECTION 3. (a) Any funds held by the Georgia Medical Center Authority as of the effective date of this Act shall be paid to the state treasury and become a part of the general funds of the state. (b) On the effective date of this Act, any outstanding contracts, licenses, and obligations of the Georgia Medical Center Authority shall be transferred to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia until the same are completed or extinguished.
SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance N Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport E Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares E Jones, B E Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay
Shafer Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 1. HB 513, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 658. By Representatives Pak of the 108th, Sheldon of the 104th, Harrell of the 106th, Hawkins of the 27th, Taylor of the 79th 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 repeal Chapter 12, relating to estate tax; to prohibit the levy or collection of estate taxes; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide that this Act shall not abate or affect prosecutions, punishments, penalties, administrative proceedings or remedies, or civil actions related to certain violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Bethel of the 54th.

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The Senate Finance Committee offered the following substitute to HB 658:
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 repeal Chapter 12, relating to estate tax, and enact a new Chapter 12; to prohibit the levy or collection of estate taxes; to provide for applicability; to provide that this Act shall not abate or affect prosecutions, punishments, penalties, administrative proceedings or remedies, or civil actions related to certain violations; to provide an effective date; 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 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended by repealing in its entirety Chapter 12, relating to estate tax, and enacting a new Chapter 12 to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 12
48-12-1. (a) On and after July 1, 2014, there shall be no estate taxes levied by the state and no estate tax returns shall be required by the state. (b) Tax, penalty, and interest liabilities and refund eligibility for prior taxable years shall not be affected by the enactment of this Code section and shall continue to be governed by the provisions of general law as it existed immediately prior to July 1, 2014. (c) This Code section shall not abate any prosecution, punishment, penalty, administrative proceeding or remedy, or civil action related to any violation of law committed prior to July 1, 2014."
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.

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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 Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport E Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares E Jones, B E Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 42, nays 8.

HB 658, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Fort of the 39th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator David Shafer, President Pro Tempore, assumed the Chair.

HB 766. By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Coleman of the 97th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Clark of the 101st, Dickson of the 6th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for work based learning programs; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for requirements for work based learning programs; to provide requirements for local coordinators; to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Wilkinson of the 50th.

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The Senate Education and Youth Committee offered the following substitute to HB 766:
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 work based learning programs; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for requirements for work based learning programs; to provide for local coordinators; to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; 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 "Work Based Learning Act."
SECTION 2. Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, is amended by revising Code Section 20-2-161.2, relating to the Youth Apprenticeship Program, as follows:
"20-2-161.2. (a) The General Assembly finds that it would be beneficial to students, employers, and the economic health of the state to assist in providing highly trained, technologically sophisticated, and career oriented students which will aid in the development of a successful twenty-first century work force. By opening their doors to work based learning opportunities, employers can play an active role in shaping the quality of their future work force, by preparing potential leaders for their company and their community, and by helping shape future curriculum to create an educated work force for their industry as a whole. Work based learning programs can provide students the opportunity to work and learn in a real-world environment and prepare them for future career opportunities. Such work based learning opportunities can be accomplished by developing partnerships between and among the business community, industry, students, parents, school systems, and postsecondary education institutions. (a)(b) Any eleventh or twelfth grade pupil or pupil student aged 16 or over in any public school in this state may enroll in a Youth Apprenticeship Program work based learning program which is offered at that public school and which is approved for secondary credit by the department. Such pupil student shall be granted release time from the public school to work as an apprentice a student learner for any business or governmental enterprise which is approved by the department local work based learning coordinator as a qualified employer under the educational apprenticeship program pursuant to this Code section and work based learning program guidelines established by the department. A pupil student shall receive secondary credit for such

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apprenticeship work based learning only under the conditions established by the department. The department is authorized to establish a Youth Apprenticeship Program work based learning programs and guidelines to assist local school systems in operating such programs and to promulgate such policies, standards, procedures, criteria, and administrative requirements as may be necessary to implement the program by rules and regulations. The work based learning programs established pursuant to this Code section may include, but not be limited to, employability skill development, service learning, cooperative education, internships, and youth apprenticeships. The department shall consult collaborate with the Department of Labor and the Technical College System of Georgia in developing such policies and procedures. The department's certified educational apprenticeship plan work based learning programs shall include but not be limited to the following:
(1) A detailed training agreement and training plan between employer and apprentice student that identifies specific work tasks that will develop workplace competency; (2) A minimum of 144 classroom hours of related academic instruction and training one unit of credit in a career pathway course related to the work based learning placement; (3) A minimum of 2,000 number of hours of on-the-job training as required in the department's guidelines for awarding secondary credit; (4) A progressive wage schedule established by the participating employer; (5)(4) On-site evaluation of the pupil's student's performance; (6)(5) Training remediation as necessary at the school site; (7)(6) A broad range of skills but shall be focused on manufacturing and engineering technology, administration and office technology, and health care skills related to the student's career pathway; (8)(7) Development of materials by the business, industry, and labor community in conjunction with the department to promote the awareness of apprenticeships work based learning opportunities for high school students and encourage recruitment; and (9)(8) Structural linkage between secondary and postsecondary components of the program leading to the awarding of a high school diploma and a postsecondary certification of occupational skills credential related to the student's career pathway. (c) Local school systems and college and career academies may designate one or more local work based learning coordinators to coordinate and oversee work based learning programs for the school system. (d) Local work based learning coordinators shall complete training programs that are collaboratively designed and delivered by the department and the Technical College System of Georgia. (e) A college and career academy established in accordance with Code Section 20-4-37 which participates in work based learning programs pursuant to this Code section and its charter shall be eligible for any funding or assistance available for the implementation of this Code section. (f) The State Board of Education shall encourage local school systems to work with their industry partners to develop and provide opportunities for industry experience for

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local work based learning coordinators and for teachers and shall provide for professional learning credit for coordinators and teachers who participate in such opportunities. The apprenticeship program shall include on-site training only in positions that have been certified by the Department of Labor as highly skilled jobs in business and industry. (b) The department shall develop pilot projects for the fiscal year 1994 and fiscal year 1995 school years and shall implement and direct a comprehensive apprenticeship program for all school systems by fiscal year 1996."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (g) of Code Section 20-2-159.5, relating to dual credit courses, as follows:
"(g) Students enrolled in the Georgia Youth Apprenticeship Program a work based learning program under Code Section 20-2-161.2 shall may be eligible to earn dual credit upon completing a planned training experience under guidelines developed by the State Board of Education and the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia provided students meet postsecondary readiness established in reading and writing and mathematics for the particular advanced training program or associate's degree."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-327, relating to recognition of advanced proficiency/honors courses, and counseling and development of individual graduation plans, as follows:
"(5) Include experience based, career oriented learning experiences which may include, but not be limited to, participation in work based learning programs such as internships, apprenticeships, mentoring, co-op cooperative education, and service learning, and employability skill development;"
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of Code Section 20-2-329, relating to requirements for high schools that receive a reform grant, as follows:
"(3) Provide students in the ninth through twelfth grades information on educational programs offered in high school, in technical and community colleges, in colleges and universities, and through apprenticeship work based learning programs and how these programs can lead to a variety of career fields. Local school systems shall provide career awareness and exploratory opportunities for such as field trips, speakers, educational and career information centers, job shadowing, and classroom centers to assist students and their parents or guardians, with guidance from school counselors and teacher advisers, in revising, if appropriate, the individual graduation plan developed pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-327;"

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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 Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport E Davis Y Dugan E Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares E Jones, B E Jones, E
Ligon Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay
Shafer (PRS) Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

HB 766, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Orrock of the 36th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

HB 777. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd, McCall of the 33rd, Burns of the 159th, Bryant of the 162nd, Harbin of the 122nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to provide for suspension of privileges to operate a vessel upon the waters of this state for

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violations of vessel laws of this state and other states; to provide for penalties; to provide for the enactment of the Interstate Boating Violator Compact; to provide for reciprocal recognition of suspension of privileges; to provide for procedures for compact administration; to provide for entry into and withdrawal from such compact; to provide for amendments to such compact; to provide for construction and severability of such compact; to provide for a short title of such compact; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Jackson of the 24th.

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport E Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H
Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares E Jones, B E Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy E Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay
Shafer (PRS) Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

HB 777, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 790. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Willard of the 51st, Golick of the 40th, Black of the 174th, Nimmer of the 178th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to specific periods of limitation, so as to provide for a fouryear statute of limitations for actions involving the removal of timber from the property of another; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Forestry Commission; to amend Code Section 12-6-23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to wood load ticket required for wood removal; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to real estate boundary determinations, so as to repeal provisions relating to processioning; to amend Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts; to provide for related matters; 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 790:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific periods of limitation, so as to provide for a four-year statute of limitations for actions involving the cutting or cutting and carrying away of timber from the property of another; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Forestry Commission, so as to provide additional enforcement authority to commission investigators; to amend Code Section 12-6-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wood load ticket required for wood removal, so as to require purchasers to provide the proper tickets to sellers of timber within 20 days; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to real estate boundary determinations, so as to repeal provisions relating to processioning; to amend Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts, so as to change provisions relating to the unauthorized cutting or cutting and carrying away of timber; to provide that a certain right of action shall not be applicable in certain cases; to provide a defense to tort liability for timber sellers who establish property boundaries; to provide for measures of damages for converted timber; 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 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific periods of limitation, is amended by revising Code Section 9-3-32, relating to damages for conversion or destruction, as follows:

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"9-3-32. Actions for the recovery of personal property, or for damages for the conversion or destruction of the same, shall be brought within four years after the right of action accrues, and actions involving the unauthorized cutting or cutting and carrying away of timber from the property of another shall be brought within four years after the cutting or cutting and carrying away of timber."
SECTION 2. Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Forestry Commission, is amended by revising Code Section 12-6-20, relating to forestry investigators, as follows:
"12-6-20. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'forestry laws' means laws relating to forestry or timber resources and the protection, security, conservation, or sale of such resources. (a.1) The director, with the approval of the commission, may appoint investigators to enforce the forestry laws and regulations of this state. (b) The investigators so appointed and any fire-fighting crews under their direction may enter upon any land for the purpose of preventing and suppressing fires and enforcing the fire and other forestry laws and regulations of this state. (c) Investigators who have been so appointed and who have been shall be certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council as after having successfully completed the course of training required by Chapter 8 of Title 35, the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act,' and thereafter shall be authorized and empowered to:
(1) Make summary arrests for violations of the fire and other forestry laws and regulations of this state; and, in case of such arrests, the investigator shall as soon as possible deliver the arrested person or persons to the custody of the sheriff of the county wherein the offense was committed; (2) Arrest persons accused of violating any law or regulation which such investigators are empowered to enforce by the issuance of a citation, provided that the offense is committed in the presence of the investigator or information concerning the offense constituting a basis for arrest was received by the arresting investigator from a law enforcement officer, commission firefighter, or forester who observed the offense being committed. The arresting investigator may issue to the accused person a citation which shall enumerate the specific charges against such person and the date upon which such person is to appear and answer such charges. Whenever an arrest is made by the arresting investigator on the basis of information received from another law enforcement officer, commission firefighter, or forester who observed the offense being committed, such citation shall list the name of each officer, firefighter, or forester and each officer, firefighter, or forester shall be present when the charges against the offender are heard; and (3) Execute search warrants and arrest warrants for criminal violations relating to the forestry laws of this state and to arrest, upon probable cause and without warrant, any

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person the investigator observes violating any criminal law of this state while carrying out his or her duties, provided that such person shall immediately be delivered to the sheriff of the county where the violation occurred; and (3)(4) Carry weapons in order to enforce the forestry laws and regulations of this state execute their enforcement authority under this Code section. (d)(1) The provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section notwithstanding, no arrest shall be made of any person for an offense described in subsection (e) of Code Section 12-6-90 unless on two previous occasions such person was issued warnings by a forestry investigator, other law enforcement officer, or State Forestry Commission firefighter for such an offense. Upon initiating any investigation regarding the potential theft or conversion of timber, the investigator shall promptly notify the sheriff or other law enforcement agency exercising jurisdiction within the county or municipality in which the investigator is conducting such investigation. No investigator shall request any other state law enforcement agency to render assistance in any investigation relating to the theft or conversion of timber without the consent of the sheriff or other law enforcement agency exercising jurisdiction within the county or municipality in which the investigation is conducted. (2) The director may, and in the case of a request by the Governor shall, authorize and direct investigators to cooperate with and render assistance to any law enforcement agency of this state or of any political subdivision of this state in any criminal case, in the prevention or detection of violations of any law, or in the apprehension or arrest of any person who violates the criminal laws of this state, any other state, or the United States, upon a request by the sheriff or chief law enforcement officer of any political subdivision of this state or by the Governor. (3) Nothing in this Code section shall repeal, supersede, alter, affect, or otherwise usurp the power of any other law enforcement officer of this state or of any political subdivision of this state. (e) If any person charged by citation as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section shall fail to appear in court as specified in the citation, the judge having jurisdiction of the offense may issue a warrant ordering the apprehension of such person and commanding that he or she be brought before the court to answer the charge contained within such citation and the charge of his or her failure to appear as required. Such person shall then be allowed to make a reasonable bond to appear on a given date before the court."
SECTION 3. Code Section 12-6-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wood load ticket required for wood removal, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Any person, company, corporation, or others purchasing trees or timber directly from the landowner from lands in Georgia shall be required to, within 20 days of removal of such timber, furnish the owner of said lands seller of timber a wood load scale ticket for each and every load of wood removed from said property, when such load is sold by weight, cord, or measure of board feet. A wood load scale ticket shall

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include, but not be limited to, information clearly understandable to the landowner seller as follows:
(1) Ticket number; (2) Name and location of the person or company and its facility where the load of wood is received and weighed or measured; (3) Date wood was received at said such facility; (4) Tract name; (5) County and state of origin; (6) Dealer name (if any); (7) Producer or logging company name; (8) Species of wood; (9) Weight or scale information. If the load is measured by weight, the gross, tare, and net weights shall be shown. If the load is measured by scale, the total volume shall be shown; (10) Weight, scale, or amount of wood deducted and the deduction classification (cull, undersize, metal, knots, etc.); and (11) Name of the person receiving, weighing, or scaling the wood."
SECTION 4. Chapter 4 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to real estate boundary determinations, is amended by repealing Article 1, relating to processioning, and designating such article as reserved.
SECTION 5. Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts, is amended in Code Section 51-10-6, relating to owner's right of action for damage to or theft of personal property, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(h) The measure of damages provided for in this Code section shall not be applicable in cases involving the unauthorized cutting or cutting and carrying away of timber from the property of another. In such cases, damages shall be awarded in accordance with Code Section 51-12-50."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Article 1 of Chapter 11, relating to defenses to tort actions generally, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"51-11-10. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that a property owner selling timber from his or her land and acting in good faith shall not be liable to adjoining landowners for any trespass or conversion of property caused by a third party timber harvester who is not subject to the control and direction of the property owner selling timber if, prior to the harvesting of such timber:
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property from which the timber is to be harvested and plainly established and clearly marked the metes and bounds of the property such that a reasonable person would know or should have known of the existence of such markings when harvesting the timber and has provided a copy of that survey to the third-party timber harvester; (2) The boundaries of the property from which timber is sold have been completely and accurately indicated using physical markers that are clearly visible such that a reasonable person would know or should have known of the existence of such physical markers; or (3) The property owner has obtained a document indicating where the boundaries are and signed by adjoining landowners indicating that they agree on the location of such boundaries and has provided a copy of such document to the third-party timber harvester; provided, however, that such document shall only create a presumption in favor of the property owner with regard to those landowners who have signed such document."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 51-12-50, relating to measure of damages for converted timber, as follows:
"51-12-50. (a) Except as provided in Code Section 51-12-51, where when a plaintiff recovers for timber cut or cut and carried away, the measure of damage: damages shall be:
(1) Treble the fair market value of the trees cut as they stood; (2) Treble the diminished fair market value of any trees incidentally harmed; (3) Costs of reasonable reforestation activities related to the plaintiff's injury; and (4) Attorney fees and expenses of litigation. (b) When the (1) Where defendant is a willful trespasser, is the full value of the property at the time and place of demand or when an action is brought without deduction for his labor or expense; the plaintiff may also recover punitive damages. (2) Where defendant is an unintentional or innocent trespasser or an innocent purchaser from such trespasser, is the value at the time of conversion less the value he or his vender added to the property; and (3) Where defendant is a purchaser without notice from a willful trespasser, is the value at the time of his purchase. (c) When the boundary lines of the property have been clearly and accurately marked, it shall be presumed that the defendant was a willful trespasser."
SECTION 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Williams of the 19th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate Judiciary substitute (LC 29 6023ERS) to HB 790 by striking lines 166 - 168

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on line 174, redesignate " (c)" to " (b) "

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Carter of the 42nd objected.

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

N Albers Balfour
Y Beach N Bethel N Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert N Crane N Crosby N Davenport E Davis N Dugan N Fort N Ginn Y Golden N Gooch

N Harbison N Harper Y Heath N Henson N Hill, H Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson N Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James N Jeffares E Jones, B E Jones, E N Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon N Millar N Miller

N Mullis N Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer Y Sims N Staton Y Stone N Tate N Thompson, B N Thompson, C E Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson
Unterman N Wilkinson Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 13, nays 37, and the Williams amendment #1 to the committee substitute 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 Beach

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock

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Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport E Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares E Jones, B E Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

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

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

HB 790, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 791. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Watson of the 166th and Tankersley of the 160th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-7-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for business enterprises in less developed areas, so as to provide that the redrawing of census tracts shall not disqualify a designated military zone from its designation as a less developed area; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; 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 Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay

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Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby
Davenport E Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares E Jones, B E Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Shafer Sims
Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson
Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

HB 791, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Reilly, 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 60.

By Representative Holt of the 112th:

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 certain laws regarding the carrying and possession of firearms by retired judges; 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 744. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and

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provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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.
Pursuant to a previous motion on Friday, March 7, 2014, the Senate adhered to its substitute to HB 744 and the following Senators were appointed as a Conference Committee: Hill of the 4th, Chance of the 16th and Shafer of the 48th.
Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate adjourn until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2014.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 12:48 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, March 12, 2014
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. Reilly, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:
HB 1122. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Parsons of the 44th, Morgan of the 39th, Smith of the 41st 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 May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4428), so as to change the compensation of the judges of the state court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1123. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Setzler of the 35th, Carson of the 46th, Evans of the 42nd, Smith of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; to provide for an executive assistant and an executive secretary; to provide for the appointment, qualifications, and salaries of such positions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1124. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Gregory of the 34th, Evans of the 42nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Golick of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4234), so as to change the provisions relating to the corporate limits of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1126. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Setzler of the 35th, Carson of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 184), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4435), so as to provide for a supplement to be paid to each of the judges of the superior court of such circuit and an additional supplement for the chief judge of such circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1127. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Setzler of the 35th, Carson of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3732), so as to change the compensation of the judge of the probate court; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1128. By Representatives Henson of the 86th, Drenner of the 85th, Holcomb of the 81st, Jacobs of the 80th, Taylor of the 79th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Clarkston in the County of DeKalb, approved April 21, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3391), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1129. By Representative Pezold of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Hamilton; to provide for incorporation, corporate boundaries, municipal powers, and exercise of powers; to provide for specific repealer; to provide an effective date; to provide a general repealer; and for other purposes.
HB 1130. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Henson of the 86th, Holcomb of the 81st, Jacobs of the 80th, Bennett of the 94th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Avondale Estates, approved April 23, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4886), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for a referendum; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal and a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1131. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Dunahoo of the 30th, Hawkins of the 27th and Barr of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Hall County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1132. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Gainesville Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority as a public body corporate and politic, a political subdivision of the state, and a public corporation to have the responsibility and authority to promote tourism, conventions, and trade shows in the City of Gainesville, Georgia; to provide for the creation and organization of the authority; to provide for the appointment of the directors of the authority and their terms of office, compensation, and qualifications; to provide for meetings; to provide for legislative findings and declaration of purpose; to provide for general powers; to provide for regulations; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing and relative to the general purposes of this Act; to provide for 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:

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By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Ginn of the 47th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Henson of the 41st and Carter of the 1st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Jekyll Island--State Park Authority, so as to revise the powers and responsibilities of the authority; to define terms; to revise the components of the master plan; to clarify development powers and restrictions for the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Hill of the 4th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Tolleson of the 20th, Crosby of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property generally, so as to provide that written notification and an opportunity to remedy be given prior to the denial of a permit or request for a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion or the issuance of a stop-work order with regard to buildings or structures required to meet the state minimum fire safety standards; to provide for definitions; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senators Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th, Dugan of the 30th, Hill of the 4th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general court provisions, so as to create veterans court divisions; to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to review of an individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, so as to restrict access to records of individuals who successfully complete a veterans court program; to amend Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to suspension of license for certain drug offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Senators Albers of the 56th, Carter of the 1st, Hufstetler of the 52nd and Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
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provisions related to regulation of fire protection sprinkler contractors and fire extinguishers and suppression systems; to provide for changes to cease and desist orders; to provide for written notices; to change provisions relating to additional grounds for revocation or suspension of licenses; to provide for penalties; to provide for a civil action to enjoin violations of such provisions, rules, regulations, or orders issued by the Commissioner; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 333.

By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Ginn of the 47th, Davis of the 22nd and Golden of the 8th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permit applications and appeals procedures relative to laws enforced by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, so as to establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on the hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 393.

By Senator Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Lumpkin County Water and Sewerage Authority, approved March 21, 1984 (Ga. L. 1984, p. 4500), as amended, so as to provide that the chairperson of the board of commissioners shall maintain a position on the authority; to provide for nomination and approval of designees of the chairperson of the board and the chairperson of the development authority; to provide for procedures; 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 240.

By Senator Hill of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages by passenger carriers, nonprofit organizations, and hotels and motels, so as to provide for the licensing of the production of distilled spirits for educational purposes by non-profit museums; to create a definition of non-profit museum; to provide a permit fee; to provide limitations of such permits; to waive certain alcohol tax and bond requirements for non-profit museums; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 288.

By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Harper of the 7th, Chance of the 16th 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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association releases annual financial reports; 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 847.

By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Tolleson of the 20th, Jones of the 10th and Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the change of use of certain Heritage Preserve dedicated real property located in Rockdale and Henry Counties; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following Bills of the House:

HB 375.

By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Shaw of the 176th and Mayo of the 84th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for cancellations under certain circumstances relating to policy terms that permit an audit or rate investigation and noncompliance by the insured; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 774.

By Representatives Watson of the 172nd, Roberts of the 155th, Epps of the 144th, Deffenbaugh of the 1st, Williams of the 168th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 32 of the O.C.G.A., relating to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to require the annual submission of a State-wide Strategic Transportation Plan progress report; to provide for an increase to limitations of counties and municipalities for negotiating contracts involving public roads; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A.,

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relating to motor vehicles, so as to remove the requirement of maintaining certain records by the Department of Driver Services; to provide for additional meanings for certain traffic signals; to provide for an exception to the requirement to stop a vehicle when approaching an inoperative traffic signal; to provide for an increase to maximum lawful speed limits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 809.

By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Duncan of the 26th, Nix of the 69th, Caldwell of the 131st, Fludd of the 64th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to prohibit bad faith assertions of patent infringement; to provide for definitions; to provide for factors for determining whether a bad faith assertion of patent infringement has been made; to require the posting of a bond when a bad faith claim of patent infringement has been made; to provide for enforcement; to provide for damages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 824.

By Representatives Smith of the 134th, England of the 116th, Meadows of the 5th, Willard of the 51st, Smyre of the 135th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to interest and usury generally, so as to clarify that the term "interest" does not include certain fees agreed upon by a financial institution and a depositor in a written agreement between the parties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following Bill of the House:

HB 494.

By Representatives Welch of the 110th, Cheokas of the 138th and Pruett of the 149th:
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 provide for the installation of safety markers on utility lines to provide for adequate visual warning in the use of private airstrips; to provide for definitions; to provide for the powers, authority, and duties of the Department of Transportation; to provide for a schedule of installation fees; to impose a penalty; to provide an appeal process; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations by the department; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The House has disagreed to the Senate amendments to the following Bill of the House:

HB 786.

By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Burns of the 159th and Roberts of the 155th:

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, or fishing licenses, permits, and stamps generally, so as to add a Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; to clarify fees for replacement licenses; to correct a cross-reference; 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 431. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Harbison of the 15th:
A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to handicapped persons, so as to create the Governor's Task Force on Blind and Visually Impaired Persons; to provide for membership; to provide for duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.

SB 432. By Senator Thompson of the 5th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to physicians, acupuncture, physician assistants, cancer and glaucoma treatment, respiratory care, clinical perfusionists, and orthotics and prosthetics practice, so as to repeal provisions relating to use of marijuana for treatment of cancer and glaucoma and provide for medical use of marijuana; to amend Chapter 15 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise tax on marijuana and controlled substances, so as to repeal and reserve provisions providing tax excise exemption for medical marijuana; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.

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SB 433. By Senators Orrock of the 36th, Henson of the 41st, Jackson of the 2nd and Butler of the 55th:
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 provide for the authorization of appropriations for the purposes of obtaining federal financial participation for medical assistance payments to providers of Medicaid expansion under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; to require certain action; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for certain restrictions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
SR 1200. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Jackson of the 2nd and Sims of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on School Discipline; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
SR 1201. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION urging the State Board of Education to study and adopt guidelines for integrating Braille instruction in the classroom so as to enable every blind or visually impaired child to communicate and learn effectively and efficiently; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Youth.
SR 1203. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Staton of the 18th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on 9-1-1 System Modernization; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

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

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HB 1122. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Parsons of the 44th, Morgan of the 39th, Smith of the 41st 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 May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4428), so as to change the compensation of the judges of the state court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1123. By Representatives Ehrhart of the 36th, Setzler of the 35th, Carson of the 46th, Evans of the 42nd, Smith of the 41st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; to provide for an executive assistant and an executive secretary; to provide for the appointment, qualifications, and salaries of such positions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1124. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Gregory of the 34th, Evans of the 42nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Golick of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4234), 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1126. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Setzler of the 35th, Carson of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 184), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4435), so as to provide for a supplement to be paid to each of the judges of the superior court of such circuit and an additional supplement for the chief judge of such circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

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HB 1127. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Setzler of the 35th, Carson of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3732), so as to change the compensation of the judge of the probate court; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1128. By Representatives Henson of the 86th, Drenner of the 85th, Holcomb of the 81st, Jacobs of the 80th, Taylor of the 79th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Clarkston in the County of DeKalb, approved April 21, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3391), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1129. By Representative Pezold of the 133rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Hamilton; to provide for incorporation, corporate boundaries, municipal powers, and exercise of powers; to provide for specific repealer; to provide an effective date; to provide a general repealer; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1130. By Representatives Drenner of the 85th, Henson of the 86th, Holcomb of the 81st, Jacobs of the 80th, Bennett of the 94th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Avondale Estates, approved April 23, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 4886), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city; to provide for a referendum; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal and a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

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HB 1131. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Dunahoo of the 30th, Hawkins of the 27th and Barr of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Hall County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

HB 1132. By Representatives Rogers of the 29th, Hawkins of the 27th, Dunahoo of the 30th and Barr of the 103rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Gainesville Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority as a public body corporate and politic, a political subdivision of the state, and a public corporation to have the responsibility and authority to promote tourism, conventions, and trade shows in the City of Gainesville, Georgia; to provide for the creation and organization of the authority; to provide for the appointment of the directors of the authority and their terms of office, compensation, and qualifications; to provide for meetings; to provide for legislative findings and declaration of purpose; to provide for general powers; to provide for regulations; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing and relative to the general purposes of this Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:
Mr. President:
The Committee on Education and Youth has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 886 Do Pass by substitute
Respectfully submitted, Senator Tippins of the 37th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

The Committee on Ethics 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 Do Pass HB 891 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Jeffares of the 17th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

HB 138 HB 835 HB 998 SR 869 SR 1121

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 772 HB 899 SR 756 SR 973 SR 1175

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Unterman of the 45th District, Chairman

The following Notice of a Minority Report on HB 772 was filed with the Secretary:

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

Committees:
Urban Affairs Administrative Affairs Government Oversight Health and Human Services Natural Resources and the Environment Reapportionment and Redistricting Regulated Industries and Utilities Rules

DEMOCRATIC LEADER

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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To: David Cook, Secretary of the Senate From: Sen. Steve Henson, Democratic Leader Re: Minority Report on HB 772 Date: March 12, 2014
Mr. Secretary:
Pursuant to Senate Rule 2-1.6, I hereby give notice that I will introduce a minority report to be read along with the majority report of House Bill 772.
/s/ Stephen B. Henson Senator Steve Henson Leader, Senate Democratic Caucus

Mr. President:

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

HB 610 HB 714 HB 920 HB 947

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass

HB 645 HB 828 HB 943

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:
OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 240 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor
Mr. David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

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Dear David:
In accordance with the Senate Rules, the Committee on Assignments hereby appoints Senator Brandon Beach, 21st, to serve as Ex-Officio for the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee meeting on March 11, 2014. This appointment shall expire upon the adjournment of the committee meeting.
Sincerely,
/s/ Casey Cagle President of the Senate

Mr. President:

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

HB 449 HB 731 HB 842 HB 973

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass

HB 643 HB 776 HB 890

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator McKoon of the 29th District, Chairman

The following communication was received by the Secretary:
OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 240 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Casey Cagle Lieutenant Governor
March 10, 2014
Mr. David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

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Dear David:
In accordance with the Senate Rules, the Committee on Assignments hereby appoints Senator Mike Dugan to serve as Ex-Officio for the Senate Judiciary Committee meeting on March 11, 2014. This appointment shall expire upon the adjournment of the committee meeting.
Sincerely,
/s/ Casey Cagle Lt. Governor Casey Cagle President of the Senate

Mr. President:

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

HB 348 Do Pass HB 741 Do Pass by substitute

HB 715 Do Pass HB 957 Do Pass

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

Mr. President:
The Committee on Public Safety has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 753 Do Pass by substitute HB 872 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Carter of the 1st District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The Committee on Retirement 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 460 HB 601 HB 937

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 580 HB 761 HB 974

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Millar of the 40th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

SR 410 SR 1190 SR 1192

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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

Mr. President:

The Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate the following action:

HB 775

Pursuant to Senate Rule 2-1.10(b), referred by the Senate Committee on Rules to the Senate Committee on Transportation from the General Calendar.
Respectfully submitted, Senator Mullis of the 53rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

HB 858 HB 1028 HB 1092 SB 389

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 999 Do Pass HB 1090 Do Pass HB 1105 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

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The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 138 HB 601 HB 731 HB 828 HB 891 HB 957 SR 869

HB 348 HB 610 HB 741 HB 835 HB 899 HB 973 SR 973

HB 436 HB 643 HB 753 HB 842 HB 920 HB 974 SR 1121

HB 449 HB 645 HB 761 HB 872 HB 937 HB 998 SR 1175

HB 460 HB 714 HB 772 HB 886 HB 943 SR 410 SR 1190

HB 580 HB 715 HB 776 HB 890 HB 947 SR 756 SR 1192

Senator Seay of the 34th asked unanimous consent that Senator Davis of the 22nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Davis was excused.

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

Golden of the 8th

Jones of the 10th

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Dugan Fort Ginn Gooch Harbison

Harper Heath Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones, B Ligon Lucas McKoon Millar Miller

Mullis Murphy Orrock Ramsey Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, B Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson Williams

Not answering were Senators:

Davis (Excused) Thompson, C.

Golden (Excused)

Jones, E. (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 Carter of the 42nd introduced the chaplain of the day, Dr. Raphael G. Warnock of Atlanta, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.
The following resolution was read and adopted:
SR 1172. By Senators Ginn of the 47th, Harper of the 7th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Gooch of the 51st, Tippins of the 37th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Honorable John "Dickey" Crosby on the occasion of his retirement from the Georgia Senate; and for other purposes.
Senator Ginn of the 47th presented the Honorable John "Dickey" Crosby on the occasion of his retirement from the Georgia Senate, and recognized Wednesday, March 12, 2014, as Alpha Gamma Rho Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 1098, adopted previously. Senator Crosby addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Wilkinson of the 50th recognized the Georgia Young Farmers Association and recognizing February 27, 2014, as Young Farmers Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 804, adopted previously. President Greg Mims addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Jeffares of the 17th recognized the State YMCA of Georgia's Youth Assembly, commended by SR 898, adopted previously. Youth Governor Mason Hicks addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Gooch of the 51st recognized Lumpkin County High School students and faculty for their success in the Taco Bell Graduate for Ms program, commended by SR 984, and Fannin County High School students and faculty for their success in the Taco Bell Graduate for Ms Program, commended by SR 1060, adopted previously. Ms. Jill Key addressed the Senate briefly.
The following resolution was read and adopted:
SR 1211. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th and Ginn of the 47th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Aaron Murray on his extraordinary accomplishments as the quarterback of the University of Georgia football team; and for other purposes.
Senator Cowsert of the 46th recognized Mr. Aaron Murray on his extraordinary accomplishments as the quarterback of the University of Georgia football team, commended by SR 1211. Mr. Aaron Murray addressed the Senate briefly.

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Senator Thompson of the 14th recognized Debra Murdock, the 2014 Georgia High School Principal of the Year, commended by SR 1159, adopted previously.
Senator Staton of the 18th honored the life and memory of Buckner "Buck" Melton, Sr., commended by SR 1197, adopted previously. Buckner Melton, Jr. addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Ginn of the 47th recognized Georgia2Georgia, an effort of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, commended by SR 1176, adopted previously.
Senator Lucas of the 26th recognized Mercer University's men's basketball team, commended by SR 1207, adopted previously. Coach Bob Hoffman addressed the Senate briefly.
Senator Shafer of the 48th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Indran B. Krishnan.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 1204. By Senator James of the 35th: A RESOLUTION recognizing March 13, 2014, as District 35 Legislative Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 1205. By Senators Fort of the 39th, Orrock of the 36th, James of the 35th, Tate of the 38th, Carter of the 42nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lonnie King; and for other purposes.
SR 1206. By Senator Lucas of the 26th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Wilkinson County High School Warriors basketball team; and for other purposes.
SR 1207. By Senators Lucas of the 26th and Staton of the 18th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mercer University's men's basketball team; and for other purposes.
SR 1208. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Raiford Charlie "R.C." Webb and expressing regret at his passing; and for other purposes.

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

Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd

Unterman of the 45th

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 12, 2014 Thirty-seventh Legislative Day

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

SB 389

Harbison of the 15th McKoon of the 29th MUNICIPAL COURT OF COLUMBUS

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act establishing the Municipal Court of Columbus, Georgia, approved August 12, 1915 (Ga. L. 1915, p. 63), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 21, 1997 (Ga. L. 1997, p. 4271), so as to change fees and costs and the provisions relating thereto; to impose a technology fee for the service of dispossessory warrants; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 858

Harbison of the 15th McKoon of the 29th RECORDER'S COURT OF COLUMBUS

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act authorizing the Recorder's Court of Columbus, Georgia, to impose and collect a technology fee for each fine imposed, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4414), so as to increase the amount of such fee; to repeal an automatic repeal of such Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. SUBSTITUTE

HB 999

Balfour of the 9th CITY OF DACULA

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new charter for the City of Dacula, approved February 21, 1978 (Ga. L.

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1978, p. 3040), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries of the city; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Tippins of the 37th Hill of the 32nd Thompson of the 14th Hill of the 6th Thompson of the 33rd Tate of the 38th COBB COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Cobb County, approved June 19, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 2075), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 30, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3808), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to provide for definitions and inclusions; to provide for continuation in office of current members; to provide for election and terms of office of subsequent members; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sims of the 12th Burke of the 11th CITY OF ARLINGTON
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Arlington, Georgia; to provide for incorporation, boundaries, and powers of the city; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Chance of the 16th Seay of the 34th FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Fayette County Public Facilities Authority, approved March 13, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3377), so as to grant the authority power with regard to storm-water management systems; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1105

Williams of the 19th TELFAIR COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal the amendment to the Constitution of Georgia providing that the county officers of Telfair County shall be ineligible to hold office under certain conditions; to provide for a referendum with respect to the effectiveness of the foregoing; to provide for contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. SUBSTITUTE

The substitute to the following bill was put upon its adoption:

*HB 858:

The Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following substitute to HB 858:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act authorizing the Recorder's Court of Columbus, Georgia, to impose and collect a technology fee for each fine imposed, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4414), so as to increase the amount of such fee; to repeal an automatic repeal of such Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. An Act authorizing the Recorder's Court of Columbus, Georgia, to impose and collect a technology fee for each fine imposed, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4414), is amended by revising Section 1 as follows:
"SECTION 1. Upon a finding by the chief judge of the Recorder's Court of Columbus, Georgia, that a need exists for imposition and collection of a technology fee, the clerk of court shall be entitled to charge and collect a technology fee to be set by the court, not to exceed $25.00, as a surcharge to each fine imposed. Technology fees shall be used exclusively to provide for the technological needs of the court as follows: computer hardware purchase, lease, maintenance, and installation; imaging, scanning, facsimile, communications, projection, and printing equipment; and software purchase, lease, maintenance, development, and installation. The funds collected pursuant to this authorization shall be maintained in a segregated fund by the clerk of court and shall be used only for the purposes authorized in this section."

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SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by repealing Section 2 of said Act.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 37, nays 9, and the committee substitute was adopted.
The substitute to the following bill was put upon its adoption:
*HB 1105:
The Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1105:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To repeal the amendment to the Constitution of Georgia providing that the county officers of Telfair County shall be ineligible to hold office under certain conditions; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for a referendum with respect to the effectiveness of the foregoing; to provide for contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. The amendment to the Constitution of Georgia providing that the county officers of Telfair County shall be ineligible to hold office under certain circumstances, which amendment was proposed by 1963 House Resolution No. 102-230, Resolution Act No. 76 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 705) and was continued in force and effect by an Act approved March 25, 1986 (Ga. L. 1986, p. 4527), is hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. The election superintendent of Telfair County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Telfair County for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct such election on the date of the 2014 General Election and shall issue the call and conduct such election as provided by general law. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Telfair County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

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"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Act be approved which repeals the amendment to the Constitution of Georgia that provides that the county officers of Telfair County shall be ineligible to succeed themselves after serving two successive terms?"

All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes," and all persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, Section 1 of this Act shall become of full force and effect immediately. If this Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Section 1 of this Act shall not become effective, and this Act shall be automatically repealed immediately. The expense of such election shall be borne by Telfair County. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.

SECTION 3.
In repealing this local constitutional amendment, it is the intent of the General Assembly to remove the term limits for the county officers of Telfair County who are the sheriff, the clerk of superior court, the judge of the probate court, and the tax commissioner. It is not the intent of the General Assembly to affect the term limitations for the members of the Board of Commissioners of Telfair County who shall remain subject to the term limit provisions of Section 20 of an Act approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 3992), as amended. Consequently, it is the intent of the General Assembly to leave intact the consent order in the case of Clark v. Telfair County, Georgia, Commission, Civil Action No. CV 387-25, United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, Dublin Division, filed October 26, 1988.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 37, nays 9, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath N Henson Y Hill, H

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay

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N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport E Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden
Gooch

Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B E Jones, E E Ligon
Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Y Shafer Sims
Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson E Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the local bills, the yeas were 37, nays 9.

The bills on the Local Consent Calendar, except HB 858 and HB 1105, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

HB 858 and HB 1105, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed by substitute.

Senator Chance of the 16th moved to engross HB 933 and HB 958, which were 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler
Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C Thompson, S

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E Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

E Jones, E E Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Y Tippins Y Tolleson E Unterman Y Wilkinson
Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 32, nays 13; the motion prevailed, and HB 933 and HB 958 were engrossed.

HB 763 HB 904 HB 933 HB 958 HB 702 HB 1080

SENATE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2014 THIRTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATIVE DAY
Georgia Military College; legislative intent language regarding certain postsecondary study beyond second year level; revise (H ED-25th) Epps-144th
Natural Resources, Department of; persons are not aggrieved by listings on hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date; establish (NR&E-20th) McCall-33rd
Sales and use tax; regarding sale or use of certain property used in maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; remove sunset exemption (Substitute)(FIN-54th) Atwood-179th
Revenue and taxation; state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; change certain provisions (Substitute)(FIN-54th) Nimmer-178th
State government; placement of monument on capitol grounds; provide (SI&P-56th) Morris-156th
State government; capitol grounds; provide for placement of statue of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. (Substitute)(SI&P-44th) Smyre-135th
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Mullis of the 53rd, Chairman Senate Rules Committee

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

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HB 763. By Representatives Epps of the 144th, Wilkinson of the 52nd, Cheokas of the 138th, Kidd of the 145th, Peake of the 141st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 9 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to funding, donations, property, and scholarships with respect to the Georgia Military College, so as to revise legislative intent language regarding certain postsecondary study beyond the second year level; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Jones 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke
Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport E Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B E Jones, E E Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

HB 763, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 904. By Representative McCall of the 33rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permit applications and appeals procedures relative to laws enforced by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, so as to establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on the hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date; to provide for 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 Y Balfour
Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby
Davenport Y Davis
Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden
Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B E Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 3.

HB 904, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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The following communications were received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Brandon Beach

Science and Technology

District 21

Transportation

303-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Economic Development

Atlanta, GA 30334

Government Oversight

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 12, 2014

Mr. David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Mr. Cook,

Due to business outside the Senate Chamber, I missed the vote on HB 904. Had I been present, I would have voted Yes.

Sincerely,

/s/ Brandon Beach Senator, District 21

Committees:

Senator Mike Dugan

Economic Development

District 30

Government Oversight

323-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Transportation

Atlanta, GA 30334

Veterans, Military and Homeland Security

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 12, 2014

Mr. David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Mr. Cook,
Due to business outside the Senate Chamber, I missed the vote on HB 904. Had I been present, I would have voted Yes.
Sincerely,
/s/ Mike Dugan Senator, District 30
The Calendar was resumed.
HB 933. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Knight of the 130th, Stephens of the 164th, Williams of the 168th, Watson of the 166th 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 taxes, so as to remove the sunset for the exemption regarding the sale or use of certain property used in the maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Bethel of the 54th.
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
GREG S. GRIFFIN State Auditor (404) 656-2174
February 25, 2014
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 933 (LC 40 0540)

Dear Chairman Channell:

The Georgia State University Fiscal Research Center provided the following narrative on the revenue impact of this bill:

The subject bill 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, 2015, and the subject bill would make the exemption permanent. Based on the analysis detailed below, the revenue loss to the State is estimated to be $16.6 to $22.9 million in fiscal year 2016, rising to $16.9 to $25.1 million in fiscal year 2019. The local revenue loss is estimated to be $12.4 to $17.2 million in fiscal year 2016 and $12.7 to $18.8 million in fiscal year 2019. Fiscal year 2015 is unaffected because the exemption under current law extends to the end of FY 2015.

Note on Related Exemptions
The sales tax exemption that is the subject of this bill is codified by Georgia code section 48-8-3 (86). Other subsections of 48-8-3 provide exemptions that may, to some degree, overlap with the paragraph (86) exemption. Table 1 summarizes the spending that is exempted under each provision. Paragraph (33) exempts, among other things, replacement parts installed in aircraft of common carriers for use in interstate or international transport, but would not apply to replacement parts for business and general aviation (BGA) aircraft. In addition, replacement parts installed on military aircraft are exempt under paragraph (40), but are not part of the analysis that follows.

Paragraph (34.2) exempts machinery used directly in the remanufacturing of aircraft engines and engine parts in a remanufacturing facility, but does not exempt machinery used indirectly, auxiliary equipment, or materials used in construction of the facility. Thus it applies to a portion, but not all of the capital expenditures of the portion of the aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry that is engaged in major engine overhauls. This exemption may also overlap with the exemption for machinery and equipment used in manufacturing generally under code section 48-8-3.2.

Table 1: Summary of Related Exemptions

Code Section Exempting:

48-8-3 (33)

48-8-3 (34.2)

Common carrier parts

X

Common carrier other materials

BGA parts BGA other materials

MRO engine overhaul equipment

X

MRO other equipment

48-8-3 (86)
X X X
X

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MRO Industry Overview
Market research firm IBISWorld estimates the US MRO industry, excluding in-house MRO operations of air transport companies, at approximately $14.0 billion in 2013. Additional aircraft maintenance and repair operations are conducted in-house by airlines and air freight operators. Data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) indicate that, approximately 60 percent of total air transport industry direct maintenance costs in 2012 was outsourced, with the balance conducted in-house. Data from the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) are consistent with this, suggesting that air transport firms' in-house MRO spending accounts for about one-third of total MRO spending and about 40 percent of spending excluding BGA. Thus assuming in-house spending by air transport firms accounts for one-third of the total market, the IBISWorld estimate implies total MRO spending of $21 billion per year. IBISWorld also projects revenue growth in the industry to be slow--about 0.7 percent annually--through 2018 as growing volume and overall inflation are largely offset by declining costs.

ARSA reports a somewhat larger number for total US MRO spending for civil aviation, including in-house MRO operations of air transport companies, at $24.1 billion in 2012. For purposes of this analysis, the overall market size is assumed to fall within the range of $21 to $24 billion in 2013 and to grow at 0.7 percent annually.

MRO Market Segments and Cost Structures
The overall MRO industry, including in-house MRO operations, is comprised of four major services: airframe maintenance, engine overhauls, component maintenance, and line maintenance. Materials purchases account for about half of total spending, according to ARSA estimates, but this cost share as well as the nature of the materials varies widely across the four services. Parts purchases in the engine overhaul segment account for 62 percent of materials purchases, for example, while airframe line maintenance materials consist largely of consumables. A parts share estimate for component maintenance is not available and would vary by type of component (e.g. wheels and brakes versus fuel systems), so a 50 percent figure is assumed. Table 2 summarizes the relative sizes of the four service segments, and the materials and parts costs within each, assuming a $24 billion overall US civil aviation MRO market. For the low, $21 billion estimate of the overall market, all dollar amounts would be reduced by 12.5 percent.

Table 2: MRO Service Segments, and Materials and Parts Costs

Share of Materials Estimated Parts/

Market

/

Materials* Materials

Revenue

Heavy Airframe

21.3% 20.0%

$1.0

10%

Maintenance

Engine Overhaul

40.0% 68.0%

$6.5

62%

Component Maintenance

26.4% 60.0%

$3.8

50%

Line Maintenance

12.3% 18.0%

$0.5

10%

Estimated Parts*
$0.1
$4.0 $1.9 $0.1

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Totals (percents are

49.5%

$11.9

51%

$6.1

averages)

Sources: ARSA and author's calculations.

* Dollars in billions. Assumes a $24 billion US civil MRO market.

As noted above, parts spending by common carriers is exempt under a separate code subsection, but BGA spending on parts is not. The BGA share of spending, based on ARSA data, is estimated at about 20 percent of the total civil aviation MRO spending.
Finally, no estimate is available for equipment purchases for use in MRO operations, but IBISWorld estimates depreciation for the industry at 1.8 percent of revenues. Some portion of capital expenditures, however, would be for items other than equipment (e.g. structures). In the aerospace products and parts manufacturing industry, capital expenditures for machines and equipment (excluding vehicles) in 2011 was about 1.4 percent of revenues. This number is used as a proxy in estimating MRO equipment purchases.

MRO Industry in Georgia
Based on industry employment in Georgia as a share of the US total, ARSA estimates Georgia's MRO market in 2012 to be about $1.93 billion, 8 percent of the US market. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on employment in two key aircraft maintenance job classifications--aircraft mechanics and service technicians, and avionics technicians--largely confirms this estimate as the Georgia share of U.S. employment in these two occupational classifications was about 7.1 percent in 2012. Notably, employment in these occupations in Georgia grew by about 8.6 percent annually from 2008 through 2012 compared to 0.24 percent nationally, resulting in a 44 percent increase in Georgia's share from 4.9 percent in 2009. Much of this growth came in 2010 with a 40 percent increase over 2009, resulting in part from an airline merger along with a partial recovery in industry employment nationally from the 2009 recession lows, but growth has continued ahead of the national pace since 2010. Over the two years through 2012, Georgia employment in these occupations grew by more than 8 percent while national employment was essentially unchanged.

It is assumed that the Georgia share of the US market in 2013 is 8 percent, with low and high estimates, respectively, based on this share remaining flat at 8 percent or rising to 9 percent in five years, which equates to a growth rate for the Georgia market of about 3.1 percent annually in the high case versus growing with the US market at 0.7 percent per year. Table 3 summarizes.

Table 3: Georgia MRO Market

($ millions)

2013

2014

2015

2016

US market size low $21,000 $21,147 $21,295 high $24,000 $24,168 $24,337

$21,444 $24,507

GA market size low $1,680 $1,692 $1,704 $1,716

high $1,920 $1,980 $2,041

$2,104

2017
$21,594 $24,679
$1,728 $2,169

2018
$21,745 $24,852
$1,740 $2,236

2019
$21,897 $25,026
$1,752 $2,305

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Estimates of materials and parts purchases in Georgia are assumed to be 49.5 percent of total spending with the resulting amounts comprised of 51 percent parts and the remaining 49 percent other materials (consumables and other materials that do not become component parts of the aircraft). To arrive at amounts taxable upon expiration of the exemption that is the subject of this bill, materials and parts spending is reduced first by common carrier parts spending, which is assumed to be 80 percent of total parts spending, with the balance for BGA aircraft.

Next, an adjustment must be made for the estimated portion of spending attributable to Georgia registered aircraft, which remains taxable under current law and under the subject bill. It is assumed that common carriers operating on an interstate or international scale have flexibility to register aircraft outside of Georgia to benefit from the Georgia tax exemption.

For BGA aircraft, on the other hand, the portion of spending attributable to Georgia aircraft is estimated to be at least 33 percent, the ratio of the Georgia share of aircraft registrations to its share of the MRO market, but may reasonably be expected to be much higher. For the high eligible spending estimate, the smaller, a one-third Georgiaregistered share of BGA spending is assumed while for the low eligible spending estimate, it is assumed to be twice that or two-thirds of BGA spending.

As for MRO equipment purchases, these are projected at 1.4 percent of Georgia MRO spending, reduced by the 40 percent share of that spending attributable to engine overhauls, which is assumed to be exempt under a separate code provision. Spending amounts based on these assumptions are summarized in Table 4.

Table 4: Estimated Spending on Maintenance Materials, Parts, and Equipment (MMPE)

($ millions)

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Estimated gross materials

low

$863 $869 $875 $881 $887 $894

and parts

high $1,010 $1,041 $1,073 $1,106 $1,140 $1,176

Less:

Common carrier parts

low -$352 -$355 -$357 -$360 -$362 -$365

high -$412 -$425 -$438 -$451 -$465 -$480

GA-registered share of BGA

low -$115 -$116 -$117 -$118 -$118 -$119

high

-$67 -$69 -$72 -$74 -$76 -$78

Net eligible materials and parts low

$396 $399 $401 $404 $407 $410

high

$530 $547 $564 $581 $599 $618

MRO equipment purchases

low

$14

$14

$14

$15

$15

$15

high

$17

$17

$18

$18

$19

$19

Total eligible spending

low

$410 $413 $416 $419 $422 $425

high $547 $564 $581 $599 $618 $637

Finally, the revenue loss to the State and to local governments is estimated in Table 5. State revenue losses are 4 percent of total eligible spending, adjusted to fiscal year basis

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by averaging the overlapping calendar year amounts from Table 4--e.g. FY 2019 would be based on the average of calendar 2018 and 2019 eligible spending. The revenue effect for FY 2015 is zero because the current exemption extends to June 30, 2015. Local estimates assume a local sales and use tax rate of 3 percent.

Table 5: Estimated Revenue Loss

Fiscal Years ($ millions) 2015

2016

2017

State:

Low

$0.0

$16.6

$16.7

High

$0.0

$22.9

$23.6

Local:

Low

$0.0

$12.4

$12.5

High

$0.0

$17.2

$17.7

2018
$16.8 $24.3 $12.6 $18.3

2019
$16.9 $25.1 $12.7 $18.8

Sincerely,

/s/ Greg S. Griffin State Auditor

/s/ Teresa A. MacCartney, Director Office of Planning and Budget

The Senate Finance Committee offered the following substitute to HB 933:

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 taxes, so as to remove the sunset for the exemption regarding the sale or use of certain property used in the maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; to provide for an exemption for a civil rights museum; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes, is amended by revising paragraphs (86) and (88) as follows:
"(86) For the period commencing on July 1, 2007, and ending on June 30, 2015, the 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;"
"(88)(A) Notwithstanding any provision of Code Section 48-8-63 to the contrary, from July 1, 2009, until July 30, 2015, sales of tangible personal property to, or used in or for the new construction of, a civil rights museum.

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(B) As used in this paragraph, the term 'civil rights museum' means a museum which is constructed after July 1, 2009; is owned or operated by an organization which is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; has more than 70,000 40,000 square feet of space; and has associated facilities, including, but not limited to, special event space and retail space. (C) Any person making a sale of tangible personal property for the purpose specified in this paragraph shall collect the tax imposed on this sale unless the purchaser furnishes such person with an exemption determination letter issued by the commissioner certifying that the purchaser is entitled to purchase the tangible personal property without paying the tax. (D) The exemption provided for under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall not apply to sales of tangible personal property that occur after the museum is opened to the public;"
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 Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath N Henson N Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B E Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson N Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 39, nays 14.
HB 933, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.
HB 958. By Representatives Nimmer of the 178th, Coomer of the 14th, Riley of the 50th, England of the 116th, Harbin of the 122nd 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 change certain provisions relating to the state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; to provide for a new exemption from state sales and use taxes to qualified food banks; to provide for a new exemption from state sales and use taxes for covered items on specified dates; to provide a new exemption for purchase of energy efficient products or water efficient products to extend the exemption from state sales and use taxes for competitive projects of regional significance; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Bethel of the 54th.
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
GREG S. GRIFFIN State Auditor (404) 656-2174
February 21, 2014
Honorable Mickey Channell, Chairman House Ways and Means Committee State Capitol, Room 133 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: Fiscal Note House Bill 958 (LC 34 4112-EC)

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Dear Chairman Channell:
The Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia provided the following narrative on the revenue impact of this bill:
This legislation amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-7-40.26 to extend the income tax credit for qualified interactive entertainment production companies, allowing up to $12.5 million in additional income tax credits for the period January 1, 2014, to January 1, 2015, and $12.5 million for the period January 1, 2015, to January 1, 2016. The legislation also amends O.C.G.A. Section 48-8-3 to provide an exemption for a limited period of time from the sales and use tax imposed pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 48-8-30 relating to qualified food banks, back to school sales, energy efficient and water efficient products, and competitive projects of regional significance. For qualified food banks, the exemption would apply to certain sales of eligible food and beverages occurring July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2016. The back to school sales tax holiday would apply to qualified sales occurring on August 1 and August 2, 2014, and on July 31, 2015, and August 1, 2015. The sales tax holiday for energy and water efficient appliances would occur on October 3, 2014 through and including October 5, 2014. The legislation's effective date is upon approval by the Governor or becoming law without such approval.
Qualified Interactive Entertainment Production Companies The legislation extends for two additional years the income tax credit known as the Georgia Entertainment Promotion Tax Credit to qualified interactive entertainment companies. It would allow qualified companies to take an income tax credit of up to $5 million per company with the aggregate credit of all companies not to exceed $12.5 million for the period of January 1, 2014, to January 1, 2015, and not to exceed $12.5 million for the period January 1, 2015, to January 1, 2016, for a total amount of $25 million. Under current law, a total amount of $25 million has been available for qualified interactive entertainment companies for tax years 2013 and 2014.
The credit is available only for projects specified in Rule 159-1-1-.07 of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia and approved by the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD). Each company seeking to utilize the credit must complete the certification application process required by Rule 159-1-1-.04, which includes providing a synopsis of the project to GDEcD along with a certification application not earlier than 90 days before the start of an interactive entertainment production. According to GDEcD, for tax years 2012 and 2013, the full amount available to be utilized under current law ($25 million) has been certified. This legislation provides an additional $25 million for tax years 2014 and 2015, and GDEcD expects to fully certify such additional amount. No certifications will be issued before July 1, 2014, and accordingly the revenue impact will occur beginning in FY2015.

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The following table shows the legislation's total estimated revenue impact with respect to qualified interactive entertainment production companies for the two-year period beginning FY2015 through FY2016:

Table 1: Total State Revenue Impact

FY2015

FY2016

Total

-$12,500,000 -$12,500,000 -$25,000,000

Qualified Food Banks The legislation extends the current exemption from sales and use tax of sales of food and food ingredients to a qualified food bank to the period beginning on July 1, 2014, and ending on June 30, 2016.
The Georgia Food Bank Association (GFBA) provided data on the dollar value of food purchased by qualified food banks between 2011 and 2013. According to the GFBA, the dollar value of food purchased in 2011, 2012, and 2013 was $8,387,000, $9,000,000, and $12,226,673, respectively. The value of food purchased for fiscal years 2015 and 2016 was estimated by applying a trend calculated from the GFBA data.
To estimate the revenue impacts of the exemptions relating to qualified food banks, the current 4% state sales and use tax rate and 3% local sales and use tax rate were applied to the projected food purchases by qualified food banks for fiscal years 2015 and 2016. The following tables show the legislation's total estimated revenue impact with respect to qualified food banks for the two-year period beginning FY2015 through FY2016:

Table 2: Total State Revenue Impact

FY2015

FY2016

Total

-$658,769 -$800,935

-$1,459,704

Table 3: Total Local Government Revenue Impact

FY2015

FY2016

Total

-$494,077 -$600,701

-$1,094,778

Back to School Sales Tax Holiday The legislation specifies that sales of covered items are exempt from sales and use taxes for sales occurring on August 1, 2014, and August 2, 2014, and again on July 31, 2015, and August 1, 2015. Covered items mean articles of clothing and footwear with a sales price of $100.00 or less per article of clothing or pair of footwear, excluding accessories such as jewelry, handbags, umbrellas, eyewear, watches, and watchbands. Also covered is a single purchase, with a sales price of $1,000.00 or less, of personal computers and personal computer related accessories purchased for noncommercial home or personal use. Further, noncommercial purchases of general school supplies to be utilized in the

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classroom or in classroom related activities, such as homework, up to a sales price of $20.00 per item including pens, pencils, notebooks, paper, book bags, calculators, dictionaries, thesauruses, and children's books and books listed on approved school reading lists for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade will be exempt from sales and use taxes.

The annual revenue impact of sales tax holidays for school related purchases for FY2015 and FY2016 was estimated by using as a base monthly sales and use tax data from the Georgia Department of Revenue for 2005 through 2013, adjusted to account for seasonal purchasing patterns and the presence or absence of prior sales tax holidays. To estimate sales in future years and the resulting revenue impacts, a regression analysis was performed taking into account Georgia population and personal income obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis, respectively, monthly variations in sales and use tax collections, the presence or absence of prior sales tax holidays, and historical growth in sales and use tax collections.

The following tables show the legislation's total estimated revenue impact with respect to the back to school sales tax holiday for the two-year period beginning FY2015 through FY2016:

Table 4: Total State Revenue Impact

FY2015

FY2016

Total

-$40,448,367 -$41,661,818 -$82,110,185

Table 5: Total Local Government Revenue Impact

FY2015

FY2016

Total

-$30,336,275 -$31,246,364 -$61,582,639

Energy and Water Efficient Appliances The legislation specifies that sales of energy efficient or water efficient products with a sales price of $1,500 or less per product purchased for noncommercial or home use will be exempt from sales and use taxes for sales occurring between 12:01 a.m. on October 3, 2014, through 12:00 midnight on October 5, 2014.

The revenue impact of the energy and water efficiency sales tax holiday was estimated by using sales data, pricing, and market penetration data for qualified products to calculate the tax collections on these items that would be lost due to the holiday. The Georgia Small Business Development Center provided data on the annual sales data for clothes washers, dishwashers, refrigerators, and room air conditioners. Information on the average retail price of Energy Star products and the market penetration of Energy Star products in those categories accessed from the Energy Star website were then used to calculate the portion of total sales that would qualify for the exemption. Sales information on other product categories that qualify was not available, so those products were not included in this analysis. Other states that have instituted a sales tax holiday for

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energy and water efficient products have estimated that 5% of total annual sales of qualified products occur during the sales tax holiday. The state sales tax rate of 4% was applied to 5% of the total annual sales of qualified products to estimate the state revenue impact. An average sales tax rate of 3% was applied to 5% of the total annual sales of qualified products to estimate the local revenue impact.
The following tables show the legislation's total estimated revenue impact with respect to the sales and use tax exemption for energy and water efficient appliances for FY2015. Note that this portion of the bill has no impact on revenues in FY2016.

Table 6: Total State Revenue Impact

FY2015

FY2016

Total

-$748,468

$0

-$748,468

Table 7: Total Local Government Revenue Impact

FY2015

FY2016

Total

-$561,351

$0

-$561,351

Competitive Projects of Regional Significance The legislation extends the sales and use tax exemption through June 30, 2016, for construction materials used in a competitive project of regional significance. Under current law, the commissioner of GDEcD is authorized to establish guidelines for determining whether a project is a competitive project of regional significance. GDEcD provided estimates on the expected use of this discretionary authority. These estimates are a revenue change of -$21 million in each fiscal year during which the exemption is in place. The change in local sales tax revenues associated with this estimate is -$14.7 million each fiscal year.
The following tables show the legislation's total estimated revenue impact with respect to competitive projects of regional significance for the two-year period beginning FY2015 through FY2016:

Table 8: Total State Revenue Impact

FY2015

FY2016

Total

-$21,000,000 -$21,000,000 -$42,000,000

Table 9: Total Local Government Revenue Impact

FY2015

FY2016

Total

-$14,700,000 -$14,700,000 -$29,400,000

Summary The following tables show the legislation's estimated total revenue impact for all sections for the two-year period beginning FY2015 through FY2016:

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Table 10: Total State Revenue Impact

FY2015

FY2016

Total

-$75,355,604 -$75,962,753 -$151,318,357

Table 11: Total Local Government Revenue Impact

FY2015

FY2016

Total

-$46,091,703 -$46,547,065 -$92,638,768

Sincerely,
/s/ Greg S. Griffin State Auditor
/s/ Teresa A. MacCartney, Director Office of Planning and Budget
The Senate Finance Committee offered the following substitute to HB 958:
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 relating to the state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; to provide for a new exemption from state sales and use taxes to qualified food banks; to provide for a new exemption from state sales and use taxes for covered items on specified dates; to provide a new exemption for purchase of energy efficient products or water efficient products to extend the exemption from state sales and use taxes for competitive projects of regional significance; 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 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended by revising paragraph (7) of subsection (b) and subsection (e) of Code Section 48-7-40.26, relating to the income tax credit for film, video, or digital production, as follows:
"(7) 'Qualified interactive entertainment production company' means a company whose gross income is less than $100 million that is primarily engaged in qualified production activities related to interactive entertainment which has been approved by the Department of Economic Development. that:
(A) Maintains a business location physically located in Georgia;

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(B) In the calendar year directly preceding the start of the taxable year of the qualified interactive entertainment production company, had a total aggregate payroll of $500,000.00 or more for employees working within the state; (C) Has gross income less than $100 million for the taxable year; and (D) Is primarily engaged in qualified production activities related to interactive entertainment which have been approved by the Department of Economic Development. This term shall not mean or include any form of business owned, affiliated, or controlled, in whole or in part, by any company or person which is in default on any tax obligation of the state, or a loan made by the state or a loan guaranteed by the state." "(e)(1) In no event shall the aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section for qualified interactive entertainment production companies and affiliates exceed $25 million for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and before January 1, 2014. The maximum credit for any qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates shall be $5 million for such taxable year. When the $25 million cap is reached, the tax credit for qualified interactive entertainment production companies shall expire for such period taxable years. (2) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2014, and before January 1, 2015, the amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section for qualified interactive entertainment production companies and affiliates shall not exceed $12.5 million. (3) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2015, and before January 1, 2016, the amount of tax credits allowed under this Code section for qualified interactive entertainment production companies and affiliates shall not exceed $12.5 million. (4) The tax credits allowed under this Code section for qualified interactive entertainment production companies and affiliates shall not be available for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2016. (5) The maximum allowable credit claimed for any qualified interactive entertainment production company and its affiliates shall not exceed $1.5 million in any single year. (6) The commissioner shall allow the tax credits for qualified interactive entertainment production companies on a first come, first served basis based on the date the credits are claimed. (7) No qualified interactive entertainment production company shall be allowed to claim an amount of tax credits under this Code section for any single year in excess of its total aggregate payroll expended to employees working within this state for the calendar year directly preceding the start of the year the qualified interactive entertainment production company claims the tax credits. Any amount in excess of such limit shall not be eligible for carry forward to the succeeding years' tax liability, nor shall such excess amount be eligible for use against the qualified interactive entertainment production company's quarterly or monthly payment under Code

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Section 48-7-103, nor shall such excess amount be assigned, sold, or transferred to any other taxpayer. (8) Before the Department of Economic Development issues its approval to the qualified interactive entertainment production company for the qualified production activities related to interactive entertainment, the qualified interactive entertainment production company must certify to the department that:
(A) The qualified interactive entertainment production company maintains a business location physically located in this state; and (B) The qualified interactive entertainment production company had expended a total aggregate payroll of $500,000.00 or more for employees working within this state during the calendar year directly preceding the start of the taxable year of the qualified interactive entertainment production company. The department shall issue a certification that the qualified interactive entertainment production company meets the requirements of this paragraph; provided, however, that the department shall not issue any certifications before July 1, 2014. The qualified interactive entertainment production company shall provide such certification to the Department of Economic Development. The Department of Economic Development shall not issue its approval until it receives such certification. (2) The commissioner shall allow the tax credits for qualified interactive entertainment production companies on a first come, first served basis based on the date the credits are claimed. When the $25 million cap is reached, the tax credit for qualified interactive entertainment production companies shall expire."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising subparagraph (A) of paragraph (57.1), paragraph (75), paragraph (82), and subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (93) of Code Section 48-8-3, relating to state sales and use tax exemptions, as follows:
"(57.1)(A) From July 1, 2006 2014, until June 30, 2010 2016, sales of food and food ingredients to a qualified food bank." "(75)(A) The sale of any covered item eligible property. The exemption provided by this paragraph shall apply applies only to sales occurring during periods:
(i) Commencing at 12:01 A.M. on August 10, 2012 August 1, 2014, and concluding at 12:00 Midnight on August 11, 2012 August 2, 2014; and (ii) Commencing at 12:01 A.M. on August 9, 2013 July 31, 2015, and concluding at 12:00 Midnight on August 10, 2013 August 1, 2015. (B) As used in this paragraph, the term 'covered item' shall mean: (i) 'Clothing' means all human wearing apparel suitable for general use and includes footwear. The term 'clothing' excludes belt buckles sold separately; costume masks sold separately; patches and emblems sold separately; sewing equipment and supplies, including but not limited to knitting needles, patterns, pins, scissors, sewing machines, sewing needles, tape measures, and thimbles; sewing materials that become part of clothing, including but not limited to buttons, fabric, lace, thread, yarn, and zippers; and clothing accessories or equipment.

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(ii) 'Clothing accessories or equipment' means incidental items worn on the person or in conjunction with clothing. (iii) 'Computer' means an electronic device that accepts information in digital or similar form and manipulates it for a result based on a sequence of instructions. The term 'computer' excludes cellular phones. (iv) 'Computer software' means a set of coded instructions designed to cause a computer or automatic data processing equipment to perform a task. (v) 'Eligible property' means:
(i)(I) Articles of clothing and footwear with a sales price of $100.00 or less per article of clothing or pair of footwear, excluding accessories such as jewelry, handbags, umbrellas, eyewear, watches, and watchbands item; (ii)(II) A single purchase, with a sales price of $1,000.00 or less, of personal computers and personal computer related accessories purchased for noncommercial home or personal use, including personal computer base units and keyboards, personal digital assistants, handheld computers, monitors, other peripheral devices, modems for Internet and network access, and nonrecreational software, whether or not they are to be utilized in association with the personal computer base unit. Computer and computer related accessories shall not include furniture and any systems, devices, software, or peripherals designed or intended primarily for recreational use Computers, computer components, and prewritten computer software purchased for noncommercial home or personal use with a sales price of $1,000.00 or less per item; and (iii)(III) Noncommercial purchases of general school School supplies, school art supplies, school computer supplies, and school instructional materials purchased for noncommercial use to be utilized in the classroom or in classroom related activities, such as homework, up to with a sales price of $20.00 or less per item including pens, pencils, notebooks, paper, book bags, calculators, dictionaries, thesauruses, and children's books and books listed on approved school reading lists for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. (vi) 'Prewritten computer software' means computer software, including prewritten upgrades, which is not designed and developed by the author or other creator to the specifications of a specific purchaser. The combining of two or more prewritten computer software programs or prewritten portions thereof does not cause the combination to be other than prewritten computer software. Prewritten computer software includes software designed and developed by the author or other creator to the specifications of a specific purchaser when it is sold to a person other than the specific purchaser. Where a person modifies or enhances computer software of which the person is not the author or creator, the person shall be deemed to be the author or creator only of such person's modifications or enhancements. Prewritten computer software or a prewritten portion thereof that is modified or enhanced to any degree, where such modification or enhancement is designed and developed to the specifications of a specific purchaser, remains prewritten computer software; provided, however, that where there is a reasonable,

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separately stated charge or an invoice or other statement of the price given to the purchaser for such modification or enhancement, such modification or enhancement shall not constitute prewritten computer software. (vii) 'School art supply' means an item commonly used by a student in a course of study for artwork. (viii) 'School computer supply' means an item commonly used by a student in a course of study in which a computer is used. (ix) 'School instructional material' means written material commonly used by a student in a course of study as a reference and to learn the subject being taught. (x) 'School supply' means an item commonly used by a student in a course of study. (C) The exemption provided by this paragraph shall not apply to rentals, sales in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment, restaurant, or airport or to purchases for trade, business, or resale. (D) The commissioner shall promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer this paragraph including but not be limited to a list of those articles and items qualifying for the exemption pursuant to this paragraph;" "(82)(A) Purchase of energy efficient products Energy Star Qualified Products or water efficient products WaterSense Products with a sales price of $1,500.00 or less per product purchased for noncommercial home or personal use. The exemption provided by this paragraph shall apply only to sales occurring during periods: (i) Commencing at 12:01 A.M. on October 5, 2012 October 3, 2014, and concluding at 12:00 Midnight on October 7, 2012 October 5, 2014; and (ii) Commencing at 12:01 A.M. on October 4, 2013 October 2, 2015, and concluding at 12:00 Midnight on October 6, 2013 October 4, 2015. (B) As used in this paragraph, the term: (i) 'Energy efficient product' 'Energy Star Qualified Product' means any energy efficient product for noncommercial home or personal use consisting of any dishwasher, clothes washer, air conditioner, ceiling fan, fluorescent light bulb, dehumidifier, programmable thermostat, refrigerator, door, or window which has been designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Department of Energy as meeting or exceeding each such agency's energy saving efficiency requirements or which have been designated as meeting or exceeding such requirements under each such agency's Energy Star program that meets the energy efficient guidelines set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Department of Energy and is authorized to carry the Energy Star label. (ii) 'Water efficient product' means any product used for the conservation or efficient use of water which has been designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as meeting or exceeding such agency's water saving efficiency requirements or which has been designated as meeting or exceeding such requirements under such agency's Water Sense program 'WaterSense Product' means a product authorized to bear the United States

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Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense label. (C) The exemption provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall not apply to purchases of energy efficient products Energy Star Qualified Products or water efficient products WaterSense Products purchased for trade, business, or resale. (D) The commissioner shall promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer this paragraph;" "(93)(A) For the period commencing January 1, 2012, until June 30, 2014 2016, sales of tangible personal property used for and in the construction of a competitive project of regional significance. (B) The exemption provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall apply to purchases made during the entire time of construction of the competitive project of regional significance so long as such project meets the definition of a 'competitive project of regional significance' within the period commencing January 1, 2012, until June 30, 2014 2016."

SECTION 3.
(a) This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) Section 1 of this Act shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2014.

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson N Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L

Y Mullis Y Murphy
Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
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N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B E Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 3.

HB 958, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Carter of the 42nd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

HB 702. By Representatives Morris of the 156th, Battles of the 15th and Nix of the 69th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a monument depicting the Ten Commandments, Preamble to the state Constitution, and Preamble to the United States Constitution; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B E Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L Y James

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B

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Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Jeffares Jones, B E Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson
Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 40, nays 10.

HB 702, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1080. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Brooks of the 55th, O`Neal of the 146th, Abrams of the 89th, Wilkinson of the 52nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a statue of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Davenport of the 44th.

The Senate State Institutions and Property Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1080:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a statue of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:

"ARTICLE 5
50-3-105. (a) There shall be placed upon the capitol grounds of the state capitol building or in another prominent place a statue of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., subject to the

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availability of private funds for such purpose. (b) Unless public safety concerns warrant postponement, such monument shall be procured and placed as soon as practicable but not before the state has been granted any intellectual property license necessary for purposes 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.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert
Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James
Jeffares Jones, B E Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 1.

HB 1080, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

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Committees:

Senator Mike Crane

Retirement

District 28

Special Judiciary

325-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building State Institutions and Property

Atlanta, GA 30334

State and Local Governmental Operations

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 12, 2014

Mr. David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Mr. Cook,

Due to business outside the Senate Chamber, I missed the vote on HB 1080. Had I been present, I would have voted Yes.

Sincerely,

/s/ Mike Crane Senator, District 28

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

Mr. President:

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

HB 1134. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Deffenbaugh of the 1st and Tarvin of the 2nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Fort Oglethorpe, approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3892), as amended, so as to provide for the use of certain lands; to provide for the powers and duties of the mayor; to provide for conflicts of interest, disclosure of conflicts, proper use of public property, ethical prohibitions, disqualifications, complaints, ethics commission, and appeals; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Senator Mullis of the 53rd moved to suspend the Senate Rules to first read legislation and assign it to committee. There was no objection.
The following Senate legislation was introduced, read the first time and referred to committee:
SR 1218. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Gooch of the 51st and Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Move Over Law Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.
Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate adjourn until 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2014.
The motion prevailed, and the President announced the Senate adjourned at 1:16 p.m.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, March 13, 2014
Thirty-eighth Legislative Day

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 1:00 p.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 messages were received from the House through Mr. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:

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

HB 1133.

By Representatives Randall of the 142nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Epps of the 144th and Peake of the 141st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the restructuring of the government of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County," approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5595), as amended, so as to provide that for certain purposes, commissioners shall be eligible to participate in health care benefits; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1135. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Ellijay in Gilmer County, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3881), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries of the city and exclude certain territory from the City of Ellijay; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1136.

By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Holcomb of the 81st and Oliver of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Brookhaven 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

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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 1137. By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th and Moore of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating 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 April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3679), and an Act approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3648), so as to provide for the terms and manner of election of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for wards; to provide for qualifications; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for removal from office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1138. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st and Taylor of the 79th:
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 the corporate limits; to authorize certain tax exemptions; to prohibit certain annexation efforts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1139. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st and Taylor of the 79th:
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 the corporate limits; to authorize certain tax exemptions; to prohibit certain annexation efforts; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1140. By Representatives Peake of the 141st, Dickey of the 140th and Randall of the 142nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act creating a public body corporate and politic, as an instrumentality of the County of Bibb and City of Macon, and to be known as the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority," approved February 27, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 2323),

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as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 7, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3600), so as to provide for membership on the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1141. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th and Talton of the 147th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Byron 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 1142. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st and Bryant of the 162nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the holding of a nonbinding referendum in the City of Port Wentworth on the question of whether the electors of the City of Port Wentworth favor a portion of the city joining a special district for transit services which are provided by the Chatham Area Transit Authority in order to provide transit services in such area; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1143. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the holding of a nonbinding referendum in the City of Pooler on the question of whether the electors of the City of Pooler favor a portion of the city joining a special district for transit services which are provided by the Chatham Area Transit Authority in order to provide transit services in such area; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 1144. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Evans of the 42nd, Smith of the 41st, Ehrhart of the 36th, Carson of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2760), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4194), so as to provide for annexation of certain property; 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:

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SB 235.

By Senators Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd and Gooch of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to change the definition of the term "firefighter"; to provide for creditable service for certain prior service; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 299.

By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-2-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to promulgation of minimum standards and procedures for protection of natural resources, environment, and vital areas of the state, so as to provide flexibility for establishing watershed protection standards; 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 213.

By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Sims of the 12th, Burke of the 11th, Hill of the 4th, Chance of the 16th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Flint River Drought Protection Act," so as to clarify legislative intent; to revise definitions; to expand programs and provide for completion of new studies; to provide for additional powers of the director; to provide for new irrigation efficiency requirements; to provide for participation in augmented flow programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

SR 746.

By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Hill of the 32nd, Dugan of the 30th, Miller of the 49th and others:
A RESOLUTION expressing support for the State Plan for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias; and for other purposes.

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SR 828.

By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Emergency Relocation of Abused Adults; and for other purposes.

SR 868.

By Senators Albers of the 56th, Jones of the 25th, Hill of the 6th and Dugan of the 30th:
A RESOLUTION authorizing the granting of nonexclusive easements for the construction, 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 the counties of Appling, Barrow, Bibb, Bryan, Fulton, Gordon, Jasper, Laurens, McIntosh, Monroe, Toombs, and Troup; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SR 896.

By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Jeffares of the 17th and Harper of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Georgia Legacy Program; and for other purposes.

SR 941.

By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Hill of the 6th, Mullis of the 53rd and Miller of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION urging Congress to grow the United States economy by increasing the number of visas designed to permit Korean citizens possessing skills in a specialty occupation to work in the United States; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following Bills of the House:

HB 770.

By Representatives Efstration of the 104th, Pak of the 108th, Ballinger of the 23rd, Lindsey of the 54th and Cooper of the 43rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to damage to and intrusion upon property, so as to create the crime of home invasion; to provide for a definition; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 838.

By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Golick of the 40th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Powell of the 171st, Hamilton of the 24th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to invasions of privacy,

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so as to prohibit the transmission of photography or video depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for venue; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following Bill of the House:

HB 215. By Representative Benton of the 31st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to superior courts, so as to change provisions relating to filings in the clerk's office; to increase fees for certain filings; to change provisions relating to office hours; 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 1115.

By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Jones of the 47th, Lindsey of the 54th, Rice of the 95th 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, particularly by an Act approved April 2, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4065), as amended, so as to change certain definitions; to change certain provisions regarding written consent of property owners; to change provisions relating to the appointment of district board members; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1146. By Representatives Burns of the 159th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the board of education for the Effingham County School District, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4596), as amended, so as to change the compensation for members of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide for 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:

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SB 418. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Chickamauga in Walker County, Georgia; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The following House legislation was read the first time and referred to committee:
HB 1133. By Representatives Randall of the 142nd, Beverly of the 143rd, Epps of the 144th and Peake of the 141st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the restructuring of the government of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County," approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5595), as amended, so as to provide that for certain purposes, commissioners shall be eligible to participate in health care benefits; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1134. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Deffenbaugh of the 1st and Tarvin of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Fort Oglethorpe, approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3892), as amended, so as to provide for the use of certain lands; to provide for the powers and duties of the mayor; to provide for conflicts of interest, disclosure of conflicts, proper use of public property, ethical prohibitions, disqualifications, complaints, ethics commission, and appeals; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1135. By Representative Ralston of the 7th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Ellijay in Gilmer County, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3881), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries of the city and exclude certain territory from the City of Ellijay; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

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HB 1136. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Holcomb of the 81st and Oliver of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Brookhaven 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1137. By Representatives Turner of the 21st, Caldwell of the 20th and Moore of the 22nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating 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 April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3679), and an Act approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3648), so as to provide for the terms and manner of election of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for wards; to provide for qualifications; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for removal from office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1138. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st and Taylor of the 79th:
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 the corporate limits; to authorize certain tax exemptions; to prohibit certain annexation efforts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1139. By Representatives Holcomb of the 81st and Taylor of the 79th:
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 the corporate limits; to authorize certain tax exemptions; to prohibit certain annexation efforts; to

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provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1140. By Representatives Peake of the 141st, Dickey of the 140th and Randall of the 142nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act creating a public body corporate and politic, as an instrumentality of the County of Bibb and City of Macon, and to be known as the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority," approved February 27, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 2323), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 7, 1985 (Ga. L. 1985, p. 3600), so as to provide for membership on the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1141. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th and Talton of the 147th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of the City of Byron 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 Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1142. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st and Bryant of the 162nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the holding of a nonbinding referendum in the City of Port Wentworth on the question of whether the electors of the City of Port Wentworth favor a portion of the city joining a special district for transit services which are provided by the Chatham Area Transit Authority in order to provide transit services in such area; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1143. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the holding of a nonbinding referendum in the City of Pooler on the question of whether the electors of the

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City of Pooler favor a portion of the city joining a special district for transit services which are provided by the Chatham Area Transit Authority in order to provide transit services in such area; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

HB 1144. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Evans of the 42nd, Smith of the 41st, Ehrhart of the 36th, Carson of the 46th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2760), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4194), so as to provide for annexation of certain property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

The following committee reports were read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:
The Committee on Education and Youth has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 897 Do Pass by substitute SR 1201 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Tippins of the 37th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

HB 295 HB 757 HB 819 HB 954 HB 1000

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

HB 729 HB 816 HB 900 HB 983

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

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

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Mr. President:

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

HB 251 HB 913 HB 966

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute

HB 885 HB 914 HB 990

Do Pass by substitute 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 Nan Orrock District 36 121-C State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees:
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Government Oversight Health and Human Services Higher Education Urban Affairs

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

To: From: Re: Date:

David Cook, Secretary of the Senate Sen. Nan Orrock Minority Report on HB 990 March 13, 2014

Mr. Secretary:

Pursuant to Senate Rule 2-1.6, I hereby give notice that I will introduce a minority report to be read along with the majority report of House Bill 990.

/s/ Nan Orrock, 36 Senator Nan Orrock

Mr. President:
The Committee on Higher Education 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 490 HB 788 HB 810

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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

Mr. President:

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

HB 707 Do Pass by substitute

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

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Ed Harbison District 15 431 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees:
Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Banking and Financial Institutions Insurance and Labor Interstate Cooperation Reapportionment and Redistricting Regulated Industries and Utilities

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

To: From: Re: Date:

David Cook, Secretary of the Senate Sen. Ed Harbison Minority Report on HB 707 March 13, 2014

Mr. Secretary:

Pursuant to Senate Rule 2-1.6, I hereby give notice that I will introduce a minority report to be read along with the majority report of House Bill 707.
Senator Ed Harbison /s/ Ed Harbison

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Mr. President:

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

HB 438 HB 701 HB 758

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator McKoon of the 29th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

HB 271 HB 773 HB 837 HB 870 HB 940 HB 1078 HR 1161

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Not Pass

HB 749 HB 804 HB 845 HB 875 HB 1052 HR 1183

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Stone of the 23rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The Committee on Natural Resources and the Environment has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 257 Do Pass by substitute HB 423 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Tolleson of the 20th District, Chairman

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Mr. President:

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

HB 291 Do Pass HB 1042 Do Pass by substitute HR 1158 Do Pass

HB 887 Do Pass HB 1051 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Murphy of the 27th District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

SR 1200 SR 1203 SR 1218

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

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

Mr. President:
The Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate the following action:
HB 1051 Pursuant to Senate Rule 2-1.10(b), referred by the Senate Committee on Rules to the Senate Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities from the General Calendar.
Respectfully submitted, Senator Mullis of the 53rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:
The Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations 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 346 HB 537 HB 540 HB 833 HB 938 HB 1106 HB 1111 HB 1113 HB 1117 HB 1120

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 536 HB 539 HB 704 HB 834 HB 939 HB 1108 HB 1112 HB 1116 HB 1118 SB 430

Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

Mr. President:

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

HB 775 Do Pass HR 1544 Do Pass by substitute

HR 1200 Do Pass HR 1573 Do Pass by substitute

Respectfully submitted, Senator Gooch of the 51st District, Chairman

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

Mr. President:

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

SB 292.

By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Hill of the 32nd, Dugan of the 30th, Hill of the 4th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to establish within the Department of Public Health the Alzheimer's Disease Registry; to provide for the purpose of the registry; to

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provide for promulgation and criteria of rules; to provide for confidentiality of data; to provide for compliance with P. L. 104-191, the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; 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 361. By Senators Carter of the 1st and Jeffares of the 17th:

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 create the Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council; to provide for its members and purposes; to provide for reports; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for 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 382. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Chance of the 16th and Jones of the 25th:

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 for the crime of retail theft; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; 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 788.

By Senators Albers of the 56th, Crane of the 28th, Dugan of the 30th, Carter of the 1st and Jones of the 25th:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Appling County, Chatham County, Cobb County, Columbia County, Dade County, Fulton County, Liberty County, Meriwether County, Monroe County, Rabun County, Toombs County, Troup County, Troup County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following legislation was read the second time:

HB 251 HB 438 HB 749 HB 804 HB 837 HB 897 HB 966 HB 1078 HR 1573

HB 257 HB 490 HB 757 HB 810 HB 845 HB 900 HB 983 HB 1108 SR 1200

HB 271 HB 701 HB 758 HB 816 HB 870 HB 913 HB 990 HR 1158 SR 1201

HB 291 HB 704 HB 773 HB 819 HB 875 HB 914 HB 1000 HR 1183 SR 1203

HB 295 HB 707 HB 775 HB 833 HB 885 HB 940 HB 1042 HR 1200 SR 1218

HB 423 HB 729 HB 788 HB 834 HB 887 HB 954 HB 1052 HR 1544

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

Mr. President:

The House has disagreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

HB 153.

By Representatives Carson of the 46th, Golick of the 40th, Stephens of the 164th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Riley of the 50th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the county special purpose local option sales tax, so as to allow such taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than 1 percent; to provide for the simultaneous levy of more than one tax under such part if the combined rate of such taxes does not exceed 1 percent; to change the beginning date for imposition of a tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 Burke of the 11th asked unanimous consent that Senator Harper of the 7th be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Harper was excused.

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

Golden of the 8th

Hill of the 4th

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B Carter, J Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Davis Dugan Fort Ginn

Gooch Harbison Heath Henson Hill, H Hill, Judson Hufstetler Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E Ligon Lucas McKoon Millar

Miller Mullis Murphy Seay Shafer Sims Staton Stone Tate Thompson, B Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson

Not answering were Senators:

Golden (Excused) Orrock

Harper (Excused) Ramsey (Excused)

Hill, Jack (Excused) Williams

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

Senator Chance of the 16th introduced the chaplain of the day, Dr. George S. Dillard III, of Peachtree City, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

Senator Albers of the 56th recognized Roger Wise, Jr., and recognizing February 13, 2014, as Roger Wise, Jr., Day at the state capitol, commended by SR 888, adopted previously. Roger Wise, Jr. addressed the Senate briefly.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 1209. By Senator Chance of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the fourth birthday of Merrinn Annalee Titelbaum; and for other purposes.

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SR 1210. By Senators Jones of the 25th and Jeffares of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Morgan County High School varsity basketball team; and for other purposes.
SR 1212. By Senators Davenport of the 44th, Butler of the 55th, Tate of the 38th, Orrock of the 36th, Unterman of the 45th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Legislative Women's Caucus Servant Leadership Award recipients and recognizing March as Women's History Month 2014 at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
SR 1213. By Senators Butler of the 55th and Seay of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the union of Patricia Ann and Robert Dixon, Jr., in marriage; and for other purposes.
SR 1214. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing the Partnership Against Domestic Violence; and for other purposes.
SR 1215. By Senator Tate of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Mrs. Verna James Henderson; and for other purposes.
SR 1216. By Senators Tate of the 38th, Fort of the 39th, Orrock of the 36th and James of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Kip Carr; and for other purposes.
SR 1217. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Butler of the 55th, Henson of the 41st, Davenport of the 44th and Carter of the 42nd:
A RESOLUTION congratulating the Miller Grove High School Wolverines boys basketball team on winning the 2014 Class AAAAA State Championship; and for other purposes.
SR 1219. By Senator Heath of the 31st:
A RESOLUTION celebrating the 100th anniversary of the City of Aragon; and for other purposes.

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SR 1220. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th and Jones of the 25th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing Agnes Beers on the grand occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.

SR 1221. By Senators Thompson of the 14th, Williams of the 19th, Carter of the 1st, Crosby of the 13th, Staton of the 18th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bartow County Chamber of Commerce for its 125th anniversary; and for other purposes.

Senator Tate of the 38th 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 March 13, 2014 Thirty-eighth Legislative Day

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

HB 346

Albers of the 56th Millar of the 40th Hill of the 32nd Hill of the 6th Orrock of the 36th James of the 35th Fort of the 39th Beach of the 21st Tate of the 38th Crane of the 28th Shafer of the 48th FULTON COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the consolidation of the offices of tax receiver of Fulton County and tax collector of Fulton County into the office of tax commissioner of Fulton County, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 3006), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 9, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5680), so as to provide for a citation of authority; to provide for the appointment of the tax commissioner of Fulton County; to

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limit certain compensation of the tax commissioner; 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.
Millar of the 40th Thompson of the 5th Unterman of the 45th Shafer of the 48th Balfour of the 9th Butler of the 55th Henson of the 41st GWINNETT COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of chief magistrate of Gwinnett County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Millar of the 40th Thompson of the 5th Unterman of the 45th Shafer of the 48th Balfour of the 9th Butler of the 55th Henson of the 41st GWINNETT COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide that future elections for the office of probate judge of Gwinnett County shall be nonpartisan elections; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Carter of the 1st BRYAN COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Bryan County; to provide for the board's powers and duties; to provide for the composition of the board and the selection and appointment of members; to provide for the qualifications, 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

HB 1111 HB 1112 HB 1113

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functions to the newly created board; to provide for expenditures of public funds; to provide for compensation of members of the board; to provide for the board's performance of certain functions and duties for certain municipalities; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bethel of the 54th CITY OF COHUTTA "REDVELOPMENT POWERS LAW"
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Cohutta 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.
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(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.
Bethel of the 54th CITY OF TUNNEL HILL "REDEVELOPMENT POWERS LAW"
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Tunnel Hill 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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Jackson of the 2nd CITY OF PORT WENTWORTH
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Port Wentworth, and to grant a charter to such city, approved February 6, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2003), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Jackson of the 2nd CITY OF PORT WENTWORTH
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Port Wentworth, and to grant a charter to such city, approved February 6, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2003), as amended, so as to change the penalties which may be imposed by the municipal court; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Jackson of the 2nd CITY OF PORT WENTWORTH
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to incorporate the City of Port Wentworth, and to grant a charter to said city, approved February 6, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 2003), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the mayor and council; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Jeffares of the 17th CITY OF LOCUST GROVE
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to create a new Charter for the City of Locust Grove, Georgia, in the county of Henry, approved April 7, 1976 (Ga. L. 1976, p. 4426), as amended, so as to provide for qualifications for office; to provide for powers of the city council regarding government organization; to provide for powers and duties of the mayor; to provide for the organizational meeting of the mayor and council; to provide for the termination and discipline of certain officers and employees; to provide for the powers and duties of the city manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.9(b), Senator Beach of the 21st filed the following objection:

As provided in Senate Rule 4-2.9(b), we, the undersigned Senators, hereby file an objection to HB 346, which is on the Local Consent Calendar for today, and hereby request that it be moved to the Senate Local Contested Calendar.

/s/ Beach of the 21st /s/ Fort of the 39th /s/ Crane of the 28th Date: March 13, 2014

Pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.9(b), HB 346 was removed from the Senate Local Consent Calendar and placed on the Senate Local Contested Calendar for today.

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden
Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper
Heath Henson Y Hill, H E Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims
Staton Y Stone E Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 45, nays 4.

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

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

SENATE SUPPLEMENTAL LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR

Thursday March 13, 2014 Thirty-eighth Legislative Day

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

SB 430

Seay of the 34th Davenport of the 44th STATE COURT OF CLAYTON COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2032), as amended, so as to provide for the imposition and collection of a fee to be used for fulfilling the technological needs of the county police department; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. SUBSTITUTE

The substitute to the following bill was put upon its adoption:

*SB 430:
The Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following substitute to SB 430:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2032), as amended, so as to provide for the imposition and collection of a fee to be used for fulfilling the technological needs of the county police department; 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. An Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2032), as amended, is amended by revising Section 26A as follows:

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"SECTION 26A. (a) The clerk of the state court shall be entitled to charge and collect a technology fee at the time of filing of each civil action in an amount not to exceed $10.00, in addition to all other legal fees and costs associated with the filing of each civil action. (b) In every case in which the state court shall impose a fine, which shall be construed to include fees or costs, for any offense against a criminal or traffic law of this state, there may be imposed as an additional penalty, designated as a technology fee, an amount not to exceed $10.00, in addition to all other legal fees and costs associated with the case. (c) The amount of the technology fee to be charged and collected in each case shall be fixed by the chief judge of the state court. The fees collected pursuant to this section shall be maintained in a segregated fund and shall be used only for the purposes authorized in this section. (d) Fifty percent of the technology fees collected pursuant to subsection (a) or (b) of this section shall be used exclusively to provide for the technological needs of the state court and its support offices and personnel, including but not limited to the purchase, lease, installation, and maintenance of computer, imaging, scanning, facsimile, communications, projection, information storage, and printing hardware and related equipment together with any and all software associated therewith and all consultation and training relevant thereto. The remaining 50 percent shall be disbursed to the Clayton County Finance Department to be used exclusively to provide for the technological needs of the Clayton County Police Department."
SECTION 2. An Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2032), as amended, is amended by revising Section 26A as follows:
"SECTION 26A. (a) The clerk of the state court shall be entitled to charge and collect a technology fee at the time of filing of each civil action in an amount not to exceed $5.00, in addition to all other legal fees and costs associated with the filing of each civil action. (b) In every case in which the state court shall impose a fine, which shall be construed to include fees or costs, for any offense against a criminal or traffic law of this state, there may be imposed as an additional penalty, designated as a technology fee, an amount not to exceed $5.00, in addition to all other legal fees and costs associated with the case. (c) The amount of the technology fee to be charged and collected in each case, either civil or criminal, shall be fixed by the chief judge of the state court. (d) Technology fees collected pursuant to subsection (a) or (b) of this section shall be used exclusively to provide for the technological needs of the state court and its support offices and personnel, including but not limited to the purchase, lease, installation, and maintenance of computer, imaging, scanning, facsimile, communications, projection, information storage, and printing hardware and related equipment together with any and all software associated therewith and all consultation and training relevant thereto."

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SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval, except that Section 2 of this Act shall become effective July 1, 2019, on which date Section 1 of this Act shall stand repealed.

SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 50, nays 1, 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 Supplemental Local Consent Calendar, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden
Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper
Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H E Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone E Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the local bills, the yeas were 50, nays 1.

The bill on the Supplemental Local Consent Calendar, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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

SENATE LOCAL CONTESTED CALENDAR
Thursday, March 13, 2014 Thirty-eighth Legislative Day

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

HB 346

Albers of the 56th Millar of the 40th Hill of the 32nd Hill of the 6th Orrock of the 36th James of the 35th Fort of the 39th Beach of the 21st Tate of the 38th Crane of the 28th Shafer of the 48th FULTON COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for the consolidation of the offices of tax receiver of Fulton County and tax collector of Fulton County into the office of tax commissioner of Fulton County, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 3006), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 9, 2002 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 5680), so as to provide for a citation of authority; to provide for the appointment of the tax commissioner of Fulton County; to limit certain compensation of the tax commissioner; 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.

Senator Beach of the 21st moved that HB 346 be placed on the Table.

Senator Albers of the 56th objected.

On the motion the yeas were 36, nays 10; the motion prevailed, and HB 346 was placed on the Table.

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Senator Chance of the 16th moved to engross HB 128, HB 782, and HB 908, which were on today's Senate Rules Calendar.

Senator Fort of the 39th objected.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper
Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H E Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone E Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 35, nays 15; the motion prevailed, and HB 128, HB 782, and HB 908 were engrossed.

Senator Chance of the 16th moved that all the legislation on the Senate Rules Calendar for today be placed on the Table.

On the motion, there was no objection; the motion prevailed, and all the legislation on the Senate Rules Calendar was placed on the Table.

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

SB 213. By Senators Tolleson of the 20th, Sims of the 12th, Burke of the 11th, Hill of the 4th, Chance of the 16th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Flint River Drought Protection Act,"

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so as to clarify legislative intent; to revise definitions; to expand programs and provide for completion of new studies; to provide for additional powers of the director; to provide for new irrigation efficiency requirements; to provide for participation in augmented flow programs; 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 9 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Flint River Drought Protection Act," so as to clarify legislative intent; to revise definitions; to expand programs; to provide for additional powers of the director; to provide for new irrigation efficiency requirements; to provide for participation in augmented flow programs; to clarify compliance and enforcement 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 9 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Flint River Drought Protection Act," is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 12-5-541, relating to legislative intent, as follows:
"(b) The General Assembly finds that the use of water resources for the state for agricultural purposes is of vital importance to Georgia and southwest Georgia in particular; the protection of flows in the Flint River flow and its tributaries is necessary for a healthy riverine ecosystem and a healthy population of aquatic life; the use of water resources during drought conditions may interfere with public and private rights; the economic well-being of the State of Georgia is dependent on a strong and efficient agricultural industry; the wise use of water, the protection of stream flow flows, and the economic well-being of the state will be furthered by proper water allocation in periods of drought; and a program providing programs to augment stream flows or provide incentives to ensure that certain irrigated lands are temporarily not irrigated during severe droughts will promote the wise use of water resources, and the protection of stream flows for habitat critical for aquatic life, and the economic well-being of the state."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 12-5-542, relating to definitions relative to Flint River drought protection, as follows:
"12-5-542. As used in this article, except where otherwise specifically provided, the term:

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(1) 'Acceptable Flint River basin stream flow' flows' means the quantity of stream flows at one or more specific locations on the Flint River or its tributaries which provides for aquatic life protection and other needs as established by the director, based on municipal, agricultural, industrial, and environmental needs. Such tributaries shall not include field drainage systems, wet weather ditches, or any other water body:
(A) In which the channel is located above the ground-water table year round; (B) For which runoff from precipitation is the primary source of water flow; and (C) For which ground water is not a source of water flow. (2) 'Affected area areas' means that portion those specific portions of the state lying within the Flint River basin and areas where ground-water use from the Floridan aquifer can affect the flow in the Flint River or its tributaries stream flow or where drainage into Spring Creek, Ichawaynochaway Creek, Kinchafoonee Creek, and Muckalee Creek occurs. (2.1) 'Augmentation' means the addition of ground water from one or more aquifers underlying the affected areas into a surface water channel within the affected areas for the purpose of maintaining instream flows. (3) 'Authority' means the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority created by Chapter 23 of Title 50. (4) 'Board' means the Board of Natural Resources. (5) 'Director' means the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources. (6) 'Division' means the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources. (7) 'Drought conditions' means any condition which results in a stream flow that is lower than the acceptable Flint River basin stream flow flows. (8) 'Drought protection funds' means the funds held by the authority as provided in Code Section 12-5-545 for the accomplishment of the purposes of this article. (9) 'Flint River basin' means the area of land which drains into the Flint River or its tributaries. (10) 'Floridan aquifer' means those rocks and sediments described in United States Geological Survey Open-File Report 95-321 (1996) that are capable of yielding ground water to wells or discharging water into the Flint River or its tributaries. (11) 'Irrigated land' means farm land which is irrigated by ground water or surface water pursuant to a water withdrawal permit issued by the director pursuant to Code Section 12-5-31 or 12-5-96. (11.1) 'Irrigation efficiency' means the percentage of the total amount of water withdrawn from a source which is beneficially used to meet crop water requirements or for other agronomic practices in accordance with applicable best management practices. (12) 'Irrigation reduction auction' means the procedure established by subsection (b) of Code Section 12-5-546 pursuant to which permittees submit offers to cease irrigation of a specified number of acres in exchange for a certain sum of money.

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(13) 'Permittee' means a person holding a valid permit issued before December 1, 2000, pursuant to Code Section 12-5-31 or 12-5-96. (14) 'Stream flow' means the quantity of water passing a given location of the Flint River or its tributaries over a given time period expressed in cubic feet per second."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended in Code Section 12-5-544, relating to powers of the director of the Environmental Protection Division, by revising paragraph (2) and adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(2) Establish acceptable Flint River basin stream flows at one or more locations;" "(9.1) Conduct and participate in studies related to management of the water resources in the Flint River basin;"
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended in Code Section 12-5-546, relating to drought predictions and irrigation reduction auction, by revising subsections (a), (b), and (e) as follows:
"(a) On or before March 1 of each year, the division will may issue a prediction as to whether severe drought conditions are expected during the year. If the division predicts a severe drought during any particular year, it shall issue such prediction before March 1 of that year. Prediction of severe drought may be based on consideration of historical, mathematical, or meteorological information, including, but not limited to, stream flows, ground-water levels, and precipitation forecasts. Such prediction may also be based on scientific analyses, including, but not limited to, the Palmer Drought Severity Index administered by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. (b) If severe drought conditions are predicted or otherwise declared in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section, the division will may determine the total number of acres of irrigated land, serviced by irrigation systems located within one or more of the affected areas, that must not be irrigated that year in order to maintain the acceptable Flint River basin stream flow flows. Upon such determination, the division shall may conduct an irrigation reduction auction whereby a permittee of an irrigation system located within the affected areas is given an opportunity to enter into an agreement with the division, agreeing that in exchange for a certain sum of money per acre of irrigated land serviced by the irrigation system, the permittee will not irrigate those particular acres for the remainder of that calendar year. The authority shall pay the sum so agreed upon when so directed by the director from the unexpended balance of the drought protection funds. In conducting the irrigation reduction auction, the division may establish a maximum dollar amount per acre to be expended from the drought protection funds for such purposes." "(e) The expenditure of funds under this article as an incentive to permittees not to irrigate lands is deemed by the legislature as a valid use of state moneys to promote valid land use policies that result in the protection of the riverine environment by ensuring that such lands not be irrigated for specified periods of time. No expenditure

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of funds under this article shall be considered full or partial compensation for any losses, financial or otherwise, experienced due to nonirrigation; a lease or repurchase of any irrigation permit issued by the director, nor shall it be considered; or an acknowledgment by the State of Georgia of a property right in any permit issued by the director."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"12-5-546.1. (a) The Department of Agriculture and the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission shall coordinate with the division in examining current practices, programs, policies, rules, and regulations to identify opportunities to enhance programming and incentives that will:
(1) Support implementation of the agricultural water efficiency measures in water conservation or management plans prepared in accordance with Code Sections 12-531, 12-5-96, and 12-5-522; (2) Support implementation of pilot projects demonstrating the efficacy of emerging innovative irrigation technologies where appropriate and affordable; (3) Identify ways the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission's program for measuring agricultural uses of water as authorized under Code Section 12-5-105 can further enhance efforts to improve agricultural water use efficiency; and (4) Encourage a scheduled program for the voluntary retirement of unused surfacewater and ground-water farm use permits in accordance with Code Sections 12-5-31 and 12-5-105. (b) The director may modify all active surface-water and ground-water withdrawal permits for farm use in the affected areas to require all irrigation systems applying water withdrawn pursuant to such permits to achieve irrigation efficiencies of 80 percent or greater by the year 2020. The schedule for achieving the irrigation efficiencies provided in this subsection shall be as follows: (1) Irrigation systems applying water withdrawn pursuant to all active permits issued after 2005 shall achieve a minimum irrigation efficiency of 80 percent by January 1, 2016; (2) Irrigation systems applying water withdrawn pursuant to all active permits issued from 1991 through 2005 shall achieve a minimum irrigation efficiency of 80 percent by January 1, 2018; and (3) Irrigation systems applying water withdrawn pursuant to all active permits issued before 1991 shall achieve a minimum irrigation efficiency of 80 percent by January 1, 2020. (c) Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this Code section, the director may modify specified active surface-water and ground-water withdrawal permits for farm use in the affected areas to require all mobile irrigation systems and solid-set irrigation sprinklers operating under such permits to achieve irrigation efficiencies of 60 percent or greater by the year 2020. The schedule for achieving such efficiencies shall be as follows:

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(1) Irrigation systems applying water withdrawn pursuant to all active permits issued after 2005 shall achieve a minimum irrigation efficiency of 60 percent by January 1, 2016; (2) Irrigation systems applying water withdrawn pursuant to all active permits issued from 1991 through 2005 shall achieve a minimum irrigation efficiency of 60 percent by January 1, 2018; and (3) Irrigation systems applying water withdrawn pursuant to all active permits issued before 1991 shall achieve a minimum irrigation efficiency of 60 percent by January 1, 2020. (d) Notwithstanding the irrigation efficiency rates required in subsection (c) of this Code section or any other provision of this Code section to the contrary, the minimum irrigation efficiency rate for mobile irrigation systems and solid-set irrigation sprinklers applying water withdrawn pursuant to new permits shall be 60 percent. (e) When issuing any permit application for a new surface-water or ground-water withdrawal for farm use in the affected areas, the division shall require that the irrigation system applying water withdrawn pursuant to any such permit has an irrigation efficiency of at least 80 percent. (f) The division shall, in cooperation with other state and federal agencies, universities, the Georgia Water Planning and Policy Center, the Lower Flint-Ochlockonee Regional Water Council, and other appropriate entities, provide to the board for consideration for adoption in its rules requirements pertaining to methods an applicant may utilize to demonstrate that the required irrigation efficiency has been achieved. Requirements shall consider current technologies, best management practices, and the effects of soil type and topography, among other factors deemed necessary. (g) The division shall coordinate with any federal or state agencies offering incentive programs that support the purposes of this article, to identify opportunities to refine and target relevant programs as practicable and to assist permittees with achieving irrigation efficiency requirements.
12-5-546.2. (a) As used in this Code section, 'permittee' means any person holding a valid permit issued pursuant to Code Section 12-5-31 which provides for the withdrawal of surface water from within the affected areas. (b) The director shall notify specified permittees downstream of any state funded augmentation project, which shall be operated for the sole purpose of maintaining the minimum stream flows sufficient to protect habitat critical for vulnerable aquatic life within the affected areas. The director may notify specified downstream permittees that, during specified periods of the project's operation for the sole purpose of maintaining such minimum stream flows, the permittee shall let the flow provided by the augmentation project pass his or her point of withdrawal. When specifying those permittees subject to such notification, the director shall also establish, in accordance with the factors that may be considered under paragraph (e) of this Code section, those permittees that shall not be subject to the requirements of this Code section.

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(c) Such notification shall be provided in accordance with rules promulgated by the board of natural resources, shall be based on the best available science, and shall, at a minimum, inform the permittees that the upstream project is delivering augmented flows for the sole purpose of maintaining the minimum stream flows sufficient to protect habitat critical for vulnerable aquatic life within the affected areas. (d) The director's notification shall contain notice of opportunity for a hearing and shall be served by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the most recent address provided by the permittee. Any permittee to whom such notification is directed shall comply therewith immediately, but shall be afforded a hearing within five business days of the director's receipt of a petition filed by such permittee. Such hearing shall be before an administrative law judge of the Office of State Administrative Hearings and shall be conducted in accordance with subsection (c) of Code Section 12-2-2. Based upon findings adduced at such hearing, the notification shall be modified, reversed, or continued by the director. (e) In preparing such notification, the director may consider:
(1) The best available modeling and monitoring data for relevant locations and stream reaches; (2) The appropriate duration of protection of augmented flows; (3) The distance downstream for which protection of augmented flows is appropriate; (4) The degree to which protection of augmented flows will assist in mitigating the effects of droughts, provide ecological or other environmental benefits, and ensure sustainable, long-term access to water resources for existing and future water users; and (5) Any other data or information the director deems relevant. (f) Nothing in this Code section shall provide authority for the interbasin transfer of any water."
SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 12-5-549, relating to compliance and violations, as follows:
"12-5-549. (a) Except as may otherwise be provided in Code Section 12-5-547 this article, whenever the director has reason to believe that a violation of any provision of this article or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this article has occurred, he or she shall attempt to obtain compliance therewith by conference, conciliation, or persuasion, if the making of such an attempt is appropriate under the circumstances. If he or she fails to obtain compliance in this manner, the director may order the violator to take whatever corrective action the director deems necessary in order to obtain such compliance within a period of time to be prescribed in such order. (b) Except as may otherwise be provided in Code Section 12-5-547 this article, any order issued by the director under this article shall become final unless the person or persons named therein file with the director a written request for a hearing within 30 days after such order or permit is served on such person or persons.

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(c) Except as may otherwise be provided in Code Section 12-5-547 this article, hearings on contested matters and judicial review of final orders and other enforcement actions under this article shall be provided and conducted in accordance with subsection (c) of Code Section 12-2-2. (d) The director may file in the superior court of the county wherein the person under order resides, or if the person is a corporation, in the county wherein the corporation maintains its principal place of business, or in the county wherein the violation occurred or in which jurisdiction is appropriate, a certified copy of a final order of the director unappealed from or a final order of the director affirmed upon appeal, whereupon the 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 the judgment had been rendered in an action duly heard and determined by such court. (e) For purposes of this Code section, a violation of an agreement entered into in accordance with Code Section 12-5-546 or an order issued by the director in accordance with Code Section 12-5-547 shall be prima facie established upon a showing that:
(1) During the effective period of the agreement or order, the irrigation system was observed in person or via remote sensing or otherwise established by representatives of the division or others to have been operating and disbursing water; or (2) During the effective period of the agreement or order, a seal, lock, or other device placed by the division on the system to prevent operation of the system has been broken or otherwise tampered with."

SECTION 7. 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 213.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert N Crane

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H E Hill, Jack
Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James

Y Mullis Y Murphy
Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone E Tate Y Thompson, B

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Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Thompson, C Thompson, S
Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 48, nays 2; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 213.

At 2:33 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand in recess until 3:00 p.m.

At 3:00 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following Bills of the House:
HB 513. By Representatives Houston of the 170th and Clark of the 98th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to abolish the Georgia Medical Center Authority; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 658.

By Representatives Pak of the 108th, Sheldon of the 104th, Harrell of the 106th, Hawkins of the 27th, Taylor of the 79th 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 repeal Chapter 12, relating to estate tax; to prohibit the levy or collection of estate taxes; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide that this Act shall not abate or affect prosecutions, punishments, penalties, administrative proceedings or remedies, or civil actions related to certain violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 766. HB 790. HB 958.

By Representatives Lumsden of the 12th, Coleman of the 97th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Clark of the 101st, Dickson of the 6th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for work based learning programs; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for requirements for work based learning programs; to provide requirements for local coordinators; to revise provisions for purposes of conformity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Willard of the 51st, Golick of the 40th, Black of the 174th, Nimmer of the 178th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the O.C.G.A., relating to specific periods of limitation, so as to provide for a four-year statute of limitations for actions involving the removal of timber from the property of another; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the State Forestry Commission; to amend Code Section 12-6-23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to wood load ticket required for wood removal; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to real estate boundary determinations, so as to repeal provisions relating to processioning; to amend Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By Representatives Nimmer of the 178th, Coomer of the 14th, Riley of the 50th, England of the 116th, Harbin of the 122nd 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 change certain provisions relating to the state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; to provide for a new exemption from state sales and use taxes to qualified food banks; to provide for a new exemption from state sales and use taxes for covered items on specified dates; to provide a new exemption for purchase of energy efficient products or water efficient products to extend the exemption from state sales and use taxes for competitive projects of regional significance; 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 following Senators were excused for business outside the Senate Chamber:

Heath of the 31st

Shafer of the 48th

Senator Unterman of the 45th asked unanimous consent that HB 943 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage.
HB 943. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Smith of the 134th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Broadrick of the 4th 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 generally, so as to require that a health benefit policy that provides coverage for intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer shall provide coverage no less favorable for orally administered chemotherapy; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide prohibited actions; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Unterman of the 45th.

The Senate Insurance and Labor Committee offered the following substitute to HB 943:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, so as to require that a health benefit policy that provides coverage for intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer shall provide coverage no less favorable for orally administered chemotherapy; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to prohibit certain actions; to provide for certain insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations; to provide for premium cap and other conditions; to provide for applicability; 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. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Cancer Treatment Fairness Act."
SECTION 1-2. Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:

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"33-24-56.5. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Cost sharing requirements' includes co-payments, coinsurance, deductibles, and any other amounts paid by the covered person for a prescription dispensed by a licensed retail pharmacy. (2) 'Health benefit policy' means any individual or group plan, policy, or contract for health care services issued, delivered, issued for delivery, executed, or renewed by an insurer in this state on or after January 1, 2015. The term 'health benefit policy' does not include the following limited benefit insurance policies: accident only, CHAMPUS supplement, dental, disability income, fixed indemnity, long-term care, Medicaid, medicare supplement, specified disease, vision, self-insured plans, and nonrenewable individual policies written for a period of less than six months. (3) 'Insurer' means any person, corporation, or other entity authorized to provide health benefit policies under this title. (b) A health benefit policy that provides coverage for intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer shall provide coverage for orally administered chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer on a basis no less favorable than the intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy regardless of the formulation or benefit category determination by the insurer. (c) An insurer providing a health benefit policy and any participating entity through which the insurer offers health services shall not: (1) Vary the terms of any health benefit policy in effect on December 30, 2014, to avoid compliance with this Code section; (2) Provide any incentive, including, but not limited to, a monetary incentive, or impose treatment limitations to encourage a covered person to accept less than the minimum protections available under this Code section; (3) Penalize a health care practitioner or reduce or limit the compensation of a health care practitioner for recommending or providing services or care to a covered person as required under this Code section; (4) Provide any incentive, including, but not limited to, a monetary incentive, to induce a health care practitioner to provide care or services that do not comply with this Code section; or (5) Change the classification of any intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy treatment or increase the amount of cost sharing applicable to any intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy in effect on January 1, 2015, in order to achieve compliance with this Code section. (d) An insurer that limits the total amount paid by a covered person through all cost sharing requirements to no more than $200.00 per filled prescription for any orally administered chemotherapy shall be deemed to be in compliance with this Code section."

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PART II SECTION 2-1.
Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 33-24-59.10, relating to insurance coverage for autism, as follows:
"33-24-59.10. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Accident and sickness contract, policy, or benefit plan' shall have the same meaning as found in Code Section 33-24-59.1. Accident and sickness contract, policy, or benefit plan shall also include without limitation any health benefit plan established pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45. Accident and sickness contract, policy, or benefit plan' shall not include limited benefit insurance policies designed, advertised, and marketed to supplement major medical insurance such as accident only, CHAMPUS supplement, dental, disability income, fixed indemnity, long-term care, medicare supplement, specified disease, vision, and any other type of accident and sickness insurance other than basic hospital expense, basic medicalsurgical expense, or major medical insurance. (2) 'Autism' means a developmental neurological disorder, usually appearing in the first three years of life, which affects normal brain functions and is manifested by compulsive, ritualistic behavior and severely impaired social interaction and communication skills 'Applied behavior analysis' means the design, implementation, and evaluation of environmental modifications using behavioral stimuli and consequences to produce socially significant improvement in human behavior, including the use of direct observation, measurement, and functional analysis of the relationship between environment and behavior. (3) 'Autism spectrum disorder' means autism spectrum disorder as defined by the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. (4) 'Treatment of autism spectrum disorder' includes the following types of care prescribed, provided, or ordered for an individual diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder:
(A) Habilitative or rehabilitative services, including applied behavior analysis or other professional or counseling services necessary to develop, maintain, and restore the functioning of an individual to the extent possible. To be eligible for coverage, applied behavior analysis shall be provided by a person professionally certified by a national board of behavior analysts or performed under the supervision of a person professionally certified by a national board of behavior analysts, except for those licensed psychologists specially trained and credentialed in applied behavioral analysis; (B) Counseling services provided by a licensed psychiatrist, licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or clinical social worker; and (C) Therapy services provided by a licensed or certified speech therapist, speechlanguage pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, or marriage and family therapist.

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(b) An insurer that provides benefits for neurological disorders, whether under a group or individual accident and sickness contract, policy, or benefit plan, shall not deny providing benefits in accordance with the conditions, schedule of benefits, limitations as to type and scope of treatment authorized for neurological disorders, exclusions, cost-sharing arrangements, or copayment requirements which exist in such contract, policy, or benefit plan for neurological disorders because of a diagnosis of autism. The provisions of this subsection shall not expand the type or scope of treatment beyond that authorized for any other diagnosed neurological disorder. Accident and sickness contracts, policies, or benefit plans shall provide coverage for autism spectrum disorders for an individual covered under a policy or contract who is six years of age or under in accordance with the following:
(1) The policy or contract shall provide coverage for any assessments, evaluations, or tests by a licensed physician or licensed psychologist to diagnose whether an individual has an autism spectrum disorder; (2) The policy or contract shall provide coverage for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders when it is determined by a licensed physician or licensed psychologist that the treatment is medically necessary health care. A licensed physician or licensed psychologist may be required to demonstrate ongoing medical necessity for coverage provided under this Code section at least annually; (3) The policy or contract shall not include any limits on the number of visits; (4) The policy or contract may limit coverage for applied behavior analysis to $35,000.00 per year. An insurer shall not apply payments for coverage unrelated to autism spectrum disorders to any maximum benefit established under this paragraph; and (5) This subsection shall not be construed to require coverage for prescription drugs if prescription drug coverage is not provided by the policy or contract. Coverage for prescription drugs for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders shall be determined in the same manner as coverage for prescription drugs for the treatment of any other illness or condition is determined under the policy or contract. (c) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, any policy or contract that provides coverage for services under this Code section may contain provisions for maximum benefits and coinsurance and reasonable limitations, deductibles, and exclusions to the extent that these provisions are not inconsistent with the requirements of this Code section. (d) This Code section shall not be construed to affect any obligation to provide services to an individual with an autism spectrum disorder under an individualized family service plan, an individualized education plan as required by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or an individualized service plan. This Code section also shall not be construed to limit benefits that are otherwise available to an individual under an accident and sickness contract, policy, or benefit plan. (e)(1) An insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, or a governmental entity providing coverage for such treatment pursuant to this Code section, is exempt from providing coverage for behavioral health treatment required under this Code

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section and not covered by the insurer, corporation, health maintenance organization, or governmental entity providing coverage for such treatment pursuant to this Code section as of December 31, 2015, if:
(A) An actuary, affiliated with the insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, who is a member of the American Academy of Actuaries and meets the American Academy of Actuaries' professional qualification standards for rendering an actuarial opinion related to health insurance rate making, certifies in writing to the Commissioner that:
(i) Based on an analysis to be completed no more frequently than one time per year by each insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, or such governmental entity, for the most recent experience period of at least one year's duration, the costs associated with coverage of behavioral health treatment required under this Code section, and not covered as of December 31, 2015, exceeded 1 percent of the premiums charged over the experience period by the insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization; and (ii) Those costs solely would lead to an increase in average premiums charged of more than 1 percent for all insurance policies, subscription contracts, or health care plans commencing on inception or the next renewal date, based on the premium rating methodology and practices the insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, or such governmental entity, employs; and (B) The Commissioner approves the certification of the actuary. (2) An exemption allowed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall apply for a one-year coverage period following inception or next renewal date of all insurance policies, subscription contracts, or health care plans issued or renewed during the oneyear period following the date of the exemption, after which the insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, or such governmental entity, shall again provide coverage for behavioral health treatment required under this subsection. (3) An insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, or such governmental entity, may claim an exemption for a subsequent year, but only if the conditions specified in this subsection again are met. (4) Notwithstanding the exemption allowed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, an insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, or such governmental entity, may elect to continue to provide coverage for behavioral health treatment required under this subsection. (f) Beginning January 1, 2015, to the extent that this Code section requires benefits that exceed the essential health benefits required under Section 1302(b) of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P. L. 111-148, the specific benefits that exceed the required essential health benefits shall not be required of a 'qualified health plan' as defined in such act when the qualified health plan is offered in this state through the exchange. Nothing in this subsection shall nullify the application of this Code section to plans offered outside the state's exchange. (g) This Code section shall not apply to any accident and sickness contract, policy, or benefit plan offered by any employer with ten or fewer employees.

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(h) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit any coverage under any accident and sickness contract policy or benefit plan, including, but not limited to, speech therapy, occupational therapy, or physical therapy otherwise available under such plan. (i) By January 15, 2016, and every January 15 thereafter, the department shall submit a report to the General Assembly regarding the implementation of the coverage required under this Code section. The report shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
(1) The total number of insureds diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder; (2) The total cost of all claims paid out in the immediately preceding calendar year for coverage required by this Code section; (3) The cost of such coverage per insured per month; and (4) The average cost per insured for coverage of applied behavior analysis. All health carriers and health benefit plans subject to the provisions of this Code section shall provide the department with all data requested by the department for inclusion in the annual report."

PART III SECTION 3-1. (a) Part I of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015. (b) Part II and Part III of this Act shall become effective July 1, 2014.

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
Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert

Y Harbison Y Harper E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H E Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay E Shafer Y Sims Y Staton
Stone Y Tate

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Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Thompson, B Thompson, C
Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 0.

HB 943, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator McKoon of the 29th asked unanimous consent that HB 742 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage.

HB 742. By Representatives Nix of the 69th, Cooke of the 18th, Stover of the 71st, Pezold of the 133rd, Epps of the 132nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a seventh judge of the superior courts of the Coweta Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment of such additional judge by the Governor; to provide for the election of successors to the judge initially appointed; to prescribe the powers of such judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of such judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising said circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the counties that comprise the Coweta Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; 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
Beach Y Bethel

Y Harbison Y Harper E Heath Y Henson

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey

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Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, H E Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

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

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

HB 742, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Jackson of the 2nd asked unanimous consent that HB 978 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage.

HB 978. By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st, Bryant of the 162nd, Stephens of the 165th, Gordon of the 163rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority, approved April 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4499), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the membership of such authority; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Jackson of the 2nd.

Senators Jackson of the 2nd and Carter of the 1st offered the following substitute to HB 978:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act creating the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority, approved April 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4499), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the membership of such authority; 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.
An Act creating the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority, approved April 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4499), as amended, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Section 3 to read as follows:
"(b) The authority shall consist of the following membership: one member appointed by each member of the Georgia General Assembly representing a portion of Chatham County; one member appointed by the majority vote of the Board of Commissioners of Chatham County; one member appointed by the majority vote of the mayor and aldermen of the City of Savannah; the president of the Savannah Economic Development Authority, who shall serve ex officio and have a vote; and the president of the Savannah Area Convention and Visitors' Bureau, who shall serve ex officio and have a vote. The terms of all members except the ex officio members shall be for three years."

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 Jackson of the 2nd, Carter of the 1st 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
Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby

Y Harbison E Harper E Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H E Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay E Shafer Y Sims Y Staton
Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C

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Y Davenport Davis
Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon E Millar Y Miller

Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

HB 978, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Stone of the 23rd asked unanimous consent that HB 863 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage.

HB 863. By Representatives Golick of the 40th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Hamilton of the 24th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Pak of the 108th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to offenses against public health and morals, so as to change provisions relating to cruelty to animals and aggravated cruelty to animals; to provide for and change definitions; to clarify provisions relating to justification; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Stone of the 23rd.

The Senate Judiciary Non-Civil Committee offered the following substitute to HB 863:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to offenses against public health and morals, so as to change provisions relating to cruelty to animals and aggravated cruelty to animals; to provide for and change definitions; to clarify provisions relating to justification; 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 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to offenses against public health and morals, is amended by revising Code Section 16-12-4, relating to cruelty to animals, as follows:

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"16-12-4. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Adequate care' shall include, but shall not be limited to, adequate food, adequate water, sanitary conditions, adequate ventilation, adequate shelter, and veterinary care consistent with the normal requirements and feeding habits of an animal's size, species, breed, age, and physical condition. (1)(2) 'Animal' shall not include any fish nor shall such term include any pest that might be exterminated or removed from a business, residence, or other structure. (2) 'Conviction' shall include pleas of guilty or nolo contendere or probation as a first offender pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 and any conviction, plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or probation as a first offender for an offense under the laws of the United States or any of the several states that would constitute a violation of this Code section if committed in this state. (3) 'Malice' means:
(A) An actual intent, which may be shown by the circumstances connected to the act, to cause the particular harm produced without justification or excuse; or (B) The wanton and willful doing of an act with an awareness of a plain and strong likelihood that a particular harm may result. (3) 'Willful neglect' means the intentional withholding of food and water required by an animal to prevent starvation or dehydration. (b) A person commits the offense of cruelty to animals when he or she causes death or unjustifiable physical pain or suffering to any animal by an act, an omission, or willful neglect: (1) Causes physical pain, suffering, or death to an animal by any unjustifiable act or omission; or (2) Having intentionally exercised custody, control, possession, or ownership of an animal, fails to provide adequate care to such animal. (c) Any person convicted of a violation of this subsection the offense of cruelty to animals shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that: (1) Any person who is convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this subsection shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, a fine not to exceed $5,000.00, or both; and (2) Any any person who is convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this subsection which results in the death of an animal has had a prior adjudication of guilt for the offense of cruelty to animals or aggravated cruelty to animals, or an adjudication of guilt for the commission of an offense under the laws of any other state, territory, possession, or dominion of the United States, or of any foreign nation recognized by the United States, which would constitute the offense of cruelty to animals or aggravated cruelty to animals if committed in this state, including an adjudication of a juvenile for the commission of an act, whether committed in this state or in any other state, territory, possession, or dominion of the United States, or any foreign nation recognized by the United States, which if committed by an adult would constitute the offense of cruelty to animals or aggravated cruelty to animals,

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upon the second or subsequent conviction of cruelty to animals shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than three months nor more than 12 months, a fine not to exceed $10,000.00, or both, which punishment shall not be suspended, probated, or withheld. (c)(d) A person commits the offense of aggravated cruelty to animals when he or she knowingly and maliciously: (1) Maliciously causes the death or physical harm to of an animal; (2) Maliciously causes physical harm to an animal by depriving it of a member of its body, by rendering a part of such animal's body useless, or by seriously disfiguring such animal animal's body or a member thereof; (3) Maliciously tortures an animal by the infliction of or subjection to severe or prolonged physical pain; (4) Maliciously administers poison to an animal, or exposes an animal to any poisonous substance, with the intent that the substance be taken or swallowed by the animal; or (5) Having care and control of an animal, maliciously fails to provide adequate care to such animal to the extent that the death of such animal results, or a member of its body is rendered useless, or its body or a member thereof is seriously disfigured. (e) Any A person convicted of the offense of aggravated cruelty to animals shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, a fine not to exceed $15,000.00, or both,; provided, however, that any person who is convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this subsection has had a prior adjudication of guilt for the offense of aggravated cruelty to animals, or an adjudication of guilt for the commission of an offense under the laws of any other state, territory, possession, or dominion of the United States, or of any foreign nation recognized by the United States, which would constitute the offense of aggravated cruelty to animals if committed in this state, including an adjudication of a juvenile for the commission of an act, whether committed in this state or in any other state, territory, possession, or dominion of the United States, or any foreign nation recognized by the United States, which if committed by an adult would constitute the offense of aggravated cruelty to animals, upon the second or subsequent conviction of aggravated cruelty to animals shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five ten years, a fine not to exceed the amount provided by Code Section 17-10-8 $100,000.00, or both. (d)(f) Before sentencing a defendant for any conviction under this Code section, the sentencing judge may require psychological evaluation of the offender and shall consider the entire criminal record of the offender. (e)(g) The provisions of this Code section shall not be construed as prohibiting conduct which is otherwise permitted under the laws of this state or of the United States, including, but not limited to, agricultural, animal husbandry, butchering, food processing, marketing, scientific, research, training, medical, zoological, exhibition, competitive, hunting, trapping, fishing, wildlife management, or pest control practices or the authorized practice of veterinary medicine nor to limit in any way the authority

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or duty of the Department of Agriculture, Department of Natural Resources, any county board of health, any law enforcement officer, dog, animal, or rabies control officer, humane society, veterinarian, or private landowner protecting his or her property.
(f)(1) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as prohibiting a person from: (A) Defending his or her person or property, or the person or property of another, from injury or damage being caused by an animal; or (B) Injuring or killing an animal reasonably believed to constitute a threat for injury or damage to any property, livestock, or poultry.
(h)(1) In addition to justification and excuse as provided in Article 2 of Chapter 3 of this title, a person shall be justified in injuring or killing an animal when and to the extent that he or she reasonably believes that such act is necessary to defend against an imminent threat of injury or damage to any person, other animal, or property. (2) A person shall not be justified in injuring or killing an animal under the circumstances set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection when:
(A) The person being threatened is attempting to commit, committing, or fleeing after the commission or attempted commission of a crime; (B) The person or other animal being threatened is attempting to commit or committing a trespass or other tortious interference with property; or (C) The animal being threatened is not lawfully on the property where the threat is occurring. (2)(3) The method used to injure or kill such an animal under the circumstances set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be designed to be as humane as is possible under the circumstances. A person who humanely injures or kills an animal under the circumstances indicated in this subsection shall incur no civil or criminal liability or criminal responsibility for such injury or death."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Williams of the 19th asked unanimous consent that HB 863 be placed on the Table. The consent was granted, and HB 863 was placed on the Table.
Senator Hill of the 6th asked unanimous consent that HB 750 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage.
HB 750. By Representatives Frye of the 118th, Williams of the 119th, Abrams of the 89th, Cheokas of the 138th, England of the 116th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 7-1-1001 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from licensing requirements of mortgage brokers and mortgage lenders, so as to provide for an exemption to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements for employees of

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certain nonprofit corporations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Hill of the 6th.

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

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

N Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport
Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 10.

HB 750, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following communication was 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

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The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 13, 2014
Mr. David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Mr. Cook,
Due to business outside the Senate Chamber, I missed the vote on HB 750. Had I been present, I would have voted Yes.
Sincerely,
/s/ Hardie Davis Senator, District 22
Senator Jackson of the 24th asked unanimous consent that HB 646 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage.
HB 646. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Harbin of the 122nd, Sims of the 123rd and McCall of the 33rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to provide that part-time chief magistrates may become members of such fund; to provided for related matters; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Jackson of the 24th.
The following Fiscal Notes, as required by law, were read by the Secretary:

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GREG S. GRIFFIN State Auditor (404) 656-2174

October 17, 2013

Honorable Paul Battles, Chairman House Retirement Committee Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 613-D Atlanta, Georgia 30334

SUBJECT: Actuarial Investigation House Bill 646 (LC 21 2222) Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia

Dear Chairman Battles:

This bill would amend provisions relating to membership in the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia. Specifically, this bill would allow part-time chief magistrates to become members of the Fund. Currently, membership is limited to persons serving as a full-time chief magistrate.

The first year cost of this legislation would be $181,000 in order to meet the concurrent funding requirements of O.C.G.A. 47-20-50. This cost represents that amount required each year to fund the normal cost. There are currently 19 part-time chief magistrates who would be eligible to join the Fund if this legislation is enacted. This estimated cost is based on the assumption that all 19 will elect to join the Fund. The estimate is also based on current member data, actuarial assumptions, and actuarial methods. It should be noted that changes in any of these variables could affect the cost of this legislation. Any future costs would be paid through fees collected from civil matters or proceeds that are filed in a magistrate court.

The following is a summary of the relevant findings of the actuarial investigation for this bill pursuant to a request by the House Retirement Committee. The investigation was to be conducted according to O.C.G.A. 47-20-36, which outlines the factors to be considered in an actuarial investigation. The figures are based on employee data and the most recent actuarial assumptions and methods.

The amount of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability

which will result from the bill.

$

0

The amount of the annual amortization of the unfunded

actuarial accrued liability which will result from the bill. $

0

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The number of years that the unfunded actuarial accrued

liability created by this bill would be amortized.

N/A

The amount of the annual normal cost which will result from the bill.

$ 181,000

The employer contribution rate currently in effect.
The employer contribution rate recommended (in conformity with minimum funding standards specified in Code Section 47-20-10).
The total dollar amount of the increase in the annual Employer contribution which is necessary to maintain the retirement system in an actuarially sound condition.

Fees collected from civil matters and proceedings filed in a magistrate court

Fees collected from civil matters and proceedings filed in a magistrate court

$

0*

* According to the actuary, the first year cost of this legislation is $181,000. However, the required employer contribution would not need to increase since this Fund is in a well-funded position. Currently, the amount of revenue generated from fees is sufficient to cover the additional costs associated with this bill and to ensure the Fund remains funded in accordance with the State's minimum funding standards.

It should be noted that any subsequent changes in the retirement bill will invalidate the actuarial investigation and the findings included therein.

Respectfully,

/s/ Greg S. Griffin State Auditor

Department of Audits and Accounts
270 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 1-156 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400

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GREG S. GRIFFIN State Auditor (404) 656-2174

March 19, 2014

The Honorable Barry Fleming State Representative Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 401-H Atlanta, Georgia 30334

SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification House Bill 646 (LC 21 2222)

Dear Representative Fleming:

This bill would amend provisions relating to membership in the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia. Specifically, this bill would define the term `part-time chief magistrate' and would allow such persons to join the Fund.

This is to certify that this bill is a fiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.

Respectfully,

/s/ Greg S. Griffin 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 Beach N Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L

Y Mullis N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate

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N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden N Gooch

Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E N Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson
Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 7.

HB 646, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Hill of the 4th was excused as a Conferee.

Senator Burke of the 11th asked unanimous consent that HB 825 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage.

HB 825. By Representatives Houston of the 170th, Greene of the 151st, Powell of the 171st, Watson of the 172nd, Shaw of the 176th and others:

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 permit fruit growers licensed as farm wineries to obtain a license authorizing the production of distilled spirits and fortified wines pursuant to certain conditions; to limit the number and location of tasting rooms a farm winery also licensed as a manufacturer of distilled spirits is authorized to have; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Burke 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 Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H

Y Mullis Y Murphy
Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay

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Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

C Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler
Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate N Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 4.

HB 825, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Miller of the 49th asked unanimous consent that HB 883 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage.

HB 883. By Representatives Strickland of the 111th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Williamson of the 115th, Douglas of the 78th, Fludd of the 64th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia merchant acquirer limited purpose banks, so as to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; 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 Beach
Bethel Y Burke Y Butler

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H C Hill, Jack

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay
Shafer

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Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Y Sims Y Staton
Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 0.

HB 883, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Stone of the 23rd asked unanimous consent that HB 982 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage.

HB 982. By Representative Williamson of the 115th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to financial institutions, so as to repeal Article 4, relating to the sale of checks or money orders, and Article 4A, relating to the cashing of checks, drafts, or money orders for consideration, and to enact new Articles 4 and 4A; to provide for related matters; 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 Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke
Butler

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H C Hill, Jack

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer

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Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 1.

HB 982, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Jackson of the 2nd moved to suspend the Senate Rules to first read legislation and assign it to committee. There was no objection.

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

SR 1228. By Senators Jackson of the 2nd, Thompson of the 5th and Harbison of the 15th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Study Committee on the 24-7 Alcohol Sobriety Program; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Rules.

Senator Ligon of the 3rd moved to suspend the Senate Rules to first read legislation and assign it to committee. There was no objection.

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

HB 1115. By Representatives Geisinger of the 48th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Jones of the 47th, Lindsey of the 54th, Rice of the 95th 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

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amended, particularly by an Act approved April 2, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4065), as amended, so as to change certain definitions; to change certain provisions regarding written consent of property owners; to change provisions relating to the appointment of district board members; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
HB 1146. By Representatives Burns of the 159th and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the board of education for the Effingham County School District, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4596), as amended, so as to change the compensation for members of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.
Senator Thompson of the 33rd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.
Senator Unterman of the 45th asked unanimous consent that HB 965 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage.
HB 965. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Rutledge of the 109th, Watson of the 166th, Broadrick of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to controlled substances, so as to provide immunities from certain arrests, charges, or prosecutions for persons seeking medical assistance for a drug overdose; to amend Code Section 3-3-23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to furnishing to, purchase of, or possession by persons under 21 years of age of alcoholic beverages; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; 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 965:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to controlled substances, so as to provide immunities from certain arrests, charges, or prosecutions for persons seeking medical

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assistance for a drug overdose; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to authorize licensed health practitioners to prescribe opioid antagonists to certain individuals and entities pursuant to a protocol; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to authorize emergency medical services personnel to administer opioid antagonists; to authorize first responders to maintain and administer opioid antagonists; to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefit managers, so as to provide that a pharmacy or facility that is under common ownership or control with an entity licensed under Title 33 or with an institution licensed under Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 shall not be required to hold a nonresident pharmacy permit; to provide for related matters; 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:
PART I SECTION 1-1. This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law."
SECTION 1-2. WHEREAS, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution ("AJC"), more than 600,000 Americans used heroin in 2012, which is nearly double the number from five years earlier according to health officials; and
WHEREAS, the AJC article states that "[t]he striking thing about heroin's most recent incarnation is that a drug that was once largely confined to major cities is spreading into suburban and rural towns across America, where it is used predominantly by young adults between the ages of 18 and 29"; and
WHEREAS, the Drug Enforcement Agency has noted that the "skyrocketing" increase in the availability of cheap heroin is a direct reaction by cartels to legislative efforts to regulate and restrict access to opiate prescription painkillers; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Cardiges of Lawrenceville died of an accidental heroin overdose; and
WHEREAS, Randall Brannen of McDonough died of an accidental overdose; and
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WHEREAS, those who were with them did not call 9-1-1 to seek medical assistance, which could have saved their lives, because of a fear of prosecution for the possession and use of illegal drugs; and
WHEREAS, Overdose Reporting/Medical Amnesty legislation, or "9-1-1 Good Samaritan Laws," have been passed in 14 states, including Florida and North Carolina, and is under consideration in several more; and
WHEREAS, in North Carolina, it is believed that at least 20 lives have been saved since passage last year of similar legislation, and in Massachusetts it is believed that more than 120 lives have been saved since passage of similar legislation in that state in 2012; and
WHEREAS, overdose deaths result from a variety of substances, including prescription painkillers, heroin, methamphetamine, designer drugs, and alcohol.
SECTION 1-3. Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to controlled substances, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-13-5. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Drug overdose' means an acute condition, including, but not limited to, extreme physical illness, decreased level of consciousness, respiratory depression, coma, mania, or death, resulting from the consumption or use of a controlled substance or dangerous drug by the distressed individual in violation of this chapter or that a reasonable person would believe to be resulting from the consumption or use of a controlled substance or dangerous drug by the distressed individual. (2) 'Drug violation' means:
(A) A violation of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-13-30 for possession of a controlled substance if the aggregate weight, including any mixture, is less than four grams of a solid substance, less than one milliliter of liquid substance, or if the substance is placed onto a secondary medium with a combined weight of less than four grams; (B) A violation of paragraph (1) of subsection (j) of Code Section 16-13-30 for possession of less than one ounce of marijuana; or (C) A violation of Code Section 16-13-32.2, relating to possession and use of drug related objects. (3) 'Medical assistance' means aid provided to a person by a health care professional licensed, registered, or certified under the laws of this state who, acting within his or her lawful scope of practice, may provide diagnosis, treatment, or emergency medical services. (4) 'Seeks medical assistance' means accesses or assists in accessing the 9-1-1 system or otherwise contacts or assists in contacting law enforcement or a poison control

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center and provides care to a person while awaiting the arrival of medical assistance to aid such person. (b) Any person who in good faith seeks medical assistance for a person experiencing or believed to be experiencing a drug overdose shall not be arrested, charged, or prosecuted for a drug violation if the evidence for the arrest, charge, or prosecution of such drug violation resulted solely from seeking such medical assistance. Any person who is experiencing a drug overdose and, in good faith, seeks medical assistance for himself or herself or is the subject of such a request shall not be arrested, charged, or prosecuted for a drug violation if the evidence for the arrest, charge, or prosecution of such drug violation resulted solely from seeking such medical assistance. Any such person shall also not be subject to, if related to the seeking of such medical assistance: (1) Penalties for a violation of a permanent or temporary protective order or restraining order; or (2) Sanctions for a violation of a condition of pretrial release, condition of probation, or condition of parole based on a drug violation. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit the admissibility of any evidence in connection with the investigation or prosecution of a crime with regard to a defendant who does not qualify for the protections of subsection (b) of this Code section or with regard to other crimes committed by a person who otherwise qualifies for protection pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit any seizure of evidence or contraband otherwise permitted by law. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit or abridge the authority of a law enforcement officer to detain or take into custody a person in the course of an investigation or to effectuate an arrest for any offense except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section."
PART II SECTION 2-1. WHEREAS, Naloxone is an opioid antagonist developed to counter the effects of opiate overdose, specifically the life-threatening depression of the central nervous and respiratory systems; and
WHEREAS, Naloxone is clinically administered via intramuscular, intravenous, or subcutaneous injection; and
WHEREAS, Naloxone is administered outside of a clinical setting or facility intranasally via nasal atomizer; and
WHEREAS, the American Medical Association supported the lay administration of this life-saving drug in 2012; and
WHEREAS, similar Naloxone access laws have reversed more than 10,000 opioid overdoses by lay people in other states; and

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WHEREAS, the American Medical Association acknowledged that "fatalities caused by opioid overdose can devastate families and communities, and we must do more to prevent these unnecessary deaths"; and
WHEREAS, the National Institutes of Health found that Naloxone "lacks any psychoactive or addictive qualities ... without any potential for abuse...[and] medical side-effects or other problematic unintended consequences associated with Naloxone have not been reported"; and
WHEREAS, any administration of Naloxone to an individual experiencing an opioid overdose must be followed by professional medical attention and treatment.
SECTION 2-2. Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"26-4-116.2. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'First responder' means any person or agency who provides on-site care until the arrival of a duly licensed ambulance service. This shall include, but not be limited to, persons who routinely respond to calls for assistance through an affiliation with law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and rescue agencies. (2) 'Harm reduction organization' means an organization which provides direct assistance and services, such as syringe exchanges, counseling, homeless services, advocacy, drug treatment, and screening, to individuals at risk of experiencing an opioid related overdose. (3) 'Opioid antagonist' means any drug that binds to opioid receptors and blocks or inhibits the effects of opioids acting on those receptors and that is approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of an opioid related overdose. (4) 'Opioid related overdose' means an acute condition, including, but not limited to, extreme physical illness, decreased level of consciousness, respiratory depression, coma, mania, or death, resulting from the consumption or use of an opioid or another substance with which an opioid was combined or that a layperson would reasonably believe to be resulting from the consumption or use of an opioid or another substance with which an opioid was combined for which medical assistance is required. (5) 'Pain management clinic' means a clinic licensed pursuant to Article 10 of Chapter 34 of Title 43. (6) 'Practitioner' means a physician licensed to practice medicine in this state. (b) A practitioner acting in good faith and in compliance with the standard of care applicable to that practitioner may prescribe an opioid antagonist for use in accordance with a protocol specified by such practitioner to a person at risk of experiencing an opioid related overdose or to a pain management clinic, first responder, harm reduction organization, family member, friend, or other person in a position to assist a person at risk of experiencing an opioid related overdose.

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(c) A pharmacist acting in good faith and in compliance with the standard of care applicable to pharmacists may dispense opioid antagonists pursuant to a prescription issued in accordance with subsection (b) of this Code section. (d) A person acting in good faith and with reasonable care to another person whom he or she believes to be experiencing an opioid related overdose may administer an opioid antagonist that was prescribed pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section in accordance with the protocol specified by the practitioner. (e) The following individuals are immune from any civil or criminal liability or professional licensing sanctions for the following actions authorized by this Code section:
(1) Any practitioner acting in good faith and in compliance with the standard of care applicable to that practitioner who prescribes an opioid antagonist pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section; (2) Any practitioner or pharmacist acting in good faith and in compliance with the standard of care applicable to that practitioner or pharmacist who dispenses an opioid antagonist pursuant to a prescription issued in accordance with subsection (b) of this Code section; and (3) Any person acting in good faith, other than a practitioner, who administers an opioid antagonist pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section."
SECTION 2-3. Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, is amended in Code Section 31-11-53, relating to services which may be rendered by certified emergency medical technicians and trainees, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Upon certification by the department, emergency medical technicians may do any of the following:
(1) Render first-aid and resuscitation services as taught in the United States Department of Transportation basic training courses for emergency medical technicians or an equivalent course approved by the department; and (2) Upon the order of a duly licensed physician, administer approved intravenous solutions and opioid antagonists."
SECTION 2-4. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 31-11-54, relating to services which may be rendered by paramedics and paramedic trainees, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Upon certification by the department, paramedics may perform any service that a cardiac technician is permitted to perform. In addition, upon the order of a duly licensed physician and subject to the conditions set forth in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 31-11-55, paramedics may perform any other procedures which they have been both trained and certified to perform, including, but not limited to:
(1) Administration of parenteral injections of diuretics, anticonvulsants, hypertonic glucose, antihistamines, bronchodilators, emetics, narcotic antagonists, and others,

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and administration of opioid antagonists; (2) Cardioversion; and (3) Gastric suction by intubation Endotracheal suction."
SECTION 2-5. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 31-11-55, relating to services which may be rendered by certified cardiac technicians and trainees, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) Upon certification by the department, cardiac technicians may do any of the following:
(1) Render first-aid and resuscitation services; (2) Upon the order of a duly licensed physician and as recommended by the Georgia Emergency Health Medical Services Advisory Council and approved by the department:
(A) Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation in a pulseless, nonbreathing hemodynamically unstable patient; (B) Administer approved intravenous solutions; (C) Administer parenteral injections of antiarrhythmic agents, vagolytic agents, chronotropic agents, alkalizing agents, analgesic agents, and vasopressor agents or administer opioid antagonists; and (D) Perform pulmonary ventilation by esophageal airway and endotracheal intubation."
SECTION 2-6. Said chapter is further amended in Article 3, relating to emergency medical services personnel, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-11-55.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'First responder' means any person or agency who provides on-site care until the arrival of a duly licensed ambulance service. This shall include, but not be limited to, persons who routinely respond to calls for assistance through an affiliation with law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and rescue agencies. (2) 'Opioid antagonist' means any drug that binds to opioid receptors and blocks or inhibits the effects of opioids acting on those receptors and that is approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of an opioid related overdose. (3) 'Opioid related overdose' means an acute condition, including, but not limited to, extreme physical illness, decreased level of consciousness, respiratory depression, coma, mania, or death, resulting from the consumption or use of an opioid or another substance with which an opioid was combined or that a layperson would reasonably believe to be resulting from the consumption or use of an opioid or another substance with which an opioid was combined. (b) An opioid antagonist may be administered or provided by any first responder for the purpose of saving the life of a person experiencing an opioid related overdose. In

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order to ensure public health and safety: (1) All first responders who have access to or maintain an opioid antagonist obtain appropriate training as set forth in the rules and regulations of the Department of Public Health; (2) All law enforcement agencies, fire departments, rescue agencies, and other similar entities shall notify the appropriate emergency medical services system of the possession and maintenance of opioid antagonists by its personnel; and (3) Within a reasonable period of time, all first responders who administer or provide an opioid antagonist shall make available a printed or electronically stored report to the licensed ambulance service which transports the patient.
(c) A pharmacy licensed in this state may issue opioid antagonists to first responders for use pursuant to this Code section in the same manner and subject to the same requirements as provided in Code Section 26-4-116. (d) Any first responder who gratuitously and in good faith renders emergency care or treatment by administering or providing an opioid antagonist shall not be held liable for any civil damages as a result of such care or treatment or as a result of any act or failure to act in providing or arranging further medical treatment where the person acts without gross negligence or intent to harm or as an ordinary reasonably prudent person would have acted under the same or similar circumstances, even if such individual does so without benefit of the appropriate training. This subsection includes paid persons who extend care or treatment without expectation of remuneration from the patient or victim for receiving the opioid antagonist."
PART III SECTION 3-1. Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefit managers, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows: "33-64-9. A pharmacy or facility that is under common ownership or control with an entity licensed under Title 33 or with an institution licensed under Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 shall not be required to hold a nonresident pharmacy permit under Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26."
PART IV SECTION 4-1. (a) This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) Parts I and II of this Act shall apply to all acts committed on or after such effective date.
SECTION 4-2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Senators Bethel of the 54th, Albers of the 56th, Beach of the 21st, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Williams of the 19th and others offered the following amendment #1:

Amend the committee substitute (LC 37 1763S) to HB 965 by striking lines 252 - 261 and renumbering accordingly.

And striking on line 11 beginning after the semi colon and continuing through the semi colon following the word "permit.".

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Unterman of the 45th 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 Y Beach Y Bethel N Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis
Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson
Hill, H C Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon N Millar Y Miller

N Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay N Shafer Y Sims N Staton N Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson N Unterman N Wilkinson Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 38, nays 14, and the Bethel, et al. amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.

Senator Cowsert of the 46th offered the following amendment #2:

Amend the Senate Health and Human Services Committee substitute to HB 965 (LC 37 1763S) by inserting after "antagonists;" on line 11 the following:

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to amend Code Section 3-3-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to furnishing to, purchase of, or possession by persons under 21 years of age of alcoholic beverages, use of false identification, proper identification, dispensing, serving, selling, or handling by persons under 21 years of age in the course of employment, and seller's actions upon receiving false identification, so as to provide immunities from certain arrests, charges, or prosecutions for persons seeking medical assistance for an alcohol related overdose;
By inserting between lines 251 and 252 the following: PART IIA
SECTION 2A-1.
Code Section 3-3-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to furnishing to, purchase of, or possession by persons under 21 years of age of alcoholic beverages, use of false identification, proper identification, dispensing, serving, selling, or handling by persons under 21 years of age in the course of employment, and seller's actions upon receiving false identification, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(j)(1) As used in this subsection, the term: (A) 'Alcohol related overdose' means an acute condition, including, but not limited to, extreme physical illness, decreased level of consciousness, respiratory depression, coma, mania, or death, resulting from the consumption or use of alcohol or that a layperson would reasonably believe to be resulting from the consumption or use of alcohol for which medical assistance is required. (B) 'Medical assistance' means aid provided to a person believed to be experiencing an alcohol related overdose by a health care professional licensed, registered, or certified under the laws of this state who, acting within his or her lawful scope of practice, may provide diagnosis, treatment, or emergency services relative to such overdose. (C) 'Seeks medical assistance' means accesses or assists in accessing the 9-1-1 system or otherwise contacts or assists in contacting law enforcement or a poison control center or provides care to a person experiencing or believed to be experiencing an alcohol related overdose while awaiting the arrival of medical assistance to aid such person.
(2) Any person who in good faith seeks medical assistance for someone who is experiencing an alcohol related overdose shall not be arrested, charged, or prosecuted for a violation of paragraphs (2) through (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section if the evidence for the arrest, charge, or prosecution of such violation resulted from seeking such medical assistance. Any person who is experiencing an alcohol related overdose and, in good faith, seeks medical assistance for himself or herself or is the subject of such a request shall not be arrested, charged, or prosecuted for a violation of paragraphs (2) through (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section if the evidence for the arrest, charge, or prosecution of such violation resulted from seeking such medical assistance. Any such person shall also not be subject to:

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(A) Penalties for a violation of a permanent or temporary protective order or restraining order; or (B) Sanctions for a violation of a condition of pretrial release, condition of probation, or condition of parole based on a violation of paragraphs (2) through (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section. (3) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the admissibility of any evidence in connection with the investigation or prosecution of a crime with regard to a defendant who does not qualify for the protections of paragraph (2) of this subsection or with regard to other crimes committed by a person who otherwise qualifies for protection pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit any seizure of evidence or contraband otherwise permitted by law. Nothing herein shall be construed to limit or abridge the authority of a law enforcement officer to detain or take into custody a person in the course of an investigation or to effectuate an arrest for any offense except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection."

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Hill of the 6th objected.

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 49, nays 2, and the Cowsert 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson N Hill, H C Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares

Y Mullis Y Murphy
Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C

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Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 3.

HB 965, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Nan Orrock District 36 121-C State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees:
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Government Oversight Health and Human Services Higher Education Urban Affairs

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Memorandum

March 13, 2014

To: Secretary of the Senate From: Senator Nan Grogan Orrock Subject: Yes vote on HB 965

This correspondence is to request that the vote for Nan Grogan Orrock, district 36, on House Bill 965 be recorded as a "Yes" vote on Thursday, March 13, 2014.

Sincerely,
/s/ Nan Grogan Orrock Senator Nan Grogan Orrock

Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd moved to suspend the Senate Rules to read a committee report. There was no objection.

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The following committee report was read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:
The Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations has had under consideration the following legislation and has instructed me to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 426 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

The following local, uncontested legislation, favorably reported by the committee as listed on the Supplemental Local Consent Calendar #2, was put upon its passage:

SENATE SUPPLEMENTAL LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR #2

Thursday March 13, 2014 Thirty-eighth Legislative Day

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

SB 426

Tippins of the 37th Thompson of the 14th Hill of the 32nd Tate of the 38th Thompson of the 33rd PROBATE COURT OF COBB COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3702), so as to change the compensation of the deputy clerk of the superior court; 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.

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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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H C Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas
McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 53, nays 0.

The legislation on the Supplemental Local Consent Calendar #2, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Jeffares of the 17th asked unanimous consent that HB 908 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage.

HB 908. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Coomer of the 14th, Nimmer of the 178th, Smith of the 70th, Nix of the 69th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-8-40.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tire disposal restrictions, so as to extend the sunset date for tire fees; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Jeffares of the 17th.
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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden
Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H C Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson N Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 10.

HB 908, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Burke of the 11th asked unanimous consent that HB 998 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage.

HB 998. By Representatives Hatchett of the 150th, Parrish of the 158th, Cooper of the 43rd, Watson of the 166th, Nimmer of the 178th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical scholarships, so as to revise provisions relating to medical scholarships and loans; to revise provisions relating to the areas to be served as a condition of receiving a scholarship or loan; to revise provisions relating to immediate liability for repayment; to repeal a population act provision; to revise legislative purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Burke of the 11th.

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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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H C Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

HB 998, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Tate of the 38th asked unanimous consent that HB 881 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage.

HB 881. By Representatives Epps of the 144th, Powell of the 32nd, Gardner of the 57th, Stephenson of the 90th, Mosby of the 83rd and others:

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 promoting and supporting beneficial projects or entities, so as to provide for a new special license plate for the Grady Health Foundation; to require a two-thirds' majority vote for passage in accordance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Mullis of the 53rd.

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The Senate Public Safety Committee offered the following substitute to HB 881:
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 promoting certain beneficial projects and supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations, so as to adjust fund allocation for certain specialty wildlife license plates; to provide for a new special license plate for the Grady Health Foundation; to repeal obsolete provisions; to provide for related matters; to require a two-thirds' majority vote for passage in accordance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates promoting certain beneficial projects and supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations, is amended by revising subsection (a) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(a)(1) As used in this Code section, except as otherwise provided in subsection (n) of this Code section, the term:
(A) 'Manufacturing fee' means a $25.00 fee paid at the time a special license plate is issued. (B) 'Special license plate fee' means a $35.00 fee paid at the time a special license plate is issued. (C) 'Special license plate renewal fee' means a $35.00 fee paid at the time a revalidation decal is issued for a special license plate. (2) In accordance with Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(n) of the Constitution, the General Assembly has determined that the issuance of special license plates to support an agency or fund or a program beneficial to the people of this state that is administered by a nonprofit corporation organized under Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the Internal Revenue Code and dedicating a portion of the funds raised from the sale of these special license plates is in the best interests of the people of this state." "(n)(1) The General Assembly recognizes that Code Section 12-3-600 mandates that the best interests of the state are served by providing for the conservation of nongame species of wildlife and has determined that the following special license plates supporting the agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations listed in this subsection shall be issued for the purposes indicated. The special license plates listed in this subsection shall be subject to a special license plate fee and a special license plate renewal fee. The revenue disbursement for the special license plates listed in this subsection shall be as follows: (A) Special license plate fee $25.00 of which $5.00 is to be deposited into the

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general fund, $1.00 is to be paid to the local county tag agent and $19.00 is to be dedicated to the sponsoring agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation; and (B) Special license plate renewal fee $25.00 of which $5.00 is to be deposited into the general fund and $20.00 is to be dedicated to the sponsoring agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation. (2) Special license plates promoting the Nongame-Endangered Wildlife Program of the Department of Natural Resources. The funds raised by the sale of these special license plates shall be disbursed to the Nongame Wildlife Conservation and Wildlife Habitat Acquisition Fund of the Department of Natural Resources for the purposes enumerated in subsection (b) of Code Section 12-3-602. Such license plates shall not include a space for a county name decal but shall instead bear the legend 'Give Wildlife a Chance' in lieu of the name of the county of issuance. (3) A special license plate promoting conservation and enhancement of trout populations. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Wildlife Resources Division of the Department of Natural Resources to supplement trout restoration and management programs. (4) A special license plate supporting the Bobwhite Quail Restoration Initiative. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Wildlife Resources Division of the Department of Natural Resources to conduct programs designed to enhance the bobwhite quail population in this state. Such programs may include the creation of habitat demonstration areas on state managed wildlife lands, education programs, technical assistance to private landowners in the creation and maintenance of bobwhite quail habitats on their lands, and projects to encourage public support for the license plate and the activities it funds. The Department of Natural Resources may enter into such contractual agreements as may be appropriate to further the objectives of the Bobwhite Quail Restoration Initiative, including entering into contractual agreements whereby private landowners, public agencies, or corporate entities create, preserve, or enhance habitat for bobwhite quail in return for the payment of incentives. Such license plate shall not include a space for a county decal but shall instead bear the legend 'Support Wildlife' in lieu of the name of the county of issuance."
SECTION 2. Said Code section is further amended in subsection (l) by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(51) A special license plate for the Grady Health Foundation to support and improve the quality of health care services. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Grady Health Foundation."
SECTION 3. Said Code section is further amended by repealing paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of subsection (l) and designating said paragraphs as reserved.

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SECTION 4. In accordance with the requirements of Article III, Section IX, Paragraph (VI)(n) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, this Act shall not become law unless it receives the requisite two-thirds' majority vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senators Harper of the 7th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tollison of the 20th and Williams of the 19th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend HB 881 (LC 40 0616S) by deleting line 12 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: or nonprofit corporations, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (e) and by adding a new
By inserting between lines 27 and 28 the following: "(e) Before the department disburses to the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation funds from the sale of special license plates, the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation must provide a written statement stating the manner in which such funds shall be utilized. In addition, a nonprofit corporation must shall provide the department with documentation of its nonprofit status under Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the Internal Revenue Code. The purposes for which the funds shall be utilized must shall be the same as those specified in this Code section authorizing the dedication to the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation of revenue from the sale of special license plates. The agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation shall periodically provide to the commissioner an audit of the use of the funds or other evidence of use of the funds satisfactory to the commissioner. Any agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation which receives funds under subsection (n) of this Code section shall submit annually to the members of the Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee, the House Committee on Game, Fish, and Parks, the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Senate Appropriations Committee, and to the commissioner of natural resources a detailed audit containing the disposition and expenditure of all funds received pursuant to such subsection. If it is determined that the funds are not being used for the purposes set forth in the statement provided by the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, the department shall withhold payment of such funds until such noncompliance issues are resolved."
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Harper, 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H C Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims
Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 1.

HB 881, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Serving as the doctor of the day was Dr. Steven Muller.

Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate stand adjourned pursuant to HR 1333 until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2014; the motion prevailed, and at 5:52 p.m. the President announced the Senate adjourned.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Thirty-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 the need to make corrections to the Reports of the Committees on Finance and Health and Human Services filed the previous legislative day.
Senator Unterman of the 45th asked unanimous consent to correct the Report of the Committee on Health and Human Services delivered on March 13, 2014, which erroneously reported that "HB 990 Do Pass by Substitute". The Journal should reflect that the action of the Committee was that "HB 990 Do Pass". There was no objection.
Senator Hill of the 32nd asked unanimous consent to correct the Report of the Committee on Finance delivered on March 13, 2014, which erroneously reported that "HB 729 Do Pass by Substitute (LC 28 7220S)". The Journal should reflect that the action of the Committee was that "HB 729 Do Pass by Substitute (LC 34 4259S)". There was no objection.
Senator Hill of the 32nd asked unanimous consent to correct the same report which erroneously reported that "HB 1000 Do Pass by Substitute (LC 41 0242S)". The Journal should reflect that the action of the Committee was that "HB 1000 Do Pass by Substitute (LC 34 4260S)". There was no objection.
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:
SR 1224. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION creating the Senate State Capitol Utilization and Modernization Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

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The following resolution was read and adopted:

SR 1236. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Shafer of the 48th, Albers of the 56th and Jones of the 25th:

A RESOLUTION requesting the Georgia Secretary of State to look into the feasibility of vote-by-phone in Georgia by conducting a pilot program in the 2014 election for use by overseas and military voters; and for other purposes.

The following committee report was read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

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

HB 1043 HB 1122 HB 1124 HB 1127 SB 429

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1109 HB 1123 HB 1126 HB 1129

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

Senator Seay of the 34th asked unanimous consent that Senator Carter of the 42nd be excused. The consent was granted, and Senator Carter was excused.

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

Davis of the 22nd Thompson of the 33rd

Golden of the 8th

Sims of the 12th

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

Albers Balfour Beach Bethel Burke Butler Carter, B

Harper Heath Henson Hill, H Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler

Millar Miller Mullis Murphy Orrock Ramsey Seay

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Chance Cowsert Crane Crosby Davenport Dugan Fort Ginn Gooch Harbison

Jackson, B Jackson, L James Jeffares Jones, B Jones, E Ligon Lucas McKoon

Not answering were Senators:

Carter, J. (Excused) Sims (Excused)

Davis (Excused) Thompson, S. (Excused)

Shafer Staton Stone Tate Thompson, B Tippins Tolleson Unterman Wilkinson
Golden (Excused) Williams

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 Carter of the 1st introduced the chaplain of the day, Dr. Charles Z. Gardner of Atlanta, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.
Senator Staton of the 18th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Rana K. Munna.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 1222. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Pope High School and Lassiter High School fencing teams; and for other purposes.

SR 1223. By Senator Burke of the 11th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 17, 2014, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.

SR 1225. By Senators McKoon of the 29th, Bethel of the 54th, Carter of the 42nd, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Crosby of the 13th and others:
A RESOLUTION remembering the life of Mr. Clifton A. Brashier, Jr., and recognizing him for his years of service to the legal community and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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SR 1226. By Senators Wilkinson of the 50th, Ginn of the 47th, Gooch of the 51st and Miller of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Gary L. Minyard; and for other purposes.
SR 1227. By Senators Millar of the 40th and Albers of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION commending Dr. B. Wiley Stephens and recognizing him for his years of ministry to the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 1229. By Senators Davenport of the 44th and Seay of the 34th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Jonesboro High School boy's basketball team; and for other purposes.
SR 1230. By Senator Bethel of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION commending the members of the Junior Beta Club of Bagley Middle School; and for other purposes.
SR 1231. By Senators Davenport of the 44th, Fort of the 39th, James of the 35th, Tate of the 38th, Carter of the 42nd and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Spelman College Class of 1969 in honor of its 45th reunion; and for other purposes.
SR 1232. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring H. Neal Florence on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
SR 1233. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mike Burwell and his two sons, Ryan and Trevor Burwell; and for other purposes.
SR 1234. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION honoring Sam "Laan" L. Cordle, Jr., on the event of his retirement; and for other purposes.

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SR 1235. By Senator Harper of the 7th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jacob Allen; and for other purposes.

SR 1239. By Senators Chance of the 16th and Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia State University's men's basketball team on winning the NCAA Division I Sun Belt Championship; and for other purposes.

SR 1240. By Senator Miller of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Northeast Georgia Chapter of Quilts for Kids; and for other purposes.

SR 1241. By Senators Staton of the 18th and Sims of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Dr. Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith; and for other purposes.

SR 1242. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia High School Fencing League; and for other purposes.

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

Mr. President:

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

HB 1147.

By Representative Knight of the 130th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Orchard Hill; to provide for specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1105.

By Representative Pruett of the 149th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to repeal the amendment to the Constitution of Georgia providing that the county officers of Telfair County shall be ineligible to hold office under certain conditions; to provide for a

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referendum with respect to the effectiveness of the foregoing; to provide for contingent effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:
SB 423. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Berkeley Lake, approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3636), as amended, so as to change the number of councilmembers required for a quorum with the mayor; to provide that the mayor pro tempore may vote in the event of a tie when presiding in the mayor's absences; to reaffirm the current city boundary; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following legislation, favorably reported by the committee, as listed on the Senate Consent Calendar for Commemorative Resolutions, was put upon its adoption:

SENATE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR COMMEMORATIVE RESOLUTIONS TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014
THIRTY-NINTH LEGISLATIVE DAY
HR 1200 Trooper James David Young Memorial Highway; City of Fitzgerald; dedicate (TRANS-51st) Roberts-155th

HR 1544 Major Henry Talmage Elrod Memorial Highway; Turner County; dedicate (Substitute)(TRANS-51st) Roberts-155th

Senator Miller of the 49th objected to HR 1544, which was on the Consent Calendar, and asked that it be voted on individually. There was no objection.

Senator Shafer of the 48th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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

On the adoption of the legislation on the Senate Consent Calendar for Commemorative Resolutions, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock

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Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

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

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

The legislation on the Senate Consent Calendar for Commemorative Resolutions, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The following legislation, having been removed from the Consent Calendar was continued upon its adoption:

HR 1544. By Representative Roberts of the 155th:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Major Henry Talmage Elrod and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Gooch of the 51st.

The Senate Committee on Transportation offered the following substitute to HR 1544:

A RESOLUTION

Dedicating and renaming certain portions of the state highway system; repealing a portion of a resolution dedicating portions of the state highway system approved on May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 951); and for other purposes.

PART I WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and leaders with the passing of Major Henry Talmage Elrod; and

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WHEREAS, Major Elrod was born on September 27, 1905, in Turner County, Georgia, and attended the University of Georgia and Yale University; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Marine Corps, valiantly and courageously defending his fellow Americans during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Major Elrod single handedly attacked a flight of 22 enemy planes over Wake Island and executed several low altitude bombings and strafing runs on enemy ships; and
WHEREAS, he became the first American to sink a Japanese warship, the Kisaragi, with small caliber bombs delivered from a fighter aircraft; and
WHEREAS, when all the U.S. aircraft had been destroyed by hostile fire, Major Elrod organized the remaining troops into a beach defense unit which repulsed repeated Japanese attacks; and
WHEREAS, Major Elrod was mortally wounded on December 23, 1941, while protecting his men who were carrying ammunition to a gun emplacement; and
WHEREAS, Major Elrod exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that a road be dedicated in his honor.
PART II WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, United States military veterans have demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice their own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of their fellow man; and
WHEREAS, they have served as guardians of this nation's freedom and liberty and have diligently and conscientiously undergone intensive and rigorous training in order to serve their country with honor and distinction during times of war and peace; and
WHEREAS, it is important that veterans are thanked for their selfless service to this nation and honored for their unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States; and

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WHEREAS, veterans embody the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater than themselves, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of these remarkable and distinguished Americans be honored appropriately.
PART III WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, Major Herndon Cummings, Colonel John Whitehead, and Colonel Marion Rodgers were influential Tuskegee Airmen who valiantly and courageously served this nation during World War II and were born in or spent years during their childhood in Laurens County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, a native of Laurens County, Major Herndon Cummings enlisted in the United States Air Corps on June 25, 1942, and was assigned to the 447th Bomber Group with whom he served for four years;
WHEREAS, upon completion of his service with the Air Corps, Major Cummings enlisted with the United States Air Force Reserve and dedicated 20 years of additional service to the nation; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Marion Rodgers was raised in Dublin, Georgia, and served with an anti-aircraft artillery unit and as a radio operator prior to attending flight school; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Rodgers was assigned to the 99th Fighter Squadron, the "Red Tails," and dedicated 22 years to the Air Force before working in the civil service field for 17 years; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Rodgers spent a year working for N.A.S.A. as a program manager on the mission for Apollo 13 and was prominent in the development of electronics and communications procedures with N.O.R.A.D.; and
WHEREAS, Colonel John Whitehead spent several years during his youth in Laurens County and flew several missions over Europe during World War II; and
WHEREAS, known as "Mr. Death" by his fellow pilots, Colonel Whitehead was the first African American test pilot for the Air Force and during his 30 year career spent more than 9,500 hours in the air; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of these distinguished Georgians be appropriately recognized with the naming of an intersection in their honor.

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PART IV WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the passing of Deputy David W. Gilstrap on October 9, 2008; and
WHEREAS, a native of Hapeville, Georgia, Deputy Gilstrap graduated from Rabun Gap Nachoochee School and served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, as a sergeant in the United States Armed Forces, Deputy Gilstrap was recognized with numerous commendations, including an Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Expert Marksmanship Badge for M-16; and
WHEREAS, after his 13 year career in the military, Deputy Gilstrap returned home to begin his career in law enforcement with the Clarke County Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of the North East Georgia Police Academy, Deputy Gilstrap joined the Oconee County Sheriff's Office in 2005 where he worked with the traffic enforcement unit; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Gilstrap exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that a road be dedicated in his honor.
PART V WHEREAS, Mr. William Riley Curry served in the Georgia General Assembly during the 1910s and 1920s and entertained many legislators and governors in his home, and he organized and was president and majority stockholder of People's Bank of Shellman, now known as First State Bank of Randolph County, and was a major benefactor of the Georgia Baptist Children's Home, where he established the Nena Ferguson Curry Children's Fund; and at the height of the Great Depression, he established the $100,000.00 Curry Choir of Christianity at Mercer University, which act of philanthropy allowed Mercer University to remain open at a time when many private universities were forced to close, and he developed railroad lines throughout the South with other capitalists, who were also guests at the family home; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Curry built the Curry Home in Shellman, Georgia, in 1906; the home was designed by the architectural firm of Dennis & Dennis of Macon and was constructed by W.I. Jay & Co.; and
WHEREAS, he remodeled the imposing, two-story, white clapboard home in 1926, and in 1963 James Riley Curry, Sr., inherited the property and commissioned a vast renovation, which was undertaken by the Hugh Gaston Architecture Co. of Albany; and

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WHEREAS, the current owner, William Scott Curry II, purchased the home from the heirs of the J. R. Curry, Sr., Estate in 2012, and in April of 2013 he began an extensive renovation and remodel of the home; and
WHEREAS, the many interesting historic features of the house include fluted ionic columns, unusually fine, leaded cut-glass windows surrounding the massive front doorway, richly colored stained-glass windows, intricately designed bronze ceilings, mahogany wainscoting of the front entrance hall and formal dining room, and the crystal chandelier in the foyer; and
WHEREAS, the home in Randolph County stands as a fine monument to Mr. William Riley Curry, a successful Georgia entrepreneur and great philanthropist.
PART VI WHEREAS, Mr. Bobby Eugene Parham has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Mr. Parham's interest in politics was piqued as he worked as a pharmacist for Representative Culver Kidd at the Culver & Kidd Drugstore; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Parham successfully ran for the Baldwin County School Board and served as a Baldwin County Commissioner before he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, he ably and adeptly served his constituents and the State of Georgia as a Representative from 1974 until his retirement in 2009; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Parham served on the House Committees on Appropriations, Rules, and Health & Ecology and as chairperson of the House Committee on Transportation; and
WHEREAS, upon his retirement from the House in 2009, Mr. Parham was elected to the State Transportation Board of the Department of Transportation, representing his hometown of Milledgeville and Baldwin County; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized with the naming of a bridge in his honor.
PART VII WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and

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WHEREAS, United States military veterans have demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice their own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of their fellow man; and
WHEREAS, they have served as guardians of this nation's freedom and liberty and have diligently and conscientiously undergone intensive and rigorous training in order to serve their country with honor and distinction during times of war and peace; and
WHEREAS, it is important that veterans are thanked for their selfless service to this nation and honored for their unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States; and
WHEREAS, veterans embody the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater than themselves, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of these remarkable and distinguished Americans be honored appropriately.
PART VIII WHEREAS, the McDougald family, William Alexander and Catherine Buie McDougald with their youngest child Dougald, immigrated to America in 1841 from the Island of Jura, Great Britain, and settled in North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, Dougald and his sons, John Alexander, Duncan, and William, were successful farmers and turpentine producers and were active in civic projects, especially in Bulloch County, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, John Alexander McDougald was a major donor in the bid to establish the First District A&M School, which later was named Georgia Southern University, and as a member of the city council and mayor helped the City of Statesboro obtain improved water and sewerage and a complete sanitary system; and
WHEREAS, John Alexander McDougald's mansion on South Main Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and he generously gave land to an African American Baptist church on Highway 67 for the benefit of his workers and their families, a church named St. John the Second; and
WHEREAS, a most notable achievement of John Alexander McDougald is that he attracted to Statesboro and was host to the internationally acclaimed chemist, Dr. Charles Holmes Herty, who in the year 1900 performed experiments on pine trees located on land now occupied by Georgia Southern University and whose research led to the production of Naval Stores shipped from Statesboro around the world; and
WHEREAS, in honor of John Alexander McDougald, the General Assembly created the Herty Advanced Materials Development Center which relocated from Savannah to Georgia Southern University in 2012; and

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WHEREAS, other members of the McDougald family who have a rich history in Statesboro and Georgia include Bernard McDougald, who served 30 years as a member of the Statesboro City Council; Ruth McDougald, author of a popular local newspaper column; Walter McDougald, an active spokesperson for the growth of the college and of the community of Clito; Worth McDougald, a noted professor at the University of Georgia who shaped the famed Peabody Awards program; Don McDougald, who brought the first FM radio station to Statesboro, developed WWNS Radio, and established the community's cable television system; Maggie McDougald, one of the early communications lawyers in Georgia; Sally Quinn, a noted television commentator and author of several major books, who married Ben Bradley, former editor of the Washington Post; Michael McDougald, who has served eight years as chairman of Georgia Public Broadcasting; and William McDougald, editor of Southern Living Magazine; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that a road be dedicated in honor of this important and notable Georgia family whose talents and influence stretch from the islands of Scotland to the Pine Forests of Bulloch County, Georgia.

PART IX WHEREAS, Mr. Ray C. Anderson graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology and spent over 14 years learning the carpet trade with Deering-Milliken and Callaway Mills before founding Interface, a company that produced the first free-lay carpet tiles in America; and
WHEREAS, since the company's establishment in 1973, Interface has grown to be the world's largest producer of modular commercial flooring with sales in 110 countries and manufacturing facilities on four continents; and
WHEREAS, under the enlightened and thoughtful vision of Mr. Anderson, Interface adopted a Mission Zero promise, which aims to eliminate any negative impact it may have on the environment by the year 2020 and to reduce or eliminate waste and harmful emissions while increasing the use of renewable materials and sources of energy; and
WHEREAS, a pioneer of conscientious business practices, Mr. Anderson and his dedication to improving the environment have been recognized with numerous awards, including a Design for Humanity Award from the American Society for Interior Designers, a Lifetime Achievement Award from GreenLaw, and a River Guardian Award from the Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper organization, just to name a few; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Anderson served as a co-chair on President Clinton's Council on Sustainable Development and the 2008 Presidential Climate Action Plan; and

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WHEREAS, a sought-after speaker and advisor on all eco-issues, Mr. Anderson was named one of TIME magazine's Heroes of the Environment in 2007, was honored with an inaugural Millennium Award from Global Green, and earned recognition as Entrepreneur of the Year in 1996 from Ernst & Young and Forbes Magazine; and
WHEREAS, his leadership was instrumental to the numerous boards on which he served, including The Georgia Conservancy, the Ida Cason Callaway Foundation, Rocky Mountain Institute, the David Suzuki Foundation, Emory University Board of Ethics Advisory Council, the ASID Foundation, and Worldwatch Institute; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by naming a road in his memory.
PART X WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated public servants with the passing of Judge Arthur M. Kaplan on January 1, 2010; and
WHEREAS, a native of Covington, Georgia, Judge Kaplan was born on January 5, 1925, the beloved son of Nathan Kaplan and Lena Mischelevich Kaplan; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy, valiantly and courageously protecting America during World War II in five invasions in the Pacific theater of war; and
WHEREAS, a John Marshall School of Law graduate, Judge Kaplan practiced civil and criminal law for 50 years and was appointed to the Atlanta Municipal Court in 1973 by Mayor Sam Massell; and
WHEREAS, he used the life-saving skills he obtained in the Navy to teach members of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Secret Service, Atlanta Fire Rescue, and nursing students at Grady Memorial Hospital emergency medical care techniques at the Atlanta Police Academy; and
WHEREAS, Judge Kaplan taught more than 15,000 people in emergency medical care and rendered emergency first aid to more than 30,000 people; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by naming an intersection in his memory.
PART XI WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost an icon of strength with the passing of twelve-yearold Kenneth Webster Stewart III after a five-year battle with medulloblastoma; and

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WHEREAS, his suffering brought together his community with a renewed love and sense of doing the right thing; and
WHEREAS, throughout his journey more than 800 people followed his progress through his Facebook prayer-group page and more than 1,012 people came to pay their respects to his family upon his passing; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth, who one day hoped of serving in the Army, was given the nickname "Soldier Boy" by the community that also dedicated Rock Creek Park Field #12 to his memory by renaming it Kenneth Stewart III Field "Soldier Boy"; and
WHEREAS, his true love of baseball was further celebrated when he had the opportunity to serve as a bat boy during a baseball game held at Turner Field benefiting Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating an intersection in his memory.
PART XII WHEREAS, Mr. Marcus Byrd was born in Dawson County, Georgia, a beloved son of C.B. and Annie Byrd; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army, attaining the rank of sergeant;
WHEREAS, Mr. Byrd was dedicated to enriching and uplifting the lives of young people in Dawson County, where he started volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America program in 1958; and
WHEREAS, he started the first Cub Scout pack in Dawson County and served as pack master before later serving as a leader for a Boy Scout troop; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Byrd dedicated three decades to the Boy Scouts of America organization, and under his leadership and tutelage numerous young men went on to earn Eagle Scout rankings and become productive adults; and
WHEREAS, his commitment to the organization was recognized with a Silver Beaver Award; and
WHEREAS, a community leader, Mr. Byrd was a member of Bethel Methodist Church, the Board of Trustees for Lumpkin Campground, and the Etowah Masonic Lodge; and

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WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian be recognized by dedicating a bridge in his honor.
PART XIII WHEREAS, Mr. Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia, and his passing left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and neighbors; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Newton was born in Jenkins County, the beloved son of the late John Cleve and Ruby Aycock Newton, and he graduated from the University of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, one of Jenkins County's most successful farmers and dairymen, Mr. Newton was a member of the Jenkins County Farm Bureau and the Georgia Dairy Association; and
WHEREAS, he ably and adeptly served three terms in the Georgia House of Representatives and one term in the Georgia Senate, championing the interests of his constituents; and
WHEREAS, prior to joining the Georgia Senate in 1961, Mr. Newton was a member of the Jenkins County Board of Commissioners for 20 years and served as chairperson for 14 years; and
WHEREAS, his leadership was invaluable as vice president and director of the Bank of Millen, director of Millen Warehouse Company, president of Millen Industrial Development Company, president of the Jenkins County Authority, and vice president of John Wilson Company; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Newton was a member of Millen Methodist Church, where he was active in Bible Class, and was a member of the Millen Rotary Club; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary life of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART XIV WHEREAS, Eurith Dickinson "Ed" Rivers has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Governor Rivers served in both chambers of the General Assembly, adeptly representing the interests of his constituents in Lanier County; and

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WHEREAS, as a member of the Georgia State Senate, Governor Rivers demonstrated invaluable leadership and was elected to serve as President Pro Tempore by his colleagues; and
WHEREAS, he was elected Governor by the citizens of Georgia in 1936 and won reelection in 1939; and
WHEREAS, Governor Rivers served the State of Georgia with honor and distinction, and his vision and unyielding commitment 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 by naming a road in his memory.
PART XV WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., influential pastor and leader of the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s, be honored by his home state for his many contributions to the greater good of this state and the nation.
PART XVI WHEREAS, the Sledge family has been part of Peach County since the county's formation, and generations of the Sledge family have been integral leaders in the community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carlton Harmon "Bud" Sledge was a lifelong resident of Peach County and patriarch of the Sledge family; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sledge donated land to the county which allowed for the construction of a bridge and interchange at the intersection of Interstate 75 and Russell Parkway; and
WHEREAS, the lives of countless Peach County residents and visitors have been improved thanks to Mr. Sledge's generous donation; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary charity of this distinguished Georgian be recognized by dedicating a bridge in his honor.
PART XVII WHEREAS, Stanton Springs spans 1,620 acres of gently rolling countryside near Covington, Social Circle, Monticello, and Madison, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Stanton Springs incorporates specific areas for residential, light business/industrial/distribution, commercial/retail, and office uses in mid- to low-rise buildings that blend gracefully with their surrounding environment; and

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WHEREAS, this development stands as one of Georgia's premier economic development achievements, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that a road be dedicated in its honor.
PART XVIII WHEREAS, Mr. Johnny "Eric" Purvis was the last in a long line of Purvis men devoted to building bridges in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, for 59 years, members of the Purvis family built bridges and ensured the safety of countless Georgians traveling on local and state roads; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Purvis was the chief crane operator for Rodgers Bridge Company for 26 years; and
WHEREAS, he worked on bridges from Charlton County to Valdosta, including the Savannah Port, Savannah, Eulonia, Darien, and Dock Junction; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Purvis was working on the bridge at Horse Stamp Church Road in Glynn County when he passed away of a heart attack; and
WHEREAS, a dedicated working man and salt of the Earth gentleman, Mr. Purvis left behind many who cherish his memory and admired his work ethic, including his wife, family, and numerous friends and co-workers; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian be recognized by dedicating a bridge in his honor.
PART XIX WHEREAS, Mr. Olief Wainwright was a lifelong resident of the Crowell/Fickling Mill Community in Taylor County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wainwright served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Armed Forces, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow citizens during the Korean Conflict; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Wainwright was actively involved in his church's ministry, served on mission trips to South America and throughout the United States, and coordinated many construction efforts to repair church roofs, install wheelchair ramps, and build furniture and pews; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wainwright helped to replace a breached dam at the Taylor County landmark of Fickling Mill on four separate occasions, and due to his hard work and dedication, the landmark continues to be enjoyed by many Taylor County visitors and local residents; and

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WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary charity of this distinguished Georgian be recognized by dedicating a bridge in his honor.
PART XX WHEREAS, Mrs. Eleanor D. Roosevelt was committed to uplifting the lives of children and her hard work and community spirit have impacted the lives of countless Georgians and Americans; and
WHEREAS, as First Lady of the United States, Mrs. Roosevelt was an influential spokesperson for human rights, children's causes, and women's issues, and her work after her husband's term as president on behalf of the League of Women Voters, volunteering for the American Red Cross, and serving as a foreign diplomat and ambassador earned her the title "First Lady of the World"; and
WHEREAS, the longest serving First Lady in the nation's history, Mrs. Roosevelt is the namesake for the Eleanor Roosevelt School in Warm Springs, which was one of many schools opened during President Franklin D. Roosevelt's tenure as president and was part of the Julius Rosenwald School Building Fund Program which was a major effort to provide education for African American children across the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Rosenwald Fund provided financial support for the construction of schools for African Americans and produced plan books to aid communities with constructing cost-efficient, architect-designed school buildings; and
WHEREAS, the school was named in honor of Mrs. Roosevelt in recognition of her efforts to end segregation and her dedication to civil rights; and
WHEREAS, President Roosevelt delivered the keynote address during the opening ceremony for the school which operated from 1937 to 1972; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished woman be recognized by naming a bridge in her honor.
PART XXI WHEREAS, Mr. Rodney Mims Cook has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia, and his passing left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and neighbors; and
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WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy as a lieutenant in the Pacific Theater during World War II; and
WHEREAS, one of the first Republicans to be elected in Georgia since Reconstruction, Mr. Cook served simultaneously as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives and as an at-large member of the Atlanta City Council, helping to foster Atlanta's exponential growth during the 1960s and 1970s; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives he served on the appropriations, ways and means, and industry committees, served as chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, and was the party nominee for Governor in 1978; and
WHEREAS, mentored by Martin Luther King, Sr., and Mayors William Hartsfield and Ivan Allen, Mr. Cook fought to integrate Atlanta neighborhoods with his notable speech on the floor of the Atlanta City Council urging the tearing down of the "Peyton Wall" which was a barrier built to stop black citizens from moving into a white section of Atlanta and was referred to as the "Berlin Wall" by the black community; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary life of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART XXII WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, a native of Sparks, Georgia, Staff Sergeant Briand T. Williams was a graduate of Cook High School and was active with the Adel-Cook Recreational Department; and
WHEREAS, he lost his life in combat in Iraq protecting the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian be recognized by naming a road in his honor.
PART XXIII WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Rowan was born on September 22, 1924, and served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army and the United States Air Force; and

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WHEREAS, during his years of service with the United States Army, Lieutenant Colonel Rowan served as a radio operator and bombardier and flew on 24 missions over Germany; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Rowan later joined the United States Air Force to train as a pilot and flew100 missions in the F-80 Shooting Star aircraft during the Korean War; and
WHEREAS, he served as a Forward Air Controller during the Vietnam War and flew 135 missions in the O-35 aircraft before retiring with 26 years of service; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Rowan demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and dedicated his life to ensuring the well-being of his fellow man; and
WHEREAS, it is important that men and women of the armed forces are thanked for their selfless service to this nation and honored for their unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Rowan embodied the spirit of service and found meaning in something greater than himself, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the sacrifice of this remarkable and distinguished American be honored appropriately.
PART XXIV WHEREAS, Middle and South Georgia are among the few areas remaining in the United States where there are miles of rural landscape, historic small towns, and abundant agricultural operations; and
WHEREAS, the promotion of agri-tourism represents a readily available and effective tool with which to spur economic development; and
WHEREAS, the portions of highways to be included in the Georgia Grown Trail wind through miles of family owned farms; pristine hunting plantations and unique lodging; upick farms, farm stands, and hands-on educational farm experiences; farm-to-table restaurants and establishments dedicated to preserving and sharing local recipes, traditions, and crops and farming techniques; and
WHEREAS, dedication of this route as a scenic highway will promote economic wellbeing through agri-tourism.
PART XXV WHEREAS, Honorable Emma Gresham 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

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WHEREAS, she diligently and conscientiously devoted over two decades of her time, talents, and energy to improving the lives of her neighbors as mayor of the Town of Keysville; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Gresham was born in 1925 in Reidsville, Georgia, the beloved daughter of Reverend Marvin B. Rhodes, an African Methodist Episcopal pastor and teacher, and Ida Rhodes, a church missionary and Sunday school teacher; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Boggs Academy, Mayor Gresham devoted 32 years to challenging and inspiring the future leaders of this state as an educator in Augusta, teaching second grade and mentally challenged students; and
WHEREAS, in the early 1980's, she became involved with Keysville Concerned Citizens, a group seeking better living conditions for the community, and through her work with this group, Mayor Gresham learned that Keysville had been registered as a town and incorporated, yet had not had official leadership in 55 years; and
WHEREAS, determined to improve the lives of her neighbors through public service, Mayor Gresham was elected mayor in 1985, but due to a loophole in the town's charter which prevented an official election, Mayor Gresham served as mayor for only five hours; and
WHEREAS, after several years of community outreach, legal battles, and two Supreme Court cases, Keysville held an election for mayor in 1988, and Mayor Gresham was again recognized by the people as the most fitting person to lead; and
WHEREAS, located 25 miles south of Augusta in Burke County, Keysville is home to an unofficial population of 319 and during Mayor Gresham's tenure established a water system, a waste-water treatment plant, city streetlights, and a health facility and earned the title of a Certified Literate Community; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished woman be recognized by dedicating a road in her honor.
PART XXVI WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, United States military veterans have demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice their own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of their fellow man; and

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WHEREAS, they have served as guardians of this nation's freedom and liberty and have diligently and conscientiously undergone intensive and rigorous training in order to serve their country with honor and distinction during times of war and peace; and
WHEREAS, it is important that veterans are thanked for their selfless service to this nation and honored for their unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States; and
WHEREAS, veterans embody the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater than themselves, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of these remarkable and distinguished Americans be honored appropriately.
PART XXVII WHEREAS, Lieutenant General Robert E. Gray was an outstanding member and leader in the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty throughout his three decades of military service and was the first African American commander of Fort Gordon, the first African American commander of the 35th Signal Brigade, the first African American commander of the 82nd Signal Battalion, and the first Signal general officer to serve as the chief of staff and deputy commander of U. S. Army Europe; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant General Gray's drive and determination led the way for the troops under his command; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant General Gray commanded the Signal Center of Excellence and Fort Gordon from August 1991 until July 1994 and was instrumental in managing the base expansion with the arrival of new units after the first Persian Gulf War during the nation's Base Realignment and Closure initiatives; and
WHEREAS, after his retirement, Lieutenant General Gray continued to serve the CSRA community and was deeply engaged in supporting community initiatives and projects; 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, it is fitting and proper to dedicate the bridge at Interstate 20 and Lewiston Road in Columbia County as the Lieutenant General Robert E. Gray Memorial Bridge as an appropriate tribute to this outstanding man.
PART XXVIII WHEREAS, Mr. Robert K. Ballew has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia, and his passing left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and neighbors; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ballew was born on March 1, 1926, in Copperhill, Tennessee, the beloved son of the late Robert Fulton Ballew and Helen King Ballew; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army Air Force and was a long-time member of the Blue Ridge United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ballew practiced law in Blue Ridge, Georgia, for more than 55 years, opening his own practice on April 1, 1953, and serving as the attorney for an electric company for a number of years; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ballew was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness who brought joy and happiness to his many friends, neighbors, and family members; and
WHEREAS, a dedicated community leader, Mr. Ballew served as mayor of Blue Ridge and a senator with the Georgia General Assembly and was a 32 degree Mason and Member of the Shrine; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary life of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XXIX WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and leaders with the passing of Mr. George Duke Beasley; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Beasley was born on January 19, 1922, in Indianapolis, and he and his two brothers were raised by their mother, Emma Ruth Vance Beasley; and

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WHEREAS, he graduated with honors from Crispus Attucks High School, where he served as captain of the school's basketball team, and attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Beasley served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Armed Forces, valiantly and courageously defending his fellow Americans during World War II; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his service during World War II, Mr. Beasley served in five military campaigns and was recognized with honors such as the Purple Heart and the U.S. Army Soldier's Medal of Valor for saving the life of a fellow soldier while risking his own; and
WHEREAS, he earned a bachelor's degree from Wilberforce University, where he joined Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and was active in the Students for Democratic Action Committee, and a master's degree from Indiana University; and
WHEREAS, a dedicated public servant, Mr. Beasley served as claims director for the Indiana Employment Security Division, Northeast Regional Director and Director of the State Regional Offices for the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, Deputy District Director of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the head administrator for the Georgia Office of Fair Employment Practices; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Beasley exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that a road be dedicated in his honor.
PART XXX WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Charles Elvin Hickox demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice his own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of his fellow man; and
WHEREAS, he served as guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States military; and
WHEREAS, it is important that veterans are thanked for their selfless service to this nation and honored for their unyielding commitment to protecting the people and ideals of the United States; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Hickox embodied the spirit of service and was willing to find meaning in something greater than himself, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of this remarkable and distinguished American be honored appropriately.
PART XXXI WHEREAS, often called "Mr. Wid," Mr. William Eugene Bone was a talented builder whose legacy stands tribute throughout Taylor County, Georgia, with numerous homes and historic buildings; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bone's work throughout the county is exemplified by buildings such as the Hugh Cheek home in Butler, the Garrett home in Charing, the Charing post office, and the Cooper home in Rupert, all which were built from 1911 to 1914; and
WHEREAS, he is said to have built the first bridge that crossed Whitewater Creek at a time when automobiles started traveling the route when it was a mere dust trail; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary life of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XXXII WHEREAS, Mr. J. Ran Cooper was a leader of the Taylor County community and the way he lived his life stands as an example and inspiration to others; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cooper's leadership and guidance were instrumental to the Taylor County Board of Commissioners as chairperson, and he promoted the paving of more county roads during his tenure with the board than had ever been accomplished before; and
WHEREAS, he built a country store where he sold groceries and gasoline and had a bus route during World War II to provide employees of Warner Robins Air Force Base with transportation between home and work; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cooper started Cooper Construction Company in the 1940's and he was a lifetime member and steward of Sand Bethel Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary life of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XXXIII WHEREAS, Mr. Reginald S. Carter, Sr., was recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and

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WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Armed Forces for over 25 years during World War II and the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carter diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his superlative service with the Taylor County Board of Education and the Tax Assessors Board; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary life of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a bridge in his memory.
PART XXXIV WHEREAS, Rettie and Ewiel E. Hice, Sr., played vital roles in leadership and demonstrated great commitment to improving the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Hice diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of their time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of their community and state; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of these remarkable and distinguished Georgians be recognized by dedicating a bridge in their memory.
PART XXXV WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the passing of Mr. William T. "Boss" Mull; and
WHEREAS, Chief Mull served as police chief of the McCaysville Police Department for 11 years and dedicated 46 years to protecting and serving the citizens of Georgia as a member of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, Chief Mull tragically lost his life while apprehending a fugitive in Coletown, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to dedicate a bridge in his honor.
PART XXXVI WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and

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WHEREAS, a native of Douglas County, Georgia, Private First Class Melvin Johnson was born on February 16, 1949, the beloved son of Loren Johnson; and
WHEREAS, Private First Class Johnson was a loving brother to his siblings, Willie, Tony, and Vicki; and
WHEREAS, a graduate of R.L. Cousins High School in 1966, Private First Class Johnson became an infantry soldier with the United States Armed Forces in November, 1968; and
WHEREAS, he lost his life in combat protecting the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish in Binh Duong Province, South Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, Private First Class Johnson was the first African American soldier from Douglasville, Georgia, to die in Vietnam and was the second fallen soldier from Douglas County; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian be recognized by naming a bridge in his honor.
PART XXXVII WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Lynn "L.E." Witt, Jr., served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Army Air Corps and served as a fighter squadron leader in the Allied campaign to take back Japanese held islands in the southwest pacific during World War II; and
WHEREAS, he logged 905 combat hours and flew 326 combat missions, more missions than any other American pilot during World War II, and received a Distinguished Service Cross for sinking a Japanese destroyer using only his plane's guns; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Witt was also recognized with the Silver Star, the Air Medal with eight oak leaf clusters, the American Campaign medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with one Silver Star, three Bronze Stars, the World War II Victory Medal, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and the Philippine Independence Ribbon; and
WHEREAS, during his 30 year career with the military, Colonel Witt spent five at Robins Air Force Base as Head of Air Force Recruiting; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Witt embodied the spirit of service, willing to find meaning in something greater than himself, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of this remarkable and distinguished American be honored appropriately.

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PART XXXVIII WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated public servants and leaders with the passing of Mr. Joe E. Brown in 1985; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brown's leadership began in Liberty County where he was an active member of the Boy Scouts of America program and was the county's first Boy Scout to obtain the prestigious Eagle Scout ranking; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Armed Forces and the United States National Guard, retiring from service with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brown began his career as a public servant in 1946 with the Georgia Department of Transportation and dedicated 34 years to the department, retiring in 1979 as a Right of Way Engineer; and
WHEREAS, after his retirement, Mr. Brown was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives, where he served on the retirement, industry, and defense and veteran's affairs committees and earned a reputation as a skillful and concerned legislator; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brown exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties and it is abundantly fitting and proper that a road be dedicated in his honor.
PART XXXIX WHEREAS, the Watters District area and the Shannon community represent one of the original and most concentrated industrial areas of unincorporated Floyd County in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, around the time of the Civil War, Mr. Shannon migrated to northeast Floyd County and established a large commercial sawmill alongside the railroad north of Rome; and
WHEREAS, as a result of Mr. Shannon's sawmill, the area became known as Shannon, and later, the area was home to the Brighton Cotton Mill, Floyd County's largest employer with more than 1,500 employees; and
WHEREAS, the Shannon community is now home to a Lowe's Distribution Center and two county owned industrial parks; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that a road be dedicated in honor of this important and historical industrial area.

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PART XL WHEREAS, Mr. Jack Collin Lance, Sr., has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia, and his passing left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and neighbors; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lance was born on January 27, 1937, in Murphy, North Carolina, and was raised on his family's farm located on Murphy Highway which has been in the Lance family since 1860; and
WHEREAS, he was among the first young men to receive the Eagle Scout ranking in Union County; and
WHEREAS, upon graduating from Union County High School, Mr. Lance gained acceptance in Young Harris College, where he earned a position on the basketball team after receiving recognition for scoring more than 2,000 points at Union County High School; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Armed Forces and graduated from the University of Georgia School of Pharmacy; and
WHEREAS, upon his graduation from pharmacy school, Mr. Lance founded the Hill Lance Drugs store which he operated for more than 30 years until his retirement; and
WHEREAS, a community leader, Mr. Lance founded the Union County Recreational Department and was a member of the boards for Union County Recreation, United Community Bank, Blue Ridge Mountain EMC, and Union County Historical Society; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary life of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by renaming a road in his memory.
PART XLI WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and most dedicated law enforcement officers with the passing of Captain Larry S. Simmons on August 30, 2004; and
WHEREAS, Captain Simmons attended the 37th Trooper School, was assigned to service in North Georgia, and worked at the training division where he rose to the rank of captain in 1994; and

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WHEREAS, known affectionately as "Big Larry," Captain Simmons is remembered fondly by the numerous men and women he trained; and
WHEREAS, Captain Simmons exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties.
PART XLII WHEREAS, Dr. M. Bobbie Bailey 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, a pioneer and icon of the Atlanta community, Dr. Bailey is a noted philanthropist, businesswoman, board member, and executive producer; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bailey began tuning race cars at the age of 12, an interest in mechanics that she further honed during World War II as she worked for a company that refabricated refrigeration compressors; and
WHEREAS, in 1960 she began her own company, Our-Way, Inc., which was recognized in 1983 as one of the Top 100 Companies by Business Atlanta and where she served as chief executive officer for over 50 years; and
WHEREAS, an avid music lover, Dr. Bailey became a member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences in 1972, serves as president of the Friends of Georgia Music Festival and executive producer of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards Show, was inducted into the Music Hall of Fame in 2007, and is a proud supporter of music education through scholarships at Kennesaw State University and Georgia State University; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bailey has sponsored numerous national title winning fast pitch softball teams, endowed the Bobbie Bailey Athletic Complex at Kennesaw State University, and has been inducted into the Kennesaw State University Athletic Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, her philanthropy continues into the field of medicine, where she has supported several major projects at DeKalb Medical which have led to the naming of the facility's diagnostic imaging center for her and her sister, Audrey B. Morgan, and the Dr. Bobbie Bailey Tower which houses the surgery and women's center; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by the naming of an interchange in her honor.

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PART XLIII WHEREAS, Mr. Edward W. "Kip" Klein III has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, after graduating cum laude from the University of Virginia, Mr. Klein earned a law degree from the University of Georgia where he joined the gridiron society and studied at the Hague International Academy of International Law; and
WHEREAS, a native of Atlanta, Mr. Klein practiced family law in Marietta and received the Angels in Adoption award for the State of Georgia in 2000 for his dedicated work to helping families through the adoption process; and
WHEREAS, he ably and adeptly served his constituents and the State of Georgia as a Representative for three terms beginning with his election in 1990; and
WHEREAS, a community leader, Mr. Klein was chosen to be the envoy to Kuwait for the Atlanta Olympic Committee and to interact on a good will mission on behalf of the state in the European Parliament by the European Community Visitors Programme; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized with the dedicating of a road in his honor.
PART XLIV WHEREAS, the State of Georgia lost one of its finest citizens and leaders with the passing of Mr. Billy Alonzo Johnson; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson was born on March 7, 1925, in Emanuel County, Georgia, and graduated from Swainsboro High and Industrial School; and
WHEREAS, he attended Savannah State College, Tuskegee Institute, and Georgia Southern College and served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy, valiantly and courageously defending his fellow Americans during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson inspired and challenged the future leaders of this state as an educator with the Jefferson, Screven, Laurens, and Emanuel counties school systems and retired in 1981 after 35 years of dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Johnson was an active member of Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and chairman of the trustee board; and

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WHEREAS, he served as mayor of the City of Wadley for 17 years, until his passing on May 26, 2001; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson was an active member of the Georgia Association of Educators, National Education Association, Georgia Municipal Association, National Conference of Black Mayors, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Georgia Coalition for Hunger, and Voter Education Project; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that a road be dedicated in his honor.
PART XLV WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, P.F.C. Michael Lee Dotson demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice his own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of his fellow man; and
WHEREAS, he served as guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Armed Forces, valiantly and courageously defending his fellow Americans during the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, P.F.C. Dotson was on night perimeter guard when his company began receiving enemy mortar arms fire, and he was quick to react by running to each position along the lines to ensure that every man was awake and ready for battle; and
WHEREAS, he tragically lost his life when a mortar round landed near his position, and in honor of his heroism, he was awarded a Gold Star and the Purple Heart; and
WHEREAS, P.F.C. Dotson embodied the spirit of service and was willing to find meaning in something greater than himself, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and sacrifices of this remarkable and distinguished American be honored appropriately.
PART XLVI WHEREAS, Marquis Deon Grissom was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and attended Lakeshore High School where he excelled in baseball; and
WHEREAS, he went on to play for Florida A&M University, and in 1988 he was selected by the Montreal Expos where he worked as a position player; and

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WHEREAS, Grissom was ultimately traded to the Atlanta Braves, and in his first season they won the World Series with Grissom securing the final out by catching a fly ball; and
WHEREAS, he played his final major league years with the San Francisco Giants, who dubbed him a "class act" and a "clubhouse" leader, and in 2003 he won the Willie Mac Award for his spirit and leadership; and
WHEREAS, Grissom retired in March, 2006, after a successful 17 year career and currently resides in College Park, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he was hired to become the Washington Nationals first base coach for the 2009 season in October, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Marquis Grissom leads by example both on and off the field; he sponsors six Little League teams and assists in funding a home school that provides food and shelter for children without parents; and
WHEREAS, this magnificent player has earned his well-deserved reputation for excellence by performing with precision and dedication over years of training and competition, and it is abundantly proper to recognize him for his many accomplishments by dedicating a bridge in his honor.
PART XLVII WHEREAS, Mr. Robert Vernon "Bobby" Sikes served as sheriff of Liberty County for a span of five decades and is highly regarded by the citizens of his community and state and by local government officials as a person of unquestioned integrity and dedication to the sound principles of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sikes exhibited extraordinary devotion to duty, outstanding loyalty, fine leadership, and meticulous attention to detail in all his duties, and his efficient and effective commitment to excellence was continually recognized by his peers; and
WHEREAS, he has been united in love and marriage to his wife, Lynn, for 63 wonderful years, and they have been blessed with three wonderful sons, Robert, Steven, and Edward; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the members of this body show their gratitude for the unique and often unheralded contributions of Mr. Sikes and all local law enforcement officers by dedicating a road in his honor.
PART XLVIII WHEREAS, Mr. Orace Lamar "Red" Brooks was a Wilkinson County native who was instrumental in the development of the City of Ivey and the Holiday Hills Lake Tchukolako subdivision; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Brooks was instrumental in the incorporation of the town of Ivey during the 1950s, which led to the area's cityhood in the 1980s; and
WHEREAS, he diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his superlative service as a city councilmember for 26 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brooks was a philanthropist with a generosity of spirit, donating land to the City of Ivey to be used for a city hall and turning over his water system to be used by the city; and
WHEREAS, a man of deep and abiding faith, Mr. Brooks and his wife, Gladys, were charter members of Ivey Baptist Church, donated the land for the church, and served as Sunday school teachers; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of this distinguished Georgian be recognized by dedicating a bridge in his honor.
PART XLIX WHEREAS, Reverend G. L. Avery demonstrated his commitment to teaching the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and
WHEREAS, a native of Wilkes County, Reverend Avery was the beloved son of the late Roy and Eula King Avery and was married to the late Margaret Martin Avery; and
WHEREAS, a civil rights leader, Reverend Avery was one of the founders and organizers of the Wilkes County branch of the NAACP and served as branch president for more than 50 years; and
WHEREAS, he was instrumental in working with city and school leaders through the integration of schools during the 1970s and served as coordinator of the First District of the Georgia State NAACP and as a member of the State NAACP executive board; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Avery diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced dramatically by his superlative service for 12 years on the Washington City Council; and
WHEREAS, he led the White Rock Baptist Church in Rayle and the Union Spring Missionary Baptist Church in Norwood and served as moderator of the Third Shiloh Missionary Baptist Association of Wilkes County with 14 churches and the Fourth Shiloh Missionary Baptist Association of Warren, McDuffie, Hancock, and Columbia counties with ten churches; and

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WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Reverend Avery was a source of strength and direction for persons in all walks of life and from all economic strata; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this enduring example of God's message of peace and love be recognized by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART L WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas Watson Cullars has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role that he played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia, and his passing left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and neighbors; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cullars was one of the largest land owners in Lincoln County and was a logger by trade; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, supporting the local community by providing food and clothing to the less fortunate; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cullars was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness who brought joy and happiness to his many friends, neighbors, and family members; and
WHEREAS, a dedicated community leader, Mr. Cullars served for many years on the Lincoln County Board of Education; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary life of this distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized by dedicating a road in his memory.
PART LI WHEREAS, Mr. Otis A. Brumby, Jr., long-time publisher of the Marietta Daily Journal, passed away at the age of 72; and
WHEREAS, the Marietta resident, one of Cobb's best-known native sons, had a family pedigree that stretched back generations in the county, and he made a name for himself as a prominent businessman and journalist who grew a small local paper into a thriving conglomerate during a time when Atlanta's suburbs were beginning to expand; and
WHEREAS, he was a force in local politics as well, using his newspaper to promote his vision of progress in Marietta, Cobb County, and this state; and working behind the scenes, Mr. Brumby influenced decades of important decisions in Cobb County that drove residential and commercial development and turned the county into a magnet for establishments of higher learning, such as Kennesaw State University; and

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WHEREAS, Mr. Brumby got his start in the newspaper business at the Marietta Daily Journal, working for his father and namesake as an assistant to the publisher in 1965 and becoming publisher years later, and in 1969 he started the Neighbor Group of weekly community newspapers, growing the company into a collection of 24 newspapers, two magazines, six websites, and a weekly circulation of 375,000; and
WHEREAS, former Governor Roy Barnes, another Cobb County luminary who appointed Mr. Brumby to the State Board of Education, stated, "Otis was a giant in our community, he was a giant in our state, and we will miss him deeply. He was the epitome of public service"; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his newspaper work and his service on the State Board of Education, Mr. Brumby also served on the State Transportation Board and the Marietta School Board; and in 1991 he became the fifth president of the Brumby Chair Company, which was co-founded in 1875 by his grandfather and has graced porches nationwide, including at the White House, with the world famous Brumby Rocker, thus reclaiming family control of the company; the next year he opened a showroom on the square in downtown Marietta; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brumby is survived by his wife, Martha Lee; daughters, Spain, Lee, Betsy, and Anna; son, Otis III; and 11 grandchildren.
PART LII WHEREAS, our nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who put their personal lives on hold in order to place themselves in harm's way to protect the freedoms that all United States citizens cherish; and
WHEREAS, P.F.C. Roger Eugene Dorsey demonstrated a deep personal commitment to protecting democracy and a willingness to sacrifice his own personal safety and comfort to ensure the well-being of his fellow man; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United States Navy during the Vietnam War on the aircraft carrier Intrepid as an E-4 and worked on the aircraft departing and coming from Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, he later graduated with his business degree from the University of Tennessee and was owner and operator of the Lil Pig Convenience Store in Rossville for 22 years;
WHEREAS, a community leader, P.F.C. Dorsey was a proud member of the VFW Post #3679; and
WHEREAS, P.F.C. Dorsey was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the National Defense Service Medal; and

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WHEREAS, P.F.C. Dorsey embodied the spirit of service and found meaning in something greater than himself, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that the sacrifice of this remarkable and distinguished American be honored appropriately.
PART LIII WHEREAS, Friendship Road in Hall County was recently widened, and the project included new realignment for the road.
PART LIV NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the portion of State Route 112 from Rebecca to Ashburn in Turner County is dedicated as the Major Henry Talmage Elrod Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that this body hereby joins in honoring military veterans and dedicates the portion U.S. Highway 19 from its intersection with the north Lee County line to its intersection with the south Lee County line as Veterans Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of U.S. Route 80 at U.S. 441 Bypass in Laurens County is dedicated as the Tuskegee Airmen Major Herndon Cummings, Colonel John Whitehead, and Colonel Marion Rodgers Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Ga. 53 from Mars Hill Road to Union Church Road in Oconee County is dedicated as the Deputy David W. Gilstrap Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on U.S. Route 82 over Pachitla Creek in Randolph County is dedicated as the William Riley Curry Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on East Hancock Street and Ga. 24 over the Oconee River in Baldwin County is dedicated as the Bobby Parham Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that this body hereby joins in honoring military veterans and dedicates the interchange of I-475 and Thomaston Road in MaconBibb County as Veterans of All Wars Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 67 in Bulloch County from its intersection with US Highway 301/State Route 73 to the Statesboro East Bypass is dedicated as the McDougald Memorial Parkway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Interstate 85 in Troup County from Exit 2 to Exit 18 is dedicated as the Ray C. Anderson Memorial Highway.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 237 at Cheshire Bridge in Fulton County is dedicated as the Judge Arthur M. Kaplan Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of Highway 53 and Perimeter Road in Dawsonville is dedicated as the Kenneth Webster Stewart III Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 53 over the Etowah River in Dawson County is dedicated as the Marcus Byrd Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Ga. 67 in Jenkins County from the southernmost point of the Ogeechee River Bridges to its intersection with Ga. 121 is dedicated as the Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Ga. 122 in Lanier County that runs beside Banks Lake from the City of Lakeland to the Lowndes County line is dedicated as the Governor Eurith Dickinson "Ed" Rivers Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Ga. 107 from Ga. 90/Ga. 11 in Fitzgerald to U.S. Highway 319 is dedicated as the M.L.K., Jr., Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge at the intersection of Interstate 75 and Russell Parkway in Peach County is dedicated as the C.H. "Bud" Sledge Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 12/U.S. Route 278 in Newton County from .7 miles south of Interstate Route 20 at Exit 101 to the Walton County line north of Interstate Route 20 is dedicated as the Stanton Springs Parkway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 99 over Interstate 95 in Glynn County is dedicated as the Johnny "Eric" Purvis Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge over Patsiliga Creek on State Route 137 near Fickling Mill Dam in Taylor County is dedicated as the Olief Wainwright Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 85 Alternate over the railroad tracks in the City of Warm Springs in Meriwether County is dedicated as the Eleanor D. Roosevelt Memorial Bridge.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Interstate 75 where it merges with Interstate 85 at Exit 242 and the portion of Interstate 75 from Exit 250 north to Exit 251 north in Fulton County is dedicated as the Honorable Rodney Mims Cook Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 76 in Cook County from 4th Street in Adel to the Brooks County line is dedicated as the United States Army Staff Sergeant Briand T. Williams Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Georgia Highway 135 in Berrien County from its intersection with Georgia Highway 76 to Georgia Highway 168 is dedicated as the Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Rowan Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of U.S. Route 341 from its intersection with Ga. 74 in Monroe County through Crawford and Peach Counties until it connects with U.S. Route 41 and the portion of U.S. Route 41 from the northernmost point of Houston County to the Florida state line is dedicated as the Georgia Grown Trail: 341/41.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 88 in the city limits of Keysville in Burke County is dedicated as the Mayor Emma Gresham Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the interchange of Interstate 475 at Bolingbroke in Monroe County is dedicated as the Veterans Memorial Interchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the signs dedicating the Veterans Memorial Interchange shall include "Home of the 148th BSB, Deployed to Iraq in 2005 and 2006."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge at Interstate 20 and Lewiston Road in Columbia County is dedicated as the Lieutenant General Robert E. Gray Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 515 over the Georgia Northeastern Railroad at milepost 2.4 in Fannin County is dedicated as the Robert K. Ballew Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 92 in southern Fulton County from U.S. Route 29 (Roosevelt Highway) to the Douglas County line is dedicated as the George Duke Beasley Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge over Big Creek on U.S. 82 .7 miles from Schlatterville and 3.1 miles from Hoboken West in Brantley County is renamed as the Charles E. Hickox Memorial Bridge.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the southbound bridge on State Route 3 over Whitewater Creek in Taylor County is dedicated as the William Eugene Bone Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the northbound bridge on State Route 3 over Whitewater Creek in Taylor County is dedicated as the J. Ran Cooper Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the southbound bridge on State Route 3 over Cedar Creek in Taylor County is dedicated as the Reginald S. Carter, Sr., Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 515 over Rock Creek in Gilmer County is dedicated as the Rettie and Ewiel E. Hice, Sr., Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 5 over the Toccoa River in Fannin County is dedicated as the William T. "Boss" Mull Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 166 over Anneewakee Creek in Douglas County is dedicated as the Private First Class Melvin Johnson Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 166 in Carroll County from State Route 100 to its intersection with Garrett Circle is dedicated as the Col. L.E. Witt, Jr., Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Interstate 95 in Liberty County from exit 76 north to the Bryan County line is dedicated as the Joe E. Brown Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the corridor of State Route 53 from the Gordon County line to the city limits of Rome is dedicated as the Shannon Industrial Parkway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of U.S. Route 19 in Union County from its intersection with State Route 515 to the North Carolina line is renamed as the Jack Collin Lance, Sr., Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of Ga. 341 and Ga. 193 in Walker County is dedicated as the Captain Larry S. Simmons Memorial Intersection.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 236/Hugh Howell Road and Mountain Industrial Boulevard in DeKalb County is dedicated as the Dr. M. Bobbie Bailey Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 92 in Cobb County from its intersection with Interstate 75 to the Paulding County line is dedicated as the Kip Klein Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that U.S. Route 1 Bypass in the City of Wadley in Jefferson County is dedicated as the Billy Alonzo Johnson Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of Ga. 2 and Pine Grove Road in Catoosa County is dedicated as the P.F.C. Michael Lee Dotson Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that a resolution dedicating certain portions of the state highway system as approved on May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 951) is amended by repealing the 13th undesignated paragraph of Part XXVIII relating to the dedication of the Lanier Islands Parkway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 14 at the State Route 14 Connector in the Red Oak Community of Fulton County is dedicated as the Marquis Deon Grissom Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of Interstate 95 in Liberty County from exit 76 to the McIntosh County line is dedicated as the R.V. "Bobby" Sikes Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on State Route 243 over Beaver Creek in Wilkinson County is dedicated as the O.L. "Red" Brooks Memorial Bridge.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 44 from the southern city limits along Whitehall and Mercer Streets to the intersection with US 78 (North Pass) is dedicated as the Reverend G. L. Avery Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 79 in Lincoln County from the bridge over Soap Creek to the Goshen community is dedicated as the Thomas Watson Cullars Memorial Highway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the bridge on Canton Connector at exit 267 over Interstate 75 in Cobb County is dedicated as the Otis A. Brumby, Jr., Memorial Bridge.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the intersection of State Route 341 and Mission Ridge Road in Walker County is dedicated as the P.F.C. Roger Eugene Dorsey Memorial Intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 347 from Interstate 985 east to State Route 211 is dedicated as Friendship Road.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 347 from its westernmost point on the shores of Lake Lanier east to Interstate 985 is dedicated as Lanier Islands Parkway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 211 from Interstate 85 north to State Route 53 is dedicated as Chateau Elan Parkway.
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 AND ENACTED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs on Interstate 85 and 985 directing traffic to both Lake Lanier Islands Parkway, Chateau Elan Parkway, and Friendship Road.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Department of Transportation, to the families of Major Henry Talmage Elrod; Tuskegee Airmen Major Herndon Cummings, Colonel John Whitehead, and Colonel Marion Rodgers; Deputy David W. Gilstrap; Mr. William Riley Curry; Mr. Ray C. Anderson; Judge Arthur M. Kaplan; Kenneth Webster Stewart, III; Mr. Marcus Byrd; Mr. Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton; Governor Eurith Dickinson "Ed" Rivers; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Mr. Carlton Harmon "Bud" Sledge; Mr. Johnny "Eric" Purvis; Mr. Olief Wainwright; Mrs. Eleanor D. Roosevelt; Mr. Rodney Mims Cook; United States Army Staff Sergeant Briand T. Williams; Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Rowan; Lieutenant General Robert E. Gray; Mr. Robert K. Ballew; Mr. George Duke Beasley; Charles E. Hickox; Mr. William Eugene Bone; Mr. J. Ran Cooper; Mr. Reginald S. Carter, Sr.; Rettie and Ewiel E. Hice, Sr.; Mr. William T. "Boss" Mull; Private First Class Melvin Johnson; Colonel Lynn "L.E." Witt, Jr.; Mr. Joe E. Brown; Mr. Jack Collin Lance, Sr.; Captain Larry S. Simmons; Mr. Edward W. "Kip" Klein III; Mr. Billy Alonzo Johnson; Private First Class Michael Lee Dotson; Mr. Orace Lamar "Red" Brooks; Reverend G. L. Avery; Mr. Thomas Watson Cullars; Mr. Otis A. Brumby, Jr.; and P.F.C. Roger Eugene Dorsey; and to Mr. Bobby Eugene Parham; the McDougald family; Mayor Emma Gresham; the Shannon Industrial Parkway Committee; Dr. M. Bobbie Bailey; Mr. Marquis Deon Grissom; and Mr. Robert Vernon "Bobby" Sikes.

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Senators Miller of the 49th and Gooch of the 51st offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate Transportation Committee substitute to HR 1544 (LC 39 0762S) by striking all matter from line 1146 through line 1150 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 347 from Interstate 985 east to State Route 211 is dedicated as Friendship Road.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the portion of State Route 347 from its westernmost point on the shores of Lake Lanier east to Interstate 985 is dedicated as Lanier Islands Parkway.
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Miller, Gooch 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 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay E Shafer E Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson
Williams

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

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HR 1544, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted by substitute.

The following legislation, favorably reported by the committees, as listed on the Senate Consent Calendar for Study Committees/Commissions, was put upon its adoption:

SENATE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR STUDY COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014
THIRTY-NINTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SR 820

Senate Entrepreneur in Residence Study Committee; create (ECD-32nd)

SR 881

Senate Senior Technology Gap Study Committee; create (S&T-34th)

SR 953

Senate Mold and Mildew Remediation Contractor Study Committee; create (RI&U-35th)

SR 986

Senate Unified Courts Technology Study Committee; create (S&T-29th)

SR 1175

Medicaid Care Management Organizations Credentialing; create Senate Study Committee (H&HS-11th)

SR 1192

Review and Recommend Necessary Changes to the Georgia Code of Military Justice; create senate study committee (RULES-6th)

SR 1200 Senate Study Committee on School Discipline; create (RULES-10th)

SR 1203 9-1-1 System Modernization; create senate study committee (RULES-53rd)

HR 1573 Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; create (Substitute)(TRANS-51st) Roberts-155th

The substitute to the following resolution was put upon its adoption:

*HR 1573:

The Senate Transportation Committee offered the following substitute to HR 1573:

A RESOLUTION

Creating the Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; and for other purposes.

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WHEREAS, transportation is a critical component of Georgia's economic competitiveness as a state; and
WHEREAS, Georgia is home to 15 Fortune 500 companies for whom transportation infrastructure is a critical component; and
WHEREAS, Georgia is home to the world's busiest airport, fastest growing seaport, ninth largest transit system, third largest freight rail network in the United States, and 6.5 million drivers who travel 108.5 billion miles each year; and
WHEREAS, Georgia's elected leadership has demonstrated excellent resourcefulness and productivity with current resource levels by utilizing innovative finance and project delivery mechanisms; and
WHEREAS, transportation is a critical resource in providing high quality of life for the residents of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, transportation is essential to commerce and the provision of goods and services to the people across this state, to getting Georgia's citizens to the workplace and medical and educational facilities, to the tourism industry, to the freight and logistics industry, and to every facet of the lives of Georgia's citizens; and
WHEREAS, the federal government has demonstrated an increasing inability to deliver a consistent, predictable transportation funding environment; and
WHEREAS, Georgia's growth rate is twice the national average; and
WHEREAS, Georgia's transportation investment per capita is less than most of her regional neighbors; and
WHEREAS, traffic congestion in Georgia is projected to increase by 25 percent in the next seven years; and
WHEREAS, Georgia's transportation leadership has predicted that current funding levels can, at best, cover 50 percent of our greatest needs; and
WHEREAS, new sources and methods of funding transportation projects are needed to allow the transportation systems in Georgia to keep up with the needs of the population; and
WHEREAS, the General Assembly needs to study these issues to determine funding mechanisms for road transportation projects in Georgia.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is created the Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding to be composed of 16 members as follows:
(1) The chairperson of the House Committee on Transportation; (2) The chairperson of the Senate Transportation Committee; (3) The chairperson of the House Committee on Appropriations; (4) The chairperson of the Senate Appropriations Committee; (5) Three representatives and one citizen member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (6) Three senators and one citizen member appointed by the President of the Senate; (7) The president and chief executive officer of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce or his or her designee; (8) The president and chief executive officer of the Metro-Atlanta Chamber of Commerce or his or her designee; (9) The executive director of the Association County Commissioners of Georgia; and (10) The executive director of the Georgia Municipal Association. The chairperson of the House Committee on Transportation and the chairperson of the Senate Transportation Committee shall serve as co-chairpersons of the committee. The co-chairpersons shall call all meetings of the committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall undertake a study of the conditions, needs, issues, and problems mentioned above or related thereto and make specific legislative recommendations for consideration in the next legislative session. 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. Legislative members of the committee shall receive the allowances provided for in Code Section 28-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. The allowances authorized by this resolution shall not be received by any member of the committee for more than eight days unless additional days are authorized. The funds necessary to pay the allowances for members of the committee shall come from the funds appropriated to the House of Representatives and the Senate. The funds necessary to pay all other expenses incurred by the committee shall come from the private stakeholders serving on the committee. Those stakeholders are authorized and directed to provide the committee with such logistical, professional, and other support as the committee deems necessary to carry out the committee's duties under this resolution. The committee shall deliver legislative recommendations to the legislature by November 30, 2014, and shall stand abolished on December 1, 2014.
On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 54, nays 2, and the committee substitute was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the legislation as reported, was agreed to.

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On the adoption of the legislation on the Senate Consent Calendar for Study Committees/Commissions, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the adoption of the legislation, the yeas were 54, nays 2.

The legislation on the Senate Consent Calendar for Study Committees/Commissions, except HR 1573, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 1573, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted by substitute.

The following legislation, favorably reported by the committees, as listed on the Consent Calendar Expressing the Will of the Senate, was put upon its adoption:

CONSENT CALENDAR EXPRESSING THE WILL OF THE SENATE TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014
THIRTY-NINTH LEGISLATIVE DAY

SR 958

Regulation Freedom Amendment; request the enactment to the Constitution of the United States by the U.S. Congress (ECD-48th)

SR 1121

Community Health and Public Health; encouraged to collaborate and develop a report; prevent and control diabetes (H&HS-32nd)

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HR 1158 SR 1201

Congress; establish national energy policy to strengthen access to and removal of impediment to domestic sources of energy; encourage (RI&U-18th) Martin-49th
State Board of Education; urged to study and adopt guidelines for integrating Braille instruction (ED&Y-2nd)

Senator Henson of the 41st objected to SR 958, which was on the Consent Calendar, and asked that it be voted on individually. There was no objection.

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

On the adoption of the legislation on the Consent Calendar Expressing the Will of the Senate, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the adoption of the legislation, the yeas were 54, nays 2.

The legislation on the Consent Calendar Expressing the Will of the Senate, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

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Senator Albers of the 56th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

The following legislation, having been removed from the Consent Calendar was continued upon its adoption:

SR 958. By Senator Shafer of the 48th:
A RESOLUTION requesting the enactment of a Regulation Freedom Amendment to the Constitution of the United States by the United States Congress; 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:

E Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 36, nays 18.

SR 958, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

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 March 18, 2014 Thirty-ninth Legislative Day

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

SB 429

Hill of the 32nd Thompson of the 33rd Thompson of the 14th Tate of the 38th Hill of the 6th Tippins of the 37th COBB COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act consolidating the offices of tax collector and tax receiver into the office of tax commissioner of Cobb County, approved February 17, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 790), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4188), so as to change the compensation of certain employees of such office; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1043

Jeffares of the 17th Jones of the 10th HENRY COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide for the Henry County Board of Elections and Registration, approved May 3, 2006 (Ga. L. 2006, p. 4062), as amended, so as to provide for a process for removing the elections supervisor for cause; to provide for a term of office for the elections supervisor; to provide for a method of appointing a successor elections supervisor in the event of death, resignation, or removal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1122

Tippins of the 37th Thompson of the 14th Hill of the 32nd Hill of the 6th Thompson of the 33rd Tate of the 38th STATE COURT OF COBB COUNTY

HB 1123
HB 1124 HB 1126

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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 May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4428), so as to change the compensation of the judges of the state court; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Tippins of the 37th Thompson of the 14th Hill of the 32nd Hill of the 6th Thompson of the 33rd Tate of the 38th PROBATE COURT OF COBB COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; to provide for an executive assistant and an executive secretary; to provide for the appointment, qualifications, and salaries of such positions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Tippins of the 37th Thompson of the 14th CITY OF KENNESAW
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4234), so as to change the provisions relating to the corporate limits of the city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Tippins of the 37th Hill of the 32nd Thompson of the 14th Thompson of the 33rd Tate of the 38th Hill of the 6th COBB JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, approved February 19, 1951 (Ga. L. 1951, p. 184),

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as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4435), so as to provide for a supplement to be paid to each of the judges of the superior court of such circuit and an additional supplement for the chief judge of such circuit; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1127

Thompson of the 33rd Tippins of the 37th Hill of the 32nd Hill of the 6th Tate of the 38th Thompson of the 14th PROBATE COURT OF COBB COUNTY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3732), so as to change the compensation of the judge of the probate court; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1129

McKoon of the 29th CITY OF HAMILTON

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Hamilton; to provide for incorporation, corporate boundaries, municipal powers, and exercise of powers; to provide for specific repealer; to provide an effective date; to provide a general repealer; 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 1109

Millar of the 40th CITY OF DUNWOODY

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act incorporating the City of Dunwoody, approved March 25, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3536), as amended, so as to provide for a special service district; to provide for

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the provision of services; to prohibit the mayor or members of the city council to serve on a board or commission; to prohibit the circumvention of certain ordinance requirements; to permit transfer of appropriations between departments; to authorize the city manager to transfer funds; to permit the mayor to appoint a clerk; to change certain provisions relative to the municipal court; to provide for a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes; to provide for a charter commission; 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler
Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson
Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 50, nays 2.

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

Senator Chance of the 16th moved to engross HB 295, HB 729, HB 755, HB 757, HB 816, HB 819, HB 900, HB 918, HB 954, HB 983, and HB 1000, which were 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler
Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey
Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson
Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 17; the motion prevailed, and HB 295, HB 729, HB 755, HB 757, HB 816, HB 819, HB 900, HB 918, HB 954, HB 983, and HB 1000, were engrossed.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Curt Thompson District 5 121-I State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees:
Special Judiciary Judiciary Non-Civil Appropriations Ethics Natural Resources and the Environment

March 18, 2014

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Please record my vote on this Motion to Engross HB's 295, 729, 755, 757, 816, 819, 900, 918, 954, 983, 1000, as a yes vote. My machine malfunctioned due to the calendar book being placed on the button in error.

/s/ Curt Thompson

Senator Staton of the 18th moved to engross HB 257, HB 348, HB 643, HB 772, HB 891, and HB 1009, which were on today's Senate Rules Calendar.

Senator Henson of the 41st objected and asked to remove HB 772 to be voted on separately. There was no objection.

Senator Fort of the 39th asked to remove HB 891 to be voted on separately. There was no objection.

On the motion to engross HB 257, HB 348, HB 643, and HB 1009, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden
Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 17; the motion prevailed, and HB 257, HB 348, HB 643, and HB 1009, were engrossed.

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

Mullis of the 53rd

Murphy of the 27th

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On the motion to engross HB 891, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

E Mullis E Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 16; the motion prevailed, and HB 891 was engrossed.

On the motion to engross HB 772, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas

E Mullis E Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman

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Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 17; the motion prevailed, and HB 772 was engrossed.

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

Mr. President:

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

SB 60.

By Senator Heath of the 31st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administrative personnel of the General Assembly, so as to provide that all official communications to officers, members, or employees of the General Assembly be provided in an electronic format; 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 276. By Senators Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th and Thompson of the 5th:

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 other state symbols, so as to provide that Georgia shall be a "Purple Heart State"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 383.

By Senators Davis of the 22nd, Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th and Miller of the 49th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-16-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duties of coroner or county medical examiner upon receipt of notice of suspicious or unusual death, authority to embalm body, identification, inventory and disposition of deceased's property, use of deceased's property for evidence, and autopsy when death occurs on state owned property, so as to provide that items of

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value of a deceased person of which a coroner or medical examiner takes possession shall not be converted to the coroner or medical examiner's personal use; 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 286.

By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Gooch of the 51st, Ginn of the 47th, Miller of the 49th, Wilkinson of the 50th and others:

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 change the maximum percent by volume of wine to that which is currently allowed under federal law; to change the definition of certain terms; to authorize wineries to buy and use certain products to manufacture particular types of wine; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 322.

By Senators Harper of the 7th, Tolleson of the 20th, Jeffares of the 17th, Mullis of the 53rd, Williams of the 19th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to game and fish, so as to provide protection for certain wildlife habitats; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Bethel of the 54th moved to engross HB 697, HB 788, and HB 810, which were on today's Senate Rules Calendar.

Senator Fort of the 39th objected.

Senator Lucas of the 26th asked that HB 810 be voted on separately. There was no objection.

Senator Henson of the 41st asked unanimous consent that each bill be voted on separately. There was no objection.

On the motion to engross HB 697, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath

Y Mullis E Murphy N Orrock

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Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 19; the motion prevailed, and HB 697 was engrossed.

On the motion to engross HB 788, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach
Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Mullis E Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 34, nays 18; the motion prevailed, and HB 788 was engrossed.

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On the motion to engross HB 810, a roll call was taken, and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert
Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson
Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Mullis E Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 33, nays 19; the motion prevailed, and HB 810 was engrossed.

Senator Chance of the 16th moved that all the tabled bills be removed from the Table and placed at the foot of the Senate Rules Calendar.

Senator Tate of the 38th objected.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane

N Harbison Y Harper
Heath N Henson
Hill, H Y Hill, Jack
Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James

Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B

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Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

N Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 34, nays 17; the motion prevailed, and all the bills were taken from the Table.

Pursuant to Senate Rule 6-3.5(b), the bills, having been taken from the Table, were placed at the foot of the Senate Rules Calendar.

Senator Chance of the 16th asked unanimous consent that all of the legislation on the Senate Rules Calendar be placed on the Table. The consent was granted, and all of the legislation on the Senate Rules Calendar was placed on the Table.

Senator Thompson of the 33rd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that HB 782 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 782. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Peake of the 141st, Abrams of the 89th, Shaw of the 176th, Powell of the 32nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state administration and enforcement of taxation, so as to grant immunity to certain tax liabilities for businesses and employees entering Georgia to repair damage due to a disaster or emergency; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Balfour of the 9th.

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay

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Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon
Millar Y Miller

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

Shafer Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

HB 782, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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

Mr. President:

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

SB 358.

By Senators Albers of the 56th, Unterman of the 45th, Millar of the 40th, Gooch of the 51st, Murphy of the 27th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Missing Children Information Center, so as to provide for missing child reports for foster children; 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 374.

By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Hill of the 6th, Millar of the 40th and Jackson of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Urban Redevelopment Law," so as to revise terminology from "slums" to "pockets of blight"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; 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 875.

By Senators Hill of the 4th, Tippins of the 37th, Beach of the 21st and Albers of the 56th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding; and for other purposes.

Senator Hill of the 4th asked unanimous consent that HB 549 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 549. By Representatives Burns of the 159th, Tankersley of the 160th, Hitchens of the 161st, Parrish of the 158th, Stephens of the 164th 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 establish water emergency response procedures; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Hill of the 4th.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman

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Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 55, nays 0.

HB 549, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Burke of the 11th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Stone of the 23rd asked unanimous consent that HB 271 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 271. By Representatives Neal of the 2nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Meadows of the 5th, Oliver of the 82nd, Abrams of the 89th 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 review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, and privacy considerations, so as to revise definitions; to clarify provisions relating to record restriction involving certain felony offenses; to change provisions relating to the application of the Code section to arrests occurring prior to July 1, 2013; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Stone of the 23rd.

The Senate Judiciary Non-Civil Committee offered the following substitute to HB 271:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds and recognizances, so as to provide for forms of collateral required for professional bonding companies; to change certain provisions relating to fees for sureties; 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 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds and recognizances, is amended by revising subparagraph (b)(1)(E) of Code Section 17-6-15, relating to the necessity for commitment where bail tendered and accepted, as follows:
"(E) Establishment of a cash escrow account or other form of collateral in a sum and upon terms and conditions approved by the sheriff; as follows:

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(i) For any professional bonding company that is new to the county or that has operated continuously in the county for less than 18 months, in an amount and upon terms and conditions as determined and approved by the sheriff; (ii) Once a professional bonding company has operated continuously for 18 months or longer in the county, then any such cash escrow account or other form of collateral shall not exceed 10 percent of the current outstanding bail bond liability of the professional bonding company; and (iii) No professional bonding company shall purchase an insurance policy in lieu of establishing a cash escrow account or posting other collateral; provided, however, that any professional bonding company which was using an insurance policy as collateral as of December 31, 2012, may continue to do so at the discretion of the sheriff."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 17-6-30, relating to fees of sureties, as follows:
"(a) Sureties on criminal bonds in any court shall not charge or receive more than 12 percent of the face amount of the bond set in the amount of $10,000.00 or less, which amount includes the principal and all applicable surcharges, and shall not charge or receive more than 15 percent of the face amount of the bond set in an amount in excess of $10,000.00, which amount includes the principal and all applicable surcharges, as compensation from defendants or from anyone acting for defendants; provided, however, that a surety may charge and receive a minimum of $50.00 per bonded charge or offense as compensation, regardless of whether such compensation exceeds 15 percent of the face amount of any bond set."
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senators Stone of the 23rd and Shafer of the 48th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate Judiciary Non-Civil Committee substitute to HB 271 (LC 25 6400S) by replacing "2012" with "2013" on line 22.
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Stone, 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.

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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 Beach N Bethel E Burke
Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 3.

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

HB 271, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Gail Davenport

Special Judiciary

District 44

Appropriations

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

March 18, 2014

Please record a 'No' vote for me on House Bill 271.

Thank you

/s/ Senator Gail Davenport Senate District 44

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Senator Unterman of the 45th asked unanimous consent that HB 899 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 899. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Houston of the 170th, Lindsey of the 54th, Kelley of the 16th, Rynders of the 152nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-7-12.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unlicensed personal care homes, so as to provide for criminal penalties for owning or operating an unlicensed personal care home; 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 Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel E Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

HB 899, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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Senator Unterman of the 45th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.
Senator Bethel of the 54th asked unanimous consent that HB 788 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.
HB 788. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Abrams of the 89th, Smyre of the 135th, Williams of the 119th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for an ad valorem tax exemption for property owned by the University System of Georgia that is operated by a third party; to provide that such arrangements shall not constitute special franchises; to provide for a statewide referendum; to provide for an effective date; to provide for automatic repeal under certain circumstances; 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:

N Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel E Burke N Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, nays 7.

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S N Tippins Y Tolleson E Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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HB 788, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was passed.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Jason Carter District 42 327-B State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees:
Judiciary Science and Technology Special Judiciary Transportation Urban Affairs

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 18, 2014

I intended to vote "yes" on HB 788. Please record this "yes" vote in the Senate Journal.

Signed,

/s/ Jason J. Carter Senator, District 42

Senator McKoon of the 29th asked unanimous consent that HB 840 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 840. By Representatives Golick of the 40th, Smith of the 134th, Maxwell of the 17th and Shaw of the 176th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-2-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Commissioner's enforcement of the title rules, regulations, and orders, issuance of orders without hearings, civil actions, criminal violations, and penalties relative to insurance, so as to clarify persons under the authority of the Commissioner and subject to penalties under Title 33; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator McKoon of the 29th.

The consent was granted, and HB 840 was taken from the Table and put upon its passage.

The Senate Insurance and Labor Committee offered the following substitute to HB 840:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 33-2-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Commissioner's enforcement of the title rules, regulations, and orders, issuance of orders without hearings, civil actions, criminal violations, and penalties relative to insurance, so as to clarify persons under the authority of the Commissioner and subject to penalties under Title 33; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 33-2-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Commissioner's enforcement of the title rules, regulations, and orders, issuance of orders without hearings, civil actions, criminal violations, and penalties relative to insurance, is amended by revising paragraph (g) to read as follows:
"(g) In addition to all other penalties provided for under this title, the Commissioner shall have the authority:
(1) To to place any insurer, agent, broker, counselor, solicitor, administrator, or adjuster person duly licensed under this title on probation for a period of time not to exceed one year for each and every act in violation of this title or of the rules, and regulations, or orders of the Commissioner; and may (2) To subject such insurer, agent, broker, counselor, solicitor, administrator, or adjuster any person duly licensed or that should be licensed under this title to a monetary penalty of up to $2,000.00 for each and every act in violation of this title or of the rules, regulations, or orders of the Commissioner, unless the insurer, agent, broker, counselor, solicitor, administrator, or adjuster such person knew or reasonably should have known he or she was in violation of this title or of the rules, and regulations, or orders of the Commissioner, in which case the monetary penalty provided for in this subsection paragraph may be increased to an amount up to $5,000.00 for each and every act in violation."
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 Beach Y Bethel E Burke N Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson E Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 7.

HB 840, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Hill of the 32nd asked unanimous consent that HB 918 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 918. By Representative Peake of the 141st:

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 Hill of the 32nd.

The consent was granted, and HB 918 was taken from the Table and put upon its passage.

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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 Beach Y Bethel E Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H
Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson E Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

HB 918, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Mullis of the 53rd asked unanimous consent that HB 872 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 872. By Representatives Rogers of the 10th, Hitchens of the 161st, Lumsden of the 12th, Benton of the 31st, Powell of the 32nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileges, so as to create a privileged communication between law enforcement officers and peer counselors under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Mullis of the 53rd.

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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 Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort
Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton N Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 1.

HB 872, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Hill of the 32nd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Ginn of the 47th asked unanimous consent that HB 128 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 128. By Representatives Peake of the 141st, Meadows of the 5th, Willard of the 51st, Dempsey of the 13th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the imposition, rate, computation, and exemptions from state income tax, so as to revise and change provisions regarding state income tax credits; to provide for state income tax credits for certain downtown investments; to provide for state income tax credits for qualified contributions to a Georgia Renaissance Fund; to provide for state income tax credits for

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certain downtown housing investments; to provide for short titles; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the state revenue commissioner, the Department of Revenue, and the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Ginn of the 47th.

The consent was granted, and HB 128 was taken from the Table and put upon its passage.

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert N Crane
Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon N Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton
Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S N Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 6.

HB 128, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Jeffares of the 17th asked unanimous consent that HB 957 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

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HB 957. By Representatives Williams of the 119th, Smith of the 70th, Harden of the 148th and McCall of the 33rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Hazardous Site Reuse and Redevelopment Act," so as provide a new short title; to revise definitions; to expand the limitation of liability to certain purchasers; to provide for transfer of limitation of liability; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Jeffares of the 17th.

Senators Ligon of the 3rd and Hufstetler of the 52nd offered the following amendment #1:

Amend HB 957 (LC 40 0564ERS) by replacing "or" with "or" on line 73 and by deleting line 76 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
pursuant to Code Section 12-8-66; or (D) Be a hazardous waste facility, as defined in Code Section 12-8-62, that was formerly subject to a permit for the treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous waste issued pursuant to Code Section 12-8-66 and where regulated substances are currently present in concentrations exceeding the Types 1-4 risk reduction standards set forth in Rule 391-3-19-.07 of the board as such rule existed on January 1, 2014; and

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Jeffares of the 17th objected.

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 16, nays 18, and the Ligon, Hufstetler amendment #1 was lost.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson
Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims

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Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E N Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 8.

HB 957, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Cowsert of the 46th asked unanimous consent that HB 490 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.
HB 490. By Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Casas of the 107th, Rogers of the 29th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Maxwell of the 17th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health insurance plans for teachers and other school personnel, so as to expand board authorization to contract with local employers to librarians and other personnel employed by regional and county libraries; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Cowsert of the 46th.

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
GREG S. GRIFFIN State Auditor (404) 656-2174

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

1951

February 10, 2014
Honorable Carl Rogers, Chairman Higher Education Committee State Capitol, Room 401-D Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: Fiscal Note House Bill 490 Substitute (LC 33 5423S)
Dear Chairman Rogers:
This bill would revise health insurance coverage for employees of county and regional libraries, requiring personnel employed by these libraries to work at least 30 hours per week in order to qualify for health insurance benefits through the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP). Currently, such employees are required to work only 17.5 hours per week to qualify for SHBP coverage, which is administered through the State's Department of Community Health (DCH).
A precise estimate of the net fiscal impact of this bill to the State cannot be calculated, as it would depend upon the actual claims experience of the affected library personnel covered through the SHBP. Overall, however, the DCH anticipates the bill's impact at the State level to be negligible, as the bill may affect an estimated 164 employees compared to the more than 600,000 total persons covered through the SHBP. This is further explained in subsequent paragraphs. The bill's fiscal impact upon local governments, however, is estimated to result in a maximum savings of approximately $1.66 million annually.
Approximately 164 library personnel would be impacted by the bill, according to information obtained from the Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS). This information shows that a total of 164 employees of county and regional libraries currently work more than 17.5 hours per week, but less than 30 hours per week. This group of employees would no longer qualify for SHBP coverage under the bill's requirements. For each covered individual, local governments pay an average annual employer contribution of $10,116. These payments are remitted to the SHBP, where they are deposited into the fund from which claims are paid. The maximum annual $1.66 million estimate of aggregated local government savings is calculated by multiplying the $10,116 employer contribution times the 164 library personnel, which assumes all of these personnel now have SHBP coverage.
The bill's State-level impact, if any, would occur from any actual difference between the contribution amounts remitted to the SHBP (totaling $1.66 million, using the employer contribution explained above) and the claims and third-party administrator fee amounts

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the SHBP pays from these remitted funds. Currently, the SHBP retains any balance of unused contribution fund amounts for future claims. The bill's fiscal impact to the SHBP would, consequently, depend upon whether the SHBP would likely experience such an unused balance or not, regarding these affiliated 164 employees' coverage. As noted by the DCH, any State-level impact is expected to be negligible, as the SHBP covers a total of over 600,000 persons.

Sincerely,

/s/ Greg S. Griffin State Auditor

/s/ Teresa A. MacCartney, 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 Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 0.

HB 490, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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Senator Burke of the 11th asked unanimous consent that HB 477 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.
HB 477. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Maxwell of the 17th, Lindsey of the 54th and Golick of the 40th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service creditable toward retirement benefits under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide for the transfer of service credit from the Georgia Judicial Retirement System to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; to provide for the transfer of funds; to provide for the payment for creditable service in the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia for prior service as a member of the Georgia Judicial Retirement System; to provide for conditions and payment; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Burke of the 11th.
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
GREG S. GRIFFIN State Auditor (404) 656-2174
October 8, 2013
Honorable Paul Battles, Chairman House Retirement Committee Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 613-D Atlanta, Georgia 30334

SUBJECT:

Actuarial Investigation House Bill 477 (LC 21 2121) Employees' Retirement System Judicial Retirement System

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Dear Chairman Battles:
This bill would amend provisions relating to creditable service under the Employees' Retirement System. Specifically, a member of the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) who was previously an active member of the Judicial Retirement System (JRS) and who has not withdrawn his or her employee contributions from JRS may elect to have all JRS contributions made by and on behalf of the member transferred to ERS with regular interest thereon. The member is authorized, but not required, to supplement the transferred contributions with any amount the member desires. Additionally, this bill provides that a member of ERS who was previously a member of JRS and withdrew his or her contributions may pay to ERS any amount he or she desires. Upon receipt of the funds, the ERS shall credit the member with the number of years of creditable service as the amounts transferred or paid by the member warrants without creating any accrued liability to ERS and not exceeding the years of service earned while a member of JRS.

This bill would not result in any additional cost to the Employees' Retirement System since the amount of creditable service awarded to the member would be based on the amount of funds transferred or paid into ERS. There would be no increase in the employer contribution rate or the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of the Employees' Retirement System as a result of this legislation.

The cost to the Judicial Retirement System would be $5,000 in the first year in order to meet the concurrent funding requirements of O.C.G.A. 47-20-50. The first year cost represents .01% of the current projected payroll of $53,000,000 and is the cost required each year for the next 20 years to amortize the unfunded actuarial accrued liability. The cost estimate is based on employee data, actuarial assumptions, and actuarial methods. It should be noted that changes in any of these variables could affect the cost of this legislation. Any future costs would be paid through State appropriations.

The following is a summary of the relevant findings of the actuarial investigations for this bill pursuant to a request by the House Retirement Committee. The investigations were to be conducted according to O.C.G.A. 47-20-36, which outlines the factors to be considered in an actuarial investigation. The figures are based on employee data and the most recent actuarial assumptions and methods.

Employees' Retirement System



The amount of the unfunded actuarial accrued

liability which will result from the bill.

$

0

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(2) The amount of the annual amortization of the

unfunded actuarial accrued liability which will

result from the bill.

$

0

(3) The number of years that the unfunded actuarial

accrued liability created by this bill would be

amortized.

N/A

(4) The amount of the annual normal cost which will

result from the bill.

$

0

(5) The employer contribution rate currently in effect for Non-GSEPS Members.

21.96% *

(6) The employer contribution rate recommended for Non-GSEPS Members (in conformity with minimum funding standards specified in Code Section 47-20-10).

21.96%

(7) The employer contribution rate currently in effect for GSEPS Members.

18.87%*

(8) The employer contribution rate recommended for GSEPS Members (in conformity with minimum funding standards specified in Code Section 47-20-10).

18.87%

(9) The total dollar amount of the increase in the annual

employer contribution which is necessary to maintain the

retirement system in an actuarially sound condition. $

0

*This rate represents the employer contribution rate that has been recommended by the

actuary beginning July 1, 2014 in order to meet the minimum funding standards.

Judicial Retirement System

(1) The amount of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability which will result from the bill.

$

58,000

(2) The amount of the annual amortization of the

unfunded actuarial accrued liability which will

result from the bill.

$

5,000

(3) The number of years that the unfunded actuarial

accrued liability created by this bill would be

amortized.

20

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(4) The amount of the annual normal cost which will

result from the bill.

$

0

(5) The employer contribution rate currently in effect.

6.98%

(6) The employer contribution rate recommended (in conformity with minimum funding standards specified in Code Section 47-20-10).

6.99%

(7) The total dollar amount of the increase in the annual employer contribution which is necessary to maintain the retirement system in an actuarially sound condition. $

5,000

It should be noted that any subsequent changes in the retirement bill will invalidate the actuarial investigations and the findings included therein.

Respectfully,

/s/ Greg S. Griffin State Auditor

Department of Audits and Accounts
270 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 1-156 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
GREG S. GRIFFIN State Auditor (404) 656-2174
February 14, 2013
The Honorable Jay Powell State Representative State Capitol, Room 401-C Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification House Bill 477 (LC 21 2121)

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

1957

Dear Representative Powell:
This bill would amend provisions relating to creditable service under the Employees' Retirement System. Under the provisions of this bill, any member of the Employees' Retirement System who was previously a member of the Judicial Retirement System may have their service credit transferred to the Employees' Retirement System. In the event the member has withdrawn his or her contributions from the Judicial Retirement System, the member may obtain creditable service by paying the board of trustees such amount as the member desires. The amount of service credit granted will be determined by the amount of funds transferred from the Judicial Retirement System and/or paid by the respective employee. No member will be eligible to obtain more service credit than their actual years of service.
This is to certify that this bill is a fiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.
Respectfully,
/s/ Greg S. Griffin 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas N McKoon
Millar Miller

N Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 3.

HB 477, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Hill of the 32nd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Thompson of the 14th asked unanimous consent that HB 645 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 645. By Representatives Dollar of the 45th, Taylor of the 173rd, Shaw of the 176th, Rogers of the 29th, Murphy of the 127th 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 relating to insurance, so as to define certain terms; to provide for the electronic transmission of notices and documents from an insurer to a party to an insurance transaction; to provide for consent; to provide for applicability; to provide for verification and acknowledgment of receipt; to provide for notarized, acknowledged, verified documents and documents made under oath; to provide for oral statements; to provide for related maters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Thompson of the 14th.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins

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Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

HB 645, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Miller of the 49th asked unanimous consent that HR 1183 be taken from the Table and put upon its adoption. There was no objection.

HR 1183. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Kidd of the 145th, Dickson of the 6th, Lumsden of the 12th and Cooper of the 43rd:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly by general law may impose additional penalties or fees for the offense of reckless driving and may provide for the allocation of such additional penalties or fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund, as provided by law, for the specified purpose of meeting any and all costs, or any portion of the costs, of providing care and rehabilitative services to citizens of this state who have survived neurotrauma with head or spinal cord injuries; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.
Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI of the Constitution is amended by revising subparagraph (k) as follows:
"(k) The General Assembly is authorized to provide by general law for additional penalties or fees in any case in any court in this state in which a person is adjudged guilty of an offense involving driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or reckless driving. The General Assembly is authorized to provide by general law for the allocation of such additional penalties or fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund, as provided by law, for the specified purpose of meeting any and all costs, or any portion of the costs, of providing care and rehabilitative services to citizens of the state who have survived neurotrauma with head or spinal cord injuries. Moneys appropriated for such purposes shall not lapse. The General Assembly may provide by general law for the administration of such fund by such authority as the General Assembly shall determine."

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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 that the ( ) NO General Assembly by general law may impose additional penalties or fees
for the offense of reckless driving and may provide for the allocation of such additional penalties or fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund, as provided by law, for the specified purpose of meeting any and all costs, or any portion of the costs, of providing care and rehabilitative services to citizens of this state who have survived neurotrauma with head or spinal cord injuries?" All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes." All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No." If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this state.
The Senate Judiciary Non-Civil Committee offered the following substitute to HR 1183:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly by general law may impose additional penalties or fees for the offense of reckless driving and may provide for the allocation of such additional penalties or fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund, as provided by law, for the specified purpose of meeting any and all costs, or any portion of the costs, of providing care and rehabilitative services to citizens of this state who have survived neurotrauma with head or spinal cord injuries; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI of the Constitution is amended by revising subparagraph (k) as follows:
"(k) The General Assembly is authorized to provide by general law for additional penalties or fees in any case in any court in this state in which a person is adjudged guilty of an offense involving driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or reckless driving. The General Assembly is authorized to provide by general law for the allocation of such additional penalties or fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund, as provided by law, for the specified purpose of meeting any and all costs, or any portion of the costs, of providing care and rehabilitative services to citizens of the state

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who have survived neurotrauma with head or spinal cord injuries. Moneys appropriated for such purposes shall not lapse. The General Assembly may provide by general law for the administration of such fund by such authority as the General Assembly shall determine."

SECTION 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended to allow additional reckless driving penalties or fees to be added to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund to pay for care and rehabilitative services for Georgia citizens who have survived neurotrauma with head or spinal cord injuries?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote

"Yes." All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote

"No." If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the

Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this state.

On the adoption of the 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, 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Dugan

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon

N Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson

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Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 49, nays 4.

HR 1183, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted by substitute.

Senator Miller of the 49th asked unanimous consent that HB 870 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 870. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Kidd of the 145th, Dickson of the 6th, Lumsden of the 12th and Cooper of the 43rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 9 of Chapter 21 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund, so as to provide for the imposition of an additional fine for reckless driving; to provide for the disposition of such fine; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Cowsert of the 46th.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B

Y Mullis Y Murphy
Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay
Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate
Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S

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Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Tippins Y Tolleson
Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 3.

HB 870, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Unterman of the 45th asked unanimous consent that HB 810 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 810. By Representatives Chandler of the 105th, Clark of the 101st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Teasley of the 37th, Pezold of the 133rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 7 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to HOPE scholarships and grants, so as to revise requirements for home study students regarding scores on a standardized college admission test; 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 Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath
Henson N Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler
Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C N Thompson, S

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Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 11.

HB 810, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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

Chance of the 16th

Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd

Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that HB 291 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 291. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Peake of the 141st, Mosby of the 83rd, Riley of the 50th, Carson of the 46th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide that the State Board of Accountancy is an independent state agency attached to the Secretary of State for administrative purposes only; to provide the powers and duties of the board; to amend Code Section 24-5-501 of the O.C.G.A., relating to certain communications as privileged, so as to correct a cross-reference; to amend Code Section 36-81-8.1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions, grant certification forms, filings with the state auditor, forfeiture of funds for noncompliance, and no exemption from liability relative to local government budgets and audits, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Balfour of the 9th.

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 Beach

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock

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Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E E Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 1.

HB 291, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator McKoon of the 29th asked unanimous consent that HB 940 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 940. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Smith of the 134th and Morris of the 156th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for an additional judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and Oconee Judicial Circuit, approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 570), so as to change the date of election of such additional judges; 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 Beach Y Bethel

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey

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Burke Y Butler
Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, H Hill, Jack
E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E E Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

HB 940, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Burke of the 11th asked unanimous consent that HB 835 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 835. By Representatives Broadrick of the 4th, Stephens of the 164th, Watson of the 166th, Gravley of the 67th and Weldon of the 3rd:

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 Schedules I, III, and IV controlled substances; to change certain provisions relating to the definition of "dangerous drug"; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Burke 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 Beach Y Bethel

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock
Ramsey

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1967

Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James
Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E E Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon
Millar Y Miller

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

Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

HB 835, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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

Mr. President:

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

SB 274.

By Senators Seay of the 34th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Sims of the 12th, Carter of the 42nd, Tolleson of the 20th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 13 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Capitol Arts Standards Commission, so as to provide for the designation of areas within the capitol museum as the Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas; 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 283.

By Senators Dugan of the 30th, Mullis of the 53rd, Harper of the 7th, Millar of the 40th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to

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competencies and core curriculum, so as to authorize school systems to provide instruction on the history of traditional winter celebrations; to provide for displays; to provide for limitations; 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 98.

By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Heath of the 31st, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide a definition; 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.

SB 187. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements, procedures, and conditions for verification of lawful presence within the United States, so as to provide exemptions for the board of commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission and the board of directors of the Georgia Student Finance Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 340. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Hufstetler of the 52nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions in, and reenact the statutory portion of said Code, as amended, 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 provide for other matters relating to revision, reenactment, and publication of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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1969

Senator Gooch of the 51st asked unanimous consent that HB 741 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.
HB 741. By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Tankersley of the 160th, Gasaway of the 28th, Powell of the 171st, Smith of the 70th 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 revise certain requirements related to issuance of sludge land application permits; to require consistency with existing local zoning ordinances; to require that public hearings be held within jurisdiction of the governing authority where the proposed land application site is located; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Gooch of the 51st.
The Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee offered the following substitute to HB 741:
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 revise certain requirements related to issuance of sludge land application permits; to require consistency with existing local zoning ordinances; to require that public hearings be held within jurisdiction of the governing authority where the proposed land application site is located; to provide for an effective date; 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 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water resources, is amended by revising Code Section 12-5-30.3, relating to sludge land application systems, as follows:
"12-5-30.3. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Sludge' means the solid or semisolid residue generated at a waste-water treatment or pretreatment plant. Such term specifically excludes treated effluent, septage, and sludge that has been treated to further reduce pathogens by such processes as composting, heat drying, or heat treating. (2) 'Sludge land application' means the placement of sludge on or under the ground surface for the purpose of sludge disposal, soil conditioning, or agricultural

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enhancement. Such term specifically excludes the disposal of sludge in a permitted landfill. (b)(1) No person shall operate a sludge land application system without first securing the approval of the director. The director may include this approval and approval requirements in a permit issued under Code Section 12-5-30. (2) Prior to the issuance of any permit for a sludge land application system, the director shall require written verification to be furnished by the applicant that the proposed facility complies with applicable local zoning or land use ordinances, if any. (c) The Board of Natural Resources shall adopt technical regulations governing sludge land application and procedural regulations for approval of sludge land application systems, including public notice and public hearing requirements. All public hearings shall be conducted by the division and the applicant for the permit within the jurisdiction of the local governing authority where the proposed sludge land application site is located. (d) The local governing authority in which a sludge land application site is located may assess upon the generator of the sludge and the owner of the sludge land application site reasonable fees for environmental monitoring of the site and may hire persons to monitor the site. Payment of the assessed fee shall be made prior to the application of sludge. Failure to pay such fees, if assessed, shall be grounds for the local governing authority to seek an injunction to stop the land application of sludge. The provisions of this subsection section shall not apply to the land application of sludge which is generated by the treatment of industrial process waste water only. (e) Any person who violates this Code section, regulations adopted by the Board of Natural Resources pursuant to this Code section, or any permit or approval requirements of the director issued pursuant to this Code section shall be subject to the civil penalties and the criminal penalties contained in Code Sections 12-5-52 and 12-553."
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:

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1971

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 2.

HB 741, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following bill was taken up to consider the Conference Committee Report thereto:
HB 744. By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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.
The Conference Committee Report was as follows:
The Committee of Conference on HB 744 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 744 be adopted.

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Respectfully submitted,
FOR THE SENATE:
/s/ Senator Hill of the 4th /s/ Senator Shafer of the 48th
Senator Chance of the 16th

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
/s/ Representative England of the 116th /s/ Representative Jones of the 47th /s/ Representative O`Neal of the 146th

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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:
PART I
The sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year:

Total Funds

$42,374,896,219

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,121,741,978

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$97,386,835

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$102,841,170

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958)

$14,163,709

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$18,302,803

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA $1,143,641,430

20.205)

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$75,782,283

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$55,906,108

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994)

$20,411,154

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$6,381,489,919

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)

$47,733,582

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991)

$1,957,150

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Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667) State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767) TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds 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 Records Center Storage Fee Research Funds State Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Hospital Provider Payment Lottery Funds Motor Fuel Funds Nursing Home Provider Fees 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

1973
$92,797,423 $330,214,685
$9,551,600 $348,133,738 $3,381,428,389 $63,242,433 $63,242,433 $5,625,274,459 $3,079,731,888 $139,386,524 $301,132,740
$580,253 $592,381 $2,103,850,673 $20,836,744,620 $1,784,064 $264,217,234 $947,948,052 $1,005,757,534 $167,756,401 $18,306,819,505 $142,461,830 $3,727,892,729 $3,170,009,742 $280,857,262 $63,090,685 $52,199,835 $161,735,205

Section 1: Georgia Senate Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$10,585,835 $10,585,835 $10,585,835

1.1. Lieutenant Governor's Office

Total Funds

$1,256,003

State Funds

$1,256,003

State General Funds

$1,256,003

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,206,170 $27,532
$22,301 $1,256,003

$1,206,170 $27,532
$22,301 $1,256,003

1.2. Secretary of the Senate's Office

Total Funds

$1,147,666

State Funds

$1,147,666

State General Funds

$1,147,666

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,120,995

$1,120,995

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$8,276

$8,276

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$18,395

$18,395

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,147,666

$1,147,666

1.3. Senate

Total Funds

$7,115,031

State Funds

$7,115,031

State General Funds

$7,115,031

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$6,988,331

$6,988,331

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$49,215

$49,215

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$77,485

$77,485

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,115,031

$7,115,031

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

$1,067,135

State Funds

$1,067,135

State General Funds

$1,067,135

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

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appropriations act (as amended):
Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $1,009,608
$35,840
$21,687 $1,067,135

Total Funds $1,009,608
$35,840
$21,687 $1,067,135

1975

Section 2: Georgia House of Representatives Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$18,705,323 $18,705,323 $18,705,323

2.1. House of Representatives

Total Funds

$18,705,323

State Funds

$18,705,323

State General Funds

$18,705,323

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$18,416,477

$18,416,477

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$122,197

$122,197

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$166,649

$166,649

Amount appropriated in this Act

$18,705,323

$18,705,323

Section 3: Georgia General Assembly Joint Offices Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

3.1. Ancillary Activities

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide services for the

legislative branch of government.

Total Funds

$5,734,042

State Funds

$5,734,042

State General Funds

$5,734,042

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

$10,043,865 $10,043,865 $10,043,865

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appropriations act (as amended):
Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Transfer funds from the Fiscal Office program based on projected expenditures. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $4,637,002
$15,826
$30,469 $1,050,745 $5,734,042

Total Funds $4,637,002
$15,826
$30,469 $1,050,745 $5,734,042

3.2. Legislative Fiscal Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to act as the bookkeepercomptroller for the legislative branch of government and maintain an account of legislative expenditures and commitments.

Total Funds

$1,273,514

State Funds

$1,273,514

State General Funds

$1,273,514

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,296,176

$2,296,176

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$8,346

$8,346

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$16,060

$16,060

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$3,677

$3,677

Transfer funds to the Ancillary Activities program based ($1,050,745) on projected expenditures.

($1,050,745)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,273,514

$1,273,514

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

$3,036,309

State Funds

$3,036,309

State General Funds

$3,036,309

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,952,495

$2,952,495

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

$26,662

$26,662

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July 1, 2014. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$57,152 $3,036,309

$57,152 $3,036,309

1977

Section 4: Audits and Accounts, Department of Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$34,090,200 $550,000 $550,000
$33,450,200 $33,450,200
$90,000 $90,000

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 with the State; to audit Medicaid provider claims;

and to provide state financial information online to promote transparency in

government.

Total Funds

$29,881,479

Other Funds

$550,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$550,000

State Funds

$29,241,479

State General Funds

$29,241,479

Intra-State Government Transfers

$90,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$90,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$26,563,929

$27,245,929

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$156,250

$156,250

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$521,300

$521,300

Eliminate other funds for audit services of the American

$0

($42,000)

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Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Increase funds for personal services for recruitment and retention initiatives.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,000,000 $29,241,479

$2,000,000 $29,881,479

4.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support to all Department programs.

Total Funds

$1,742,089

State Funds

$1,742,089

State General Funds

$1,742,089

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,669,749

$1,669,749

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$25,000

$25,000

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$45,700

$45,700

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,640

$1,640

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,742,089

$1,742,089

4.3. Immigration Enforcement Review Board

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reimburse members of the Immigration Enforcement Review Board for expenses incurred in connection with the investigation and review of complaints alleging failure of public agencies or employees to properly adhere to federal and state laws related to the federal work authorization program E-Verify.

Total Funds

$20,000

State Funds

$20,000

State General Funds

$20,000

4.4. 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

$251,872

State Funds

$251,872

State General Funds

$251,872

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$248,987

$248,987

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amended Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,885 $251,872

$2,885 $251,872

4.5. 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

$2,194,760

State Funds

$2,194,760

State General Funds

$2,194,760

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,103,660

$2,103,660

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$35,000

$35,000

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$56,100

$56,100

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,194,760

$2,194,760

1979

Section 5: Appeals, Court of Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$15,185,519 $150,000 $150,000
$15,035,519 $15,035,519

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

$15,185,519

Other Funds

$150,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$150,000

State Funds

$15,035,519

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State General Funds

$15,035,519

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$14,441,605

$14,591,605

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$136,342

$136,342

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$292,312

$292,312

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$14,788

$14,788

Increase funds for one documents clerk position.

$52,159

$52,159

Increase funds for two staff attorney positions. (CC:Increase funds for one staff attorney position.)

$128,313

$128,313

Eliminate one-time funds for e-voting software.

($30,000)

($30,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,035,519

$15,185,519

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

$17,159,046 $2,552,935 $2,552,935 $1,144,998 $876,093 $268,905
$13,461,113 $13,461,113

6.1. Accountability Courts

Purpose: 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 Accountability Court

Committee. 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 Funds

$438,057

State Funds

$438,057

State General Funds

$438,057

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$353,015

$353,015

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$1,822

$1,822

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase funds for one certification program officer position.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,414 $78,806 $438,057

$4,414 $78,806 $438,057

6.2. Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution

Purpose: 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 Funds

$172,890

Other Funds

$172,890

Agency Funds

$172,890

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$0

$172,890

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$0

$0

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$172,890

6.4. 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

$1,174,992

Other Funds

$703,203

Agency Funds

$703,203

State Funds

$471,789

State General Funds

$471,789

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$471,789

$1,174,992

Increase funds for one educational event coordinator

$0

$0

position for the training of judges. (CC:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$471,789

$1,174,992

6.5. Judicial Council

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Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the Administrative

Office of the Courts; to support accountability courts and the Judicial Council

Accountability Court Committee; 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 Funds

$14,045,401

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,552,935

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,552,935

Other Funds

$268,905

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$268,905

State Funds

$11,223,561

State General Funds

$11,223,561

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$10,178,804

$13,000,644

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$51,889

$51,889

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$147,851

$147,851

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($9,750)

($9,750)

Increase funds for a Family Law Information Center in

$0

$0

the Pataula Circuit. (CC:No)

Increase funds for grants to local organizations for civil legal services to victims of domestic violence. (CC:Increase funds for grants to local organizations for civil legal services to victims of domestic violence and coordinate with the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to leverage additional federal and other funds for these services; all funds should support direct services.)

$386,251

$386,251

Increase funds for one executive director position for

$0

$0

the Council of Probate Court Judges. (CC:No)

Increase funds for operating expenses for regulatory oversight of misdemeanor probation providers.

$66,320

$66,320

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

$395,867

$395,867

Increase funds for a statewide civil e-filing portal for all

$0

$0

courts. (CC:No)

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in real estate rentals.

$6,329

$6,329

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,223,561

$14,045,401

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6.6. 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

$527,706

State Funds

$527,706

State General Funds

$527,706

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$518,504

$518,504

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$2,694

$2,694

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$6,508

$6,508

Amount appropriated in this Act

$527,706

$527,706

6.7. 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 in habeas corpus proceedings.

Total Funds

$800,000

State Funds

$800,000

State General Funds

$800,000

1983

Section 7: Juvenile Courts Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

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

$1,941,262

$7,476,720 $447,456 $447,456
$7,029,264 $7,029,264

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Federal Funds and Grants

$447,456

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$447,456

State Funds

$1,493,806

State General Funds

$1,493,806

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,483,391

$1,930,847

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$10,415

$10,415

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,493,806

$1,941,262

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.

Total Funds

$5,535,458

State Funds

$5,535,458

State General Funds

$5,535,458

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$5,304,395

$5,304,395

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Judicial Retirement System.

$7,505

$7,505

Increase funds for Juvenile Judges' Grants to counties.

$223,558

$223,558

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,535,458

$5,535,458

Section 8: Prosecuting Attorneys Total Funds State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$69,002,984 $67,200,857 $67,200,857
$1,802,127 $1,802,127

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

$185,580

State Funds

$185,580

State General Funds

$185,580

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

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

$62,474,790

State Funds

$60,672,663

State General Funds

$60,672,663

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,802,127

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,802,127

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$56,952,881

$58,755,008

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$434,039

$434,039

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$882,309

$882,309

Annualize funds for two Assistant District Attorneys to reflect the new judgeships in the Chattahoochee and Oconee Judicial Circuits provided in HB 451 (2013 Session).

$104,522

$104,522

Increase funds for 35 additional assistant district attorneys. (CC:Increase funds for 15 additional assistant district attorneys.)

$1,177,230

$1,177,230

Increase funds for personal services to reflect promotional increases for experienced assistant district attorneys.

$867,160

$867,160

Increase funds for travel and training for district attorneys.

$150,000

$150,000

Provide funds for two Assistant District Attorneys to reflect the new judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross Judicial Circuits starting April 1, 2015. (CC:Provide funds for two assistant district attorneys to reflect the new judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross Judicial Circuits starting January 1, 2015.)

$104,522

$104,522

Amount appropriated in this Act

$60,672,663

$62,474,790

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

$6,342,614

State Funds

$6,342,614

State General Funds

$6,342,614

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in risk premiums. Increase funds for personal services to reflect promotional increases for experienced attorneys. (CC:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $5,920,071
$34,941
$275,601 $15,158 $96,843
$0
$6,342,614

Total Funds $5,920,071
$34,941
$275,601 $15,158 $96,843
$0
$6,342,614

Section 9: Superior Courts Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$64,909,147 $64,909,147 $64,909,147

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

$1,353,844

State Funds

$1,353,844

State General Funds

$1,353,844

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,317,131

$1,317,131

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$11,602

$11,602

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$25,111

$25,111

Increase funds for operating expenses. (CC:No)

$0

$0

Increase funds for personal services for a project coordinator position. (CC:No)

$0

$0

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$0

$0

share of the State Health Benefit Plan. (CC:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,353,844

$1,353,844

9.2. Judicial Administrative Districts

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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

$2,500,166

State Funds

$2,500,166

State General Funds

$2,500,166

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,383,335

$2,383,335

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$20,602

$20,602

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$46,229

$46,229

Increase funds for operating expenses.

$50,000

$50,000

Increase funds for personal services eliminated in previous budget reductions. (CC:No)

$0

$0

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$0

$0

share of the State Health Benefit Plan. (CC:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,500,166

$2,500,166

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

$61,055,137

State Funds

$61,055,137

State General Funds

$61,055,137

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$58,555,362

$58,555,362

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$422,572

$422,572

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$310,583

$310,583

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$5,423

$5,423

Increase funds for personal services for salary increases for secretaries.

$212,480

$212,480

Increase funds for personal services for two law clerk positions.

$122,472

$122,472

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$691,149

$691,149

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share of the Judicial Retirement System.
Annualize funds for two new judgeships in the Chattahoochee and Oconee Judicial Circuits provided in HB 451 (2013 Session).
Increase funds for personal services eliminated in previous budget reductions.
Eliminate one-time funds for operating expenses for new judgeships in Piedmont and Bell-Forsyth circuits created in SB 356 (2012 Session).
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the State Health Benefit Plan. (CC:No)
Provide funds for two new judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross Judicial Circuits starting April 1, 2015. (CC:Provide funds for two new judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross Judicial Circuits starting January 1, 2015.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$350,207 $84,279 ($60,500)
$0 $361,110
$61,055,137

$350,207 $84,279 ($60,500)
$0 $361,110
$61,055,137

Section 10: Supreme Court Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$12,107,848 $1,859,823 $1,859,823
$10,248,025 $10,248,025

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

$12,107,848

Other Funds

$1,859,823

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,859,823

State Funds

$10,248,025

State General Funds

$10,248,025

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$9,392,560

$11,252,383

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$78,892

$78,892

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. Increase funds for contractual services for document destruction. Increase funds for contractual services to reflect an adjustment in fees for legal research licensing. Increase funds for dues to the National Center for State Courts. Increase funds for a one-time purchase of computer software. Increase funds for personal services for two staff attorney positions. (CC:Increase funds for personal services for one staff attorney position.) Increase funds for personal services for one financial services position. Annualize funds for one staff attorney position. Reduce funds to digitize paper records.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$175,267 $967
$27,408 $1,344
$27,414 $306,785 $128,313
$64,156 $62,357 ($17,438) $10,248,025

$175,267 $967
$27,408 $1,344
$27,414 $306,785 $128,313
$64,156 $62,357 ($17,438) $12,107,848

1989

Section 11: Accounting Office, State Total Funds State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$22,236,130 $5,093,761 $5,093,761
$17,142,369 $17,142,369

11.1. State Accounting Office

Purpose: 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 Funds

$20,885,868

State Funds

$3,743,499

State General Funds

$3,743,499

Intra-State Government Transfers

$17,142,369

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$17,142,369

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$3,626,413

$20,038,915

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amended Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase billings for TeamWorks Financials to reflect statewide adjustments.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,540
$89,546 $0
$3,743,499

$27,540
$89,546 $729,867 $20,885,868

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

11.2. Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission

Purpose: 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 Funds

$1,350,262

State Funds

$1,350,262

State General Funds

$1,350,262

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,324,736

$1,324,736

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$6,832

$6,832

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$18,694

$18,694

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,350,262

$1,350,262

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 Other Intra-State Government Payments Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments
The Department is authorized to assess no more than $73.00 per budgeted position for the cost of departmental operations and may roll forward any

$199,796,433 $24,528,630 $16,318,336 $8,210,294
$4,878,113 $4,878,113 $170,389,690 $8,654,485 $161,735,205

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unexpended prior years Merit System Assessment balance to be expended in the current fiscal year.

12.1. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all department programs.

Total Funds

$5,729,732

Other Funds

$5,729,732

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,729,732

12.2. Fleet Management

Purpose: 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 Funds

$1,020,141

Other Funds

$1,020,141

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,020,141

12.3. Human Resources Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide centralized services

for statewide human resources in support of state agencies, the State Personnel

Board, and employees; develop human resource policies, create job

descriptions and classification, develop fair and consistent compensation

practices, and administer the employee benefits program.

Total Funds

$8,654,485

Intra-State Government Transfers

$8,654,485

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$8,654,485

12.4. Risk Management

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer a liability insurance program to protect state government and employees from workrelated 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 Funds

$162,735,205

State Funds

$1,000,000

State General Funds

$1,000,000

Intra-State Government Transfers

$161,735,205

Self Insurance Trust Fund Payments

$161,735,205

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,000,000

$162,735,205

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment to the General Liability Trust Fund premium.

$0

$5,500,000

Reduce funds to reflect an adjustment to the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund premium.

$0

($5,500,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,000,000

$162,735,205

12.5. State Purchasing

Purpose: 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 Funds

$10,912,634

Other Funds

$10,912,634

Agency Funds

$10,912,634

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$0

$10,719,374

The Department is authorized to retain only $10,912,634 for Purchasing and $2,125,974 for Departmental Administration, and shall provide a payment of at least $1,006,740 to the Office of the State Treasurer. All additional funds collected by the program shall be remitted to the Office of the State Treasurer by the end of the fiscal year.

$0

$193,260

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$10,912,634

12.6. Surplus Property

Purpose: 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 Funds

$1,460,421

Other Funds

$1,460,421

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,460,421

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative

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purposes.

12.7. Certificate of Need Appeal Panel

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to review decisions made by the

Department of Community Health on Certificate of Need applications.

Total Funds

$39,506

State Funds

$39,506

State General Funds

$39,506

12.8. Office of State Administrative Hearings

Purpose: 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, and to create and provide necessary funding for an independent trial

court with concurrent jurisdiction with the superior courts of Georgia which

will address tax disputes involving the Department of Revenue.

Total Funds

$4,300,552

Other Funds

$1,300,805

Agency Funds

$1,300,805

State Funds

$2,999,747

State General Funds

$2,999,747

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,890,660

$4,191,465

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$19,547

$19,547

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$52,622

$52,622

Increase funds for the Georgia Tax Tribunal for operating expenses.

$36,918

$36,918

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,999,747

$4,300,552

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

$4,104,897

Other Funds

$4,104,897

Agency Funds

$4,104,897

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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

$838,860

State Funds

$838,860

State General Funds

$838,860

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$959,926

$959,926

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$1,792

$1,792

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$3,142

$3,142

Reduce funds to reflect projected expenditures.

($126,000)

($126,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$838,860

$838,860

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

$49,988,777 $6,837,012 $6,837,012 $636,171 $636,171
$42,515,594 $42,515,594

13.1. Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories

Purpose: 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 Funds

$2,910,273

State Funds

$2,910,273

State General Funds

$2,910,273

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,855,370

$2,855,370

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$18,900

$18,900

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($11,436) and retiree health benefits ($10,932).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,635 $22,368 $2,910,273

$13,635 $22,368 $2,910,273

13.2. Consumer Protection

Purpose: 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 Funds

$32,520,609

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,837,012

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,837,012

Other Funds

$225,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$225,000

State Funds

$25,458,597

State General Funds

$25,458,597

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$23,607,081

$30,324,952

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$157,962

$157,962

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$414,615

$414,615

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$18,024

$18,024

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Increase funds for personal services to reflect Food Safety Inspector salary adjustments ($388,702) and to fill eight vacancies ($336,134). (CC:Increase funds for personal services to reflect Consumer Protection inspector salary adjustments ($724,781) and to fill eight

$1,060,915

$1,405,056

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vacancies ($336,134).) Utilize existing funds to contract with the Department of Revenue to audit GATE program compliance. (CC:Reflect in Marketing and Promotion.) Increase funds for food safety education.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0
$200,000 $25,458,597

$0
$200,000 $32,520,609

13.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$4,524,816

State Funds

$4,524,816

State General Funds

$4,524,816

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$4,418,249

$4,418,249

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$30,565

$30,565

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$73,835

$73,835

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$2,167

$2,167

Transfer funds to consolidate administrative functions

$0

$0

associated with the transfer of the Soil and Water

Conservation Commission. (CC:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,524,816

$4,524,816

13.4. Marketing and Promotion

Purpose: 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 Funds

$6,236,403

Other Funds

$411,171

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$411,171

State Funds

$5,825,232

State General Funds

$5,825,232

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$5,624,365

$6,035,536

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$30,087

$30,087

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. Provide marketing funds for the Georgia Grown program. Utilize existing funds to contract with the Department of Revenue to assure new GATE program compliance. (CC:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$68,156 $2,624
$100,000 $0
$5,825,232

$68,156 $2,624
$100,000 $0
$6,236,403

13.5. Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Labs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to pay for operation of the

Poultry Diagnostic Veterinary Labs, which conduct disease diagnoses and

monitoring.

Total Funds

$2,830,399

State Funds

$2,830,399

State General Funds

$2,830,399

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,680,399

$2,680,399

Increase funds for new lab operations.

$150,000

$150,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,830,399

$2,830,399

13.6. Soil and Water Conservation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and

improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia by increasing the

uniformity and efficiency of agricultural water irrigation systems, by providing

grants to encourage the reduction of erosion and other non-point source

pollution from agricultural lands, by providing technical assistance and

teaching best management practices on erosion and sedimentation control to

landowners and local governments, by certifying erosion and sedimentation

control personnel and plans, by inspecting, maintaining, and providing

assistance to the owners of USDA flood control structures, and by providing

funds for planning and research on water management, erosion, and

sedimentation control.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$0

$0

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$0

$0

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

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Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$0

$0

Transfer funds and 28 positions from the Soil and Water

$0

$0

Conservation Commission to consolidate operations

with the Department of Agriculture. (CC:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

13.7. Payments to Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reduce the rates charged by

the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority for youth and livestock events.

Total Funds

$966,277

State Funds

$966,277

State General Funds

$966,277

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$954,918

$954,918

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$11,359

$11,359

Amount appropriated in this Act

$966,277

$966,277

Section 14: Banking and Finance, Department of Total Funds State Funds State General Funds

$11,669,059 $11,669,059 $11,669,059

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

$227,776

State Funds

$227,776

State General Funds

$227,776

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$222,101

$222,101

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$1,406

$1,406

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$4,269

$4,269

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Amount appropriated in this Act

$227,776

$227,776

14.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all department programs.

Total Funds

$2,047,883

State Funds

$2,047,883

State General Funds

$2,047,883

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,999,605

$1,999,605

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$12,991

$12,991

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$33,539

$33,539

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,748

$1,748

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,047,883

$2,047,883

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

$7,409,357

State Funds

$7,409,357

State General Funds

$7,409,357

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$7,048,996

$7,048,996

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$48,817

$48,817

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$127,043

$127,043

Increase funds for personal services for recruitment and retention of financial examiners.

$184,501

$184,501

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,409,357

$7,409,357

14.4. Non-Depository Financial Institution Supervision

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Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect consumers from

unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent residential mortgage lending practices and

money service businesses, protect consumers by licensing, regulating, and

enforcing applicable laws and regulations, and provide efficient and flexible

application, registrations, and notification procedures for non-depository

financial institutions.

Total Funds

$1,984,043

State Funds

$1,984,043

State General Funds

$1,984,043

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,933,113

$1,933,113

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$12,512

$12,512

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$38,418

$38,418

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,984,043

$1,984,043

Section 15: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of
Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants
Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.958) Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) 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 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

$1,168,315,962 $148,537,528 $14,163,709 $25,697,365 $47,482,075 $40,481,142 $12,096,720 $8,616,517 $48,525,299 $42,370,292 $6,155,007 $968,833,425 $958,578,287 $10,255,138 $2,419,710 $2,419,710

15.1. Adult Addictive Diseases Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide a continuum of

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

programs, services and supports for adults who abuse alcohol and other drugs, have a chemical dependency and who need assistance for compulsive gambling.

Total Funds

$89,492,683

Federal Funds and Grants

$44,404,231

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$200,000

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)

$29,607,511

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,500,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $12,096,720
(CFDA 93.558)

Other Funds

$435,203

Agency Funds

$434,903

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$300

State Funds

$44,653,249

State General Funds

$44,653,249

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$44,056,612

$88,368,046

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$415,784

$415,784

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$180,853

$180,853

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Provide service gap funding for 10 beds.

$0

$528,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$44,653,249

$89,492,683

15.2. Adult Developmental Disabilities Services

Purpose: 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 Funds

$348,524,155

Federal Funds and Grants

$42,980,753

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$12,336,582

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$30,644,171

Other Funds

$27,931,226

Agency Funds

$26,931,226

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,000,000

State Funds

$277,612,176

State General Funds

$267,357,038

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Tobacco Settlement Funds

$10,255,138

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $271,822,197 amended

$337,234,176

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$572,819

$572,819

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$1,777,154

$1,777,154

Annualize the cost of 250 FY 2014 NOW and COMP waiver slots for the developmentally disabled to meet the requirements of the DOJ Settlement Agreement.

$6,906,153

$6,906,153

Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal

($4,807,810)

($4,807,810)

Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.84% to 66.69%.

Reduce funds for Rockdale Cares. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Increase funds for developmental disabilities consumers in community settings to comply with the requirements of the DOJ Settlement Agreement (excludes waivers).

$1,872,000

$1,872,000

Increase funds for 75 additional slots for the New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Waiver (COMP) for the developmentally disabled to meet the requirements of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement.

$1,620,512

$1,620,512

Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for 175

$0

$0

additional NOW and COMP for the developmentally

disabled to meet the requirements of the DOJ Settlement Agreement. (CC:Yes)

Provide a 1/2% increase for developmental disabilities providers. (CC:Increase funds for a 1.5% increase for developmental disabilities providers.)

$1,958,526

$1,958,526

Increase funds for 64 additional supported employment slots for people with developmental disabilities. (CC:Increase funds for 50 additional supported employment slots for people with developmental disabilities.)

$390,625

$390,625

Replace funds.

($4,500,000)

$0

Recognize and execute a Memorandum of

$0

$1,000,000

Understanding agreement with the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency ($2,000,000) and receive additional federal funding for supported employment services. (CC:Yes; Recognize and execute a Memorandum of Understanding agreement with the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency ($1,000,000) and receive additional federal funding for supported employment services.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$277,612,176

$348,524,155

15.3. Adult Forensic Services

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Purpose: 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 Funds

$88,730,414

Other Funds

$26,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$26,500

State Funds

$88,703,914

State General Funds

$88,703,914

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$79,605,380

$79,631,880

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$528,754

$528,754

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$1,169,780

$1,169,780

Transfer funds from the Direct Care Support Services program to properly align budget to expenditures.

$7,400,000

$7,400,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$88,703,914

$88,730,414

15.4. Adult Mental Health Services

Purpose: 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 Funds

$363,058,105

Federal Funds and Grants

$14,735,491

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.958)

$6,726,178

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,070,420

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,938,893

Other Funds

$2,220,095

Agency Funds

$1,130,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,090,095

State Funds

$346,102,519

State General Funds

$346,102,519

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $306,451,600 amended

$323,407,186

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$1,579,464

$1,579,464

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$1,578,851

$1,578,851

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share of the Employees' Retirement System. Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the FMAP from 65.84% to 66.69%. Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need. Increase funds for mental health consumers in community settings to comply with the requirements of the DOJ Settlement Agreement. Transfer funds from the Direct Care Support Services program to properly align budget to expenditures. Transfer funds from the Adult Nursing Home Services program to properly align budget to expenditures.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($762,618) $1,250,000 $24,083,910
$3,944,626 $7,976,686 $346,102,519

($762,618) $1,250,000 $24,083,910
$3,944,626 $7,976,686 $363,058,105

15.5. Adult Nursing Home Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing home

services to Georgian's with mental illness, mental retardation or

developmental disabilities.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$7,976,686

$14,306,755

Reduce funds to reflect elimination of program activities.

$0

($6,330,069)

Transfer funds to the Adult Mental Health Services program to properly align budget to expenditures.

($7,976,686)

($7,976,686)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

15.6. Child and Adolescent Addictive Diseases Services

Purpose: 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 Funds

$11,391,581

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,114,223

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$236,074

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)

$7,878,149

State Funds

$3,277,358

State General Funds

$3,277,358

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,271,577

$11,385,800

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$5,781

$5,781

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,277,358

$11,391,581

15.7. Child and Adolescent Developmental Disabilities

Purpose: 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 Funds

$12,411,610

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,588,692

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$3,588,692

State Funds

$8,822,918

State General Funds

$8,822,918

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$8,612,164

$12,010,856

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$10,820

$10,820

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$9,934

$9,934

Provide funds to Emory University School of Medicine for fetal alcohol syndrome screenings and treatment.

$190,000

$380,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,822,918

$12,411,610

15.8. Child and Adolescent Forensic Services

Purpose: 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 Funds

$5,193,233

State Funds

$5,193,233

State General Funds

$5,193,233

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$5,146,102

$5,146,102

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$13,443

$13,443

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$33,688

$33,688

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,193,233

$5,193,233

15.9. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

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Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide evaluation, treatment, crisis stabilization, and residential services to children and adolescents with mental illness.

Total Funds

$62,226,055

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,324,515

Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.958)

$7,437,531

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,886,984

Other Funds

$2,669,781

Agency Funds

$85,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,584,781

State Funds

$49,231,759

State General Funds

$49,231,759

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$74,968,576

$87,962,872

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$35,290

$35,290

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$108,136

$108,136

Transfer funds to the Department of Community Health (DCH) for foster care and adoption assistance members who will be served through a care management organization (CMO).

($24,819,209)

($24,819,209)

Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.84% to 66.69%.

($1,061,034)

($1,061,034)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$49,231,759

$62,226,055

15.10. Departmental Administration - Behavioral Health

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all mental health, developmental disabilities and addictive diseases

programs of the department.

Total Funds

$48,920,969

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,715,584

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$4,378,613

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$7,336,971

Other Funds

$22,133

Agency Funds

$22,133

State Funds

$37,183,252

State General Funds

$37,183,252

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
By July 1, 2014, the Department shall provide a report to the Georgia General Assembly with an actionable plan to create a third party cooperative arrangement with the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency in order to draw down additional federal funds. (CC:Yes; By January 1, 2015, the Department shall provide a report to the Georgia General Assembly with an actionable plan to create third party cooperative arrangements with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia and the Georgia Student Finance Commission to maximize financial assistance for vocational rehabilitation clients.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$36,747,126 $172,581 $303,699 ($40,154) $0
$37,183,252

$48,484,843 $172,581 $303,699 ($40,154) $0
$48,920,969

15.11. Direct Care Support Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to operate five state-owned and

operated hospitals.

Total Funds

$124,553,583

Other Funds

$15,220,361

Agency Funds

$13,767,030

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,453,331

State Funds

$106,913,512

State General Funds

$106,913,512

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,419,710

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,419,710

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $116,294,777 amended

$133,934,848

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$740,882

$740,882

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$1,722,479

$1,722,479

Transfer funds to the Adult Forensic Services program to properly align budget to expenditures.

($7,400,000)

($7,400,000)

Transfer funds to the Adult Mental Health Services program to properly align budget to expenditures.

($3,944,626)

($3,944,626)

Reduce contract funds for technical assistance, training

($500,000)

($500,000)

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and monitoring in state hospitals. Amount appropriated in this Act

$106,913,512

$124,553,583

15.12. Substance Abuse Prevention

Purpose: 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 Funds

$10,230,543

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,996,415

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)

$9,996,415

State Funds

$234,128

State General Funds

$234,128

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$233,552

$10,229,967

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$193

$193

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$383

$383

Amount appropriated in this Act

$234,128

$10,230,543

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

15.13. Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote quality services and

support for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Total Funds

$2,921,777

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,677,624

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,677,624

State Funds

$244,153

State General Funds

$244,153

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$144,153

$2,821,777

Provide funds to Unlock the Waiting List for 64

$0

$0

additional supported employment slots for people with

developmental disabilities. (CC:Recognize in the Adult

Developmental Disabilities Services program.)

Increase funds for Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) for disabled young adults.

$100,000

$100,000

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Amount appropriated in this Act

$244,153

$2,921,777

15.14. Sexual Offender Review Board

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect Georgia's children by

identifying convicted sexual offenders that present the greatest risk of sexually

reoffending.

Total Funds

$661,254

State Funds

$661,254

State General Funds

$661,254

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$645,407

$645,407

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$3,484

$3,484

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$12,363

$12,363

Amount appropriated in this Act

$661,254

$661,254

2009

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

$250,502,286 $172,892,464 $172,892,464 $13,180,869
$55,284 $13,125,585 $64,428,953 $64,428,953

16.1. Building Construction

Purpose: 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 Funds

$573,714

Federal Funds and Grants

$75,116

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$75,116

Other Funds

$257,804

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$257,804

State Funds

$240,794

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State General Funds

$240,794

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$230,652

$563,572

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$1,938

$1,938

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$8,204

$8,204

Amount appropriated in this Act

$240,794

$573,714

16.2. Coordinated Planning

Purpose: 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 Funds

$3,799,087

Other Funds

$126,906

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$126,906

State Funds

$3,672,181

State General Funds

$3,672,181

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,630,756

$3,757,662

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$8,944

$8,944

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$32,481

$32,481

Replace funds. (CC:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,672,181

$3,799,087

16.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$6,557,530

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,216,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,216,000

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Other Funds

$2,224,681

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,224,681

State Funds

$1,116,849

State General Funds

$1,116,849

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,099,912

$6,540,593

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$862

$862

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$17,725

$17,725

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($1,650)

($1,650)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,116,849

$6,557,530

16.4. Federal Community and Economic Development Programs

Purpose: 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 Funds

$54,152,750

Federal Funds and Grants

$52,272,828

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$52,272,828

Other Funds

$305,415

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$305,415

State Funds

$1,574,507

State General Funds

$1,574,507

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,532,915

$54,111,158

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$10,121

$10,121

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$31,471

$31,471

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,574,507

$54,152,750

16.5. Homeownership Programs
Purpose: 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

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income homebuyers, and offering homeownership counseling and home buyer education programs through a partnership with private providers.

Total Funds

$5,247,652

Federal Funds and Grants

$474,298

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$474,298

Other Funds

$4,773,354

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,773,354

16.6. Regional Services

Purpose: 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 Funds

$1,329,194

Federal Funds and Grants

$108,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$108,000

Other Funds

$188,650

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$188,650

State Funds

$1,032,544

State General Funds

$1,032,544

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$998,972

$1,295,622

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$7,175

$7,175

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$26,397

$26,397

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,032,544

$1,329,194

16.7. Rental Housing Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide affordable rental housing to very low, and moderate-income households by allocating federal and state housing tax credits on a competitive basis, by administering lowinterest 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

$118,940,343

Federal Funds and Grants

$114,948,262

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds
Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$114,948,262 $3,992,081 $3,992,081

16.8. Research and Surveys

Purpose: 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 Funds

$388,430

State Funds

$388,430

State General Funds

$388,430

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$375,887

$375,887

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$2,730

$2,730

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$9,813

$9,813

Amount appropriated in this Act

$388,430

$388,430

16.9. Special Housing Initiatives

Purpose: 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 Funds

$5,503,057

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,702,960

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,702,960

Other Funds

$837,205

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$837,205

State Funds

$2,962,892

State General Funds

$2,962,892

16.10. State Community Development Programs

Purpose: 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 Funds

$805,597

Other Funds

$55,284

Agency Funds

$55,284

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State Funds

$750,313

State General Funds

$750,313

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$731,223

$786,507

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

$4,086

$4,086

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$15,004

$15,004

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$750,313

$805,597

16.11. State Economic Development Programs

Purpose: 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 Funds

$21,424,696

Federal Funds and Grants

$95,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$95,000

Other Funds

$240,587

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$240,587

State Funds

$21,089,109

State General Funds

$21,089,109

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$21,083,407

$21,418,994

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$554

$554

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$5,148

$5,148

Increase funds for four Economic Development Finance

$0

$0

Field Specialist positions. (CC:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$21,089,109

$21,424,696

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

16.12. Payments to Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for water,

wastewater, solid waste, energy, and land conservation projects.

Total Funds

$348,495

State Funds

$348,495

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

State General Funds

$348,495

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$298,495

$298,495

Increase the funds for the Georgia Rural Water

$50,000

$50,000

Association.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$348,495

$348,495

16.13. Payments to Georgia Regional Transportation Authority

Purpose: 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 Funds

$11,252,839

State Funds

$11,252,839

State General Funds

$11,252,839

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$11,165,413

$11,165,413

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$26,206

$26,206

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$61,220

$61,220

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,252,839

$11,252,839

16.14. Payments to OneGeorgia Authority

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for the

OneGeorgia Authority.

Total Funds

$20,178,902

Other Funds

$178,902

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$178,902

State Funds

$20,000,000

State General Funds

$20,000,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$20,000,000

$20,178,902

Utilize existing funds for special education projects (Total Funds: 100,000). (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$20,000,000

$20,178,902

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Section 17: Community Health, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Hospital Provider Payment Nursing Home Provider Fees State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Health Insurance Payments Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$13,387,306,434 $6,648,893,592 $6,292,500,754 $330,214,685 $26,178,153 $218,956,347 $76,971,304 $139,386,524 $2,598,519 $3,068,589,491 $264,217,234 $167,756,401 $2,526,647,599 $109,968,257 $3,450,867,004 $3,170,009,742 $280,857,262

17.1. Departmental Administration and Program Support

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all departmental programs.

Total Funds

$354,413,731

Federal Funds and Grants

$266,709,731

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$240,931,830

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$23,856,668

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,921,233

Other Funds

$2,498,519

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,498,519

State Funds

$66,857,380

State General Funds

$66,857,380

Intra-State Government Transfers

$18,348,101

Health Insurance Payments

$18,348,101

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$65,377,496

$351,118,534

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$101,581

$101,581

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$225,169

$225,169

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide funds for personal services to support the transfer of foster care and adoption assistance members to managed care.
Increase funds for Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) contractual services for new members enrolled due to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 (PPACA).
Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for Medicaid eligibility determination. (CC:Yes)
Eliminate funds for a completed managed care program assessment contract.
Reduce funds for contracts.
The Department of Community Health, pursuant to O.C.G.A. 49-4-142.1, is hereby authorized to submit a request to the United States Department of Health and Human Services Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a waiver pursuant to Section 1115 of the federal Social Security Act. (CC:Yes)
The Department of Community Health shall develop a plan of compensation for rural hospitals evolving to stabilization centers to provide medical assistance for stabilizing patients with emergency conditions. (CC:Yes; The Department of Community Health shall develop a plan for rural hospitals evolving to stabilization centers to provide medical assistance for stabilizing patients with emergency conditions to include emergency, optional outpatient and OB/GYN services.)
Fund emergency transportation of medically indigent citizens 21 years of age and older by rotary wing air ambulance at the same reimbursement rates as citizens under the age of 21. (CC:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

($19,969) $308,000 $1,678,000
$0 ($170,687) ($642,210)
$0
$0
$0 $66,857,380

($19,969) $616,000 $3,356,000
$0 ($341,374) ($642,210)
$0
$0
$0 $354,413,731

17.2. Georgia Board of Dentistry

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by

licensing qualified applicants as dentists and dental hygienists, regulating the

practice of dentistry, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate

disciplinary action when warranted.

Total Funds

$802,970

State Funds

$802,970

State General Funds

$802,970

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$3,732

$3,732

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Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Provide funds for Board operations.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,606
$787,632 $802,970

$11,606
$787,632 $802,970

17.3. Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect public health by

licensing qualified pharmacists and pharmacies, regulating the practice of

pharmacy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate disciplinary

actions when warranted.

Total Funds

$744,573

State Funds

$744,573

State General Funds

$744,573

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$3,865

$3,865

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$4,676

$4,676

Provide funds for Board operations.

$736,032

$736,032

Amount appropriated in this Act

$744,573

$744,573

17.4. Health Care Access and Improvement

Purpose: 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 Funds

$24,324,541

Federal Funds and Grants

$16,446,551

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$416,250

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$16,030,301

State Funds

$7,877,990

State General Funds

$7,877,990

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$6,742,234

$23,188,785

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$15,474

$15,474

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$20,282

$20,282

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (CC:Yes)
Eliminate one-time start-up funds for Federally Qualified Health Centers.
Provide Federally Qualified Health Center start-up grants for one integrated behavioral health center (Gilmer County) and one community health center (Clay County). (CC:Increase funds for one-time funding for four "new-start" grants for one integrated behavioral health center (Gilmer County) and three community health centers (Clay County, Decatur County, and Brooks County).)
Increase funding for Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) housing resources for medical students in sixweek rural, primary care rotations.
Provide funds for Southeastern Firefighters' Burn Foundation, Inc.
Increase contract funds for services for medically fragile children who do not qualify for the "Katie Beckett" TEFRA/Deeming waiver. (CC:Increase contract funds for services for medically fragile children who do not qualify for the "Katie Beckett" TEFRA/Deeming waiver.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 ($500,000) $1,000,000
$300,000 $50,000 $250,000
$7,877,990

$0 ($500,000) $1,000,000
$300,000 $50,000 $250,000
$24,324,541

17.5. Healthcare Facility Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to inspect and license long term

care and health care facilities.

Total Funds

$15,872,144

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,296,900

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,857,495

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,439,405

Other Funds

$100,000

Agency Funds

$100,000

State Funds

$7,475,244

State General Funds

$7,475,244

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$6,959,146

$15,356,046

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$46,703

$46,703

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$148,395

$148,395

Provide funds to initiate the Adult Day Center facility licensure program (O.C.G.A. 49-6-80, et. al.).

$321,000

$321,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,475,244

$15,872,144

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17.6. Indigent Care Trust Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support rural and other healthcare providers, primarily hospitals that serve medically indigent Georgians.

Total Funds

$398,662,493

Federal Funds and Grants

$257,075,969

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$257,075,969

Other Funds

$141,586,524

Agency Funds

$2,200,000

Indigent Care Trust Fund - Public Hospital Authorities $139,386,524

17.7. Medicaid: Aged, Blind and Disabled

Purpose: 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 for nursing homes pursuant to Article 6A.

Total Funds

$5,198,425,681

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,275,064,364

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$3,272,277,150

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,787,214

Other Funds

$62,342,988

Agency Funds

$62,342,988

State Funds

$1,593,729,697

Hospital Provider Payment

$28,620,148

Nursing Home Provider Fees

$167,756,401

State General Funds

$1,397,353,148

Intra-State Government Transfers

$267,288,632

Medicaid Services Payments - Other Agencies

$267,288,632

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $1,588,229,982 amended

$5,067,340,670

Utilize enhanced federal participation rate to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for Alternative Living Services and Personal Support Services by 5% in both elderly waiver programs (CCSP and SOURCE). (CC:Utilize enhanced federal participation rate and increase funds to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for Alternative Living Services and Personal Support Services, and Case Managers by 5% in both elderly waiver programs (CCSP and SOURCE).)

$566,000

$1,698,000

Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for 25

$0

$0

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

additional Independent Care Waiver Program (ICWP) slots. (CC:Yes)

Increase funds to update nursing home reimbursement rates and fair rental value to reflect 2012 cost reports.

$13,568,322

Increase funds to reflect projected FY 2015 Hospital Provider Payment revenue.

$2,441,847

Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.84% to 66.69%.

($38,161,742)

Reduce funds to recognize savings due to MMIS improvements allowing for successful monitoring of inconsistencies between units billed and appropriate dosages for physician injectable drugs.

($680,000)

Reduce funds to recognize savings due to the increased utilization of the Public Assistance Reporting Information System (PARIS) system by moving eligible members from Medicaid to the Veterans Administration (VA).

($2,000,000)

Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need.

$33,128,965

Restore funds for one-time reduction for prior year (FY 2011) Hospital Cost Settlements collected in FY 2014.

$2,870,000

Increase funds to reflect cost of medically fragile inmates paroled to private nursing homes.

$500,000

Reduce funds to reflect Hospital Cost Settlements collected from FY 2012 and FY 2013.

($2,583,000)

Reduce funds to reflect savings through patient-centered outcome incentives for case care and disease management programs.

($4,150,677)

Reinstate the Aged, Blind and Disabled Nursing Home

$0

and Institutionalized Hospice Medically Needy

Medicaid coverage program in the Medicaid State Plan.

(CC:Yes)

Change in Nursing Facility Operators that occur after

$0

January 1, 2012 will use a rate calculation that reflects

the operating cost of the new operator. (CC:Yes; For the

purpose of clarification, nursing facility initial

operational implementations or operational changes

occurring on or after January 1, 2012 for rate

calculation purposes shall reflect the operating costs of

the most recent operator. )

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,593,729,697

$40,733,479 $7,330,672 $0 ($2,011,239)
($5,905,621)
$99,456,515 $8,488,613 $1,501,051 ($7,754,428)
($12,452,031) $0
$0
$5,198,425,681

17.8. Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide healthcare access

primarily to low-income individuals.

Total Funds

$3,786,304,624

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,518,942,060

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$2,518,942,060

Other Funds

$12,328,316

Agency Funds

$12,328,316

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State Funds

$1,241,617,401

Hospital Provider Payment

$233,769,866

State General Funds

$897,879,278

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$109,968,257

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 appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $1,124,912,513 amended

$3,383,103,006

Increase funds to reflect projected FY 2015 Hospital Provider Payment revenue.

$19,945,049

$59,877,061

Transfer funds from the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) for foster care and adoption assistance members who will be served through a CMO.

$520,000

$520,000

Transfer funds from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) for foster care and adoption assistance members who will be served through a Care Management Organization (CMO).

$24,819,209

$24,819,209

Replace $56,000,000 in tobacco settlement funds with

$0

$0

state general funds. (CC:Yes)

Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal

($28,920,059)

$0

Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.84% to

66.69%.

Restore funds for one-time reduction for prior year (FY 2011) Hospital Cost Settlements collected in FY 2014.

$1,960,000

$5,797,101

Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need. (CC:Increase funds for growth in Medicaid based on projected need and reflect the Planning for Healthy Babies (P4HB) waiver program as a separate appropriation.)

$8,612,150

$26,089,518

Reduce funds to recognize savings due to the increased utilization of the PARIS system by moving eligible members from Medicaid to the Veterans Administration (VA).

($1,318,030)

($3,898,343)

Increase funds to cover the remaining cost of fee-forservice (FFS) claims for foster care and adoption assistance members being transitioned to managed care.

$4,800,000

$14,196,983

Increase funds for the increased percentage of Medicaid-eligible children enrolling due to the PPACA (also known as the "Woodwork Effect").

$29,000,000

$85,773,440

Increase funds for additional state insurance premium tax liability of the care management organizations (CMOs) caused by the PPACA's primary care reimbursement rate increase.

$1,100,000

$3,253,475

Increase funds to account for transition to 12-month eligibility reviews as required by the PPACA.

$28,275,569

$84,886,128

Provide funds for new federal premium tax imposed on the care management organizations (CMOs) by the PPACA.

$26,300,000

$77,787,637

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Provide funds for the extension of the Planning for Healthy Babies (P4HB) waiver, including prenatal care for Medicaid eligible members at risk of delivering low birth weight babies.
Reduce funds to reflect savings from the revision of supplemental drug rebates to include Care Management Organization (CMO) claims. (CC:No)
Transfer tobacco settlement funds for the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (CORE).
Reduce funds to reflect Hospital Cost Settlements collected from FY 2012 and FY 2013.
It is the intent of the Georgia General Assembly that the Department of Community Health shall revise policies to provide assignment of benefit access to RSV vaccinations for medically fragile infants who are unserved by home health providers effective July 1, 2014. (CC:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,600,000 $0
($225,000) ($1,764,000)
$0
$1,241,617,401

$30,070,588 $0
($675,472) ($5,295,707)
$0
$3,786,304,624

17.9. PeachCare

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide health insurance

coverage for qualified low-income Georgia children.

Total Funds

$400,431,950

Federal Funds and Grants

$306,358,017

State Children's Insurance Program (CFDA 93.767)

$306,358,017

State Funds

$93,922,150

Hospital Provider Payment

$1,827,220

State General Funds

$92,094,930

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 appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$82,317,878

$342,783,343

Increase funds to reflect projected FY 2015 Hospital Provider Payment revenue.

$155,897

$668,512

Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the enhanced

($2,007,973)

$0

Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (eFMAP) from

76.09% to 76.68%.

Reduce funds for growth in PeachCare based on projected need.

($1,315,682)

($5,641,861)

Reduce funds to recognize savings due to the increased utilization of the PARIS system by moving eligible members from Medicaid to the VA.

($144,970)

($612,721)

Restore funds for one-time reduction for prior year (FY 2011) Hospital Cost Settlements collected in FY 2014.

$170,000

$718,512

Provide funds for the increased percentage of PeachCare-eligible children enrolling due to the PPACA (also known as the "Woodwork Effect").

$11,900,000

$50,295,858

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Provide funds for new federal premium tax imposed on the CMOs by the PPACA. Reduce funds to reflect Hospital Cost Settlements collected from FY 2012 and FY 2013.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,000,000 ($153,000) $93,922,150

$12,679,628 ($459,321)
$400,431,950

17.10. State Health Benefit Plan

Purpose: 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 Funds

$3,151,661,641

Intra-State Government Transfers

$3,151,661,641

Health Insurance Payments

$3,151,661,641

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$0 $3,232,435,211

Reduce the state agency employer contribution rate from 30.781% to 30.454% effective July 1, 2014. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Increase funds to provide coverage for hearing aids for children effective January 1, 2015.

$0

$853,980

Increase funds to provide coverage for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) effective January 1, 2015.

$0

$2,410,661

Increase funds for reserves to fund future claims and

$0

$0

Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) liabilities.

(CC:Yes)

Increase funds due to the Comparative Effectiveness Research fee required by the PPACA.

$0

$192,541

Increase funds for additional preventive health benefits required by the PPACA.

$0

$3,173,996

Increase funds to account for limits imposed on cost sharing by the PPACA beginning in Calendar Year 2015.

$0

$25,766,000

Increase funds to account for the projected increased enrollment due to the individual mandate and autoenrollment of new employees as required by the PPACA.

$0

$50,191,000

Increase funds due to the Transitional Reinsurance Fee imposed by the PPACA.

$0

$23,688,000

Reduce funds to reflect reduced membership, medical services utilization, and medical trend since previous projection.

$0

($7,265,128)

Reduce funds to recognize plan design changes effective January 1, 2014.

$0

($44,583,000)

Reduce funds to reflect savings from the reprocurement of vendor services.

$0 ($212,480,000)

Increase funds for pharmacy, office visit and ER co-

$0

$58,000,000

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

pays.
Use prior year reserved funds for budgeted expense.
The Board shall contract with multiple statewide and regional vendors for any SHBP plan offered in Calendar Year 2015. (CC:Yes)
Pursuant to the passage of HB 511 (2014 Session), implement coverage of bariatric surgery. (CC:Yes; Pursuant to the passage of legislation, implement coverage of bariatric surgery pilot in SHBP plan year 2015.)
Because O.C.G.A. 26-4-114.1(c) exempts pharmacies under common ownership or control with entities licensed under Title 33 from the requirements of O.C.G.A. 26-4-114.1, no portion of this appropriation shall be used to require any such pharmacy to obtain a nonresident pharmacy permit. (CC:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$19,278,380

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0 $3,151,661,641

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

17.11. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Board Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all agency programs.

Total Funds

$695,782

State Funds

$695,782

State General Funds

$695,782

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$678,277

$678,277

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$3,471

$3,471

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$7,668

$7,668

Provide funds for the Georgia Physician Careers website.

$6,366

$6,366

Amount appropriated in this Act

$695,782

$695,782

17.12. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Graduate Medical Education

Purpose: 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 Funds

$8,905,464

State Funds

$8,905,464

State General Funds

$8,905,464

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$8,264,543

$8,264,543

amended

Utilize existing funds ($26,366) for five new family

$0

$0

medicine residency slots at Gwinnett Medical Center.

(CC:Yes)

Provide funds for five new family medicine residency slots at Gwinnett Medical Center. (CC:Increase funds for five new family medicine residency slots at Gwinnett Medical Center at the increased capitation rate.)

$79,333

$79,333

Provide funds for six additional family medicine

$63,420

$63,420

residency slots at Houston Medical Center. (CC:Increase funds for three additional family medicine residency slots at Houston Medical Center at the increased capitation rate.)

Increase all Georgia Board for Physician Workforce capitation residency grants by $333 in state funds.

$498,168

$498,168

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,905,464

$8,905,464

17.13. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Mercer School of Medicine

Grant

Purpose: 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 Funds

$22,769,911

State Funds

$22,769,911

State General Funds

$22,769,911

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$20,969,911

$20,969,911

Provide funds to increase the operating grant for medical education.

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$22,769,911

$22,769,911

17.14. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Morehouse School of

Medicine Grant

Purpose: 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 Funds

$15,933,643

State Funds

$15,933,643

State General Funds

$15,933,643

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$10,933,643

$10,933,643

Provide funds to increase the operating grant for medical education.

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,933,643

$15,933,643

17.15. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Physicians for Rural Areas

Purpose: 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 Funds

$1,070,000

State Funds

$1,070,000

State General Funds

$1,070,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$870,000

$870,000

Provide funds for one additional loan repayment awards. (CC:Increase funds for ten additional loan repayment awards.)

$200,000

$200,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,070,000

$1,070,000

17.16. Georgia Board for Physician Workforce: Undergraduate Medical

Education

Purpose: 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 Funds

$2,087,250

State Funds

$2,087,250

State General Funds

$2,087,250

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,055,432

$2,055,432

Increase funds for the medical student capitation contract for five certified Georgia residents at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

$31,818

$31,818

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,087,250

$2,087,250

17.17. Georgia Composite Medical Board

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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

$2,289,014

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$2,189,014

State General Funds

$2,189,014

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,993,168

$2,093,168

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$13,002

$13,002

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$32,735

$32,735

Provide funds to implement Pain Management Clinic licensure (HB 178, 2013 Session).

$115,109

$115,109

Increase funds for the Georgia Cosmetic Laser Services Act.

$35,000

$35,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,189,014

$2,289,014

17.18. Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency

Purpose: 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 Funds

$1,911,022

State Funds

$1,911,022

State General Funds

$1,911,022

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,750,681

$1,750,681

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$11,008

$11,008

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$29,333

$29,333

Provide funds for one additional inspector position.

$120,000

$120,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,911,022

$1,911,022

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

2029

Section 18: Corrections, 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

$1,162,580,006 $470,555 $470,555
$13,581,649 $13,581,649 $1,148,527,802 $1,148,527,802

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

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$6,221,238

$6,228,284

Transfer funds, 82 positions, and 14 vehicles to the Probation Supervision program to consolidate program operations. (CC:Transfer funds, 82 positions, and 14 vehicles to the Probation Supervision program to consolidate program operations.)

($6,221,238)

($6,228,284)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

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

$596,724

State Funds

$596,724

State General Funds

$596,724

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$9,596,724

$9,596,724

Transfer anticipated savings as a result of Criminal Justice Reform to the State Prisons program to address recruitment and retention needs for correctional officers.

($9,000,000)

($9,000,000)

Increase reimbursements to counties from $22.00 to

$0

$0

$43.00 per day. (CC:Yes; Reflect an increase in

reimbursements to counties from $22.00 to $30.00 per

day.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$596,724

$596,724

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18.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: 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 Funds

$37,494,629

Federal Funds and Grants

$70,555

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$70,555

State Funds

$37,424,074

State General Funds

$37,424,074

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$36,171,292

$36,241,847

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$170,767

$170,767

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$512,140

$512,140

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$2,875

$2,875

Increase funds for technical assistance from the Department of Community Affairs for housing initiatives for the Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry.

$50,000

$50,000

Increase funds for five housing coordinator positions to support the Governor's Office of Transition, Support and Reentry.

$517,000

$517,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$37,424,074

$37,494,629

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

$30,136,825

Other Funds

$450,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$450,000

State Funds

$29,686,825

State General Funds

$29,686,825

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$28,908,861

$29,358,861

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$198,010

$198,010

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$576,158

$576,158

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

share of the Employees' Retirement System. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,796 $29,686,825

$3,796 $30,136,825

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

$27,845,393

Federal Funds and Grants

$300,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$300,000

State Funds

$27,545,393

State General Funds

$27,545,393

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$27,510,613

$27,810,613

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$9,173

$9,173

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$25,607

$25,607

Amount appropriated in this Act

$27,545,393

$27,845,393

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

$200,382,975

Other Funds

$390,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$390,000

State Funds

$199,992,975

State General Funds

$199,992,975

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $200,205,883 amended

$200,595,883

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$67,304

$67,304

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$217,660

$217,660

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$2,128

$2,128

Reduce funds to reflect the savings from medically fragile inmates being paroled to private nursing homes.

($1,500,000)

($1,500,000)

Increase funds to replace the loss of 340B

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

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pharmaceutical pricing. Amount appropriated in this Act

$199,992,975

$200,382,975

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 Institutions program, Correctional Emergency Response Teams, inmate classification, inmate diagnostics, the jail coordination unit, the release and agreements unit, and tactical squads.

Total Funds

$42,521,807

Other Funds

$30,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$30,000

State Funds

$42,491,807

State General Funds

$42,491,807

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$42,388,820

$42,418,820

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$25,591

$25,591

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$76,821

$76,821

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$575

$575

Amount appropriated in this Act

$42,491,807

$42,521,807

18.8. 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

$134,908,024

State Funds

$134,908,024

State General Funds

$134,908,024

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $134,908,024 amended

$134,908,024

Increase funds to reflect an increase in the per diem rate

$0

$0

for the Coffee and Wheeler facilities. (CC:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$134,908,024

$134,908,024

18.9. 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, as well as support the Georgia Commission

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on Family Violence.

Total Funds

$108,227,722

Other Funds

$17,046

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$17,046

State Funds

$108,210,676

State General Funds

$108,210,676

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$99,350,317

$99,360,317

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$703,641

$703,641

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$1,920,528

$1,920,528

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$14,952

$14,952

Transfer funds, 82 positions, and 14 vehicles from the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center program. (CC:Transfer funds, 82 positions, and 14 vehicles from the Bainbridge Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center program.)

$6,221,238

$6,228,284

Amount appropriated in this Act

$108,210,676

$108,227,722

18.10. 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 back into society; and to

provide fire services and work details to the Department, state agencies, and

local communities.

Total Funds

$551,493,740

Federal Funds and Grants

$100,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

Other Funds

$12,694,603

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$12,694,603

State Funds

$538,699,137

State General Funds

$538,699,137

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $518,302,270 amended

$531,096,873

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$3,349,465

$3,349,465

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Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Reinvest funds as a result of savings from Criminal Justice Reform from programs and utilize existing funds of $5,000,000 to increase the minimum salary of a Correctional Officer 2 to $27,472.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,962,463 $84,939
$8,000,000
$538,699,137

$8,962,463 $84,939
$8,000,000
$551,493,740

18.11. 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

$28,972,167

State Funds

$28,972,167

State General Funds

$28,972,167

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$28,275,869

$28,275,869

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$178,406

$178,406

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$512,141

$512,141

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$5,751

$5,751

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,972,167

$28,972,167

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

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

$1,787,658

Federal Funds and Grants

$672,334

$91,644,867 $74,506,287 $74,506,287
$7,641,586 $1,475,680 $6,165,906 $9,496,994 $9,496,994

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$672,334

State Funds

$1,115,324

State General Funds

$1,115,324

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,084,860

$1,757,194

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$7,683

$7,683

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$20,996

$20,996

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,785

$1,785

Increase funds for one legal counsel position. (CC:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,115,324

$1,787,658

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

$76,522,004

Federal Funds and Grants

$63,865,953

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$63,865,953

Other Funds

$7,641,586

Agency Funds

$1,475,680

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,165,906

State Funds

$5,014,465

State General Funds

$5,014,465

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$4,756,995

$76,264,534

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$19,743

$19,743

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$56,924

$56,924

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$740

$740

Increase funds for personnel for one legal counsel position.

$180,063

$180,063

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,014,465

$76,522,004

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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

$13,335,205

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,968,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$9,968,000

State Funds

$3,367,205

State General Funds

$3,367,205

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,299,462

$13,267,462

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$17,122

$17,122

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$48,792

$48,792

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,829

$1,829

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,367,205

$13,335,205

Section 20: Driver Services, Department of Total Funds Other Funds Agency Funds State Funds State General Funds

$65,883,985 $2,844,121 $2,844,121
$63,039,864 $63,039,864

20.1. Customer Service Support

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is for administration of license

issuance, motor vehicle registration, and commercial truck compliance.

Total Funds

$9,866,580

Other Funds

$500,857

Agency Funds

$500,857

State Funds

$9,365,723

State General Funds

$9,365,723

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$9,214,452

$9,715,309

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$35,495

$35,495

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Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$92,393
$23,383 $9,365,723

$92,393
$23,383 $9,866,580

20.2. License Issuance

Purpose: 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 Funds

$54,616,128

Other Funds

$1,827,835

Agency Funds

$1,827,835

State Funds

$52,788,293

State General Funds

$52,788,293

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$50,591,523

$52,419,358

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$236,698

$236,698

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$579,794

$579,794

Increase funds for personal services for the new Fort Benning Customer Service Center.

$125,378

$125,378

Replace federal and other funds for 53 part-time positions at Customer Service Centers in high volume areas.

$704,900

$704,900

Increase funds for rent for the Fulton Customer Service Center.

$300,000

$300,000

Provide funds for personal services for the new Bainbridge Customer Service Center.

$100,000

$100,000

Reduce one-time funds to convert DSL lines to T1 lines

$0

$0

at 19 Customer Service Centers. (CC:No)

Renovate the former Bainbridge visitor's center to be used as a Driver Services' Customer Service Center.

$150,000

$150,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$52,788,293

$54,616,128

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; and to certify ignition interlock

device providers.

Total Funds

$1,401,277

Other Funds

$515,429

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Agency Funds

$515,429

State Funds

$885,848

State General Funds

$885,848

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$856,832

$1,372,261

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$4,838

$4,838

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$24,178

$24,178

Amount appropriated in this Act

$885,848

$1,401,277

Section 21: Early Care and Learning, 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) 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 Lottery Funds State General Funds

$692,647,609 $321,867,751
$96,773,342 $102,632,009 $122,462,400
$846,338 $846,338 $140,000 $10,000 $130,000 $369,793,520 $314,300,032 $55,493,488

21.1. Child Care Services

Purpose: 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 Funds

$230,913,839

Federal Funds and Grants

$175,405,351

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$96,773,342

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$78,632,009

Other Funds

$15,000

Agency Funds

$10,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$5,000

State Funds

$55,493,488

State General Funds

$55,493,488

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $55,451,852

$230,872,203

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$10,473

$10,473

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$31,163

$31,163

Transfer funds and six positions from the Governor's

$0

$0

Office for Children and Families to the Department of

Early Care and Learning for child abuse and neglect prevention and home visiting activities. (CC:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$55,493,488

$230,913,839

21.2. Nutrition

Purpose: 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 Funds

$122,000,000

Federal Funds and Grants

$122,000,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$122,000,000

21.3. Pre-Kindergarten Program

Purpose: 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 Funds

$314,462,432

Federal Funds and Grants

$162,400

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$162,400

State Funds

$314,300,032

Lottery Funds

$314,300,032

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $312,173,630 amended

$312,336,030

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$2,043,274

$2,043,274

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$79,508

$79,508

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$3,620

$3,620

Amount appropriated in this Act

$314,300,032

$314,462,432

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21.4. Quality Initiatives

Purpose: 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 Funds

$25,271,338

Federal Funds and Grants

$24,300,000

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$24,000,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$300,000

Federal Recovery Funds

$846,338

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$846,338

Other Funds

$125,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$125,000

Section 22: Economic Development, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$109,536,589 $74,021,318 $74,021,318 $35,515,271 $33,620,285 $1,894,986

22.1. Departmental Administration

Purpose: 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 Funds

$4,143,943

State Funds

$4,143,943

State General Funds

$4,143,943

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$4,051,771

$4,051,771

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$23,477

$23,477

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$64,157

$64,157

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$4,538

$4,538

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,143,943

$4,143,943

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22.2. Film, Video, and Music

Purpose: 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 Funds

$922,534

State Funds

$922,534

State General Funds

$922,534

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$905,693

$905,693

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$4,621

$4,621

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$12,220

$12,220

Amount appropriated in this Act

$922,534

$922,534

22.3. 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

$1,256,113

Federal Funds and Grants

$659,400

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$659,400

State Funds

$596,713

State General Funds

$596,713

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$586,466

$1,245,866

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$2,609

$2,609

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$7,638

$7,638

Increase matching funds for the National Endowment

$0

$0

for the Arts federal grant. (CC:No)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$596,713

$1,256,113

22.4. Global Commerce Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote Georgia as a state that is appealing to businesses along with being competitive in the

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international trade market; recruit, retain, and expand businesses in Georgia

through a network of statewide and regional project managers, foreign and

domestic marketing, and participation in Georgia Allies; help develop

international markets for Georgia products and attract international

companies to the state through business and trade missions, foreign

advertising, a network of overseas offices and representatives, and by

providing international technical and educational assistance to businesses.

Total Funds

$10,303,748

State Funds

$10,303,748

State General Funds

$10,303,748

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$10,145,635

$10,145,635

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$42,020

$42,020

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$116,093

$116,093

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,303,748

$10,303,748

22.5. Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and

marketability of Georgia's workforce.

Total Funds

$73,361,918

Federal Funds and Grants

$73,361,918

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$73,361,918

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Transfer the Governor's Office of Workforce Development from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Economic Development.

$0

$73,361,918

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$73,361,918

22.6. Innovation and Technology

Purpose: 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 Funds

$9,251,723

State Funds

$9,251,723

State General Funds

$7,356,737

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$1,894,986

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $10,533,628

$10,533,628

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$4,333

$4,333

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$10,693

$10,693

Reduce funds for Distinguished Cancer Clinicians and Scientists (DCCS) to fund only existing DCCS

($1,296,931)

($1,296,931)

obligations.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,251,723

$9,251,723

22.7. Small and Minority Business Development

Purpose: 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 Funds

$933,140

State Funds

$933,140

State General Funds

$933,140

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$912,002

$912,002

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$5,863

$5,863

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$15,275

$15,275

Amount appropriated in this Act

$933,140

$933,140

22.8. Tourism

Purpose: 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 Funds

$9,363,470

State Funds

$9,363,470

State General Funds

$9,363,470

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$9,304,026

$9,304,026

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amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase funds for tourism marketing and music promotion. (CC:Yes) Eliminate one-time funding for a special education project. Increase funds for the Historic Chattahoochee Commission. (CC:Increase funds for the Historic Chattahoochee Commission.)
Increase funds for the Georgia Historical Society historical marker and historical library programs. Increase funds for the Georgia Humanities Council. Increase funds for the Georgia Civil War Heritage Trails.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,012
$79,432 $0
($100,000) $5,000
$10,000 $10,000 $25,000 $9,363,470

$30,012
$79,432 $0
($100,000) $5,000
$10,000 $10,000 $25,000 $9,363,470

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
State General Funds The formula calculation for Quality Basic Education funding assumes a base unit cost of $2,443.99. In addition, all local school system allotments for Quality Basic Education shall be made in accordance with funds appropriated by this Act.

$9,637,902,306 $1,643,907,471 $1,643,907,471
$44,117,550 $44,117,550 $5,395,610 $5,395,610 $7,944,481,675 $7,944,481,675

23.1. Agricultural Education

Purpose: 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 Funds

$8,686,365

Federal Funds and Grants

$293,339

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$293,339

State Funds

$8,393,026

State General Funds

$8,393,026

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

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appropriations act (as amended):
Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. Annualize Extended Day/Year funds. Increase funds for the expansion of Agricultural Education programs in Murray County ($255,000) and Thomas County ($75,000). (CC:Increase funds for the expansion of Agricultural Education programs for Thomas County, Emanuel County, and Walker County.) Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $8,005,227
$2,356
$1,697
$427 $158,319 $225,000
$8,393,026

Total Funds $8,298,566
$2,356
$1,697
$427 $158,319 $225,000
$8,686,365

23.2. Business and Finance Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for business, finance, facilities, and pupil transportation.

Total Funds

$7,316,570

Federal Funds and Grants

$36,212

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$36,212

State Funds

$7,280,358

State General Funds

$7,280,358

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$7,106,636

$7,142,848

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$42,777

$42,777

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$120,541

$120,541

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$1,355

$1,355

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$9,049

$9,049

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,280,358

$7,316,570

23.3. Central Office

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to the State Board of Education, Departmental programs, and local

school systems.

Total Funds

$28,153,567

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Federal Funds and Grants

$24,187,822

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$24,187,822

State Funds

$3,965,745

State General Funds

$3,965,745

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,818,439

$28,006,261

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$20,642

$20,642

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$78,692

$78,692

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$6,841

$6,841

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$6,131

$6,131

Increase funds for the American Association of Adaptive Sports for students with physical disabilities.

$35,000

$35,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,965,745

$28,153,567

23.4. Charter Schools

Purpose: 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 Funds

$5,238,312

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,100,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,100,000

State Funds

$2,138,312

State General Funds

$2,138,312

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,001,290

$5,101,290

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$1,854

$1,854

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$9,656

$9,656

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$512

$512

Increase funds for planning grants ($50,000) and provide for consultants ($150,000) who will assist systems with IE2 or Charter System applications required to receive Title 20 flexibility. (CC:Provide $125,000 in one-time funds for planning grants.)

$125,000

$125,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,138,312

$5,238,312

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23.5. Communities in Schools

Purpose: 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 Funds

$1,033,100

State Funds

$1,033,100

State General Funds

$1,033,100

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$933,100

$933,100

Increase funds for local affiliates.

$100,000

$100,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,033,100

$1,033,100

23.6. Curriculum Development

Purpose: 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 Funds

$6,091,900

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,630,359

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,630,359

State Funds

$3,461,541

State General Funds

$3,461,541

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,401,648

$6,032,007

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$15,841

$15,841

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$37,749

$37,749

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$3,185

$3,185

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$3,118

$3,118

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,461,541

$6,091,900

23.7. Federal Programs

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to coordinate federally funded

programs and allocate federal funds to school systems.

Total Funds

$1,013,433,450

Federal Funds and Grants

$970,549,849

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Federal Recovery Funds
Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$970,549,849 $42,883,601 $42,883,601

23.8. Georgia Virtual School

Purpose: 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 Funds

$5,573,690

Other Funds

$2,406,200

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,406,200

State Funds

$3,167,490

State General Funds

$3,167,490

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,068,852

$5,475,052

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$38,768

$38,768

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$1,767

$1,767

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$23,567

$23,567

Increase funds for course development.

$350,000

$350,000

Transfer funds for blended learning trainers from the Georgia Virtual School to the Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs).

($315,464)

($315,464)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,167,490

$5,573,690

23.9. Governor's Honors Program

Purpose: 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 Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$961,934

$961,934

Reflect an Executive Order signed July 26, 2013 to transfer the Governor's Honors Program to the Governor's Office of Student Achievement.

($961,934)

($961,934)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

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23.10. Information Technology Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to manage enterprise technology

for the department, provide internet access to local school systems, support

data collection and reporting needs, and support technology programs that

assist local school systems.

Total Funds

$18,518,564

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,305,535

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,305,535

State Funds

$17,213,029

State General Funds

$17,213,029

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$16,027,384

$17,332,919

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$51,696

$51,696

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$136,239

$136,239

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$4,404

$4,404

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$11,066

$11,066

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Increase funds for application development and support and systems training for local school systems.

$982,240

$982,240

Amount appropriated in this Act

$17,213,029

$18,518,564

23.11. Non Quality Basic Education Formula Grants

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund specific initiatives,

including children in residential education facilities and sparsity grants.

Total Funds

$10,900,885

State Funds

$10,900,885

State General Funds

$10,900,885

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$6,754,029

$6,754,029

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$43,088

$43,088

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$32,579

$32,579

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Increase funds for Sparsity Grants for 34 newly qualified schools. (CC:Increase funds for Sparsity Grants for 22 newly qualified school systems ($2,516,320) and provide a one-time hold harmless for Sparsity Grants for the existing 21 school systems based on a provisional calculation methodology ($676,830).)
Increase funds for enrollment growth in Residential Treatment Centers. (CC:Increase funds for enrollment growth and reflect a paraprofessional ratio of 1:8 for AWO and 1:5 for PRTF and MWO Residential Treatment Centers.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,193,150 $878,039
$10,900,885

$3,193,150 $878,039
$10,900,885

23.12. Nutrition

Purpose: 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 Funds

$602,797,661

Federal Funds and Grants

$579,943,528

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$579,943,528

State Funds

$22,854,133

State General Funds

$22,854,133

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$22,847,313

$602,790,841

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$2,847

$2,847

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$2,514

$2,514

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$1,118

$1,118

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$341

$341

Amount appropriated in this Act

$22,854,133

$602,797,661

23.13. Preschool Handicapped

Purpose: 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 Funds

$30,051,758

State Funds

$30,051,758

State General Funds

$30,051,758

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds for training and experience.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $29,176,324
$245,367
$186,173
$443,894 $30,051,758

Total Funds $29,176,324
$245,367
$186,173
$443,894 $30,051,758

23.14. Quality Basic Education Equalization

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide additional financial assistance to local school systems ranking below the statewide average of per

pupil tax wealth as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-165.

Total Funds

$479,385,097

State Funds

$479,385,097

State General Funds

$479,385,097

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $474,433,734 amended

$474,433,734

Increase funds for the Equalization Grant.

$4,951,363

$4,951,363

Amount appropriated in this Act

$479,385,097

$479,385,097

23.15. Quality Basic Education Local Five Mill Share

Purpose: 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 Funds

($1,673,940,124)

State Funds

($1,673,940,124)

State General Funds

($1,673,940,124)

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as ($1,702,793,044) ($1,702,793,044) amended

Adjust funds for the Local Five Mill Share.

$28,852,920

$28,852,920

Amount appropriated in this Act

($1,673,940,124) ($1,673,940,124)

23.16. Quality Basic Education Program

Purpose: 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 Funds

$8,874,196,642

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State Funds

$8,874,196,642

State General Funds

$8,874,196,642

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $8,393,652,806 amended

$8,393,652,806

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

$57,409,965

$57,409,965

to 13.15%.

Increase funds for enrollment growth and training and experience. (CC:Increase funds for enrollment growth, training and experience, and recognize updated calculations.)

$99,944,400

$99,944,400

Increase funds for differentiated pay for newly certified math and science teachers.

$1,023,346

$1,023,346

Increase funds for charter systems grants.

$1,817,517

$1,817,517

Adjust funds for School Nurses. (CC:Increase the Registered Nurse base salary from $42,000 to $45,000, increase the state share of the nurse formula to 50% and reflect non-certificated health insurance payment practices for school system employees.)

$414,585

$414,585

Increase funds for Special Needs Scholarships to meet projected need.

$5,492,289

$5,492,289

Increase funds for Move on When Ready.

$146,160

$146,160

Increase funds to offset the austerity reduction in order to provide local educational authorities the flexibility to eliminate teacher furlough days, increase instructional days, and increase teacher salaries.

$314,295,574

$314,295,574

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,874,196,642 $8,874,196,642

23.17. Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)

Purpose: 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 Funds

$9,941,168

State Funds

$9,941,168

State General Funds

$9,941,168

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$8,425,704

$8,425,704

Increase funds for Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports (PBIS) trainers.

$560,000

$560,000

Redirect funds ($720,000) for Education Technology

$0

$0

Centers to RESA English/Language Arts Specialists.

(CC:Yes)

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Increase funds for technology support. Transfer funds for blended learning trainers from the Georgia Virtual School to the Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$640,000 $315,464
$9,941,168

$640,000 $315,464
$9,941,168

23.18. School Improvement

Purpose: 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 Funds

$10,769,936

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,441,840

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,441,840

Federal Recovery Funds

$1,233,949

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,233,949

State Funds

$6,094,147

State General Funds

$6,094,147

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$5,957,474

$10,633,263

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$38,517

$38,517

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$90,837

$90,837

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$6,637

$6,637

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$682

$682

Increase funds to provide additional support for school

$0

$0

improvement. (CC:No)

Work in concert with the Charter School Division to

$0

$0

assist schools and systems in the development of

academic waiver requests, and the academic waiver

portion of their IE2 or Charter System applications

where student accountability gains are exchanged for

flexibility granted. (CC:Yes; Work in concert with the

Charter School Division to assist schools and systems in

the development of academic waiver requests.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,094,147

$10,769,936

23.19. Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund the Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS), which provides services,

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education, and resources for students ages three to twenty-one with autism or

severe emotional behavioral problems and their families.

Total Funds

$70,121,479

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,040,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$8,040,000

State Funds

$62,081,479

State General Funds

$62,081,479

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$60,103,747

$68,143,747

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$526,102

$526,102

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$399,346

$399,346

Reflect a change in the program name. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Increase funds for training and experience.

$1,052,284

$1,052,284

Amount appropriated in this Act

$62,081,479

$70,121,479

23.20. State Charter School Commission Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to focus on the development and

support of state charter schools in order to better meet the growing and diverse

needs of students in this state and to further ensure that state charter schools of

the highest academic quality are approved and supported throughout the state

in an efficient manner.

Total Funds

$2,031,821

Other Funds

$2,031,821

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,031,821

23.21. State Interagency Transfers

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to pass through funding for

special education services in other state agencies, teachers' retirement, and

vocational funding for the post-secondary vocational education agency.

Total Funds

$22,721,078

Federal Funds and Grants

$14,623,115

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$14,623,115

State Funds

$8,097,963

State General Funds

$8,097,963

23.22. State Schools Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to prepare sensory-impaired and multi-disabled students to become productive citizens by providing a learning

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environment addressing their academic, vocational, and social development.

Total Funds

$26,772,970

Other Funds

$957,589

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$957,589

State Funds

$25,815,381

State General Funds

$25,815,381

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$24,979,573

$25,937,162

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$153,677

$153,677

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$315,672

$315,672

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$41,132

$41,132

Increase funds for training and experience.

$325,327

$325,327

Amount appropriated in this Act

$25,815,381

$26,772,970

23.23. Technology/Career Education

Purpose: 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 Funds

$34,863,689

Federal Funds and Grants

$18,751,202

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$18,751,202

State Funds

$16,112,487

State General Funds

$16,112,487

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$15,326,811

$34,078,013

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$10,290

$10,290

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$19,681

$19,681

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$2,818

$2,818

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,791

$1,791

Annualize Extended Day/Year funds.

$158,319

$158,319

Increase funds for vocational industry certification and technology.

$592,777

$592,777

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,112,487

$34,863,689

23.24. Testing

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the statewide

student assessment program and provide related testing instruments and

training to local schools.

Total Funds

$41,690,782

Federal Funds and Grants

$17,004,670

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,004,670

State Funds

$24,686,112

State General Funds

$24,686,112

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$15,454,204

$32,458,874

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$13,127

$13,127

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$21,094

$21,094

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$5,216

$5,216

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$2,471

$2,471

Provide funds for PSAT administration.

$1,190,000

$1,190,000

Increase funds for test redevelopment for the CriterionReferenced Competency Tests and the End of Course Tests.

$8,000,000

$8,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,686,112

$41,690,782

23.25. Tuition for Multi-handicapped

Purpose: 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 Funds

$1,551,946

State Funds

$1,551,946

State General Funds

$1,551,946

Section 24: Employees' Retirement System Total Funds Other Funds Agency Funds State Funds State General Funds

$53,588,464 $4,025,785 $4,025,785
$30,369,769 $30,369,769

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Retirement Payments
It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System shall not exceed 21.96% for New Plan employees and 17.21% for Old Plan employees. For the GSEPS employees, the employer contribution rate shall not exceed 18.87% 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 $736.31 per member for State Fiscal Year 2015.

$19,192,910 $19,192,910

24.1. Deferred Compensation

Purpose: 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 Funds

$4,025,785

Other Funds

$4,025,785

Agency Funds

$4,025,785

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$0

$3,857,127

Increase other funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share for the Employees' Retirement System ($5,658) and for contractual services ($163,000).

$0

$168,658

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$4,025,785

24.2. Georgia Military Pension Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide retirement

allowances and other benefits for members of the Georgia National Guard.

Total Funds

$1,893,369

State Funds

$1,893,369

State General Funds

$1,893,369

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,891,720

$1,891,720

Increase funds for the annual required contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report.

$1,649

$1,649

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,893,369

$1,893,369

24.3. Public School Employees Retirement System Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to account for the receipt of retirement contributions, ensure sound investing of system funds, and provide

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timely and accurate payment of retirement benefits.

Total Funds

$28,461,000

State Funds

$28,461,000

State General Funds

$28,461,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$27,160,000

$27,160,000

Increase funds for the annual required contribution in accordance with the most recent actuarial report.

$1,301,000

$1,301,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,461,000

$28,461,000

24.4. System Administration

Purpose: 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 Funds

$19,208,310

State Funds

$15,400

State General Funds

$15,400

Intra-State Government Transfers

$19,192,910

Retirement Payments

$19,192,910

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$0

$18,747,375

Increase other funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share for the Employees' Retirement System ($178,479) and increases in contractual services ($267,056).

$0

$445,535

Provide funding for the state's social security administration.

$10,400

$10,400

Increase funds for HB 477 (2014 Session) as required by the actuary.

$5,000

$5,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,400

$19,208,310

Section 25: Forestry Commission, Georgia Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds

$45,987,096 $5,982,769 $5,982,769 $6,995,695 $428,645 $6,567,050
$32,958,632

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

2059

State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers
Other Intra-State Government Payments

$32,958,632 $50,000 $50,000

25.1. Commission Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer workforce needs,

handle purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, meet information

technology needs, and provide oversight that emphasizes customer values and

process innovation.

Total Funds

$3,526,653

Federal Funds and Grants

$48,800

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$48,800

Other Funds

$76,288

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$76,288

State Funds

$3,401,565

State General Funds

$3,401,565

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,340,579

$3,465,667

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$18,659

$18,659

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$39,601

$39,601

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$2,726

$2,726

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,401,565

$3,526,653

25.2. Forest Management

Purpose: 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 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

$7,124,776

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,553,571

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,553,571

Other Funds

$1,089,732

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Agency Funds

$428,645

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$661,087

State Funds

$2,431,473

State General Funds

$2,431,473

Intra-State Government Transfers

$50,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$50,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,214,748

$6,908,051

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$12,306

$12,306

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$72,782

$72,782

Increase funds for personnel for the employee retention plan for foresters and forest inventory analysis personnel.

$131,637

$131,637

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,431,473

$7,124,776

25.3. Forest Protection

Purpose: 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 Funds

$34,128,587

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,246,681

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,246,681

Other Funds

$4,756,312

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$4,756,312

State Funds

$27,125,594

State General Funds

$27,125,594

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$24,901,192

$31,904,185

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$158,059

$158,059

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$355,216

$355,216

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Provide funding to begin the employee retention plan for rangers, chief rangers, foresters and forester inventory analysis personnel. (CC:Increase funds for personnel for the employee retention plan for rangers and chief rangers.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,711,127 $27,125,594

$1,711,127 $34,128,587

25.4. Tree Seedling Nursery

Purpose: 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 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

2061

Section 26: Governor, Office of the Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds
There is hereby appropriated to the Office of the Governor the sum of $500,000 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.

$84,107,873 $30,183,850 $30,183,850
$1,576,045 $1,576,045 $52,347,978 $52,347,978

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

$11,062,041

State Funds

$11,062,041

State General Funds

$11,062,041

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $15,801,567

$15,801,567

2062

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amended Reduce funds for the Unemployment Trust Fund loan interest payment due September 30, 2014.
Amount appropriated in this Act

($4,739,526) $11,062,041

($4,739,526) $11,062,041

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 O.C.G.A. 45-7-4 shall be

$40,000.

Total Funds

$6,172,026

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$6,072,026

State General Funds

$6,072,026

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$5,939,333

$6,039,333

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$37,708

$37,708

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$94,985

$94,985

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,072,026

$6,172,026

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

$8,353,713

State Funds

$8,353,713

State General Funds

$8,353,713

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$7,882,085

$7,882,085

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$46,285

$46,285

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$108,572

$108,572

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$13,503

$13,503

Increase funds for real estate rent.

$92,908

$92,908

Provide one-time funds for office relocation.

$200,000

$200,000

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Increase funds for contracts. Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,360 $8,353,713

$10,360 $8,353,713

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

26.4. Child Advocate, Office of the

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

$893,266

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,000

State Funds

$888,266

State General Funds

$888,266

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$822,742

$912,300

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$5,979

$5,979

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$15,705

$15,705

Transfer funds for Guardians ad Litem training activities to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC).

$0

($5,000)

Transfer $44,430 and one position for child fatality review activities to the Department of Human Services (DHS).

($44,430)

($49,430)

Transfer funds for forensic interview training activities to the Child Welfare Services - Special Project program in the DHS.

$0

($74,558)

Increase funds to reflect projected personal services and operating expenditures.

$88,270

$88,270

Amount appropriated in this Act

$888,266

$893,266

26.5. Children and Families, Governor's Office for

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enhance coordination and

communication among providers and stakeholders of services to families.

Total Funds

$1,493,383

Federal Funds and Grants

$63,738

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$63,738

State Funds

$1,429,645

State General Funds

$1,429,645

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

2063

2064

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Transfer funds and one position for commercial sexual exploitation prevention initiatives activities to the CJCC.
Transfer $260,545 and four positions to the CJCC for juvenile justice court/system improvement and juvenile justice system compliance and research activities.
Transfer $279,000 and five positions for family violence activities to the CJCC.
Transfer $1,179,684 and six positions to the Child Welfare Services - Special Project program in the DHS for child abuse and neglect prevention and home visiting activities. (CC:Transfer $1,179,684 and six positions to the Child Welfare Services - Special Project program in the DHS for child abuse and neglect prevention and home visiting activities.)
Transfer funds to the Child Welfare Services - Special Project program in the DHS for child advocacy centers.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $3,144,229
$1,206 $3,439
$0 ($260,545) ($279,000) ($1,179,684)
$0 $1,429,645

Total Funds $11,560,295
$1,206 $3,439 ($991,680) ($2,646,337) ($506,297) ($4,752,243)
($1,175,000) $1,493,383

26.6. Emergency Management Agency, Georgia

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

$32,651,548

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

$2,140,510

State General Funds

$2,140,510

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,089,213

$32,600,251

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$14,544

$14,544

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$36,753 $2,140,510

$36,753 $32,651,548

26.7. 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

$670,414

State Funds

$670,414

State General Funds

$670,414

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$653,584

$653,584

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$4,720

$4,720

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$12,110

$12,110

Amount appropriated in this Act

$670,414

$670,414

26.8. 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.

Total Funds

$6,686,770

Federal Funds and Grants

$411,930

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$411,930

Other Funds

$500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$500

State Funds

$6,274,340

State General Funds

$6,274,340

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$6,122,763

$6,535,193

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$35,408

$35,408

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$115,351

$115,351

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$818

$818

Redirect $250,000 in one-time funds to Georgia's

$0

$0

2065

2066

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Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA AWARDS) and for HB 283 (2013 Session) implementation. (CC:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,274,340

$6,686,770

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

$5,342,964

Other Funds

$667,689

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$667,689

State Funds

$4,675,275

State General Funds

$4,675,275

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$5,105,826

$6,520,579

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$33,893

$33,893

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$87,732

$87,732

Eliminate funds and three filled positions for call-center outreach services.

($433,033)

($433,033)

Reduce funds to reflect savings as a result of the transfer of the 1-800 Call Center to the Georgia Technology Authority.

($119,143)

($866,207)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,675,275

$5,342,964

26.10. Governor's Office of Workforce Development

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve the job training and

marketability of Georgia's workforce.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$0

$73,361,918

Transfer funds and 28 positions to the Department of Economic Development for administering the Governor's Office of Workforce Development program.

$0

($73,361,918)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

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

$652,762

State Funds

$652,762

State General Funds

$652,762

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$565,991

$565,991

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$4,048

$4,048

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$10,723

$10,723

Provide funds for one investigator position.

$72,000

$72,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$652,762

$652,762

26.12. Student Achievement, Office of

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

$10,128,986

State Funds

$10,128,986

State General Funds

$10,128,986

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,857,149

$2,857,149

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$17,375

$17,375

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$77,290

$77,290

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$6,060

$6,060

Provide funds to create a Georgia Innovation Fund to award grants for the implementation and dissemination of innovative programs in public education.

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

Increase state funds for five positions and operating expenses for Georgia's Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA AWARDS).

$1,039,178

$1,039,178

Reflect an Executive Order to transfer funds for the

$1,131,934

$1,131,934

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Governor's Honors Program from the Department of Education ($961,934) and increase funds for additional program costs ($170,000).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,128,986

$10,128,986

Section 27: Human Services, Department of

Total Funds

$1,622,668,991

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,020,598,039

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$613,493

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$209,161

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$18,302,803

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$74,251,057

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$55,906,108

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$61,484,542

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$52,316,281

TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance

$9,551,600

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558)

$324,640,809

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$423,322,185

Other Funds

$73,588,811

Agency Funds

$2,841,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$70,282,025

Prior Year Funds - Other

$465,286

State Funds

$523,873,307

State General Funds

$517,681,501

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

Intra-State Government Transfers

$4,608,834

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$4,608,834

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 standard of need is $235, and the maximum monthly amount is $155. For an assistance group of two, the standard of need is $356, and the maximum monthly amount is $235. For an assistance group of three, the standard of need is $424, and the maximum monthly amount is $280. For an assistance group of four, the standard of need is $500, and the maximum monthly amount is $330. For an assistance group of five, the standard of need is $573, and the maximum monthly amount is $378. For an assistance group of six, the standard of need is $621, and the maximum monthly amount is $410.

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For an assistance group of seven, the standard of need is $672, and the maximum monthly amount is $444. For an assistance group of eight, the standard of need is $713, and the maximum monthly amount is $470. For an assistance group of nine, the standard of need is $751, and the maximum monthly amount is $496. For an assistance group of ten, the standard of need is $804, and the maximum monthly amount is $530. For an assistance group of eleven, the standard 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: 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 Funds

$89,470,664

Federal Funds and Grants

$55,349,593

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $16,400,000
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$38,949,593

Other Funds

$46,500

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$46,500

State Funds

$34,074,571

State General Funds

$34,074,571

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$34,230,598

$89,450,520

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$8,456

$8,456

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$11,688

$11,688

Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the Federal

($176,171)

$0

Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.84% to

66.69%.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$34,074,571

$89,470,664

27.2. After School Care

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to expand the provision of after

school care services and draw down TANF maintenance of effort funds.

Total Funds

$15,500,000

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Federal Funds and Grants
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)

$15,500,000 $15,500,000

27.3. Child Care Licensing

Purpose: 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 Funds

$2,208,613

Federal Funds and Grants

$619,263

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$619,263

State Funds

$1,589,350

State General Funds

$1,589,350

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,542,554

$2,161,817

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$14,749

$14,749

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$32,047

$32,047

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,589,350

$2,208,613

27.4. Child Care Services

Purpose: 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 Funds

$9,777,346

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,777,346

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$9,777,346

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

$107,966,861

Federal Funds and Grants

$76,405,754

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$120,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$76,285,754

Other Funds

$2,841,500

Agency Funds

$2,841,500

State Funds

$28,323,847

State General Funds

$28,323,847

Intra-State Government Transfers

$395,760

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$395,760

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$24,384,404

$97,557,142

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$148,914

$148,914

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$457,362

$457,362

Increase funds to prevent the loss of 235 child support agents.

$3,333,167

$9,803,443

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,323,847

$107,966,861

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

$269,730,120

Federal Funds and Grants

$142,253,529

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$200,835

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$28,250,142

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$279,728

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,384,795

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $84,600,000
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$26,538,029

Other Funds

$13,750,001

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$13,750,001

State Funds

$113,614,101

State General Funds

$113,614,101

Intra-State Government Transfers

$112,489

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$112,489

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$93,972,766

$248,471,613

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$583,255

$583,255

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$1,701,888

$1,701,888

Provide funds for 16 new positions in the Child Protective Services Intake Communication Center (CICC).

$911,872

$911,872

Provide funds for 175 additional child protective

$7,367,120

$8,984,292

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services workers.
Replace the loss of Medicaid earnings resulting from the transfer of foster care and adoption assistance members to managed care.
Provide funds to increase the annual foster care clothing allowance by $100. (CC:Recognize in Out of Home Care program.)
Provide additional funds for the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program to expand capacity. Replace funds. (CC:Yes) Replace funds. (CC:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,777,200
$0
$300,000 $0 $0
$113,614,101

$8,777,200
$0
$300,000 $0 $0
$269,730,120

27.7. Child Welfare Services - Special Project

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote child abuse and

neglect prevention programs and support child victims of abuse.

Total Funds

$6,254,063

Federal Funds and Grants

$5,072,117

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)

$3,072,670

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,999,447

State Funds

$1,181,946

State General Funds

$1,181,946

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$0

$250,000

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$587

$587

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$1,675

$1,675

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Transfer funds for forensic interview training activities from the Office of the Child Advocate.

$0

$74,558

Transfer funds from the Governor's Office for Children and Families for the child advocacy centers.

$0

$1,175,000

Transfer $1,179,684 and six positions from the Governor's Office for Children and Families for child abuse and neglect prevention and home visiting activities. (CC:Transfer $1,179,684 and six positions from the Governor's Office for Children and Families for child abuse and neglect prevention and home visiting activities.)

$1,179,684

$4,752,243

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,181,946

$6,254,063

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27.8. Community Services

Purpose: 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 Funds

$16,110,137

Federal Funds and Grants

$16,110,137

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$16,110,137

27.9. Departmental Administration

Purpose: 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 Funds

$96,527,058

Federal Funds and Grants

$46,754,029

CCDF Mandatory and Matching Funds (CFDA 93.596)

$412,658

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CFDA 93.575)

$209,161

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$102,444

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$5,792,348

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$220,468

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$4,772,224

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$2,539,375

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $11,195,249
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$21,510,102

Other Funds

$11,187,482

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$11,187,482

State Funds

$34,484,962

State General Funds

$34,484,962

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 appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$31,679,621

$93,716,717

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$278,664

$278,664

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$414,483

$414,483

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$67,764

$67,764

Increase funds for telecommunications.

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Transfer $44,430 and one position for child fatality review activities from the Office of the Child Advocate.

$44,430

$49,430

Amount appropriated in this Act

$34,484,962

$96,527,058

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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

$19,073,179

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

$15,499,746

State General Funds

$15,499,746

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$14,218,149

$17,791,582

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$101,285

$101,285

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$260,179

$260,179

Provide funds for 11 additional adult protective services workers to manage an increasing number of cases.

$693,333

$693,333

Provide funds for temporary emergency respite placement of abused, neglected, or exploited at-risk adults.

$226,800

$226,800

Replace funds. (CC:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,499,746

$19,073,179

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

$111,702,144

Federal Funds and Grants

$41,416,802

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$13,765,259

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$3,761,430

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$23,890,113

State Funds

$70,285,342

State General Funds

$64,093,536

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,191,806

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$71,477,874

$112,894,676

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Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the FMAP from 65.84% to 66.69%.
Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for 100 additional Community Care Services Program (CCSP) slots. (CC:Yes)
Utilize enhanced federal participation rate to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for Alternative Living Services and Personal Support Services by 5% in both elderly waiver programs (CCSP and SOURCE). (CC:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,999 $12,512 ($1,210,043)
$0 $0
$70,285,342

$4,999 $12,512 ($1,210,043)
$0 $0
$111,702,144

27.12. Elder Support Services

Purpose: 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 Funds

$10,231,775

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,616,268

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$750,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,866,268

State Funds

$3,615,507

State General Funds

$3,615,507

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,854,249

$8,720,517

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$3,807

$3,807

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$7,451

$7,451

Provide additional funds for Meals on Wheels and senior center nutrition programs.

$750,000

$1,500,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,615,507

$10,231,775

27.13. Energy Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist low-income households

in meeting their immediate home energy needs.

Total Funds

$55,320,027

Federal Funds and Grants

$55,320,027

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$55,320,027

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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

$11,802,450

State Funds

$11,802,450

State General Funds

$11,802,450

27.15. Federal Eligibility Benefit Services

Purpose: 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 Funds

$243,406,203

Federal Funds and Grants

$126,476,467

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$2,882,030

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (CFDA 93.568)

$365,613

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$40,994,512

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $19,628,860
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$62,605,452

Other Funds

$10,221,755

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,221,755

State Funds

$106,707,981

State General Funds

$106,707,981

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $104,285,965 amended

$240,821,687

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$640,844

$640,844

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$1,602,497

$1,602,497

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$16,175

$16,175

Provide funds for the development of a Revenue Maximization (RevMax) Medicaid Unit to enroll foster care members in managed care.

$162,500

$325,000

Utilize enhanced federal participation rate for Medicaid

$0

$0

eligibility determination. (CC:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$106,707,981

$243,406,203

27.16. Federal Fund Transfers to Other Agencies
Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to reflect federal funds received by Department of Human Services to be transferred to other state agencies for eligible expenditures under federal law.

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Total Funds

$66,796,742

Federal Funds and Grants

$66,796,742

Social Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.667)

$40,481,142

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $26,315,600
(CFDA 93.558)

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$0

$61,768,742

Transfer funds from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.

$0

$5,028,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$66,796,742

27.17. Out-of-Home Care

Purpose: 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 Funds

$198,919,692

Federal Funds and Grants

$126,638,575

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$36,707,274

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $89,734,359
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$196,942

State Funds

$72,281,117

State General Funds

$72,281,117

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$72,347,849

$198,986,424

Reduce funds to reflect an increase in the FMAP from 65.84% to 66.69%.

($527,548)

($527,548)

Increase funds to increase the annual foster care clothing allowance by $100. (CC:Increase funds to increase the annual foster care clothing allowance by $100 per child.)

$460,816

$460,816

Amount appropriated in this Act

$72,281,117

$198,919,692

27.18. Refugee Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide employment, health

screening, medical, cash, and social services assistance to refugees.

Total Funds

$9,303,613

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,303,613

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$9,303,613

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27.19. Support for Needy Families - Basic Assistance

Purpose: 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 Funds

$49,482,361

Federal Funds and Grants

$49,382,361

TANF Block Grant - Unobligated Balance

$9,551,600

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $39,830,761
(CFDA 93.558)

State Funds

$100,000

State General Funds

$100,000

27.20. Support for Needy Families - Work Assistance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist needy Georgian

families in achieving 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

$18,422,270

Federal Funds and Grants

$18,422,270

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $18,363,310
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$58,960

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

27.21. 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

$227,322

State Funds

$227,322

State General Funds

$227,322

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$211,226

$211,226

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$2,310

$2,310

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$3,786

$3,786

Increase funds for operations.

$10,000

$10,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$227,322

$227,322

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27.22. Family Connection

Purpose: Provide a statewide network of county collaboratives that work to

improve conditions for children and families.

Total Funds

$9,677,967

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,172,819

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$1,172,819

State Funds

$8,505,148

State General Funds

$8,505,148

27.23. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Business Enterprise

Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people who are blind in

becoming successful contributors to the state's economy.

Total Funds

$3,064,176

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,786,962

Community Service Block Grant (CFDA 93.569)

$2,090,222

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$696,740

State Funds

$277,214

State General Funds

$277,214

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$270,955

$3,057,917

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$1,686

$1,686

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$4,573

$4,573

Amount appropriated in this Act

$277,214

$3,064,176

27.24. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Departmental

Administration

Purpose: 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 Funds

$7,580,431

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,153,689

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,153,689

State Funds

$1,426,742

State General Funds

$1,426,742

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$1,316,074

$7,469,763

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amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
By July 1, 2014, the Department shall provide a report to the Georgia General Assembly with an actionable plan to create a third party cooperative arrangement with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in order to draw down additional federal funds. (CC:Yes; By January 1, 2015, the Department shall provide a report to the Georgia General Assembly with an actionable plan to create third party cooperative arrangements with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia and the Georgia Student Finance Commission to maximize financial assistance for vocational rehabilitation clients.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,596 $82,072
$0
$1,426,742

$28,596 $82,072
$0
$7,580,431

27.25. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Disability Adjudication

Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to efficiently process applications for federal disability programs so that eligible Georgia citizens can obtain support.

Total Funds

$70,333,617

Federal Funds and Grants

$70,333,617

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$70,333,617

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended Reflect a change in the program name. (CC:Yes)

$0

$70,333,617

$0

$0

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$70,333,617

27.26. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Georgia Industries for the

Blind

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to employ people who are blind in manufacturing and packaging facilities in Bainbridge and Griffin.

Total Funds

$10,042,616

Other Funds

$10,042,616

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$9,577,330

Prior Year Funds - Other

$465,286

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27.27. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Roosevelt Warm Springs

Medical Hospitals

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide rehabilitative and

medical care for individuals to return to the most independent lifestyle

possible.

Total Funds

$20,588,965

Other Funds

$18,519,922

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$18,519,922

State Funds

$2,069,043

State General Funds

$2,069,043

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$5,108,931

$39,491,652

Reflect a change in the program name. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Transfer funds to the Vocational Rehabilitation Program ($3,508,931) to align vocational rehabilitation services.

($19,371,730)

Increase funds based on projected expenditures.

$469,043

$469,043

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,069,043

$20,588,965

27.28. Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency: Vocational Rehabilitation

Program

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist people with disabilities

so that they may go to work.

Total Funds

$93,148,579

Federal Funds and Grants

$68,362,626

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$68,362,626

Other Funds

$6,979,035

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,979,035

State Funds

$17,806,918

State General Funds

$17,806,918

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$13,465,977

$69,180,286

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$220,312

$220,312

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$552,379

$552,379

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$10,449

$10,449

Transfer funds from the Roosevelt Warm Springs Medical Hospitals program to align vocational

$3,508,931

$19,371,730

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rehabilitation services.
Increase funds for the Georgia Radio Reading Service.
Recognize and execute a Memorandum of Understanding agreement with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities ($2,000,000) and receive additional federal funding for Vocational Rehabilitation services. (CC:Yes; Recognize and execute a Memorandum of Understanding agreement with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities ($1,000,000) and receive additional federal funding for Vocational Rehabilitation services.)
Increase funds for Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) for equipment for disabled individuals.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$18,870 $0
$30,000 $17,806,918

$88,588 $3,694,835
$30,000 $93,148,579

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

$22,063,390 $2,126,966 $2,126,966 $97,232 $81,806 $15,426
$19,839,192 $19,839,192

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

$1,812,192

State Funds

$1,812,192

State General Funds

$1,812,192

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,746,908

$1,746,908

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$12,554

$12,554

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$32,624

$32,624

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$20,106

$20,106

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,812,192

$1,812,192

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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

$774,303

State Funds

$774,303

State General Funds

$774,303

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$756,822

$756,822

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$5,284

$5,284

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$12,197

$12,197

Amount appropriated in this Act

$774,303

$774,303

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 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

$8,310,119

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,123,107

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,123,107

Other Funds

$97,232

Agency Funds

$81,806

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$15,426

State Funds

$7,089,780

State General Funds

$7,089,780

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$6,906,358

$8,126,697

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$48,167

$48,167

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$135,255

$135,255

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,089,780

$8,310,119

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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

$670,948

State Funds

$670,948

State General Funds

$670,948

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$656,703

$656,703

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$4,457

$4,457

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$9,788

$9,788

Amount appropriated in this Act

$670,948

$670,948

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

$6,281,463

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,003,859

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,003,859

State Funds

$5,277,604

State General Funds

$5,277,604

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$5,144,676

$6,148,535

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$35,217

$35,217

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$97,711

$97,711

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,277,604

$6,281,463

28.6. Special Fraud

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to identify and take appropriate

action to deter insurance fraud.

Total Funds

$4,214,365

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State Funds

$4,214,365

State General Funds

$4,214,365

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$4,114,094

$4,114,094

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

$30,416

$30,416

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$69,855

$69,855

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,214,365

$4,214,365

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Section 29: Investigation, Georgia Bureau of 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 State Funds State General Funds

$153,615,262 $30,583,872
$991,680 $29,592,192 $23,088,236 $23,088,236 $99,943,154 $99,943,154

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

$7,696,537

Federal Funds and Grants

$12,600

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$12,600

State Funds

$7,683,937

State General Funds

$7,683,937

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$7,554,792

$7,567,392

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$30,604

$30,604

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$73,158

$73,158

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$25,383

$25,383

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,683,937

$7,696,537

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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

$10,653,762

Federal Funds and Grants

$123,685

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$123,685

Other Funds

$6,308,894

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,308,894

State Funds

$4,221,183

State General Funds

$4,221,183

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,927,593

$10,360,172

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$24,223

$24,223

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$119,367

$119,367

Increase funds for a Metal Theft Database contract per HB 872 (2012 Session).

$150,000

$150,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,221,183

$10,653,762

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

$31,983,863

Federal Funds and Grants

$66,131

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$66,131

Other Funds

$157,865

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$157,865

State Funds

$31,759,867

State General Funds

$31,759,867

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase funds for one medical examiner and one death investigator.
Increase funds to provide for the third installment of the law enforcement career ladder in the Forensic Scientific Services program.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,959,586 $180,998
$431,563 $263,641 $1,924,079
$31,759,867

$29,183,582 $180,998
$431,563 $263,641 $1,924,079
$31,983,863

29.4. 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

$34,884,760

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,157,065

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,157,065

Other Funds

$71,199

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$71,199

State Funds

$33,656,496

State General Funds

$33,656,496

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$31,048,935

$32,277,199

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$206,556

$206,556

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$567,543

$567,543

Increase funds to provide for the third installment of the law enforcement career ladder in the Regional Investigative Services program.

$1,833,462

$1,833,462

Amount appropriated in this Act

$33,656,496

$34,884,760

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

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29.5. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve and coordinate

criminal justice efforts throughout Georgia, help create safe and secure

communities, and award grants.

Total Funds

$68,396,340

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,224,391

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant
(CFDA 93.558)

$991,680

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,232,711

Other Funds

$16,550,278

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$16,550,278

State Funds

$22,621,671

State General Funds

$22,621,671

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$17,135,387

$59,300,287

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$5,022

$5,022

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$13,835

$13,835

Transfer federal funds for Guardian ad Litem training from the Office of the Child Advocate.

$0

$5,000

Transfer funds and one position for commercial sexual exploitation prevention activities from the Governor's Office of Children and Families.

$0

$991,680

Reinvest funds as a result of savings from Juvenile Justice Reform for the expansion of the nine newly established family dependent drug courts implemented through the Accountability Courts Granting Committee.

$384,502

$384,502

Reinvest funds as a result of savings from Criminal Justice Reform to expand existing adult felony drug and mental health accountability courts implemented by the Accountability Courts Granting Committee.

$3,372,186

$3,372,186

Reinvest funds as a result of savings from Juvenile Justice Reform for the expansion of community based Juvenile Incentive Funding Grant program to provide fiscal incentives to communities to create and utilize community based options for juvenile offenders implemented in the Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Program Funding Committee.

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Transfer funds and four positions for juvenile justice/court system improvement and juvenile justice system compliance and research activities from the Governor's Office for Children and Families.

$260,545

$2,646,337

Transfer funds and five positions for family violence activities from the Governor's Office for Children and Families.

$279,000

$506,297

Reduce funds for an Accountability Courts consultant.

($78,806)

($78,806)

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$22,621,671

$68,396,340

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Section 30: Juvenile Justice, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$313,615,319 $6,264,665 $1,531,226 $4,733,439 $432,243 $432,243
$306,918,411 $306,918,411

30.1. Community Services

Purpose: 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 residential placement,

tracking services, wraparound services, electronic monitoring, or detention in

an alternative program. Additionally, Community Supervision supervises youth

directly in the community according to their risk and need levels, provides

transitional and treatment services to those youth either directly or by

brokering or making appropriate referrals for services, and provides agency-

wide services, including intake, court services, and case management.

Total Funds

$85,403,517

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,373,480

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$1,373,480

Other Funds

$351,158

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$351,158

State Funds

$83,678,879

State General Funds

$83,678,879

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$82,216,387

$83,941,025

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$368,744

$368,744

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$947,734

$947,734

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$9,104

$9,104

Replace funds. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Transfer funds to the Department of Community Health for foster care and adoption assistance members who

($520,000)

($520,000)

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will be served through a care management organization.
Provide funds for the expansion of community based juvenile incentive funding to dependent and small independent court communities to create and utilize evidence based programs for juvenile offenders in consultation with the Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Program Funding Committee. Annualize funds to reflect a 3% rate adjustment among all Out-of-Home Care providers. Reduce funds to meet projected expenditures.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,600,000
$544,200 ($1,487,290) $83,678,879

$1,600,000
$544,200 ($1,487,290) $85,403,517

30.2. Departmental 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

$23,759,981

Federal Funds and Grants

$507,921

Foster Care Title IV-E (CFDA 93.658)

$157,746

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$350,175

Other Funds

$15,299

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$15,299

State Funds

$23,236,761

State General Funds

$23,236,761

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$27,150,997

$27,674,217

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$111,878

$111,878

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$236,934

$236,934

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$2,926

$2,926

Replace funds. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Transfer funds for Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC) program staff to the Secure Detention (RYDCs) program to align budget with expenditures.

($1,719,838)

($1,719,838)

Transfer funds for Youth Development Campus (YDC) program staff to the Secure Commitment (YDCs) program to align budget with expenditures.

($2,546,136)

($2,546,136)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$23,236,761

$23,759,981

30.3. 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,

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counseling, and religious services for those youth committed to the

Department's custody, or convicted of an offense under Senate Bill 440.

Total Funds

$93,489,294

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,667,967

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,667,967

Other Funds

$23,589

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$23,589

State Funds

$90,797,738

State General Funds

$90,797,738

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$83,897,460

$86,589,016

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$461,350

$461,350

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$1,184,668

$1,184,668

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$9,104

$9,104

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Replace funds. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Increase funds for operating expenses and 77 positions for the Bill Ireland Youth Development Campus opening January 1, 2015.

$1,996,474

$1,996,474

Transfer funds for Youth Development Campus (YDC) program staff from the Departmental Administration program to align budget with expenditures.

$2,546,136

$2,546,136

Increase funds for a Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) market salary adjustment to establish a new base salary of $27,472 for a JCO 2.

$702,546

$702,546

Amount appropriated in this Act

$90,797,738

$93,489,294

30.4. 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, or sentenced to the Short Term Program.

Total Funds

$110,962,527

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,715,297

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,715,297

Other Funds

$42,197

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$42,197

State Funds

$109,205,033

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State General Funds

$109,205,033

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $107,983,796 amended

$109,995,401

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$609,483

$609,483

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$1,579,556

$1,579,556

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$11,380

$11,380

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Replace funds. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Increase funds for operating expenses and 29 positions for a 20-bed expansion at the Clayton (Martha Glaze)

$1,669,162

$1,669,162

RYDC.

Increase funds for operating expenses for the Rockdale RYDC.

$2,458,257

$2,458,257

Reduce funds for contractual services for the Paulding RYDC.

($6,256,353)

($6,429,503)

Reduce funds for operating expenses and 81 positions for the Gwinnett RYDC closing June 30, 2014.

($3,551,721)

($3,632,682)

Increase funds for a Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) market salary adjustment to establish a new base salary

$1,055,138

$1,055,138

of $27,472 for a JCO 2.

Increase funds to fully staff the remaining Metro Atlanta $1,926,497

$1,926,497

RYDCs (Clayton, DeKalb, Marietta, Metro, and Rockdale).

Transfer funds for Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC) program staff from the Departmental Administration program to align budget with expenditures.

$1,719,838

$1,719,838

Amount appropriated in this Act

$109,205,033

$110,962,527

Section 31: Labor, 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 Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$136,826,607 $122,923,864 $122,923,864
$1,069,666 $1,069,666 $12,692,804 $12,692,804
$140,273 $140,273

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31.1. Department of Labor Administration

Purpose: 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 Funds

$33,053,000

Federal Funds and Grants

$31,312,292

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$31,312,292

State Funds

$1,600,435

State General Funds

$1,600,435

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 appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,586,498

$33,039,063

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$7,018

$7,018

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$6,919

$6,919

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,600,435

$33,053,000

31.2. Labor Market Information

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to 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

31.3. Unemployment Insurance

Purpose: 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 Funds

$38,964,186

Federal Funds and Grants

$34,599,186

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$34,599,186

State Funds

$4,365,000

State General Funds

$4,365,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$5,789,691

$40,388,877

Utilize state funds of $5,789,691 for the Unemployment Trust Fund loan interest payment due September 30,

($1,424,691)

($1,424,691)

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2014. (CC:Utilize existing funds to pay the Unemployment Trust Fund loan interest payment due on September 30, 2014 and reflect lower payment due to early loan payback.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,365,000

$38,964,186

31.4. Workforce Solutions

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist employers and job

seekers with job matching services and to promote economic growth and

development.

Total Funds

$62,559,548

Federal Funds and Grants

$54,762,513

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$54,762,513

Other Funds

$1,069,666

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$1,069,666

State Funds

$6,727,369

State General Funds

$6,727,369

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$6,663,235

$62,495,414

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$15,258

$15,258

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$48,876

$48,876

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,727,369

$62,559,548

Section 32: Law, 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

$61,429,477 $3,597,990 $3,597,990
$36,589,125 $36,589,125 $21,242,362 $21,242,362

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.

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Total Funds

$56,545,540

Other Funds

$36,587,014

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$36,587,014

State Funds

$19,958,526

State General Funds

$19,958,526

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$18,079,990

$54,667,004

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$181,090

$181,090

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$436,735

$436,735

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,397

$1,397

Increase funds for retention of attorney positions to mitigate future Special Assistant Attorney General expenses.

$1,259,314

$1,259,314

Retain two time-limited attorney positions (HB 742,

$0

$0

2012 Session) to address professional licensing

investigations. (CC:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$19,958,526

$56,545,540

32.2. 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

$4,883,937

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,597,990

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,597,990

Other Funds

$2,111

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,111

State Funds

$1,283,836

State General Funds

$1,283,836

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,147,261

$4,747,362

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$6,846

$6,846

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$17,015

$17,015

Increase funds for five positions to maximize civil recovery of fraudulent Medicaid claims.

$112,714

$112,714

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,283,836

$4,883,937

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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 State Funds
State General Funds 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.

$248,600,677 $50,293,306
$11,607
$50,281,699 $97,290,448 $24,259,164 $73,031,284 $101,016,923 $101,016,923

33.1. Coastal Resources

Purpose: 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 Funds

$7,044,676

Federal Funds and Grants

$4,838,671

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$4,838,671

Other Funds

$105,094

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$105,094

State Funds

$2,100,911

State General Funds

$2,100,911

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,053,557

$6,997,322

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

$9,749

$9,749

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July 1, 2014. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$37,605 $2,100,911

$37,605 $7,044,676

33.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative support for all programs of the department.

Total Funds

$11,797,867

Federal Funds and Grants

$110,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$110,000

Other Funds

$39,065

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$39,065

State Funds

$11,648,802

State General Funds

$11,648,802

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$11,445,718

$11,594,783

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$48,728

$48,728

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$137,887

$137,887

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$16,469

$16,469

Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,648,802

$11,797,867

33.3. Environmental Protection
Purpose: 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

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regulating the amount of water used.

Total Funds

$115,164,243

Federal Funds and Grants

$28,835,422

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,835,422

Other Funds

$56,778,515

Agency Funds

$24,259,164

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$32,519,351

State Funds

$29,550,306

State General Funds

$29,550,306

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$25,897,906

$111,511,843

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$176,205

$176,205

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$426,195

$426,195

Provide one-time funds for water related studies and updates to Regional Water Plans.

$3,050,000

$3,050,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$29,550,306

$115,164,243

33.4. Hazardous Waste Trust Fund

Purpose: 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 Funds

$4,027,423

State Funds

$4,027,423

State General Funds

$4,027,423

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,397,423

$3,397,423

Increase funds for hazardous waste cleanup activities.

$630,000

$630,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,027,423

$4,027,423

33.5. Historic Preservation
Purpose: 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

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working with building owners to ensure that renovation plans comply with historic preservation standards, and by executing and sponsoring archaeological research.

Total Funds

$2,624,665

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,020,787

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$11,607

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,009,180

State Funds

$1,603,878

State General Funds

$1,603,878

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,580,815

$2,601,602

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$10,528

$10,528

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$12,535

$12,535

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,603,878

$2,624,665

33.6. Law Enforcement

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to enforce all state and federal

laws and departmental regulations relative to protecting Georgia's wildlife,

natural, archeological, and cultural resources, DNR properties, boating safety,

and litter and waste laws; to teach hunter and boater education classes; and to

assist other law enforcement agencies upon request in providing public safety

for the citizens and visitors of Georgia.

Total Funds

$19,742,141

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,248,458

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,248,458

Other Funds

$3,657

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,657

State Funds

$17,490,026

State General Funds

$17,490,026

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$83,492

$83,492

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$388,589

$388,589

Create a new Law Enforcement program and transfer

$15,919,247

$18,171,362

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221 positions from the Wildlife Resources program. Increase funds to provide for the final installment of the law enforcement career ladder in the Law Enforcement program.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,098,698 $17,490,026

$1,098,698 $19,742,141

33.7. Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites

Purpose: 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 Funds

$48,034,137

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,704,029

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,704,029

Other Funds

$31,619,991

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$31,619,991

State Funds

$14,710,117

State General Funds

$14,710,117

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$13,615,630

$46,939,650

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$89,314

$89,314

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$50,141

$50,141

Increase funds to provide for the final installment of the law enforcement career ladder in the Parks, Recreation and Historic Parks program.

$407,032

$407,032

Increase funds for outdoor recreational facilities.

$548,000

$548,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,710,117

$48,034,137

33.8. Solid Waste Trust Fund

Purpose: 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 Funds

$2,720,775

State Funds

$2,720,775

State General Funds

$2,720,775

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,865,775

$1,865,775

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Increase funds for two positions and operating expenses to increase solid waste inspection activities. Increase funds for solid waste cleanup activities.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$120,000
$735,000 $2,720,775

$120,000
$735,000 $2,720,775

33.9. Wildlife Resources

Purpose: 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 promulgate

statewide hunting, fishing, trapping, and coastal commercial fishing

regulations; to operate the state's archery and shooting ranges; to license hunters and anglers; and to register boats.

Total Funds

$37,444,750

Federal Funds and Grants

$11,535,939

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$11,535,939

Other Funds

$8,744,126

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$8,744,126

State Funds

$17,164,685

State General Funds

$17,164,685

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$32,637,208

$55,169,388

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$80,074

$80,074

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$200,562

$200,562

Increase funds to provide for the final installment of the law enforcement career ladder in the Wildlife Resources program.

$166,088

$166,088

Transfer 221 positions to the new Law Enforcement program.

($15,919,247)

($18,171,362)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$17,164,685

$37,444,750

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Section 34: Pardons and Paroles, State Board of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$54,977,595 $806,050 $806,050
$54,171,545 $54,171,545

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34.1. Board Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support for the agency.

Total Funds

$5,085,089

State Funds

$5,085,089

State General Funds

$5,085,089

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$5,011,671

$5,011,671

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$24,651

$24,651

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$56,613

$56,613

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($7,846)

($7,846)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,085,089

$5,085,089

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

$12,179,555

State Funds

$12,179,555

State General Funds

$12,179,555

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$11,946,790

$11,946,790

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$87,445

$87,445

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$245,320

$245,320

Eliminate one-time funds for Clemency Online Navigation System implementation and temporary labor.

($100,000)

($100,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,179,555

$12,179,555

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

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restitution.

Total Funds

$37,240,455

Federal Funds and Grants

$806,050

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$806,050

State Funds

$36,434,405

State General Funds

$36,434,405

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$35,567,816

$36,373,866

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$234,417

$234,417

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$632,172

$632,172

Amount appropriated in this Act

$36,434,405

$37,240,455

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 for

victims to the state corrections system.

Total Funds

$472,496

State Funds

$472,496

State General Funds

$472,496

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$460,331

$460,331

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$2,730

$2,730

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$9,435

$9,435

Amount appropriated in this Act

$472,496

$472,496

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Section 35: Properties Commission, State Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Prior Year Funds - Other

$820,201 $820,201 $705,234 $114,967

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35.1. 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

$820,201

Other Funds

$820,201

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$705,234

Prior Year Funds - Other

$114,967

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

35.2. 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

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Reduce the payment to the Office of the State Treasurer

$0

$0

by $1,996,734 from $2,842,668 to $845,934. (CC:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

Section 36: Public Defender Standards Council, Georgia Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$43,012,664 $340,000 $340,000
$42,672,664 $42,672,664

36.1. 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

$6,904,859

Other Funds

$340,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$340,000

State Funds

$6,564,859

State General Funds

$6,564,859

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$6,082,218

$6,422,218

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$35,810

$35,810

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$106,831

$106,831

Increase funds for personal services to eliminate furlough days.

$340,000

$340,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,564,859

$6,904,859

36.2. 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 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

$36,107,805

State Funds

$36,107,805

State General Funds

$36,107,805

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$35,135,808

$35,135,808

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$223,973

$223,973

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$605,374

$605,374

Annualize funds for two Assistant Public Defenders to reflect the new judgeships in the Chattahoochee and Oconee Judicial Circuits provided in HB 451 (2013 Session).

$70,474

$70,474

Provide funds for two Assistant Public Defenders to reflect the new judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross Judicial Circuits starting April 1, 2015. (CC:Provide funds for two assistant public defenders to reflect the new judgeships in the Coweta and Waycross Judicial Circuits starting January 1, 2015.)

$72,176

$72,176

Amount appropriated in this Act

$36,107,805

$36,107,805

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Section 37: Public Health, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants

$662,211,522 $427,085,823

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Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.994) Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant (CFDA 93.991) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant (CFDA 93.558) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Other Intra-State Government Payments

$20,411,154 $1,807,258 $1,957,150
$10,404,529 $392,505,732
$2,847,221 $692,524
$2,154,697 $232,260,878
$1,784,064 $216,758,954 $13,717,860
$17,600 $17,600

37.1. Adolescent and Adult Health Promotion

Purpose: 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 Funds

$36,979,808

Federal Funds and Grants

$25,692,357

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)

$500,000

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)

$149,000

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant $10,404,529
(CFDA 93.558)

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$14,638,828

Other Funds

$745,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$745,000

State Funds

$10,542,451

State General Funds

$3,685,272

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,857,179

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$10,280,863

$36,718,220

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$11,050

$11,050

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$25,538

$25,538

Increase tobacco settlement funds for the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (CORE).

$225,000

$225,000

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,542,451

$36,979,808

37.2. Adult Essential Health Treatment Services

Purpose: 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 Funds

$6,913,249

Federal Funds and Grants

$300,000

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)

$300,000

State Funds

$6,613,249

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$6,613,249

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$6,616,420

$6,916,420

Reduce funds for operations.

($3,171)

($3,171)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,613,249

$6,913,249

37.3. Departmental Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide administrative

support to all departmental programs.

Total Funds

$29,915,620

Federal Funds and Grants

$7,654,298

Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778)

$1,807,258

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)

$471,900

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$5,375,140

Other Funds

$445,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$445,000

State Funds

$21,816,322

State General Funds

$21,684,527

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$131,795

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$20,887,885

$28,987,183

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$173,557

$173,557

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$706,394

$706,394

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$48,486

$48,486

Amount appropriated in this Act

$21,816,322

$29,915,620

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37.4. Emergency Preparedness/Trauma System Improvement

Purpose: 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 Funds

$37,739,187

Federal Funds and Grants

$35,035,447

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)

$280,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$34,755,447

Other Funds

$171,976

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$171,976

State Funds

$2,531,764

State General Funds

$2,531,764

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,451,132

$37,658,555

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$17,646

$17,646

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$62,986

$62,986

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,531,764

$37,739,187

37.5. Epidemiology

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor, investigate, and

respond to disease, injury, and other events of public health concern.

Total Funds

$10,799,070

Federal Funds and Grants

$6,373,324

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)

$196,750

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$6,176,574

Other Funds

$25,156

Agency Funds

$25,156

State Funds

$4,382,990

State General Funds

$4,267,353

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 appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$4,141,841

$10,557,921

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Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase funds for Hepatitis C screenings and training. (CC:Increase funds for Hepatitis C program.)
Increase funds to establish an Alzheimer's Registry.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$9,671
$36,478 $85,000 $110,000 $4,382,990

$9,671
$36,478 $85,000 $110,000 $10,799,070

37.6. Immunization

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide immunization,

consultation, training, assessment, vaccines, and technical assistance.

Total Funds

$13,663,830

Federal Funds and Grants

$10,425,482

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)

$500,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$9,925,482

Other Funds

$717,721

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$717,721

State Funds

$2,520,627

State General Funds

$2,520,627

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,507,264

$13,650,467

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$2,420

$2,420

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$10,943

$10,943

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,520,627

$13,663,830

37.7. Infant and Child Essential Health Treatment Services

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to avoid unnecessary health

problems in later life by providing comprehensive health services to infants

and children.

Total Funds

$43,948,661

Federal Funds and Grants

$23,123,436

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)

$8,733,918

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant
(CFDA 93.991)

$116,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$14,273,018

Other Funds

$75,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$75,000

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State Funds

$20,750,225

State General Funds

$20,750,225

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$20,694,891

$43,893,327

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

$10,843

$10,843

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$44,491

$44,491

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Amount appropriated in this Act

$20,750,225

$43,948,661

37.8. Infant and Child Health Promotion

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide education and

services to promote health and nutrition for infants and children.

Total Funds

$268,534,403

Federal Funds and Grants

$255,725,203

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)

$10,612,537

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$245,112,666

Other Funds

$49,137

Agency Funds

$49,137

State Funds

$12,760,063

State General Funds

$12,760,063

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$12,192,738

$267,967,078

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$15,652

$15,652

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$61,673

$61,673

Increase funds for personnel for a State Autism Coordinator. (CC:No)

$0

$0

Increase funds for early intervention providers for earlier detection and diagnosis of autism in children.

$250,000

$250,000

Increase funds for the training of early autism intervention providers and one coaching position to support families receiving early intervention services. (CC:Increase funds for the training of early autism intervention providers to support families receiving early intervention services.)

$240,000

$240,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,760,063

$268,534,403

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37.9. Infectious Disease Control

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to ensure quality prevention and

treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and other

infectious diseases.

Total Funds

$92,682,793

Federal Funds and Grants

$61,172,002

Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (CFDA
93.994)

$84,489

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$61,087,513

State Funds

$31,510,791

State General Funds

$31,510,791

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$31,228,127

$92,400,129

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$56,301

$56,301

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$226,363

$226,363

Amount appropriated in this Act

$31,510,791

$92,682,793

37.10. Inspections and Environmental Hazard Control

Purpose: 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, and swimming pools.

Total Funds

$5,386,763

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,053,594

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

$630,384

Other Funds

$618,231

Agency Funds

$618,231

State Funds

$3,714,938

State General Funds

$3,714,938

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,620,859

$5,292,684

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$18,315

$18,315

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Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$75,764 $3,714,938

$75,764 $5,386,763

37.11. 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.

Total Funds

$93,242,955

State Funds

$93,242,955

State General Funds

$93,242,955

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$87,317,646

$87,317,646

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$4,585,309

$4,585,309

Increase funds for the fourth year phase-in of the new grant-in-aid formula to hold harmless all counties.

$1,340,000

$1,340,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$93,242,955

$93,242,955

37.12. 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

$4,260,651

Federal Funds and Grants

$530,680

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$530,680

State Funds

$3,729,971

State General Funds

$3,729,971

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,641,696

$4,172,376

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$17,354

$17,354

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$70,921

$70,921

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,729,971

$4,260,651

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

37.13. Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

Purpose: 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 Funds

$1,784,064

State Funds

$1,784,064

Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund

$1,784,064

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,988,502

$1,988,502

Reduce funds to reflect FY 2013 collections.

($204,438)

($204,438)

Utilize prior year funds of $204,438 to maintain budget

$0

$0

at current level. (CC:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,784,064

$1,784,064

37.14. Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to establish, maintain, and

administer a trauma center network, to coordinate the best use of existing

trauma facilities and to direct patients to the best available facility for

treatment of traumatic injury and participate in the accountability mechanism

for the entire Georgia trauma system, primarily overseeing the flow of funds

for system improvement.

Total Funds

$16,360,468

State Funds

$16,360,468

State General Funds

$16,360,468

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$15,345,972

$15,345,972

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$3,728

$3,728

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$10,768

$10,768

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Increase funds to reflect enhanced collections from the Super Speeder penalty and driver's license reinstatement fees.

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$16,360,468

$16,360,468

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Section 38: Public Safety, 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

$205,436,629 $32,373,752 $32,373,752 $16,807,855
$146,700 $16,661,155 $130,656,876 $130,656,876 $25,598,146 $25,598,146

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 transport, and to support local and

federal agencies in public safety efforts with aerial surveillance and

observation.

Total Funds

$8,421,833

Federal Funds and Grants

$243,034

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$243,034

Other Funds

$100,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

State Funds

$5,398,799

State General Funds

$5,398,799

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,680,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,680,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,157,775

$6,180,809

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$15,624

$15,624

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$44,627

$44,627

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$323

$323

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Provide funds for operating expenses for Life Flight helicopters.

$2,180,450

$2,180,450

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,398,799

$8,421,833

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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

$7,372,499

Intra-State Government Transfers

$7,372,499

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$7,372,499

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

$8,629,022

Federal Funds and Grants

$141,571

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$141,571

Other Funds

$3,510

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,510

State Funds

$8,483,941

State General Funds

$8,483,941

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$8,312,606

$8,457,687

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$49,090

$49,090

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$119,624

$119,624

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$2,621

$2,621

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,483,941

$8,629,022

38.4. 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

$111,897,803

Federal Funds and Grants

$9,848,347

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$9,848,347

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Other Funds

$10,726,046

Agency Funds

$146,700

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$10,579,346

State Funds

$88,381,107

State General Funds

$88,381,107

Intra-State Government Transfers

$2,942,303

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$2,942,303

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$83,751,094

$107,267,790

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$561,635

$561,635

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$1,627,428

$1,627,428

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$21,510

$21,510

Replace federal and other funds with state funds for the Georgia Interoperability Network.

$868,787

$868,787

Provide funds for operating expenses for Post 52 in Hart County.

$1,202,304

$1,202,304

Increase funds for operating expenses for Post 3 in Bartow County.

$348,349

$348,349

Amount appropriated in this Act

$88,381,107

$111,897,803

38.5. Motor Carrier Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide inspection,

regulation, and enforcement for size, weight, and safety standards as well as

traffic and criminal laws for commercial motor carriers, limousines, non-

consensual tow trucks, household goods movers, all buses, and large

passenger vehicles as well as providing High Occupancy Vehicle and High

Occupancy Toll lane use restriction enforcement.

Total Funds

$24,556,336

Federal Funds and Grants

$3,827,142

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$3,827,142

Other Funds

$2,761,146

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,761,146

State Funds

$9,913,578

State General Funds

$9,913,578

Intra-State Government Transfers

$8,054,470

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$8,054,470

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$9,797,945

$21,749,717

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Transfer funds from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Public Safety for the administration of the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$60,816
$47,519 $7,298 $0
$9,913,578

$60,816
$47,519 $7,298
$2,690,986
$24,556,336

38.6. 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

$1,568,965

State Funds

$1,568,965

State General Funds

$1,568,965

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,535,585

$1,535,585

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$0

$0

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$33,057

$33,057

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$323

$323

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,568,965

$1,568,965

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

38.7. Firefighter Standards and Training Council

Purpose: 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 firefighters.

Total Funds

$679,657

State Funds

$679,657

State General Funds

$679,657

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$663,757 $4,537
$11,363 $679,657

$663,757 $4,537
$11,363 $679,657

38.8. Office of Highway Safety

Purpose: 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 Funds

$21,266,402

Federal Funds and Grants

$17,327,181

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$17,327,181

Other Funds

$337,102

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$337,102

State Funds

$3,483,719

State General Funds

$3,483,719

Intra-State Government Transfers

$118,400

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$118,400

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$560,135

$18,342,818

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$2,871

$2,871

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$6,818

$6,818

Increase funds for driver education and training to reflect intent of SB 231 (2013 Session).

$2,913,895

$2,913,895

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,483,719

$21,266,402

38.9. Peace Officer Standards and Training Council

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to 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

$2,418,273

Other Funds

$558,051

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$558,051

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State Funds

$1,860,222

State General Funds

$1,860,222

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,973,232

$2,381,283

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

$11,784

$11,784

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer

$25,206

$25,206

share of the Employees' Retirement System.

Replace state funds with other funds for operations.

($150,000)

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,860,222

$2,418,273

38.10. Public Safety Training Center

Purpose: 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.

Total Funds

$18,625,839

Federal Funds and Grants

$986,477

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$986,477

Other Funds

$2,322,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,322,000

State Funds

$10,886,888

State General Funds

$10,886,888

Intra-State Government Transfers

$4,430,474

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$4,430,474

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$10,668,571

$18,407,522

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$64,824

$64,824

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$150,409

$150,409

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$3,084

$3,084

Utilize existing funds to maintain the contract for North

$0

$0

Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy at

$150,000. (CC:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,886,888

$18,625,839

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Section 39: Public Service Commission Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

39.1. Commission Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist the Commissioners and

staff in achieving the agency's goals.

Total Funds

$1,250,557

Federal Funds and Grants

$83,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$83,500

State Funds

$1,167,057

State General Funds

$1,167,057

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,136,759

$1,220,259

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$12,669

$12,669

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$17,629

$17,629

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,167,057

$1,250,557

39.2. Facility Protection

Purpose: 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 Funds

$2,197,134

Federal Funds and Grants

$1,188,246

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$1,188,246

State Funds

$1,008,888

State General Funds

$1,008,888

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$958,627

$2,146,873

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$9,128

$9,128

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$41,133

$41,133

$9,357,242 $1,300,246 $1,300,246 $8,056,996 $8,056,996

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,008,888

$2,197,134

39.3. Utilities Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to monitor the rates and service

standards of electric, 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 natural gas and telecommunications providers.

Total Funds

$5,909,551

Federal Funds and Grants

$28,500

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$28,500

State Funds

$5,881,051

State General Funds

$5,881,051

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$5,640,102

$5,668,602

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$62,806

$62,806

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$88,143

$88,143

Provide funds for one specialist for Plant Vogtle cost review oversight. (CC:Provide funds for one specialist for Plant Vogtle cost review oversight through postconstruction proceedings.)

$90,000

$90,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,881,051

$5,909,551

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Section 40: Regents, University System of Georgia Total Funds Other Funds Agency Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified Records Center Storage Fee Research Funds State Funds State General Funds

$6,611,815,181 $4,672,727,417 $2,563,170,298
$5,114,065 $592,381
$2,103,850,673 $1,939,087,764 $1,939,087,764

40.1. Agricultural Experiment Station

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to improve production,

processing, new product development, food safety, storage, and marketing to

increase profitability and global competitiveness of Georgia's agribusiness.

Total Funds

$74,411,855

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Other Funds

$37,552,919

Agency Funds

$15,552,919

Research Funds

$22,000,000

State Funds

$36,858,936

State General Funds

$36,858,936

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$35,233,027

$72,785,946

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$236,381

$236,381

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$177,205

$177,205

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($182,991) and retiree health benefits ($184,332).

$367,323

$367,323

Increase funds for a wheat breeder specialist ($180,000) and the Food Product Innovation and Commercialization (FoodPIC) Director ($67,500).

$247,500

$247,500

Provide funds for a poultry nutrition specialist ($160,000), a poultry researcher ($210,000), a beef specialist located in Tifton ($160,000), and the Food Product Innovation and Commercialization (FoodPIC) Director ($67,500). (CC:Provide funds for a poultry nutrition specialist ($160,000), a poultry researcher ($210,000), a beef research scientist located in Tifton ($160,000), and the Food Product Innovation and Commercialization (FoodPIC) Director ($67,500).)

$597,500

$597,500

Amount appropriated in this Act

$36,858,936

$74,411,855

40.2. Athens/Tifton Vet laboratories

Purpose: 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 Funds

$5,258,000

Other Funds

$5,258,000

Agency Funds

$5,000,000

Research Funds

$258,000

40.3. Cooperative Extension Service
Purpose: 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.

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Total Funds

$55,549,017

Other Funds

$25,083,929

Agency Funds

$20,856,177

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$477,752

Research Funds

$3,750,000

State Funds

$30,465,088

State General Funds

$30,465,088

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$29,365,384

$54,449,313

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$237,813

$237,813

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$219,746

$219,746

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($227,969) and retiree health benefits ($364,176).

$592,145

$592,145

Increase funds for personnel for one County Extension Agent.

$50,000

$50,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$30,465,088

$55,549,017

40.4. Enterprise Innovation Institute

Purpose: 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 Funds

$17,749,703

Other Funds

$10,475,000

Agency Funds

$10,475,000

State Funds

$7,274,703

State General Funds

$7,274,703

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$7,187,612

$17,662,612

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$56,479

$56,479

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$14,470

$14,470

Increase funds for the employer share of health

$16,142

$16,142

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insurance ($13,707) and retiree health benefits ($2,435). Increase funds for the Invest Georgia Fund. (CC:No) Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $7,274,703

$0 $17,749,703

40.5. Forestry Cooperative Extension

Purpose: 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 Funds

$1,078,929

Other Funds

$575,988

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$100,000

Research Funds

$475,988

State Funds

$502,941

State General Funds

$502,941

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$495,191

$1,071,179

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$3,445

$3,445

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$1,137

$1,137

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.

$3,168

$3,168

Amount appropriated in this Act

$502,941

$1,078,929

40.6. Forestry Research

Purpose: 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 Funds

$12,902,173

Other Funds

$10,250,426

Agency Funds

$590,634

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$659,792

Research Funds

$9,000,000

State Funds

$2,651,747

State General Funds

$2,651,747

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,562,254

$12,812,680

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Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($18,469) and retiree health benefits ($40,584).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$18,170 $12,270 $59,053 $2,651,747

$18,170 $12,270 $59,053 $12,902,173

40.7. Georgia Archives

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to maintain the state's archives;

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

$5,316,750

Other Funds

$689,281

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$96,900

Records Center Storage Fee

$592,381

State Funds

$4,627,469

State General Funds

$4,627,469

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$4,151,428

$4,840,709

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$10,492

$10,492

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$4,266

$4,266

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.

$1,283

$1,283

Increase funds to allow for the Georgia Archives to be open to the public five days per week.

$460,000

$460,000

Recognize the transfer of one-time donations held in

$0

$0

reserve after Fiscal Year 2013 for Georgia Archives.

(CC:Transfer accomplished February 10, 2014.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,627,469

$5,316,750

40.8. Georgia Radiation Therapy Center

Purpose: 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 Funds

$3,779,621

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Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$3,779,621 $3,779,621

40.9. Georgia Tech Research Institute

Purpose: 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 Funds

$319,641,909

Other Funds

$314,011,962

Research Funds

$314,011,962

State Funds

$5,629,947

State General Funds

$5,629,947

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$5,588,520

$319,600,482

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$27,495

$27,495

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$3,356

$3,356

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($7,097) and retiree health benefits ($3,479).

$10,576

$10,576

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,629,947

$319,641,909

40.10. Marine Institute

Purpose: 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 Funds

$1,214,913

Other Funds

$486,281

Agency Funds

$118,633

Research Funds

$367,648

State Funds

$728,632

State General Funds

$728,632

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$714,567

$1,200,848

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$4,676

$4,676

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Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($3,756) and retiree health benefits ($2,940).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,693 $6,696 $728,632

$2,693 $6,696 $1,214,913

40.11. Marine Resources Extension Center

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund outreach, education, and

research to enhance coastal environmental and economic sustainability.

Total Funds

$2,560,040

Other Funds

$1,345,529

Agency Funds

$745,529

Research Funds

$600,000

State Funds

$1,214,511

State General Funds

$1,214,511

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,179,252

$2,524,781

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$9,970

$9,970

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$7,337

$7,337

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($6,060) and retiree health benefits ($11,892).

$17,952

$17,952

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,214,511

$2,560,040

40.12. Medical College of Georgia Hospital and Clinics

Purpose: 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 Funds

$28,569,119

State Funds

$28,569,119

State General Funds

$28,569,119

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$28,297,463

$28,297,463

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$271,656

$271,656

Amount appropriated in this Act

$28,569,119

$28,569,119

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40.13. Public Libraries

Purpose: 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 Funds

$37,532,484

Other Funds

$5,222,400

Agency Funds

$5,222,400

State Funds

$32,310,084

State General Funds

$32,310,084

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$31,497,624

$36,720,024

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$194,660

$194,660

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$199,484

$199,484

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.

$312,238

$312,238

Increase funds for state grants to public libraries based on an increase in state population.

$106,078

$106,078

Delay implementation of the new fund distribution

$0

$0

formula until Fiscal Year 2016. (CC:Delay

implementation of the new fund distribution formula

until Fiscal Year 2016.)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$32,310,084

$37,532,484

40.14. Public Service/Special Funding Initiatives

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund leadership, service, and

education initiatives that require funding beyond what is provided by formula.

Total Funds

$25,526,120

State Funds

$25,526,120

State General Funds

$25,526,120

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$25,303,326

$25,303,326

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$155,643

$155,643

Increase funds for the Health Professions Initiative to address graduate medical education.

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Increase funds for Georgia Regents University to

$0

$0

expand the Rome clinical campus. (CC:Transfer funds

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

for Georgia Regents University expansion of the Rome clinical campus to the Teaching program.)
Increase funds for outreach efforts in cooperation with the Technical College System of Georgia, to encourage individuals with some postsecondary education to return and complete college. (CC:Yes)
Increase funds for the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Initiative.
Transfer existing funds for Georgia Regents University to expand the Rome clinical campus to the Teaching Program.
Provide funds for the development of a concentrated university and technical college curriculum in Fayette County for workforce development related to the growing film, television, and digital media industries in Georgia.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $150,000 ($2,482,849) $400,000
$25,526,120

$0 $150,000 ($2,482,849) $400,000
$25,526,120

40.15. Regents Central Office

Purpose: 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 Funds

$11,549,268

State Funds

$11,549,268

State General Funds

$11,549,268

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$8,401,788

$8,401,788

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$39,252

$39,252

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$20,927

$20,927

Increase funds to the Southern Regional Education Board to reflect FY 2015 dues and contract amounts.

$28,210

$28,210

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. (CC:Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.)

$41,754

$41,754

Provide funds for enhancements to GALILEO.

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

Increase funds for four positions to provide E-Rate training and technical assistance to public schools and libraries in Georgia.

$415,000

$415,000

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($11,209) and retiree health benefits ($16,128).

$27,337

$27,337

Reflect savings from changing to the Georgia Aviation

$0

$0

Authority contract service in line with other non-law

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enforcement agencies. (CC:No)
Develop and report to the Georgia General Assembly on January 1, 2015 a study of consolidated purchasing for the system to leverage savings. (CC:No)
Develop and report to the Georgia General Assembly by January 1, 2015 a long-term real estate strategic plan and report on deferred maintenance costs in light of declining enrollment and increased use of online learning resources. (CC:No)
Increase funds to create a North Georgia regional master plan for education facilities.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $0
$75,000 $11,549,268

$0 $0
$75,000 $11,549,268

40.16. Research Consortium

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support research and development activities at Georgia's research universities and other university-

based initiatives with economic development missions and close ties to

Georgia's strategic industries.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$6,104,447

$6,104,447

Transfer funds for Kennesaw State University to the Teaching program and fund faculty through normal formula mechanism.

($207,896)

($207,896)

Transfer funds for Georgia Institute of Technology to the Teaching program to better align activities with program purpose and state funding structure.

($5,896,551)

($5,896,551)

Eliminate the Research Consortium program. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

40.17. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to fund research and

educational programs regarding marine and ocean science and aquatic

environments.

Total Funds

$5,190,787

Other Funds

$3,950,620

Agency Funds

$1,200,000

Research Funds

$2,750,620

State Funds

$1,240,167

State General Funds

$1,240,167

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,214,869

$5,165,489

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,098 $7,216 $9,984 $1,240,167

$8,098 $7,216 $9,984 $5,190,787

40.18. Teaching

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to 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

$5,973,865,136

Other Funds

$4,243,957,206

Agency Funds

$2,493,320,751

Research Funds

$1,750,636,455

State Funds

$1,729,907,930

State General Funds

$1,729,907,930

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $1,676,074,685 amended

$5,920,031,891

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$173,877

$173,877

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$11,862,751

$11,862,751

Provide funds for recruitment and retention initiatives for University System faculty.

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

Fund activities related to Georgia's Academic and

$0

$0

Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA

AWARDS) through formula funds. (CC:Yes)

Transfer funds from the Research Consortium program to the Teaching program.

$6,104,447

$6,104,447

Reduce funds for Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) to reflect year one of the plan to eliminate the GGC Special Funding Initiative over a seven year period.

($1,375,000)

($1,375,000)

Adjust the debt service payback amount for a project constructed at Georgia Southern University.

$1,014,809

$1,014,809

Increase funds to reflect the change in square footage at University System of Georgia institutions.

$9,019,889

$9,019,889

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($7,414,940) and retiree health benefits ($5,574,962).

$12,989,902

$12,989,902

Provide funds for Competitive EDGE program for small business incubators.

$775,000

$775,000

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Transfer existing funds for Georgia Regents University's Rome clinical campus to the Teaching Program, and increase funds ($784,721) for expansion.

$3,267,570

Reduce funds to recognize published savings of the

$0

initial round of consolidations. (CC:No)

Reduce funds to reflect savings in Georgia taxpayer

$0

funds used to subsidize out-of-state students by more

transparent and responsible use of discretionary out-ofstate tuition waivers. (CC:No)

Develop a strategic plan for increased utilization of

$0

online educational resources and pricing structure reflective of costs associated with providing such education. (CC:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,729,907,930

$3,267,570 $0 $0
$0
$5,973,865,136

40.19. Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station

Purpose: 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 Funds

$2,618,043

State Funds

$2,618,043

State General Funds

$2,618,043

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,569,841

$2,569,841

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$21,887

$21,887

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$9,779

$9,779

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($5,604) and retiree health benefits ($10,932).

$16,536

$16,536

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,618,043

$2,618,043

40.20. Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital

Purpose: 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 Funds

$10,481,372

Other Funds

$10,088,255

Agency Funds

$10,088,255

State Funds

$393,117

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State General Funds

$393,117

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$386,135

$10,474,390

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$1,889

$1,889

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$2,801

$2,801

Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance.

$2,292

$2,292

Amount appropriated in this Act

$393,117

$10,481,372

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

40.21. Payments to Georgia Military College

Purpose: 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 Funds

$2,329,780

State Funds

$2,329,780

State General Funds

$2,329,780

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,288,309

$2,288,309

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$22,883

$22,883

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$3,619

$3,619

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$14,969

$14,969

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,329,780

$2,329,780

40.22. Payments to Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Purpose: 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 Funds

$14,690,162

State Funds

$14,690,162

State General Funds

$14,690,162

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $14,513,070

$14,513,070

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$45,375

$45,375

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$130,340

$130,340

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28%

$1,893

$1,893

to 13.15%.

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($516)

($516)

Redirect all funds currently dedicated to economic

$0

$0

development to the television division of Georgia Public

Broadcasting to facilitate a greater reach for

programming that encourages a wide variety of

economic development throughout the state and beyond.

(CC:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$14,690,162

$14,690,162

Section 41: Revenue, Department of Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959) Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds Tobacco Settlement Funds

$178,552,482 $819,087 $251,507 $567,580
$177,733,395 $177,299,612
$433,783

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

$13,623,778

Federal Funds and Grants

$225,580

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$225,580

State Funds

$13,398,198

State General Funds

$13,398,198

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$14,207,028

$14,432,608

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Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Reduce funds.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$51,048
$140,122 ($1,000,000) $13,398,198

$51,048
$140,122 ($1,000,000) $13,623,778

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

$7,916,507

State Funds

$7,916,507

State General Funds

$7,916,507

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$7,194,033

$7,194,033

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$44,664

$44,664

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$118,358

$118,358

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$14,760

$14,760

Transfer funds for personal services from the Industry Regulation ($111,480) and Tax Compliance ($309,932) programs to meet projected expenditures.

$421,412

$421,412

Increase funds for personal services for one position to provide state revenue and policy analysis.

$123,280

$123,280

Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,916,507

$7,916,507

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

$14,072,351

State Funds

$14,072,351

State General Funds

$14,072,351

41.4. Fraud Detection and Prevention
Purpose: The purpose of this program is to identify and prevent tax fraud and protect Georgia citizens from identity theft through the use of fraud analytical tools.

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Total Funds State Funds
State General Funds

$1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000

41.5. Industry Regulation

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide regulation of the

distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products;

and conduct checkpoints in areas where reports indicate the use of dyed fuels

in on-road vehicles.

Total Funds

$6,314,719

Federal Funds and Grants

$371,507

Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Block Grant (CFDA 93.959)

$251,507

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$120,000

State Funds

$5,943,212

State General Funds

$5,509,429

Tobacco Settlement Funds

$433,783

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$5,947,414

$6,418,917

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$32,279

$32,279

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$74,999

$74,999

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Transfer funds for personal services to the Departmental Administration program to meet projected expenditures.

($111,480)

($111,480)

Transfer funds from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Public Safety for the administration of the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement.

$0

($99,996)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,943,212

$6,314,719

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

$6,184,126

State Funds

$6,184,126

State General Funds

$6,184,126

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$6,084,193

$6,084,193

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

amended Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$26,943
$72,990 $6,184,126

$26,943
$72,990 $6,184,126

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

$12,859,059

State Funds

$12,859,059

State General Funds

$12,859,059

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$11,066,592

$11,066,592

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$1,614,621

$1,614,621

Provide funds for the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) for the liability on local tax officials' retirement benefits to meet projected expenditures.

$177,846

$177,846

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,859,059

$12,859,059

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

$18,380,959

State Funds

$18,380,959

State General Funds

$18,380,959

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$18,225,386

$20,716,376

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$42,237

$42,237

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$113,336

$113,336

Transfer funds from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Public Safety for the administration of the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement.

$0

($2,490,990)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$18,380,959

$18,380,959

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41.9. Office of Special Investigations

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to investigate fraudulent

taxpayer and criminal activities involving Department efforts.

Total Funds

$3,892,721

State Funds

$3,892,721

State General Funds

$3,892,721

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,823,719

$3,823,719

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$18,277

$18,277

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$50,725

$50,725

Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,892,721

$3,892,721

41.10. 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

$13,398,047

State Funds

$13,398,047

State General Funds

$13,398,047

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$13,261,024

$13,261,024

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$36,577

$36,577

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$100,446

$100,446

Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,398,047

$13,398,047

41.11. Tax Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to audit tax accounts, ensure

compliance, and collect on delinquent accounts.

Total Funds

$52,885,327

Federal Funds and Grants

$222,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$222,000

State Funds

$52,663,327

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

State General Funds

$52,663,327

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$51,996,488

$52,218,488

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$262,436

$262,436

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

July 1, 2014.

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$714,335

$714,335

Transfer funds for personal services to the Departmental Administration program to meet projected expenditures.

($309,932)

($309,932)

Provide contract services with the Department of

$0

$0

Agriculture to audit GATE program compliance.

(CC:Yes; Provide contract services with the Department

of Agriculture to assure new GATE program

compliance. )

Amount appropriated in this Act

$52,663,327

$52,885,327

41.12. Tax 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

$3,064,001

State Funds

$3,064,001

State General Funds

$3,064,001

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,001,861

$3,101,861

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$16,605

$16,605

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$45,535

$45,535

Transfer funds from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Public Safety for the administration of the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement.

$0

($100,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$3,064,001

$3,064,001

41.13. 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

$24,710,887

State Funds

$24,710,887

State General Funds

$24,710,887

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $24,379,387

$24,379,387

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$88,254

$88,254

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$243,246

$243,246

Amount appropriated in this Act

$24,710,887

$24,710,887

Section 42: Secretary of State Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds State General Funds

$22,987,483 $85,000 $85,000
$1,024,512 $1,024,512 $21,877,971 $21,877,971

42.1. 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

$780,026

Other Funds

$739,512

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$739,512

State Funds

$40,514

State General Funds

$40,514

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,266,805

$2,006,317

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$9,270

$9,270

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$30,842

$30,842

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$402

$402

Recognize $3,316,372 in reserves as of June 30, 2013 and utilize for operating expenses. (CC:Yes)

($1,266,805)

($1,266,805)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$40,514

$780,026

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

42.2. 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

$5,361,157

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

$5,226,157

State General Funds

$5,226,157

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$5,168,394

$5,303,394

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$12,158

$12,158

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$45,308

$45,308

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$297

$297

Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,226,157

$5,361,157

42.3. 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

$5,995,705

Other Funds

$15,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$15,000

State Funds

$5,980,705

State General Funds

$5,980,705

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$5,856,691

$5,871,691

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$40,939

$40,939

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$131,654

$131,654

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,421

$1,421

Utilize $261,490 in existing reserves as of June 30, 2014

($50,000)

($50,000)

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for operating expenses and transfer $23,515 in prior year reserved donations to Georgia Archives. (CC:Reduce funds.)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$5,980,705

$5,995,705

42.4. 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

$6,968,847

Other Funds

$150,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$150,000

State Funds

$6,818,847

State General Funds

$6,818,847

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$7,192,564

$7,342,564

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$39,666

$39,666

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$117,141

$117,141

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,391

$1,391

Recognize $1,095,192 in reserves as of June 30, 2013 and utilize to fill authorized positions and begin implementation of HB 315 (2013 Session). (CC:Yes)

($593,746)

($593,746)

Provide funds for board operations.

$61,831

$61,831

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,818,847

$6,968,847

42.5. 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, investigation, and administrative

enforcement actions.

Total Funds

$654,458

Other Funds

$50,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$50,000

State Funds

$604,458

State General Funds

$604,458

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$769,185

$819,185

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$5,501

$5,501

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings. Utilize existing reserves for operating expenses. (CC:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$15,302
$209 ($185,739)
$604,458

$15,302
$209 ($185,739)
$654,458

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

42.6. Georgia Commission on the Holocaust

Purpose: 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 Funds

$278,600

Other Funds

$20,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$20,000

State Funds

$258,600

State General Funds

$258,600

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$250,728

$270,728

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$2,084

$2,084

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$5,788

$5,788

Amount appropriated in this Act

$258,600

$278,600

42.7. Real Estate Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to 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

$2,948,690

State Funds

$2,948,690

State General Funds

$2,948,690

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,889,036

$2,889,036

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$16,036

$16,036

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employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$43,618 $2,948,690

$43,618 $2,948,690

Section 43: Soil and Water Conservation Commission Total Funds Federal Funds and Grants Federal 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

43.1. Commission Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to protect, conserve, and

improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$724,705

State Funds

$724,705

State General Funds

$724,705

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$756,103

$756,103

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$4,660

$4,660

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$12,650

$12,650

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,292

$1,292

Transfer remaining funds and one position to the

$0

$0

Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water

conservation activities. (CC:No)

Eliminate two vacant and five filled positions. (CC:No)

$0

$0

Eliminate funds for personnel for one position. (CC:Reduce funds.)

($50,000)

($50,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$724,705

$724,705

43.2. Conservation of Agricultural Water Supplies Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to conserve ground and surface water in Georgia by increasing the uniformity and efficiency of agricultural

$4,414,556 $509,861 $509,861 $837,715 $837,715
$2,620,072 $2,620,072
$446,908 $446,908

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

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

$1,319,707

Federal Funds and Grants

$241,784

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$241,784

Other Funds

$837,715

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$837,715

State Funds

$240,208

State General Funds

$240,208

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$235,272

$1,314,771

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$1,298

$1,298

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$3,638

$3,638

Transfer funds and six positions to the Department of

$0

$0

Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation

activities. (CC:No)

Reduce funds for operations. (CC:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$240,208

$1,319,707

43.3. Conservation of Soil and Water Resources

Purpose: 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 Funds

$2,137,922

Federal Funds and Grants

$268,077

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$268,077

State Funds

$1,422,937

State General Funds

$1,422,937

Intra-State Government Transfers

$446,908

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$446,908

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Transfer remaining funds and 21 positions to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities. (CC:No) Eliminate 10 vacant and two filled positions. (CC:No) Reduce funds for operations. (CC:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,390,739 $8,784
$23,414 $0
$0 $0 $1,422,937

$2,105,724 $8,784
$23,414 $0
$0 $0 $2,137,922

43.4. U.S.D.A. Flood Control Watershed Structures

Purpose: 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 Funds

$98,502

State Funds

$98,502

State General Funds

$98,502

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$98,502

$98,502

Transfer funds to the Department of Agriculture to consolidate soil and water conservation activities. (CC:No)

$0

$0

Reduce funds for operations. (CC:No)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$98,502

$98,502

43.5. Water Resources and Land Use Planning

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funds for planning

and research on water management, erosion and sedimentation control.

Total Funds

$133,720

State Funds

$133,720

State General Funds

$133,720

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$131,920

$131,920

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$482

$482

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$1,318

$1,318

Transfer funds to the Department of Agriculture to

$0

$0

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consolidate soil and water conservation activities. (CC:No) Reduce funds for operations. (CC:No)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$0 $133,720

$0 $133,720

2147

Section 44: Student Finance Commission, Georgia Total Funds Other Funds Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified State Funds Lottery Funds State General Funds

$683,220,123 $713,673 $713,673
$682,506,450 $633,648,020 $48,858,430

44.1. Accel

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to 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

$10,501,645

State Funds

$10,501,645

State General Funds

$10,501,645

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$8,550,000

$8,550,000

Increase funds to meet the projected need.

$1,951,645

$1,951,645

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,501,645

$10,501,645

44.2. Engineer Scholarship

Purpose: 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 Funds

$785,250

State Funds

$785,250

State General Funds

$785,250

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$701,750

$701,750

Increase funds for projected need.

$83,500

$83,500

Amount appropriated in this Act

$785,250

$785,250

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44.3. Georgia Military College Scholarship

Purpose: 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 Funds

$1,094,862

State Funds

$1,094,862

State General Funds

$1,094,862

44.4. HERO Scholarship

Purpose: 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 Funds

$800,000

State Funds

$800,000

State General Funds

$800,000

44.5. HOPE Administration

Purpose: 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 Funds

$8,374,069

Other Funds

$230,950

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$230,950

State Funds

$8,143,119

Lottery Funds

$8,143,119

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$7,958,844

$8,189,794

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$44,193

$44,193

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$63,328

$63,328

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$1,009

$1,009

Increase funds for one Educational Policy Analyst and associated costs for Georgia's Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA AWARDS).

$75,745

$75,745

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,143,119

$8,374,069

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44.6. HOPE GED

Purpose: 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 Funds

$1,930,296

State Funds

$1,930,296

Lottery Funds

$1,930,296

44.7. HOPE Grant

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide grants to students

seeking a diploma or certificate at a public post-secondary institution.

Total Funds

$109,059,989

State Funds

$109,059,989

Lottery Funds

$109,059,989

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$96,793,442

$96,793,442

Increase the HOPE Grant award amount by 3% (103%

$0

$0

Factor Rate). (CC:Yes)

Increase funds for the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant.

$5,000,000

$5,000,000

Establish the Zell Miller Grant to provide full tuition assistance for technical college students maintaining a 3.5 or higher grade point average.

$7,266,547

$7,266,547

Amount appropriated in this Act

$109,059,989

$109,059,989

44.8. HOPE Scholarships - Private Schools

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible private postsecondary institution.

Total Funds

$47,916,330

State Funds

$47,916,330

Lottery Funds

$47,916,330

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$47,617,925

$47,617,925

Increase the award amount for HOPE Scholarships -

$0

$0

Private Schools by 3% (103% Factor Rate). (CC:Yes)

Increase the award amount by 5.5% for Zell Miller Scholarships for students attending private postsecondary institutions to meet the total projected need of $746,248.

$298,405

$298,405

Amount appropriated in this Act

$47,916,330

$47,916,330

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44.9. HOPE Scholarships - Public Schools

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide merit scholarships to

students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree at an eligible public

postsecondary institution.

Total Funds

$446,598,286

State Funds

$446,598,286

Lottery Funds

$446,598,286

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $424,345,076 amended

$424,345,076

Increase the award amount for HOPE Scholarships Public Schools by 3% and increase funds to meet the projected need (103% Factor Rate).

$9,436,956

$9,436,956

Increase funds for Zell Miller Scholarships for students attending public postsecondary institutions to meet the total projected need of $32,278,579.

$12,816,254

$12,816,254

Amount appropriated in this Act

$446,598,286

$446,598,286

44.10. Low Interest Loans

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to implement a low-interest loan

program to assist with the affordability of a college education, encourage

timely persistence to the achievement of postsecondary credentials, and to

incentivize loan recipients to work in public service. The loans are forgivable

for recipients who work in certain critical need occupations. The purpose of

this appropriation is also to provide loans for students eligible under O.C.G.A.

20-3-400.2(e.1).

Total Funds

$19,000,000

State Funds

$19,000,000

Lottery Funds

$19,000,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$20,000,000

$20,000,000

Adjust funds based on projected expenditures and anticipated revenue.

($1,000,000)

($1,000,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$19,000,000

$19,000,000

44.11. Low Interest Loans for Technical Colleges

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to assist students with the

affordability of a technical college education.

Total Funds

$10,000,000

State Funds

$10,000,000

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Lottery Funds

$1,000,000

State General Funds

$9,000,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for Low Interest Loans for Technical Colleges.

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

Replace funds. (CC:Yes)

$0

$0

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,000,000

$10,000,000

44.12. North Ga. Military Scholarship Grants

Purpose: 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 Funds

$2,000,000

Other Funds

$482,723

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$482,723

State Funds

$1,517,277

State General Funds

$1,517,277

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,444,576

$1,927,299

Increase funds to meet the projected need.

$72,701

$72,701

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,517,277

$2,000,000

44.13. North Georgia ROTC Grants

Purpose: 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 Funds

$875,000

State Funds

$875,000

State General Funds

$875,000

44.14. Public Memorial Safety Grant

Purpose: 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 postsecondary institution in the State of Georgia.

Total Funds

$376,761

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State Funds State General Funds

$376,761 $376,761

44.15. REACH Georgia Scholarship

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide needs-based

scholarships to selected students participating in the REACH Georgia

mentorship and scholarship program, which encourages and supports

academically promising middle and high school students in their educational

pursuits.

Total Funds

$2,000,000

State Funds

$2,000,000

State General Funds

$2,000,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for REACH Georgia scholarship.

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

44.16. Tuition Equalization Grants

Purpose: 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 postsecondary institutions.

Total Funds

$21,119,952

State Funds

$21,119,952

State General Funds

$21,119,952

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

44.17. Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to authorize private

postsecondary schools in Georgia; provide transcripts for students who

attended schools that closed; and resolve complaints.

Total Funds

$787,683

State Funds

$787,683

State General Funds

$787,683

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$767,988

$767,988

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective

$5,364

$5,364

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

July 1, 2014. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$13,842 $489
$787,683

$13,842 $489
$787,683

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Section 45: Teachers' Retirement System Total Funds State Funds State General Funds Intra-State Government Transfers Retirement Payments
It is the intent of the General Assembly that the employer contribution rate for the Teachers' Retirement System shall not exceed 13.15% for State Fiscal Year 2015.

$33,418,925 $412,000 $412,000
$33,006,925 $33,006,925

45.1. Local/Floor COLA

Purpose: 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 Funds

$412,000

State Funds

$412,000

State General Funds

$412,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$513,000

$513,000

Reduce funds due to the declining population of teachers who qualify for this benefit.

($101,000)

($101,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$412,000

$412,000

45.2. System Administration

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to administer the Teachers

Retirement System of Georgia, including paying retiree benefits, investing

retirement funds, accounting for the status and contributions of active and

inactive members, counseling members, and processing refunds.

Total Funds

$33,006,925

Intra-State Government Transfers

$33,006,925

Retirement Payments

$33,006,925

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

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Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended Increase other funds for equipment. Reduce other funds for contractual services. Increase other funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer rate for the Employees' Retirement System.
Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $0
$0 $0 $0
$0

Total Funds $32,044,844
$372,100 ($24,400) $614,381
$33,006,925

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

$732,941,413 $64,520,708 $64,520,708
$595,084 $595,084 $334,610,717 $334,513,947 $96,770 $331,854,904 $331,854,904 $1,360,000 $1,360,000

46.1. Adult Education

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop Georgia's workforce

by providing adult learners in Georgia with basic reading, writing,

computation, speaking, listening, and technology skills; to provide secondary

instruction to adults without a high school diploma; and to provide oversight

of GED preparation, testing, and the processing of diplomas and transcripts.

Total Funds

$39,182,675

Federal Funds and Grants

$19,390,824

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$19,390,824

Other Funds

$5,480,000

Agency Funds

$5,480,000

State Funds

$14,311,851

State General Funds

$14,311,851

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$13,172,053

$38,042,877

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$116,629

$116,629

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%. Reflect a change in the program name. (CC:Yes)
Reflect a change in the program purpose statement. (CC:Yes) Increase funds for 15 positions to address full-time faculty ratios at TCSG institutions.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$78,236 $38,468
$0 $0 $906,465 $14,311,851

$78,236 $38,468
$0 $0 $906,465 $39,182,675

46.2. Departmental Administration

Purpose: 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 Funds

$9,283,175

Federal Recovery Funds

$595,084

Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified

$595,084

Other Funds

$100,000

Agency Funds

$100,000

State Funds

$8,478,091

State General Funds

$8,478,091

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 appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$7,847,632

$8,652,716

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$68,532

$68,532

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$122,661

$122,661

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$8,257

$8,257

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($631)

($631)

Increase state funds to continue work on Georgia's Academic and Workforce Analysis and Research Data System (GA AWARDS).

$431,640

$431,640

Amount appropriated in this Act

$8,478,091

$9,283,175

46.3. Quick Start and Customized Services Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to promote job creation and retention by developing and delivering customized workforce training for

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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

$22,773,082

Federal Funds and Grants

$130,884

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$130,884

Other Funds

$9,799,116

Agency Funds

$9,799,116

State Funds

$12,843,082

State General Funds

$12,843,082

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$12,678,077

$22,608,077

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$72,437

$72,437

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$71,654

$71,654

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$20,998

$20,998

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

($84)

($84)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$12,843,082

$22,773,082

46.4. Technical Education

Purpose: 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 postsecondary education

or training to increase their competitiveness in the workplace.

Total Funds

$661,702,481

Federal Funds and Grants

$44,999,000

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$44,999,000

Other Funds

$319,231,601

Agency Funds

$319,134,831

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$96,770

State Funds

$296,221,880

State General Funds

$296,221,880

Intra-State Government Transfers

$1,250,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$1,250,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $280,168,941

$645,649,542

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

amended
Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.
Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.
Provide funding for personal services and operating expenses for precision manufacturing designation at Savannah Technical College.
Increase funds to provide books to dually enrolled students. (CC:No)
Increase funds for 25 positions and data infrastructure enhancements for a Complete College Georgia student support system.
Provide funding for formula growth based on a 2.9% increase in square footage.
Provide funds for soft skills employability training at Career Academies. (CC:Increase funds to develop replicable pilot programs for College and Career Academies or other dual enrollment high school students that will establish a soft skills employability training program and a career aptitude testing program that will assist high school students in post-secondary and career decisions.)
Increase funds for outreach efforts in cooperation with the University System of Georgia to encourage individuals with some postsecondary education to return and complete college. (CC:No)
Increase funds for instruction.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,840,847 $2,006,940
$960,996 ($13,987) $500,000
$0 $2,590,000 $4,518,143
$500,000
$0
$2,150,000 $296,221,880

$2,840,847 $2,006,940
$960,996 ($13,987) $500,000
$0 $2,590,000 $4,518,143
$500,000
$0
$2,150,000 $661,702,481

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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

$2,081,088,281 $1,210,491,192
$1,143,629,823
$66,861,369 $5,730,658 $5,724,308 $6,350
$864,106,198 $849,077,721 $15,028,477
$760,233

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Other Intra-State Government Payments
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.

47.1. Capital Construction Projects

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital

outlay road construction and enhancement projects on local and state road

systems.

Total Funds

$888,646,175

Federal Funds and Grants

$675,252,699

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$675,252,699

State Funds

$213,393,476

Motor Fuel Funds

$213,393,476

47.2. Capital Maintenance Projects

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide funding for capital

outlay for maintenance projects.

Total Funds

$188,778,535

Federal Funds and Grants

$128,218,385

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$128,218,385

State Funds

$60,560,150

Motor Fuel Funds

$60,560,150

$760,233

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47.3. Construction Administration

Purpose: 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 Funds

$150,373,809

Federal Funds and Grants

$68,642,990

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$68,642,990

State Funds

$81,565,819

Motor Fuel Funds

$81,565,819

Intra-State Government Transfers

$165,000

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$165,000

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$79,507,484

$144,565,474

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$558,335

$558,335

Transfer 19 filled positions from the Local Road Assistance Administration program.

$1,500,000

$5,250,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$81,565,819

$150,373,809

47.4. Data Collection, Compliance and Reporting

Purpose: 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 Funds

$11,147,574

Federal Funds and Grants

$8,270,257

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$8,270,257

Other Funds

$62,257

Agency Funds

$62,257

State Funds

$2,815,060

Motor Fuel Funds

$2,815,060

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$2,804,774

$11,137,288

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$10,286

$10,286

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employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,815,060

$11,147,574

47.5. Departmental Administration

Purpose: 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, airports, railroads and

waterways.

Total Funds

$67,219,569

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

$55,480,776

Motor Fuel Funds

$55,480,776

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$55,201,024

$66,939,817

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$279,752

$279,752

Amount appropriated in this Act

$55,480,776

$67,219,569

47.6. Intermodal

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to support the planning,

development and maintenance of Georgia's Airports, Rail, Transit and Ports

and Waterways to facilitate a complete and seamless statewide transportation

system.

Total Funds

$81,990,435

Federal Funds and Grants

$66,861,369

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$66,861,369

Other Funds

$100,589

Agency Funds

$94,239

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$6,350

State Funds

$15,028,477

State General Funds

$15,028,477

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$6,971,533

$73,933,491

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and

$11,940

$11,940

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014. Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.
Provide additional state general funds for Airport Aid to match local and federal funds for regional airport projects.
Utilize remaining funds for Airport Aid projects. (CC:Yes)
Amount appropriated in this Act

$45,004 $8,000,000
$0 $15,028,477

$45,004 $8,000,000
$0 $81,990,435

47.7. Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants

Purpose: 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.

Total Funds

$122,470,000

State Funds

$122,470,000

Motor Fuel Funds

$122,470,000

47.8. Local Road Assistance Administration

Purpose: 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 Funds

$33,950,364

Federal Funds and Grants

$29,008,670

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$29,008,670

State Funds

$4,346,461

Motor Fuel Funds

$4,346,461

Intra-State Government Transfers

$595,233

Other Intra-State Government Payments

$595,233

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$12,354,565

$45,708,468

Transfer 19 filled positions to the Construction Administration program.

($1,500,000)

($5,250,000)

Redistribute funds to the Routine Maintenance program for additional service agreements.

($5,755,906)

($5,755,906)

Reduce funds for operating expenses.

($752,198)

($752,198)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$4,346,461

$33,950,364

47.9. Planning Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to develop the state transportation improvement program and the statewide strategic

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transportation plan, and coordinate transportation policies, planning, and programs related to design, construction, maintenance, operations, and financing of transportation.

Total Funds

$16,947,030

Federal Funds and Grants

$14,683,804

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$14,683,804

State Funds

$2,263,226

Motor Fuel Funds

$2,263,226

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$3,756,074

$18,439,878

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$7,152

$7,152

Redistribute funds to the Routine Maintenance program for additional service agreements.

($1,500,000)

($1,500,000)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$2,263,226

$16,947,030

47.10. Routine Maintenance

Purpose: 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 Funds

$220,109,163

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

$194,580,109

Motor Fuel Funds

$194,580,109

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $176,823,016 amended

$202,352,070

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$734,872

$734,872

Increase funds for additional service agreements.

$9,766,315

$9,766,315

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014

Redistribute funds from the Planning and Local Road Assistance Administration programs for additional service agreements.
Amount appropriated in this Act

$7,255,906 $194,580,109

$7,255,906 $220,109,163

47.11. Traffic Management and Control

Purpose: 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 Funds

$59,453,013

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

State Funds

$19,756,231

Motor Fuel Funds

$19,756,231

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$19,640,861

$59,337,643

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$115,370

$115,370

Amount appropriated in this Act

$19,756,231

$59,453,013

The following appropriations are for agencies attached for administrative purposes.

47.12. Payments to State Road and Tollway Authority

Purpose: 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 Funds

$240,002,614

Federal Funds and Grants

$148,156,201

Federal Highway Administration Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205)

$148,156,201

State Funds

$91,846,413

Motor Fuel Funds

$91,846,413

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

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appropriations act (as amended):
Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended Increase funds for the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank program to provide financial assistance for transportation projects. Amount appropriated in this Act

State Funds $82,447,358
$9,399,055
$91,846,413

Total Funds $230,603,559
$9,399,055
$240,002,614

Section 48: Veterans Service, 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

$41,164,039 $16,260,569 $16,260,569
$4,402,269 $2,402,269 $2,000,000 $20,501,201 $20,501,201

48.1. Administration

Purpose: 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 Funds

$1,758,956

State Funds

$1,758,956

State General Funds

$1,758,956

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$1,570,145

$1,570,145

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$9,379

$9,379

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$27,172

$27,172

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$84

$84

Transfer two positions from the Veterans Benefits program to align position function.

$152,176

$152,176

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,758,956

$1,758,956

48.2. Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide for the interment of eligible Georgia Veterans who served faithfully and honorably in the military

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service of our country.

Total Funds

$732,701

Federal Funds and Grants

$178,004

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$178,004

State Funds

$554,697

State General Funds

$554,697

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$498,935

$676,939

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$5,796

$5,796

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$14,966

$14,966

Transfer funds from the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home program to cover one-time pre-design expenses for cemetery expansion.

$35,000

$35,000

Amount appropriated in this Act

$554,697

$732,701

48.3. Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care

to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

Total Funds

$27,791,149

Federal Funds and Grants

$13,459,125

Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$13,459,125

Other Funds

$2,402,269

Agency Funds

$2,402,269

State Funds

$11,929,755

State General Funds

$11,929,755

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as

$0

$0

amended

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$49,231

$49,231

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Teachers' Retirement System from 12.28% to 13.15%.

$35,515

$35,515

Transfer funds from Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home-Augusta ($4,625,143) and Georgia War Veterans Home-Milledgeville ($7,188,422) in order to establish the new Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes program.

$11,813,565

$27,674,959

Transfer funds to the Georgia Veterans Memorial

($35,000)

($35,000)

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Cemetery program to cover one-time expenses for predesign for cemetery expansion. Increase funds for the employer share of health insurance ($22,944) and retiree health benefits ($43,500).
Amount appropriated in this Act

$66,444 $11,929,755

$66,444 $27,791,149

48.4. Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta

Purpose: 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 Georgia Regents University- Augusta.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$4,625,143

$10,923,006

Transfer funds from the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home-Augusta ($4,625,143) and Georgia War Veterans Home-Milledgeville ($7,188,422) in order to establish the new Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes program.

($4,625,143)

($10,923,006)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

48.5. Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home - Milledgeville

Purpose: The purpose of this appropriation is to provide skilled nursing care

to aged and infirmed Georgia war veterans.

Total Funds

$0

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$7,188,422

$16,751,953

Transfer funds from the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home-Augusta ($4,625,143) and Georgia War Veterans Home-Milledgeville ($7,188,422) in order to establish the new Georgia War Veterans Nursing Homes program.

($7,188,422)

($16,751,953)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$0

$0

48.6. Veterans Benefits

Purpose: 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 Funds

$10,881,233

Federal Funds and Grants

$2,623,440

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Federal Funds Not Specifically Identified

$2,623,440

Other Funds

$2,000,000

Other Funds - Not Specifically Identified

$2,000,000

State Funds

$6,257,793

State General Funds

$6,257,793

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$6,253,353

$10,876,793

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$40,876

$40,876

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$115,740

$115,740

Transfer two positions to the Administration program to align position function to the proper program.

($152,176)

($152,176)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$6,257,793

$10,881,233

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$23,053,548 $523,832 $523,832
$22,529,716 $22,529,716

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

$12,444,175

Other Funds

$458,353

Agency Funds

$458,353

State Funds

$11,985,822

State General Funds

$11,985,822

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$11,445,635

$11,903,988

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$91,333

$91,333

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$248,854

$248,854

Transfer funds from the Board Administration program to properly align budget to expenditures.

$200,000

$200,000

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Amount appropriated in this Act

$11,985,822

$12,444,175

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

$10,609,373

Other Funds

$65,479

Agency Funds

$65,479

State Funds

$10,543,894

State General Funds

$10,543,894

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$11,255,611

$11,321,090

Provide funds for merit-based pay adjustments and employee recruitment and retention initiatives effective July 1, 2014.

$17,510

$17,510

Increase funds to reflect an adjustment in the employer share of the Employees' Retirement System.

$44,314

$44,314

Reflect an adjustment in TeamWorks billings.

$1,886

$1,886

Transfer funds to the Administer the Workers' Compensation Laws program to properly align budget to expenditures.

($200,000)

($200,000)

Reduce payment to the Office of the State Treasurer from $5,303,747 to $4,728,320. (CC:Yes)

($575,427)

($575,427)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$10,543,894

$10,609,373

Section 50: General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Total Funds Federal Recovery Funds Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds
50.1. GO Bonds Issued Total Funds Federal Recovery Funds Federal Recovery Funds Not Specifically Identified State Funds Motor Fuel Funds State General Funds

$1,134,644,249 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,116,960,788 $156,679,813 $960,280,975
$1,035,886,164 $17,683,461 $17,683,461
$1,018,202,703 $154,754,213 $863,448,490

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The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous

appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as $1,083,933,144 $1,101,616,605

amended

Increase motor fuel funds for debt service.

$7,815,887

$7,815,887

Reduce funds for debt service to reflect savings

($159,091,624) ($159,091,624)

associated with refundings and favorable rates received

in recent bond sales.

Increase funds for debt service. (CC:No)

$0

$0

Repeal the authorization of $2,200,000 in 20-year bonds

($219,340)

($219,340)

from FY 2012 (HB 78, Bond #379.303) for the State

Board of Education (Department of Education) Capital

Outlay Program - Regular Advance, statewide.

Repeal the authorization of $10,490,000 in 20-year

($1,045,853)

($1,045,853)

bonds from FY 2012 (HB 78, Bond #379.302) for the

State Board of Education (Department of Education)

Capital Outlay Program - Exceptional Growth,

statewide.

Repeal the authorization of $240,000 in 20-year bonds

($23,928)

($23,928)

from FY 2012 (HB 78, Bond #379.301) for the State

Board of Education (Department of Education) Capital

Outlay Program - Regular, statewide.

Transfer funds from GO Bonds New to GO Bonds

$86,834,417

$86,834,417

Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

Redirect $1,155,000 in 20-year unspent bond proceeds

$0

$0

from FY 2014 (HB106, Bond #362.309) for building

and construction at the FFA/FCCLA camp to authorize

the funds for planning and design for FFA/FCCLA dining hall and leadership facility. (CC:Yes)

Redirect $799,963 in 5-year unspent bond proceeds

$0

$0

from FY 2010 (HB 119, Bond 397.621) for the

University System of Georgia, Board of Regents for the

design of the academic building at Georgia Perimeter

College to be used for equipment at the Reese Library

Building at Georgia Regents University, Augusta, Richmond County. (CC:Yes)

Redirect $1,676,592 in 20-year unspent bond proceeds

$0

$0

from FY 2010 (HB 119, Bond 397.690) for the

Northeast Regional Library in the Sequoyah Regional

Library System to be used for Public Libraries major repairs and renovations statewide. (CC:Yes)

Redirect $678,990 in 20-year unspent bond proceeds

$0

$0

from FY 2011 (HB 948, Bond 25) for Augusta State

University to be used for HVAC modification at the

Student Center, Darton State College, Albany,

Dougherty County. (CC:Yes)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$1,018,202,703 $1,035,886,164

50.2. GO Bonds New Total Funds State Funds

$98,758,085 $98,758,085

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Motor Fuel Funds

$1,925,600

State General Funds

$96,832,485

The above amounts include the following adjustments, additions, and deletions to the previous appropriations act (as amended):

State Funds

Total Funds

Amount from previous Appropriations Act (HB 106) as amended

$86,834,417

$86,834,417

Increase debt service for new bonds.

$98,758,085

$98,758,085

Transfer funds from GO Bonds New to GO Bonds Issued to reflect the issuance of new bonds.

($86,834,417)

($86,834,417)

Amount appropriated in this Act

$98,758,085

$98,758,085

Bond Financing Appropriated:

[Bond # 1] From State General Funds, $16,062,412 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 $187,645,000 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, $1,395,280 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 $16,300,000 in principal

amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

[Bond # 3] From State General Funds, $2,374,544 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 $27,740,000 in principal

amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

[Bond # 4] From State General Funds, $154,080 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 $1,800,000 in principal

amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have

maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.

[Bond # 5] From State General Funds, $462,800 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 $2,000,000 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, $2,656,000 is specifically appropriated

for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of

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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 $20,000,000 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, $64,200 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 $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 # 8] From State General Funds, $3,239,600 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 $14,000,000 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, $252,948 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 $2,955,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 10] From State General Funds, $1,619,800 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 $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, $671,060 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 $2,900,000 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, $1,157,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of

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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 sixty months.
[Bond # 13] From State General Funds, $3,424,000 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 $40,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 14] From State General Funds, $323,960 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 $1,400,000 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, $3,826,320 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 $44,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 16] From State General Funds, $231,400 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 17] From State General Funds, $813,200 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

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not more than $9,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 18] From State General Funds, $393,380 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 $1,700,000 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, $578,500 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 sixty months. [Bond # 20] From State General Funds, $462,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing public library facilities for boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems through the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, 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 # 21] From State General Funds, $67,106 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 $290,000 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, $2,075,658 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 $8,970,000 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, $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

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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 two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 24] From State General Funds, $663,400 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 $7,750,000 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, $423,720 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $4,950,000 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, $385,200 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 $4,500,000 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, $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 two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 28] From State General Funds, $231,120 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

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not more than $2,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 29] From State General Funds, $64,200 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 $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 # 30] From State General Funds, $1,044,200 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 $11,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 31] From State General Funds, $578,500 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 sixty months.
[Bond # 32] From State General Funds, $363,200 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 $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 33] From State General Funds, $231,400 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 $1,000,000 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 # 34] From State General Funds, $247,598 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 $1,070,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 35] From State General Funds, $376,640 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 $4,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 36] From State General Funds, $162,640 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 $1,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 37] From State General Funds, $333,840 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 $3,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 38] 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 two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 39] From State General Funds, $231,120 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of

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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 $2,700,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 40] 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 two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 41] From State General Funds, $879,320 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 $3,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 42] From State General Funds, $118,128 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing public library facilities for boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems through the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, through the issuance of not more than $1,380,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 43] From State General Funds, $77,040 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing public library facilities for boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems through the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, through the issuance of not more than $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, $171,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing public library facilities for boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems through the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, 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 # 45] From State General Funds, $454,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Board of Regents of

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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 # 46] From State General Funds, $908,000 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 $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 # 47] From State General Funds, $42,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing public library facilities for boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems through the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, 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.
[Bond # 48] From State General Funds, $265,600 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 $2,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
[Bond # 49] From State General Funds, $25,680 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 $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 # 50] From State General Funds, $1,157,000 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

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$5,000,000 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, $477,841 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 $2,065,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 52] From State General Funds, $571,558 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 $2,470,000 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, $342,472 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 $1,480,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 54] From State General Funds, $893,204 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 $3,860,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 55] From State General Funds, $531,063 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 $2,295,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 56] From State General Funds, $200,161 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,

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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 $865,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 57] From State General Funds, $166,608 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 $720,000 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, $150,410 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 $650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 59] From State General Funds, $466,271 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 $2,015,000 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, $131,898 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 $570,000 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, $599,200 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 $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 # 62] From State General Funds, $283,465 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Technical College

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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 $1,225,000 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, $393,380 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 sixty months. [Bond # 64] From State General Funds, $291,040 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 $3,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 65] From State General Funds, $439,660 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 $1,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 66] From State General Funds, $208,260 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 $900,000 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, $208,260 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 $900,000 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 # 68] 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 two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 69] From State General Funds, $50,504 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 $590,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 70] From State General Funds, $184,040 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 $2,150,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 71] From State General Funds, $85,600 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 $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 # 72] From State General Funds, $47,936 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and 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 $560,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 73] From State General Funds, $94,160 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary

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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 two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 74] From State General Funds, $462,800 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 $2,000,000 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, $847,440 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 $9,900,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 76] From State General Funds, $261,080 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 $3,050,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 77] From State General Funds, $1,093,365 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 $4,725,000 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, $856,000 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 two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 79] From State General Funds, $309,872 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Corrections by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension,

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enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $3,620,000 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, $23,540 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 $275,000 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, $22,256 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 $260,000 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, $115,700 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 $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, $43,966 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver 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 $190,000 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, $101,864 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Driver 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 $1,190,000 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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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 $350,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 86] From State General Funds, $273,052 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 $1,180,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 87] From State General Funds, $193,219 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 $835,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 88] From State General Funds, $1,050,312 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 $12,270,000 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, $1,062,296 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 $12,410,000 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 General Funds, $127,270 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 $550,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of

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which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 91] From State General Funds, $1,249,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 92] From State General Funds, $517,880 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 $6,050,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 93] From State General Funds, $1,249,560 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Juvenile Justice by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $5,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 94] From State General Funds, $59,920 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 $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 # 95] From State General Funds, $188,591 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the State Board of Pardons and Paroles by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $815,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 96] From State General Funds, $2,314,000 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

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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 sixty months. [Bond # 97] From State General Funds, $1,464,762 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 $6,330,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 98] From State General Funds, $124,956 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 $540,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 99] From State General Funds, $92,560 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 $400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 100] From State General Funds, $205,946 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 $890,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 101] From State General Funds, $146,804 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 $1,715,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 102] From State General Funds, $20,972 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,

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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 $245,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 103] From State General Funds, $108,712 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 $1,270,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 104] From State General Funds, $113,386 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Audits and Accounts by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $490,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 105] From State General Funds, $115,700 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Department of Audits and Accounts by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, 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 # 106] From State General Funds, $1,070,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $12,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 107] From State General Funds, $171,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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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for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia Building Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $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 # 109] From State General Funds, $925,600 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 $4,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 110] From State General Funds, $694,200 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Secretary of State by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, 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 sixty months.
[Bond # 111] From State General Funds, $275,578 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 $3,035,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 112] From State General Funds, $454,000 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 $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 # 113] From State General Funds, $312,390 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 $1,350,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall

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have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 114] From State General Funds, $1,651,652 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 $18,190,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 115] From State General Funds, $1,543,600 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Economic Development for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia World Congress Center 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 $17,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 116] From State General Funds, $99,880 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Economic Development for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia World Congress Center Authority by means of the acquisition, construction, development, extension, enlargement, or improvement of land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities, both real and personal, necessary or useful in connection therewith, through the issuance of not more than $1,100,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 117] From State General Funds, $517,179 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Economic Development for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia World Congress Center 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 $2,235,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 118] From State General Funds, $181,600 is specifically appropriated for the Department of Economic Development for the purpose of financing projects and facilities for the Georgia World Congress Center 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 $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 # 119] From State General Funds, $817,384 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 $6,155,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months. [Bond # 120] From State General Funds, $96,300 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 $1,125,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 121] From State General Funds, $1,767,640 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purpose of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $20,650,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 122] From State General Funds, $736,160 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purpose of financing loans to local government and local government entities for water or sewerage facilities or systems, through the issuance of not more than $8,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 123] From State General Funds, $1,884,100 is specifically appropriated for the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority for the purpose 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 two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 124] From State General Funds, $1,342,120 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 $5,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months. [Bond # 125] From State General Funds, $46,280 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,

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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 $200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of sixty months.
[Bond # 126] From State General Funds, $773,616 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 $8,520,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 127] From State General Funds, $374,096 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 $4,120,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 128] From State General Funds, $913,448 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 $10,060,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 129] From State General Funds, $2,996,000 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 $35,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
[Bond # 130] From State General Funds, $1,925,600 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 $14,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of one hundred and twenty months.
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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 $7,195,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months. [Bond # 132] From State General Funds, $90,800 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 $1,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of two hundred and forty months.
Section 51: General Obligation Bonds Repealed, Revised, or Reinstated
The following paragraph of Section 51 of the General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Ga. L. 2011, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 231, 222, Act No. 223, 2011 Regular Session, H.B. 78), carried forward in Section 51 of the Supplementary General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Ga. L. 2012, Volume One Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 216, 209, Act No. 406, 2012 Regular Session, H.B. 741), and which reads as follows:
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.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
379.301 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $43,880,000 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, $4,374,836 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 $43,880,000 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 51 of the General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Ga. L. 2011, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 231, 222, Act No. 223, 2011 Regular Session, H.B. 78), carried forward in Section 51 of the Supplementary General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Ga. L. 2012, Volume One Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 216, 209, Act No. 406, 2012 Regular Session, H.B. 741), and which reads as follows:
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.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Education, Department of 379.302 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $11,330,000 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 $11,330,000 in 20-year bonds) From State General Funds, $1,129,601 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 $11,330,000 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 51 of the General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Ga. L. 2011, Volume One, Book Two Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 231, 222, Act No. 223, 2011 Regular Session, H.B. 78), carried forward in Section 51 of the Supplementary General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Ga. L. 2012, Volume One Appendix, commencing at p. 1 of 216, 209, Act No. 406, 2012 Regular Session, H.B. 741), and which reads as follows:

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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, $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.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Education, Department of 379.303 BOND: K - 12 Schools: $116,450,000 in principal for 20 years at 6.75%: Fund the Capital Outlay Program-Regular Advance for local school construction. From State General Funds, $11,610,065 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 $116,450,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt, the instruments of which shall have maturities not in excess of 240 months.
Section 52: Salary Adjustments
The appropriations to budget units made above include funds for, and have the added purpose of, the following salary increases and adjustments, to be administered in conformity with the applicable compensation and performance management plans as provided by law:
1.) An amount equivalent to 1% of personal services for employees of the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Branches, excluding Board of Regents faculty and Technical College System of Georgia teachers and support personnel, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2014 and salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
2.) Before Item 1 above, but not in lieu of it, funds for supplementary salary adjustments to address employee retention needs for certain employees in the job titles specified in the appropriations stated above to the Department of Audits and Accounts, Department of Agriculture, Department of Banking and Finance, Department of Corrections, State Forestry Commission, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Law,

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Department of Natural Resources and Prosecuting Attorneys. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
3.) In lieu of other numbered items, funds for the State Board of Education for the Quality Basic Education program, such funds to be used by the Quality Basic Education program for the purpose of reducing or eliminating furlough days, increasing instructional days, and providing salary increases to teachers in local education authorities. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
4.) In lieu of other numbered items, an amount equivalent to 1% of personal services for non-faculty employees of the Board of Regents, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2014 and salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or to keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
5.) In lieu of other numbered items, to provide funds for supplementary salary adjustments to address needs for the recruitment and retention of Board of Regents faculty, funded through the Teaching program appropriation stated above. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
6.) In lieu of other numbered items, an amount equivalent to 1% of personal services for public librarians, funded through the Public Libraries appropriation stated above, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2014 and salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or keep successful performers in critical jobs as administered by the Board of Regents. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
7.) In lieu of other numbered items, an amount equivalent to 1% of personal services for teachers and support personnel within the Technical College System of Georgia, to be used for merit based pay increases for high performing employees in Fiscal Year 2014 and salary adjustments to attract new employees with critical skills or to keep successful performers in critical jobs. The amount for this Item is calculated according to an effective date of July 1, 2014.
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 refunds of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refunds, and any other refunds specifically authorized by law.

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Section 54: Leases
In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section III, Paragraph I(a) 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, then 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 shall constitute a first charge on all such appropriations.
Section 55: Budgetary Control and Interpretation
The appropriations of State Funds in this Act shall consist of the amount stated for each line at the most specific level of detail associated with the statement of Program Name and Program Purpose. The appropriations of Federal Funds and of Other Funds in this Act shall consist of the amount stated at the broadest or summary level of detail associated with the statement of Program Name and Program Purpose, and the more specific levels of detail shall be 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 Transfers. Regardless of placement on the page, both the broadest or summary level of detail and the more specific detail of appropriations of Intra-State Government Transfers shall be deemed more specific levels of detail of Other Funds, and the broadest or summary amount shall be deemed added to the broadest or summary amount of the appropriation of Other Funds for the program.
Within this Act, Program Names appear as underlined captions, and Program Purpose appears immediately below as italicized text. Text within a box is not an appropriation but rather is for information only. The most specific level of detail for authorizations for general obligation debt in Section 50 shall be the authorizing paragraphs.

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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 shall not permit an agency to include within its flex the appropriations for an agency attached to it for administrative purposes.
For purposes of the appropriations for the "Medicaid: Low-Income Medicaid," "Medicaid: Aged, Blind, and Disabled," and "PeachCare" programs of the Department of Community Health, the appropriation of a particular State fund source for each program shall be the amount stated, and each such program shall also be authorized up to an additional amount of 10 percent (10%) of the amount stated. However, if the additional authority is used, the appropriation of the same State fund source for the other programs to that agency shall be reduced in the same amount, such that the stated total in program appropriations from that State fund source for the three programs shall not be exceeded. However, the additional amount shall be from a State fund source which is lawfully available for the program to which it is added.
PART II
This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
PART III
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Hill of the 4th moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on HB 744.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey

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Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 51, nays 5; the motion prevailed, and the Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on HB 744.

The following messages were received from the House through Mr. Reilly, 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 246.

By Representatives Golick of the 40th, Smith of the 134th, Neal of the 2nd and Shaw of the 176th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, so as to provide that the authority shall have the power to provide benefit programs to its officers, employees, and other agents, including a retirement plan and a group insurance plan; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employee Benefit Plan Council, so as to extend the option to elect coverage in the program to the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Mr. President:

The House has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House:

HB 744.

By Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Jones of the 47th, O`Neal of the 146th and England of the 116th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the State Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government and its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions, 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.

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

SB 98. By Senators Hill of the 32nd, Gooch of the 51st, Miller of the 49th, Heath of the 31st, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a short title; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide a definition; 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.
The House substitute was as follows:
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 insurance generally, so as to provide definitions; to prohibit coverage of certain abortions through certain qualified health plans; to provide for certain exceptions; to provide for a right of intervention in certain lawsuits; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public employees' insurance and benefit plans, so as to change certain provisions relating to expenses not to be covered by the state health benefit plan; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-24-59.17. (a) No abortion coverage shall be provided by a qualified health plan offered within the State of Georgia through a state law, a federal law, or regulation or exchange created by the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148), as amended by the federal Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-152), and regulations or guidance issued under those acts, except in the case of medical emergency. (b) For the purposes of this Code section, the term 'abortion' has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 31-9A-2. (c) For the purposes of this Code section, the term 'medical emergency' has the same meaning as provided in Code Section 31-9A-2. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as creating or recognizing a right to an abortion. (e) It is not the intention of this Code section to make lawful an abortion that is currently unlawful."
SECTION 2. Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public employees' insurance and benefit plans, is amended by revising Code Section 4518-4, relating to expenses not to be covered by the state health benefit plan, as follows:
"45-18-4. The health insurance plan shall not include expenses incurred by or on account of an individual prior to the effective date of the plan; expenses for services received for injury or sickness due to war or any act of war, whether declared or undeclared, which war or act of war shall have occurred after the effective date of this plan; expenses for which the individual is not required to make payment; expenses to the extent of benefits provided under any employer group plan other than this plan in which the state participates in the cost thereof; expenses for abortion services except to the extent permitted under the state health benefit plan approved by the board as such plan existed on January 1, 2014; and such other expenses as may be excluded by regulations of the board. For purposes of this Code section, the term 'abortion' shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 31-9A-2."
SECTION 3. The General Assembly, by joint resolution, may appoint one or more of its members who sponsored or cosponsored this Act in his or her official capacity to intervene as a matter of right in any case in which the constitutionality of this Act or any portion thereof is challenged.

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SECTION 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Hill of the 32nd moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 98.

Senator Balfour of the 9th moved the previous question.

Senator Thompson of the 33rd objected.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport
Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 37; nays 18, the motion prevailed, and the previous question was ordered.

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

On the motion to agree to the House substitute to SB 98, a roll call was taken and the vote was as follows:

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Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport
Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson E Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon N Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 36, nays 18; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 98.

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

Mr. President:

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

SB 381. By Senators Beach of the 21st, Staton of the 18th and Albers of the 56th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 38-3-57 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the establishment of a standardized, verifiable, performance based unified incident command system for emergencies, so as to provide planning for first informer broadcasters in the unified incident command system and the Georgia Emergency Operations Plan; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; 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:

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SB 392.

By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Wilkinson of the 50th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide for an additional definition; to provide for acceptance of applications for registration for certain motor vehicles not in compliance with federal emission standards; to provide for acceptance of applications for title for certain motor vehicles not in compliance with federal emission standards; to exclude certain motor vehicles from the definition of "unconventional motor vehicle or motorcycle"; 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 350.

By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Millar of the 40th, Beach of the 21st, Shafer of the 48th and Sims of the 12th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Services, so as to provide for the bidding out of child welfare services state wide through contracts with community based providers; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualifications for contractors; to provide for contract standards; to provide for a review; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 365.

By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th, Jackson of the 24th, Miller of the 49th, Crosby of the 13th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40, Chapter 2 of Title 42, and Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Fair Business Practices Act, delinquency proceedings in juvenile court, suspension of driver's license for certain drug offenses, the Board and Department of Corrections, and general tort provisions, respectively, so as to enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 386.

By Senators Albers of the 56th, McKoon of the 29th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Millar of the 40th, Harper of the 7th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, so as to prohibit the public disclosure of social security numbers, taxpayer identification numbers, and financial account numbers in court documents; to provide for procedures for such filings; to provide for exceptions; 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 415.

By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Staton of the 18th, Miller of the 49th, Hill of the 32nd and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit raising the rate of state income taxes currently in effect; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the Senate:

SR 981.

By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Henson of the 41st, Millar of the 40th, Hill of the 32nd and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Violence Against Health Care Workers; and for other purposes.

At 4:45 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand in recess until 5:00 p.m.

At 5:00 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.

Senator Cowsert of the 46th asked unanimous consent that HB 845 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 845. By Representatives Strickland of the 111th, Powell of the 171st, Rutledge of the 109th, Bruce of the 61st, Pruett of the 149th 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 is not required,

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so as to prohibit the disclosure of arrest booking photographs except under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Cowsert of the 46th.
The Senate Judiciary Non-Civil Committee offered the following substitute to HB 845:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 and Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for law enforcement officers and agencies and when public disclosure is not required, respectively, so as to prohibit the disclosure of arrest booking photographs 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 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for law enforcement officers and agencies, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"35-1-18. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'booking photograph' means a photograph or image of an individual taken by an arresting law enforcement agency for the purpose of identification or taken when such individual was processed into a jail. (b) Except as provided in Code Section 50-18-77 and booking photographs required for publication as set forth in Titles 16 and 40, for the State Sexual Offender Registry, and for use by law enforcement agencies for administrative purposes, an arresting law enforcement agency or agent thereof shall not post booking photographs to or on a website. (c) An arresting law enforcement agency shall not provide or make available a copy of a booking photograph in any format to a person requesting such photograph if:
(1) Such booking photograph may be placed in a publication or posted to a website or transferred to a person to be placed in a publication or posted to a website; and (2) Removal or deletion of such booking photograph from such publication or website requires the payment of a fee or other consideration. (d) When a person requests a booking photograph, he or she shall submit a statement affirming that the use of such photograph is in compliance with subsection (c) of this Code section. Any person who knowingly makes a false statement in requesting a booking photograph shall be guilty of a violation of Code Section 16-10-20."

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SECTION 2.
Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure is not required, is amended by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(4) Records of law enforcement, prosecution, or regulatory agencies in any pending investigation or prosecution of criminal or unlawful activity, other than initial police arrest reports and initial incident reports; provided, however, that an investigation or prosecution shall no longer be deemed to be pending when all direct litigation involving such investigation and prosecution has become final or otherwise terminated; and provided, further, that this paragraph shall not apply to records in the possession of an agency that is the subject of the pending investigation or prosecution; and provided, further, that the release of booking photographs shall only be permissible in accordance with Code Section 35-1-18;"

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 Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby
Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Wilkinson Y Williams

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

HB 845, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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

HB 1147. By Representative Knight of the 130th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Orchard Hill; to provide for specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on State and Local Governmental Operations.

Senator Gooch of the 51st asked unanimous consent that HB 915 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 915. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Barr of the 103rd, Peake of the 141st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Williamson of the 115th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 34 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to identity theft, so as to provide for security freezes for minors; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements for requesting and executing such security freezes; to provide for removal of such security freezes; to provide for fees; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; 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 Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton

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Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden
Gooch

Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

HB 915, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Dugan of the 30th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 1108. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Alexander of the 66th, Jones of the 62nd, Hightower of the 68th and Beasley-Teague of the 65th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Douglas County Board of Education, approved April 13, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4786), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3717), so as to provide for compensation of members; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Dugan 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler
Carter, B

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims

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N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon
Millar Miller

Y Staton Stone
N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 34, nays 18.

HB 1108, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Hufstetler of the 52nd asked unanimous consent that HB 1042 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 1042. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Coleman of the 97th, Teasley of the 37th, Watson of the 172nd and Clark of the 98th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to auctioneers, so as to change certain provisions relative to auctioneers and the auction business; to provide and change certain definitions applicable to the licensing of auctioneers and those engaged in the business of auctioning; to eliminate the authority for the Georgia Auctioneers Commission to issue apprentice auctioneer licenses and remove any references to such licenses; to provide for gender neutrality; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Hufstetler of the 52nd.

The Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1042:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 6 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to auctioneers, so as to eliminate the authority for the Georgia Auctioneers Commission to issue apprentice auctioneer licenses and remove any references to such licenses; to

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provide for gender neutrality; 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 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to auctioneers, is amended by revising paragraphs (2) and (3) of Code Section 43-6-1, relating to definitions applicable to auctioneers, as follows:
"(2) 'Apprentice auctioneer' means any person who for compensation or valuable consideration, or otherwise, is employed, directly or indirectly, by an auctioneer to deal or engage in any auctioning activity and who is duly licensed under this chapter or any person who is not employed by an auctioneer and who conducts the business of auctioning in cases where gross sales do not exceed $2,000.00 per auction and who is duly licensed under this chapter Reserved. (3) 'Auction business' or 'business of auctioning' means the performing of any of the acts of an auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer, including bid calling for a fee, commission, or any other valuable consideration or with the intention or expectation of receiving the same by means of or by process of an auction or sale at auction or offering, negotiating, or attempting to negotiate a listing contract for the sale, purchase, or exchange of goods, chattels, merchandise, real or personal property, or any other commodity which lawfully may be kept or offered for sale."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 43-69, relating to license requirement for auctioneers and apprentice auctioneers, registration for companies conducting auctions, and restrictions as to sales of real property, as follows:
"(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, to engage in, conduct, advertise, hold himself or herself out as engaging in or conducting the business of, or act in the capacity of, an auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer within this state without first obtaining a license as an auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer, as provided in this chapter, unless he or she is exempted from obtaining a license under Code Section 436-24. (b) It shall be unlawful for any licensed auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer to act in such capacity in the sale of real property unless such auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer shall also be licensed as a real estate broker, associate broker, or salesperson under Chapter 40 of this title; provided, however, that any auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer who was licensed as such by this state prior to July 1, 1978, and who, prior to December 31, 1984, submits proof to the commission that he or she has been auctioning real property for five years or more immediately prior to the date of application shall not be required to meet the provisions of this subsection but such person shall not thereby be construed to be a real estate broker, associate broker, or salesperson under Chapter 40 of this title."

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SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-6-10, relating to an application by a person for a license, as follows:
"43-6-10. Any person desiring to act as an auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer must file an application for a license with the commission. The application shall be in such form and detail as the commission shall prescribe, setting forth the following:
(1) The name and address of the applicant or the name under which he or she intends to conduct business; if the applicant is a partnership or limited liability company, the name and residence address of each member thereof and the name under which the partnership or limited liability company business is to be conducted; and, if the applicant is a corporation, the name and address of each of its principal officers; (2) The place or places, including the municipality, with the street and street number, if any, where the business is to be conducted; and (3) Such other information as the commission shall require."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-6-11, relating to qualifications of applicants, as follows:
"43-6-11. (a) No auctioneer's or apprentice auctioneer's license shall be issued to any person who has not attained the age of 18 years, nor to any person who is not a resident of this state unless he or she has fully complied with Code Section 43-6-12, nor to any person who is not a citizen or has not filed his or her intent to become a citizen of the United States. (b) Each applicant for an auctioneer's or apprentice auctioneer's license shall be required to pass an examination in a form prescribed by the commission. (c) Each applicant for licensure as an auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer must prove to the commission that he or she is reputable, trustworthy, honest, and competent to transact the business of an auctioneer or of an apprentice auctioneer auctioning in such a manner as to safeguard the interest of the public. (d) Each applicant for licensure as an auctioneer shall have successfully graduated from an accredited high school or obtained a GED and have graduated from an auctioneers school approved by the commission prior to making an application for an auctioneer's license. (e) On and after December 31, 1995, no apprentice auctioneer's license shall be issued or renewed."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (c) of Code Section 43-612, relating to reciprocity, nonresident license requirement, and designation of agents for service of process, as follows:
"(a) Any resident of another state who holds a current license as an auctioneer or an apprentice auctioneer under the laws of any other state having requirements similar to

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those in this chapter may, at the discretion of the commission, be issued a license to practice as an auctioneer or an apprentice auctioneer in this state without written examination upon the payment of the fees as required by the commission." "(c) Prior to the issuance of a license to a nonresident auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer, such nonresident shall file with the commission a designation in writing that appoints the commission or a deputy to be designated by it to act as the licensee's agent upon whom all judicial and other process or legal notices directed to such licensee may be served. Service upon the agent so designated shall be equivalent to personal service upon the licensee. Copies of such appointment, certified by the commission chairman, shall be deemed sufficient evidence thereof and shall be admitted in evidence with the same force and effect as the original thereof might be admitted. In such written designation, the licensee shall agree that any lawful process against the licensee which is served upon such agent shall be of the same legal force and validity as if served upon the licensee and that the authority shall continue in force so long as any liability remains outstanding in this state. Upon the receipt of all such process or notices, the commission or the deputy as designated by it shall immediately mail a copy of the same by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the last known business address of the licensee."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-6-14, relating to affixing seal to licenses, delivery of licenses, display of licenses, pocket card, and branch office licenses, as follows:
"43-6-14. Each license shall have placed thereon the seal of the commission. The license of each auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer shall be delivered or mailed to his or her place of business and shall be displayed conspicuously at all times in the office of the licensee. The commission shall prepare and deliver a pocket card certifying that the person whose name appears thereon is a licensed auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer, as the case may be, stating the period of time for which fees have been paid and including, on apprentice auctioneers' cards only, the name and address of the auctioneer for whom such apprentice auctioneer is acting. If an auctioneer maintains more than one place of business within the state, a branch office license shall be issued to such auctioneer for each branch office so maintained by him or her upon the payment of a biennial fee in an amount established by the commission; and the branch office license shall be conspicuously displayed in each branch office."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (c) of Code Section 43-616, relating to grounds for refusal to issue license, as follows:
"(a) Licenses shall be granted only to persons who bear a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, and competence to transact the business of auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer auctioning in such manner as to safeguard the interest of the

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public and only after satisfactory proof of such qualifications has been presented to the commission. The commission shall grant a license to a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership only if the stockholder, member, or partner having a controlling interest therein bears a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity." "(c) Where an applicant has made a false statement of material fact on his or her application, such false statement, in itself, may be sufficient ground for refusal of a license."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-6-18, relating to grounds for revocation or suspension of licenses and censure of licensees, as follows:
"43-6-18. The commission may, upon its own motion, and shall, upon the signed complaint in writing of any person, investigate the actions of any auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer and shall have power to censure such licensee or to revoke or suspend any license issued under this chapter whenever such license has been obtained by false or fraudulent representation or the licensee has been found guilty of any unfair trade practices, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Making any substantial misrepresentation while describing any property, real or personal; using any false, deceptive, misleading, or untruthful advertising; or making any statements, either in person or through any form of advertising, which may create false or unjustified expectations of the services to be performed; (2) Pursuing a continued and flagrant course of misrepresentation or making false promises through agents or advertising an auction to be an absolute auction, but conducting it as an auction with reserve or otherwise; (3) Failing to account for or remit, within 30 days unless otherwise provided by contract, any money belonging to others that comes into his or her possession, commingling funds of others with his or her own, or failing to keep such funds of others in an escrow or trustee account; provided, however, that the requirement of an escrow or trust account shall not apply to an apprentice auctioneer who conducts the business of auctioning where gross sales do not exceed $2,000.00 per auction; (4) Being convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction of this or any other state of a criminal offense involving moral turpitude or a felony; (5) Violation of any rule or regulation or code of ethics promulgated by the commission; (6) Any conduct of any auctioneer which demonstrates bad faith, dishonesty, incompetency, or untruthfulness; (7) Any conduct of an auctioneer which demonstrates improper, fraudulent, or dishonest dealings; (8) Having had any license to practice a business or profession revoked, suspended, annulled, or sanctioned, or otherwise having had any disciplinary action taken by any other licensing authority in this or any other state; or

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(9) Knowingly making any misleading, false, or deceptive statement on any application for a license under this chapter."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-6-20, relating to effect of revocation of auctioneer's license on licenses of apprentice auctioneers, as follows:
"43-6-20. The revocation of an auctioneer's license shall automatically suspend every apprentice auctioneer's license granted to any person by virtue of his employment by the auctioneer whose license has been revoked. The apprentice auctioneer may retain his license by transferring to the employment of another licensed auctioneer within 90 days Reserved."
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-6-21, relating to notification of change of address and effect of apprentice's leaving auctioneer, as follows:
"43-6-21. (a) Should the auctioneer change his or her place of business, he or she shall notify the commission in writing within ten days of such change, and thereupon a new pocket card shall be granted to the auctioneer and to his apprentice auctioneers. (b) When an apprentice auctioneer is discharged or terminates his employment with the auctioneer for any reason, it shall be the immediate duty of the auctioneer to deliver or mail by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the commission the license of the apprentice auctioneer. It shall be unlawful for any apprentice auctioneer to perform any of the acts contemplated by this chapter, either directly or indirectly under authority of his license, until the apprentice auctioneer receives a new license bearing the name and address of his new employer. No more than one license shall be issued to any apprentice auctioneer for the same period of time."
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 43-6-22, relating to prerequisite for bringing action for compensation and power of commission to sue for violation, as follows:
"(a) No person shall bring or maintain any action in the courts of this state for the collection of compensation for the performance of any of the acts mentioned in this chapter without alleging and proving that he or she was a duly licensed auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer at the time the alleged cause of action arose."
SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-6-25, relating to penalty, as follows:

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"43-6-25. Any person or corporation acting as an auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer within the meaning of this chapter without a license and any person who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000.00, by imprisonment for a term not to exceed 90 days, or both."

SECTION 13. 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke
Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport N Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman N Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 2.

HB 1042, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Murphy of the 27th asked unanimous consent that HB 737 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

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HB 737. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Spencer of the 180th, Powell of the 32nd and Mitchell of the 88th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to malt beverages, so as to allow malt beverages produced in private residences to be transported to other locations and consumed by the producer and other individuals; to clarify certain provisions relating to the duties of a local governing authority desiring to allow home-brew special events to be conducted within its jurisdiction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Murphy of the 27th.
The Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee offered the following substitute to HB 737:
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 change certain provisions relative to the regulation of alcoholic beverages; to repeal and reserve Code Section 3-3-24.1, relating to a definition and a penalty; to allow certain quantities of malt beverages produced in private residences to be transported to locations other than those at which home-brew special events are being held; to clarify certain provisions relating to the duties of a local governing authority desiring to allow home-brew special events to be conducted within its jurisdiction; 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 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, is amended by repealing and reserving Code Section 3-3-24.1, relating to a definition and penalty, as follows:
"3-3-24.1. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the term 'business establishment primarily engaged in the retail sale of alcoholic beverages in unbroken packages' means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other business entity which derives from its retail sale of alcoholic beverages in unbroken packages at least 75 percent of its total annual gross income. (b) Reserved. (c) Any person violating this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, except that the violation of this Code section by a person under 17 years of age shall constitute a delinquent act under Chapter 11 of Title 15 and not a misdemeanor Reserved."

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SECTION 2.
Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 3-5-4, relating to production of malt beverages in private residences, consumption, and home-brew special events, as follows:
"3-5-4. (a)(1) Malt beverages may be produced by a person in his or her private residence subject to the limitations provided in this Code section. (2) The total quantity of malt beverages that may be produced in any private residence shall be as follows: (A) Not more than 100 gallons per calendar year if there is only one person of legal drinking age living in such residence; or (B) Not more than 200 gallons per calendar year if there are two or more persons of legal drinking age living in such residence; provided, however, that no more than 50 gallons shall be produced in a 90 day period.
(b) Except as provided for in subsection subsections (d) and (e) of this Code section, malt beverages produced in compliance with this Code section may only be consumed at the residence where produced. and Such malt beverages may only be consumed by persons of legal drinking age. (c) Malt beverages produced under the provisions of this Code section may be removed from the residence where produced for transportation and delivery by the producer for use at home-brew special events in a quantity not to exceed 25 gallons, provided that such malt beverages are securely sealed in one or more containers and clearly labeled with the following information:
(1) The name of the producer; (2) The address of the residence at which it was produced; (3) The name and address of the home-brew special event to which it is being transported; and (4) The permit number under which the home-brew special event is being held. If transported in a motor vehicle, the securely sealed containers shall be placed in a locked glove compartment, a locked trunk, or the area behind the last upright seat of a motor vehicle that is not equipped with a trunk. (d) Malt beverages produced under the provisions of this Code section may be removed from the residence where produced for transportation and delivery by the producer to a location not licensed under this title and for which a permit has not been issued pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section; provided that not more than 128 ounces of such malt beverages produced in the same residence shall be transported at one time; and provided, further, that such malt beverages shall be securely sealed in one or more containers and clearly labeled with the following information: (1) The name of the producer; and (2) The address of the residence at which it was produced. If transported in a motor vehicle, the securely sealed containers shall be placed in a locked glove compartment, a locked trunk, or the area behind the last upright seat of a motor vehicle that is not equipped with a trunk.

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(d)(e)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title to the contrary, in all counties and municipalities in which the sale of malt beverages is lawful, the local governing authority may issue a home-brew special event permit for the holding of home-brew special events, including contests, tastings, and judgings. at locations not otherwise licensed under this title. The local governing authority shall specify by ordinance or resolution Any governing authority desiring to allow home-brew special events to be held within its jurisdiction shall provide by resolution or ordinance for the issuance of home-brew special event permits and shall specify the events that shall qualify as home-brew special events. A home-brew special event permit shall cost $50.00 and shall be valid for not more than six events per calendar year. (2) Home-brew special events shall not be held at any location licensed under this title. (2)(3) Consumption of malt beverages at home-brew special events shall be limited solely to malt beverages produced pursuant to this Code section, and such malt beverages shall only be consumed by the participants in and judges of the home-brew special events. (3) Any local governing authority that issues home-brew special event permits shall adopt ordinances or resolutions governing home-brew special events. (e)(f) Malt beverages produced pursuant to this Code section shall not be sold, offered for sale, or made available for consumption by the general public."

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate N Thompson, B

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Y Crosby Y Davenport N Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E N Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 5.

HB 737, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Beach of the 21st asked unanimous consent that HB 973 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 973. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Willard of the 51st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Dempsey of the 13th and Evans of the 42nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7B of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to false Medicaid claims, so as to provide for changes to civil penalties for false or fraudulent Medicaid claims; to provide for a definition; to revise certain provisions relating to when the court shall dismiss a civil action or claim; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Beach of the 21st.

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate

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Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 1.

HB 973, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Thompson of the 14th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that HB 295 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 295. By Representatives Battles of the 15th and Powell of the 171st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of provisions regarding ad valorem taxation, assessment, and appeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Balfour of the 9th.

The Senate Committee on Finance offered the following substitute to HB 295:

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 for the comprehensive revision of provisions regarding ad valorem taxation, assessment, and appeal; to provide for electronic notice of certain tax bills or delinquent notices; to change certain provisions regarding the publication of ad valorem tax rates; to change certain provisions relating to interest on unpaid ad valorem taxes; to change certain provisions regarding penalties for certain incomplete or improper tax digests; to change certain provisions relating to joint county appraisal staffs and contracting for advice and assistance; to change certain provisions relating to ascertainment of taxable property, assessments and penalties against unreturned property,

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and changing valuations established by appeal; to repeal certain provisions regarding unreturned property in counties having a population of 600,000 or more; to change certain provisions relating to the time for completion of revision and assessment of returns and submission of completed tax digest to the state revenue commissioner; to change certain provisions relating to the annual notice of current assessment; to provide a cause of action for failure to provide requested information; to revise substantially certain provisions relating to county boards of equalization and ad valorem tax appeals; to change certain provisions relating to examination of county tax digests by the state revenue commissioner and provide that certain assessments and penalties shall not apply during a specified period of time; to change certain provisions relating to the levy and collection of tax by municipalities for independent school systems; to change certain provisions relating to the issuance of mobile home location permits; to provide for increased criminal penalties for failure to attach and display certain mobile home decals; to change certain provisions relating to mobile home tax returns and decal application and issuance; to change certain provisions relating to real estate transfer tax exemptions; to change certain provisions relating to real estate transfer tax payment as certain filing prerequisites; to provide for powers, duties, and authority of the Department of Revenue and the state revenue commissioner; 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. Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended in Code Section 48-3-3, relating to issuance of tax executions, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (e) as follows:
"(e)(1)(A) Whenever technologically feasible, the tax collector or tax commissioner, at the time tax bills or any subsequent delinquent notices are mailed, shall also mail such bills or notices to any new owner that at that time appear in the records of the county board of tax assessors. The bills or notices shall be mailed to the address of record as found in the county board of tax assessors' records.
(B)(i) In the discretion of the tax commissioner, a taxpayer shall have the option of receiving tax bills or subsequent delinquent notices via electronic transmission in lieu of receiving a paper bill via first-class mail. The subject line of such transmission shall show the words 'STATUTORY ELECTRONIC SERVICE' in capital letters, and the date shown on such transmission shall serve as a postmark. In any instance where such transmission proves undeliverable, the tax commissioner shall mail such tax bill or subsequent delinquent notice to the address of record as found in the county board of tax assessors' records. (ii) The commissioner shall develop and make available to tax commissioners a suitable form for use by taxpayers in exercising the option to receive tax bills or subsequent delinquent notices via electronic transmission."

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SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-32, relating to publication of ad valorem tax rates, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b)(1) Each levying authority and each recommending authority shall cause a report to be published in a newspaper of general circulation throughout the county and posted on such authority's website, if available:
(1)(A) At least two weeks one week prior to the certification of any recommending authority to the levying authority of such recommending authority's recommended school tax for the support and maintenance of education pursuant to Article VIII, Section VI, Paragraph I of the Constitution; and (2)(B) At least two weeks one week prior to the establishment by each levying authority of the millage rates for ad valorem taxes for educational purposes and ad valorem taxes for purposes other than educational purposes for the current calendar year. (2) Such reports shall be in a prominent location in such newspaper and shall not be included with legal advertisements and such reports shall be posted in a prominent location on such authority's website, if available. The size and location of the advertisements shall not be grounds for contesting the validity of the levy."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-148, relating to interest on unpaid ad valorem taxes, by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(3) In the discretion of the tax commissioner, a taxpayer shall have the option of receiving notices of taxes due via electronic transmission in lieu of receiving a paper bill via first-class mail. The subject line of such transmission shall show the words 'STATUTORY ELECTRONIC SERVICE' in capital letters and the date shown on such transmission shall serve as a postmark. In any instance where such transmission proves undeliverable, the tax commissioner shall mail a bill to the address of record as found in the county board of tax assessors' records. After notices of taxes due are mailed out, each Each taxpayer shall be afforded 60 days from date of postmark to make full payment of taxes due before the taxes shall bear interest as provided in this Code section. This paragraph shall not apply in those counties in which a lesser time has been provided by law."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-205, relating to penalties for certain incomplete or improper tax digests, by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) If a tax receiver or tax commissioner fails to have his or her digest completed and deposited by August September 1 in each year, unless excused by provisions of law or by the commissioner, he such tax receiver or tax commissioner shall forfeit one-tenth of his or her commissions for each week's delay. If the delay extends beyond 30 days he such tax receiver or tax commissioner shall forfeit one-half of his or her commissions. If the delay extends beyond the time when the Governor and commissioner fix the rate

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percentage, he such tax receiver or tax commissioner shall forfeit all his such tax receiver's or tax commissioner's commissions."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-5-265, relating to joint county appraisal staffs and contracting for advice and assistance, as follows:
"48-5-265. (a)(1) The governing authorities of any two or more Contiguous Class I counties may join together and contract to by intergovernmental agreement create a joint county property appraisal staff following consultation with the county boards of tax assessors of such counties. Under any such contract intergovernmental agreement, the parcels of real property within the contracting counties subject to the intergovernmental agreement shall be totaled, and the counties shall be deemed one county for purposes of determining the class of the counties, the resulting minimum staff requirements, and the amount of money to be received from the department. The costs of the joint county property appraisal staff shall be shared, each county's share to be based upon the ratio which the number of parcels of real property in each contracting county bears to the total number of parcels of real property in all the contracting counties. Any number of Class I counties may join together to create a joint county property appraisal staff determined in the intergovernmental agreement. (2) The governing authorities of any two or more counties may execute an intergovernmental agreement to provide for the sharing of one or more designated members of property appraisal staff following consultation with the county boards of tax assessors of such counties. The costs of such shared staff members shall be determined in the intergovernmental agreement.
(b) The governing authorities of any two or more counties may join together and by intergovernmental agreement Each Class I county may contract with a contiguous county which has a minimum county property appraisal staff to carry out this part following consultation with the county boards of tax assessors of such counties. Counties contracting in this manner All counties subject to an intergovernmental agreement under this subsection shall retain their separate character for the purpose of determining the class and minimum staff requirements for each contracting county.
(c)(1) Any Each Class I county, at its discretion, may enter into contracts with persons to render advice or assistance to the county board of tax assessors and to the county board of equalization in the assessment and equalization of taxes and to perform such other ministerial duties as are necessary and appropriate to carry out this part, the establishment of property valuations, or the defense of such valuations. Such advice and assistance shall be in compliance with the laws of this state and the rules and regulations of the commissioner. Individuals performing services under such contracts shall complete satisfactorily such training courses as directed by the commissioner. The function of any person contracting to render such services shall be advisory or ministerial, only and the final decision as to the amount of assessments and the equalization of assessments shall be made by the county board of tax

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assessors and the county board of equalization and shall be set forth in the minutes of the county board of tax assessors. (2) No contract entered into pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall contain any provision authorizing payment to any person contracted with, or to any person employed by any person contracted with, upon a percentage basis or upon any basis under which compensation is dependent or conditioned in any way upon increasing or decreasing the aggregate assessment of property in the county. Any contract or provision of a contract which is in violation of this paragraph is shall be void and unenforceable."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-299, relating to ascertainment of taxable property, assessments and penalties against unreturned property, and changing valuations established by appeal, by revising subsections (b) and (c) as follows:
"(b)(1) In all cases where unreturned property is assessed by the county board of tax assessors after the time provided by law for making tax returns has expired, the board shall add to the amount of state and county taxes due a penalty of 10 percent of the amount of the tax due or, if the principal sum of the tax so assessed is less than $10.00 in amount, a penalty of $1.00. The penalty provided in this subsection shall be collected by the tax collector or the tax commissioner and in all cases shall be paid into the county treasury and shall remain the property of the county.
(2)(A) The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection to the contrary notwithstanding, this paragraph shall apply with respect to counties having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census. (B) In all cases in which unreturned property is assessed by the board after the time provided by law for making tax returns has expired, the board shall add to the assessment of the property a penalty of 10 percent, which shall be included as a part of the taxable value for the year. (c) Real property, When the value of which was real property is reduced and that reduction is established by an appeal as the result of either any appeal decision rendered pursuant to Code Section 48-5-311 or stipulated by agreement of the parties to such an appeal that this subsection shall apply in any year, and that real property has not been returned by the taxpayer at a different value during the next two successive years, then the valuation so established by such decision or agreement may not be changed by the board of tax assessors during such two years for the sole purpose of changing the valuation so established or by such decision or agreement rendered in an appeal to the board of equalization or superior court. In such cases, before changing such value or decision, the board of assessors shall first conduct an investigation into factors currently affecting the fair market value. The investigation necessary shall include, but not be limited to, a visual on-site inspection of the property to ascertain if there have been any additions, deletions, or improvements to such property or the occurrence of other factors that might substantially affect the current fair market value of such property. If

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a review to determine if there are any errors in the description and characterization of such property in the files and records of the board of tax assessors discloses any errors, such errors shall not be the sole sufficient basis for increasing the valuation during the two-year period."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-5-302, relating to the time for completion of revision and assessment of returns and submission of completed tax digest to the state revenue commissioner, as follows:
"48-5-302. Each county board of tax assessors shall complete its revision and assessment of the returns of taxpayers in its respective county by July 1 15 of each year, except that, in all counties providing for the collection and payment of ad valorem taxes in installments, such date shall be June 1 of each year. The tax receiver or tax commissioner shall then immediately forward one copy of the completed digest to the commissioner for examination and approval."
SECTION 8. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-306, relating to annual notice of current assessment, by revising division (b)(2)(A)(iii), subparagraph (b)(2)(B), and subsection (d) as follows:
"(iii) For a parcel of nonhomestead property with a fair market value in excess of $1 million $750,000.00, to a hearing officer with appeal to the superior court." "(B) The notice shall also contain the following statement statements in bold print: 'The estimate of your ad valorem tax bill for the current year is based on the previous or most applicable year's millage rate and the fair market value contained in this notice. The actual tax bill you receive may be more or less than this estimate. This estimate may not include all eligible exemptions.'" "(d) Records and information availability. Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 50-18-71, in the case of all public records and information of the county board of tax assessors pertaining to the appraisal and assessment of real property: (1) The taxpayer may request, and the county board of tax assessors shall provide within ten business days, copies of such public records and information, including, but not limited to, a description of the methodology used by the board of tax assessors in setting the property's fair market value and testing uniformity, all documents reviewed in making the assessment, the address and parcel identification number of all real property utilized as qualified comparable properties, and all factors considered in establishing the new assessment, at a uniform copying fee not to exceed 25 per page; and (2) No additional charges or fees may be collected from the taxpayer for reasonable search, retrieval, or other administrative costs associated with providing such public records and information; and (3)(A) The superior courts of this state shall have jurisdiction in law and in equity

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to entertain actions against the board of tax assessors to enforce compliance with the provisions of this subsection. Such actions may be brought by any person, firm, corporation, or other entity. (B) In any action brought to enforce the provisions of this subsection in which the court determines that either party acted without substantial justification either in not complying with this subsection or in instituting the litigation, the court shall, unless it finds that special circumstances exist, assess in favor of the complaining party reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred. Whether the position of the complaining party was substantially justified shall be determined on the basis of the record as a whole which is made in the proceeding for which fees and other expenses are sought. (C) Any agency or person who provides access to information in good faith reliance on the requirements of this subsection shall not be liable in any action on account of such decision."
SECTION 9. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-5-311, relating to county boards of equalization and ad valorem tax appeals, as follows:
"48-5-311. (a) Establishment of boards of equalization.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, there is established in each county of the this state a county board of equalization to consist of three members and three alternate members appointed in the manner and for the term set forth in this Code section. In those counties having more than 10,000 parcels of real property, the county governing authority, by appropriate resolution adopted on or before November 1 of each year, may elect to have selected one additional county board of equalization for each 10,000 parcels of real property in the county or for any part of a number of parcels in the county exceeding 10,000 parcels. (1.1) The grand jury shall be authorized to conduct a hearing following its receipt of the report of the clerk of the superior court under paragraph (3) of subsection (j) of this Code section and to remove one or more members of the board of equalization for failure to perform the duties under this Code section. (2) Notwithstanding any part of this subsection to the contrary, at any time the governing authority of a county makes a request to the grand jury of the county for additional alternate members of boards of equalization, the grand jury shall appoint the number of alternate members so requested to each board of equalization, such number not to exceed a maximum of 21 alternate members for each of the boards. The alternate members of the boards shall be duly qualified and authorized to serve on any of the boards of equalization of the county. The grand jury of any such county members of each board of equalization may designate a chairperson and two vice chairpersons of each such board of equalization. The chairperson and vice chairpersons shall be vested with full administrative authority in calling and conducting the business of the board. The clerk of the superior court shall have

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administrative authority in all matters governing the conduct and business of the boards of equalization so as to provide oversight and supervision of such boards and scheduling of appeals. Any combination of members or alternate members of any such board of equalization of the county shall be competent to exercise the power and authority of the board. Any person designated as an alternate member of any such board of equalization of the county shall be competent to serve in such capacity as provided in this Code section upon appointment and taking of oath. (3) Notwithstanding any provision of this subsection to the contrary, in any county of this state having a population of 400,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1990 or any future such census, the governing authority of the county, by appropriate resolution adopted on or before November 1 of each year, may elect to have selected one additional county board of equalization for each 10,000 parcels of real property in the county or for any part of a number of parcels in the county exceeding 10,000 parcels. In addition to the foregoing, any two members of a county board of equalization of the county may decide an appeal from an assessment, notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code section. The decision shall be in writing and signed by at least two members of the board of equalization; and, except for the number of members necessary to decide an appeal, the decision shall conform to the requirements of this Code section. (4) The governing authorities of two or more counties may by intergovernmental agreement establish regional boards of equalization for such counties which shall operate in the same manner and be subject to all of the requirements of this Code section specified for county boards of equalization. The intergovernmental agreement shall specify the manner in which the members of the regional board shall be appointed by the grand jury of each of the counties and shall specify which clerk of the superior court shall have oversight over and supervision of such regional board. All hearings and appeals before a regional board shall be conducted in the county in which the property which is the subject of the hearing or appeal is located. (b) Qualifications of board of equalization members. (1) Each person who is, in the judgment of the appointing grand jury, qualified and competent to serve as a grand juror, who is the owner of real property located in the county where such person is appointed to serve, or, in the case of a regional board of equalization, is the owner of real property located in any county in the region where such person is appointed to serve, and who is at least a high school graduate shall be qualified, competent, and compellable to serve as a member or alternate member of the county board of equalization. No member of the governing authority of a county, municipality, or consolidated government; member of a county or independent board of education; member of the county board of tax assessors; employee of the county board of tax assessors; or county tax appraiser shall be competent to serve as a member or alternate member of the county board of equalization.
(2)(A) Each person seeking to be appointed as a member or alternate member of a county board of equalization shall, not later than immediately prior to the time of their appointment under subsection (c) of this Code section, file with the clerk of the

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superior court a uniform application form which shall be a public record. The commissioner shall design the form which indicates the applicant's education, employment background, experience, and qualifications for such appointment.
(B)(i) Within the first year after a member's initial appointment to the board of equalization on or after January 1, 1981, each member shall satisfactorily complete not less than 40 hours of instruction in appraisal and equalization processes and procedures, as prepared and required by the commissioner pursuant to Code Section 48-5-13. (ii) On or after January 1, 2015, following the completion of each term of office, a member shall, within the first year of appointment to the subsequent term of office, complete satisfactorily not less than 20 hours of instruction in appraisal and equalization processes and procedures, as prepared and required by the commissioner for newly appointed members. (iii) No person shall be eligible to hear an appeal as a member of a board of equalization unless, prior to hearing such appeal, that person shall satisfactorily complete the 20 hours of instruction in appraisal and equalization processes and procedures required under the applicable provisions of division (i) or (ii) of this subparagraph. (iv) The failure of any member to fulfill the requirements of the applicable provisions of division (i) or (ii) of this subparagraph shall render that member ineligible to serve on the board; and the vacancy created thereby shall be filled in the same manner as other vacancies on the board are filled. (B)(C)(i) No person shall be eligible to hear an appeal as a member of a board of equalization on or after January 1, 2011, unless prior to hearing such appeal, that person shall satisfactorily complete the 40 hours of instruction in appraisal and equalization processes and procedures required under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. Any person appointed to such board shall be required to complete annually a continuing education requirement of at least eight hours of instruction in appraisal and equalization procedures, as prepared and required by the commissioner pursuant to Code Section 48-5-13. (ii) The failure of any member to fulfill the requirements of division (i) of this subparagraph shall render that member ineligible to serve on the board; and the vacancy created thereby shall be filled in the same manner as other vacancies on the board are filled. (c) Appointment of board of equalization members. (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. (2) The grand jury in each county at any term of court preceding November 1 of 1991 shall select three persons who are otherwise qualified to serve as members of the county board of equalization and shall also select three persons who are otherwise qualified to serve as alternate members of the county board of equalization. The three

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individuals selected as alternates shall be designated as alternate one, alternate two, and alternate three, with the most recent appointee being alternate number three, the next most recent appointee being alternate number two, and the most senior appointee being alternate number one. One member and one alternate shall be appointed for terms of one year, one member and one alternate shall be appointed for two years, and one member and one alternate shall be appointed for three years. Each year thereafter, the grand jury of each county shall select one member and one alternate for three-year terms. (3) If a vacancy occurs on the county board of equalization, the individual designated as alternate one shall then serve as a member of the board of equalization for the unexpired term. If a vacancy occurs among the alternate members, the grand jury then in session or the next grand jury shall select an individual who is otherwise qualified to serve as an alternate member of the county board of equalization for the unexpired term. The individual so selected shall become alternate member three, and the other two alternates shall be redesignated appropriately. (4) Within five days after the names of the members and alternate members of the county board or boards of equalization have been selected, the clerk of the superior court shall issue and deliver cause such appointees to appear before the clerk of the superior court for the purpose of taking and executing in writing the oath of office. The clerk of the superior court may utilize any means necessary for such purpose, including, but not limited to, telephonic or other communication, regular first-class mail, or issuance of and delivery to the sheriff or deputy sheriff a precept containing the names of the persons so selected. Within ten days of receiving the precept, the sheriff or deputy sheriff shall cause the persons whose names are written on the precept to be served personally or by leaving the summons at their place of residence. The summons shall direct the persons named on the summons to appear before the clerk of the superior court on a date specified in the summons, which date shall not be later than December 15. (5) Each member and alternate member of the county board of equalization, on the date prescribed for appearance before the clerk of the superior court and before entering on the discharge of such member and alternate member's duties, shall take and execute in writing before the clerk of the superior court the following oath:
'I, _______________, agree to serve as a member of the board of equalization of the County of _______________ and will decide any issue put before me without favor or affection to any party and without prejudice for or against any party. I will follow and apply the laws of this state. I also agree not to discuss any case or any issue with any person other than members of the board of equalization except at any appeal hearing. I shall faithfully and impartially discharge my duties in accordance with the Constitution and laws of this state, to the best of my skill and knowledge. So help me God.
_________________________________ Signature of member or alternate member'

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In addition to the oath of office prescribed in this paragraph, the presiding or chief judge of the superior court or his or her designee shall charge each member and alternate member of the county board of equalization with the law and duties relating to such office. (d) Duties and powers of board of equalization members. (1) The county board of equalization shall hear and determine appeals from assessments and denials of homestead exemptions as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section. (2) If, in the course of determining an appeal, the county board of equalization finds reason to believe that the property involved in an appeal or the class of property in which is included the property involved in an appeal is not uniformly assessed with other property included in the digest, the board shall request the respective parties to the appeal to present relevant information with respect to that question. If the board determines that uniformity is not present, the board may order the county board of tax assessors to take such action as is necessary to obtain uniformity, except that, when a question of county-wide uniformity is considered by the board, the board may recommend a partial or total county-wide revaluation only upon a determination by a majority of all the members of the board that the clear and convincing weight of the evidence requires such action. The board of equalization may act pursuant to this paragraph whether or not the appellant has raised the issue of uniformity. (3) The board shall establish procedures which comply strictly with the regulations promulgated by the commissioner pursuant to subparagraph (e)(5)(B) (e)(1)(D) of this Code section for the conducting of appeals before the board. The procedures shall be entered into the minutes of the board, and a copy of the procedures shall be made available to any individual upon request.
(4)(A) The clerk of the superior court shall have oversight over and supervision of all boards of equalization of the county and hearing officers. This oversight and supervision shall include, but not be limited to, requiring appointment of members of county boards of equalization by the grand jury; giving the notice of the appointment of members and alternates of the county board of equalization by the county grand jury as required by Code Section 15-12-81; collecting the names of possible appointees; collecting information from possible appointees as to their qualifications; presenting the names of the possible appointees to the county grand jury; processing the appointments as required by paragraph (4) of subsection (c) of this Code section, including administering the oath of office to the newly appointed members and alternates of the county board of equalization as required by paragraph (5) of such subsection; instructing the newly appointed members and alternates as to the training they must receive and the operations of the county board of equalization; presenting to the grand jury of the county the names of possible appointees to fill vacancies as provided in paragraph (3) of such subsection; maintaining a roster of board members and alternates, maintaining a record showing that the board members and alternates completed training, keeping attendance records of board members and alternates for the purpose of payment for service, and

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maintaining the uniform application forms and keeping a record of the appointment dates of board members and alternates and their terms in office; and informing the county board of equalization that it must establish by regulation procedures for conducting appeals before the board as required by paragraph (3) of this subsection (d) of this Code section. Oversight and supervision shall also include the scheduling of board hearings, assistance in scheduling hearings before hearing officers, and giving notice of the date, time, and place of hearings to the taxpayers and the county board of tax assessors and giving notice of the decisions of the county board of equalization or hearing officer to the taxpayer and county board of tax assessors as required by division (e)(6)(D)(i) of this Code section. (B) The county governing authority shall provide any resources to the clerk of superior court that are required to be provided by paragraph (7) of subsection (e) of this Code section. (C) The county governing authority shall provide to the clerk of superior court facilities and secretarial and clerical help for appeals pursuant to subsection (e.1) of this Code section. (D) The clerk of superior court shall maintain any county records of all notices to the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney, of certified receipts of returned or unclaimed mail, and from the hearings before the board of equalization and before hearing officers until for 12 months after the deadline to file any appeal to the superior court expires. If an appeal is not filed to the superior court, the clerk of superior court is authorized to properly destroy any records from the hearings before the county board of equalization or hearing officers but shall maintain records of all notices to the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney and certified receipts of returned or unclaimed mail for 12 months. If an appeal to the superior court is filed, the clerk of superior court shall file such appeal and records in the civil action that is considered open by the clerk of superior court for such appeal, and such records shall become part of the record on appeal in accordance with paragraph (2) of subsection (g) of this Code section. (e) Appeal. (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 of assessment for a parcel of nonhomestead real property with a fair market value in excess of $1 million $750,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under Code Section 48-5-306, and any contiguous nonhomestead real property owned by the same taxpayer, pursuant to subsection (e.1) of this Code

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section. (A.1) The commissioner shall establish by rule and regulation a uniform appeal form that the taxpayer may use. (B) In addition to the grounds enumerated in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, any taxpayer having property that is located within a municipality, the boundaries of which municipality extend into more than one county, may also appeal from an assessment on such property by the county board of tax assessors to the county board of equalization or to a hearing officer as to matters of uniformity of assessment of such property with other properties located within such municipality, and any uniformity adjustments to the assessment that may result from such appeal shall only apply for municipal ad valorem tax purposes. (B.1) The taxpayer or his or her agent or representative may submit in support of his or her appeal an appraisal 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 which was performed not later than nine months prior to the date of assessment. The board shall consider the appraisal upon request. Within 45 days of the receipt of the taxpayer's appraisal, the board shall notify the taxpayer or his or her agent or representative of acceptance of the appraisal, or notify the taxpayer or his or her agent or representative of the reasons for rejection. (C) Appeals to the county board of equalization shall be conducted in the manner provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection. Appeals to a hearing officer shall be conducted in the manner specified in subsection (e.1) of this Code section. Appeals to an arbitrator shall be conducted in the manner specified in subsection (f) of this Code section. Such appeal proceedings shall be conducted between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. on a business day. Following the notification of the taxpayer of the date and time of such taxpayer's scheduled hearing, the taxpayer shall be authorized to exercise a one-time option of changing the date and time of the taxpayer's scheduled hearing to a day and time acceptable to the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors. The clerk of the superior court shall grant additional extensions to the taxpayer or the county board of tax assessors for good cause shown, or by agreement of the parties. (D) The commissioner, by regulation, shall adopt uniform procedures and standards which shall be followed by county boards of equalization, hearing officers, and arbitrators in determining appeals. Such rules shall be updated and revised periodically and reviewed no less frequently than every five years. The commissioner shall publish and update annually a manual for use by county boards of equalization. (2)(A) An appeal 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 board of tax assessors a notice of appeal within 45 days from the date of mailing the notice pursuant to Code Section 48-5-306. A written objection to an assessment of real property received by a county board of tax assessors stating the location of the real property and the identification number, if

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any, contained in the tax notice shall be deemed a notice of appeal by the taxpayer under the grounds listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection. A written objection to an assessment of personal property received by a county board of tax assessors giving the account number, if any, contained in the tax notice and stating that the objection is to an assessment of personal property shall be deemed a notice of appeal by the taxpayer under the grounds listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection. The county board of tax assessors shall review the valuation or denial in question, and, if any changes or corrections are made in the valuation or decision in question, the board shall send a notice of the changes or corrections to the taxpayer pursuant to Code Section 48-5-306. Such notice shall also explain the taxpayer's right to appeal to the county board of equalization as provided in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph if the taxpayer is dissatisfied with the changes or corrections made by the county board of tax assessors. (B) If no changes or corrections are made in the valuation or decision, the county board of tax assessors shall send written notice thereof to the taxpayer, to any authorized agent or representative of the taxpayer who the taxpayer has requested that such notice be sent, and to the county board of equalization which notice shall also constitute the taxpayer's appeal to the county board of equalization without the necessity of the taxpayer's filing any additional notice of appeal to the county board of tax assessors or to the county board of equalization. The county board of tax assessors shall also send or deliver all necessary papers to the county board of equalization. If, however, the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors execute a signed agreement as to valuation, the appeal shall terminate as of the date of such signed agreement. (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. The commissioner shall develop and make available to county boards of tax assessors a suitable form which shall be used in such notification to the taxpayer. The notice shall be sent by regular mail properly addressed to the address or addresses the taxpayer provided to the county board of tax assessors and to any authorized agent or representative of the taxpayer who the taxpayer has requested that such notice be sent. 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 notify the county board of tax assessors to continue the taxpayer's appeal to the county board of tax assessors equalization 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 board of tax assessors a written notice of appeal continuance. The county board of tax assessors shall send or deliver the notice of appeal and all necessary papers to the county board of equalization. (D) The written notice to the taxpayer required by this paragraph shall contain a statement of the grounds for rejection of any position the taxpayer has asserted with regard to the valuation of the property. No addition to or amendment of such grounds as to such position shall be permitted before the county board of

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equalization. (3)(A) In any each year in which no county-wide revaluation is implemented, the county board of tax assessors shall make its determination and notify the taxpayer within 180 days after receipt of the taxpayer's notice of appeal. If the county board of tax assessors fails to respond to the taxpayer within such 180 day period during such year, the appeal shall be automatically referred to the county board of equalization property valuation submitted by the taxpayer shall become the assessed fair market value for the taxpayer's property for the tax year under appeal only if a property valuation was submitted by the taxpayer. (B) In any county in which the number of appeals exceeds a number equal to or greater than 3 percent of the total number of parcels in the county or the sum of the current assessed value of the parcels under appeal is equal to or greater than 3 percent of the gross tax digest of the county, the county board of tax assessors shall be granted an additional 180 day period to make its determination and notify the taxpayer. Such additional period shall commence immediately following the last day of the 180 days provided for under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. If the county board of tax assessors fails to make its determination and notify the taxpayer or the taxpayer's attorney not later than the last day of such additional 180 day period, the most recent property tax valuation asserted by the taxpayer on the property tax return or on appeal shall prevail and shall be deemed the value established on such appeal unless a time extension is granted under subparagraph (C) of this paragraph. If no such assertion of value was submitted by the taxpayer, the appeal shall be forwarded to the county board of equalization. (C) Upon a sufficient showing of good cause by reason of unforeseen circumstances proven to the commissioner prior to the expiration of the additional 180 day period provided for under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, the commissioner shall be authorized to provide for a time extension beyond the end of such additional 180 day period. The duration of any such time extension shall be specified in writing by the commissioner and shall also be posted on the website of the county board of tax assessors if such a website is available. If the county board of tax assessors fails to make its determination and notify the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney not later than the last day of such time extension, the most recent property tax valuation asserted by the taxpayer on the property tax return or on appeal shall prevail and shall be deemed the value established on such appeal. If no such assertion of value was submitted by the taxpayer, the appeal shall be forwarded to the county board of equalization. In addition, the commissioner shall be authorized to require additional training or require such other remediation as the commissioner may deem appropriate for failure to meet the deadline imposed by the commissioner under this subparagraph. (4) The determination by the county board of tax assessors of questions of factual characteristics of the property under appeal, as opposed to questions of value, shall be prima-facie correct in any appeal to the county board of equalization. However, the board of tax assessors shall have the burden of proving its opinions of value and the

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validity of its proposed assessment by a preponderance of evidence. (5) The county board of equalization shall determine all questions presented to it on the basis of the best information available to the board.
(6)(A) Within 15 days of the receipt of the notice of appeal, the county board of equalization shall set a date for a hearing on the questions presented and shall so notify the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors in writing. Such notice shall be sent by first-class mail to the taxpayer and to any authorized agent or representative of the taxpayer who the taxpayer has requested that such notice be sent. Such notice shall be transmitted by e-mail to the county board of tax assessors if such board has adopted a written policy consenting to electronic service, and, if it has not, then such notice shall be sent to such board by first-class mail or intergovernmental mail. Such written notice shall advise each party that they may request a list of witnesses, documents, or other written evidence to be presented at the hearing by the other party, which shall be provided to the requesting party not less than seven days prior to the time of the hearing. Any failure to comply with this requirement shall be grounds for an automatic continuance or for exclusion of such witness, documents, or other written evidence. A taxpayer may appear before the board of equalization concerning any appeal in person, by his or her authorized agent or representative, or both. The taxpayer shall specify in writing to the board of equalization the name of any such agent or representative prior to any appearance by the agent or representative before the board. (B) Within 30 days of the date of notification to the taxpayer of the hearing required in this paragraph but not earlier than 20 days from the date of such notification to the taxpayer, the county board of equalization shall hold such hearing to determine the questions presented. (C) If more than one contiguous property of a taxpayer is under appeal, the board of equalization shall, upon request of the taxpayer, consolidate all such appeals in one hearing and render separate decisions as to each parcel or item of property. Any appeal from such a consolidated board of equalization hearing to the superior court as provided in this subsection shall constitute a single civil action, and, unless the taxpayer specifically so indicates in his or her notice of appeal, shall apply to all such parcels or items of property.
(D)(i) The board of equalization shall render announce its decision on each appeal at the conclusion of the hearing under held in accordance with subparagraph (B) of this paragraph before proceeding with another hearing. The decision of the county board of equalization shall be in writing, shall be signed by each member of the board, shall specifically decide each question presented by the appeal, shall specify the reason or reasons for each such decision as to the specific issues of taxability, uniformity of assessment, value, or denial of homestead exemptions depending upon the specific issue or issues raised by the taxpayer in the course of such taxpayer's appeal, shall state that with respect to the appeal no member of the board is disqualified from acting by virtue of subsection (j) of this Code section, and shall certify the date on which notice of the decision is given to the parties.

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Notice of the decision shall be delivered by hand to each party, with written receipt, or given to each party by sending a copy of the decision by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the appellant and by filing the original copy of the decision with the county board of tax assessors. Each of the three members of the county board of equalization must be present and must participate in the deliberations on any appeal. A majority vote shall be required in any matter. All three members of the board must shall sign the decision indicating their vote. (ii) Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (g)(4)(B) of this Code section, the county board of tax assessors shall use the valuation of the county board of equalization in compiling the tax digest for the county for the year in question and shall indicate such valuation as the previous year's value on the property tax notice of assessment of such taxpayer for the immediately following year rather than substituting the valuation which was changed by the county board of equalization.
(iii)(I) If the county's tax bills are issued before the county board of equalization has rendered decision on property which is on appeal an appeal has been finally determined, the county board of tax assessors shall specify to the county tax commissioner the lesser of the valuation in the year preceding the year in which the appeal was filed last year for which taxes were finally determined to be due on the property or 85 percent of the current year's value, unless the property in issue is homestead property and has been issued a building permit and structural improvements have occurred, or structural improvements have been made without a building permit, in which case, it shall specify 85 percent of the current year's valuation as set by the county board of assessors. Depending on the circumstances of the property, this amount shall be the basis for a temporary tax bill to be issued; provided, however, that the a nonhomestead owner of a single property valued at $2 million or more may elect to pay the temporary tax bill which specifies 85 percent of the current year's valuation; or, such owner may elect to pay the amount of the difference between the 85 percent tax bill based on the current year's valuation and the tax bill based on the valuation from the last year for which taxes were finally determined to be due on the property in conjunction with the amount of the tax bill based on valuation from the last year for which taxes were finally determined to be due on the property, to the tax commissioner's office. Only the amount which represents the difference between the tax bill based on the current year's valuation and the tax bill based on the valuation from the last year for which taxes were finally determined to be due will be held in an escrow account by the tax commissioner's office. Once the appeal is concluded, the escrowed funds shall be released by the tax commissioner's office to the prevailing party. The taxpayer may elect to pay the temporary tax bill in the amount of 100 percent of the current year's valuation if no substantial property improvement has occurred. The county tax commissioner shall have the authority to adjust such tax bill to reflect the 100 percent value as requested by the taxpayer. Such tax bill shall be accompanied

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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. (II) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes a deduction reduction in taxes and creates a refund that is owed to the taxpayer shall be paid by the tax commissioner to the taxpayer, entity, or transferee who paid the taxes with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section. within 60 days from the date of the final determination of value. Such refund shall include interest on the amount of the deduction at the same rate 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 was due or was paid, whichever is later, through to the date paid or 60 days from the date of the final determination, whichever is earlier. In no event shall the amount of such interest exceed $150.00 for homestead property or $5,000.00 for nonhomestead property. Any refund paid after the sixtieth day shall accrue interest from the sixty-first day until paid with interest at the same rate specified in Code Section 48-2-35. The interest accrued after the sixtieth day and forward shall not be subject to the limits imposed by this subsection. The tax commissioner shall pay the tax refund and any interest for the refund from current collections in the same proportion for each of the levying authorities for whom the taxes were collected. (III) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes an increase in taxes and creates an additional billing shall be paid to the tax commissioner as any other tax due along with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section. as specified in Code Section 48-2-35. The tax commissioner shall adjust the tax bill, including interest, within 15 days from the date of the final determination of value and mail the adjusted bill to the taxpayer. Such interest shall accrue from November 15 of the taxable year in question or the final installment of the tax was due through to the date the bill was adjusted and mailed or 15 days from the date of the final determination, whichever is earlier. The interest computed on the additional billing shall in no event exceed $150.00 for homestead property or $5,000.00 for nonhomestead property. After the tax bill notice has been mailed out, the taxpayer shall be afforded 60 days from the date of the postmark to make full payment of the adjusted bill and interest. Once the 60 day payment period has expired, the bill shall be considered past due, and interest shall accrue as specified in Code Section 48-240 without limit until the bill is paid in full. Once past due, all other fees, penalties, late charges, and collection notices shall apply as prescribed in this chapter for the collection of delinquent taxes. (7) The clerk of the superior court shall furnish the county board of equalization necessary facilities and secretarial and clerical administrative help. The clerk of the superior court shall see that the records and information of the county board of tax assessors are transmitted to the county board of equalization. The county board of equalization must shall consider in the performance of its duties the information

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furnished by the county board of tax assessors and the taxpayer. (8) The taxpayer or his or her agent or representative may submit in support of his or her appeal the most current report of the sales ratio study for the county conducted pursuant to Code Section 48-5-274. The board must shall consider the study upon any such request. (9) If at any time during the appeal process to the county board of equalization and after certification by the county board of tax assessors to the county board of equalization, the county board of tax assessors and the taxpayer mutually agree in writing on the fair market value, then the county board of tax assessors, or the county board of equalization, as the case may be, shall enter the agreed amount in all appropriate records as the fair market value of the property under appeal, and the appeal shall be concluded. The provisions in subsection (c) of Code Section 48-5-299 shall apply to the valuation unless otherwise waived by both parties. (10) Within ten days of a final determination of value under this Code section with no further option to appeal, the county board of tax assessors shall forward that final determination of value to the tax commissioner. (e.1)(1) For any dispute involving the value or uniformity of a parcel of nonhomestead real property with a fair market value in excess of $1 million $750,000.00 as shown on the taxpayer's annual notice of current assessment under Code Section 48-5-306, at the option of the taxpayer, an appeal may be submitted to a hearing officer in accordance with this subsection. If such taxpayer owns nonhomestead real property contiguous to such qualified nonhomestead real property, at the option of the taxpayer, such contiguous property may be consolidated with the qualified property for purposes of the hearing under this subsection. (2) Individuals desiring to serve as hearing officers and who are either state certified general real property appraisers or state certified residential real property appraisers as classified by the Georgia Real Estate Commission and the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board shall complete and submit an application, a list of counties the hearing officer is willing to serve, disqualification questionnaire, and resume and be approved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission and the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board to serve as a hearing officer. Such board shall annually publish a list of qualified and approved hearing officers for Georgia. (3) The clerk of the superior court shall furnish any hearing officer so selected the necessary facilities. (4) An appeal shall be effected by e-mailing, if the county board of tax assessors has adopted a written policy consenting to electronic service, or by filing with the county board of tax assessors a notice of appeal to a hearing officer within 45 days from the date of mailing the notice of assessment pursuant to Code Section 48-5-306. A written objection to an assessment of real property received by a county board of tax assessors stating the taxpayer's election to appeal to a hearing officer and showing the location of the real property contained in the assessment notice shall be deemed a notice of appeal by the taxpayer. (5) The county board of tax assessors may for no more than 90 days review the

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taxpayer's written appeal, and if either changes or corrections are made by the county board of tax assessors, or if no changes are made, the board shall notify the taxpayer in writing of such changes the board's decision. If within 30 days of the mailing of such notice the taxpayer notifies the county board of tax assessors in writing that such changes or corrections are the board's decision is not acceptable, the county board of tax assessors shall, within 30 days of the date of mailing of such taxpayer's notification, send or deliver certify the notice of appeal and send or deliver all necessary papers to the clerk of the superior court and mail a copy to the taxpayer.
(6)(A) The clerk of superior court shall randomly select from such list a hearing officer who shall have experience or expertise in hearing or appraising the type of property that is the subject of appeal to hear the appeal, unless the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors mutually agree upon a hearing officer from such list. The clerk of the superior court shall notify the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney of the name of the hearing officer and transmit a copy of the hearing officer's disqualification questionnaire and resume provided for under paragraph (2) of this subsection. The hearing officer, in conjunction with all parties to the appeal, shall set a time and place to hear evidence and testimony from both parties. The hearing shall take place in the county where the property is located, or such other place as mutually agreed to by the parties and the hearing officer. The hearing officer shall provide electronic or written notice to the parties personally or by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery not less than ten days before the hearing. Such written notice shall advise each party that documents or other written evidence to be presented at the hearing by a party must be provided to the other party not less than seven days prior to the time of the hearing and that any failure to comply with this requirement shall be grounds for an automatic continuance or for exclusion of such documents or other written evidence. (B) If the clerk of the superior court, after a diligent search, cannot find a qualified hearing officer who is willing to serve, the clerk of the superior court shall transfer the certification of the appeal to the county or regional board of equalization and notify the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney and the county board of tax assessors of the transmittal of such appeal. (7) The hearing officer shall swear in all witnesses, perform the powers, duties, and authority of a county or regional board of equalization, and determine the fair market value of the real property based upon the testimony and evidence presented during the hearing. Any issues other than fair market value and uniformity raised in the appeal shall be preserved for appeal to the superior court. 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. At the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall notify both parties of the decision verbally and shall send the taxpayer both parties the decision in writing. (8) The taxpayer or the board of tax assessors may appeal the decision of the hearing officer to the superior court as provided in subsection (g) of this Code section. (9) If, at any time during the appeal under this subsection, the taxpayer and the

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county board of tax assessors execute a signed written agreement on the fair market value and any other issues raised,: the appeal shall terminate as of the date of such signed agreement; and the fair market value as set forth in such agreement shall become final; and subsection (c) of Code Section 48-5-299 shall apply. The provisions contained in this paragraph may be waived at any time by written consent of the taxpayer and the county board of tax assessors. (10) Each hearing officer shall be compensated by the county for time expended in considering appeals. The compensation shall be paid at a rate of not less than $75.00 per hour for the first hour and not less than $25.00 per hour for each hour thereafter as determined by the county governing authority or as may be agreed upon by the parties with the consent of the county governing authority. Compensation pursuant to this paragraph shall be paid from the county treasury upon certification by the hearing officer of the hours expended in hearing of appeals. The attendance at any training required by the commissioner shall be part of the qualifications of the hearing officer, and any nominal cost of such training shall be paid by the hearing officer. If the clerk of the superior court, after diligent search, cannot find a qualified hearing officer who is willing to serve, the clerk of the superior court shall notify the county board of tax assessors in writing. The county board of tax assessors shall then certify the appeal to the county or regional board of equalization. (11) The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations for the proper administration of this subsection, including, but not limited to, a uniform appeal form; qualifications; training, including an eight-hour course on Georgia property law, Georgia evidence law, preponderance of evidence, burden of proof, credibility of the witnesses, and weight of evidence; disqualification questionnaire; selection; removal; an annual continuing education requirement of at least four hours of instruction in recent legislation, current case law, and updates on appraisal and equalization procedures, as prepared and required by the commissioner; and any other matters necessary to the proper administration of this subsection. The failure of any hearing officer to fulfill the requirements of this paragraph shall render that person ineligible to serve. Such rules and regulations shall also include a uniform appeal form which shall require the initial assertion of a valuation of the property by the taxpayer. Any such assertion of value shall be subject to later revision by the taxpayer based upon written evidence. The commissioner shall seek input from all interested parties prior to such promulgation. (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.
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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 shall, within 45 days of the filing of the notice date of transmittal of the acknowledgment of receipt of the appeal, 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 of the date of transmittal of the acknowledgment of receipt of the appeal, the taxpayer shall pay to the clerk of the superior court the fees, if any, if the county board of tax 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 immediately forwarded to the board of equalization. Prior to appointment of the arbitrator and within 45 days of filing the notice of the acknowledgment of the receipt of the 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 within ten days of the date of such rejection a written notification by certified mail of such rejection to the taxpayer and the taxpayer's attorney of record, in which case the county board of tax assessors shall certify within 45 days 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 the taxpayer is not notified of a rejection of the taxpayer's appraisal within such ten-day period, the taxpayer's appraisal value shall become final. 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 the 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

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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 presiding or chief judge of the superior court of the circuit in which the property is located shall issue an order authorizing the arbitration. (B) At any point, the county board of tax assessors and the taxpayer may execute a signed, written agreement establishing the fair market value without entering into or completing the arbitration process. The fair market value as set forth in such agreement shall become the final value. (B)(C) The arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the following procedure:
(i) The county board of tax assessors shall, at the time the appeal is certified to the clerk of the superior court under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, provide to the taxpayer a notice of a meeting time and place to decide upon an arbitrator, to occur within 60 days after the date of sending the rejection of the taxpayer's certified appraisal. 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 and the county board of tax assessors. 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 presiding or chief judge of the superior court of the circuit in which the property is located within 30 days after the filing of a petition by either party; (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. 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. Such written notice shall advise each party that documents or other written evidence to be presented at the hearing by a party must be provided to the other party not less than seven days prior to the time of the hearing and that any failure to comply with this requirement, unless waived by mutual written agreement of such parties, shall be grounds for a continuance or for exclusion of such documents or other written evidence. The arbitrator, in consultation with the parties, may adjourn or postpone the hearing. Following 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 and the county board of tax assessors. The presiding or chief judge of the superior

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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 in which the property is located or such other place as may be agreed upon in writing by the parties; (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 single the final value for the property submitted by the board of assessors and a single the final value submitted by the taxpayer. The taxpayer shall be responsible for the cost of any appraisal by the taxpayer's appraiser; (ix) Upon consideration of the single final value submitted by the board of assessors and the single final 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; (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. 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)(A) 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 lesser of the valuation in the year preceding the year in which the appeal was filed or 85 percent of the current year's value, unless the property in issue has been issued a building permit and structural improvements have occurred, or structural improvements have been made without a building permit, in which case, it shall specify 85 percent of the current year's valuation as set by the county board of assessors. Depending on the circumstances of the property, this amount shall be the basis for a temporary tax bill to be issued;

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provided, however, that the taxpayer may elect to pay the temporary tax bill in the amount of 100 percent of the current year's valuation if no structural improvement has occurred. The county tax commissioner shall have the authority to adjust such tax bill to reflect the 100 percent value as requested by the taxpayer. 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. 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. (B) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes a reduction in taxes and creates a refund that is owed to the taxpayer shall be paid by the tax commissioner to the taxpayer, entity, or transferee who paid the taxes with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section. (C) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes an increase in taxes and creates an additional billing shall be paid to the tax commissioner as any other tax due along with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section. (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 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

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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 delivered pursuant to subparagraph (e)(6)(D) or paragraph (6) of subsection (e.1) of this Code section. Within 45 days of receipt of a taxpayer's notice of appeal, the county board of tax assessors shall send to the taxpayer notice that a settlement conference, in which the county board of assessors and the taxpayer shall confer in good faith, will be held at a specified date and time which shall be no later than 30 days from the notice of the settlement conference, and notice of the amount of the filing fee, if any, required by the clerk of the superior court. The taxpayer may exercise a one-time option to reschedule the settlement conference to a different date and time acceptable to the taxpayer, but in no event later than 30 days from the date of the notice. If at the end of the 45 day review period the county board of tax assessors elects not to hold a settlement conference, then the appeal shall terminate and the taxpayer's stated value shall be entered in the records of the board of tax assessors as the fair market value for the year under appeal. If the appellant chooses not to participate in the settlement conference, he or she may not seek and shall not be awarded fees and costs at such time when the appeal is settled in superior court. If at the conclusion of the settlement conference the parties cannot agree on a fair market value, then written notice shall be provided to the taxpayer that the filing fees must be paid by the taxpayer to the clerk of the superior court within ten days of the date of the conference, with a copy of the check delivered to the county board of tax assessors. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the amount of the filing fee for an appeal under this subsection shall be $25.00. Upon receipt of proof of payment to the clerk of the superior court, the 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 9-11-5. 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.
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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 at the taxpayer's election 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.
(ii)(I) 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 thus used, the tax commissioner shall be authorized to adjust the taxpayer's taxes tax bill to reflect the final value 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. (II) If the final determination of value on appeal causes a reduction in taxes and creates a refund that is owed to the taxpayer, it shall be paid by the tax commissioner to the taxpayer, entity, or transferee who paid the taxes with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section. (ii)(III) If the final determination of value on appeal is 80 85 percent or less of the valuation set by the county board of equalization or hearing officer as to commercial any real 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 attorney's fees incurred in the action. Any appeal of an award of attorney's fees by the county shall be specifically approved by the governing authority of the county. (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 and causes an increase in taxes and creates an additional billing, it shall be paid to the tax commissioner as any other tax due along with interest, as provided in subsection (m) of this Code section. (h) Recording of interviews. In the course of any assessment, appeal, or arbitration, or any related proceeding, the taxpayer shall be entitled to make recordings of any interview with any officer or

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employee of the taxing authority relating to the valuation of the taxpayer's property subject to such assessment, appeal, arbitration, or related proceeding, at the taxpayer's expense and with equipment provided by the taxpayer, and no such officer or employee may refuse to participate in an interview relating to such valuation for reason of the taxpayer's choice to record such interview. (i) Alternate members of boards of equalization. Alternate members of the county board of equalization in the order in which selected shall serve:
(1) As members of the county board of equalization in the event there is a permanent vacancy on the board created by the death, ineligibility, removal from the county, or incapacitating illness of a member or by any other circumstances. An alternate member who fills a permanent vacancy shall be considered a member of the board for the remainder of the unexpired term; (2) In any appeal with respect to which a member of the board is disqualified and shall be considered a member of the board; or (3) In any appeal at a regularly scheduled or called meeting in the absence of a member and shall be considered a member of the board. (j) Disqualification. (1) No member of the county board of equalization and no hearing officer shall serve with respect to any appeal concerning which he or she would be subject to a challenge for cause if he or she were a member of a panel of jurors in a civil case involving the same subject matter. (2) The parties to an appeal to the county board of equalization or to a hearing officer shall file in writing with the appeal, in the case of the person appealing, or, in the case of the county board of tax assessors, with the certificate transmitting the appeal, questions relating to the disqualification of members of the county board of equalization or hearing officer. Each question shall be phrased so that it can be answered by an affirmative or negative response. The members of the county board of equalization or hearing officer shall, in writing under oath within two days of their receipt of the appeal, answer the questions and any question which may be adopted pursuant to subparagraph (e)(1)(D) of this Code section. Answers of the county board of equalization or hearing officers shall be part of the decision of the board or hearing officer and shall be served on each party by first-class mail. Determination of disqualification shall be made by the judge of the superior court upon the request of any party when the request is made within two days of the response of the board or hearing officer to the questions. The time prescribed under subparagraph (e)(6)(A) of this Code section shall be tolled pending the determination by the judge of the superior court. (3) It shall be the duty of the clerk of the superior court to make a thorough and complete investigation of any complaint filed with respect to the actions of any member of a county board of equalization regarding technical competency, compliance with state law and regulations based upon advice from the county attorney, or rude or unprofessional conduct or behavior towards any member of the

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public. The clerk of the superior court shall issue a written report of investigation findings, which shall include such evaluations, judgments, and recommendations as the clerk of the superior court deems appropriate, and shall forward such report to the grand jury. The findings of the report may be grounds for removal of a member of the board of equalization by the grand jury for failure to perform the duties required under this Code section. (k) Compensation of board of equalization members. Each member of the county board of equalization shall be compensated by the county per diem for time expended in considering appeals. The compensation shall be paid at a rate of not less than $25.00 per day and shall be determined by the county governing authority. The attendance at required approved appraisal courses shall be part of the official duties of a member of the board, and he or she shall be paid for each day in attendance at such courses and shall be allowed reasonable expenses necessarily incurred in connection with such courses. Compensation pursuant to this subsection shall be paid from the county treasury upon certification by the member of the days expended in consideration of appeals. (l) Military service. In the event of the absence of an individual from such individual's residence because of duty in the armed forces, the filing requirements set forth in paragraph (3) of subsection (f) of this Code section shall be tolled for a period of 90 days. During this period, any member of the immediate family of the individual, or a friend of the individual, may notify the tax receiver or the tax commissioner of the individual's absence due to military service and submit written notice of representation for the limited purpose of the appeal. Upon receipt of this notice, the tax receiver or the tax commissioner shall initiate the appeal. (m) Refunds Interest. In the event a refund is owed to the taxpayer, such refund shall be paid to the taxpayer within 60 days of the last date upon which an appeal may be filed, or the date the final determination of value is established on appeal, whichever is later. Any refund paid after the sixtieth day shall accrue interest from the sixtieth day until paid with interest at the same rate as specified in Code Section 48-2-35. (1) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes a reduction in taxes and creates a refund that is owed to the taxpayer shall be paid by the tax commissioner to the taxpayer, entity, or transferee who paid the taxes within 60 days from the date of the final determination of value. Such refund shall include interest on the amount of the deduction at the same rate 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 was due or was paid, whichever is later, through the date on which the refund is paid or 60 days from the date of the final determination, whichever is earlier. In no event shall the amount of such interest exceed $150.00 for homestead property or $5,000.00 for nonhomestead property. Any refund paid after the sixtieth day shall accrue interest from the sixty-first day until paid with interest at the same rate specified in Code Section 48-2-35. The interest accrued after the sixtieth day and forward shall not be subject to the limits imposed by this subsection. The tax

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commissioner shall pay the tax refund and any interest for the refund from current collections in the same proportion for each of the levying authorities for whom the taxes were collected. (2) For the purposes of this Code section, any final value that causes an increase in taxes and creates an additional billing shall be paid to the tax commissioner as any other tax due along with interest, as specified in Code Section 48-2-35. The tax commissioner shall adjust the tax bill, including interest, within 15 days from the date of the final determination of value and mail the adjusted bill to the taxpayer. Such interest shall accrue from November 15 of the taxable year in question or the final installment of the tax was due through the date on which the bill was adjusted and mailed or 15 days from the date of the final determination, whichever is earlier. The interest computed on the additional billing shall in no event exceed $150.00 for homestead property or $5,000.00 for nonhomestead property. After the tax bill notice has been mailed out, the taxpayer shall be afforded 60 days from the date of the postmark to make full payment of the adjusted bill and interest. Once the 60 day payment period has expired, the bill shall be considered past due and interest shall accrue as specified in Code Section 48-2-40 without limit until the bill is paid in full. Once past due, all other fees, penalties, and late and collection notices shall apply as prescribed in this chapter for the collection of delinquent taxes. (n) Service of notice. A notice of appeal to a board of tax assessors under subsection (e), (e.1), (f), or (g) of this Code section shall be deemed filed as of the date of the United States Postal Service postmark, receipt of delivery by statutory overnight delivery, or, if the board of tax assessors has adopted a written policy consenting to electronic service, by transmitting a copy to the board of tax assessors via e-mail in portable document format using all e-mail addresses provided by the board of tax assessors and showing in the subject line of the e-mail message the words 'STATUTORY ELECTRONIC SERVICE' in capital letters. Service by mail, statutory overnight delivery, or electronic transmittal is complete upon such service. Proof of service may be made within 45 days of receipt of the annual notice of current assessment under Code Section 48-5-306 to the taxpayer by certificate of the taxpayer, the taxpayer's attorney, or the taxpayer's employee by written admission or by affidavit. Failure to make proof of service shall not affect the validity of service. (o) When a taxpayer authorizes an attorney in writing to act on the taxpayer's behalf, all notices required to be provided to the taxpayer regarding hearing times, dates, certifications, or official actions shall instead be provided to such attorney."
SECTION 10. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-345, relating to county tax digests and deviations from certain assessment ratio, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c) Beginning with tax digests on or after the effective date of this subsection, no county shall be subject to the assessment authorized by subparagraph (b) of this Code section."

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SECTION 11. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 48-5-405, relating to the levy and collection of tax by municipalities for independent school systems, as follows:
"(a) Each municipality authorized by law to maintain an independent school system may support and maintain the public common schools within the independent school system by levy of ad valorem taxes at the rate fixed by law upon all taxable property within the limits of the municipality independent school system. The board of education of the municipality or other authority charged with the duty of operating the independent school system shall annually recommend to the governing authority of the municipality the rate of the tax levy, within the limitations fixed by law, to be made upon all taxable property within the limits of the municipality independent school system. Taxes levied and collected for support and maintenance of the independent school system by the municipal governing authority shall be appropriated, when collected, by the governing authority to the board of education or other authority charged with the duty of operating the independent school system. Funds appropriated to an independent school system shall be expended by the board of education or other authority charged with the duty of operating the independent school system only for educational purposes including, but not limited to, school lunch purposes. The term 'school lunch purposes' shall include payment of costs and expenses incurred in the purchase of school lunchroom supplies; the purchase, replacement, or maintenance of school lunchroom equipment; the transportation, storage, and preparation of foods; and all current operating expenses incurred in the management and operation of school lunch programs in the public common schools of the independent school system. 'School lunch purposes' shall not include the purchase of foods."
SECTION 12. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-5-492, relating to issuance of mobile home location permits, as follows:
"48-5-492. (a) Each year every owner of a mobile home subject to taxation under this article shall obtain on or before May April 1 from the tax collector or tax commissioner of the county of taxation of the mobile home a mobile home location permit. The issuance of the permit by the tax collector or tax commissioner shall be evidenced by the issuance of a decal, the color of which shall be prescribed for each year by the commissioner. Each decal shall reflect the county of issuance and the calendar year for which the permit is issued. The decal shall be prominently attached and displayed on the mobile home by the owner. (b) Except as provided for mobile homes owned by a dealer, no mobile home location permit shall be issued by the tax collector or tax commissioner until all ad valorem taxes due on the mobile home have been paid. Each year every owner of a mobile home situated in this state on January 1 which is not subject to taxation under this article shall obtain on or before May April 1 from the tax collector or tax commissioner

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of the county where the mobile home is situated a mobile home location permit. The issuance of the permit shall be evidenced by the issuance of a decal which shall reflect the county of issuance and the calendar year for which the permit is issued. The decal shall be prominently attached and displayed on the mobile home by the owner."
SECTION 13. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-5-493, relating to penalties for failure to attach and display certain decals, by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(2) Any person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25.00 $100.00 nor more than $200.00 $300.00, except that upon receipt of proof of purchase of a decal prior to the date of the issuance of a summons, the fine shall be $25.00 $50.00; provided, however, that in the event such person owns more than one mobile home in an individual mobile home park, then the maximum fine under this paragraph for that person with respect to such mobile home park shall not exceed $1,000.00."
SECTION 14. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 48-5-494, relating to mobile home tax returns and decal application and issuance, as follows:
"48-5-494. Each year every owner of a mobile home subject to taxation under this article shall return the mobile home for taxation and shall pay the taxes due on the mobile home at the time the owner applies for the mobile home location permit, or at the time of the first sale or transfer of the mobile home after December 31, or on May April 1, whichever occurs first. If the owner returns such owner's mobile home for taxation prior to the date that the application for the mobile home location permit is required, such owner shall apply for the permit at the time such owner returns the mobile home for taxation."
SECTION 15. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-6-2, relating to real estate transfer tax exemptions, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) In order to exercise any exemption provided in this Code section, the total consideration of the transfer shall be shown for real and personal property conveyed shall be shown on the form prescribed in subsection (c) of Code Section 48-6-4."
SECTION 16. Said title is further amended in Code Section 48-6-4, relating to real estate transfer tax payment as certain filing prerequisites, by revising subsections (a), (b), and (c) as follows:
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of real and personal property conveyed shall be shown separately on the form prescribed in subsection (c) of this Code section, prior to and as a prerequisite to the filing for record of any deed, instrument, or other writing described in Code Section 486-1. (b) No deed, instrument, or other writing described in Code Section 48-6-1 shall be filed for record or recorded in the office of the clerk of the superior court or filed for record or recorded in or on any other official record of this state or of any county until the tax imposed by this article has been paid and until the actual consideration of real and personal property conveyed has been shown separately on the form prescribed in subsection (c) of this Code section; provided, however, that any such deed, instrument, or other writing filed or recorded which would otherwise constitute constructive notice shall constitute such notice whether or not such tax was in fact paid. (c) The amount of tax to be paid on a deed, instrument, or other writing shall be determined on the basis of written disclosure of the actual consideration or value of the interest in the property granted, assigned, transferred, or otherwise conveyed. The disclosure of the amount of tax and the actual consideration shall be made on a form or in electronic format prescribed by the commissioner and provided by the clerk of the superior court. By the fifteenth day of the month following the month the deed, instrument, or other writing is recorded, a physical or electronic copy of each disclosure shall be forwarded or made available electronically to the state auditor and to the tax commissioner and the board of tax assessors in the county where the deed, instrument, or other writing is recorded."

SECTION 17.
(a) Section 11, this section, and Section 18 of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) Section 10 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2016. (c) The remaining sections of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015.

SECTION 18. 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 Beach

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock

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Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas N McKoon Y Millar
Miller

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 1.

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

HB 295, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Tolleson of the 20th asked unanimous consent that HB 715 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

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

Senator Chance of the 16th asked unanimous consent that he be excused from voting on HB 715 pursuant to Senate Rule 5-1.8(d). The consent was granted, and Senator Chance was excused.

HB 715. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Peake of the 141st, Powell of the 171st, Smith of the 70th, Burns of the 159th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Jekyll IslandState Park Authority, so as to revise the powers and responsibilities of the authority; to define terms; to revise the components of the master plan; to clarify development powers and restrictions for the authority; 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.

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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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J E Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport E Davis
Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy
Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate E Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

HB 715, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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

Albers of the 56th Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd

Harper of the 7th

Hill of the 4th

Senator Mullis of the 53rd was excused as a Conferee.

Senator Cowsert of the 46th asked unanimous consent that HB 643 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 643. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Lindsey of the 54th, Jacobs of the 80th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Welch of the 110th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Civil Practice Act," so as to change provisions relating to general provisions governing discovery; to provide for discovery of electronically stored information; to provide for

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preservation of electronically stored information; to change provisions relating to production of documents and things and entry upon land for inspection and other purposes; to correct a cross-reference; to change provisions relating to failure to make discovery; to change provisions relating to subpoenas for taking depositions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; 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 643:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Civil Practice Act," so as to change provisions relating to general provisions governing discovery; to provide for discovery of electronically stored information; to provide for preservation of electronically stored information; to change provisions relating to when an interrogatory answer allows the option to produce business records; to change provisions relating to production of documents and things and entry upon land for inspection and other purposes; to correct cross-references; to change provisions relating to failure to make discovery; to change provisions relating to subpoenas for taking depositions; 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 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Civil Practice Act," is amended by revising Code Section 9-11-26, relating to general provisions governing discovery, as follows:
"9-11-26. (a) Discovery methods. Parties may obtain discovery by one or more of the following methods: depositions upon oral examination or written questions; written interrogatories; production of documents or things or permission to enter upon land or other property for inspection and other purposes; physical and mental examinations; and requests for admission. Unless the court orders otherwise under subsection (c) of this Code section, the frequency of use of these methods is shall not be limited. (b) Scope of discovery. Unless otherwise limited by order of the court in accordance with this chapter, the scope of discovery is shall be as follows:
(1) In general. Parties may obtain discovery regarding any matter, not privileged, which is relevant to the subject matter involved in the pending action, whether it relates to the any claim or defense of the any party seeking discovery or to the claim

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or defense of any other party and proportional to the needs of the case considering the limitations identified in paragraph (2) of this subsection, including the existence, description, nature, custody, condition, and location of any books, documents, electronically stored information, or other tangible things and the identity and location of persons having knowledge of any discoverable matter. It is shall not be ground for objection that the information sought will be inadmissible at the trial if the information sought appears reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence; (2) Limitations on frequency and extent of discovery.
(A) The discovery methods set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be limited by the court upon its own initiative after reasonable notice to the parties or pursuant to a motion under subsection (c) of this Code section if the court determines that:
(i) The discovery sought is unreasonably cumulative or duplicative; (ii) The discovery sought is obtainable from some other source that is more convenient, less burdensome, or less expensive; (iii) The party seeking discovery has had ample opportunity by discovery in the action to obtain the information sought; or (iv) The burden or expense of the proposed discovery outweighs its likely benefit considering what is proportional to the needs of the case, the amount in controversy, the parties' resources, the importance of the issues at stake in the civil action, and the importance of the discovery in resolving the issues. (B) In addition to any limitation imposed pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, discovery of electronically stored information shall be subject to the limitations set forth in subsection (b) of Code Section 9-11-34; (2)(3) Insurance agreements. A party may obtain discovery of the existence and contents of any insurance agreement under which any person carrying on an insurance business may be liable to satisfy part or all of a judgment which may be entered in the action or to indemnify or reimburse for payments made to satisfy the judgment. Information concerning the insurance agreement is not by reason of disclosure admissible in evidence at trial. For purposes of this paragraph, an application for insurance shall not be treated as part of an insurance agreement; (3)(4) Trial preparation; materials. (A) Subject to paragraph (4) (5) of this subsection, a party may obtain discovery of documents and tangible things otherwise discoverable under paragraph (1) of this subsection and prepared in anticipation of litigation or for trial by or for another party or by or for that other party's representative, (including his the party's attorney, consultant, surety, indemnitor, insurer, or agent), only upon a showing that the party seeking discovery has substantial need of the materials in the preparation of his or her case and that he the party is unable without undue hardship to obtain the substantial equivalent of the materials by other means. In ordering discovery of such materials when the required showing has been made, the court shall protect against disclosure of the mental impressions, conclusions, opinions, or legal theories

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of an attorney or other representative of a party concerning the litigation. A party may obtain, without the required showing, a statement concerning the action or its subject matter previously made by that such party. Upon request, a person not a party may obtain, without the required showing, a statement concerning the action or its subject matter previously made by that such person. If the request is refused, the person may move for a court order. Paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-37 applies to the award of expenses incurred in relation to the motion. (B) For purposes of this paragraph, a 'statement previously made' is:
(A)(i) A a written statement signed or otherwise adopted or approved by the person making it,; or (B)(ii) A a stenographic, mechanical, electrical, or other recording, or a transcription thereof, which is a substantially verbatim recital of an oral statement by the person making it and contemporaneously recorded; and (4)(5) Trial preparation; experts. Discovery of facts known and opinions held by experts, otherwise discoverable under paragraph (1) of this subsection and acquired or developed in anticipation of litigation or for trial, may be obtained only as follows: (A)(i) A party may, through interrogatories, require any other party to identify each person whom the other party expects to call as an expert witness at trial, to state the subject matter on which the expert is expected to testify, and to state the substance of the facts and opinions to which the expert is expected to testify and a summary of the grounds for each opinion. (ii) A party may obtain discovery under Code Section 9-11-30, 9-11-31, or 9-1134 from any expert described in this paragraph, the same as any other witness, but the party obtaining discovery of an expert hereunder must pay a reasonable fee for the time spent in responding to discovery by that expert, subject to the right of the expert or any party to obtain a determination by the court as to the reasonableness of the fee so incurred; (B) A party may discover facts known or opinions held by an expert who has been retained or specially employed by another party in anticipation of litigation or preparation for trial and who is not expected to be called as a witness at trial, only as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 9-11-35 or upon a showing of exceptional circumstances under which it is impracticable for the party seeking discovery to obtain facts or opinions on the same subject by other means; and (C) Unless manifest injustice would result: (i) The court shall require the party seeking discovery to pay the expert a reasonable fee for time spent in responding to discovery under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph; and (ii) With respect to discovery obtained under division (ii) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the court may require, and with respect to discovery obtained under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph the court shall require, the party seeking discovery to pay the other party a fair portion of the fees and expenses reasonably incurred by the latter party in obtaining facts and opinions from the expert; and (6) Claiming privilege or protecting trial preparation materials.

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(A) Information withheld. When a party withholds information otherwise discoverable by claiming that the information is privileged or subject to protection as trial preparation material, the party shall:
(i) Expressly make the claim; and (ii) Describe the nature of the documents, communications, or tangible things not produced or disclosed and do so in a manner that, without revealing information itself privileged or protected, will enable other parties to assess the claim. (B) Information produced. If information subject to a claim of privilege or protection as trial preparation material is inadvertently produced in response to a discovery request, the party that produced the material may assert the claim by notifying any party that received the information of the claim and basis for it promptly on discovery of the inadvertent production of such information. The producing party shall preserve the information until the claim is resolved. After being notified, the receiving party: (i) Shall promptly return, sequester, or destroy the specified information and any copies thereof; (ii) Shall not use or disclose the information until the claim of privilege or protection as trial preparation material is resolved; (iii) Shall take reasonable steps to retrieve the information if the receiving party disclosed such information before being notified; and (iv) May promptly present the information to the court in camera for determination of the claim of privilege or protection as trial preparation material. (c) Protective orders. (1) Upon motion by a party or by the person who is, or who may be, subject to a request to preserve documents, electronically stored information, or tangible things, or from whom discovery is sought and for good cause shown, the court in which the action is pending or, alternatively, on matters relating to a deposition, the court in the county where the deposition is to be taken may make any order which justice requires to protect a party or person from annoyance, embarrassment, oppression, or undue burden or expense, including one or more of the following: (1)(A) That the discovery not be had; (2)(B) That the discovery may be had only on specified terms and conditions, including a designation of the time or place; (3)(C) That the discovery may be had only by a method of discovery other than that selected by the party seeking discovery; (4)(D) That certain matters not be inquired into or that the scope of the discovery be limited to certain matters; (5)(E) That discovery be conducted with no one present except persons designated by the court; (6)(F) That a deposition, after being sealed, be opened only by order of the court; (7)(G) That a trade secret or other confidential research, development, or commercial information not be disclosed or be disclosed only in a designated way; or

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(8)(H) That the parties simultaneously file specified documents or information enclosed in sealed envelopes to be opened as directed by the court; or (I) That the terms of preservation be specified, including, if applicable, relieving a party from preserving certain documents, electronically stored information, or tangible things. (2)(A) A party seeking a protective order on the basis that electronically stored information sought is from a source identified as not reasonably accessible because of undue burden or cost has the burden of showing that such basis exists. If the showing is made, the court may nonetheless order discovery from the source if the requesting party shows good cause but only after considering the limitations set forth in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (B) If the a motion for a protective order is denied in whole or in part, the court may, on such terms and conditions as are just, order that any party or person preserve documents, electronically stored information, or tangible things or provide or permit discovery. Paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-37 applies shall apply to the award of expenses incurred in relation to the motion. (C) The court shall not consider a motion for a protective order unless the movant certifies that he or she has in good faith conferred or attempted to physically meet or to confer by telephone with the other affected parties in an effort to resolve the dispute without court action. (d) Sequence and timing of discovery. Unless the court, upon motion, for the convenience of parties and witnesses and in the interests of justice, orders otherwise, methods of discovery may be used in any sequence; and the fact that a party is conducting discovery, whether by deposition or otherwise, shall not operate to delay any other party's discovery. (e) Supplementation of responses. A party who has responded to a request for discovery with a response that was complete when made is under no duty to supplement his or her response to include information thereafter acquired, except as follows: (1) A party is under a duty seasonably to supplement his or her response with respect to any question directly addressed to: (A) The identity and location of persons having knowledge of discoverable matters; and (B) The identity of each person expected to be called as an expert witness at trial, the subject matter on which he or she is expected to testify, and the substance of his or her testimony.; (2) A party is under a duty seasonably to amend a prior response if he or she obtains information upon the basis of which: (A) He or she knows that the response was incorrect when made; or (B) He or she knows that the response, though correct when made, is no longer true and the circumstances are such that a failure to amend the response is, in substance, a knowing concealment.; and (3) A duty to supplement responses may be imposed by order of the court, agreement of the parties, or at any time prior to trial through new requests for supplementation of

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prior responses. (f) Voluntary or court ordered discovery meetings, discovery plans, discovery conferences.
(1)(A) Upon the agreement of the parties, or pursuant to a court order, the parties to a civil action shall be jointly responsible for arranging a meeting on the subject of discovery, for being prepared to discuss a discovery plan, and for attempting in good faith to agree on a discovery plan or for agreeing that a discovery plan is unnecessary. (B) A discovery meeting may be held by telephone, by video conference, or in person, or a combination thereof, unless the court, on motion, orders the parties to attend in person. (C) A discovery meeting shall be held as agreed by the parties or as ordered by the court, and the parties may submit to the court the agreed upon discovery plan, a stipulation indicating that the parties have agreed that no discovery plan is necessary, or a joint report detailing those parts of the discovery plan upon which they agree and the position of each of the parties on the parts of the discovery plan upon which they disagree. (D) Unless the parties agree otherwise, the first plaintiff listed in the civil action shall be responsible for submitting the discovery plan or joint report. (2) During a discovery meeting, the parties shall: (A) Consider the nature and basis of the parties' claims and defenses and the possibilities for promptly settling or resolving the claims; (B) Resolve any issues regarding the scope of preservation of electronically stored information; and (C) Discuss the preparation of a discovery plan as set forth in paragraph (3) of this subsection, if a discovery plan is necessary. (3) A discovery plan shall contain the following: (A) A statement of the discovery issues as they then appear; (B) A proposed plan and schedule of discovery, including the discovery of electronically stored information; (C) If appropriate under the circumstances of the case, a reference to the scope of preservation of electronically stored information, including conditions for terminating the duty to preserve in whole or in part prior to final resolution of the civil action; (D) The media form, format, and procedures by which electronically stored information will be produced, including technical specifications related to any load files and the identification of any metadata to be produced; (E) Sources of electronically stored information identified as not reasonably accessible because of undue burden or costs under paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section; (F) The method for asserting or preserving claims of privilege or protection of the information as trial preparation or attorney work product materials if different from that provided in paragraph (6) of subsection (b) of this Code section;

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(G) The method for asserting or preserving confidentiality and proprietary status and any other matters addressed by the parties; (H) Any limitations proposed to be placed on discovery, including, if appropriate under the circumstances of the case, that discovery be conducted in phases or be limited to or focused on particular issues; (I) When discovery should be completed; and (J) If appropriate under the circumstances of the civil action, any limitations or conditions pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section. (4) If the parties are unable to agree to a discovery plan at a discovery meeting, the parties, upon motion of any party, may be ordered to appear before the court for a discovery conference at which the court may order the entry of a discovery plan after consideration of the report submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection and the position of the parties. For the discovery conference, each party may submit a brief statement of the issues in contention along with a proposal for reaching a resolution to all contested discovery issues. The court order may address other matters, including the issuance of a protective order and, when necessary, an allocation of the reasonable costs of responding to discovery including reasonable actual costs for duplicating documents to be produced or producing copies of electronically stored information. The court may enter a discovery order, which may be altered or amended as justice may require. Such discovery order shall take into account the scope and limitations described in subsection (b) of this Code section. The court may combine the discovery conference with a pretrial conference authorized by Code Section 9-11-16. (5) Even if the parties initially agree that a discovery plan is not needed, at any time after commencement of a civil action, upon motion of a party, or upon the court's initiation, the court may direct the parties to appear before it for a discovery conference. (6) Nothing in this subsection shall alter a party's right to serve discovery or a party's duty to respond to discovery."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (b) of Code Section 9-11-30, relating to depositions upon oral examination, as follows:
"(5) Production of documents and things. The notice to a party deponent may be accompanied by a request made in compliance with Code Section 9-11-34 for the production of documents, electronically stored information, and tangible things at the taking of the deposition. The procedure of Code Section 9-11-34 shall apply to the request."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 9-11-33, relating to interrogatories to parties, as follows:
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interrogatory may be derived or ascertained from the determined by examining, auditing, compiling, abstracting, or summarizing a party's business or personal records of the party upon whom the interrogatory has been served or from an examination, audit, or inspection of such business records, or from a compilation, abstract, or summary based thereon, including electronically stored information, and the burden of deriving or ascertaining the answer is substantially the same for the party serving the interrogatory as for the party served, it is a sufficient answer to the interrogatory to specify the records from which the answer may be derived or ascertained and to afford to the party serving the interrogatory either party, the responding party may answer by:
(1) Specifying the records that must be reviewed in sufficient detail so as to enable the interrogating party to locate and identify such records as readily as the responding party could locate and identify such records; and (2) Giving the interrogating party a reasonable opportunity to examine, audit, or inspect such records and to make copies, compilations, abstracts, or summaries."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 9-11-34, relating to production of documents and things and entry upon land for inspection and other purposes, as follows:
"9-11-34. (a) Scope. Any party may serve on any other party a request:
(1) To produce and permit the party making the request, or someone acting on his behalf of the party, to inspect and copy any designated documents (including writings, drawings, graphs, charts, photographs, phono-records, and other data compilations from which information can be obtained, translated, if necessary, by the respondent through detection devices into reasonably usable form), or to inspect and copy, test, or sample any designated documents, electronically stored information, or tangible things which constitute or contain matters within the scope of subsection (b) of Code Section 9-11-26 and which are in the possession, custody, or control of the party upon whom the request is served; or (2) To permit entry upon designated land or other property in the possession or control of the party upon whom the request is served for the purpose of inspection and measuring, surveying, photographing, testing, or sampling the property or any designated object or operation thereon, within the scope of subsection (b) of Code Section 9-11-26. (b) Procedure. (1) The request may, without leave of court, be served upon the plaintiff after commencement of the action and upon any other party with or after service of the summons and complaint upon that party. The request shall set forth the items to be inspected, either by individual item or by category, and describe each item and category with reasonable particularity. The request shall specify a reasonable time, place, and manner of making the inspection and performing the related acts. The request may specify the form in which electronically stored information shall be

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produced. (2) The party upon whom the request is served shall serve a written response within 30 days after the service of the request, except that a defendant may serve a response within 45 days after service of the summons and complaint upon that defendant. The court may allow a shorter or longer time. The response shall state, with respect to each item or category, that inspection and related activities will be permitted as requested, unless the request is objected to, in which event the reasons for objection shall be stated. If objection is made to part of an item or category, the part shall be specified. In addition to other bases for objection, the response may state an objection to production of electronically stored information from sources that the party identifies as not reasonably accessible because of undue burden or cost. The response shall state any objection to a requested form for producing electronically stored information. If the responding party objects to a requested form or if no form is specified in the request, the responding party shall state the form it intends to use. The party submitting the request may move for an order under subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-37 with respect to any objection to or other failure to respond to the request or any part thereof, or any failure to permit inspection as requested. (3) Unless otherwise stipulated by the parties or ordered by the court, the following procedures shall apply to producing documents or electronically stored information:
(A) A party shall produce documents as they are kept in the usual course of business or shall organize and label documents to correspond to the categories in the request; (B) If a request does not specify a form for producing the electronically stored information, a party shall produce such information in a reasonably usable form; and (C) A party shall not be required to produce the same electronically stored information in more than one form. (c) Applicability to nonparties. (1) This Code section shall also be applicable with respect to discovery against persons, firms, or corporations who are not parties, in which event a copy of the request shall be served upon all parties of record; or, upon notice, the party desiring such discovery may proceed by taking the deposition of the person, firm, or corporation on oral examination or upon written questions under Code Section 9-1130 or 9-11-31. A party requesting discovery from a nonparty shall take reasonable steps to avoid imposing undue burden or expense on the nonparty. The nonparty or any party may file an objection as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section. If the party desiring such discovery moves for an order under subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-37 to compel discovery, he or she shall make a showing of good cause to support his or her motion. Such motion shall include a certification that the movant has attempted in good faith to meet and confer with the nonparty to resolve the dispute. The court shall enforce the requesting party's duty to take reasonable steps to avoid imposing undue burden or expense on a nonparty and may award reasonable attorney's fees and expenses of litigation against a party who fails to comply with this

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duty. The requesting party shall pay reasonable costs associated with the retrieval, production, conversion, and formatting of the requested electronically stored information by nonparties. The party making a request under this Code section shall, upon request from any other party to the action, make all reasonable efforts to cause all information produced in response to the nonparty request to be made available to all parties and may require the payment of a reasonable document copying charge. A reasonable document copying charge may be required. (2) This Code section shall also be applicable with respect to discovery against a nonparty who is a practitioner of the healing arts or a hospital or health care facility, including those operated by an agency or bureau of the state or other governmental unit. Where such a request is directed to such a nonparty, a copy of the request shall be served upon the person whose records are sought by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, or, if known, that such person's counsel, and upon all other parties of record in compliance with Code Section 9-11-5; where such a request to a nonparty seeks the records of a person who is not a party, a copy of the request shall be served upon the person whose records are sought by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, or, if known, that such person's counsel by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, and upon all parties of record in compliance with Code Section 9-11-5; or, upon notice, the party desiring such discovery may proceed by taking the deposition of the person, firm, or corporation on oral examination or upon written questions under Code Section 9-11-30 or 9-11-31. The nonparty, any party, or the person whose records are sought may file an objection with the court in which the action is pending within 20 days of service of the request and shall serve a copy of such objection on the nonparty to whom the request is directed, who shall not furnish the requested materials until further order of the court, and on all other parties to the action. Upon the filing of such objection, the party desiring such discovery may move for an order under subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-37 to compel discovery and, if he or she shall make a showing of good cause to support his or her motion, discovery shall be allowed. If no objection is filed within 20 days of service of the request, the nonparty to whom the request is directed shall promptly comply therewith. (3) For any discovery requested from a nonparty pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection or a subpoena requesting records from a nonparty pursuant to Code Section 9-11-45, when the nonparty to whom the discovery request is made is not served with an objection and the nonparty produces the requested records, the nonparty shall be immune from regulatory, civil, or criminal liability or damages notwithstanding that the produced documents contained confidential or privileged information. (d) Confidentiality. The provisions of this Code section shall not be deemed to repeal the confidentiality provided by Code Sections 37-3-166 concerning mental illness treatment records, 37-4-125 concerning mental retardation developmental disability treatment records, 37-7-166 concerning alcohol and drug treatment records, 24-9-40.1 concerning the confidential nature of AIDS information, and 24-9-47 concerning the

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disclosure of AIDS information; provided, however, that a person's failure to object to the production of documents as set forth in paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section shall waive any right of recovery for damages as to the nonparty for disclosure of the requested documents."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 9-11-34.1, relating to civil actions for evidence seized in criminal proceedings, as follows:
"9-11-34.1. Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 9-11-34, in any civil action based upon evidence seized in a criminal proceeding involving any violation of Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16, a party shall not be permitted to copy any books, papers, documents, photographs, tangible objects, audio and visual tapes, films and recordings, electronically stored information, or copies or portions thereof."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-36, relating to requests for admission, as follows:
"(2) Each matter of which an admission is requested shall be separately set forth. The matter is admitted unless, within 30 days after service of the request or within such shorter or longer time as the court may allow, the party to whom the request is directed serves upon the party requesting the admission a written answer or objection addressed to the matter, signed by the party or by his or her attorney; but unless the court shortens the time, a defendant shall not be required to serve answers or objections before the expiration of 45 days after service of the summons and complaint upon him or her. If objection is made, the reasons therefor shall be stated. The answer shall specifically deny the matter or set forth in detail the reasons why the answering party cannot truthfully admit or deny the matter. A denial shall fairly meet the substance of the requested admission; and, when good faith requires that a party qualify his or her answer or deny only a part of the matter of which an admission is requested, he or she shall specify so much of it as is true and qualify or deny the remainder. An answering party may not give lack of information or knowledge as a reason for failure to admit or deny unless he such party states that he or she has made reasonable inquiry and that the information known or readily obtainable by him or her is insufficient to enable him or her to admit or deny. A party who considers that a matter of which an admission has been requested presents a genuine issue for trial may not, on that ground alone, object to the request; he or she may, subject to subsection (c) (d) of Code Section 9-11-37, deny the matter or set forth reasons why he or she cannot admit or deny it."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 9-11-37, relating to failure to make discovery, as follows:

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"9-11-37. (a) Motion for order compelling discovery. A party, upon reasonable notice to other parties and all persons affected thereby, may apply for an order compelling discovery as follows:
(1) Appropriate court. An application for an order to a party may be made to the court in which the action is pending or, on matters relating to a deposition, to the court in the county where the deposition is being taken. An application for an order to a deponent who is not a party shall be made to the court in the county where the deposition is being taken; (2) Motion; protective order. If a deponent fails to answer a question propounded or submitted under Code Section 9-11-30 or 9-11-31, or a corporation or other entity fails to make a designation under paragraph (6) of subsection (b) of Code Section 911-30 or subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-31, or a party fails to answer an interrogatory submitted under Code Section 9-11-33, or if a party, in response to a request for inspection submitted under Code Section 9-11-34, fails to respond that inspection will be permitted as requested or fails to permit inspection as requested, the discovering party may move for an order compelling an answer, or a designation, or an order compelling inspection in accordance with the request. Such motion shall include a certification that the movant has in good faith conferred or attempted to confer with the person or party failing to make the discovery in an effort to secure the information or material without court action. When taking a deposition on oral examination, the proponent of the question may complete the examination or adjourn the examination before he applies it is completed in order to apply for an order. If the motion is based upon an objection to production of electronically stored information from sources the objecting party identified as not reasonably accessible because of undue burden or cost, the objecting party has the burden of showing that the basis for the objection exists. If the court denies the motion in whole or in part, it may make such protective order as it would have been empowered to make on a motion made pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 9-11-26; (3) Evasive or incomplete answer. For purposes of the provisions of this chapter which relate to depositions and discovery, an evasive or incomplete answer is to be treated as a failure to answer; and (4) Award of expenses of motion.
(A) If the motion is granted, the court shall, after opportunity for hearing, require the party or deponent whose conduct necessitated the motion or the party or attorney advising such conduct or both of them to pay to the moving party the reasonable expenses incurred in obtaining the order, including attorney's fees, unless the court finds that the opposition to the motion was substantially justified or that other circumstances make an award of expenses unjust. (B) If the motion is denied, the court shall, after opportunity for hearing, require the moving party or the attorney advising the motion or both of them to pay to the party or deponent who opposed the motion the reasonable expenses incurred in opposing the motion, including attorney's fees, unless the court finds that the making of the

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motion was substantially justified or that other circumstances make an award of expenses unjust. (C) If the motion is granted in part and denied in part, the court may apportion the reasonable expenses incurred in relation to the motion among the parties and persons in a just manner. (b) Failure to comply with order. (1) Sanctions by court in county where deposition is taken. If a deponent fails to be sworn or to answer a question after being directed to do so by the court in the county in which the deposition is being taken, the failure may be considered a contempt of that court. (2) Sanctions by court in which action is pending. If a party or an officer, director, or managing agent of a party or a person designated under paragraph (6) of subsection (b) of Code Section 9-11-30 or subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-31 to testify on behalf of a party fails to obey an order to provide or permit discovery, including an order made under subsection (a) of this Code section or Code Section 9-11-35, the court in which the action is pending may make such orders in regard to the failure as are just and, among others, the following: (A) An order that the matters regarding which the order was made or any other designated facts shall be taken to be established for the purposes of the action in accordance with the claim of the party obtaining the order; (B) An order refusing to allow the disobedient party to support or oppose designated claims or defenses, or prohibiting him or her from introducing designated matters in evidence; (C) An order striking out pleadings or parts thereof, or staying further proceedings until the order is obeyed, or dismissing the action or proceeding or any part thereof, or rendering a judgment by default against the disobedient party; (D) In lieu of any of the foregoing orders, or in addition thereto, an order treating as a contempt of court the failure to obey any orders except an order to submit to a physical or mental examination; or (E) Where a party has failed to comply with an order under subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-35 requiring him or her to produce another for examination, such orders as are listed in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of this paragraph, unless the party failing to comply shows that he or she is unable to produce such person for examination. In lieu of any of the foregoing orders, or in addition thereto, the court shall require the party failing to obey the order or the attorney advising him or her, or both, to pay the reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, caused by the failure, unless the court finds that the failure was substantially justified or that other circumstances make an award of expenses unjust. (c) Failure to preserve electronically stored information. (1) If a party willfully and in bad faith fails to preserve discoverable electronically stored information that reasonably should be preserved in the anticipation or conduct of litigation, after having been provided written notice of the electronically stored

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information or having been served with a request for production of such information in the course of discovery, the court may provide for one or more of the following remedies:
(A) Permit additional discovery; (B) Order the party to undertake curative measures; (C) Require the party to pay the reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, caused by the failure to preserve discoverable electronically stored information that reasonably should have been preserved in the anticipation or conduct of litigation; (D) Impose any of the sanctions in paragraph (3) of this subsection; or (E) Give an adverse jury instruction on spoliation of evidence only if the court finds that the failure to preserve discoverable electronically stored information:
(i) Was willful or in bad faith and caused substantial prejudice in the litigation as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection; or (ii) Irreparably deprived a party of any meaningful opportunity to present a claim or defense. (2) In determining whether a party failed to preserve discoverable electronically stored information that reasonably should have been preserved, and whether the failure was willful or in bad faith, the court shall consider all relevant factors, including: (A) The extent to which the party was on notice that litigation was likely and that the electronically stored information would be discoverable; (B) The reasonableness of the party's efforts to preserve the electronically stored information, including the use of a litigation hold and the scope of the preservation efforts; (C) The clarity and reasonableness of the request to preserve discoverable electronically stored information; (D) Whether the party receiving a request to preserve electronically stored information and the person who made such request engaged in good faith consultation regarding the scope of preservation; (E) The party's resources and sophistication in litigation; (F) The proportionality of the preservation efforts to any anticipated or ongoing litigation; (G) Whether a party is able to specify the electronically stored information that was not preserved; and (H) Whether a party sought timely guidance from the court regarding any unresolved disputes concerning the preservation of discoverable electronically stored information. (3) If the court determines that the conditions of division (1)(E)(i) or (1)(E)(ii) of this subsection are satisfied, the court may impose an appropriate sanction. Such sanctions may include any of the following: (A) Direct that the matters embraced in the order or other designated facts be taken as established for purposes of the civil action as the prevailing party claims; (B) Prohibit the nonmovant party from supporting or opposing designated claims or

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defenses or introducing designated matters in evidence; (C) Strike pleadings in whole or in part; (D) Dismiss the civil action or proceeding in whole or in part; (E) Render a default judgment against the nonmovant; or (F) Treat the failure as a contempt of court if there has been a violation of a previous court order. (4) In determining which sanction to impose, the court shall impose the most appropriate sanction necessary to redress the failure to preserve discoverable electronically stored information that reasonably should have been preserved. (5) Absent exceptional circumstances, a court may not impose sanctions under this subsection on a party for failing to provide electronically stored information lost as a result of the routine, good-faith operation of an electronic information system. (c)(d) Expenses on failure to admit. If a party fails to admit the genuineness of any document or the truth of any matter as requested under Code Section 9-11-36 and if the party requesting the admissions thereafter proves the genuineness of the document or the truth of the matter, he the requesting party may apply to the court for an order requiring the other party to pay him or her the reasonable expenses incurred in making that proof, including reasonable attorney's fees. The court shall make the order unless it finds that the request was held objectionable pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-36, or the admission sought was of no substantial importance, or the party failing to admit had reasonable ground to believe that he or she might prevail on the matter, or there was other good reason for the failure to admit. (d)(e) Failure of party to attend at own deposition or serve answers to interrogatories or respond to request for inspection.
(1) If a party or an officer, director, or managing agent of a party or a person designated under paragraph (6) of subsection (b) of Code Section 9-11-30 or subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-31 to testify on behalf of a party fails to appear before the officer who is to take his the deposition, after being served with a proper notice, or fails to serve answers or objections to interrogatories submitted under Code Section 9-11-33, after proper service of the interrogatories, or fails to serve a written response to a request for inspection submitted under Code Section 9-11-34, after proper service of the request, the court in which the action is pending on motion may make such orders in regard to the failure as are just; and, among others, it may take any action authorized under subparagraphs (b)(2)(A) through (b)(2)(C) of this Code section. In lieu of any order, or in addition thereto, the court shall require the party failing to act or the attorney advising him or her, or both, to pay the reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, caused by the failure, unless the court finds that the failure was substantially justified or that other circumstances make an award of expenses unjust. (2) The failure to act described in the provisions of this chapter which relate to depositions and discovery may not be excused on the ground that the discovery sought is objectionable unless the party failing to act has applied for a protective order as provided by subsection (c) of Code Section 9-11-26.

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(f) Failure to participate in the framing of a discovery plan. If upon order of the court a party fails to participate in good faith in the framing of a discovery plan as required by subsection (f) of Code Section 9-11-26, the court may, after opportunity for a hearing, require a party pay to another party's reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, caused by the failure to participate."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 9-11-45, relating to subpoenas for taking depositions, as follows:
"9-11-45. (a)(1)(A) The clerk of the superior court of the county in which the action is pending or the clerk of any court of record in the county where the deposition is to be taken shall issue subpoenas for the persons sought to be deposed, upon request. (B) Upon agreement of the parties, an attorney, as an officer of the court, may issue and sign a subpoena for the person sought to be deposed on behalf of a court in which the attorney is authorized to practice or a court for a venue in which a deposition is compelled by the subpoena, if the deposition pertains to an action pending in a court in which the attorney is authorized to practice. (C) Subpoenas issued pursuant to this paragraph shall be issued and served in accordance with law governing issuance of subpoenas for attendance at court, except as to issuance by an attorney. The subpoena may command the person to whom it is directed to produce and permit inspection and copying of designated books, papers, documents, electronically stored information, or tangible things which constitute or contain matters within the scope of the examination permitted by subsection (b) of Code Section 9-11-26, but in that event the subpoena will be subject to subsection (c) of Code Section 9-11-26; or the court, upon motion made promptly and in any event at or before the time specified in the subpoena for compliance therewith, may quash or modify the subpoena if it is unreasonable and oppressive, or condition denial of the motion upon the advancement by the person in whose behalf the subpoena is issued of the reasonable cost of producing the books, papers, documents, electronically stored information, or tangible things. A subpoena may specify the form in which electronically stored information shall be produced. A party who issues a subpoena to a nonparty to produce electronically stored information shall take reasonable steps to avoid imposing undue burden or expense on such nonparty. A party who issues a subpoena to a nonparty shall pay reasonable costs associated with the retrieval, production, conversion, and formatting of the requested electronically stored information by such nonparty.
(2) The person to whom the subpoena is directed may, within ten days after the service thereof or on or before the time specified in the subpoena for compliance, if such time is less than ten days after service, serve upon the attorney designated in the subpoena written objection to inspection or copying of any or all of the designated materials. If objection is made, the party serving the subpoena shall not be entitled to inspect and copy the materials except pursuant to an order of the court from which the

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subpoena was issued. The party serving the subpoena may, if objection has been made, move, upon notice to the deponent, for an order at any time before or during the taking of the deposition, provided that nothing in this Code section shall be construed as requiring the issuance of a subpoena to compel a party to attend and give his or her deposition or produce documents at the taking of his or her deposition where a notice of deposition under Code Section 9-11-30 has been given or a request under Code Section 9-11-34 has been served, such notice or request to a party being enforceable by motion under Code Section 9-11-37. (b) A person who is to give a deposition may be required to attend an examination: (1) In the county wherein he or she resides or is employed or transacts his or her business in person; (2) In any county in which he or she is served with a subpoena while therein; or (3) At any place which is not more than 30 miles from the county seat of the county wherein the witness resides, is employed, or transacts his or her business in person. (c) The following are duties in responding to a subpoena: (1) A person responding to a subpoena to produce books, papers, documents, electronically stored information, or tangible things shall produce them as they are kept in the usual course of business or shall organize and label the documents to correspond with the categories in the request; (2) If a subpoena does not specify a form for producing electronically stored information, the person responding shall produce it in a form which it ordinarily is maintained or in a reasonably usable form; (3) A person responding to a subpoena for electronically stored information shall not be required to:
(A) Produce the same electronically stored information in more than one form; or (B) Provide discovery of electronically stored information from sources that the person identifies as not reasonably accessible because of undue burden or cost; (4) When electronically stored information is capable of being produced in both physical and electronic formats, production of physical copies shall be sufficient for compliance with a subpoena. When electronically stored information has been produced in a physical format, the party issuing the subpoena may obtain the electronically stored information in another form only upon a showing of particularized need and a court order. When the party issuing the subpoena has made a showing of particularized need, such party shall pay reasonable costs associated with the retrieval, production, conversion, and formatting of the requested electronically stored information; (5) Regarding a motion to compel discovery or for a protective order, the person responding shall show that the information is not reasonably accessible because of undue burden or cost. If that showing is made, the court may nonetheless order discovery from such sources if the requesting party shows good cause, after considering the limitations set forth in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 9-11-26. The court may specify conditions for discovery, including requiring the party that seeks discovery from a nonparty to bear the costs of locating, preserving,

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collecting, and producing the electronically stored information involved; and (6) When information subject to a subpoena is withheld on the objection that it is subject to protection as trial preparation or attorney work product materials, or that it is otherwise privileged, the objection shall be made with specificity and shall be supported by a description of the nature of the books, papers, documents, electronically stored information, or other tangible things not produced, sufficient for the requesting party to contest the objection."

SECTION 9. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015.

SECTION 10. 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:

E Albers Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane N Crosby N Davenport E Davis N Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Harbison E Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H E Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones, B
Jones, E E Ligon N Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

C Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton
Stone N Tate E Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 25, nays 20.

HB 643, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

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Senator Cowsert of the 46th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in defeating HB 643.

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

E Albers Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane N Crosby N Davenport E Davis N Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Harbison Y Harper N Heath N Henson Y Hill, H E Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares
Jones, B Jones, E E Ligon N Lucas N McKoon Y Millar N Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims
Staton Y Stone N Tate E Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 24, nays 21; the motion prevailed, and HB 643 was reconsidered and placed on the General Calendar.

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

Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following Bills of the House:

HB 881.

By Representatives Epps of the 144th, Powell of the 32nd, Gardner of the 57th, Stephenson of the 90th, Mosby of the 83rd and others:

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 promoting and supporting beneficial projects or entities, so as to provide for a new special license plate for the Grady Health Foundation; to require a two-thirds' majority vote for passage in accordance with constitutional requirements; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 1080. By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Brooks of the 55th, O`Neal of the 146th, Abrams of the 89th, Wilkinson of the 52nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide for placement of a statue of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

Bethel of the 54th

Hufstetler of the 52nd Jones of the 25th

Senator Hill of the 6th asked unanimous consent that HB 837 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

Senator Chance of the 16th asked unanimous consent that he be excused from voting on HB 837 pursuant to Senate Rule 5-1.8(d). The consent was granted, and Senator Chance was excused.

HB 837. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Powell of the 32nd, Golick of the 40th, Maxwell of the 17th, Powell of the 171st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agreements for probation services, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for the supervision of misdemeanor and county and city ordinance offenders by county and municipal probation officers and private probation services providers; to provide for the revocation, modification, and tolling of sentences under certain circumstances by county and municipal courts; to provide for the conditions of probation; to provide for the assessment and collection of costs of probation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Hill of the 6th.

The Senate Judiciary Non-Civil Committee offered the following substitute to HB 837:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agreements for probation services, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for the supervision of misdemeanor and county and city ordinance

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offenders by county and municipal probation officers and private probation services providers; to provide for the revocation, modification, and tolling of sentences under certain circumstances by county and municipal courts; to provide for the conditions of probation; to provide for the assessment and collection of costs of probation; to revise certain standards for private corporations, private enterprises, and private agencies who enter into written contracts for probation services; to change provisions relating to confidentiality of records; to revise certain standards for counties, municipalities, or consolidated governments who enter into written agreements to provide probation services; 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. (a) The General Assembly finds that:
(1) The authorization for county and municipal probation offices and private probation services was enacted to provide cost savings to the state by using state probation services for felony offenders and utilizing county and municipal probation offices and private probation entities which contract with courts for the supervision of misdemeanor and county and city ordinance offenders; (2) In enacting such legislation, the General Assembly intended to authorize judges to use county and municipal probation offices and private probation services providers to supervise misdemeanor and county and city ordinance offenders in the same manner as the judges of the superior courts use state probation services as a means of supervising felony offenders; (3) The General Assembly did not intend to restrict the powers of judges to impose, suspend, toll, revoke, or otherwise manage the probation of misdemeanor and county and city ordinance offenders sentenced in such courts when utilizing county and municipal probation offices and private probation services providers; and (4) The General Assembly intended that county and municipal probation officers and private probation officers, when acting in performance of their official duties in supervising probationers in accordance with law and the orders of a court, would have the same rights, authority, and protections as state probation supervisors. (b) It is the intention of the General Assembly to improve the use and provision of probation services by courts for misdemeanor and ordinance violations by enacting this Act.
SECTION 2. Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agreements for probation services, is amended by revising Code Section 42-8-100, relating to jurisdiction of probation matters in ordinance violation cases, costs, and agreements between chief judges of county courts or judges of municipal courts and corporations, enterprises, or agencies for probation services, as follows:

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"42-8-100. (a) As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Council' means the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council created under Code Section 42-8-101. (2) 'Private probation officer' means a probation officer employed by a private corporation, private enterprise, private agency, or other private entity that provides probation services. (3) 'Probation officer' means a person employed to supervise defendants placed on probation by a county or municipal court for committing an ordinance violation or misdemeanor. (b) Any county or municipal court which has original jurisdiction of ordinance violations or misdemeanors and in which the defendant in such a case has been found guilty upon verdict or any plea has pled guilty or nolo contendere may, at a time to be determined by the court, hear and determine the question of the probation of such defendant. (c) If it appears to the court upon a hearing of the matter that the defendant is not likely to engage in an unlawful course of conduct and that the ends of justice and the welfare of society do not require that the defendant shall presently suffer the penalty imposed by law, the court in its discretion shall impose sentence upon the defendant but may stay and suspend the execution of the sentence or any portion thereof or may place him or her on probation under the supervision and control of a probation officer or private probation officer for the duration of such probation, subject to the provisions of this Code section. The period of probation or suspension shall not exceed the maximum sentence of confinement which could be imposed on the defendant; provided, however, that nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the ability of a court to toll a sentence as provided in this article. (d) In every case that a court of this state sentences a defendant to probation under this article with supervision of a probation officer or private probation officer, in addition to any fine or order of restitution imposed by the court, there shall be imposed a probation supervision fee as a condition of probation. The probation supervision fee may be waived, amended, or converted to community service upon determination by the court prior to or subsequent to sentencing, as to the undue hardship, inability to pay, or any other extenuating factors which prohibit collection of such fee; provided, however, that the imposition of sanctions for failure to pay such fees shall be within the discretion of the court through judicial process or hearings. The court may convert probation supervision fees to community service on the same basis as it allows a defendant to pay a fine through community service as set forth in subsection (d) of Code Section 17-101. Probation supervision fees shall be waived on probationers incarcerated or detained in a jail or other confinement facility which prohibits employment for wages. (d)(e) The court may, in its discretion, require the payment of a fine or costs, or both, as a condition precedent to probation of probation, including the costs of probation supervision and the costs of electronic monitoring as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-100.1.

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(e)(f) The sentencing judge shall not lose jurisdiction over any person placed on probation during the term of his or her probated sentence. The judge is empowered to revoke any or all of the probated sentence, rescind any or all of the sentence, or, in any manner deemed advisable by the judge, modify or change the probated sentence, including tolling the sentence as provided in this article, at any time during the period of time originally prescribed for the probated sentence to run. (f)(g) If a defendant is placed on probation pursuant to this Code section by a county or municipal court other than one for the county or municipality in which he or she resides for committing any ordinance violation or misdemeanor, such defendant may, when specifically ordered by the court, have his or her probation supervision transferred to the county or municipality in which he or she resides.
(g)(h)(1) The chief judge of any court within the county, with the approval of the governing authority of that county, is authorized to enter into written contracts with corporations, enterprises, or agencies to provide probation supervision, counseling, collection services for all moneys to be paid by a defendant according to the terms of the sentence imposed on the defendant as well as any moneys which by operation of law are to be paid by the defendant in consequence of the conviction, and other probation services for persons convicted in that court and placed on probation in the county. In no case shall a private probation corporation or enterprise be charged with the responsibility for supervising a felony sentence. The final contract negotiated by the chief judge with the private probation entity shall be attached to the approval by the governing authority of the county to privatize probation services as an exhibit thereto. The termination of a contract for probation services as provided for in this subsection entered into on or after July 1, 2001, shall be initiated by the chief judge of the court which entered into the contract, and subject to approval by the governing authority of the county which entered into the contract and in accordance with the agreed upon, written provisions of such contract. The termination of a contract for probation services as provided for in this subsection in existence on July 1, 2001, and which contains no provisions relating to termination of such contract shall be initiated by the chief judge of the court which entered into the contract, and subject to approval by the governing authority of the county which entered into the contract and in accordance with the agreed upon, written provisions of such contract. (2) The chief judge of any court within the county, with the approval of the governing authority of that county, is authorized to establish a county probation system to provide probation supervision, counseling, collection services for all moneys to be paid by a defendant according to the terms of the sentence imposed on the defendant as well as any moneys which by operation of law are to be paid by the defendant in consequence of the conviction, and other probation services for persons convicted in that court and placed on probation in the county. (h)(i)(1) The judge of the municipal court of any municipality or consolidated government of a municipality and county of this state, with the approval of the governing authority of that municipality or consolidated government, is authorized to enter into written contracts with private corporations, enterprises, or agencies to

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provide probation supervision, counseling, collection services for all moneys to be paid by a defendant according to the terms of the sentence imposed and on the defendant as well as any moneys which by operation of law are to be paid by the defendant in consequence of the conviction, and other probation services for persons convicted in such court and placed on probation. The final contract negotiated by the judge with the private probation entity shall be attached to the approval by the governing authority of the municipality or consolidated government to privatize probation services as an exhibit thereto. The termination of a contract for probation services as provided for in this subsection entered into on or after July 1, 2001, shall be initiated by the chief judge of the court which entered into the contract, and subject to approval by the governing authority of the municipality or consolidated government which entered into the contract and in accordance with the agreed upon, written provisions of such contract. The termination of a contract for probation services as provided for in this subsection in existence on July 1, 2001, and which contains no provisions relating to termination of such contract shall be initiated by the chief judge of the court which entered into the contract, and subject to approval by the governing authority of the municipality or consolidated government which entered into the contract and in accordance with the agreed upon, written provisions of such contract. (2) The judge of the municipal court of any municipality or consolidated government of a municipality and county of this state, with the approval of the governing authority of that municipality or consolidated government, is authorized to establish a probation system to provide probation supervision, counseling, collection services for all moneys to be paid by a defendant according to the terms of the sentence imposed and on the defendant as well as any moneys which by operation of law are to be paid by the defendant in consequence of the conviction, and other probation services for persons convicted in such court and placed on probation."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"42-8-100.1. (a) A court which utilizes the services of a probation officer or private probation officer shall determine the terms and conditions of probation under this article and may provide such terms and conditions of probation as the court deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, providing that the probationer shall:
(1) Avoid injurious and vicious habits; (2) Avoid persons or places of disreputable or harmful character; (3) Report to the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, as directed; (4) Permit the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, to visit the probationer at the probationer's home or elsewhere; (5) Work faithfully at suitable employment insofar as may be possible; (6) Remain within a specified location; provided, however, that the court shall not

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banish a probationer to any area within the state: (A) That does not consist of at least one entire judicial circuit as described by Code Section 15-6-1; or (B) In which any service or program in which the probationer must participate as a condition of probation is not available;
(7) Make reparation or restitution to any aggrieved person for the damage or loss caused by the probationer's offense, in an amount to be determined by the court in accordance with the provisions of Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 17. Unless otherwise provided by law, no reparation or restitution to any aggrieved person for the damage or loss caused by the probationer's offense shall be made if the amount is in dispute unless the same has been determined as provided in Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 17; (8) Make reparation or restitution as reimbursement to a municipality or county for the payment for medical care furnished the person while incarcerated pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 4 of this title. No reparation or restitution to a local governmental unit for the provision of medical care shall be made if the amount is in dispute unless the same has been determined as provided in Article 1 of Chapter 14 of Title 17; (9) Repay the costs incurred by any municipality or county for wrongful actions by an inmate covered under the provisions of paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 42-4-71; (10) Support the probationer's legal dependents to the best of the probationer's ability; (11) Violate no local, state, or federal laws and be of general good behavior; (12) If permitted to move or travel to another state, agree to waive extradition from any jurisdiction where the probationer may be found and not contest any effort by any jurisdiction to return the probationer to this state; (13) Submit to evaluations and testing relating to rehabilitation and participate in and successfully complete rehabilitative programming as directed by the court, including periodic screening for drugs and alcohol as ordered by the court and mental health evaluations as ordered by the court. The court may assess and the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, shall be authorized to collect the costs or a portion of the costs, as determined by the court, of such evaluations, testing, rehabilitation programs, and screenings from the probationer; (14) Wear a device capable of tracking the location of the probationer by means including electronic surveillance or global positioning satellite systems. The court shall assess and the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, shall collect fees from the probationer for such monitoring; (15) Wear a device capable of detecting drug or alcohol use by the probationer. The court shall assess and the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, shall collect fees from the probationer for such monitoring; (16) Complete a residential or nonresidential program for substance abuse or mental health treatment as indicated by a risk and needs assessment for which the court may assess and the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, shall

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be authorized to collect the costs of or a portion of the costs, as determined by the court, of such program from the probationer; and (17) Pay for the cost of any drug and alcohol screening ordered by the court. (b)(1) It shall be the duty of a probationer, as a condition of probation, to keep his or her probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, informed as to his or her residence and mailing address. The court may also require, as a condition of probation and under such terms as the court deems advisable, that the probationer keep his or her probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, informed as to his or her whereabouts.
(2)(A) The running of a probated sentence may be tolled upon the failure of a probationer to report to his or her probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, as directed or failure to appear in court for a probation revocation hearing; either of such failures may be evidenced by an affidavit from the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be, setting forth such failure and stating efforts made by the probation officer to contact the probationer. (B) Upon receiving an affidavit from the probation officer or private probation officer as provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the court may enter an order tolling the probation of the probationer and may issue a rule nisi requiring the probationer to appear in court for a hearing on whether such tolling order should be continued or lifted. Said rule nisi shall be served by first-class mail to the last known address of the probationer or by personal service. The tolling order shall be effective upon the issuance of the rule nisi. Should the probationer fail to appear at the hearing, the court may, in its discretion, continue the tolling of the probated sentence. If, at the hearing, the court finds that the tolling order was inappropriately issued, the court shall rescind the tolling order and give the probationer credit toward his or her sentence for the time that the tolling order was in effect. (3) The effective date of the tolling of the sentence shall be the date the court enters a tolling order and shall continue until the probationer shall personally report to the probation officer or private probation officer, as the case may be; is taken into custody in this state; or is otherwise available to the court, whichever event occurs first. (4) Any tolled period of time shall not be included in computing creditable time served on probation or as any part of the time that the probationer was sentenced to serve. (5) Any unpaid fines, restitution, or any other moneys owed as a condition of probation shall be due when the probationer is arrested; provided, however, that if the entire balance of his or her probation is revoked, all the conditions of probation, including moneys owed, shall be negated by his or her imprisonment. If only part of the balance of the probation is revoked, the probationer shall still be responsible for the full amount of the unpaid fines, restitution, fees, and other moneys upon his or her return to probation after release from imprisonment, provided that the court may waive or reduce such amounts after considering all circumstances, including undue hardship, inability to pay, extenuating factors, and the availability of other alternatives, including community service.

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(c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as prohibiting a court in appropriate circumstances from imposing additional special conditions of probation unless otherwise prohibited by law. (d) Probation officers and private probation officers shall be authorized to participate in and conduct pretrial diversion programs as directed by the prosecuting attorney."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 42-8-103, relating to quarterly report to judge and council and records to be open for inspection, as follows:
"(a) Any private corporation, private enterprise, or private agency contracting to provide probation services or any county, municipality or consolidated government entering into an agreement under the provisions of this article shall provide to the judge with whom the contract or agreement was made and the council a quarterly report summarizing the number of offenders under supervision; the amount of fines, statutory surcharges, and restitution collected; the number of offenders for whom supervision or rehabilitation has been terminated and the reason for the termination; and the number of warrants issued during the quarter, in such detail as the council may require. Upon request of the court, the governing authority, or the council, the private corporation, private enterprise, or private agency contracting to provide probation services or any county, municipality, or consolidated government entering into an agreement under the provisions of this article shall provide to the court, the governing authority, or the council the amount of fees collected and the nature of such fees, including probation supervision fees, rehabilitation programming fees, electronic monitoring fees, drug or alcohol detection device fees, substance abuse or mental health evaluation or treatment fees, and drug testing fees. Information reported pursuant to this subsection shall not be subject to disclosure pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 42-8-106, relating to confidentiality of records, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c) Any individual who is or was under probation supervision by a private corporation, private enterprise, or private agency contracting under the provisions of this article or by a county, municipality, or consolidated government providing probation services under this article shall be permitted, upon written request, to inspect and copy his or her own probation file, including correspondence, payment records, and reporting history; provided, however, that supervision case notes shall not be subject to inspection or copying. The first request for such copies in a calendar year shall be provided by the entity at no charge to the individual. For all other requests, the entity providing such copies may charge a reasonable fee for such copies. Such individual may not request such inspection or copies more than once each calendar quarter."

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SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) and paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 42-8-108, relating to the applicability of the article to contractors for probation services, as follows:
"(3) Employ at least one person who is responsible for the direct supervision of probation officers employed by the corporation, enterprise, or agency and who shall have at least five years' experience in corrections, jail officer, parole, or probation services." "(3) Employ at least one person who is responsible for the direct supervision of probation officers employed by the governing authority who shall have at least five years' experience in corrections, jail officer, parole, or probation services; provided, however, that the five-year experience requirement shall not apply to any probation services supervised or administered by the office of sheriff of any county or to any such supervisor employed by a county, municipality, or consolidated government which was engaged in the provision of probation services on April 15, 2006."
SECTION 7. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senators Hill of the 6th, Thompson of the 5th, McKoon of the 29th and Cowsert of the 46th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate Judiciary, Non-civil Committee substitute to HB 837 (LC 29 6048S) by striking lines 260 through 276 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(a)(1) Any private corporation, private enterprise, or private agency contracting to provide probation services or any county, municipality or consolidated government entering into an agreement under the provisions of this article shall provide to the judge with whom the contract or agreement was made and the council a quarterly report summarizing the number of offenders under supervision; the amount of fines, statutory surcharges, and restitution collected; the number of offenders for whom supervision or rehabilitation has been terminated and the reason for the termination; and the number of warrants issued during the quarter, in such detail as the council may require. (2) Upon request of the court, the governing authority, or the council, the private corporation, private enterprise, or private agency contracting to provide probation services or any county, municipality, or consolidated government entering into an agreement under the provisions of this article shall provide to the court, the governing authority, or the council the amount of fees collected and the nature of such fees, including probation supervision fees, rehabilitation programming fees, electronic

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monitoring fees, drug or alcohol detection device fees, substance abuse or mental health evaluation or treatment fees, and drug testing fees. Information reported pursuant to this paragraph shall not be subject to disclosure pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50."

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Fort of the 39th objected.

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 39, nays 3, and the Hill of the 6th, 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 Beach E Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J E Chance N Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson E Hufstetler N Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares E Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 35, nays 17.

HB 837, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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The following message was received from the House through Mr. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:
SB 281. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state employees' health insurance plan, so as to require that a high deductible health care plan with a health savings account be offered as an option for persons covered under the state employees' health insurance plan; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 282. By Senator Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 and Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to alimony and child support and the "Child Support Recovery Act," respectively, so as to enact provisions recommended by the Georgia Child Support Commission relating to child support and enforcement of child support orders; to revise definitions used in calculating child support; to clarify that worksheets and the calculator determine monthly child support figures; to clarify provisions relating to gross income; to change provisions relating to the duties of the GCSC; to provide for definitions and correct cross-references relating to the Department of Human Services Bank Match Registry and child support orders; 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 290. By Senators Burke of the 11th and Crosby of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to responsible dog ownership, so as to allow local governments to confer dog control authority upon multiple individuals; to provide for the hearing of contested cases by superior courts; to require dog owners to pay for reasonable confinement

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and housing expenses in certain cases; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 364.

By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th, Jackson of the 24th, Miller of the 49th, Crosby of the 13th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 and Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Juvenile Code and schedules, offenses, and penalties, respectively, so as to revise and correct errors or omissions in furtherance of the work of the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform to recommend legislation; to amend Code Section 19-7-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to in whom parental power lies and how such power may be lost, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; 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 352.

By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Butler of the 55th and Millar of the 40th:
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 Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for assignment to the Department of Community Health; to provide for membership; to provide for terms of office; to provide for duties and responsibilities; to provide for a directory; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

At 7:30 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand in recess until 7:45 p.m.
At 7:45 p.m the President called the Senate to order.

Senator Unterman of the 45th asked unanimous consent that HB 990 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.
HB 990. By Representatives Jones of the 47th, Ralston of the 7th, O`Neal of the 146th, Nimmer of the 178th, Ramsey of the 72nd and others:
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 the expansion of Medicaid eligibility through an increase in

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the income threshold without prior legislative approval; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Unterman of the 45th.
The following Minority Report on HB 990 was filed with the Secretary:
Senate Health and Human Services Committee Minority Report March 17, 2014
The undersigned members of the Health and Human Services offer the following report to express our disagreement with the committee report on House Bill 990.
Georgia Would Almost Certainly Miss All 100% Subsidized Years Medicaid expansion is 100% funded by the federal government through 2016. By delaying or refusing expansion, Georgia is forfeiting three years in which 650,000 people would be able to obtain health care without it costing the state a single dime.
Georgians are Already Paying for Medicaid Expansion The ACA was passed under the assumption that Medicaid would be expanded in every state. The taxes in the act apply in all states, regardless of whether the state expands Medicaid. By refusing Medicaid expansion, Georgia's taxpayers are subsiding other states that did expand Medicaid and getting nothing in return.
This Legislation Would Remove Flexibility from DCH The Department of Community health has always made decisions regarding the Medicaid programs in which the state enrolls. These decisions are complicated and must be made at the agency level in order to make sense. The legislature would retain historical control over the department through the appropriations process.
Medicaid Expansion is Necessary for Georgia Medicaid expansion under the ACA is one of the most important policy decisions facing the state. It will create non-exportable jobs and provide health care to 650,000 Georgians. Medicaid expansion will only impose a minimal cost to the state budget while having a massively beneficial impact on the state economy and saving lives.

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Medicaid Expansion is Affordable
Opponents of Medicaid expansion claim that the state cannot afford Medicaid expansion. The Governor's office claims that Medicaid expansion would cost the state $4.5 billion over 10 years. However, that number is misleading because it includes costs due to enrollment growth, Medicaid changes that will affect the state regardless of expansion, and an optional provider payment increase. The true cost attributable to expansion is only $2.15 billion over 10 years.
In addition to health care provision, Medicaid expansion will also serve as a revenue stream. Medicaid expansion would directly lead to about $1 billion in increased sales and income taxes and $750 million in insurance premium taxes, for a total of $1.75 billion in increased state revenues. This would mean that the net cost to the state is only $353 million over ten years, or just over $35 million a year, less than two percent of the state budget. The resulting hospital growth would lead to increased provider tax revenues that would further reduce the net cost to the state.

Medicaid Expansion Will Reduce Health Care Costs
Uninsured persons have very limited access to preventative care. Without preventative care, health conditions fester and linger until they become an emergency. In addition to quality of life concerns, waiting until a treatable medical condition becomes an emergency is the most expensive and inefficient method of providing health care. Medicaid expansion will improve access to preventative care and allow for treatment earlier and at less cost.
The average uninsured person creates approximately $1,300/year in costs that are passed on to paying customers through higher health care costs and higher insurance premiums. This amount will almost double over the next decade. Providing Medicaid to 650,000 uninsured Georgians will save the health care system about $850 million in 2014 and even more as base health care costs rise.

Medicaid Expansion Will Help Save Rural Hospitals
Rural hospitals will be some of the biggest beneficiaries of Medicaid expansion. Currently, rural hospitals in Georgia are in trouble. Rural hospitals routinely close because they cannot bring in enough patients to pay the bills. When a hospital closes, patients in the area must travel long distances, often to the nearest large city, to obtain medical care.
A routine doctor's visit can turn into a daylong ordeal, especially for patients who cannot drive. Additionally, many nursing homes are attached to hospitals. When a hospital closes, its nursing home closes, and residents will often have to move hours away from their hometowns and their families. Medicaid expansion will create thousands of new potential patients for rural hospitals, keep the doors open, keep care local, and keep hospital workers employed.

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Medicaid Expansion Will Create Jobs
The health care industry is a major employer across Georgia. It provides employment opportunities in numerous skill areas to people from all educational backgrounds. Additionally, the vast majority of health care jobs cannot be outsourced. As more and more employment opportunities either become concentrated in metro Atlanta or leave the state altogether, it is critical to support industries such as health care that create jobs everywhere in the state.
Medicaid expansion would create over 70,000 jobs statewide. These jobs are not limited to the health care sector; Medicaid expansion will create jobs in other industries due to the economic security of improved health care funding. Of these 70,000 jobs, almost 2/3 would be created outside the Atlanta region, including in parts of the state that have been the worst hit by failed state economic policies.

Medicaid Expansion Will Save Lives
Roughly 1 in 1000 uninsured persons will die from a lack of health insurance. Medicaid expansion would provide coverage to roughly 650,000 currently uninsured Georgians. This means that 650 more people will die each year if Georgia does not accept Medicaid expansion.

Medicaid Expansion by the Numbers
Total increase to state GDP: $8.2 billion/year Average annual return on state investment: 1794% Total jobs created: 70,343 Total increased state and local tax revenue: 276.5 million

/s/ Sen. Gloria Butler

/s/ Sen. Steve Henson

/s/ Sen. Lester Jackson

/s/ Sen. Nan Orrock

Senator Unterman of the 45th moved the previous question.

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims

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N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Staton Stone
N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 37, nays 18; the motion prevailed, and the previous question was ordered.

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H
Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 35, nays 19.

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton
Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

HB 990, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Jack Hill District 4 234 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees:
Appropriations Natural Resources and the Environment Regulated Industries and Utilities Rules Finance

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Please record me as voting "Aye" on HB 990.

/s/ Jack Hill 18 March 2014

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

Mr. President:

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

SB 324.

By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Wilkinson of the 50th, Ginn of the 47th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Jeffares of the 17th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 35-8-2, 45-9-81, 459-101, and 49-4A-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions for employing and training of peace officers, definitions for the Georgia State Indemnification Fund, definitions for the Temporary Disability Compensation Program, and commitment of delinquent children, respectively, so as to harmonize definitions relating to peace officers employed or appointed by the Department of Juvenile Justice regarding their duties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 337.

By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tolleson of the 20th, Miller of the 49th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to barbers, so as to provide that the

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fines imposed by the State Board of Barbers for certain violations shall not exceed certain specified amounts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 339. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Hufstetler of the 52nd:

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 provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:

SB 336.

By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Tolleson of the 20th 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 provide that the fines imposed by the State Board of Cosmetology for certain violations shall not exceed certain specified amounts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 341.

By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Crosby of the 13th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-9-36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judges of probate courts as clerks thereof, chief clerk, authority to appoint other clerks, and powers of appointed clerks, so as to repeal a population provision relative to a clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; to provide for a clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 367. By Senator Hill of the 6th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-8-84 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to composition of membership of metropolitan area planning and development commissions and redistricting

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of areas removed from jurisdiction of existing commission, so as to change the eligibility to be a member of a commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Jeffares of the 17th asked unanimous consent that HB 348 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 348. By Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Sims of the 169th, Abrams of the 89th and Martin of the 49th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act 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 regarding income tax, so as to provide a tax credit for purchasers of alternative fuel vehicles; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for a cap on the amount of the tax credits; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Jeffares of the 17th.

Senator Miller of the 49th asked unanimous consent that he be excused from voting on HB 348 pursuant to Senate Rule 5-1.8(d). The consent was granted, and Senator Miller was excused.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach N Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert N Crane N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson N Hill, H Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares N Jones, B Y Jones, E

Y Mullis Murphy Orrock
Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins

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Y Dugan Fort
Y Ginn Y Golden N Gooch

N Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 41, nays 12.

HB 348, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following communications were received by the Secretary:

Senator Butch Miller District 49 421-A State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees:
Banking and Financial Institutions Assignments Education and Youth Appropriations Transportation Ethics Rules

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

March 18, 2014

David Cook Secretary of the Senate 353 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Dear Mr. Cook,

After I was granted consent to be excused from voting on HB 348, pursuant to Senate Rule 5-1.8(d), I inadvertently set a book on the yea button, resulting in a vote. Please enter in the Senate Journal that my vote on HB 348 was accidental.

Sincerely,

/s/ Butch Miller State Senate, 49th

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Committees:

Senator Jack Murphy

Regulated Industries and Utilities

District 27

Appropriations

325-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building Public Safety

Atlanta, GA 30334

Rules

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

3/18/14

Due to business outside the Senate Chamber, I missed the vote on HB-348. Had I been present, I would have voted Yes.

/s/ Jack Murphy District 27

Senator Murphy of the 27th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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

Mr. President:

The House has disagreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

HB 295. By Representatives Battles of the 15th and Powell of the 171st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of provisions regarding ad valorem taxation, assessment, and appeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Stone of the 23rd asked unanimous consent that HB 863 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 863. By Representatives Golick of the 40th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Hamilton of the 24th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Pak of the 108th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to offenses against public health and morals, so as to change provisions relating

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to cruelty to animals and aggravated cruelty to animals; to provide for and change definitions; to clarify provisions relating to justification; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Stone of the 23rd.
The Senate Judiciary Non-Civil Committee offered the following substitute to HB 863:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to offenses against public health and morals, so as to change provisions relating to cruelty to animals and aggravated cruelty to animals; to provide for and change definitions; to clarify provisions relating to justification; 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 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to offenses against public health and morals, is amended by revising Code Section 16-12-4, relating to cruelty to animals, as follows:
"16-12-4. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Adequate care' shall include, but shall not be limited to, adequate food, adequate water, sanitary conditions, adequate ventilation, adequate shelter, and veterinary care consistent with the normal requirements and feeding habits of an animal's size, species, breed, age, and physical condition. (1)(2) 'Animal' shall not include any fish nor shall such term include any pest that might be exterminated or removed from a business, residence, or other structure. (2) 'Conviction' shall include pleas of guilty or nolo contendere or probation as a first offender pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 and any conviction, plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or probation as a first offender for an offense under the laws of the United States or any of the several states that would constitute a violation of this Code section if committed in this state. (3) 'Malice' means:
(A) An actual intent, which may be shown by the circumstances connected to the act, to cause the particular harm produced without justification or excuse; or (B) The wanton and willful doing of an act with an awareness of a plain and strong likelihood that a particular harm may result. (3) 'Willful neglect' means the intentional withholding of food and water required by an animal to prevent starvation or dehydration.

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(b) A person commits the offense of cruelty to animals when he or she causes death or unjustifiable physical pain or suffering to any animal by an act, an omission, or willful neglect:
(1) Causes physical pain, suffering, or death to an animal by any unjustifiable act or omission; or (2) Having intentionally exercised custody, control, possession, or ownership of an animal, fails to provide adequate care to such animal. (c) Any person convicted of a violation of this subsection the offense of cruelty to animals shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that: (1) Any person who is convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this subsection shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed 12 months, a fine not to exceed $5,000.00, or both; and (2) Any any person who is convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this subsection which results in the death of an animal has had a prior adjudication of guilt for the offense of cruelty to animals or aggravated cruelty to animals, or an adjudication of guilt for the commission of an offense under the laws of any other state, territory, possession, or dominion of the United States, or of any foreign nation recognized by the United States, which would constitute the offense of cruelty to animals or aggravated cruelty to animals if committed in this state, including an adjudication of a juvenile for the commission of an act, whether committed in this state or in any other state, territory, possession, or dominion of the United States, or any foreign nation recognized by the United States, which if committed by an adult would constitute the offense of cruelty to animals or aggravated cruelty to animals, upon the second or subsequent conviction of cruelty to animals shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than three months nor more than 12 months, a fine not to exceed $10,000.00, or both, which punishment shall not be suspended, probated, or withheld. (c)(d) A person commits the offense of aggravated cruelty to animals when he or she knowingly and maliciously: (1) Maliciously causes the death or physical harm to of an animal; (2) Maliciously causes physical harm to an animal by depriving it of a member of its body, by rendering a part of such animal's body useless, or by seriously disfiguring such animal animal's body or a member thereof; (3) Maliciously tortures an animal by the infliction of or subjection to severe or prolonged physical pain; (4) Maliciously administers poison to an animal, or exposes an animal to any poisonous substance, with the intent that the substance be taken or swallowed by the animal; or (5) Having care and control of an animal, maliciously fails to provide adequate care to such animal to the extent that the death of such animal results, or a member of its body is rendered useless, or its body or a member thereof is seriously disfigured. (e) Any A person convicted of the offense of aggravated cruelty to animals shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more

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than five years, a fine not to exceed $15,000.00, or both,; provided, however, that any person who is convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this subsection has had a prior adjudication of guilt for the offense of aggravated cruelty to animals, or an adjudication of guilt for the commission of an offense under the laws of any other state, territory, possession, or dominion of the United States, or of any foreign nation recognized by the United States, which would constitute the offense of aggravated cruelty to animals if committed in this state, including an adjudication of a juvenile for the commission of an act, whether committed in this state or in any other state, territory, possession, or dominion of the United States, or any foreign nation recognized by the United States, which if committed by an adult would constitute the offense of aggravated cruelty to animals, upon the second or subsequent conviction of aggravated cruelty to animals shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five ten years, a fine not to exceed the amount provided by Code Section 17-10-8 $100,000.00, or both. (d)(f) Before sentencing a defendant for any conviction under this Code section, the sentencing judge may require psychological evaluation of the offender and shall consider the entire criminal record of the offender. (e)(g) The provisions of this Code section shall not be construed as prohibiting conduct which is otherwise permitted under the laws of this state or of the United States, including, but not limited to, agricultural, animal husbandry, butchering, food processing, marketing, scientific, research, training, medical, zoological, exhibition, competitive, hunting, trapping, fishing, wildlife management, or pest control practices or the authorized practice of veterinary medicine nor to limit in any way the authority or duty of the Department of Agriculture, Department of Natural Resources, any county board of health, any law enforcement officer, dog, animal, or rabies control officer, humane society, veterinarian, or private landowner protecting his or her property.
(f)(1) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as prohibiting a person from: (A) Defending his or her person or property, or the person or property of another, from injury or damage being caused by an animal; or (B) Injuring or killing an animal reasonably believed to constitute a threat for injury or damage to any property, livestock, or poultry.
(h)(1) In addition to justification and excuse as provided in Article 2 of Chapter 3 of this title, a person shall be justified in injuring or killing an animal when and to the extent that he or she reasonably believes that such act is necessary to defend against an imminent threat of injury or damage to any person, other animal, or property. (2) A person shall not be justified in injuring or killing an animal under the circumstances set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection when:
(A) The person being threatened is attempting to commit, committing, or fleeing after the commission or attempted commission of a crime; (B) The person or other animal being threatened is attempting to commit or committing a trespass or other tortious interference with property; or (C) The animal being threatened is not lawfully on the property where the threat is occurring.

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(2)(3) The method used to injure or kill such an animal under the circumstances set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be designed to be as humane as is possible under the circumstances. A person who humanely injures or kills an animal under the circumstances indicated in this subsection shall incur no civil or criminal liability or criminal responsibility for such injury or death."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senators Williams of the 19th, Bethel of the 54th, Stone of the 23rd and Cowsert of the 46th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate Judiciary, Non-civil Committee substitute to HB 863 (LC 29 6013S) by replacing lines 13 through 17 with the following:
(1) 'Animal' shall not include any fish nor shall such term include any pest that might
By replacing "(3)" with "(2)" on line 24.
By replacing lines 36 and 37 with the following: (2) Having intentionally exercised custody, control, possession, or ownership of an animal, fails to provide to such animal adequate food, water, sanitary conditions, or ventilation that is consistent with what a reasonable person of ordinary knowledge would believe is the normal requirement and feeding habit for such animal's size, species, breed, age, and physical condition.
By replacing lines 68 through 70 with the following: (5) Having intentionally exercised custody, control, possession, or ownership of an animal, maliciously fails to provide to such animal adequate food, water, sanitary conditions, or ventilation that is consistent with what a reasonable person of ordinary knowledge would believe is the normal requirement and feeding habit for such animal's size, species, breed, age, and physical condition to the extent that the death of such animal results or a member of its body is rendered useless or is seriously disfigured.
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Williams, 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.

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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 Beach
Bethel N Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert N Crane N Crosby N Davenport Y Davis N Dugan Y Fort N Ginn
Golden N Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson
Hill, H Y Hill, Jack
Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares N Jones, B Y Jones, E N Ligon N Lucas N McKoon Y Millar N Miller

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 29, nays 20.

Mullis E Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate N Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman N Wilkinson Y Williams

HB 863, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd asked unanimous consent that HB 776 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.
HB 776. By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Willard of the 51st, Fleming of the 121st, Caldwell of the 131st, Welch of the 110th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15, Code Sections 21-2-231, 312A-4, 35-3-33, and 40-5-2, and Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, lists of persons convicted of felonies, persons identified as noncitizens, persons declared mentally incompetent, and deceased persons, the Department of Public Health's obligation to safeguard and promote the health of people of this state, the powers and duties of the Georgia Crime Information Center, keeping of records or applications for driver's licenses and information on licenses and furnishing such information, and penal institutions, respectively, so as to clarify information to be provided in order to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists; to change provisions relating to the eligibility of persons to serve on a jury; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd.

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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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler
Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Jeffares Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims
Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S
Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, nays 4.

HB 776, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Tolleson of the 20th asked unanimous consent that HB 257 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 257. By Representative Martin of the 49th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Tolleson of the 20th.

The Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee offered the following substitute to HB 257:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 48-7-40.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state income tax credits for low-emission vehicles, so as to limit the total annual amount of credits for zero emission and low-emission vehicles; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 48-7-40.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state income tax credits for low-emission vehicles, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b)(1) A tax credit is allowed against the tax imposed under this article to a taxpayer for the purchase or lease of a new low-emission vehicle or zero emission vehicle that is registered in the State of Georgia. The amount of the credit shall be:
(1)(A) For any new low-emission vehicle, 10 percent of the cost of such vehicle or $2,500.00, whichever is less; and (2)(B) For any new zero emission vehicle, 20 percent of the cost of such vehicle or $5,000.00, whichever is less. (2) The aggregate amount of tax credits allowed under the provisions of this subsection shall be limited to $10 million in each fiscal year."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014.
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 N Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath
Henson N Hill, H Y Hill, Jack

Y Mullis N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer

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Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis N Dugan N Fort Y Ginn
Golden N Gooch

Y Hill, Judson N Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones, B Y Jones, E N Ligon
Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 36, nays 16.

HB 257, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Hill of the 6th asked unanimous consent that HB 794 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 794. By Representatives Braddock of the 19th, Welch of the 110th, Lindsey of the 54th, Clark of the 98th, Hawkins of the 27th and others:

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 adopt the Compact for a Balanced Budget and promote the proposal and ratification of a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution; to provide for powers, duties, and procedures relative to the Compact; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Hill of the 6th.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach N Bethel Y Burke

N Harbison Y Harper N Heath N Henson Y Hill, H

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay

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N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort N Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E N Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar N Miller

Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton
Stone N Tate N Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 30, nays 25.

HB 794, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that HB 729 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 729. By Representatives Rice of the 95th, Geisinger of the 48th and Oliver of the 82nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5C-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions, exemption from taxation, allocation and disbursement of proceeds collected by tag agents, fair market value of vehicle appealable, and report, so as to change the manner for determining fair market value of motor vehicles subject to the tax; to provide for penalties for fraudulent applications for such reductions; to provide for the distribution of revenue to newly created municipalities; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to provide for multi-year decals for certain vehicles; to provide for related matters; 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:

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Department of Audits and Accounts
270 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 4-114 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
GREG S. GRIFFIN State Auditor (404) 656-2174
February 4, 2014
Honorable Mickey Channell, Chairman House Ways and Means Committee State Capitol, Room 133 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: Fiscal Note House Bill 729 (LC 28 6900)
Dear Chairman Channell:
The Georgia State University Fiscal Research Center provided the following narrative on the revenue impact of this bill:
This legislation modifies several pieces of the current Title Fee Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT). The impact of each modification and the total for all modifications to state revenues are shown in Table 1. The impacts on local revenues are shown in Table 2. All estimates shown in Table 1 and Table 2 assume an effective date of January 1, 2014. Section 1 of this bill modifies the current law by requiring that the value of trade-in vehicles involved in used car sale transactions be based upon the average of the current fair market value and the current wholesale value of the trade-in motor vehicle listed in the current motor vehicle ad valorem assessment manual utilized by the state revenue commissioner.
There have been many reported instances of abuse involving the valuation of trade-ins used in a used vehicle transaction. The result of this abuse is to significantly reduce, and in some cases, eliminate the TAVT liability. Although current law does not stipulate a pricing guide for trade-ins used in used car transactions, the original revenue estimate of HB 259 prepared during the 2012 legislative session assumed that vehicles used as tradeins for used car transactions would be valued according to the standard assessment

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manual used by the state revenue commissioner. Therefore, this provision provides no change in the baseline forecast of TAVT revenues and consequently has no effect on state or local revenues compared to baseline estimates included in Amended FY 2014 and FY 2015 revenue estimates.
Section 1 allows kit cars to be valued at the greater of the retail selling price of the kit or the average of the current fair market value and the current wholesale value of the motor vehicle as listed in the current motor vehicle ad valorem assessment manual utilized by the state revenue commissioner. The modification codifies the assumptions made in the original TAVT estimate. As such, this modification is already contained in the TAVT baseline.
Section 1 of this bill allows leasing companies to use previously leased vehicles that are being turned in at the end of a lease as a trade-in in a new purchase transaction for a vehicle to be leased to the same or a new lessee. The effect of this modification is to reduce the base on which the TAVT is levied by the amount of the trade-in. Under current law, the TAVT is levied on the full value of the leased vehicle with no trade-in allowance provided.
Based on data provided by the Department of Revenue (DOR) on monthly TAVT receipts, leasing makes up about 12 percent of all new car sales in 2013. According to industry data for a typical 3 year lease, the average residual value of a leased vehicle is 50 percent of its original value. While no data was available to indicate the number of leased transactions that are returned to the dealer at the end of a lease, the estimate assumes 50 percent. If more leases are turned in, than the resulting revenue loss will be higher than projected. This provision is expected to result in a State revenue loss of $5 million and a local revenue loss of $4 million for the January through June period of FY2014. The State revenue effect declines slightly in later years because the state TAVT rate declines over time. The local revenue effect increases throughout the FY2014-2019 period.
Section 1 also includes a provision to provide a state income tax credit for low-income individuals purchasing a vehicle through a buy-here pay-here (BHPH) dealer. Under current law, dealers registered with the state as BHPH dealers are authorized to levy a reduced TAVT rate which is 2.5 percentage points below the standard TAVT rate. Under this bill, BHPH transactions would pay the standard TAVT at the time of purchase, but qualifying low income individuals would be allowed to take a refundable credit against their income taxes. The value of the credit would equal the 2.5 percentage point reduction in the TAVT.
This provision has the effect of increasing state and local TAVT revenues by eliminating the reduced TAVT rate for BHPH transactions. The revenue increase is offset in the case of State revenues by the reduction in State revenues from the credit allowed to qualified

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individuals. The revenue loss of the credit is the sum of both the state and local portion of the reduction in the TAVT rate. Because the refundable credit will not be claimed until the following year when the return is filed, there is no revenue effect until FY2015. There is no corresponding revenue loss at the local level.
At the present, there are no definitive figures on the number of BHPH deals per year in Georgia or their value. The estimate assumes that about 129,000 BHPH transactions occurred in 2013 at an average value of $6,500 per transaction. The number of transactions is based a rough estimate provided through conversations with the industry. If this number of transactions is too high, then the revenue loss to the State will be overstated; conversely, if the number is too low, the revenue loss to the State will be too low.
Lastly, section 1 modifies the current law TAVT treatment of out of state (OOS) vehicles. Under current law, OOS vehicles are subject to the standard TAVT rate but are allowed to pay the liability in 2 equal installments over a 12 month period. The proposed legislation levies a 3 percent TAVT on OOS vehicles, all of which is due at the time the vehicle is registered. The 3 percent TAVT rate would be split between the state and local governments based on the same split applied to the standard TAVT rate.
Based on data provided by DOR, 68,000 vehicles were registered from out of state between March and December of 2013. The estimate assumes that vehicles registered in 2013 with an outstanding liability for their registration would not be affected by this legislation. Thus, taxpayers who still owe the second installment on their TAVT liability would remain liable for this payment.
Section 2 of this bill allows owners of passenger cars to prepay their annual registration fee. Under current law, all owners of passenger cars must pay a $20 annual registration fee. This legislation provides for a 3 year registration fee for $57, a 4 year registration fee for $75 and a 5 year registration fee for $90. This legislation will not eliminate the annual emissions requirement for those owners residing in the metro area counties. The effect of this legislation on State revenues is to concentrate the payment of registration fees in the early part of FY2014-FY2019 relative to the currently anticipated FY2014-FY2019 baseline of registration fee revenue. This results in a revenue gain in FY2014-FY2016 as more fees than currently expected are paid to the State but a revenue loss in FY2017-FY2019 as less fees than expected are paid to the State. The estimate assumes that this provision will be utilized only by those vehicles under the TAVT system. While open to all registered vehicles, vehicles not under the TAVT system will not find the prepayment advantageous because the annual property tax must still be paid on the vehicle. Because the registration fee is not a local revenue source, this modification has no effect on local revenues.

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Table 1: Impact on State Revenues

$ in Millions/State Fiscal Years

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Total 2014-

2019

Revenue

Modify valuation for trade-ins in

Technical Correction No Revenue Effect

used car transactions

Valuation for Kit cars

No Revenue Effect

Allow trade-ins against TAVT for

-5 -10 -11 -10 -9 -8

-52

leases

BHPH Income tax credit

036532

19

Out of State Rate Reduction

-9 -24 -32 -32 -29 -25

-149

Prepayment of Registration Fees

9 13 2 -4 -2 -4

15

State Total - All Provisions

-5 -18 -34 -41 -36 -34

-168

Table 2: Impact on Local Revenues

$ in Millions/State Fiscal Years

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Total 2014-

2019

Revenue

Modify valuation for trade-ins in

Technical Correction No Revenue Effect

used car transactions

Valuation for Kit cars

No Revenue Effect

Allow trade-ins against TAVT for

-4 -8 -9 -10 -12 -13

-57

leases

BHPH Income tax credit

0 5 10 11 13 14

52

Out of State Rate Reduction

-7 -19 -26 -27 -31 -35

-146

Prepayment of Registration Fees

Not Applicable

State Total - All Provisions

-11 -23 -25 -27 -30 -34

-150

Because individual amounts shown in Tables 1 and 2 have been rounded to the nearest $1 million, the amounts shown in each row or column may not add to the total for the applicable row or column.
Sincerely,
/s/ Greg S. Griffin State Auditor
/s/ Teresa A. MacCartney, Director Office of Planning and Budget

The Senate Finance Committee offered the following substitute to HB 729:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 48-5C-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions, exemption from taxation, allocation and disbursement of proceeds collected by tag agents, fair market value of vehicle appealable, and report, so as to change the manner for determining fair market value of motor vehicles subject to the tax; to provide for the fair market value determination of kit cars; to provide for credit for trade-in vehicle in certain lease transactions; to provide for fees of the tag agent; to provide for the promulgation of a standardized form; to provide for the submission of title applications and title ad valorem tax fees by dealers; to provide for penalties for failure to submit title applications and title ad valorem tax fees timely; to provide for certain refunds; to provide for transfers as a result of a divorce decree or court order; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for an expiration period for temporary license plates; to require that applications be submitted to the county where the vehicle will be registered; to provide for extensions of the registration period 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. Code Section 48-5C-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions, exemption from taxation, allocation and disbursement of proceeds collected by tag agents, fair market value of vehicle appealable, and report, is amended by revising the Code section as follows:
"48-5C-1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Fair market value of the motor vehicle' means: (A) For a used motor vehicle, the average of the current fair market value and the current wholesale value of a motor vehicle for a vehicle listed in the current motor vehicle ad valorem assessment manual utilized by the state revenue commissioner and based upon a nationally recognized motor vehicle industry pricing guide for fair market and wholesale market values in determining the taxable value of a motor vehicle under Code Section 48-5-442, and, in the case of a used car dealer, less any reduction for the trade-in value of another motor vehicle which shall also be based upon the average of the current fair market value and the current wholesale value of the trade-in motor vehicle listed in the current motor vehicle ad valorem assessment manual utilized by the state revenue commissioner and based upon a nationally recognized motor vehicle industry pricing guide for fair market and wholesale market values in determining the taxable value of a motor vehicle under Code Section 48-5-442; (B) For a used motor vehicle which is not so listed in such current motor vehicle ad

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valorem assessment manual, the value from the bill of sale or the value from a reputable used car market guide designated by the commissioner, whichever is greater, and, in the case of a used car dealer, less any reduction for the trade-in value of another motor vehicle; provided, however, that, if the value of the motor vehicle is based upon a reputable used car market guide designated by the commissioner, then the value of the trade-in shall also be based upon the same reputable used car market guide; (C) Upon written application and supporting documentation submitted by an applicant under this Code section, a county tag agent may deviate from the fair market value as defined in subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph based upon mileage and condition of the used vehicle. Supporting documentation may include, but not be limited to, bill of sale, odometer statement, and values from reputable pricing guides. The fair market value as determined by the county tag agent pursuant to this subparagraph shall be appealable as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section; or (D)(C) For a new motor vehicle, the greater of the retail selling price or, in the case of a lease of a new motor vehicle, the agreed upon value of the vehicle pursuant to the lease agreement or the average of the current fair market value and the current wholesale value of a motor vehicle for a vehicle listed in the current motor vehicle ad valorem assessment manual utilized by the state revenue commissioner in determining the taxable value of a motor vehicle under Code Section 48-5-442, less any reduction for the trade-in value of another motor vehicle as stated in the bill of sale and any rebate or any cash discounts provided by the selling dealer and taken at the time of sale. The retail selling price or agreed upon value shall include any charges for labor, freight, delivery, dealer fees, and similar charges and dealer addons and mark-ups, but shall not include any extended warranty or maintenance agreement itemized on the dealer's invoice to the customer or any finance, insurance, and interest charges for deferred payments billed separately; or (D) In the case of a kit car which is assembled by the purchaser from parts supplied by a manufacturer, the greater of the retail selling price of the kit or the average of the current fair market value and the current wholesale value of the motor vehicle if listed in the current motor vehicle ad valorem assessment manual utilized by the state revenue commissioner and based upon a nationally recognized motor vehicle industry pricing guide for fair market and wholesale market values in determining the taxable value of a motor vehicle under Code Section 48-5-442. A kit car shall not include a rebuilt or salvage vehicle. Upon written application and supporting documentation submitted by an applicant under this Code section, a county tag agent may deviate from the fair market value as defined in subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph based upon mileage and condition of the used vehicle. Supporting documentation may include, but shall not be limited to, bill of sale, odometer statement, and values from reputable pricing guides. The fair market value as determined by the county tag agent pursuant to this paragraph shall be appealable as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section.

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(2) 'Immediate family member' means spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, or grandchild. (3) 'Loaner vehicle' means a motor vehicle owned or leased by a dealer which is withdrawn temporarily from dealer inventory for exclusive use as a courtesy vehicle loaned at no charge for a period not to exceed 30 days within a 366 day period to any one customer whose motor vehicle is being serviced by such dealer. (4) 'Rental charge' means the total value received by a rental motor vehicle concern for the rental or lease for 31 or fewer consecutive days of a rental motor vehicle, including the total cash and nonmonetary consideration for the rental or lease, including, but not limited to, charges based on time or mileage and charges for insurance coverage or collision damage waiver but excluding all charges for motor fuel taxes or sales and use taxes. (5) 'Rental motor vehicle' means a motor vehicle designed to carry 15 or fewer passengers and used primarily for the transportation of persons that is rented or leased without a driver. (6) 'Rental motor vehicle concern' means a person or legal entity which owns or leases five or more rental motor vehicles and which regularly rents or leases such vehicles to the public for value. (7) 'Trade-in value' means the fair market value of the motor vehicle, as defined in paragraph (1) of this subsection, as stated in the bill of sale for a vehicle which has been traded in to the dealer in a transaction involving the purchase of another vehicle from the dealer. When a lessor receives a motor vehicle which was returned to the lessor by a lessee and the lessor utilizes such vehicle as a trade-in in the purchase of another motor vehicle to be leased to the same or a different lessee, such lessor shall receive a reduction for the trade-in value of such trade-in vehicle in determining the fair market value of the vehicle being purchased.
(b)(1)(A) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, any motor vehicle for which a title is issued in this state on or after March 1, 2013, shall be exempt from sales and use taxes to the extent provided under paragraph (95) of Code Section 488-3 and shall not be subject to the ad valorem tax as otherwise required under Chapter 5 of this title. Any such motor vehicle shall be titled as otherwise required under Title 40 but shall be subject to a state title fee and a local title fee which shall be alternative ad valorem taxes as authorized by Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III(b)(3) of the Georgia Constitution. Motor vehicles registered under the International Registration Plan shall not be subject to state and local title ad valorem tax fees but shall continue to be subject to apportioned ad valorem taxation under Article 10 of Chapter 5 of this title.
(B)(i) As used in this subparagraph, the term: (I) 'Local base amount' means $1 billion. (II) 'Local current collection amount' means the total amount of sales and use taxes on the sale of motor vehicles under Chapter 8 of this title and motor vehicle local ad valorem tax proceeds under this Code section and Chapter 5 of this title which were collected during the calendar year which immediately

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precedes the tax year in which the title ad valorem tax adjustments are required to be made under this subparagraph. (III) 'Local target collection amount' means an amount equal to the local base amount added to the product of 2 percent of the local base amount multiplied by the number of years since 2012 with a maximum amount of $1.2 billion. (IV) 'State base amount' means $535 million. (V) 'State current collection amount' means the total amount of sales and use taxes on the sale of motor vehicles under Chapter 8 of this title and motor vehicle state ad valorem tax proceeds under this Code section and Chapter 5 of this title which were collected during the calendar year which immediately precedes the tax year in which the state and local title ad valorem tax rate is to be reviewed for adjustment under division (xiv) of this subparagraph. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this subdivision to the contrary, the term 'state current collection amount' for the 2014 calendar year for the purposes of the 2015 review under division (xiv) of this subparagraph shall be adjusted so that such amount is equal to the amount of motor vehicle state ad valorem tax proceeds that would have been collected under this Code section in 2014 if the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate was 7 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle less any trade-in value plus the total amount of motor vehicle state ad valorem tax proceeds collected under Chapter 5 of this title during 2014. (VI) 'State target collection amount' means an amount equal to the state base amount added to the product of 2 percent of the state base amount multiplied by the number of years since 2012. (ii) The combined state and local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to: (I) For the period commencing March 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013, 6.5 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle; (II) For the 2014 tax year, 6.75 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle; and (III) Except as provided in division (xiv) of this subparagraph, for the 2015 and subsequent tax years, 7 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle. (iii) For the period commencing March 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 57 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 43 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (iv) For the 2014 tax year, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 55 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 45 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (v) For the 2015 tax year, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 55 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 45 percent of the tax rate

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specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (vi) For the 2016 tax year, except as otherwise provided in division (xiii) of this subparagraph, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 53.5 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 46.5 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (vii) For the 2017 tax year, except as otherwise provided in divisions (xiii) and (xiv) of this subparagraph, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 44 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 56 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (viii) For the 2018 tax year, except as otherwise provided in division (xiii) of this subparagraph, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 40 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 60 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (ix) For the 2019 tax year, except as otherwise provided in divisions (xiii) and (xiv) of this subparagraph, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 36 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 64 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (x) For the 2020 tax year, except as otherwise provided in division (xiii) of this subparagraph, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 34 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 66 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (xi) For the 2021 tax year, except as otherwise provided in division (xiii) of this subparagraph, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 30 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 70 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (xii) For the 2022 and all subsequent tax years, except as otherwise provided in division (xiii) of this subparagraph for tax years 2022, 2023, and 2024 and except as otherwise provided in division (xiv) of this subparagraph for tax year 2023, the state title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 28 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph, and the local title ad valorem tax shall be at a rate equal to 72 percent of the tax rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. (xiii) Beginning in 2016, by not later than January 15 of each tax year through the 2022 tax year, the state revenue commissioner shall determine the local target collection amount and the local current collection amount for the preceding calendar year. If such local current collection amount is equal to or within 1 percent of the local target collection amount, then the state title ad valorem tax rate

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and the local title ad valorem tax rate for such tax year shall remain at the rate specified in this subparagraph for that year. If the local current collection amount is more than 1 percent greater than the local target collection amount, then the local title ad valorem tax rate for such tax year shall be reduced automatically by operation of this division by such percentage amount as may be necessary so that, if such rate had been in effect for the calendar year under review, the local current collection amount would have produced an amount equal to the local target collection amount, and the state title ad valorem tax rate for such tax year shall be increased by an equal amount to maintain the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate at the rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. If the local current collection amount is more than 1 percent less than the local target collection amount, then the local title ad valorem tax rate for such tax year shall be increased automatically by operation of this division by such percentage amount as may be necessary so that, if such rate had been in effect for the calendar year under review, the local current collection amount would have produced an amount equal to the local target collection amount, and the state title ad valorem tax rate for such tax year shall be reduced by an equal amount to maintain the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate at the rate specified in division (ii) of this subparagraph. In the event of an adjustment of such ad valorem tax rates, by not later than January 31 of such tax year, the state revenue commissioner shall notify the tax commissioner of each county in this state of the adjusted rate amounts. The effective date of such adjusted rate amounts shall be January 1 of such tax year. (xiv) In tax years 2015, 2018, and 2022, by not later than July 1 of each such tax year, the state revenue commissioner shall determine the state target collection amount and the state current collection amount for the preceding calendar year. If such state current collection amount is greater than, equal to, or within 1 percent of the state target collection amount after making the adjustment, if any, required in division (xiii) of this subparagraph, then the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate provided in division (ii) of this subparagraph shall remain at the rate specified in such division. If the state current collection amount is more than 1 percent less than the state target collection amount after making the adjustment, if any, required by division (xiii) of this subparagraph, then the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate provided in division (ii) of this subparagraph shall be increased automatically by operation of this division by such percentage amount as may be necessary so that, if such rate had been in effect for the calendar year under review, the state current collection amount would have produced an amount equal to the state target collection amount, and the state title ad valorem tax rate and the local title ad valorem tax rate for the tax year in which such increase in the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate shall become effective shall be adjusted from the rates specified in this subparagraph or division (xiii) of this subparagraph for such tax year such that the proceeds from such increase in the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate shall be allocated in full to the

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state. In the event of an adjustment of the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate, by not later than August 31 of such tax year, the state revenue commissioner shall notify the tax commissioner of each county in this state of the adjusted combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate for the next calendar year. The effective date of such adjusted combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate shall be January 1 of the next calendar year. Notwithstanding the provisions of this division, the combined state and local title ad valorem tax rate shall not exceed 9 percent. (xv) The state revenue commissioner shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary and appropriate to implement and administer this Code section, including, but not limited to, rules and regulations regarding appropriate public notification of any changes in rate amounts and the effective date of such changes and rules and regulations regarding appropriate enforcement and compliance procedures and methods for the implementation and operation of this Code section. The state revenue commissioner shall promulgate a standardized form to be used by all dealers of new and used vehicles in this state in order to ease the administration of this Code section. The state revenue commissioner may promulgate and implement rules and regulations as may be necessary to permit seller financed sales of used vehicles to be assessed 2.5 percentage points less than the rate specified in division (b)(1)(B)(ii) of this Code section subparagraph. (C) The application for title and the state and local title ad valorem tax fees provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall be paid to the tag agent in the county where the motor vehicle is to be registered and shall be paid at the time the application for a certificate of title is submitted or, in the case of an electronic title transaction, at the time when the electronic title transaction is finalized. In an electronic title transaction, the state and local title ad valorem tax fees shall be remitted electronically directly to the county tag agent. A dealer of new or used motor vehicles may accept shall make such application for title and state and local title ad valorem tax fees on behalf of the purchaser of a new or used motor vehicle for the purpose of submitting or, in the case of an electronic title application, finalizing such title application and remitting state and local title ad valorem tax fees. (D) There shall be a penalty imposed on any person who, in the determination of the commissioner, falsifies any information in any bill of sale used for purposes of determining the fair market value of the motor vehicle. Such penalty shall not exceed $2,500.00 as a state penalty and shall not exceed $2,500.00 as a local penalty as determined by the commissioner. Such determination shall be made within 60 days of the commissioner receiving information of a possible violation of this paragraph. (E) Except in the case in which an extension of the registration period has been granted by the county tag agent under Code Section 40-2-20, a dealer of new or used motor vehicles that accepts makes an application for title and collects state and local title ad valorem tax fees from a purchaser of a new or used motor vehicle and

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does not submit or, in the case of an electronic title transaction, finalize such application for title and remit such state and local title ad valorem tax fees to the county tag agent within 30 days following the date of purchase shall be liable to the county tag agent for an amount equal to 5 percent of the amount of such state and local title ad valorem tax fees. An additional penalty equal to 10 percent of the amount of such state and local title ad valorem tax fees shall be imposed if such payment is not transmitted within 60 days following the date of purchase. An additional penalty equal to 15 percent of the amount of such state and local title ad valorem tax fees shall be imposed if such payment is not transmitted within 90 days following the date of purchase, and an additional penalty equal to 20 percent of the amount of such state and local title ad valorem tax fees shall be imposed if such payment is not transmitted within 120 days following the date of purchase. An additional penalty equal to 25 percent of the amount of such state and local title ad valorem tax fees shall be imposed for each subsequent 30 day period in which the payment is not transmitted. In addition, any such dealer of used motor vehicles who fails to make the application for title and submit or, in the case of an electronic title transaction, finalize such application for title and remit such state and local title ad valorem tax fees to the county tag agent within 30 days following the date of purchase shall also be subject to civil fines not to exceed $500.00 per transaction, and such failure may be the basis for the revocation or suspension of such dealer's license under Chapter 47 of Title 43. (F) A dealer of new or used motor vehicles that accepts makes an application for title and collects state and local title ad valorem tax fees from a purchaser of a new or used motor vehicle and converts such fees to his or her own use shall be guilty of theft by conversion and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in Code Section 16-8-12. (2) A person or entity acquiring a salvage title pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 40-3-36 shall not be subject to the fee specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection but shall be subject to a state title ad valorem tax fee in an amount equal to 1 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle. Such state title ad valorem tax fee shall be an alternative ad valorem tax as authorized by Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III(b)(3) of the Georgia Constitution. (c)(1) The amount of proceeds collected by tag agents each month as state and local title ad valorem tax fees, state salvage title ad valorem tax fees, administrative fees, penalties, and interest pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall be allocated and disbursed as provided in this subsection. (2) For the 2013 tax year and in each subsequent tax year, the amount of such funds shall be disbursed within 20 days following the end of each calendar month as follows: (A) State title ad valorem tax fees, state salvage title ad valorem tax fees, administrative fees, penalties, and interest shall be remitted to the state revenue commissioner who shall deposit such proceeds in the general fund of the state less an amount to be retained by the tag agent not to exceed 1 percent of the total amount

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otherwise required to be remitted under this subparagraph to defray the cost of administration. Such retained amount shall be remitted to the collecting county's general fund. Failure by the tag agent to disburse within such 20 day period shall result in a forfeiture of such administrative fee plus interest on such amount at the rate specified in Code Section 48-2-40; and (B) Local title ad valorem tax fees, administrative fees, penalties, and interest shall be designated as local government ad valorem tax funds. The tag agent shall then distribute the proceeds as specified in paragraph (3) of this subsection, less an amount to be retained by the tag agent not to exceed 1 percent of the total amount otherwise required to be distributed under this subparagraph to defray the cost of administration. Such retained amount shall be remitted to the collecting county's general fund. Failure by the tag agent to disburse within such 20 day period shall result in a forfeiture of such administrative fee plus interest on such amount at the rate specified in Code Section 48-2-40. (3) The local title ad valorem tax fee proceeds required under this subsection shall be distributed as follows: (A) The tag agent of the county shall within 20 days following the end of each calendar month allocate and distribute to the county governing authority and to municipal governing authorities, the board of education of the county school district, and the board of education of any independent school district located in such county an amount of those proceeds necessary to offset any reduction in ad valorem tax on motor vehicles collected under Chapter 5 of this title in the taxing jurisdiction of each governing authority and school district from the amount of ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles collected under Chapter 5 of this title in each such governing authority and school district during the same calendar month of 2012. This reduction shall be calculated by subtracting the amount of ad valorem tax on motor vehicles collected under Chapter 5 of this title in each such taxing jurisdiction from the amount of ad valorem tax on motor vehicles collected under Chapter 5 of this title in that taxing jurisdiction in the same calendar month of 2012. In the event that the local title ad valorem tax fee proceeds are insufficient to fully offset such reduction in ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles, the tag agent shall allocate a proportionate amount of the proceeds to each governing authority and to the board of education of each such school district, and any remaining shortfall shall be paid from the following month's local title ad valorem tax fee proceeds. In the event that a shortfall remains, the tag agent shall continue to first allocate local title ad valorem tax fee proceeds to offset such shortfalls until the shortfall has been fully repaid; and (B) Of the proceeds remaining following the allocation and distribution under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the tag agent shall allocate and distribute to the county governing authority and to municipal governing authorities, the board of education of the county school district, and the board of education of any independent school district located in such county the remaining amount of those proceeds in the manner provided in this subparagraph. Such proceeds shall be deposited in the general fund of such governing authority or board of education and

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shall not be subject to any use or expenditure requirements provided for under any of the following described local sales and use taxes but shall be authorized to be expended in the same manner as authorized for the ad valorem tax revenues on motor vehicles under Chapter 5 of this title which would otherwise have been collected for such governing authority or board of education. Of such remaining proceeds:
(i) An amount equal to one-third of such proceeds shall be distributed to the board of education of the county school district and the board of education of each independent school district located in such county in the same manner as required for any local sales and use tax for educational purposes levied pursuant to Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of this title currently in effect. If such tax is not currently in effect, such proceeds shall be distributed to such board or boards of education in the same manner as if such tax were in effect;
(ii)(I) Except as otherwise provided in this division, an amount equal to onethird of such proceeds shall be distributed to the governing authority of the county and the governing authority of each qualified municipality located in such county in the same manner as specified under the distribution certificate for the joint county and municipal sales and use tax under Article 2 of Chapter 8 of this title currently in effect. (II) If such tax were never in effect, such proceeds shall be distributed to the governing authority of the county and the governing authority of each qualified municipality located in such county on a pro rata basis according to the ratio of the population that each such municipality bears to the population of the entire county. (III) If such tax is currently in effect as well as a local option sales and use tax for educational purposes levied pursuant to a local constitutional amendment, an amount equal to one-third of such proceeds shall be distributed in the same manner as required under subdivision (I) of this division and an amount equal to one-third of such proceeds shall be distributed to the board of education of the county school district. (IV) If such tax is not currently in effect and a local option sales and use tax for educational purposes levied pursuant to a local constitutional amendment is currently in effect, such proceeds shall be distributed to the board of education of the county school district and the board of education of any independent school district in the same manner as required under that such local constitutional amendment. (V) If such tax is not currently in effect and a homestead option sales and use tax under Article 2A of Chapter 8 of this title is in effect, such proceeds shall be distributed to the governing authority of the county, each qualified municipality, and each existing municipality in the same proportion as otherwise required under Code Section 48-8-104; and (iii)(I) An amount equal to one-third of such proceeds shall be distributed to the governing authority of the county and the governing authority of each qualified

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municipality located in such county in the same manner as specified under an intergovernmental agreement or as otherwise required under the county special purpose local option sales and use tax under Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of this title currently in effect; provided, however, that this subdivision shall not apply if subdivision (III) of division (ii) of this subparagraph is applicable. (II) If such tax were in effect but expired and is not currently in effect, such proceeds shall be distributed to the governing authority of the county and the governing authority of each qualified municipality located in such county in the same manner as if such tax were still in effect according to the intergovernmental agreement or as otherwise required under the county special purpose local sales and use tax under Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of this title for the 12 month period commencing at the expiration of such tax. If such tax is not renewed prior to the expiration of such 12 month period, such amount shall be distributed in accordance with subdivision (I) of division (ii) of this subparagraph; provided, however, that if a tax under Article 2 of Chapter 8 of this title is not in effect, such amount shall be distributed in accordance with subdivision (II) of division (ii) of this subparagraph. (III) If such tax is not currently in effect in a county in which a tax is levied for purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation, as authorized by the amendment to the Constitution set out at Ga. L. 1964, p. 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, such proceeds shall be distributed to the governing body of the authority created by local Act to operate such metropolitan area system of public transportation. (IV) If such tax were never in effect, such proceeds shall be distributed in the same manner as specified under the distribution certificate for the joint county and municipal sales and use tax under Article 2 of Chapter 8 of this title currently in effect; provided, however, that if such tax under such article is not in effect, such proceeds shall be distributed to the governing authority of the county and the governing authority of each qualified municipality located in such county on a pro rata basis according to the ratio of the population that each such municipality bears to the population of the entire county. (d)(1)(A) Upon the death of an owner of a motor vehicle which has not become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the immediate family member or immediate family members of such owner who receive such motor vehicle pursuant to a will or under the rules of inheritance shall, subsequent to the transfer of title of such motor vehicle, continue to be subject to ad valorem tax under Chapter 5 of this title and shall not be subject to the state and local title ad valorem tax fees provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section unless the immediate family member or immediate family members make an affirmative written election to become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. In the event of such election, such transfer shall be subject to the state and

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local title ad valorem tax fees provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (B) Upon the death of an owner of a motor vehicle which has become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the immediate family member or immediate family members of such owner who receive such motor vehicle pursuant to a will or under the rules of inheritance shall be subject to a state title ad valorem tax fee in an amount equal to one-quarter of 1 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle and a local title ad valorem tax fee in an amount equal to one-quarter of 1 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle. Such title ad valorem tax fees shall be an alternative ad valorem tax as authorized by Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III(b)(3) of the Georgia Constitution. (2)(A) Upon the transfer from an immediate family member of a motor vehicle which has not become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the immediate family member or immediate family members who receive such motor vehicle shall, subsequent to the transfer of title of such motor vehicle, continue to be subject to ad valorem tax under Chapter 5 of this title and shall not be subject to the state and local title ad valorem tax fees provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section unless the immediate family member or immediate family members make an affirmative written election to become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. In the event of such election, such transfer shall be subject to the state and local title ad valorem tax fees provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (B) Upon the transfer from an immediate family member of a motor vehicle which has become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the immediate family member who receives such motor vehicle shall transfer title of such motor vehicle to such recipient family member and shall be subject to a state title ad valorem tax fee in an amount equal to one-quarter of 1 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle and a local title ad valorem tax fee in an amount equal to one-quarter of 1 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle. Such title ad valorem tax fees shall be an alternative ad valorem tax as authorized by Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III(b)(3) of the Georgia Constitution. (C) Any title transfer under this paragraph shall be accompanied by an affidavit of the transferor and transferee that such persons are immediate family members to one another. There shall be a penalty imposed on any person who, in the determination of the state revenue commissioner, falsifies any material information in such affidavit. Such penalty shall not exceed $2,500.00 as a state penalty and shall not exceed $2,500.00 as a local penalty as determined by the state revenue commissioner. Such determination shall be made within 60 days of the state revenue commissioner receiving information of a possible violation of this paragraph. (3) Any individual who: (A) Is required by law to register a motor vehicle or motor vehicles in this state which were registered in the state in which such person formerly resided; and (B) Is required to file an application for a certificate of title under Code Section 40-

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3-21 or 40-3-32 shall only be required to pay state and local title ad valorem tax fees in the amount of 50 percent of the amount which would otherwise be due and payable under this subsection at the time of filing the application for a certificate of title, and the remaining 50 percent shall be paid within 12 months. (4) The state and local title ad valorem tax fees provided for under this Code section shall not apply to corrected titles, replacement titles under Code Section 40-3-31, or titles reissued to the same owner pursuant to Code Sections 40-3-50 through 40-3-56. (5) Any motor vehicle subject to state and local title ad valorem tax fees under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section shall continue to be subject to the title, license plate, revalidation decal, and registration requirements and applicable fees as otherwise provided in Title 40 in the same manner as motor vehicles which are not subject to state and local title ad valorem tax fees under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (6) Motor vehicles owned or leased by or to the state or any county, consolidated government, municipality, county or independent school district, or other government entity in this state shall not be subject to the state and local title ad valorem tax fees provided for under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section; provided, however, that such other government entity shall not qualify for the exclusion under this paragraph unless it is exempt from ad valorem tax and sales and use tax pursuant to general law.
(7)(A) Any motor vehicle which is exempt from sales and use tax pursuant to paragraph (30) of Code Section 48-8-3 shall be exempt from state and local title ad valorem tax fees under this subsection. (B) Any motor vehicle which is exempt from ad valorem taxation pursuant to Code Section 48-5-478, 48-5-478.1, 48-5-478.2, or 48-5-478.3 shall be exempt from state and local title ad valorem tax fees under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (8) There shall be a penalty imposed on the transfer of all or any part of the interest in a business entity that includes primarily as an asset of such business entity one or more motor vehicles, when, in the determination of the state revenue commissioner, such transfer is done to evade the payment of state and local title ad valorem tax fees under this subsection. Such penalty shall not exceed $2,500.00 as a state penalty per motor vehicle and shall not exceed $2,500.00 as a local penalty per motor vehicle, as determined by the state revenue commissioner, plus the amount of the state and local title ad valorem tax fees. Such determination shall be made within 60 days of the state revenue commissioner receiving information that a transfer may be in violation of this paragraph. (9) Any owner of any motor vehicle who fails to submit within 30 days of the date such owner is required by law to register such vehicle in this state an application for a first certificate of title under Code Section 40-3-21 or a certificate of title under Code Section 40-3-32 shall be required to pay a penalty in the amount of 10 percent of the state title ad valorem tax fees and 10 percent of the local title ad valorem tax fees

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required under this Code section, and, if such state and local title ad valorem tax fees and the penalty are not paid within 60 days following the date such owner is required by law to register such vehicle, interest at the rate of 1.0 percent per month shall be imposed on the state and local title ad valorem tax fees due under this Code section, unless a temporary permit has been issued by the tax commissioner. The tax commissioner shall grant a temporary permit in the event the failure to timely apply for a first certificate of title is due to the failure of a lienholder to comply with Code Section 40-3-56, regarding release of a security interest or lien, and no penalty or interest shall be assessed. Such penalty and interest shall be in addition to the penalty and fee required under Code Section 40-3-21 or 40-3-32, as applicable. (10) The owner of any motor vehicle for which a title was issued in this state on or after January 1, 2012, and prior to March 1, 2013, shall be authorized to opt in to the provisions of this subsection at any time prior to February 28, 2014, upon compliance with the following requirements:
(A)(i) The total amount of Georgia state and local title ad valorem tax fees which would be due from March 1, 2013, to December 31, 2013, if such vehicle had been titled in 2013 shall be determined; and (ii) The total amount of Georgia state and local sales and use tax and Georgia state and local ad valorem tax under Chapter 5 of this title which were due and paid in 2012 for that such motor vehicle and, if applicable, the total amount of such taxes which were due and paid for that such motor vehicle in 2013 and 2014 shall be determined; and (B)(i) If the amount derived under division (i) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph is greater than the amount derived under division (ii) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the owner shall remit the difference to the tag agent. Such remittance shall be deemed local title ad valorem tax fee proceeds; or (ii) If the amount derived under division (i) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph is less than the amount derived under division (ii) of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, no additional amount shall be due and payable by the owner. Upon certification by the tag agent of compliance with the requirements of this paragraph, such motor vehicle shall not be subject to ad valorem tax as otherwise required under Chapter 5 of this title in the same manner as otherwise provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (11)(A) In the case of rental motor vehicles owned by a rental motor vehicle concern, the state title ad valorem tax fee shall be in an amount equal to .625 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle, and the local title ad valorem tax fee shall be in an amount equal to .625 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle, but only if in the immediately prior calendar year the average amount of sales and use tax attributable to the rental charge of each such rental motor vehicle was at least $400.00 as certified by the state revenue commissioner. If, in the immediately prior calendar year, the average amount of sales and use tax attributable to the rental charge of each such rental motor vehicle was not at least $400.00, this paragraph shall not apply and such vehicles shall be subject to the state

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and local title ad valorem tax fees prescribed in division (b)(1)(B)(ii) of this Code section. (B) Such title ad valorem tax fees shall be an alternative ad valorem tax as authorized by Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III(b)(3) of the Georgia Constitution. (12) A loaner vehicle shall not be subject to state and local title ad valorem tax fees under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section for a period of time not to exceed 366 days commencing on the date such loaner vehicle is withdrawn temporarily from inventory. Immediately upon the expiration of such 366 day period, if the dealer does not return the loaner vehicle to inventory for resale, the dealer shall be responsible for remitting state and local title ad valorem tax fees in the same manner as otherwise required of an owner under paragraph (9) of this subsection and shall be subject to the same penalties and interest as an owner for noncompliance with the requirements of paragraph (9) of this subsection. (13) Any motor vehicle which is donated to a nonprofit organization exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the purpose of being transferred to another person shall, when titled in the name of such nonprofit organization, not be subject to state and local title ad valorem tax fees under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section but shall be subject to state and local title ad valorem tax fees otherwise applicable to salvage titles under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section. (14)(A) A lessor of motor vehicles that leases motor vehicles for more than 31 consecutive days to lessees residing in this state shall register with the department. The department shall collect an annual fee of $100.00 for such registrations. Failure of a lessor to register under this subparagraph shall subject such lessor to a civil penalty of $2,500.00. (B) A lessee residing in this state who leases a motor vehicle under this paragraph shall register such motor vehicle with the tag agent in such lessee's county of residence within 30 days of the commencement of the lease of such motor vehicle or beginning residence in this state, whichever is later. (C) A lessor that leases a motor vehicle under this paragraph to a lessee residing in this state shall apply for a certificate of title in this state within 30 days of the commencement of the lease of such motor vehicle. (15) There shall be no liability for any state or local title ad valorem tax fees in any of the following title transactions: (A) The addition or substitution of lienholders on a motor vehicle title so long as the owner of the motor vehicle remains the same; (B) The acquisition of a bonded title by a person or entity pursuant to Code Section 40-3-28 if the title is to be issued in the name of such person or entity; (C) The acquisition of a title to a motor vehicle by a person or entity as a result of the foreclosure of a mechanic's lien pursuant to Code Section 40-3-54 if such title is to be issued in the name of such lienholder; (D) The acquisition of a title to an abandoned motor vehicle by a person or entity pursuant to Chapter 11 of this title if such person or entity is a manufacturer or

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dealer of motor vehicles and the title is to be issued in the name of such person or entity; (E) The obtaining of a title to a stolen motor vehicle by a person or entity pursuant to Code Section 40-3-43; (F) The obtaining of a title by and in the name of a motor vehicle manufacturer, licensed distributor, licensed dealer, or licensed rebuilder for the purpose of sale or resale or to obtain a corrected title, provided that the manufacturer, distributor, dealer, or rebuilder shall submit an affidavit in a form promulgated by the commissioner attesting that the transfer of title is for the purpose of accomplishing a sale or resale or to correct a title only; (G) The obtaining of a title by and in the name of the holder of a security interest when a motor vehicle has been repossessed after default in accordance with Part 6 of Article 9 of Title 11 if such title is to be issued in the name of such security interest holder; (H) The obtaining of a title by a person or entity for purposes of correcting a title, changing an odometer reading, or removing an odometer discrepancy legend, provided that, subject to subparagraph (F) of this paragraph, title is not being transferred to another person or entity; and (I) The obtaining of a title by a person who pays state and local title ad valorem tax fees on a motor vehicle and subsequently moves out of this state but returns and applies to retitle such vehicle in this state. (16) It shall be unlawful for a person, including a dealer of new or used motor vehicles under subparagraph (b)(1)(C) of this Code section, to fail to obtain a title for and register a motor vehicle in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Any person, including a dealer of new or used motor vehicles under subparagraph (b)(1)(C) of this Code section, who knowingly and willfully fails to obtain a title for or register a motor vehicle in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. (17) Any person who purchases a 1963 through 1985 model year motor vehicle for which such person obtains a title shall be subject to this Code section, but the state title ad valorem tax fee shall be in an amount equal to .50 percent of the fair market value of such motor vehicle, and the local title ad valorem tax fee shall be in an amount equal to .50 percent of the fair market value of such motor vehicle. (18)(A) Upon the transfer as the result of a divorce decree or court order of a motor vehicle which has not become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the person who receives such motor vehicle shall, subsequent to the transfer of title of such motor vehicle, continue to be subject to the ad valorem tax under Chapter 5 of this title and shall not be subject to the state and local title ad valorem tax fees provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section unless such person makes an affirmative written election to become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. In the event of such election, such transfer shall be subject to the state and local title ad valorem tax fees provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section.

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(B) Upon the transfer as the result of a divorce decree or court order of a motor vehicle which has become subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the person who receives such motor vehicle shall at the time of the transfer of title of such motor vehicle be subject to a state title ad valorem tax fee in an amount equal to one-quarter of 1 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle and a local title ad valorem tax fee in an amount equal to one-quarter of 1 percent of the fair market value of the motor vehicle. Such title ad valorem tax fees shall be an alternative ad valorem tax as authorized by Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III(b)(3) of the Georgia Constitution. (C) Any title transfer under this paragraph shall be accompanied by an affidavit of the transferee that such transfer is pursuant to a divorce decree or court order, and the transferee shall attach such decree or order to the affidavit. There shall be a penalty imposed on any person who, in the determination of the state revenue commissioner, falsifies any material information in such affidavit. Such penalty shall not exceed $2,500.00 as a state penalty and shall not exceed $2,500.00 as a local penalty as determined by the state revenue commissioner. Such determination shall be made within 60 days of the state revenue commissioner receiving information of a possible violation of this paragraph. (e) The fair market value of any motor vehicle subject to this Code section shall be appealable in the same manner as otherwise authorized for a motor vehicle subject to ad valorem taxation under Code Section 48-5-450; provided, however, that the person appealing the fair market value shall first pay the full amount of the state and local title ad valorem tax prior to filing any appeal. If the appeal is successful, the amount of the tax owed shall be recalculated and, if the amount paid by the person appealing the determination of fair market value is greater than the recalculated tax owed, the person shall be promptly given a refund of the difference. (f) Beginning in 2014, on or before January 31 of each year, the department shall provide a report to the chairpersons of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committee showing the state and local title ad valorem tax fee revenues collected pursuant to this chapter and the motor vehicle ad valorem tax proceeds collected pursuant to Chapter 5 of this title during the preceding calendar year. (g) A motor vehicle dealer shall be authorized to apply for a refund of state and local title ad valorem taxes on behalf of the person who purchased a motor vehicle from such dealer. Such dealer shall promptly pay to such purchaser any refund received by the dealer which is owed to the purchaser, and in any event, such payment shall be made no later than ten days following the receipt of such refund by the dealer."
SECTION 2. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 40-2-8, relating to the operation of unregistered vehicles, as follows:
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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. 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 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 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 the an expiration date 45 days from the date of purchase of the period within which the purchaser is required by Code Section 40-2-20 to register such vehicle. The expiration date of such a temporary plate may be revised and extended by the county tag agent upon application by the dealer, the purchaser, or the transferee 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. The requirements of this subparagraph do shall 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. 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 temporary license plates shall maintain an inventory record of temporary license plates by number and 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 of such vehicle. 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 penalties enumerated in this subsection."

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SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 40-2-29, relating to registration and license plate requirement, license fee to accompany application, temporary operating permit, and penalties, as follows:
"(c) A person unable to fully comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section shall register such vehicle and receive a temporary operating permit that will be valid until the end of the initial registration period as provided for in paragraph (.1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-2-21. The commissioner may provide by rule or regulation for one 30 day extension of such initial registration period which may be granted by the county tag agent if the transferor has not provided such purchaser or other transferee owner with a title to the motor vehicle more than five business days prior to the expiration of such initial registration period. The county tag agent shall grant an extension of the initial registration period when the transferor, purchaser, or transferee can demonstrate by affidavit in a form provided by the commissioner that title has not been provided to the purchaser or transferee due to the failure of a security interest or lienholder to timely release a security interest or lien in accordance with Code Section 40-3-56."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-3-21, relating to the application for the first certificate of title, as follows:
"40-3-21. (a) The application for the first certificate of title of a vehicle in this state shall be to made by the owner to the commissioner or the commissioner's duly authorized county tag agent on the prescribed form. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the application must shall be submitted to the commissioner or the appropriate authorized county tag agent by the owner of the vehicle within 30 days from the date of purchase of the vehicle or from the date the owner is otherwise required by law to register the vehicle in this state. If the owner does not submit the application within that time, the owner of the vehicle shall be required to pay a penalty of $10.00 in addition to the ordinary title fee provided for by this chapter. If the documents submitted in support of the title application are rejected, the party submitting the documents shall have 60 days from the date of rejection to resubmit the documents required by the commissioner or the authorized county tag agent for the issuance of a certificate of title. Should the documents not be properly resubmitted within the 60 day period, there shall be an additional $10.00 penalty assessed, and the owner of the vehicle shall be required to remove immediately the license plate of the vehicle and return same to the commissioner or the authorized county tag agent. The license plate shall be deemed to have expired at 12:00 Midnight of the sixtieth day following the initial rejection of the documents submitted, if the documents have not been resubmitted as required under this subsection. Such application shall contain:
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(2) A description of the vehicle, including, so far as the following data exist: its make, model, identifying number, type of body, the number of cylinders, and whether new, used, or a demonstrator and, for a manufactured home, the manufacturer's statement or certificate of origin and the full serial number for all manufactured homes sold in this state on or after July 1, 1994; (3) The date of purchase by the applicant and, except as provided in paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section, the name and address of the person from whom the vehicle was acquired and the names and addresses of the holders of all security interests and liens in order of their priority; and (4) Any further information the commissioner authorized county tag agent reasonably requires to identify the vehicle and to enable the commissioner or the authorized county tag agent to determine whether the owner is entitled to a certificate of title and the existence or nonexistence of security interests in the vehicle and liens on the vehicle. (b)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'digital signature' means a digital or electronic method executed or adopted by a party with the intent to be bound by or to authenticate a record, which is unique to the person using it, is capable of verification, is under the sole control of the person using it, and is linked to data in such a manner that if the data are changed, the digital or electronic signature is invalidated. (2) If the application refers to a vehicle purchased from a dealer, it shall contain the name and address of the holder of any security interest created or reserved at the time of the sale by the dealer. The application shall be signed by the owner and, unless the dealer's signature appears on the certificate of title or manufacturer's statement of origin submitted in support of the title application, the dealer, provided that as an alternative to a handwritten signature, the commissioner may authorize use of a digital signature as so long as appropriate security measures are implemented which assure security and verification of the digital signature process, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the commissioner. The dealer shall promptly mail, or deliver, or electronically submit the application to the commissioner or the county tag agent of the county in which the seller is located, of the county in which the sale takes place, of the county tag agent where the vehicle will be registered in which the vehicle is delivered, or of the county wherein the vehicle owner resides so as to have the application submitted to the commissioner or such authorized county tag agent within 30 days from the date of the sale of the vehicle. If the application is not submitted within that time, the dealer, or in nondealer sales the transferee, shall be required to pay a penalty of $10.00 in addition to the ordinary title fee paid by the transferee provided for in this chapter. If the documents submitted in support of the title application are rejected, the dealer submitting the documents shall have 60 days from the date of initial rejection to resubmit the documents required by the commissioner or authorized county tag agent for the issuance of a certificate of title. Should the documents not be properly resubmitted within 60 days, there shall be an additional penalty of $10.00 assessed against the dealer. The willful failure of a dealer to obtain a certificate of title for a purchaser shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of

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the dealer's state issued license and registration for the sale of motor vehicles. (c)(1) If the application refers to a vehicle last previously registered in another state or country, the application shall contain or be accompanied by:
(A) Any certificate of title issued by the other state or country; and (B) Any other information and documents the commissioner or authorized county tag agent reasonably requires to establish the ownership of the vehicle and the existence or nonexistence of security interests in it and liens against it. (2) If the application refers to a vehicle last previously registered in another state and if the applicant is the last previously registered owner in such state, the application need not contain the name and address of the person from whom the vehicle was acquired."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 40-3-32, relating to the transfer of vehicles, as follows:
"(b) Except as provided in Code Section 40-3-33, the transferee, promptly after delivery to him or her of the vehicle and certificate of title, shall execute the application for a new certificate of title on the form the commissioner prescribes and cause the application and the certificate of title to be mailed or delivered to the commissioner or his appropriate authorized county tag agent in the county where the vehicle will be registered together with the application for change of registration for the vehicle, so that the title application shall be received within 30 days from the date of the transfer of the vehicle. If the title application is not received within that time, the owner shall be required to pay a penalty of $10.00 in addition to the ordinary title fee provided for by this chapter. If the documents submitted in support of the title application are rejected, the party submitting the documents shall have 60 days from the date of initial rejection to resubmit the documents required by the commissioner authorized county tag agent for the issuance of title. If the documents are not properly resubmitted within 60 days, there shall be an additional $10.00 penalty assessed, and the owner of the vehicle shall be required to remove immediately the license plate of the vehicle and return same to the commissioner authorized county tag agent. The license plate shall be deemed to have expired at 12:00 Midnight of the sixtieth day following the initial rejection of the documents, if the documents have not been resubmitted as required under this subsection."
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.

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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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy
Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton
Stone Y Tate
Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 3.

HB 729, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Dugan of the 30th asked unanimous consent that HB 449 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 449. By Representatives Gravley of the 67th, Jacobs of the 80th, Hightower of the 68th, Teasley of the 37th, Smyre of the 135th 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 agency records is not required, so as to change certain provisions relating to 9-1-1 calls; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Dugan of the 30th.

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James
Jeffares Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson
Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 51, nays 1.

HB 449, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Harper of the 7th asked unanimous consent that HB 983 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 983. By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Roberts of the 155th, England of the 116th and Burns of the 159th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the state sales and use tax, so as to clarify eligible exemptions; to amend Code Section 2-1-5 of the Office Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual license fees for qualified agriculture producers, so as to correct a crossreference; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Harper of the 7th.

The Senate Finance Committee offered the following substitute to HB 983:

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the state sales and use tax, so as to clarify eligible exemptions; to amend Code Section 2-1-5 of the Office Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual license fees for qualified agriculture producers, so as to correct a cross-reference; 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 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the state sales and use tax, is amended by revising Code Section 48-8-3.3, relating to certain agricultural exemptions, as follows:
"48-8-3.3. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1)(A) 'Agricultural machinery and equipment' means machinery and equipment used in the production of agricultural products, including, but not limited to, machinery and equipment used in the production of poultry and eggs for sale, including, but not limited to, equipment used in the cleaning or maintenance of poultry houses and the surrounding premises; in hatching and breeding of poultry and the breeding of livestock and equine; in production, processing, and storage of fluid milk for sale; in drying, ripening, cooking, further processing, or storage of agricultural products, including, but not limited to, orchard crops; in production of livestock and equine for sale; by a producer of poultry, eggs, fluid milk, equine, or livestock for sale; for the purpose of harvesting agricultural products to be used on the farm by that producer as feed for poultry, equine, or livestock; directly in tilling the soil or in animal husbandry when the machinery is incorporated for the first time or as additional machinery for the first time into a new or an existing farm unit engaged in tilling the soil or in animal husbandry in this state; directly in tilling the soil or in animal husbandry when the machinery is bought to replace machinery in an existing farm unit already engaged in tilling the soil or in animal husbandry in this state; machinery and equipment used exclusively for irrigation of agricultural products, including, but not limited to, fruit, vegetable, and nut crops regardless of whether the irrigation machinery or equipment becomes incorporated into real property; and machinery and equipment used to cool agricultural products in storage facilities. (B) 'Agricultural machinery and equipment' also means shall mean farm tractors and attachments to the tractors; off-road vehicles used primarily in the production of nursery and horticultural crops; self-propelled fertilizer or chemical application equipment sold to persons engaged primarily in producing agricultural products for

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sale and which are used exclusively in tilling, planting, cultivating, and harvesting agricultural products, including, but not limited to, growing, harvesting, or processing onions, peaches, blackberries, blueberries, or other orchard crops, nursery, and other horticultural crops; devices and containers used in the transport and shipment of agricultural products; aircraft exclusively used for spraying agricultural crops; pecan sprayers, pecan shakers, and other equipment used in harvesting pecans sold to persons engaged in the growing, harvesting, and production of pecans; and off-road equipment and related attachments which are sold to or used by persons engaged primarily in the growing or harvesting of timber and which are used exclusively in site preparation, planting, cultivating, or harvesting timber. Equipment used in harvesting shall include all off-road equipment and related attachments used in every forestry procedure starting with the severing of a tree from the ground until and including the point at which the tree or its parts in any form has been loaded in the field in or on a truck or other vehicle for transport to the place of use. Such off-road equipment shall include, but not be limited to, skidders, feller bunchers, debarkers, delimbers, chip harvesters, tubgrinders, woods cutters, chippers of all types, loaders of all types, dozers, mid-motor graders, and the related attachments; grain bins and attachments to grain bins regardless of whether such grain bins or attachments are incorporated into real property; any repair, replacement, or component parts installed on agricultural machinery and equipment; trailers used to transport agricultural products; all-terrain vehicles and multipassenger rough-terrain vehicles; and any other off-road vehicles used directly and principally in the production of agricultural or horticultural products. (2)(A) 'Agricultural operations' or 'agricultural products' is used synonymously with the term 'agricultural purposes' and means the following activities:
(i) raising Raising, growing, harvesting, or storing of crops, including, but not limited to, soil preparation and crop production services such as plowing, fertilizing, seed bed preparation, planting, cultivating, and crop protecting services; (ii) feeding Feeding, breeding, or managing livestock, equine, or poultry; (iii) producing Producing or storing feed for use in the production of livestock, including, but not limited to, cattle, calves, swine, hogs, goats, sheep, equine, and rabbits, or for use in the production of poultry, including, but not limited to, chickens, hens, ratites, and turkeys; (iv) producing Producing plants, trees, Christmas trees, fowl, equine, or other animals; or (v) the production of Producing aquacultural, horticultural, viticultural, silvicultural, grass sod, dairy, livestock, poultry, egg, and apiarian products.; (vi) Processing poultry; (vii) Post-harvest services on crops with the intent of preparing them for market or further processing, including but not limited to crop cleaning, drying, shelling, fumigating, curing, sorting, grading, packing, ginning, canning, pickling, and

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cooling; (viii) Slaughtering poultry and other animals; and (ix) Manufacturing dairy products. (B) 'Agricultural operations' excludes constructing, installing, altering, repairing, dismantling, or demolishing real property structures or fixtures, including, but not limited to, grain bins, irrigation equipment, and fencing. (2.1) 'Agricultural products' means items produced by agricultural operations. Agricultural products are considered grown in this state if such products are grown, produced, or processed in this state, whether or not such products are composed of constituent products grown or produced outside this state. (3) 'Agricultural production inputs' means seed; seedlings; plants grown from seed, cuttings, or liners; fertilizers; insecticides; livestock and poultry feeds, drugs, and instruments used for the administration of such drugs; fencing products and materials used to produce agricultural products regardless of whether the fencing products or materials become incorporated into real property; fungicides; rodenticides; herbicides; defoliants; soil fumigants; plant growth regulating chemicals; desiccants, including, but not limited to, shavings and sawdust from wood, peanut hulls, fuller's earth, straw, and hay; feed for animals, including, but not limited to, livestock, fish, equine, hogs, or poultry; sugar used as food for honeybees kept for the commercial production of honey, beeswax, and honeybees; cattle, hogs, sheep, equine, poultry, or bees when sold for breeding purposes; ice or other refrigerants, including, but not limited to, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, ammonia, and propylene glycol used in the processing for market or the chilling of agricultural products in storage facilities, rooms, compartments, or delivery trucks; materials, containers, crates, boxes, labels, sacks, bags, or bottles used for packaging agricultural products when the product is either sold in the containers, sacks, bags, or bottles directly to the consumer or when such use is incidental to the sale of the product for resale; and containers, plastic, canvas, and other fabrics used in the care and raising of agricultural products or canvas used in covering feed bins, silos, greenhouses, and other similar storage structures. (3.1) 'Animal' shall be synonymous with livestock and means living organisms that are commonly regarded as farm animals, organisms that produce tangible personal property for sale, or organisms that are processed, manufactured, or converted into articles of tangible personal property for sale. The term does not include living organisms that are commonly regarded as domestic pets or companion animals. (4) 'Energy used in agriculture' means fuels used for agricultural purposes, other than fuels subject to prepaid state tax as defined in Code Section 48-8-2. The term includes, but is not limited to, off-road diesel, propane, butane, electricity, natural gas, wood, wood products, or wood by-products; liquefied petroleum gas or other fuel used in structures in which broilers, pullets, or other poultry are raised, in which swine are raised, in which dairy animals are raised or milked or where dairy products are stored on a farm, in which agricultural products are stored, and in which plants, seedlings, nursery stock, or floral products are raised primarily for the purposes of making sales of such plants, seedlings, nursery stock, or floral products for resale;

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electricity or other fuel for the operation of an irrigation system which is used on a farm exclusively for the irrigation of agricultural products; and electricity or other fuel used in the drying, cooking, or further processing of raw agricultural products, including, but not limited to, food processing of raw agricultural products. (5) 'Qualified agriculture agricultural producer' includes producers of agricultural products who meet one of the following criteria:
(A) The person or entity is the owner or lessee of agricultural land or other real property from which $2,500.00 or more of agricultural products were produced and sold during the year, including payments from government sources; (B) The person or entity is in the business of providing for-hire custom agricultural services, including, but not limited to, plowing, planting, harvesting, growing, animal husbandry or the maintenance of livestock, raising or substantially modifying agricultural products, or the maintenance of agricultural land from which $2,500.00 or more of such services were provided during the year performing agricultural operations and has provided $2,500.00 of such services during the year; (C) The person or entity is the owner of land that qualifies for taxation under the qualifications of bona fide conservation use property as defined in Code Section 485-7.4 or qualifies for taxation under the provisions of the Georgia Forest Land Protection Act as defined in Code Section 48-5-7.7; (D)(C) The person or entity is in the business of producing long-term agricultural products from which there might not be annual income, including, but not limited to, timber, pulpwood, orchard crops, pecans, and horticultural or other multiyear agricultural or farm products. Applicants must demonstrate that sufficient volumes of such long-term agricultural products will be produced which have the capacity to generate at least $2,500.00 in sales annually in the future; or (E)(D) The person or entity must establish, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Agriculture, that the person or entity is actively engaged in the production of agricultural products and has or will have created sufficient volumes to generate at least $2,500.00 in sales annually. (b) The sales and use taxes levied or imposed by this article shall not apply to sales to, or use by, a qualified agriculture agricultural producer of agricultural production inputs, energy used in agriculture, and agricultural machinery and equipment. (c) The Commissioner of Agriculture, at his or her discretion, may use one or both of the following criteria as a tool shall require applicants to acknowledge and produce, upon request, at least one of the following forms to determine eligibility under this Code section: (1) Business activity on IRS schedule F (Profit or Loss from Farming); or (2) Farm rental activity on IRS form 4835 (Farm Rental Income and Expenses) or schedule E (Supplemental Income and Loss); (3) IRS Form 4797; (4) IRS Form 1065; or (5) IRS Form 1120 or 1120(s). (d) Qualified agricultural producers that meet the criteria provided for in paragraph (5)

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of subsection (a) of this Code section must apply to the Commissioner of Agriculture to request an agricultural sales and use tax exemption certificate that contains an exemption number. Upon request, the qualified agricultural producer shall produce the form requested by the Commissioner of Agriculture under subsection (c) of this Code section to the commissioner. To facilitate the use of the exemption certificate, a walletsized card containing that same information shall also be issued by the Commissioner of Agriculture. (e) The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations governing the issuance of agricultural exemption certificates and the administration of this Code section. The Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to establish an oversight board and direct staff and is authorized to charge annual fees of not less than $15.00 nor more than $25.00 per year in accordance with Code Section 2-1-5, but in no event shall the total amount of the proceeds from such fees exceed the cost of administering this Code section. (f) The commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to facilitate compliance with and the administration of the provisions of this Code section. The department, in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture, is authorized to conduct audits, as necessary, to monitor compliance with the provisions of this Code section. (g) A dealer that performs both manufacturing and agricultural operations at a single place of business may avail itself of the exemptions under either Code Section 48-8-3.2 or this Code section, but not both, for that place of business in any one calendar year. (h) Notwithstanding subsection (c) of Code Section 48-8-63, contractors shall not incur any use tax on:
(1) Tangible personal property that a qualified agricultural producer purchases taxexempt under this Code section and furnishes to such contractor for use in the performance of an agricultural operation, so long as such property retains the character of tangible personal property and is returned to the qualified agricultural producer upon the completion of the contract; or (2) Grain bins, irrigation equipment, and fencing or the repair, replacement, or component parts to grain bins, irrigation equipment, or fencing that a qualified agricultural producer purchases tax-exempt under this Code section for use in an agricultural operation and furnishes to such contractor for installation into real property."
SECTION 2. Code Section 2-1-5 of the Office Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual license fees for qualified agriculture producers, is amended in subsection (b) by replacing "qualified agriculture producer" with "qualified agricultural producer".
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015, and shall be applicable to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2015.

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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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James
Jeffares Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 2.

HB 983, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Crosby of the 13th asked unanimous consent that HB 804 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 804. By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Brockway of the 102nd, Jones of the 62nd, Ramsey of the 72nd and Pak of the 108th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of trial proceedings, so

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as to repeal provisions relating to the testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed circuit television and persons entitled to be present; to provide for the testimony of individuals under 18 years of age outside the physical presence of an accused in criminal proceedings under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Crosby of the 13th.
The Senate Judiciary Non-Civil Committee offered the following substitute to HB 804:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of trial proceedings, so as to repeal provisions relating to the testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed circuit television and persons entitled to be present; to provide for the testimony of individuals under 18 years of age outside the physical presence of an accused in criminal proceedings 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. Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of trial proceedings, is amended by repealing Code Section 17-8-55, relating to the testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed circuit television and persons entitled to be present, and by enacting a new Code Section 17-8-55 to read as follows:
"17-8-55. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'child' means an individual who is under 16 years of age. (b) This Code section shall apply to all proceedings when a child is a witness to or an alleged victim of a violation of Code Section 16-5-1, 16-5-20, 16-5-23, 16-5-23.1, 165-40, 16-5-70, 16-5-90, 16-5-95, 16-6-1, 16-6-2, 16-6-3, 16-6-4, 16-6-5, 16-6-5.1, 16-611, 16-6-14, 16-6-22, 16-6-22.1, 16-6-22.2, 16-8-41, or 16-15-4. (c) The court, upon the motion of the prosecuting attorney or the parent, legal guardian, or custodian of a child, or on its own motion, shall hold an evidentiary hearing to determine whether a child shall testify outside the physical presence of the accused. Such motion shall be filed, or requested by the court, at least ten days prior to trial unless the court shortens such time period for good cause, as it deems just under the circumstances. (d) The court may order a child to testify outside the physical presence of the accused, provided that the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that such child is

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likely to suffer serious psychological or emotional distress or trauma which impairs such child's ability to communicate as a result of testifying in the presence of the accused. In determining whether a preponderance of the evidence has been shown, the court may consider any one or more of the following circumstances:
(1) The manner of the commission of the offense being particularly heinous or characterized by aggravating circumstances; (2) The child's age or susceptibility to psychological or emotional distress or trauma on account of a physical or mental condition which existed before the alleged commission of the offense; (3) At the time of the alleged offense, the accused was:
(A) The parent, guardian, legal custodian, or other person responsible for the custody or care of the child at the relevant time; or (B) A person who maintains or maintained an ongoing personal relationship with such child's parent, guardian, legal custodian, or other person responsible for the custody or care of the child at the relevant time and the relationship involved the person living in or frequent and repeated presence in the same household or premises as the child; (4) The alleged offense was part of an ongoing course of conduct committed by the accused against the child over an extended period of time; (5) A deadly weapon or dangerous instrument was used during the commission of the alleged offense; (6) The accused has inflicted serious physical injury upon the child; (7) A threat, express or implied, of physical violence to the child or a third person if the child were to report the incident to any person or communicate information to or cooperate with a court, grand jury, prosecutor, police officer, or law enforcement office concerning the incident has been made by or on behalf of the accused; (8) A threat, express or implied, of the incarceration of a parent, relative, or guardian of the child, the removal of the child from the family, or the dissolution of the family of the child if the child were to report the incident to any person or communicate information to or cooperate with a court, grand jury, prosecutor, police officer, or law enforcement office concerning the incident has been made by or on behalf of the accused; (9) A witness other than the child has received a threat of physical violence directed at such witness or to a third person by or on behalf of the accused, and the child is aware of such threat; (10) The accused, at the time of the inquiry: (A) Is living in the same household with the child; (B) Has ready access to the child; or (C) Is providing substantial financial support for the child; or (11) According to expert testimony, the child would be particularly susceptible to psychological or emotional distress or trauma if required to testify in open court in the physical presence of the accused. (e) A court order allowing or not allowing a child to testify outside the physical

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presence of the accused shall state the findings of fact and conclusions of law that support the court's determination. An order allowing the use of such testimony shall:
(1) State the method by which such child shall testify; (2) List any individual or category of individuals allowed to be in the presence of such child during such testimony, including the individuals the court finds contribute to the welfare and well-being of the child during his or her testimony; (3) State any special conditions necessary to facilitate the cross-examination of such child; (4) State any condition or limitation upon the participation of individuals in the child's presence during such child's testimony; (5) Provide that the accused shall not be permitted to be in the physical presence of a child during his or her testimony if the accused is pro se; (6) Provide that if counsel for the accused or the accused is precluded from being physically present during the child's testimony, then the prosecuting attorney shall likewise be precluded from being physically present; and (7) State any other condition necessary for taking or presenting such testimony. (f) The method used for allowing a child to testify outside the physical presence of the accused shall allow the judge, jury, and accused to observe the demeanor of the child as if he or she were testifying in the courtroom. When such testimony occurs it shall be transmitted to the courtroom by any device or combination of devices capable of projecting a live visual and oral transmission, including, but not limited to, a two-way closed circuit television broadcast, an Internet broadcast, or other simultaneous electronic means. The court shall ensure that: (1) The transmitting equipment is capable of making an accurate transmission and is operated by a competent operator; (2) The transmission is in color and the child is visible at all times; (3) Every voice on the transmission is audible and identified; (4) The courtroom is equipped with monitors which permit the jury, the accused, and others present in the courtroom to see and hear the transmission; and (5) The image and voice of the child, as well as the image of all other persons other than the operator present in the testimonial room, are transmitted live."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senators Bethel of the 54th, Crosby of the 13th and Ramsey of the 43rd offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate Judiciary Non-Civil Committee substitute to HB 804 (LC 29 6049ERS) by replacing "16" with "17" on line 14.
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Bethel, et al. 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James
Jeffares Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

HB 804, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Bethel of the 54th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Ginn of the 47th asked unanimous consent that HB 1051 be taken from the Table and put upon its passage. There was no objection.

HB 1051. By Representatives Dickson of the 6th, Powell of the 32nd, Golick of the 40th and England of the 116th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements, procedures, and conditions for verification of lawful presence within the United States,

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exceptions, regulations, and criminal and other penalties for violations, so as to change certain provisions relating to such verification of lawful presence in conjunction with the electronic filing of an application for a license, certificate, permit, or registration, or renewal thereof, issued by a professional licensing board; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Ginn of the 47th.
The Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1051:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements, procedures, and conditions for verification of lawful presence within the United States, exceptions, regulations, and criminal and other penalties for violations, so as to provide a method for such verification of lawful presence that may be utilized in conjunction with the electronic filing of an application with a department, agency, authority, or commission of this state; 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 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements, procedures, and conditions for verification of lawful presence within the United States, exceptions, regulations, and criminal and other penalties for violations, is amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (f) to read as follows:
"(5) Any department, agency, authority, or commission of this state may provide an alternative method for any applicant to satisfy the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (3) of this subsection. Such method shall require the applicant to provide the number of a verifiable and unexpired driver's license or identification card issued to him or her by this state on or after July 1, 2012, which complies with requirements of paragraph (1) of subsection (g) of this Code section. If any department, agency, authority, or commission of this state utilizes such a method, the applicant's name and the number and expiration date of the applicant's driver's license or identification card shall be verified with the Department of Driver Services, unless the applicant is exempted under paragraph (4) of this subsection."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Senators Ginn of the 47th, Jones of the 25th, Gooch of the 51st, Wilkinson of the 50th and Mullis of the 53rd offered the following amendment #1:

Amend the Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee substitute to HB 1051 (LC 36 2556S) by inserting in between "section" and the period on line 19 following: and does not bear the notification 'Limited Term'
On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.
Senator Williams of the 19th objected.
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 16, nays 26, and the Ginn, et al. amendment #1 to the committee substitute 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:

N Albers N Balfour N Beach E Bethel N Burke Y Butler N Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane N Crosby Y Davenport N Davis N Dugan N Fort N Ginn N Golden N Gooch

N Harbison N Harper N Heath Y Henson N Hill, H Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson N Hufstetler N Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James
Jeffares Jones, B N Jones, E N Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar N Miller

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 19, nays 34.

Y Mullis N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey N Seay N Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate N Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman N Wilkinson Y Williams

HB 1051, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

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The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Senator Jeff Mullis District 53 453 State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334

Committees:
Rules Appropriations Banking and Financial Institutions Economic Development

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
March 18, 2014
I inadvertently voted yea on HB 1051. Please reflect in the Journal that my intent was to vote Nay. Apparently, a stack of Bills were inadvertently on the Yea button on my desk.
/s/ Jeff Mullis District 53

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 298.

By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Unterman of the 45th, Mullis of the 53rd, Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-74.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special vehicle decals for persons with disabilities, so as to provide for the submission of a doctor's prescription with an application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit when a notary public is not available; 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 326.

By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Stone of the 23rd, Staton of the 18th, Carter of the 1st, Millar of the 40th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-202 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation, membership,

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officers, compensation, expenses, organization, duration, and quorum of the Private Colleges and Universities Authority, so as to authorize the authority to meet by teleconference and other methods permitted by law; to provide for related matters; 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 965.

By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Rutledge of the 109th, Watson of the 166th, Broadrick of the 4th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to controlled substances, so as to provide immunities from certain arrests, charges, or prosecutions for persons seeking medical assistance for a drug overdose; to amend Code Section 3-3-23 of the O.C.G.A., relating to furnishing to, purchase of, or possession by persons under 21 years of age of alcoholic beverages; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HB 60. By Representative Holt of the 112th:

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 certain laws regarding the carrying and possession of firearms by retired judges; 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 Judiciary, Non-civil Committee substitute to HB 60 (LC 29 6007S) by replacing lines 1 through 4 with the following: To amend Code Section 8-3-202, Article 2 of Chapter 3, Article 4 of Chapter 11, and Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16, and Code Section 35-3-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unlawful practices in selling or renting dwellings and exceptions, justification and excuse, dangerous instrumentalities and practices, transportation passenger safety, and disclosure and dissemination of criminal records to private persons and businesses, resulting responsibility and liability of issuing center, and provision of certain information to the FBI in conjunction with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, respectively, so as to change provisions relating to carrying weapons and the issuance of weapons carry licenses; to provide for a short title;

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to provide that persons who use threats, force, or deadly force in accordance with Code Section 16-3-21, 16-3-23, 16-3-23.1, or 16-3-24 shall be immune from criminal prosecution under Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16; to change provisions relating to carrying weapons in unauthorized locations; to provide for and change definitions; to change provisions relating to carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; to change provisions relating to exemptions for carrying weapons within school safety zones; to remove fingerprinting requirements for renewal licenses; to allow persons who have had their weapons carry licenses revoked to be eligible to be license holders under certain circumstances; to prohibit the creation or maintenance of data bases regarding persons issued weapons carry licenses; to provide for verification of weapons carry licenses; to provide an exemption from certain laws regarding the carrying and possession of firearms by certain judges; to provide for local boards of education to authorize personnel to carry weapons within school safety zones under certain circumstances; to provide for the offense of unlawfully carrying a weapon into a secure airport area; to provide for weapons carry licenses to be carried and exhibited on demand; to provide that defense of self or others is an absolute defense to any violation under Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 and Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16; to change legislative findings; to change provisions relating to preemption of local regulations; to provide for the collection and dissemination of information pertinent to issuing weapons carry licenses; to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to repeal state laws regarding firearms dealers; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management, so as to prohibit certain limitations regarding firearms during a declared state of emergency; to provide for definitions; to change provisions relating to emergency powers of the Governor; to amend Code Sections 16-5-21, 16-5-24, 16-12-1, 20-2-1180, 20-2-1185, and 43-38-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to aggravated assault, aggravated battery, contributing to the delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation of a minor, loitering upon school premises or within a school safety zone, school safety plans, and private detectives and security agencies permits to carry firearms, respectively, so as to correct crossreferences; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By redesignating Sections 1 and 2 as Sections 1-8 and 4-1, respectively.
By inserting between lines 5 and 6 the following: PART I
SECTION 1-1.
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Safe Carry Protection Act."
SECTION 1-2. Code Section 8-3-202 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unlawful practices in selling or renting dwellings and exceptions, is amended in subsection (a) by

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striking "or" at the end of subparagraph (a)(6)(C), by replacing the period with "; or" at the end of subparagraph (a)(7)(D), and by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(8) To require, as a condition of tenancy in public housing, any prohibition or restriction of any lawful possession of a firearm within an individual dwelling unless required by federal law or regulation."
SECTION 1-3. Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse, is amended by revising Code Section 16-3-24.2, relating to immunity from prosecution and exception, as follows:
"16-3-24.2. A person who uses threats or force in accordance with Code Section 16-3-21, 16-3-23, 16-3-23.1, or 16-3-24 shall be immune from criminal prosecution therefor unless in the use of deadly force, such person utilizes a weapon the carrying or possession of which is unlawful by such person under Part 2 or 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of this title."
SECTION 1-4. Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, is amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 16-11-126, relating to having or carrying handguns, long guns, or other weapons, as follows:
"(d) Any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a handgun or long gun who is eligible for a weapons carry license may transport a handgun or long gun in any private passenger motor vehicle; provided, however, that private property owners or persons in legal control of private property through a lease, rental agreement, licensing agreement, contract, or any other agreement to control access to such private property shall have the right to forbid exclude or eject a person who is in possession of a weapon or long gun on their private property in accordance with paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-7-21, except as provided in Code Section 16-11-135."
SECTION 1-5. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-127, relating to carrying weapons in unauthorized locations and penalty, 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)(1) 'Courthouse' means a building occupied by judicial courts and containing rooms in which judicial proceedings are held. (3)(2) 'Government building' means:
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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. (4)(3) '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)(4) 'Parking facility' means real property owned or leased by a government entity, courthouse, jail, or prison, place of worship, or bar that has been designated by such government entity, courthouse, jail, or prison, place of worship, or bar for the parking of motor vehicles at a government building or at such courthouse, jail, or prison, place of worship, or bar. (b) Except as provided in subsection (d) or (e) of this Code section, a A person shall be guilty of carrying a weapon or long gun in an unauthorized location and punished as for a misdemeanor when he or she carries a weapon or long gun while: (1) In a government building, except as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section; (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 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) In a bar, unless the owner of the bar permits the carrying of weapons or long guns by license holders; (7)(5) 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)(6) 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) or prohibited by subsection (e) of this Code section; provided, however, that private property owners or persons in legal control of private property through a lease, rental agreement, licensing agreement, contract, or any other agreement to control access to such private property shall have the right to forbid exclude or eject a person who is in possession of a weapon or long gun on their private property in accordance with paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-7-21, except as

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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 or long guns as exhibits in a legal proceeding, provided such weapons or long guns are secured and 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 or long gun and explicitly follows the security or management personnel's direction for removing, securing, storing, or temporarily surrendering such weapon or long gun; and (3) To a weapon 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. (e) A license holder shall be authorized to carry a weapon in a government building when the government building is open for business and where ingress into such building is not restricted or screened by security personnel. A license holder who enters or attempts to enter a government building carrying a weapon where ingress is restricted or screened by security personnel shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if at least one member of such security personnel is certified as a peace officer pursuant to Chapter 8 of Title 35; provided, however, that a license holder who immediately exits such building or immediately leaves such location upon notification of his or her failure to clear security due to the carrying of a weapon shall not be guilty of violating this subsection or paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section. A person who is not a license holder and who attempts to enter a government building carrying a weapon shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."
SECTION 1-6. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a), paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b), and subsections (c) through (f) of Code Section 16-11-127.1, relating to carrying weapons within school safety zones, at school functions, or on school property, as follows:
"(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Bus or other transportation furnished by a school' means a bus or other transportation furnished by a public or private elementary or secondary school. (2) 'School function' means a school function or related activity that occurs outside of a school safety zone and is for a public or private elementary or secondary school. (1)(3) 'School safety zone' means in or on any real property or building owned by or leased to: (A) Any any public or private elementary school, secondary school, or school local board of education and used for elementary or secondary education; and in or on the campus of any

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(B) Any public or private technical school, vocational school, college, university, or other institution of postsecondary education. (2)(4) '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 a school any weapon or explosive compound, other than fireworks the possession of which is regulated by 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." "(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;

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(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 a public or private elementary or secondary school or a public or private technical school, vocational school, college, university, or other institution of postsecondary education or a local board of education as provided in Code Section 16-11-130.1 to have in such person's possession or use as part of any activity being conducted at a school building, school property, or within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school 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 or issued a permit pursuant to Code Section 43-38-10, when such person carries or picks up a student at a school building, within a school safety zone, at a school function, or school property or on a bus or other transportation furnished by the a school or 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 any weapon legally kept within a vehicle when such vehicle is parked at such school property within a school safety zone 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, within a school safety zone, at a school function, or school property or on a bus or other transportation furnished by the a school, or when such vehicle is used to transport someone to an activity being conducted on school property within a school safety zone which has been authorized by a duly authorized official of the school or local board of education as provided by paragraph (6) of this subsection; provided, however, that this exception shall not apply to a student attending such a public or private elementary or secondary school; (9) 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) 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) The Attorney General and those members of his or her staff whom he or she specifically authorizes in writing to carry a weapon; (12) Probation supervisors employed by and under the authority of the Department of

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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) Public safety directors of municipal corporations; (14) State and federal trial and appellate judges; (15) United States attorneys and assistant United States attorneys; (16) Clerks of the superior courts; (17) 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) 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, that it shall be unlawful for any such person to carry, possess, or have under such person's control while at a school building or school function or on school property, a school bus, or a bus or other transportation furnished by the a 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) 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 property was being used for other purposes besides school purposes at the time of the offense; or (3) The offense took place on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school vehicle. (f) 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 other 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 prima-facie 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

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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."
SECTION 1-7. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-129, relating to license to carry weapons, as follows:
"16-11-129. (a) Application for weapons carry license or renewal license; term. The judge of the probate court of each county may, on 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 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. 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 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 this state at no cost. (b) Licensing exceptions.
(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 an

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adjudication of guilt. Such term shall not include an order of discharge and exoneration pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42. (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 younger than 21 years of age unless he or she:
(i) Is at least 18 years of age; (ii) Provides proof that he or she has completed basic training in the armed forces of the United States; and (iii) Provides proof that he or she is actively serving in the armed forces of the United States or has been honorably discharged from such service; (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; (C) Any person against whom proceedings are pending for any felony; (D) Any person who is a fugitive from justice; (E) Any person who is prohibited from possessing or shipping a firearm in interstate commerce pursuant to subsections (g) and (n) of 18 U.S.C. Section 922; (F) 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) Any person who has had his or her weapons carry license revoked pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section within three years of the date of his or her application; (H) 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)(ii) Carrying a weapon 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) 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) through (G) of this paragraph for at least five years immediately preceding the date of the application; or (J) Except as provided for in subsection (b.1) of this Code section, any Any person who has been hospitalized as an inpatient in any mental hospital or alcohol or drug

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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. 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 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; (K) Except as provided for in subsection (b.1) of this Code section, any person who has been adjudicated mentally incompetent to stand trial; or (L) Except as provided for in subsection (b.1) of this Code section, any person who has been adjudicated not guilty by reason of insanity at the time of the crime pursuant to Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 17. (3) If first offender treatment without adjudication of guilt for a conviction contained in subparagraph (F) or (I) 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. (b.1) Petitions for relief from certain licensing exceptions. (1) Persons provided for under subparagraphs (b)(2)(J), (b)(2)(K), and (b)(2)(L) of this Code section may petition the court in which such adjudication, hospitalization, or treatment proceedings, if any, under Chapter 3 or 7 of Title 37 occurred for relief. A copy of such petition for relief shall be served as notice upon the opposing civil party or the prosecuting attorney for the state, as the case may be, or their successors, who appeared in the underlying case. Within 30 days of the receipt of such petition, such court shall hold a hearing on such petition for relief. Such prosecuting attorney for the state may represent the interests of the state at such hearing. (2) At the hearing provided for under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the court shall receive and consider evidence in a closed proceeding concerning: (A) The circumstances which caused the person to be subject to subparagraph (b)(2)(J), (b)(2)(K), or (b)(2)(L) of this Code section; (B) The person's mental health and criminal history records, if any. The judge of such court may require any such person to sign a waiver authorizing the superintendent of any mental hospital or treatment center to make to the judge a

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recommendation regarding whether such person is a threat to the safety of others. 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; (C) The person's reputation which shall be established through character witness statements, testimony, or other character evidence; and (D) Changes in the person's condition or circumstances since such adjudication, hospitalization, or treatment proceedings under Chapter 3 or 7 of Title 37. The judge shall issue an order of his or her decision no later than 30 days after the hearing. (3) The court shall grant the petition for relief if such court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the person will not likely act in a manner dangerous to public safety in carrying a weapon and that granting the relief will not be contrary to the public interest. A record shall be kept of the hearing; provided, however, that such records shall remain confidential and be disclosed only to a court or to the parties in the event of an appeal. Any appeal of the court's ruling on the petition for relief shall be de novo review. (4) If the court grants such person's petition for relief, the applicable subparagraph (b)(2)(J), (b)(2)(K), or (b)(2)(L) of this Code section shall not apply to such person in his or her application for a weapons carry license or renewal; provided, however, that such person shall comply with all other requirements for the issuance of a weapons carry license or renewal license. The clerk of such court shall report such order to the Georgia Crime Information Center immediately, but in no case later than ten business days after the date of such order. (5) A person may petition for relief under this subsection not more than once every two years. In the case of a person who has been hospitalized as an inpatient, such person shall not petition for relief prior to being discharged from such treatment. (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 or to any vendor approved by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for fingerprint submission services with the completed application. The appropriate local law enforcement agency in each county shall then so that such agency or vendor can 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 fingerprinting and processing of an application. Fingerprinting shall not be required for applicants seeking temporary renewal licenses or renewal licenses.

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(d) Investigation of applicant; issuance of weapons carry license; renewal. (1) For both weapons carry license applications and requests for license renewals, the judge of the probate court shall within five business 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 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 weapons carry license applications and requests for license renewals, the judge of the probate court shall within five business 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 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 United States 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 bear on his or her eligibility for a 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 report shall not be required. 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 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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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 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 15-9-60 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, 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 prior to January 1, 2012, shall be in the format specified by the former provisions of this paragraph as they existed on June 30, 2013. (2)(A) On and after January 1, 2012, 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 data, color shifting characteristics, and front edge only perimeter visibility. The weapons carry

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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)(3) Using the physical characteristics of the license set forth in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph (2) of this subsection, 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. (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 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

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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 license, 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) Applicant may seek relief. When an eligible applicant fails to receive a license, temporary permit renewal license, 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 renewal license, or renewal license. When an applicant is otherwise denied a license, temporary renewal license, or renewal license and contends that he or she is qualified to be issued a license, temporary renewal license, or renewal license, the applicant may bring an action in mandamus or other legal proceeding in order to obtain such license. Additionally, the applicant may request a hearing before the judge of the probate court relative to the applicant's fitness to be issued such license. Upon the issuance of a denial, the judge of the probate court shall inform the applicant of his or her rights pursuant to this subsection. 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. (k) Data base prohibition. A person or entity shall not create or maintain a multijurisdictional data base of information regarding persons issued weapons carry licenses. (l) Verification of license. The judge of a probate court or his or her designee shall be authorized to verify the legitimacy and validity of a weapons carry license to a license holder, pursuant to a subpoena or court order, or for public safety purposes, but shall not be authorized to provide any further information regarding license holders."
By replacing lines 7 through 9 with the following: Said article is further amended in Code Section 16-11-130, relating to exemptions from Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2, by revising paragraph (12) of subsection (a) and by adding two new paragraphs to read as follows:
By inserting between lines 22 and 23 the following: SECTION 1-9.
Said article is further amended by adding two new Code sections to read as follows: "16-11-130.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Bus or other transportation furnished by a school' means a bus or other transportation furnished by a public or private elementary or secondary school.

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(2) 'School function' means a school function or related activity that occurs outside of a school safety zone for a public or private elementary or secondary school. (3) 'School safety zone' means in or on any real property or building owned by or leased to any public or private elementary or secondary school or local board of education and used for elementary or secondary education. (4) 'Weapon' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11-127.1. (b) This Code section shall not be construed to require or otherwise mandate that any local board of education or school administrator adopt or implement a practice or program for the approval of personnel to possess or carry weapons within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school nor shall this Code section create any liability for adopting or declining to adopt such practice or program. Such decision shall rest with each individual local board of education. If a local board of education adopts a policy to allow certain personnel to possess or carry weapons as provided in paragraph (6) of subsection (c) of Code Section 16-11-127.1, such policy shall include approval of personnel to possess or carry weapons and provide for: (1) Training of approved personnel prior to authorizing such personnel to carry weapons. The training shall at a minimum include training on judgment pistol shooting, marksmanship, and a review of current laws relating to the use of force for the defense of self and others; provided, however, that the local board of education training policy may substitute for certain training requirements the personnel's prior military or law enforcement service if the approved personnel has previously served as a certified law enforcement officer or has had military service which involved similar weapons training; (2) An approved list of the types of weapons and ammunition and the quantity of weapons and ammunition authorized to be possessed or carried; (3) The exclusion from approval of any personnel who has had an employment or other history indicating any type of mental or emotional instability as determined by the local board of education; and (4) A mandatory method of securing weapons which shall include at a minimum a requirement that the weapon, if permitted to be carried concealed by personnel, shall be carried on the person and not in a purse, briefcase, bag, or similar other accessory which is not secured on the body of the person and, if maintained separate from the person, shall be maintained in a secured lock safe or similar lock box that cannot be easily accessed by students. (c) Any personnel selected to possess or carry weapons within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school shall be a license holder, and the local board of education shall be responsible for conducting a criminal history background check of such personnel annually to determine whether such personnel remains qualified to be a license holder. (d) The selection of approved personnel to possess or carry a weapon within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school shall be done strictly on a voluntary basis. No personnel shall be required to

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possess or carry a weapon within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school and shall not be terminated or otherwise retaliated against for refusing to possess or carry a weapon. (e) The local board of education shall be responsible for any costs associated with approving personnel to carry or possess weapons within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Code section shall prohibit any approved personnel from paying for part or all of such costs or using any other funding mechanism available, including donations or grants from private persons or entities. (f) Documents and meetings pertaining to personnel approved to carry or possess weapons within a school safety zone, at a school function, or on a bus or other transportation furnished by a school shall be considered employment and public safety security records and shall be exempt from disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50.
16-11-130.2. (a) No person shall enter the restricted access area of a commercial service airport, in or beyond the airport security screening checkpoint, knowingly possessing or knowingly having under his or her control a weapon or long gun. Such area shall not include an airport drive, general parking area, walkway, or shops and areas of the terminal that are outside the screening checkpoint and that are normally open to unscreened passengers or visitors to the airport. Any restricted access area shall be clearly indicated by prominent signs indicating that weapons are prohibited in such area. (b) A person who is not a license holder and who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. A license holder who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that a license holder who is notified at the screening checkpoint for the restricted access area that he or she is in possession of a weapon or long gun and who immediately leaves the restricted access area following such notification shall not be guilty of violating this Code section. (c) Any person who violates this Code section with the intent to commit a separate felony offense shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $15,000.00, imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years, or both. (d) Any ordinance, resolution, regulation, or policy of any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state which is in conflict with this Code section shall be null, void, and of no force and effect, and this Code section shall preempt any such ordinance, resolution, regulation, or policy."
SECTION 1-10. Said article is further amended by adding two new Code sections to read as follows:
"16-11-137. (a) Every license holder shall have his or her valid weapons carry license in his or her

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immediate possession at all times when carrying a weapon, or if such person is exempt from having a weapons carry license pursuant to Code Section 16-11-130 or subsection (c) of Code Section 16-11-127.1, he or she shall have proof of his or her exemption in his or her immediate possession at all times when carrying a weapon, and his or her failure to do so shall be prima-facie evidence of a violation of the applicable provision of Code Sections 16-11-126 through 16-11-127.2. (b) A person carrying a weapon shall not be subject to detention for the sole purpose of investigating whether such person has a weapons carry license. (c) A person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall be fined not more than $10.00 if he or she produces in court his or her weapons carry license, provided that it was valid at the time of his or her arrest, or produces proof of his or her exemption.
16-11-138. Defense of self or others, as contemplated by and provided for under Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16, shall be an absolute defense to any violation under this part."
SECTION 1-11. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 16-11-173, relating to legislative findings and preemption of local regulation and lawsuits, as follows:
"16-11-173. (a)(1) It is declared by the General Assembly that the regulation of firearms and other 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 and ammunition and other weapons to the public is not unreasonably dangerous activity and does not constitute a nuisance per se. (b)(1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, no No county or municipal corporation, by zoning or by ordinance, or resolution, or other enactment, nor any agency, board, department, commission, or authority of this state, other than the General Assembly, by rule or regulation shall regulate in any manner: (A) Gun gun shows; (B) The the possession, ownership, transport, carrying, transfer, sale, purchase, licensing, or registration of firearms or other weapons or components of firearms or other weapons; (C) Firearms dealers or dealers of other weapons firearms dealers; or (D) Dealers in dealers in firearms components of firearms or other weapons. (2) The authority to bring suit and right to recover against any weapons, firearms, 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 weapons, firearms, 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 weapons, firearms, or

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ammunition manufacturer or dealer for breach of contract or express warranty as to weapons, firearms, or ammunition purchased by the political subdivision or local government authority. (c)(1) A county or municipal corporation may regulate the transport, carrying, or possession of firearms by employees of the local unit of government in the course of their employment with such local unit of government; provided, however, that the sheriff or chief of police shall be solely responsible for regulating and determining the possession, carrying, and transportation of firearms and other weapons by employees under his or her respective supervision so long as such regulations comport with state and federal law. (2) The commanding officer of any law enforcement agency shall regulate and determine the possession, carrying, and transportation of firearms and other weapons by employees under his or her supervision so long as such regulations comport with state and federal law. (3) The district attorney, and the solicitor-general in counties where there is a state court, shall regulate and determine the possession, carrying, and transportation of firearms and other weapons by county employees under his or her supervision so long as such regulations comport with state and federal law. (d) Nothing contained in this Code section shall prohibit municipalities or counties, by ordinance, or resolution, or other enactment, from requiring the ownership of guns by heads of households within the political subdivision. (e) Nothing contained in this Code section shall prohibit municipalities or counties, by ordinance, or resolution, or other enactment, from reasonably limiting or prohibiting the discharge of firearms within the boundaries of the municipal corporation or county. (f) As used in this Code section, the term 'weapon' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11-127.1. (g) Any person aggrieved as a result of a violation of this Code section may bring an action against the person who caused such aggrievement. The aggrieved person shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and expenses of litigation and may recover or obtain against the person who caused such damages any of the following: (1) Actual damages or $100.00, whichever is greater; (2) Equitable relief, including, but not limited to, an injunction or restitution of money and property; and (3) Any other relief which the court deems proper."
SECTION 1-12. Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transportation passenger safety, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-12-129. Defense of self or others, as contemplated by and provided for under Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16, shall be an absolute defense to any violation under this part."

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SECTION 1-13. Code Section 35-3-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure and dissemination of criminal records to private persons and businesses, resulting responsibility and liability of issuing center, and provision of certain information to the FBI in conjunction with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, is amended in subsection (e) by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(3)(A) The records of the center shall include information as to whether a person has been involuntarily hospitalized. In order to carry out the provisions of Code Section 16-11-129, the center shall be provided such information and no other mental health information from the records of the probate and superior courts ordering persons to be involuntarily hospitalized. With respect to probate court records, such information shall be provided in a manner agreed upon by the Probate Judges Training Council and the bureau. With respect to superior court records, such information shall be provided in a manner agreed upon by The Council of Superior Court Clerks of Georgia and the bureau. Such records shall be provided in a manner so as to preserve the confidentiality of patients' rights in all other respects. (B) In order to carry out the provisions of Code Section 16-11-129, the center shall be provided information as to whether a person has been adjudicated mentally incompetent to stand trial or has been found not guilty by reason of insanity at the time of the crime. The clerk of court shall report such information to the center immediately but in no case later than ten days after such adjudication of mental incompetence or finding of not guilty by reason of insanity."
SECTION 1-14. Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, is amended by repealing Chapter 16, relating to firearms dealers, and designating said chapter as reserved.
PART II SECTION 2-1.
This part shall be known to be in honor of Representative Bobby Franklin.
SECTION 2-2. Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"38-3-37. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Firearm' means any handgun, rifle, shotgun, or similar device or weapon which will or can be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or electrical charge. (2) 'License holder' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11125.1.

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(3) 'Weapon' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-11-125.1. (b) No official 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, while acting during or pursuant to a declared state of emergency, shall:
(1) Temporarily or permanently seize, or authorize the seizure of, any firearm or ammunition or any component thereof the possession of which was not prohibited by law at the time immediately prior to the declaration of a state of emergency, other than as provided by the criminal or forfeiture laws of this state; (2) Prohibit possession of any firearm or ammunition or any component thereof or promulgate any rule, regulation, or order prohibiting possession of any firearm or ammunition or any component thereof if such possession was not otherwise prohibited by law at the time immediately prior to the declaration of a state of emergency; (3) Prohibit any license holder from carrying any weapon or promulgate any rule, regulation, or order prohibiting such carrying if such carrying was not otherwise prohibited by law at the time immediately prior to the declaration of a state of emergency; or (4) Require the registration of any firearm."
SECTION 2-3. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (8) of subsection (d) of Code Section 38-3-51, relating to emergency powers of the Governor, as follows:
"(8) Suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, and or combustibles; provided, however, that any limitation on firearms under this Code section shall not include an individual firearm owned by a private citizen which was legal and owned by that citizen prior to the declaration of state of emergency or disaster or thereafter acquired in compliance with all applicable laws of this state and the United States for purposes of this paragraph, the terms 'explosives' and 'combustibles' shall not include firearms or ammunition or any component thereof; and"
PART III SECTION 3-1.
Code Section 16-5-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to aggravated assault, is amended by revising subsection (i) as follows:
"(i) Any person who commits the offense of aggravated assault involving the use of a firearm upon a student or teacher or other school personnel within a school safety zone as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-127.1 shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years."

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SECTION 3-2. Code Section 16-5-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to aggravated battery, is amended by revising subsection (g) as follows:
"(g) Any person who commits the offense of aggravated battery upon a student or teacher or other school personnel within a school safety zone as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11-127.1 shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years."
SECTION 3-3. Code Section 16-12-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contributing to the delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation of a minor, is amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(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"
SECTION 3-4. Code Section 20-2-1180 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering upon school premises or within a school safety zone, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to remain upon the premises or within the school safety zone as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-11127.1 of any public or private school in this state or to remain upon such premises or within such school safety zone when that person does not have a legitimate cause or need to be present thereon. Each principal or designee of each public or private school in this state shall have the authority to exercise such control over the buildings and grounds upon which a school is located so as to prohibit any person who does not have a legitimate need or cause to be present thereon from loitering upon such premises. Each principal or designee of each public or private school in this state shall notify the appropriate law enforcement agency to prohibit any person who does not have a legitimate need or cause to be present therein from loitering within the school safety zone."
SECTION 3-5. Code Section 20-2-1185 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to school safety plans, is amended by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) School safety plans prepared by public schools shall address security issues in school safety zones as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 1611-127.1. School safety plans should also address security issues involving the transportation of pupils to and from school and school functions when such

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transportation is furnished by the school or school system and school functions held during noninstructional hours."
SECTION 3-6. Code Section 43-38-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to private detectives and security agencies permits to carry firearms, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) The board may grant a permit to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm to any person who is at least 21 years of age and is a license holder as defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1, who is licensed or registered in accordance with this chapter, and who meets the qualifications and training requirements set forth in this Code section and such other qualifications and training requirements as the board by rule may establish. The board shall have the authority to establish limits on type and caliber of such weapons by rule. Application for such permit and for renewal thereof shall be made on forms provided by the division director. No weapons permit issued under this Code section shall be transferable to another individual."
PART IV
Senator Heath of the 31st moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 60 as amended by the following amendment:
Amend the House floor amendment (AM 41 0040) to HB 60 by inserting after "8-3-202," on line 3 "Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27,"; by inserting after "exceptions," on line 6 "general provisions regarding hunting,"; by inserting after "title;" on line 11 "to authorize hunting using a firearm silencer or suppressor under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties for improper use;".
By inserting after line 54 the following:
SECTION 1-2A. Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding hunting, is amended by revising Code Section 27-3-4, relating to legal weapons for hunting wildlife generally, as follows:
"27-3-4. (a) It shall be unlawful to hunt wildlife with any weapon, except that:
(1) Longbows, recurve bows, crossbows, and compound bows may be used for taking small game, feral hogs, or big game. Arrows for hunting deer, bear, and feral hogs must be broadhead type; (2) During primitive weapon hunts or primitive weapons seasons:
(A) Longbows, recurve bows, crossbows, compound bows, muzzleloading firearms of .44 caliber or larger, and muzzleloading shotguns of 20 gauge or larger loaded with single shot may be used; and

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(B) Youth under 16 years of age may hunt deer with any firearm legal for hunting deer; (3) Firearms for hunting deer, bear, and feral hogs are limited to 20 gauge shotguns or larger shotguns loaded with slugs or buckshot (except that no buckshot is permitted on state wildlife management areas unless otherwise specified), muzzleloading firearms of .44 caliber or larger, and center-fire firearms .22 caliber or larger; provided, however, that firearms for hunting feral hogs, other than those weapons specified in this paragraph, may be authorized by rule or regulation of the board. Bullets used in all center-fire rifles and handguns must be of the expanding type; (4) Weapons for hunting small game shall be limited to shotguns with shot shell size of no greater than 3 1/2 inches in length with No. 2 lead shot or smaller or federally approved nontoxic shot size of F or smaller shot, .22 caliber or smaller rimfire firearms, air rifles, muzzleloading firearms, longbows, recurve bows, crossbows, and compound bows; provided, however, that in addition to the weapons listed in this paragraph, any center-fire firearm of .17 caliber or larger may be used for hunting fox and bobcat. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall permit the taking of protected species; (5)(A) For hunting deer, feral hogs, and bear, shotguns shall be limited to a capacity of not more than five shells in the magazine and chamber combined. If a plug is necessary to so limit the capacity, the plug shall be of one piece, incapable of being removed through the loading end of the magazine. (B) For hunting all other game animals, shotguns shall be limited to a capacity of not more than three shells in the magazine and chamber combined. If a plug is necessary to so limit the capacity, the plug shall be of one piece, incapable of being removed through the loading end of the magazine; (6) It shall be unlawful to hunt turkey with any weapons except shotguns using No. 2 shot or smaller, muzzleloading firearms, longbows, crossbows, recurve bows, or compound bows. Any person taking turkey in violation of this paragraph shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor, except that a fine imposed for such violation shall not be less than $250.00; (7) Weapons for hunting alligators shall be limited to hand-held ropes or snares, snatch hooks, harpoons, gigs, or arrows with restraining lines attached. Lawfully restrained alligators may be killed with any caliber handgun or bangstick and shall be killed immediately before transporting; (8) There are no firearms restrictions for taking nongame animals or nongame birds; and (9) The use of silencers or suppressors for hunting within this state is prohibited; provided, however, that a silencer or suppressor may be used for hunting on the private property of the person using such silencer or suppressor, on private property for which the owner of such property has provided verifiable permission to the person using such silencer or suppressor, and on public lands in areas designated by the department.

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(b)(1) It shall be illegal to use a silencer or suppressor for hunting in violation of paragraph (9) of subsection (a) of this Code section. A person who violates the provisions of this paragraph shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (2) The hunting privileges of any person who has been convicted of violating the provisions of this title or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto by hunting without landowner permission, hunting in an area that is closed for hunting, or hunting big game out of season or at night with a firearm equipped with a suppressor shall be suspended for three years."
Senators Williams of the 19th, Golden of the 8th, Stone of the 23rd, Hill of the 4th, Chance of the 16th and others offered the following amendment:
Amend the amendment (AM 28 1357) to the House floor amendment (AM 41 0040) to the Senate Judiciary Non-civil Committee substitute to HB 60 (LC 29 6007S) by inserting after line 65 the following:
By replacing lines 100 through 121 with the following: courthouse, jail, prison, or place of worship, or bar that has been designated by such government entity, courthouse, jail, prison, or place of worship, or bar for the parking of motor vehicles at a government building or at such courthouse, jail, prison, or place of worship, or bar.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (d) or (e) of this Code section, a A person shall be guilty of carrying a weapon or long gun in an unauthorized location and punished as for a misdemeanor when he or she carries a weapon 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, unless the governing body or authority of the place of worship permits the carrying of weapons or long guns by license holders; (5) 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 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) In a bar, unless the owner of the bar permits the carrying of weapons 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
By inserting "(1)" after "(e)" on line 147, by deleting the quotation mark at the end of line 157, and by inserting between lines 157 and 158 the following:

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(2) Any license holder who violates subsection (b) of this Code section in a place of worship shall not be arrested but shall be fined not more than $100.00. Any person who is not a license holder who violates subsection (b) of this Code section in a place of worship shall be punished as for a misdemeanor."

By inserting after "notification" on line 692 the following: and completion of federally required transportation security screening procedures

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 38, nays 9, and the Williams, et al. amendment to the Heath, et al. amendment was adopted.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Heath, et al. amendment to the House amendment was adopted as amended.

Senator Golden of the 8th moved the previous question.

Senator Henson of the 41st objected.

On the motion, the yeas were 30, nays 16; the motion prevailed, and the previous question was ordered.

On the motion to agree to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 60 as amended by the Senate, a roll call was taken and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane N Crosby N Davenport
Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon N Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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On the motion, the yeas were 37, nays 18; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 60 as amended by the Senate.

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

Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following Bills of the House:

HB 737.

By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Spencer of the 180th, Powell of the 32nd and Mitchell of the 88th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to malt beverages, so as to allow malt beverages produced in private residences to be transported to other locations and consumed by the producer and other individuals; to clarify certain provisions relating to the duties of a local governing authority desiring to allow home-brew special events to be conducted within its jurisdiction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 741.

By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Tankersley of the 160th, Gasaway of the 28th, Powell of the 171st, Smith of the 70th 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 revise certain requirements related to issuance of sludge land application permits; to require consistency with existing local zoning ordinances; to require that public hearings be held within jurisdiction of the governing authority where the proposed land application site is located; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 845.

By Representatives Strickland of the 111th, Powell of the 171st, Rutledge of the 109th, Bruce of the 61st, Pruett of the 149th 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 is not required, so as to prohibit the disclosure of arrest booking photographs except under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following Resolutions of the House:

HR 1183.

By Representatives Tanner of the 9th, Kidd of the 145th, Dickson of the 6th, Lumsden of the 12th and Cooper of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly by general law may impose additional penalties or fees for the offense of reckless driving and may provide for the allocation of such additional penalties or fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund, as provided by law, for the specified purpose of meeting any and all costs, or any portion of the costs, of providing care and rehabilitative services to citizens of this state who have survived neurotrauma with head or spinal cord injuries; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

HR 1544.

By Representative Roberts of the 155th:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life of Major Henry Talmage Elrod and dedicating a road in his memory; and for other purposes.

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

HB 295. By Representatives Battles of the 15th and Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of provisions regarding ad valorem taxation, assessment, and appeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for 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 295.
The consent was granted, and the Senate insisted on its substitute to HB 295.

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

SB 374. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Hill of the 6th, Millar of the 40th and Jackson of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Urban Redevelopment Law," so as to revise terminology from "slums" to "pockets of blight"; to provide for related matters; 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 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to urban redevelopment for counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide for the use of surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; to provide for definitions; to revise terminology from "slums" to "pockets of blight"; to provide for public contracts with private enterprises for the completion of surface transportation projects; to provide for methods of procurement for surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; to provide for limitations on former public employees when negotiating contracts for surface transportation projects; to provide for the issuance of bonds for urban redevelopment 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 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to urban redevelopment for counties and municipal corporations, is amended by revising Code Section 36-61-2, relating to definitions, as follows:
"36-61-2. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Agency' or 'urban redevelopment agency' means a public agency created by Code Section 36-61-18. (2) 'Area of operation' means the area within the corporate limits of the municipality or county and the area within five miles of such limits, except that it shall not include any area which lies within the territorial boundaries of another incorporated municipality or another county unless a resolution is adopted by the governing body of such other municipality or county declaring a need therefor. (3) 'Board' or 'commission' means a board, commission, department, division, office, body, or other unit of the municipality or county. (4) 'Bonds' means any bonds (including refunding bonds), notes, interim certificates, certificates of indebtedness, debentures, or other obligations. (5) 'Clerk' means the clerk or other official of the municipality or county who is the custodian of the official records of such municipality or county. (6) 'County' means any county in this state. (7) 'Downtown development authority' means an authority created pursuant to Chapter 42 of this title. (8) 'Federal government' means the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the United States of America. (9) 'Housing authority' means a housing authority created by and established pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 8, the 'Housing Authorities Law.'

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(10) 'Local governing body' means the council or other legislative body charged with governing the municipality and the board of commissioners or governing authority of the county. (11) 'Mayor' means the mayor of a municipality or other officer or body having the duties customarily imposed upon the executive head of a municipality. (12) 'Municipality' means any incorporated city or town in the this state. (13) 'Obligee' includes any bondholder, agents, or trustees for any bondholders, or any lessor demising to the municipality or county property used in connection with an urban redevelopment project, or any assignee or assignees of such lessor's interest or any part thereof, and the federal government when it is a party to any contract with the municipality or county. (14) 'Person' means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint-stock association, or body politic and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or other person acting in a similar representative capacity. (15) 'Pocket of blight' means an area in which there is a predominance of buildings or improvements, whether residential or nonresidential, which by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, age, or obsolescence; inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open spaces; high density of population and overcrowding; existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes; or any combination of such factors is conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, or crime and is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare. 'Pocket of blight' also means an area which by reason of the presence of a substantial number of deteriorated or deteriorating structures; predominance of defective or inadequate street layout; faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness; unsanitary or unsafe conditions; deterioration of site or other improvements; tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land; the existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes; by having development impaired by airport or transportation noise or by other environmental hazards; or any combination of such factors substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of a municipality or county, retards the provisions of housing accommodations, or constitutes an economic or social liability and is a menace to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare in its present condition and use. (16) 'Pocket of blight clearance and redevelopment' may include:
(A) Acquisition of a pocket of blight or portion thereof; (B) Rehabilitation or demolition and removal of buildings and improvements; (C) Installation, construction, or reconstruction of streets, utilities, parks, playgrounds, transit facilities, sidewalks, streetscapes, trails, bicycle facilities, and other improvements necessary for carrying out in the area the urban redevelopment provisions of this chapter in accordance with the urban redevelopment plan; and (D) Making the land available for development or redevelopment by private enterprise or public agencies, including sale, initial leasing, or retention by the municipality or county itself, at its fair value for uses in accordance with the urban

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redevelopment plan. (15)(17) 'Public body' means the state or any municipality, county, board, commission, authority, district, housing authority, urban redevelopment agency, or other subdivision or public body of the state. (16)(18) 'Real property' includes all lands, including improvements and fixtures thereon and property of any nature appurtenant thereto or used in connection therewith, and every estate, interest, right, and use, legal or equitable, therein, including terms for years and liens by way of judgment, mortgage, or otherwise. (17)(19) 'Rehabilitation' or 'conservation' may include the restoration and redevelopment of a slum area pocket of blight or portion thereof, in accordance with an urban redevelopment plan, by:
(A) Carrying out plans for a program of voluntary or compulsory repair and rehabilitation of buildings or other improvements; (B) Acquisition of real property and rehabilitation or demolition and removal of buildings and improvements thereon where necessary to eliminate unhealthful, unsanitary, or unsafe conditions, to lessen or increase density, to reduce traffic hazards, to eliminate obsolete or other uses detrimental to the public welfare, to otherwise remove or prevent the spread of slums pockets of blight or deterioration, or to provide land for needed public facilities or improvements, including, but not limited to, surface transportation projects; (C) Installation, construction, or reconstruction of streets, transit facilities and improvements, sidewalks, streetscapes, trails, bicycle facilities, utilities, parks, playgrounds, and other improvements necessary for carrying out in the area the urban redevelopment provisions of this chapter; and (D) The disposition of any property acquired in such urban redevelopment area, including sale, initial leasing or retention by the municipality or county itself, at its fair value for uses in accordance with the urban redevelopment plan. (18) 'Slum area' means an area in which there is a predominance of buildings or improvements, whether residential or nonresidential, which by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, age, or obsolescence; inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open spaces; high density of population and overcrowding; existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes; or any combination of such factors is conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, or crime and is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare. 'Slum area' also means an area which by reason of the presence of a substantial number of slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures; predominance of defective or inadequate street layout; faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness; unsanitary or unsafe conditions; deterioration of site or other improvements; tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land; the existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes; by having development impaired by airport or transportation noise or by other environmental hazards; or any combination of such factors substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of a municipality or county,

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retards the provisions of housing accommodations, or constitutes an economic or social liability and is a menace to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare in its present condition and use. (19) 'Slum clearance and redevelopment' may include:
(A) Acquisition of a slum area or portion thereof; (B) Rehabilitation or demolition and removal of buildings and improvements; (C) Installation, construction, or reconstruction of streets, utilities, parks, playgrounds, and other improvements necessary for carrying out in the area the urban redevelopment provisions of this chapter in accordance with the urban redevelopment plan; and (D) Making the land available for development or redevelopment by private enterprise or public agencies (including sale, initial leasing, or retention by the municipality or county itself) at its fair value for uses in accordance with the urban redevelopment plan. (20) 'Sponsoring local government' means the municipality or county which approves and is, directly or indirectly, providing the greatest percentage of the public funding, exclusive of federal funding, for a surface transportation project. (21) 'Surface transportation project' means a project for public improvement and any related public facilities which is planned to impact 10,000 or more acres and at least ten transit miles within the area of operation of the sponsoring local government, including any related facilities, systems, parks, trails, streets, greenspace, and any other integrated public or private development features included within any adopted infrastructure or transportation plan, urban redevelopment plan, strategic implementation plan, redevelopment plan, workable programs, or comprehensive plans. Surface transportation projects may be undertaken under this chapter in areas proximate to, but lying outside of, a designated urban redevelopment area, without regard to any requirement that the area be a pocket of blight, but only within the territorial limits of the sponsoring local government, provided that: (A) The majority of the applicable surface transportation project is located within one or more urban redevelopment areas; (B) The elements of such surface transportation project lying outside of one or more urban redevelopment areas are a functional component of a redevelopment plan authorized under the provisions of Chapter 44 of this title or a comprehensive development plan adopted in accordance with the rules of the Department of Community Affairs under Chapter 8 of Title 50; and (C) The sponsoring local government determines that the elements of the surface transportation project lying outside of one or more urban redevelopment areas are essential to the full implementation of such project, which legislative determination shall be deemed conclusive. (22) 'Urban redevelopment area' means a slum area pocket of blight which the local governing body designates as appropriate for an urban redevelopment project. (21)(23) 'Urban redevelopment plan' means a plan, as it exists from time to time, for an urban redevelopment project, which plan shall:

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(A) Conform to the general plan for the municipality or county as a whole; and (B) Be sufficiently complete to indicate such land acquisition, demolition and removal of structures, redevelopment, improvements, and rehabilitation as may be proposed to be carried out in the urban redevelopment area; zoning and planning changes, if any; land uses; maximum densities; building requirements; and the plan's relationship to definite local objectives respecting appropriate land uses, improved traffic, public transportation, public utilities, recreational and community facilities, and other public improvements. (22)(24) 'Urban redevelopment project' may include undertakings or activities of a municipality or county in an urban redevelopment area for the elimination and for the prevention of the development or spread of slums pockets of blight and may involve slum pocket of blight clearance and redevelopment in an urban redevelopment area, rehabilitation or conservation in an urban redevelopment area, the implementation of public improvements, including, but not limited to, surface transportation projects, or any combination or part thereof, in accordance with an urban redevelopment plan. Although the power of eminent domain may not be exercised for such the following purposes, such undertakings or activities may include: (A) Acquisition, without regard to any requirement that the area be a slum or blighted area pocket of blight, of air rights in an area consisting of lands and highways, railway or subway tracks, bridge or tunnel entrances, or other similar facilities which have a blighting influence on the surrounding area and over which air rights sites are to be developed for the elimination of such blighting influences and for the provision of housing and related facilities and uses designed for, and limited primarily to, families and individuals of low or moderate income; and (B) Construction of foundations and platforms necessary for the provision of air rights sites of housing and related facilities and uses designed for, and limited primarily to, families and individuals of low or moderate income or construction of foundations necessary for the provision of air rights sites for development of nonresidential facilities."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 36-61-3, relating to legislative findings and declaration of necessity, as follows:
"36-61-3. (a) It is found and declared that there exist in municipalities and counties of this state slum areas pockets of blight, as defined in paragraph (18) (15) of Code Section 36-61-2, which constitute a serious and growing menace, injurious to the public health, safety, morals, and welfare of the residents of this state; that the existence of such areas contributes substantially and increasingly to the spread of disease and crime, constitutes an economic and social liability, substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of municipalities and counties, retards the provision of housing accommodations, aggravates traffic problems, and substantially impairs or arrests the elimination of traffic hazards and the improvement of traffic facilities; and that the prevention and

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elimination of slums pockets of blight is a matter of state policy and state concern, in order that the this state and its municipalities and counties shall not continue to be endangered by areas which are local centers of disease, promote juvenile delinquency, and, while contributing little to the tax income of the this state and its municipalities and counties, consume an excessive proportion of its revenues because of the extra services required for police, fire, accident, hospitalization, and other forms of public protection, services, and facilities. (b) It is further found and declared that certain slum areas pockets of blight or portions thereof may require acquisition, clearance, and disposition, subject to use restrictions, as provided in this chapter, since the prevailing condition of decay may make impracticable the reclamation of the area by conservation or rehabilitation; that the other areas or portions thereof, through the means provided in this chapter, may be susceptible of conservation or rehabilitation in such a manner that the conditions and evils enumerated in subsection (a) of this Code section may be eliminated, remedied, or prevented and that, to the extent that is feasible, salvable slum areas pockets of blight should be conserved and rehabilitated through voluntary action and the regulatory process. (c) It is further found and declared that the powers conferred by this chapter are for public uses and purposes for which public money may be expended and the power of eminent domain may be exercised. The necessity, in the public interest, for the provisions enacted in this chapter is declared as a matter of legislative determination."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 36-61-4, relating to the encouragement of private enterprise in urban redevelopment, as follows:
"36-61-4. (a) A municipality or county, to the greatest extent it determines to be feasible in carrying out the provisions of this chapter, shall afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the municipality or county as a whole, to the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the urban redevelopment area by private enterprise. A municipality or county shall give consideration to this objective in exercising its powers under this chapter, including: the formulation of a workable program; the approval of urban redevelopment plans consistent with the general plan for the municipality or county; the adoption and enforcement of ordinances as provided for in Code Section 36-61-11; the exercise of its zoning powers; the enforcement of other laws, codes, and regulations relating to the use of land and the use and occupancy of buildings and improvements; the disposition of any property acquired; and the provision of necessary public improvements. (b) Notwithstanding anything in this chapter or other provisions of law to the contrary, and in order to give effect to the encouragement of private enterprise contemplated in this Code section, the following shall apply to contracts and agreements for surface transportation projects entered into pursuant to this chapter:
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local government, urban redevelopment agency, or other governing body shall be authorized to utilize the procedures of this chapter to provide for the planning, design, finance, construction, acquisition, leasing, operation, and maintenance of surface transportation projects. The provisions of this chapter shall be an alternative to such other methods to be exercised at the option of each sponsoring local government or public body; (2) One or more public bodies may participate in the consideration and implementation of a surface transportation project at the discretion of the sponsoring local government. Where more than one public body agrees to participate in the consideration or implementation of a surface transportation project, the participants may designate one or more representatives of each such participating public body, as agreed to by the sponsoring local government or the urban redevelopment agency;
(3)(A) An urban redevelopment agency designated by the sponsoring local government may evaluate a project to determine the appropriate or desirable levels of public and private participation in planning, designing, financing, constructing, operating, maintaining, or facilitating, or any combination thereof, for the execution of such project. Such urban redevelopment agency may designate a public nonprofit, private corporation, body, or entity to perform this function and to otherwise perform the activities contemplated in this Code section. (B) A sponsoring local government or an urban redevelopment agency shall be authorized to issue, individually or in sequenced stages, written requests for expressions of interest, qualifications, or proposals, or any combination thereof, or other similar methods of procurement or solicitation. Such requests shall indicate the scope of the project, the proposed public and private financial participation in the project, including, but not limited to, the rights, responsibilities, obligations, revenue sharing features, any lease, license, availability or other payment rights, and any other allocations of interests and federal and state income tax benefits in respect of real and personal property relating to a project. Such requests shall include the factors to be used in evaluating responses, the relative importance of any applicable evaluation factors, and other contractual terms and conditions expected, including any unique capabilities or qualifications that will be required of respondents, as determined in the sole discretion of the designated representative of the sponsoring local government. Public notice of such requests shall be made at least 30 days prior to the date set for the release of said request by posting a legal notice on the websites of the sponsoring local government and the public body implementing the project, in substantially the same manner utilized by such public bodies in order to solicit requests for proposals, with a copy of such notice provided simultaneously to each affected public body.
(C)(i) The public body implementing the project and the sponsoring local government, with the participation of any designated representatives of other participating public bodies as determined by the sponsoring local government, may engage in individual discussions and interviews with each respondent deemed fully qualified, responsible, and suitable on the basis of initial responses and with

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emphasis on professional competence and ability to meet the level of private financial participation as called for in such request. Repetitive, informal interviews and negotiation sessions may be conducted. Any such interviews and negotiation sessions shall be deemed to be a part of the procurement process.
(ii)(I) At the conclusion of the final stage, on the basis of evaluation factors published in the request and all information developed in the selection process, the public body implementing the surface transportation project, in an open and public meeting subject to the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 50, shall select 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 respondent or respondents. Negotiations conducted with one or more selected respondent pursuant to this Code section shall continue to be deemed an active procurement until the execution of the final, definitive agreement with the selected respondent or respondents. (iii) The public body implementing the project shall select for approval the respondent offering the most satisfactory and advantageous contract terms for the project based upon a thorough assessment of any one or more of the following: experience and reputation with similar projects; engineering and design quality; value; projected savings during, before, or after construction; and the ability of the final project's characteristics to meet the goals of the sponsoring local government, consistent with applicable plans and programs. The fair market value of any property included as a part of the procurement may be based on the consideration of the above factors, but it shall not be less than the initial cost to obtain the property. 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, department, or authority, and affected local government. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the terms and conditions for multiple awards are included in the request, the implementing public body may award contracts to more than one respondent. Should the implementing public body determine in writing that only one respondent is fully qualified, or that one respondent is clearly more highly qualified and suitable than the other respondents under consideration, a contract may be negotiated and awarded to that respondent. (iv) Upon approval of the selection by the implementing public body, a contract or contracts not exceeding 50 years in duration may be entered into by the urban redevelopment agency or any one or more of the participating public bodies and the selected respondent or respondents. The private financial information provided by the respondents shall remain exempt from Code Section 50-18-72 during and after the conclusion of the related selection process. (D) A dispute over the award of a contract under this chapter shall be resolved by the filing of a petition in the superior court of the county in which the sponsoring

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local government 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 sponsoring local government is located. The special master shall not be authorized to enjoin or otherwise delay or suspend the execution of the contract and any work to be performed under such contract. 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 sponsoring local government is located within 30 days following the decision of the special master. (E) Nothing in this chapter shall require the designated representatives, the sponsoring local government, the implementing public body, or any participating public body to continue negotiations or discussions arising out of any request or any other procurement initiated under the provisions of this Code section. (F) Every public body shall be authorized to promulgate reasonable rules and regulations to assist in its evaluation of responses and to implement the purposes of this chapter; provided, however, that unsolicited proposals shall not be permitted; (4) No public officer, employee, or member of any participating public body, with respect to contracts of such public body, 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 chapter for three years after leaving his or her position as a public officer, employee, or member of the public body or the General Assembly; and (5) Contracts entered into with a private enterprise in respect to the design, construction, operation, financing, or management of the public components of a surface transportation project shall not constitute the acquisition of property for a private use, nor shall such contracts be deemed a sale, lease, or other disposition of the related interests in property under any provisions of this chapter or other provision of applicable law, and such public components of a surface transportation project shall be deemed a public use for all purposes under applicable provisions of law, including, without limitation, Code Sections 36-61-9 and 36-61-10."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 36-61-5, relating to resolution of necessity as prerequisite to exercise of powers, as follows:
"36-61-5. No municipality or county shall exercise any of the powers conferred upon municipalities and counties by this chapter until after its local governing body has adopted a resolution finding that:
(1) One or more slum areas pockets of blight exist in such municipality or county; and (2) The rehabilitation, conservation, or redevelopment, or a combination thereof, of such area or areas is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, morals, or welfare of the residents of the municipality or county."

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SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 36-61-6, relating to formulation of a workable program for urban redevelopment, as follows:
"36-61-6. For the purposes of this chapter, a municipality or county may formulate a workable program for utilizing appropriate private and public resources including those specified in Code Section 36-61-11, to eliminate and prevent the development or spread of slums pockets of blight, to encourage needed urban rehabilitation, to provide for the redevelopment of slum areas pockets of blight, or to undertake such of the aforesaid activities or such other feasible municipal or county activities as may be suitably employed to achieve the objectives of such workable program. Such workable program may include, without limitation, provision for the prevention of the spread of slums pockets of blight into areas of the municipality or county which are free from slums pockets of blight, through diligent enforcement of housing, zoning, and occupancy controls and standards; the rehabilitation or conservation of slum areas pockets of blight or portions thereof by replanting, removing congestion, providing parks, playgrounds, and other public improvements, including without limitation surface transportation projects, encouraging voluntary rehabilitation, and compelling the repair and rehabilitation of deteriorated or deteriorating structures; and the clearance and redevelopment of slum areas pockets of blight or portions thereof."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 36-61-7, relating to preparation of redevelopment plan, approval, modification, and effect of approval, as follows:
"36-61-7. (a) A municipality or county shall not approve an urban redevelopment plan for an urban redevelopment area unless the governing body, by resolution, has determined such area to be a slum area pocket of blight and designated such area as appropriate for an urban redevelopment project. Authority is vested in every municipality and county to prepare, to adopt, and to revise, from time to time, a general plan for the physical development of the municipality or county as a whole (giving due regard to the environs and metropolitan surroundings), to establish and maintain a planning commission for such purpose and related municipal and county planning activities, and to make available and to appropriate the necessary funds therefor. A municipality or county shall not acquire real property for an urban redevelopment project unless the local governing body has approved the urban redevelopment plan in accordance with subsection (d) of this Code section. (b) The municipality or county may itself prepare or cause to be prepared an urban redevelopment plan; alternatively, any person or agency, public or private, may submit a plan to a municipality or county. (c) The local governing body of the municipality or county shall hold or shall cause some agency of the municipality or county to hold a public hearing on an urban redevelopment plan or a substantial modification of an approved urban redevelopment

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plan, after public notice thereof by publication in a newspaper having a general circulation in the area of operation of the municipality or county. The notice shall describe the time, date, place, and purpose of the hearing, shall generally identify the urban redevelopment area covered by the plan, and shall outline the general scope of the urban redevelopment project under consideration. (d) Following such hearing, the local governing body may approve an urban redevelopment plan if it finds that:
(1) A feasible method exists for the relocation of families who will be displaced from the urban redevelopment area in decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling accommodations within their means and without undue hardship to such families; (2) The urban redevelopment plan conforms to the general plan of the municipality or county as a whole; and (3) The urban redevelopment plan will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the municipality or county as a whole, for the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the urban redevelopment area by private enterprise. (e) An urban redevelopment plan may be modified at any time, provided that, if modified after the lease or sale by the municipality or county of real property in the urban redevelopment project area, such modification shall be subject to such rights at law or in equity as a lessee or purchaser or his or her successor or successors in interest may be entitled to assert. Any proposed modification which will substantially change the urban redevelopment plan as previously approved by the local governing body shall be subject to the requirements of this Code section, including the requirement of a public hearing, before it may be approved. (f) Upon the approval of an urban redevelopment plan by a municipality or county, the provisions of the plan with respect to the future use and building requirements applicable to the property covered by the plan shall be controlling with respect thereto."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraphs (1), (6), and (9) of Code Section 36-61-8, relating to powers of municipalities and counties generally, as follows:
"(1) To undertake and carry out urban redevelopment projects within its area of operation; to make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of its powers under this chapter; and to disseminate slum pocket of blight clearance and urban redevelopment information;" "(6) Within their area of operation, to make or have made all plans necessary to the carrying out of the purposes of this chapter and to contract with any person, public or private, in making and carrying out such plans and to adopt or approve, modify, and amend such plans. Such plans may include, without limitation:
(A) A general plan for the locality as a whole; (B) Urban redevelopment plans; (C) Plans for carrying out a program of voluntary or compulsory repair and rehabilitation of buildings and improvements, to include but not to be limited to making loans and grants from funds received from the federal government, as well

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as from funds received from the repayment of such loans and interest thereon, to persons, public or private, owning private housing for the purpose of financing the rehabilitation of such housing; (D) Plans for the enforcement of state and local laws, codes, and regulations relating to the use of land and the use and occupancy of buildings and improvements and to the compulsory repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or removal of buildings and improvements; and (E) Appraisals, title searches, surveys, studies, and other preliminary plans and work necessary to prepare for the undertaking of urban redevelopment projects. The municipality or county is authorized to develop, test, and report methods and techniques and to carry out demonstrations and other activities for the prevention and elimination of slums pockets of blight and to apply for, accept, and utilize grants of funds from the federal government for such purposes;" "(9) Within their areas of operation, to organize, coordinate, and direct the administration of the provisions of this chapter as they apply to such municipality or county, in order that the objective of remedying slums pockets of blight and preventing the causes thereof within the municipality or county may be most effectively promoted and achieved, and to establish such new office or offices of the municipality or county or to reorganize existing offices in order to carry out such purpose most effectively.; and"

SECTION 8.
Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) and paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 36-61-10, relating to disposal of property in redevelopment area generally, notice and bidding procedures, exchange with veterans' organization, and temporary operation of property, as follows:
"(a) A municipality or county may sell, lease, or otherwise transfer real property in an urban redevelopment area or any interest therein acquired by it and may enter into contracts with respect thereto, for residential, recreational, commercial, industrial, or other uses or for public use; or the municipality or county may retain such property or interest for public use, in accordance with the urban redevelopment plan, subject to such covenants, conditions, and restrictions, including covenants running with the land and including the incorporation by reference therein of the provisions of an urban redevelopment plan or any part thereof, as it may deem to be in the public interest or necessary or desirable to assist in preventing the development or spread of future slums pockets of blight or to otherwise carry out the purposes of this chapter. Such sale, lease, other transfer, or retention and any agreement relating thereto may be made only after the approval of the urban redevelopment plan by the local governing body. The purchasers or lessees and their successors and assigns shall be obligated to devote such real property only to the uses specified in the urban redevelopment plan and may be obligated to comply with such other requirements as the municipality or county may determine to be in the public interest, including the obligation to begin within a

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reasonable time any improvements on the real property required by the urban redevelopment plan. Such real property or interest shall be sold, leased, otherwise transferred, or retained at not less than its fair value for uses in accordance with the urban redevelopment plan. In determining the fair value of real property for uses in accordance with the urban redevelopment plan, a municipality or county shall take into account and give consideration to the uses provided in such plan; the restrictions upon and the covenants, conditions, and obligations assumed by the purchaser or lessee or by the municipality or county retaining the property; and the objectives of such plan for the prevention of the recurrence of slum areas pockets of blight. The municipality or county in any instrument of conveyance to a private purchaser or lessee may provide that such purchaser or lessee shall be without power to sell, lease, or otherwise transfer the real property without the prior written consent of the municipality or county until he or she has completed the construction of any and all improvements which he or she has obligated himself or herself to construct thereon. Real property acquired by a municipality or county which, in accordance with the provisions of the urban redevelopment plan, is to be transferred shall be transferred as rapidly as feasible in the public interest consistent with the carrying out of the provisions of the urban redevelopment plan. The inclusion in any such contract or conveyance to a purchaser or lessee of any such covenants, restrictions, or conditions, including the incorporation by reference therein of the provisions of an urban redevelopment plan or any part thereof, shall not prevent the filing of the contract or conveyance in the land records of the county in such manner as to afford actual or constructive notice thereof.
(b)(1) A municipality or county may dispose of real property in an urban redevelopment area to private persons only under such reasonable competitive bidding procedures as it shall prescribe, or as are provided in this subsection or, solely with respect to and for the benefit of advancing surface transportation projects, as provided in Code Section 36-61-4. A municipality or county, by public notice by publication once each week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper having a general circulation in the community, prior to the execution of any contract to sell, lease, or otherwise transfer real property and prior to the delivery of any instrument of conveyance with respect thereto under this Code section, may invite proposals from and make available all pertinent information to private redevelopers or any persons interested in undertaking to redevelop or rehabilitate an urban redevelopment area or any part thereof. The notice shall identify the area or portion thereof and shall state that such further information as is available may be obtained at such office as shall be designated in the notice. The municipality or county shall consider all such redevelopment or rehabilitation proposals and the financial and legal ability of the persons making such proposals to carry them out and may negotiate with any persons for proposals for the purchase, lease, or other transfer of any real property acquired by the municipality or county in the urban redevelopment area. The municipality or county may accept such proposal as it deems to be in the public interest and in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter. The municipality or county may execute contracts in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section and deliver deeds,

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leases, and other instruments and take all steps necessary to effectuate such contracts."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 36-61-12, relating to the issuance of bonds for urban redevelopment projects, as follows:
"36-61-12. (a) A municipality or county shall have power to issue bonds, in its discretion, from time to time, to finance the undertaking of any urban redevelopment project under this chapter, including, without limiting the generality thereof, the payment of principal and interest upon any advances for surveys and plans for urban redevelopment projects and shall also have power to issue refunding bonds for the payment of retirement of such bonds previously issued by it. Such bonds shall be made payable, as to both principal and interest, solely from the income, proceeds, revenues, and funds of the municipality or county derived from or held in connection with its undertaking and carrying out of urban redevelopment projects under this chapter; provided, however, that payment of such bonds, both as to principal and interest, may be further secured by a pledge of any loan, grant, or contribution from the federal government or other source, in aid of any urban redevelopment projects of the municipality or county under this chapter, and by a mortgage of any such urban redevelopment projects or any part thereof, title to which is in the municipality or, county, or redevelopment agency. (b) Bonds issued under this Code section shall not constitute an indebtedness within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation or restriction and shall not be subject to the provisions of any other law or charter relating to the authorization, issuance, or sale of bonds. Bonds issued under this chapter are declared to be issued for an essential public and governmental purpose and, together with interest thereon and income therefrom, shall be exempted from all taxes. (c) Bonds issued under this Code section shall be authorized by resolution or ordinance of the local governing body. They may be issued in one or more series and shall bear such date or dates, be payable upon demand or mature at such time or times, bear interest at such rate or rates, be in such denomination or denominations, be in such form either coupon or registered, carry such conversion or registration privileges, have such rank or priority, be executed in such manner, be payable in such medium of payment, at such place or places, be subject to such terms of redemption (with or without premium), be secured in such manner, and have such other characteristics as may be provided by the resolution of the local governing body or by the trust indenture or mortgage issued pursuant thereto. (d) Such bonds may be sold at not less than par at public sales held after notice published prior to such sales in a newspaper having a general circulation in the area of operation and in such other medium of publication as the municipality or county may determine or may be exchanged for other bonds on the basis of par. Such bonds may be sold to the federal government or to an institution insured by an agency of the federal government at private sale at not less than par and, in the event that less than all of the

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authorized principal amount of such bonds is sold to the federal government or to an institution insured by an agency of the federal government, the balance may be sold at private sale at not less than par at an interest cost to the municipality or county, such cost not to exceed the interest cost to the municipality or county of the portion of the bonds sold to the federal government or to an institution insured by an agency of the federal government. All bonds issued under this Code section shall be issued and validated under and in accordance with the procedure set forth in Article 3 of Chapter 82 of this title. The provisions of any resolution or ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds under this Code section shall be a contract with every holder of such bonds and enforceable by any bondholder by mandamus or other appropriate action or proceeding at law or in equity. (e) If any of the public officials of the municipality or county whose signatures appear on any bonds or coupons issued under this chapter cease to be such officials before the delivery of the bonds, such signatures, nevertheless, shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if the officials had remained in office until the delivery. Any provision of any law to the contrary notwithstanding, any bonds issued pursuant to this chapter shall be fully negotiable. (f) In any suit, action, or proceeding involving the validity or enforceability of any bond issued under this chapter or the security therefor, any such bond reciting in substance that it has been issued by the municipality or county in connection with an urban redevelopment project, as defined in paragraph (22)(24) of Code Section 36-612, shall be conclusively deemed to have been issued for such purpose and such project shall be conclusively deemed to have been planned, located, and carried out in accordance with this chapter. Suits, actions, and proceedings instituted under this paragraph may be initiated under and in accordance with, and have all the privileges under, Article 3 of Chapter 82 of this title, the 'Revenue Bond Law,' except as otherwise provided in this chapter. (g) Any urban redevelopment agency or housing authority which a municipality or county has elected to exercise powers under Code Section 36-61-17 may also issue bonds, as provided in this Code section, in the same manner as a municipality or county, except that such bonds shall be authorized and the terms and conditions thereof shall be prescribed by the commissioners of such urban redevelopment agency or housing authority in lieu of the local governing body."
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 36-61-14, related to property exempt from taxes and from levy and sale by virtue of an execution, as follows:
"(b) The property of a municipality, or county, or any other public body, acquired or held for the purpose of this chapter, is declared to be public property used for essential public and governmental purposes and such property shall be exempt from all taxes of the municipality, the county, the state, or any political subdivision thereof. Such tax exemption shall terminate when the municipality or county sells, leases, or otherwise

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disposes of property in an urban redevelopment area to a purchaser or lessee who or which is not a public body."
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 36-61-16, relating to cooperation by public bodies, as follows:
"(a) For the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking, or carrying out of an urban redevelopment project located within the area in which it is authorized to act, any public body, upon such terms, with or without consideration, as it may determine, may:
(1) Dedicate, sell, convey, or lease any of its interest in any property or grant easements, licenses, or other rights or privileges therein to a municipality or county; (2) Incur the entire expense of any public improvements made by such public body in exercising the powers granted in this Code section; (3) Do any and all things necessary to aid or cooperate in the planning or carrying out of an urban redevelopment plan; (4) Lend, grant, or contribute funds to a municipality or county; (5) Enter into agreements (which may extend over any period, notwithstanding any provision or rule of law to the contrary) with a municipality or county or other public body respecting action to be taken pursuant to any of the powers granted by this chapter, including the furnishing of funds or other assistance in connection with an urban redevelopment project and other provisions allocating legal responsibility for matters arising under or in connection with transactions entered into pursuant to Code Section 36-61-4; and (6) Cause public buildings and public facilities, including parks, trails, greenspace, playgrounds, recreational, community, education, transit, water, sewer, or drainage facilities, or any other works which it is otherwise empowered to undertake, to be furnished; furnish, dedicate, close, vacate, pave, install, grade, regrade, plan, or replan streets, roads, sidewalks, ways, or other places; plan, replan, zone, or rezone any part of the public body or make exceptions from building regulations; and cause administrative and other services to be furnished to the municipality or county. If at any time title to or possession of any urban redevelopment project is held by any public body or governmental agency, other than the municipality or county, which is authorized by law to engage in the undertaking, carrying out, or administration of urban redevelopment projects, including any agency or instrumentality of the United States of America, the provisions of the agreements referred to in this subsection shall inure to the benefit of and may be enforced by such public body or governmental agency. As used in this subsection, the terms 'municipality' and 'county' shall also include an urban redevelopment agency or a housing authority vested with all of the urban redevelopment project powers pursuant to Code Section 36-61-17."
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delegation to redevelopment agency or housing authority, as follows: "(b) As used in this Code section, the term 'urban redevelopment project powers' shall include all of the rights, powers, functions, duties, privileges, immunities, and exemptions granted to a municipality or county under this chapter, except the following: (1) The power to determine an area to be a slum area pocket of blight and to designate such area as appropriate for an urban redevelopment project; (2) The power to approve and amend urban redevelopment plans; (3) The power to establish a general plan for the locality as a whole; (4) The power to formulate a workable program under Code Section 36-61-6; (5) The powers, duties, and functions referred to in Code Section 36-61-11; (6) The power to make the determinations and findings provided for in Code Section 36-61-4, Code Section 36-61-5, and subsection (d) of Code Section 36-61-7; (7) The power to issue general obligation bonds; and (8) The power to appropriate funds, to levy taxes and assessments, and to exercise other powers provided for in paragraph (8) of Code Section 36-61-8."
SECTION 13. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Cowsert of the 46th asked unanimous consent that the Senate disagree to the House substitute to SB 374.
The consent was granted, and the Senate disagreed to the House substitute to SB 374.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 283. By Senators Dugan of the 30th, Mullis of the 53rd, Harper of the 7th, Millar of the 40th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum, so as to authorize school systems to provide instruction on the history of traditional winter celebrations; to provide for displays; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House amendment was as follows:
Amend SB 283 (SB 283/CSFA/2) by inserting after "limitations;" on line 4 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 update and clarify provisions in law and to repeal obsolete provisions; to repeal a population act provision; to revise provisions

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relating to state required content standards; to remove the middle grades program; to revise provisions relating to contracts by the State School Superintendent; to revise a process for student requests for waivers and variances of state requirements; to revise provisions relating to state required assessments; to revise provisions relating to the honors program; to revise provisions relating to courses taken through the Georgia Virtual School; to revise provisions relating to virtual instruction opportunities provided by local school systems; to repeal an obsolete provision relating to acquiring digital learning; to revise a provision relating to home study reporting; to revise provisions relating to nonrenewal of a teacher's contract; to revise provisions relating to health insurance for public school teachers and employees; to revise provisions relating to appeals to the State Board of Education; to provide for charter authorizer accountability; to provide for an expedited charter petition review process for high-performing charter schools; to provide for timelines for approving or denying charter petitions; to revise provisions relating to funding for a charter school in its first year of operation; to provide for use by charter schools of unused school facilities; to provide for enrollment preferences for charter schools; to revise provisions relating to funding for state charter schools; to authorize the State Charter Schools Commission to establish nonprofit foundations;
By inserting between lines 6 and 7 the following: PART I
By inserting between lines 22 and 23 the following: PART II
SECTION 1.
Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, is amended by repealing subsection (d) of Code Section 20-251, relating to election of local board of education members, persons ineligible to be members or superintendent, ineligibility for local boards of education, and ineligibility for other elective offices, and designating said subsection as reserved.
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-2-131, relating to objectives and purposes of the Quality Basic Education Program, as follows:
"(1) Implementing a quality basic education highly rigorous curriculum to encompass content standards in public schools state wide which ensures that each student is provided ample opportunity to develop competencies necessary for lifelong learning as well as the competencies needed to maintain good physical and mental health, to participate actively in the governing process and community activities, to protect the environment and conserve public and private resources, and to be an effective worker and responsible citizen of high character;"

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SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-140, relating to the State Board of Education establishing competencies and a uniformly sequenced core curriculum and college and career readiness competency standards, as follows:
"20-2-140. (a) The State Board of Education shall establish competencies uniformly sequenced content standards 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 The state board shall adopt a uniformly sequenced core curriculum content standards for grades students in kindergarten through grade 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 may expand and enrich the content standards to the extent it deems necessary and appropriate for its students and communities. Each local school system shall adopt its own curriculum which shall include appropriate instruction in the content standards. (b) The State Board of Education, working with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia, shall establish college and career readiness competency standards to demonstrate competency in reading, writing, and mathematics aligned with the core curriculum content standards 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 State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia 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 2013."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-140.1, relating to online learning, as follows:
"20-2-140.1. The State Board of Education shall establish rules and regulations to maximize the number of students, beginning with students entering ninth grade in the 2014-2015 school year, who complete prior to graduation at least one course containing online learning. This shall be met through an online course offered by the Georgia Virtual School established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.1, through the clearing-house established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.3, through an online dual enrollment course offered by a postsecondary institution, or through a provider approved pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-319.4. This shall also include enrollment in a full-time or part-time virtual instruction program pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.4."

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Reserved.

SECTION 5.

SECTION 6.
Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-142, relating to prescribed courses, as follows:
"(a)(1) All elementary and secondary schools which receive in any manner funds from the state shall provide the following course offerings in the manner and at the grade level prescribed by the State Board of Education in its quality core curriculum:
(A) A course of study in the background, history, and development of the federal and state governments and a study of Georgia county and municipal governments; and (B) A course of study in the history of the United States and in the history of Georgia and in the essentials of the United States and Georgia Constitutions, including the study of American institutions and ideals which shall include a study of the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States and the Georgia flag in addition to other institutions and ideals. (2) No student shall be eligible to receive a diploma from a high school unless such student has successfully completed the courses in history and government provided for by this subsection, except as provided in paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection. For students moving to Georgia and unable to take the course or courses available to fulfill these requirements in the grade level in which such course or courses are ordinarily offered, the State Board of Education may develop alternative methods, which may include but shall not be limited to an on-line course of study, for such students to learn about and demonstrate an adequate understanding of federal or Georgia history and government. (3) Disabled students who are otherwise eligible for a special education diploma pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-281 shall not be denied this diploma if they have not successfully completed either or both of these courses; provided, however, that their Individualized Education Programs have not specified that the disabled students must enroll in and successfully complete both of these courses. (4) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the required course of study in the history of Georgia and in the essentials of the Georgia Constitution for students who transfer from another state after having completed the year in which such course or courses are ordinarily offered. The State Board of Education is authorized to provide for exemptions to the required course of study for such students and for students whose parent or parents serve in the armed forces of the United States."

SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) and paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-151, relating to general and career education programs, as follows:

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"(a) The primary purpose for the general and career education programs is to provide the children and youth of Georgia with a quality opportunity to master student competencies uniformly sequenced content standards adopted by the State Board of Education through instruction which is based upon the uniformly sequenced core curriculum."
"(2) It is the policy of this state that the purpose of the primary grades program shall be mastery by enrolled students of the essential basic skills and knowledge which will enable them to achieve more advanced skills and knowledge offered at the higher grade levels. For purposes of funding under this article, the primary grades program shall include grades one, two, and three. To be eligible for enrollment in the first grade of a state supported primary grades program, a child must attain the age of six by September 1, except as otherwise provided by subsection (b) of Code Section 202-150. The State Board of Education shall adopt an instrument or instruments, procedures, and policies necessary to assess the first grade readiness of children enrolled in Georgia's public school kindergarten programs pursuant to Code Section 20-2-281. Readiness information obtained by the instrument or instruments adopted by the state board shall be used by local school systems in concert with teacher recommendations and other relevant information to make appropriate student grade placement decisions. The Department of Education shall develop guidelines for utilization of the instrument or instruments in grade placement decisions and shall provide such guidelines to local school systems. The guidelines shall include information pertinent to consideration of the placement of students who have been identified as being disabled or limited-English-proficient. Whenever the decision is made not to promote a child to the first grade, the local school system shall document the reasons for the decision not to promote, according to guidelines established by the board. The State School Superintendent shall may annually provide a report summarizing the results of the readiness of first grade Georgia public school kindergarten children. No student shall remain in kindergarten for more than two years;"
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (h) of Code Section 20-2154.1, relating to alternative education programs, as follows:
"(a) It is the policy of this state that the alternative education program shall provide a learning environment that includes the objectives of the quality core curriculum content standards and that the instruction in an alternative education program shall enable students to return to a general or career education program as quickly as possible. Course credit shall be earned in an alternative education program in the same manner as in other education programs. It is the policy of this state that it is preferable to reassign disruptive students to an alternative education program rather than suspending or expelling such students from school." "(h) For the 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 school years, state funding of alternative education programs shall be based upon a full-time equivalent program count that

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equals 2.5 percent of the sum of the full-time equivalent program count of the middle grades program, the middle school program as defined in Code Section 20-2-290, the high school general education program (grades nine through 12), and the career, technical, and agricultural education laboratory program (grades nine through 12). For the 2002-2003 school year and thereafter, the The amount of state funds appropriated and allocated for the alternative education program provided for in this Code section shall be based on the actual count of students served during the preceding year, except that the count of students served shall not exceed 2.5 percent of the sum of the full-time equivalent program count of the middle grades program, the middle school program as defined in Code Section 20-2-290, the high school general education program (grades nine through 12), and the career, technical, and agricultural education laboratory program (grades nine through 12). Funds earned may be expended in kindergarten and in grades one through 12."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-159.1, relating to focused programs of study, as follows:
"20-2-159.1. No later than July 1, 2013, the Department of Education shall develop, and the State Board of Education shall approve, state models and curriculum framework content standards for the following focused programs of study, as defined in Code Section 202-326, 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."
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-2-159.2, relating to coordination between high schools and postsecondary institutions to minimize

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the need for remedial course work for students in postsecondary institutions, as follows: "(1) Develop policies to ensure that students who complete the core curriculum master the content standards 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 content standards; and (B) Set the conditions for ensuring college readiness;"
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-159.3, relating to academic core standards to be embedded in career, technical, and agricultural education courses, as follows:
"(a) The competencies and curricula content standards 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 content standards, 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."
SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-160, relating to determination of enrollment by institutional programs, 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

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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, technical, and agricultural education laboratory program; an individual study course for which no outline of course objectives is prepared in writing prior to the beginning of the course; 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 content standards 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 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 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 13. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (b) and (b.1) of Code Section 202-161, relating to the Quality Basic Education Formula, as follows:
"(b) As the cost of instructional programs varies depending upon the teacher-student ratios and specific services typically required to address the special needs of students enrolled, state authorized instructional programs shall have the following program weights and teacher-student ratios: (1) Kindergarten program ................................................................... 1.6508 weight
and 1 to 15 ratio
(2) Kindergarten early intervention program...................................... 2.0348 weight and 1 to 11 ratio
(3) Primary grades program (1-3)....................................................... 1.2849 weight and 1 to 17 ratio

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(4) Primary grades early intervention program (1-3) ......................... (5) Upper elementary grades program (4-5) ....................................... (6) Upper elementary grades early intervention program (4-5) ......... (7) Middle grades program (6-8) (8)(7) Middle school program (6-8) as defined in Code Section 20-2-290 ...............................................................................................

1.7931 weight and 1 to 11 ratio
1.0355 weight and 1 to 23 ratio
1.7867 weight and 1 to 11 ratio
1.0186 weight and 1 to 23 ratio
1.1310 weight and 1 to 20 ratio

(9)(8) High school general education program (9-12)
(10)(9) Career, technical, and agricultural education laboratory program (9-12) ...................................................................

1.0000 weight and 1 to 23 ratio
1.1916 weight and 1 to 20 ratio

(11)(10) Program for persons with disabilities: Category I ............................................................................................

2.3798 weight and 1 to 8 ratio

(12)(11) Program for persons with disabilities:

2.7883 weight

Category II ........................................................................................... and 1 to 6.5 ratio

(13)(12) Program for persons with disabilities:

3.5493 weight

Category III.......................................................................................... and 1 to 5 ratio

(14)(13) Program for persons with disabilities: Category IV..........................................................................................

5.7 weight and 1 to 3 ratio

(15)(14) Program for persons with disabilities: Category V ...........................................................................................

2.4511 weight and 1 to 8 ratio

(16)(15) Program for intellectually gifted students:

1.6589 weight

Category VI.......................................................................................... and 1 to 12 ratio

(17)(16) Remedial education program ............................................... 1.3087 weight and 1 to 15 ratio

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(18)(17) Alternative education program ............................................ 1.4711 weight and 1 to 15 ratio
(19)(18) English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) program . 2.5049 weight and 1 to 7 ratio
(b.1) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section and the requirements of Code Section 20-2-290, beginning July 1, 2014, a nonvirtual middle school shall have the funding weight included in paragraph (8) of subsection (b) of this Code section for the middle school program, regardless of whether such middle school meets the requirements of Code Section 20-2-290."
SECTION 14. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-181, relating to calculation of program weights to reflect base school size, as follows:
"20-2-181. The calculation of all program weights shall reflect a base size local school system of 3,300 full-time equivalent students. The calculation of program weights for the kindergarten program, the kindergarten early intervention program, the primary grades (1-3) early intervention program, the primary grades (1-3) program, the upper elementary grades (4-5) early intervention program, and the upper elementary grades (4-5) program shall reflect a base school size of 450 full-time equivalent students. The calculation of program weights for the middle grades (6-8) program, the middle school (6-8) program, the special education programs, the remedial education program, and the English for speakers of other languages program shall reflect a base school size of 624 full-time equivalent students. The calculation of the program weights for the high school general education program and the high school career, technical, and agricultural education laboratory program shall reflect a base school size of 970 full-time equivalent students. The calculation of program weights for the alternative education program shall reflect a base school size of 100 full-time equivalent students, except that the calculations for secretaries and media personnel shall reflect a base school size of 624 full-time equivalent students."
SECTION 15. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (b) and (c) and paragraph (1) of subsection (i) of Code Section 20-2-182, relating to program weights to reflect funds for payment of salaries and benefits, as follows:
"(b) The program weights for the primary, primary grades early intervention, upper elementary, upper elementary grades early intervention, middle grades, and middle school programs, when multiplied by the base amount, shall reflect sufficient funds to pay at least the beginning salaries of specialists qualified to teach art, music, foreign language, and physical education, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly.

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(c) The program weights for the kindergarten, kindergarten early intervention, primary, primary grades early intervention, upper elementary, upper elementary grades early intervention, middle grades, middle school, and alternative education programs and the program weights for the high school programs authorized pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-151, when multiplied by the base amount, shall reflect sufficient funds to pay the beginning salaries for at least one school counselor for every 450 full-time equivalent students. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2015 and thereafter, the program weights for the English for speakers of other languages program and the programs for persons with disabilities shall also earn school counselor funding. Further, beginning in Fiscal Year 2016 and thereafter, the program weights for the program for intellectually gifted students and the remedial education program shall also earn school counselor funding. The duties and responsibilities for such school counselors shall be established by the state board to require a minimum of five of the six full-time equivalent program count segments of the counselor's time to be spent counseling or advising students or parents."
"(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 ............................................................

28

For school years 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 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 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 16. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-184.1, relating to funding for additional days of instruction, as follows:
"(a) The program weights for the kindergarten, kindergarten early intervention,

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primary, primary grades early intervention, upper elementary, upper elementary grades early intervention, middle grades, middle school, and remedial programs and the program weights for the high school programs authorized pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-151, when multiplied by the base amount, shall reflect sufficient funds to pay the beginning salaries for instructors needed to provide 20 additional days of instruction for 10 percent of the full-time equivalent count of the respective program. Such funds shall be used for addressing the academic needs of low-performing students with programs including, but not limited to, instructional opportunities for students beyond the regular school day, Saturday classes, intersession classes, summer school classes, and additional instructional programs during the regular school day. Following the midterm adjustment, the state board shall issue allotment sheets for each local school system. Each local school system shall spend 100 percent of the funds designated for additional days of instruction for such costs at the system level, which may include transportation costs incurred for transporting students who are attending additional classes funded by these designated funds."

SECTION 17.
Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-190, relating to professional development centered on state-wide strategic initiatives, as follows:
"(a) Subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, the State Board of Education shall provide professional development centered on state-wide strategic initiatives. Such strategic initiatives may include, but are not limited to, training on the new common core curriculum content standards, support for under-performing educators, and mentoring programs in specific subject areas."

Reserved.

SECTION 18.

Reserved.

SECTION 19.

SECTION 20.
Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-241, relating to the State School Superintendent, as follows:
"(c) The State School Superintendent shall have the authority to enter into contracts for the amount of $50,000.00 or less on behalf of the Department of Education. The State School Superintendent may delegate to the chief financial officer the authority to execute such contracts on behalf of the State School Superintendent."

SECTION 21. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-2-242, relating to local school systems, local units of administration, and local governing bodies, as follows:

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"(1) The instructional programs authorized pursuant to Part 3 of this article and the uniformly sequenced core curriculum content standards authorized pursuant to Part 2 of this article are fully and effectively implemented;"
SECTION 22. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-244.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Student' means a student who is or was enrolled in a public school in this state. (2) 'Substantial hardship' means a significant, unique, and demonstrable economic, technological, legal, or other type of hardship to the student requesting a variance or waiver. (3) 'Variance' means a modification granted by the State Board of Education to all or part of the literal requirements of a rule to a person who is subject to the rule. (4) 'Waiver' means a decision by the State Board of Education not to apply all or part of a rule to a person who is subject to the rule. (b) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this Code section, the State Board of Education is authorized to grant a variance or waiver to a rule when a student subject to that rule demonstrates that the purpose of the underlying statute upon which the rule is based can be or has been achieved by other specific means which are agreeable to the person seeking the variance or waiver and that strict application of the rule would create a substantial hardship to such person. (c) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this Code section, a student who is subject to regulation by a State Board of Education rule may file a petition with the state board requesting a variance or waiver from the state board's rule. In addition to any other requirements which may be imposed by the state board, each petition shall specify: (1) The rule from which a variance or waiver is requested; (2) The type of action requested; (3) The specific facts of substantial hardship which would justify a variance or waiver for the petitioner, including the alternative standards which the person seeking the variance or waiver agrees to meet and a showing that such alternative standards will afford adequate protection for the public health, safety, and welfare; and (4) The reason why the variance or waiver requested would serve the purpose of the underlying statute. (d) The state board shall grant or deny a petition for variance or waiver in writing no later than 60 days after the receipt of the petition. The state board's decision to grant or deny the petition shall be in writing and shall contain a statement of the relevant facts and the reasons supporting the state board's action. (e) The state board's decision to deny a petition for variance or waiver shall be subject to judicial review in accordance with Code Section 50-13-19. The validity of any variance or waiver which is granted by the state board may be determined in an action for declaratory judgment in accordance with Code Section 50-13-10. (f) This Code section shall not apply, and no variance or waiver shall be sought or

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authorized, when a state board rule or regulation has been adopted or promulgated in order to implement or promote a federally delegated program. (g) An aggregated report of all waivers granted pursuant to this Code section shall be prepared and shall contain a description of the waiver granted, including a detail of the variance from any rule or regulation, but shall not include any identifying information of the student. (h) The State Board of Education shall not be subject to Code Section 50-13-9.1 with respect to petitions for variances or waivers of rules by students."

Reserved.

SECTION 23.

SECTION 24.
Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-270.1, relating to services to member local school systems by regional educational service agencies, as follows:
"(3) Developing and implementing curricula and instruction of the highest quality possible, including implementing the uniformly sequenced core curriculum content standards adopted by the state board;"

SECTION 25.
Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-281, relating to assessment of effectiveness of educational programs, as follows:
"20-2-281. (a) The State Board of Education shall adopt a student assessment program consisting of instruments, procedures, and policies necessary to implement the program and shall fund all costs of providing and scoring such instruments, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly. Each local school system may elect to administer, with state funding, nationally norm-referenced instruments in reading, mathematics, science, or social studies in grade three, four, or five and in grade six, seven, or eight, subject to available appropriations, with assistance to such school systems by the State Board of Education with regard to administration guidance, scoring, and reporting of such assessments. The State Board of Education shall review, revise, and upgrade the quality core curriculum content standards. Following the adoption of this revised curriculum such content standards, the State Board of Education shall contract for development of criterion-referenced competency state criterion based tests to measure the quality core curriculum content standards. Such tests in English, and language arts/reading, and, mathematics, and reading shall be administered annually to students in grades three one through eight and such tests in science and social studies shall be administered annually to students in grades three through eight. These tests shall contain features that allow for comparability to other states with whom establishing such comparison would be statistically sound; provided, however, that no such comparison shall be conducted which would relinquish any measure of control over

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assessments to any individual or entity outside the state. This action shall be completed according to a schedule established by the State Board of Education. A curriculum based assessment shall be administered in grade 11 for graduation purposes. Writing assessments shall be administered to students in grades three, five, eight, and 11 and may be administered in additional grade levels as designated by the State Board of Education. The results of such writing assessments shall provide be provided to students and their parents with performance outcome measures resulting from the administration of such tests. (b) The nationally normed assessments provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall provide students and their parents with grade equivalencies and percentile ranks which result from the administration of such tests. Criterion-referenced State criterion based tests and the high school graduation test provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall provide for results that reflect student achievement at the individual student, classroom, school, system, and state, and national levels. The State Board of Education shall participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and may participate in any other tests that will allow benchmarking this state's performance against national or international performance. The results of such testing shall be provided to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the State Board of Education and shall be reported to the citizens of Georgia. Further, the state board shall adopt a school readiness assessment for students entering first grade and shall administer such assessment pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-151. One of the components in the awarding of salary supplements as part of a pay for performance or related plan under this article may be assessments of student achievement. (b.1) The State Board of Education shall notify local school systems and individual schools of the results of the assessment instruments administered under this Code section at the earliest possible date determined by the state board, but not later than the beginning of the subsequent school year. In the event the state board is unable to provide timely results in the first year of implementation of a substantially new assessment instrument, the provisions in paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-283 shall not apply. (c) The State Board of Education shall have the authority to condition the awarding of a high school diploma to a student upon achievement of satisfactory scores on instruments or tests adopted and administered by the state board pursuant to subsection subsections (a) and (f) of this Code section. The state board is authorized and directed to adopt regulations providing that any disabled child, as defined by the provisions of this article, shall be afforded opportunities to take any test adopted by the state board as a condition for the awarding of a high school diploma. Said regulations shall further provide for appropriate accommodations in the administration of such test. Said regulations shall further provide for the awarding of a special education diploma to any disabled student who is lawfully assigned to a special education program and who does not achieve a passing score on said test or who has not completed all of the requirements for a high school diploma but who has nevertheless completed his or her

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Individualized Education Program. (d)(1) The State Board of Education shall develop or adopt alternate assessments to be administered to each student receiving special education services pursuant to Code Section 20-2-152 who does not receive instruction in the essential knowledge and skills identified in the quality core curriculum developed pursuant to Code Section 202-140 those students with significant cognitive disabilities, receiving special education services pursuant to Code Section 20-2-152, who cannot access the state adopted content standards without appropriate accommodations to those standards and for whom the assessment instruments adopted under subsection subsections (a) and (f) of this Code section, even with allowable modifications accommodations, would not provide an appropriate measure of student achievement, as determined by the student's Individualized Education Program team. A student's Individualized Education Program may serve as an alternate assessment for that student. (2) A student's Individualized Education Program team shall determine appropriate participation in assessment and identify necessary accommodations in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and state board regulations.
(e) The State Board of Education is authorized to adopt rules, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding accommodations and the participation of limited-Englishproficient students, as defined in Code Section 20-2-156, in the assessments described in this Code section. (f) The State Board of Education shall adopt end-of-course assessments for students in grades nine through 12 for all core subjects to be determined by the state board. For those students with an Individualized Education Program, the student's Individualized Education Program team shall determine appropriate participation in assessments and identify necessary accommodations in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and state board regulations. (g) Under rules adopted by the State Board of Education, the Department of Education shall, subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, release some or all of the questions and answers to each criterion-referenced competency state criterion based test administered under subsection (a) of this Code section and each end-of-course assessment administered under subsection (e) of this Code section after the last time the instrument is administered for a school year. (h) The State Board of Education, through the Department of Education, shall administer the end-of-course assessments for core subject areas as defined by state board policy. The state board shall promulgate a schedule for the development and administration of all end-of-course tests. By the 2015-2016 school year, the State Board of Education shall make all end-of-course assessments available online and shall establish rules and regulations to maximize the number of students and school systems utilizing such online assessments. (i) The Department of Education shall develop study guides for the criterion-referenced state criterion based tests and end-of-course assessments administered pursuant to subsections (a) and (f) of this Code section. Each school system shall distribute the

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study guides to students who do not perform satisfactorily on one or more parts of an assessment instrument administered under this Code section and to the parents or guardians of such students.
(j)(1) The high school graduation test provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall continue in effect until all high school core subject end-of-course assessments have been developed and implemented, at which time the state board shall discontinue the test according to a schedule to be determined by the state board. (2) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules and regulations requiring the results of core subject end-of-course assessments to be included as a factor in a student's final grade in the core subject course for which the end-of-course assessment is given. (k)(1) In addition to the assessment instruments adopted by the State Board of Education and administered by the Department of Education, a local school system may adopt and administer criterion-referenced or norm-referenced assessment instruments, or both, at any grade level. Such locally adopted assessment instruments may not replace the state's adopted assessment instruments for purposes of state accountability programs, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection. A local school system shall be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred for locally adopted assessment instruments. Students with Individualized Education Programs must be included in the locally adopted assessments or provided an alternate assessment in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (2) The State Board of Education shall have the authority to grant waivers until Fiscal Year 2003 to local boards of education exempting said boards from the administration of the state criterion-referenced competency tests at any or all of the subject areas and grade levels for which the local board of education implements a locally developed criterion-referenced competency test or tests based on the Quality Core Curriculum which increases the expectations for student achievement beyond that of the applicable state criterion-referenced competency test or tests and meets all other requirements of this Code section, including reliability and validity requirements, with the exception of subsection (g) of this Code section. Local boards of education with such waivers shall submit to the State Board of Education school and local school system score reports of the locally developed criterion-referenced competency tests. (l) In adopting academic skills assessment instruments under this Code section, the State Board of Education or local school system shall ensure the security of the instruments in their preparation, administration, and scoring. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, meetings or portions of meetings held by the state board or a local board of education at which individual assessment instruments or assessment instrument items are discussed or adopted shall not be open to the public, and the assessment instruments or assessment instrument items shall be confidential. (m) The results of individual student performance on academic skills assessment instruments administered under this Code section shall be confidential and may be released only in accordance with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

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of 1974, 20 U.S.C. Section 1232g. (n) Overall student performance data shall be disaggregated by ethnicity, sex, socioeconomic status, disability, language proficiency, grade level, subject area, school, system, and other categories determined by policies established by the Office of Student Achievement. (o) Student performance data shall be made available to the public, with appropriate interpretations, by the State Board of Education, the Office of Student Achievement, and local school system. The information made available to the public shall not contain the names of individual students or teachers. (p) Teachers in grades one through 12 shall be offered the opportunity to participate annually in a staff development program on the use of tests within the instructional program designed to improve students' academic achievement. This program shall instruct teachers on curriculum alignment related to tests, disaggregated student test data to identify student academic weaknesses by subtests, and other appropriate applications as determined by the State Board of Education. (q) The State Board of Education shall consider the passage by a student of an industry certification examination or a state licensure examination which is approved by the State Board of Education or a COMPASS score approved by the State Board of Education when considering whether to grant such student a variance for or a waiver of one or more portions of the high school graduation test required by the State Board of Education pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section in order to obtain a Georgia high school diploma; provided, however, that the state board shall not grant a variance to a student unless the student has attempted and failed to pass the relevant portion of the high school graduation test at least four times."
SECTION 26. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-290, relating to organization of schools, middle school programs, and schedule, 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. Schools which house grades six, seven, or eight, or any combination thereof, shall qualify for the middle school program for students; 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. 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)(b) 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 or satisfactory

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business experience. 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 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) 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; (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 school systems shall comply with subsection (b) of this Code section in order to qualify for the middle school program. (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 fulltime equivalent count for the middle school program in qualified middle schools."
SECTION 27. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-306, relating to honors program and residential high school program, as follows:
"(a) The State Board of Education Office of Student Achievement is authorized to inaugurate continue and administer an honors program for students in the public and private high schools of this state and for resident students who attend a home school study program who have manifested exceptional abilities or unique potentials or who have made exceptional academic achievements. This program shall be conducted during summer months between normal school year terms at institutions of higher learning or other appropriate centers within this state with facilities adequate to provide challenging opportunities for advanced study and accomplishments by such students. The student honors program shall be implemented and operated in accordance with

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criteria established by the state board Office of Student Achievement, and operating costs shall be paid by the state board Office of Student Achievement from funds made available for this purpose by the General Assembly. The state board Office of Student Achievement is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for operating and sharing the costs of such programs."
SECTION 28. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-314, relating to development of rape prevention, personal safety education, and teen dating violence prevention program, as follows:
"20-2-314. The State Board of Education shall develop, with input from appropriate experts, such as rape crisis centers and family violence shelters, a rape prevention and personal safety education program and a program for preventing teen dating violence for grade eight through grade 12 which are consistent with the core curriculum content standards provided for in Code Section 20-2-140. Local boards may implement such programs at any time and for any grade level local boards find appropriate, and the state board shall encourage the implementation of such programs. In addition, the state board shall make information regarding such programs available to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia."
SECTION 29. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (j) of Code Section 20-2-315, relating to the prohibition of gender discrimination, as follows:
"(j) The Department of Education shall may publish an annual report of local school systems to include information regarding expenditures and participation rates for each gender and such other information as the state board and department deem relevant."
SECTION 30. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-319.1, relating to the Georgia Virtual School, as follows:
"20-2-319.1. (a) The State Board of Education is authorized to establish the Georgia Virtual School whereby students may enroll in state funded courses via the Internet or in any other manner not involving on-site interaction with a teacher. Any Georgia student who is age 21 or younger shall be eligible to enroll in the Georgia Virtual School, at no cost to the student. The State Board of Education is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations pertaining to the Georgia Virtual School. Such rules and regulations, if established, shall include, at a minimum, a process for students to enroll in Georgia Virtual School courses and a process whereby a student's grade in the course is reported on the student's transcript. All teachers who provide instruction through the Georgia Virtual School shall be certified by the Professional Standards Commission. A local

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school system shall not prohibit any student from taking a course through the Georgia Virtual School, regardless of whether the school in which the student is enrolled offers the same course.
(b)(1) The department is authorized to establish a Georgia Virtual School grant account with funds appropriated by the General Assembly. The department shall use funds from this such grant account to pay for costs associated with the Georgia Virtual School incurred by the department, including, but not limited to, actual costs associated with the maintenance of the Georgia Virtual School, such as new course development, credit recovery, blended learning training, and operating a clearinghouse clearing-house, and costs for tuition, materials, and fees for courses taken through the Georgia Virtual School by students in home study programs or private schools in this state. (2) The local school system shall pay to the department costs for tuition, materials, and fees directly related to the approved course taken by a student in its school system through the Georgia Virtual School; provided, however, that in no event shall the amount of tuition charged to and paid by the local school system on behalf of such student exceed $250.00 per student per semester course; and provided, further, that if a student participates in courses through the Georgia Virtual School that are in excess of the maximum number of courses a student may be enrolled in during a school day, such student shall be subject to the cost of tuition not to exceed $250.00 per student per semester course. (3) Students in home study programs and private schools in this state may enroll in courses through the Georgia Virtual School at no cost, if appropriations are provided for such purpose in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection. If appropriations are not provided or if appropriations are provided but have been expended for such purpose, students in home study programs and private schools in this state may enroll in courses through the Georgia Virtual School based on availability of slots; provided, however, that such students shall be subject to the cost of tuition not to exceed $250.00 per student per semester course. (c) The Georgia Virtual School shall not be considered a school for purposes of Article 2 of Chapter 14 of this title."
SECTION 31. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-319.3, relating to the online clearing-house of interactive distance learning courses, as follows:
"(2) 'Clearing-house' means the clearing-house established pursuant to subsection (b)(c) of this Code section."
SECTION 32. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-319.4, relating to virtual instruction programs, notice of opportunities, mechanisms for compliance, approved providers, approval status, and curriculum plan, as follows:

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"20-2-319.4. (a) Beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, each local school system shall provide opportunities to all students in grades three through 12 enrolled in public schools within its boundaries for participation in part-time and full-time virtual instruction program options. Written notice of such opportunities, including an open enrollment period for full-time students of at least 90 days and not ending earlier than 30 days prior to the first day of the school year, shall be provided directly to parents of all students. The purpose of the program shall be to make quality virtual instruction available to students using online and distance learning technology in the nontraditional classroom. The program shall provide at least three options for:
(1) Full-time virtual instruction for students enrolled in grades three through 12; and (2) Part-time virtual instruction for students enrolled in grades three through 12. A virtual instruction program conducted by a local school system shall include specific provision provisions for at least two full-time options and one part-time option for students enrolled in dropout prevention and academic intervention programs or Department of Juvenile Justice education programs under Code Section 20-2-133. (b) To provide students with the option of participating in virtual instruction programs as required by subsection (a) of this Code section, a local school system may apply one or all of the following mechanisms: (1) Facilitate enrollment in the Georgia Virtual School established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.1; (2) Facilitate enrollment in one or more courses pursuant to the clearing-house established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.3; (2)(3) Enter into a contract with an approved a provider under subsection (c) of this Code section for the provision of a full-time program under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section or a part-time program under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section; or (3)(4) Enter into an agreement with another local school system or systems to allow the participation of its students in an approved virtual instruction program provided by such other local school system or systems. The agreement shall indicate a process for the transfer of funds. Contracts and agreements entered into pursuant to paragraph (2)(3) or (3)(4) of this subsection may include multidistrict contractual arrangements that may be executed by a regional educational service agency for its member school systems. (c) The department shall annually provide local school systems with a list of providers approved to offer virtual instruction programs. To be approved by the department, a provider shall document that it: (1) Possesses prior, successful experience offering online courses to elementary, middle, or high school students, as demonstrated through quantified student performance improvements for each subject area and grade level provided for consideration as instructional program options; (2) Assures instructional and curricular quality through a detailed curriculum and student performance accountability plan that addresses every subject and grade level

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intended for provision within local school system contracts, including: (A) Courses and programs that meet the nationally recognized standards for K-12 online learning; (B) Instructional content and services that align with and measure student attainment of proficiency in the state-approved curriculum; and (C) Mechanisms that determine and ensure that a student has satisfied requirements for grade level promotion and high school graduation with a standard diploma, as appropriate; and
(3) Publishes, in accordance with disclosure requirements adopted by the State Board of Education, for the general public, as part of its application as a provider, and in all contracts negotiated pursuant to this Code section:
(A) Information and data about each full-time and part-time program regarding its curriculum; (B) School policies and procedures; (C) Certification status of all administrative and instructional personnel; (D) Teacher-student ratios; (E) Student completion and promotion rates; and (F) Student, educator, and school performance accountability outcomes. (d) An approved provider shall retain its approved status for a period of five years after the date of the department's approval pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section as long as the provider continues to comply with all requirements of this Code section; provided, however, that each provider approved by the department for the 2013-2014 school year shall reapply for approval to provide a part-time program for students in grades three through 12. (e)(c) Each contract entered into pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section with an approved a provider shall at a minimum set forth a detailed curriculum plan that illustrates how students will be provided services for, and be measured for attainment of, proficiency in state curriculum requirements for content standards for each grade level and subject."
SECTION 33. Said chapter is further amended by repealing Code Section 20-2-319.5, relating to report on assisting local boards of education in acquiring digital learning, and designating said Code section as reserved.
SECTION 34. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (5) of Code Section 20-2-326, relating to definitions relative to the "Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia's Economy Act," as follows:
"(5) 'Focused program of study' means a rigorous academic core combined with a focus in mathematics and science; a focus in humanities, fine arts, and foreign language; or a coherent sequence of career pathway courses that is aligned with graduation requirements established by the State Board of Education and curriculum

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requirements content standards established pursuant to Part 2 of this article that prepares a student for postsecondary education or immediate employment after high school graduation."
SECTION 35. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-2-329, relating to requirements for high schools that receive a reform grant, 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 content standards 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 36. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-690, relating to educational entities and requirements for private schools and home study programs, as follows:
"(c) Parents or guardians may teach their children at home in a home study program which meets the following requirements:
(1) The parent, parents, or guardian must submit within 30 days after the establishment of a home study program and by September 1 annually thereafter a declaration of intent to utilize a home study program to the Department of Education, which shall provide for written or electronic submittal of such declaration of intent; (2) The declaration shall include a list of the names and ages of the students who are enrolled in the home study program, the address where the home study program is located, the local school system in which the home study program is located, and a statement of the 12 month period that is to be considered the school year for that home study program. Enrollment records and reports shall not be used for any purpose except providing necessary enrollment information, except with the permission of the parent or guardian of a child, or pursuant to the subpoena of a court of competent jurisdiction; (3) Parents or guardians may teach only their own children in the home study program, provided the teaching parent or guardian possesses at least a high school diploma or a general educational development diploma, but the parents or guardians may employ a tutor who holds a high school diploma or a general educational development diploma to teach such children; (4) The home study program shall provide a basic academic educational program

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which includes, but is not limited to, reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science; (5) The home study program must provide instruction each 12 months to home study students equivalent to 180 school days of education with each school day consisting of at least four and one-half school hours unless the child is physically unable to comply with the rule provided for in this paragraph; (6) The parent or guardian shall have the authority to execute any document required by law, rule, regulation, or policy to evidence the enrollment of a child in a home study program, the student's full-time or part-time status, the student's grades, or any other required educational information. This shall include, but not be limited to, documents for purposes of verification of attendance by the Department of Driver Services, for the purposes set forth in subsection (a.1) of Code Section 40-5-22, documents required pursuant to Chapter 2 of Title 39 relating to employment of minors, and any documents required to apply for the receipt of state or federal public assistance; (7) Students in home study programs shall be subject to an appropriate nationally standardized testing program administered in consultation with a person trained in the administration and interpretation of norm reference tests to evaluate their educational progress at least every three years beginning at the end of the third grade and records of such tests and scores shall be retained but shall not be required to be submitted to public educational authorities; and (8) The home study program instructor shall write an annual progress assessment report which shall include the instructor's individualized assessment of the student's academic progress in each of the subject areas specified in paragraph (4) of this subsection, and such progress reports shall be retained by the parent, parents, or guardian of children in the home study program for a period of at least three years."
SECTION 37. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-892, relating to contributions by employees, state, and local employers and withholding or deducting employees' contributions for health insurance for public school teachers, as follows:
"(b) As the local employer's share, the local employer shall contribute to the health insurance fund such portion of the cost of such benefits as may be established by the Governor and the board and, in addition thereto, an amount to be established by the board to defray the cost of administration. The board shall determine whether such portion shall be determined based upon a percentage of the total outlay for the salaries of teachers employed by the local employer or determined on an amount per employee electing coverage under the plan based on the coverage elected, in accordance with the appropriation of funds. If a local employer fails to remit the employer's share as calculated by the commissioner, as provided in this Code section, it shall be the duty of the commissioner to notify the State Board of Education of such failure and it shall be the duty of the State Board of Education to, with reasonable promptness, withhold from

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the employer which has failed to comply all appropriations allotted to such employer until such employer has fully complied with the provisions of this Code section by making remittance of the sums required sufficient state funds as calculated by the commissioner to fully satisfy the outstanding obligation of the local employer to the health insurance fund. Such withheld funds shall be promptly transmitted by the state board to the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 38. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-920, relating to withholding or deducting employees' contributions for health insurance for public school employees, as follows:
"(b) The Department of Education and local school systems shall contribute to the health insurance fund such portion of the costs of such benefits as may be established by the board to maintain the employee contributions consistent with other health insurance plans administered by the board. In the event that the commissioner shall determine that a local employer has failed to contribute the full amount of such portion, as calculated by the commissioner, it shall be the duty of the commissioner to notify the State Board of Education of such failure and it shall be the duty of the State Board of Education to, with reasonable promptness, withhold from the employer which has failed to comply all appropriations allotted to such employer until such employer has fully complied with the provisions of this Code section by making remittance of the sums required sufficient state funds as calculated by the commissioner to fully satisfy the outstanding obligation of the local employer to the health insurance fund. Such withheld funds shall be promptly transmitted by the state board to the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 39. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-942, relating to procedure for nonrenewal after acceptance by teacher of school year contract for fourth consecutive school year, as follows:
"(b)(1) A teacher who accepts a school year contract for the fourth consecutive school year from the same local board of education may be demoted or the teacher's contract may not be renewed only for those reasons set forth in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-940. (2) In order to demote or fail to renew the contract of a teacher who accepts a school year contract for the fourth or subsequent consecutive school year from the same local board of education, the teacher must be given written notice of the intention to demote or not renew the contract of the teacher. Such notice shall be given by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery as provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2940. Such notice shall contain a conspicuous statement in substantially the following form:
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against you and the right to a hearing. If you desire these rights you must send to the school superintendent by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery a statement that you wish to have a hearing; and such statement must be mailed to the school superintendent within 20 days after this notice was mailed to you. Your rights are governed by subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-211, Code Section 20-2940, and Code Sections 20-2-942 through 20-2-947, and a copy of this law is enclosed. A copy of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-211, Code Section 20-2-940, this Code section, and Code Sections 20-2-943 through 20-2-947 shall be enclosed with the notice. A teacher who is so notified that he or she is to be demoted or that his or her contract will not be renewed has the right to the procedures set forth in subsections (b) through (f) of Code Section 20-2-940 before the intended action is taken. A teacher who has the right to these procedures must serve written notice on the superintendent of the local board employing the teacher within 20 days of the day the notice of the intended action is served that he or she requests a hearing. In order to be effective, such written notice that the teacher requests implementation of such procedures must be served by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery as provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-940. Within 14 days of service of the request to implement the procedures, the local board must furnish the teacher a notice that complies with the requirements of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-940. (3) A teacher is deemed to have accepted a fourth consecutive school year contract if, while the teacher is serving under the third consecutive school year contract, the local board does not serve notice on the teacher by April 15 May 15 that it intends not to renew the teacher's contract for the ensuing school year, and the teacher does not serve notice in writing on the local board of education by May 1 June 1 of the third consecutive school year that he or she does not accept the fourth consecutive school year contract. (4) A teacher who has satisfied the conditions set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection who is subsequently employed by another local board of education and who accepts a second consecutive school year contract from the local board at which the teacher is subsequently employed may be demoted or the teacher's contract may not be renewed only for those reasons set forth in subsection (a) of Code Section 202-940. The provisions set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall likewise apply to such a teacher. (5) A teacher is deemed to have accepted a second consecutive school year contract if, while the teacher is serving under the first school year contract, the local board does not serve notice on the teacher by April 15 May 15 that it intends not to renew the teacher's contract for the ensuing school year, and the teacher does not serve notice in writing on the local board of education by May 1 June 1 of the first school year that he or she does not accept the second consecutive school year contract. (6) Local boards shall make contract offers available to teachers for a minimum tenday review period. A teacher accepts the contract by signing and returning it any time during the ten-day period.

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(7)(A) Professional certificated personnel employed by a county or independent local school system that becomes consolidated with or merged into another county or independent local school system as provided in Article 8 of this chapter or otherwise shall retain their employment, except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, in the newly created, or surviving, school system. Said professional certificated personnel shall retain and carry over all the rights already accrued and earned in the professional certificated personnel's prior school system and as set forth in this paragraph. (B) Any reductions in staff due to loss of students or cancellation of programs in the newly created, or surviving, school system necessitated by the consolidation or merger shall be made first in preference of retaining professional certificated personnel on the basis of uniformly applied criteria set forth in local school board policies of the newly created, or surviving, school system."
SECTION 40. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-1160, relating to local board tribunals to determine school law controversies, appeals, and special provisions for disabled children, as follows:
"(b) Any party aggrieved by a decision of the local board rendered on a contested issue after a hearing shall have the right to appeal therefrom to the State Board of Education. The appeal shall be in writing and shall distinctly set forth the question in dispute, the decision of the local board, and a concise statement of the reasons why the decision is complained of; and the party taking the appeal shall also file with the appeal a transcript of testimony certified as true and correct by the local school superintendent. The appeal shall be filed with the superintendent within 30 days of the decision of the local board, and within ten days thereafter it shall be the duty of the superintendent to transmit a copy of the appeal together with the transcript of evidence and proceedings, the decision of the local board, and other matters in the file relating to the appeal to the state board. The state board shall adopt regulations governing the procedure for hearings before the local board and proceedings before it. The state board may affirm, reverse, or remand the local board decision or may refer the matter to mediation."
SECTION 41. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new paragraph to Code Section 20-2-2062, relating to definitions, to read as follows:
"(1.2) 'Charter authorizer' or 'authorizer' means the State Board of Education, the State Charter Schools Commission, or a local board of education in this state authorized to approve or deny charter petitions pursuant to this article or Article 31A."
SECTION 42. Said chapter is further amended by adding new subsections to Code Section 20-2-2063, relating to charter petitions, to read as follows:

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"(e) The State Board of Education shall establish rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to provide a separate and expedited petition process for high-performing charter schools to replicate, renew, or expand their school design. Such rules, regulations, policies, and procedures shall require the charter school replication, renewal, or expansion petition to contain evidence of academic success for the school design that the charter school petitioner intends to replicate, renew, or expand, along with proof that the petitioner has the financial and human resources necessary to replicate, renew or expand the design successfully. (f) The state board shall establish annual application deadlines of May 1 and November 1 for charter petitioners to submit charter petitions to a local board of education and concurrently to the state board."
SECTION 42A. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-2064, relating to approval or denial of petitions, as follows:
"20-2-2064. (a) A charter petitioner seeking to create a conversion charter school must submit a petition to the local board of the local school system in which the proposed charter school will be located and concurrently to the state board. The local board must by a majority vote approve or deny a petition no later than 90 days after its submission unless the petitioner requests an extension; provided, however, that a denial of a petition by a local board shall not preclude the submission to the local board of a revised petition that addresses deficiencies cited in the denial; and provided, further, that the local board shall not act upon a petition for a conversion charter school, including, but not limited to, a conversion charter for a high school cluster, until such petition:
(1)(A) Has been freely agreed to, by secret ballot, by a majority of the faculty and instructional staff members of the petitioning local school at a public meeting called with two weeks' advance notice for the purpose of deciding whether to submit the petition to the local board for its approval; and (B) Has been freely agreed to, by secret ballot, by a majority of the parents or guardians of students enrolled in the petitioning local school present at a public meeting called with two weeks' advance notice for the purpose of deciding whether to submit the petition to the local board for its approval; or (2) If for a high school cluster, has been approved by a majority of the school councils in the high school cluster and has been freely agreed to, by secret ballot, by at least 60 percent of the combined vote of the faculty and instructional staff members of the high school cluster and the parents or guardians of students who reside in the attendance zone of such high school cluster present at a public meeting called with two weeks' advance notice for the purpose of deciding whether to submit the petition to the local board for its approval. Each school council within the high school cluster shall appoint two representatives to a committee that shall conduct the vote. This subsection shall not apply to a system charter school petitioning to be a conversion

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charter school. (b) A charter petitioner seeking to create a start-up charter school must submit a petition to the local board of the local school system in which the proposed charter school will be located and concurrently to the state board. The local board must by a majority vote approve or deny a petition no later than 90 days after its submission unless the petitioner requests an extension. A denial of a petition by a local board shall not preclude the submission to the local board of a revised petition that addresses deficiencies cited in the denial. (c) A system charter school's school council or governing council, as applicable, may petition to become a conversion charter school. The petition shall be submitted to the local board of the charter system in which the school is located and concurrently to the state board. The local board must by a majority vote approve or deny a petition no later than 90 days after its submission unless the petitioner requests an extension; provided, however, that a denial of a petition by a local board shall not preclude the submission to the local board and concurrently to the state board of a revised petition that addresses deficiencies cited in the denial. (d) A local board shall approve a petition that complies with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures promulgated in accordance with Code Section 20-2-2063 and the provisions of this title and is in the public interest. If a local board denies a petition, it must within 60 days of such denial specifically state the reasons for the denial, list all deficiencies with respect to Code Section 20-2-2063, and provide a written statement of the denial to the charter petitioner and the state board. (e) The state board or the Charter Advisory Committee, if directed by the state board to do so, may mediate between the local board and a charter petitioner whose petition was denied to assist in resolving issues which led to denial of the petition by the local board."
SECTION 42B. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-2064.1, relating to review of charter by state board and charters for state chartered special schools, as follows:
"20-2-2064.1. (a) Prior to approval or denial of a charter petition under this Code section, the state board shall receive and give all due consideration to the recommendation and input from the Charter Advisory Committee established in Code Section 20-2-2063.1. (b) The state board shall approve the charter of a charter petitioner if the petition has been approved by the local board of the local school system in which the proposed charter school will be located and the state board finds, after receiving input from the Charter Advisory Committee, that the petition complies with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures promulgated in accordance with Code Section 20-2-2063 and the provisions of this title and is in the public interest. The state board shall approve or deny a petition that has been approved by such local board no later than 210 days after such petition was originally submitted to the local board and concurrently to the state board pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2064. If the state board denies a petition, it must

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within 60 days of such denial specifically state the reasons for the denial, list all deficiencies with regard to Code Section 20-2-2063, and provide a written statement of the denial to the charter petitioner and to the local board. If the state board approves a petition, the charter shall be executed by the state board, local board, and charter petitioner no later than 240 days after such petition was originally submitted to the local board and concurrently to the state board pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2064. (c) No application for a state chartered special school may be made to the state board by a petitioner for a conversion charter school that has been denied by a local board. Upon denial of a petition for a start-up charter school by a local board and upon application to the state board by the petitioner, the state board shall approve the charter of a start-up charter petitioner for a state chartered special school if the state board finds, after receiving input from the Charter Advisory Committee, that such petition meets the requirements set forth in Code Section 20-2-2063 and the provisions of this title, and is in the public interest. The state board shall approve or deny a petition for a state chartered special school no later than 210 days after such petition was originally submitted to the local board and concurrently to the state board pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2064. If the state board approves a petition, the charter for a state chartered special school shall be executed by the state board and the charter petitioner no later than 240 days after such petition was originally submitted to the local board and concurrently to the state board pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2064."
SECTION 43. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-2064.2. (a) The General Assembly finds that:
(1) A quality charter authorizer engages in responsible oversight of charter schools by ensuring that schools have both the autonomy to which they are entitled and the public accountability for which they are responsible; and (2) Charter authorizers should be guided by the following three core principles of charter authorizing:
(A) Maintain high standards for charter schools; (B) Uphold charter school autonomy; and (C) Protect student and public interests. (b) To solicit, encourage, and guide the development of quality charter school petitions, the State Board of Education shall establish rules, regulations, policies, and procedures requiring every charter authorizer that oversees a charter school or that has received a charter petition to develop and annually publish a policy statement based on national best practices. (c) A charter authorizer's petition review process shall include thorough evaluation of each written charter petition, an in-person interview with the petitioner, and an opportunity in a public meeting for local residents or other interested persons to provide comment; provided, however, that if a charter petition has serious defects as determined by the charter authorizer, the charter authorizer shall not be required to conduct the

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interview or hold the public meeting until such time as the defects are resolved. (d) An authorizer shall monitor the performance and legal compliance of the charter schools it oversees, including collecting and analyzing data to support ongoing evaluation according to the charter. Every authorizer shall have the authority to conduct or require oversight activities that enable the authorizer to fulfill its responsibilities, including conducting appropriate inquiries and investigations, so long as those activities adhere to the terms of the charter and do not unduly inhibit the autonomy granted to charter schools. (e) In the event that a charter school's performance or legal compliance appears unsatisfactory, the authorizer shall promptly notify the charter school in writing of the perceived problem and provide reasonable opportunity for the charter school to remedy the problem, unless the problem warrants termination in which case provisions of Code Section 20-2-2068 or 20-2-2083 and the terms of the charter apply. (f) The state board shall identify the charter authorizers that fail to satisfy the requirements of subsections (b) through (e) of this Code section, along with relevant information on the charter authorizer's charter school portfolio, in its annual report to the General Assembly pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2070."
SECTION 44. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-2066, relating to admission, enrollment, and withdrawal of students, as follows:
"20-2-2066. (a) A local charter school shall enroll students in the following manner:
(1)(A) A start-up charter school shall enroll any student who resides in the charter attendance zone as specified in the charter and who submits a timely application as specified in the charter unless the number of applications exceeds the capacity of a program, class, grade level, or building. In such case, all such applicants shall have an equal chance of being admitted through a random selection process unless otherwise prohibited by law; provided, however, that a start-up charter school may give enrollment preference to applicants in any one or more of the following categories in the order of priority specified in the charter:
(i) Students who reside in a specified political subdivision within the charter attendance zone. For purposes of this division, the term 'political subdivision' means a local school system, county, municipal corporation, consolidated citycounty government, or other political subdivision of the state created by or pursuant to the Constitution of Georgia or any general, local, or special Act of the General Assembly or any community improvement district of the state; (i)(ii) A sibling of a student enrolled in the start-up charter school; (ii)(iii) A sibling of a student enrolled in another local school designated in the charter; (iii)(iv) A student whose parent or guardian is a member of the governing board of the charter school or is a full-time teacher, professional, or other employee at the charter school;

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(iv)(v) Students matriculating from a local school designated in the charter; and (v)(vi) Children who matriculate from a pre-kindergarten program which is associated with the school, including, but not limited to, programs which share common facilities or campuses with the school or programs which have established a partnership or cooperative efforts with the school; and (B) A conversion charter school shall enroll any student who resides in the attendance zone specified in the charter and who submits a timely application as specified in the charter. If the number of applying students who reside in the attendance zone does not exceed the capacity as specified in the charter, additional students shall be enrolled based on a random selection process; provided, however, that enrollment preferences may be given to applicants in any one or more of the following categories in the order of priority specified in the charter: (i) Students who reside in a specified political subdivision within the charter attendance zone. For purposes of this division, the term 'political subdivision' means a local school system, county, municipal corporation, consolidated citycounty government, or other political subdivision of the state created by or pursuant to the Constitution of Georgia or any general, local, or special Act of the General Assembly or any community improvement district of the state; (i)(ii) A sibling of a student enrolled in the charter school or in any school in the high school cluster; (ii)(iii) Students whose parent or guardian is a member of the governing board of the charter school or is a full-time teacher, professional, or other employee at the charter school; (iii)(iv) Students who were enrolled in the local school prior to its becoming a charter school; (iv)(v) Students who reside in the charter attendance zone specified in the charter; and (v)(vi) Children who matriculate from a pre-kindergarten program which is associated with the school, including, but not limited to, programs which share common facilities or campuses with the school or programs which have established a partnership or cooperative efforts with the school; and (2) A student who resides outside the school system in which the local charter school is located may not enroll in that local charter school except pursuant to a contractual agreement between the local boards of the school system in which the student resides and the school system in which the local charter school is located. Unless otherwise provided in such contractual agreement, a local charter school may give enrollment preference to a sibling of a nonresident student currently enrolled in the local charter school. (b) A state chartered special school shall enroll any student who resides in the attendance zone specified in the charter and who submits a timely application as specified in the charter unless the number of applications exceeds the capacity of a program, class, grade level, or building. The period of time during which an application for enrollment may be submitted shall be specified in the charter. In such

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case, all such applicants shall have an equal chance of being admitted through a random selection process unless otherwise prohibited by law; provided, however, that a state chartered special school may give enrollment preference to a child of a full-time teacher, professional, or other employee of the state chartered special school as provided for in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-293 or to a sibling of a student currently enrolled in the state chartered special school applicants in any one or more of the following categories in the order of priority specified in the charter:
(1) Students who reside in a specified political subdivision within the charter attendance zone. For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'political subdivision' means a local school system, county, municipal corporation, consolidated city-county government, or other political subdivision of the state created by or pursuant to the Constitution of Georgia or any general, local, or special Act of the General Assembly or any community improvement district of the state; (2) A sibling of a student enrolled in the state charter school; (3) A sibling of a student enrolled in another local school designated in the charter; (4) A student whose parent or guardian is a member of the governing board of the state charter school or is a full-time teacher, professional, or other employee at the state charter school; (5) Students matriculating from a local school designated in the charter; and (6) Children who matriculate from a pre-kindergarten program which is associated with the state charter school, including, but not limited to, programs which share common facilities or campuses with the school or programs which have established a partnership or cooperative efforts with the school. (b.1) A charter system shall enroll students in its system charter schools per the terms of the charter and in accordance with state board rules. (c) A charter school shall not discriminate on any basis that would be illegal if used by a school system. (d) A student may withdraw without penalty from a charter school at any time and enroll in a local school in the school system in which such student resides as may be provided for by the policies of the local board. A student who is suspended or expelled from a charter school as a result of a disciplinary action taken by a charter school shall be entitled to enroll in a local school within the local school system in which the student resides, if, under the disciplinary policy of the local school system, such student would not have been subject to suspension or expulsion for the conduct which gave rise to the suspension or expulsion. In such instances, the local board shall not be required to independently verify the nature or occurrence of the applicable conduct or any evidence relating thereto."
SECTION 45. Said chapter is further amended by adding new subsections to Code Section 20-2-2068.1, relating to charter school funding, to read as follows:
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approved by a local board shall be binding on such local board and the local board shall ensure that the charter school receives, at a minimum, the proportional level of state, local, and federal funding provided in such charter petition and approved charter. (j) No later than April 1 of each year, a local charter school shall notify the local board and the department and a state chartered special school shall notify the department of the funding estimates calculated pursuant to this subsection for any new local charter school or state chartered special school and for any new grade levels or for a level of enrollment growth in an existing grade level specified in the charter offered by existing local charter schools or state chartered special schools. For purposes of funding students enrolled in a local charter school or a state chartered special school and prior to the initial student count, the local board or department, respectively, shall calculate and distribute, no later than July 1, the initial funding for the local charter school or state chartered special school on the basis of the funding estimate provided in this subsection. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require the department to conduct more than two student counts per year."
SECTION 46. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (h) of Code Section 20-2-2068.2, relating to facilities fund for charter schools, purposes which funds may be used, upkeep of charter school property, and availability of unused facilities, as follows:
"(h)(1) As used in this subsection, the term 'unused facility' means a school building or other local board of education owned building that is or could be appropriate for school use in which less than 40 percent of the direct student instruction and critical administration space is being used. (2) Each local board of education shall make its unused facilities available to local charter schools. The terms of the use of such a facility by the charter school shall be subject to negotiation between the board and the local charter school and shall be memorialized as a separate agreement. A local charter school that is allowed to use such a facility under such an agreement shall not sell or dispose of any interest in such property without the written permission of the local board. A local charter school may not be charged a rental or leasing fee for the existing facility or for property normally used by the public school which became the local charter school. A local charter school that receives property from a local board may not sell or dispose of such property without the written permission of the local board.
(3)(A) A local charter school shall have a right of first refusal to purchase at or below fair market value an unused facility. If, at the time a facility first becomes unused, the local board that owns the facility has a plan to reuse the facility within an 18 month period, the local board shall not be required to include the facility in its submission to the department. However, a local board may exclude an unused facility from the annual data base only once. Each local board of education shall annually, by a deadline and in accordance with guidelines established by the department, submit to the department a list of its unused facilities. The department shall, based on the submissions of the local board, publish to its website a

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searchable data base of unused facilities. (B) The department shall monitor the searchable data base and notify all local charter schools of unused facilities that are available and may be appropriate for school use. (C) The department shall establish minimum standards for an application process for local charter schools to facilitate the purchase of unused facilities from local boards. The local board that owns the unused facility shall conduct the sale and receive any funds realized from the sale of such facility under its control. (D) In the event more than one local charter school applies to purchase an unused facility, the local board shall establish a competitive bidding process. In scoring bids, the local board shall give weight to academic quality and performance, financial health, community impact, and the program design of the charter school. If the local board receives two or more bids of equal score, the local board shall accept a bid based on a random draw conducted at a public hearing. The department may establish guidelines on how the competitive bidding process must be conducted. (E) This paragraph shall not be interpreted to limit the ability of a local school to convert to a charter school pursuant to Code section 20-2-2064 or to limit the ability of a local board to provide a facility to a local charter school pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection."
SECTION 47. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) and paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-2083, relating to powers and duties of the State Charter Schools Commission, as follows:
"(a) The commission shall have the power to: (1) Approve or deny petitions for state charter schools and renew, nonrenew, or terminate state charter school petitions in accordance with rules and regulations established pursuant to this article. At its discretion, the commission may preliminarily approve a petition for a state charter school before the petitioner has secured space, equipment, or personnel, if the petitioner indicates such preliminary approval is necessary for it to raise working capital. The State Board of Education shall review and may overrule the approval or renewal of a state charter school by the commission, within 60 days of such decision by the commission no later than 210 days after its submission to the commission pursuant to Code Section 20-2-2084, upon a majority vote of the members of the state board; and (2) Conduct facility and curriculum reviews of state charter schools." "(c)(1) The commission shall establish rules and regulations requiring each state charter school to provide adequate notice of its enrollment procedures, including any provision for the use of a random selection process where all applicants have an equal chance of being admitted in the event that the number of applications to enroll in the school exceeds the capacity of the program, grade, or school. A state charter school shall enroll any student who resides in the charter attendance zone as specified in the

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charter and who submits a timely application as specified in the charter unless the number of applications exceeds the capacity of a program, class, grade level, or building. In such case, all such applicants shall have an equal chance of being admitted through a random selection process unless otherwise prohibited by law; provided, however, that a state charter school may give enrollment preference to applicants in any one or more of the following categories in the order of priority specified in the charter:
(A) Students who reside in a specified political subdivision within the charter attendance zone. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term 'political subdivision' means a local school system, county, municipal corporation, consolidated citycounty government, or other political subdivision of the state created by or pursuant to the Constitution of Georgia or any general, local, or special Act of the General Assembly or any community improvement district of the state; (B) A sibling of a student enrolled in the state charter school; (C) A sibling of a student enrolled in another local school designated in the charter; (D) A student whose parent or guardian is a member of the governing board of the state charter school or is a full-time teacher, professional, or other employee at the state charter school; (E) Students matriculating from a local school designated in the charter; and (F) Children who matriculate from a pre-kindergarten program which is associated with the state charter school, including, but not limited to, programs which share common facilities or campuses with the school or programs which have established a partnership or cooperative efforts with the school."
SECTION 48. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) through (c) of and by adding a new subsection to Code Section 20-2-2084, relating to petition for charter schools, requirements of school, governing board membership, and annual training, as follows:
"(a) Petitions submitted to the commission shall be subject to rules and regulations established pursuant to this article. The commission shall establish annual application deadlines of May 1 and November 1 for charter petitioners to submit charter petitions to the commission pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section. (b) The commission shall be authorized to approve a petition for a state charter school that meets the following requirements:
(1) Has a state-wide attendance zone, which may include a school which provides instruction in a physical location or which solely provides virtual instruction; or
(2)(A) Has a defined attendance zone; and (B) Demonstrates that it has special characteristics, such as a special population, a special curriculum, or some other feature or features which enhance educational opportunities, which may include the demonstration of a need to enroll students across multiple communities or an alternative delivery system; provided, however, that the petitioner shall demonstrate a reasonable justification for any proposed special curriculum that has a narrow or limited focus.

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(c)(1) For petitions for state charter schools with a state-wide attendance zone, the petitioner shall submit such petition to the commission and concurrently to the local board of education in which the school is proposed to be located for information purposes; provided, however, that this shall not apply to a proposed state charter school which will solely provide virtual instruction. (2) For petitions for state charter schools with a defined attendance zone, the petitioner shall concurrently submit such petition to the commission, to the local board of education in which the school is proposed to be located, and to each local school system from which the proposed school plans to enroll students. The commission shall not act on a petition unless the local board of education in which the school is proposed to be located denies the petition; provided, however, that such local board shall approve or deny the petition no later than 60 90 days after its submission, as required pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-2064, unless the petitioner requested an extension. Failure to approve or deny such petition by such local board, in violation of Code Section 20-2-2064, shall be deemed a denial for purposes of this paragraph. A local board that has denied a petition for a state charter school shall be permitted to present to the commission in writing or in person the reasons for denial and the deficiencies in such petition resulting in such denial. (3) The commission may take into consideration any support or opposition by the local board of education or local boards of education on the start-up charter school petition when it votes to approve or deny a corresponding state charter school petition. (4) The commission shall approve or deny a petition no later than 150 days after its submission to the commission pursuant to this Code section. If the commission approves a petition, the charter shall be executed by the commission and the charter petitioner no later than 240 days after such petition was originally submitted to the commission pursuant to this Code section." "(d.1) The commission shall establish rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to provide a separate and expedited petition process for high-performing state charter schools to replicate, renew, or expand their school design. Such rules, regulations, policies, and procedures shall require the charter school replication, renewal, or expansion petition to contain evidence of academic success for the school design that the state charter school petitioner intends to replicate, renew, or expand, along with proof that the petitioner has the financial and human resources necessary to replicate, renew, or expand the design successfully."
SECTION 49. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (d) of Code Section 20-22089, relating to funding for state charter schools, as follows:
"(a)(1) The earnings for a student in a state charter school shall be equal to the earnings for any other student with similar student characteristics in a state charter school, regardless of the local school system in which the student resides or the school system in which the state charter school is located, and, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the department shall pay to each state charter

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school through appropriation of state funds an amount equal to the sum of: (A)(is) QBE formula earnings and QBE grants earned by the state charter school based on the school's enrollment, school profile, and student characteristics. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term 'QBE formula earnings' means funds earned for the Quality Basic Education Formula pursuant to Code Section 20-2161, including the portion of such funds that are calculated in accordance with Code Section 20-2-164. QBE formula earnings shall include the salary portion of direct instructional costs, the adjustment for training and experience, the nonsalary portion of direct instructional costs, and earnings for psychologists and school social workers, school administration, facility maintenance and operation, media centers, additional days of instruction in accordance with Code Section 20-2184.1, and staff development, as determined by the department. (ii) A proportional share of earned state categorical grants, non-QBE state grants, transportation grants, school nutrition grants, and all other state grants, except state equalization grants, as determined by the department;
(B) The average amount of the total revenues less federal revenues less state revenues other than equalization grants per full-time equivalent for the lowest five school systems ranked by assessed valuation per weighted full-time equivalent count, as determined by the department; and (C) The state-wide average total capital revenue per full-time equivalent, as determined by the department. (2) In the event that a state charter school offers virtual instruction: (A) The amount of funds received pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be equal to two-thirds of such calculated amount; provided, however, that this two-thirds amount may be increased by any amount up to the originally calculated amount in the discretion of the commission if relevant factors warrant such increase; and (B) The commission may reduce the amount of funds received pursuant to subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) of this subsection in proportion to the amount of virtual instruction provided and based on factors that affect the cost of providing instruction on a proportional basis if the school fails to provide documentation confirming its capital expenditures per full-time equivalent are greater than or equal to the state-wide average. (3) Any funds deducted from a state charter school pursuant to Code Section 20-2164, representing the equivalent of a local school system's five mill share, shall be calculated based only on funds received pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of this subsection. For a state charter school that offers virtual instruction, the amount of the deduction shall be reduced by one-third, unless the commission has increased the school's calculated amount pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of this subsection, in which case the deduction shall be proportionate to the amount of funding received. (3)(4) For purposes of this subsection, the terms: (A) 'Assessed valuation' is defined as 40 percent of the equalized adjusted property

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tax digest reduced by the amount calculated pursuant to subsection (g) of Code Section 20-2-164. (B) 'Assessed valuation per weighted full-time equivalent count' is defined as the assessed valuation for the most recent year available divided by the weighted fulltime equivalent count for the year of the digest." "(d) No later than April 1 of each year, the state charter school shall notify the commission and the department of the funding estimates calculated pursuant to this subsection for any new state charter schools and for any new grade levels or for a level of enrollment growth in an existing grade level specified in the charter. For purposes of funding students enrolled in a state charter school in the first year of such school's operation or for the first year that an existing state charter school offers a new grade level and prior to the initial student count, the commission shall calculate and the department shall distribute, no later than July 1, the initial funding payment for the state charter school on the basis of its projected enrollment according to an enrollment counting procedure or projection method stipulated in the terms of the charter the funding estimates provided in this subsection. No later than July 1 of each year, the commission shall notify the department and the Office of Planning and Budget of the funding estimates calculated pursuant to this subsection for any new state charter schools and for any new grade levels offered by existing state charter schools. After the initial student count during the first year of such state charter school's operation or newly offered grade level and in all years of operation thereafter, each state charter school's student enrollment shall be based on the actual enrollment in the current school year according to the most recent student count. Nothing in this Code section subsection shall be construed to require the department to conduct more than two student counts per year."
SECTION 50. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-2092. (a) The commission shall have the power and authority to incorporate a nonprofit corporation that could qualify as a public foundation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code to aid the commission in carrying out any of its powers and in accomplishing any of its purposes. Any nonprofit corporation created pursuant to this power shall be created pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 14, the 'Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code,' and the Secretary of State shall be authorized to accept such filing. (b) Any nonprofit corporation created pursuant to this Code section shall be subject to the following provisions:
(1) In accordance with the Constitution of Georgia, no governmental functions or regulatory powers shall be conducted by any such nonprofit corporation; (2) Upon dissolution of any such nonprofit corporation incorporated by the commission, any assets shall revert to the commission or to any successor to the commission or, failing such succession, to the State of Georgia; (3) As used in this paragraph, the term 'direct employee costs' means salary, benefits,

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and travel expenses. To avoid the appearance of undue influence on regulatory functions by donors, no donations to any such nonprofit corporation from private sources shall be used for direct employee costs of the commission; (4) Any such nonprofit corporation shall be subject to all laws relating to open meetings and the inspection of public records; (5) The commission shall not be liable for the action or omission to act of any such nonprofit corporation; and (6) No debts, bonds, notes, or other obligations incurred by any such nonprofit corporation shall constitute an indebtedness or obligation of the State of Georgia nor shall any act of any such nonprofit corporation constitute or result in the creation of an indebtedness of the state. No holder or holders of any such bonds, notes, or other obligations shall ever have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the state nor to enforce the payment thereof against the state. (c) Pursuant to this Code section, the commission may establish a nonprofit corporation to be designated as the State Charter Schools Foundation for the sole purpose of actively seeking supplemental revenue and in-kind goods, services, and property to promote state charter schools and any other purpose of the commission. Funds received by the foundation may be awarded through a competitive grant process administered by the commission. (d) Any nonprofit corporation created pursuant to this Code section shall make public and provide an annual report showing the identity of all donors and the amount each person or entity donated as well as all expenditures or other disposal of money or property donated. Such report shall be provided to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairpersons of the House Committee on Education and the Senate Education and Youth Committee. Any such nonprofit corporation shall also provide such persons with a copy of all corporate filings with the federal Internal Revenue Service."
By striking line 23 and inserting in its place the following: PART III
SECTION 1.
Senator Dugan of the 30th asked unanimous consent that the Senate disagree to the House amendment to SB 283.
The consent was granted, and the Senate disagreed to the House amendment to SB 283.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 155. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Cowsert of the 46th, Ginn of the 47th, Murphy of the 27th, Wilkinson of the 50th 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,

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so as to change the membership of the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation to accommodate the Fourteenth Congressional District; to change the membership of the Georgia Student Finance Authority; 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 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, so as to change the membership of the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation to accommodate the Fourteenth Congressional District; to change the membership of the Georgia Student Finance Authority; to provide that the Georgia Student Finance Authority shall be authorized to solicit funds for its purposes; to provide that the Georgia Student Finance Authority shall be authorized to incorporate one or more nonprofit corporations for carrying out the purposes of the authority; to amend Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mass transportation, so as to revise provisions relating to suspension of restrictions on use of annual proceeds from local sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; to reconstitute the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; to provide for staggered terms for board members; to provide for a limit on reappointment of board members; to provide for a method for nonparticipating counties to join the authority; to provide for certain information to be addressed during board meetings; to provide for an effective date; 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 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to scholarships, loans, and grants, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-264, relating to functions, composition, organization, and conduct of affairs of the board of directors of the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation, as follows:
"(a) Functions and composition. The corporation shall be governed and all of its corporate powers, duties, and functions shall be exercised by a board of directors. The board of directors shall be composed of 13 14 members, who shall be the same persons who are serving and who shall serve as members of the board of commissioners of the commission pursuant to Code Section 20-3-234. The executive director of the corporation, or president, if designated by such title by the board of directors, shall be an ex officio member of the board of directors. The board of directors provided for by this subsection shall be the successor to and a continuation of, without interruption, the board of directors of the previously existing Georgia Higher Education Assistance

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Corporation. No director shall be eligible to become an officer or employee of the corporation for a period of one year after expiration of the director's period of service as a director of the corporation."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-314, relating to functions, composition, organization, and conduct of affairs of the board of directors of the Georgia Student Finance Authority, as follows:
"(a) Functions and composition. The authority shall be governed and all of its corporate powers, duties, and functions shall be exercised by a board of directors. The board of directors shall be composed of 13 14 members, who shall be the same persons who are serving and who shall serve as members of the board of commissioners of the commission pursuant to Code Section 20-3-234. The executive director of the authority, or president, if designated by such title by the board of directors, shall be an ex officio member of the board of directors. The board of directors provided for by this subsection shall be the successor to and a continuation of, without interruption, the board of directors of the previously existing Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority. No director shall be eligible to become an officer or employee of the authority for a period of one year after expiration of the director's period of service as a director of the authority."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising subparagraph (O) of paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-3-316, relating to the powers and duties of the Georgia Student Finance Authority, as follows:
"(O) To solicit, receive, and accept funds from any source, public or private, by gift, grant, bequest, loan, or otherwise, either absolutely or in trust, and to hold, use, administer, and expend such funds on its behalf and for any of its corporate purposes; and to acquire from any source, public or private, by purchase, lease, gift, bequest, or devise, any property, real, personal, or mixed, either absolutely or in trust, and to hold, use, administer, and dispose of such property on its behalf and for any of its corporate purposes;"
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-3-316, relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Student Finance Authority, by deleting "and" at the end of division (1)(W)(iv) and adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(Y) To incorporate one or more nonprofit corporations to aid the authority in carrying out any of its powers, duties, and functions. Any such nonprofit corporation created pursuant to this subparagraph shall be a body corporate and politic and shall be created pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 14, the 'Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code,' and the Secretary of State shall be authorized to accept such filing. Upon dissolution of any such nonprofit corporation, any assets shall revert to

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the authority or to any successor to the authority or, failing such succession, to the State of Georgia. The authority shall not be liable for the debts, obligations, or bonds of any such nonprofit corporation or for the actions or omissions to act of any such nonprofit corporation unless the authority expressly so consents;"
SECTION 5. Chapter 9 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mass transportation, is amended by revising Code Section 32-9-13, relating to the suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities, to read as follows:
"32-9-13. Provisions in all laws, whether general or local, including but not limited to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, that set forth restrictions on the use by public transit authorities of annual proceeds from local sales and use taxes shall be suspended for the period beginning on June 2, 2010, and continuing for three years through June 30, 2014. The greater discretion over such funds shall not abrogate the obligation of the public transit authority to comply with federal and state safety regulations and guidelines. Newly unrestricted funds shall be utilized, subject to total funding, to maintain the level of service for the transit system as it existed on January 1, 2010. Furthermore, except as had been previously contracted to by the public transit authority prior to January 1, 2010, no funds newly unrestricted during this suspended period shall be used by a public transit authority to benefit any person or other entity for any of the following: annual cost-of-living or merit based salary raises or increases in hourly wages; increased overtime due to such wage increases; payment of bonuses; or to increase the level of benefits of any kind."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 32-9-14, relating to the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, to read as follows:
"32-9-14. (a) Any provisions to the contrary in the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, notwithstanding, the terms of all members of the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority shall terminate on December 31, 2010 2013, and the board shall be reconstituted according to the provisions of this Code section. (b) Effective January 1, 2011 2014, the board of directors of the authority shall be composed of 11 voting members and one two nonvoting member members. Of the voting members: three members shall be residents of the City of Atlanta to be nominated by the mayor and elected by the city council; four members shall be residents of DeKalb County with three of the four appointees to be appointed by the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners and at least one of such appointees shall be a resident of that portion of DeKalb County lying south of the southernmost corporate

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boundaries of the City of Decatur and at least one of such appointees shall be a resident of that portion of DeKalb County lying north of the southernmost corporate boundaries of the City of Decatur and the fourth appointee to be appointed by a majority vote of a caucus of mayors of the municipalities located wholly in DeKalb County; three members shall be residents of Fulton County to be appointed by the local governing body thereof, and one of such appointees shall be a resident of that portion of Fulton County lying south of the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta, to be appointed by a majority vote of a caucus of mayors of the municipalities of Fulton County lying south of the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta, the chairperson of the Fulton County board of commissioners, and the members of the Fulton County board of commissioners whose districts include any portion of Fulton County lying south of the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta, and two of such appointees shall be residents of that portion of Fulton County lying north of the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta to be appointed by a majority vote of a caucus of mayors of the municipalities of Fulton County lying north of the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta; and one member shall be a resident of Fulton or DeKalb County to be appointed by the Governor. Of the nonvoting members: one shall be the commissioner of transportation and one shall be the executive director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority. Those board members appointed by a local governing authority, caucus, or the Governor as described in this Code section in office as of January 1, 2014, shall serve initial terms of office as follows: two of the three appointees of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, two of the three appointees of the mayor and of the Atlanta City Council, and one of the two appointees of the caucus of mayors from municipalities lying north of the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta shall serve a term of two years, and the remaining appointees shall serve for terms of four years. No later than November 1, 2013, each local governing authority or caucus shall designate which board members shall serve an initial term of two years. After the initial two-year terms of those five board members described in this subsection, that governing body or caucus which appointed the member for that initial term to that office shall appoint successors thereto for terms of office of four years in the same manner that such governing body or caucus makes its other appointments to the board. Those board members in office on the effective date of this Code section shall serve until December 31, 2013. The executive director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and the commissioner of transportation shall become nonvoting members of the board on the effective date of this Code section and shall serve while holding their state offices. The commissioner of transportation shall be a voting member of the board and the executive director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority shall be a nonvoting member of the board. The governing body that appoints a member shall appoint successors thereto for terms of office of four years in the same manner that such governing body makes its other appointments to the board. (c) All appointments shall be for terms of four years except that a vacancy caused otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired portion thereof by the local governing body appointing entity that made the original appointment to the

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vacant position, or its successor in office. A member of the board may be appointed to succeed himself or herself for one four-year term; provided, however, that board membership prior to January 1, 2014, shall not be considered in calculating limits on length of service. Appointments to fill expiring terms shall be made by the local governing body appointing entity prior to the expiration of the term, but such appointments shall not be made more than 30 days prior to the expiration of the term. Members appointed to the board shall serve for the terms of office specified in this Code section and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. (d) The local governing bodies of Clayton, Cobb, and Gwinnett Counties may, any other provision of this Code section to the contrary notwithstanding, negotiate, enter into, and submit to the qualified voters of their respective counties the question of approval of a rapid transit contract between the county submitting the question and the authority, all in accordance with the provisions of Section 24 of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended. The local governing bodies of these counties shall be authorized to execute such rapid transit contracts prior to the holding of a referendum provided for in said Section 24 of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended; provided, however, that any such rapid transit contract shall not become valid and binding unless the same is approved by a majority of those voting in said referendum, which approval shall also be deemed approval of further participation in the authority. Upon approval of such rapid transit contract, the county entering into such contract shall be a participant in the authority, and its rights and responsibilities shall, insofar as possible, be the same as those belonging to Fulton and DeKalb Counties if it had participated in the authority from its beginning, and the local governing body of the county may then appoint two residents of the county to the board of directors of the authority, to serve a term ending on the thirty-first day of December 31 in the fourth full year after the year in which the referendum approving said rapid transit contract was held, in which event the board of directors of the authority shall, subsection (c) of this Code section to the contrary notwithstanding, be composed also of such additional members. (e) Except for the executive director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and the commissioner of transportation, no No person shall be appointed as a member of the board who holds any other public office or public employment except an office in the reserves of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard; any member who accepts or enters upon any other public office or public employment shall be disqualified thereby to serve as a member. (f) A local governing body An appointing entity may remove any member of the board appointed by it for cause. No member shall be thus removed unless the member has been given a copy of the allegations against him or her and an opportunity to be publicly heard in his or her own defense in person with or by counsel with at least ten days' written notice to the member. A member thus removed from office shall have the right to a judicial review of the member's removal by an appeal to the superior court of the county where of the local governing body which appointed the member resides, but

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only on the ground of error of law or abuse of discretion. In case of abandonment of the member's office, conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude or a plea of nolo contendere thereto, removal from office, or disqualification under subsection (e) of this Code section, the office of a member shall be vacant upon the declaration of the board. A member shall be deemed to have abandoned the member's office upon failure to attend any regular or special meeting of the board for a period of four months without excuse approved by a resolution of the board, or upon removal of the member's residence from the territory qualifying of the local governing body that appointed the member to serve on the board. (g) Each appointed member of the board, except the chairperson, shall be paid by the authority a per diem allowance, in an amount equal to that provided by Code Section 45-7-21 for each day on which that member attends an official meeting of the board, of any committee of the board, or of the authority's Pension Committee, or Board of Ethics, or Arts Council; provided, however, that said per diem allowance shall not be paid to any such member for more than 130 days in any one calendar year. If the chairperson of the board is an appointed member of the board, the chairperson shall be paid by the authority a per diem allowance in the same amount for each day in which the chairperson engages in official business of the authority, including but not limited to attendance of any of the aforesaid meetings. A member of the board shall also be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred by that member in the performance of that member's duties as authorized by the board. A board member shall not be allowed employee benefits authorized under Section 8(b) of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended. (h) The board shall elect one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson for terms to expire on December 31 of each year to preside at meetings and perform such other duties as the board may prescribe. The presiding officer of the board may continue to vote as any other member, notwithstanding the member's duties as presiding officer, if the member he or she so desires. The board shall also elect from its membership a secretary and a treasurer who shall serve terms expiring on December 31 of each year. A member of the board may hold only one office on the board at any one time. (i) The board shall hold at least one meeting each month. The secretary of the board shall give written notice to each member of the board at least two days prior to any called meeting that may be scheduled, and said secretary shall be informed of the call of such meeting sufficiently in advance so as to provide for the giving of notice as above. A majority of the total membership of the board, as it may exist at the time, shall constitute a quorum. On any question presented, the number of members present shall be recorded. By affirmative vote of a majority of the members present, the board may exercise all the powers and perform all the duties of the board, except as otherwise hereinafter provided or as limited by its bylaws, and no vacancy on the original membership of the board, or thereafter, shall impair the power of the board to act. All meetings of the board, its executive committee, or any committee appointed by the

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board shall be subject to Chapter 14 of Title 50. (j) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code section, the following actions by the board shall require the affirmative vote of one more than a majority of the total membership of the board as it may exist at the time:
(1) The issuance and sale of revenue bonds or equipment trust certificates; (2) The purchase or lease of any privately owned system of transportation of passengers for hire in its entirety, or any substantial part thereof. Prior to the purchase or lease of any such privately owned system a public hearing pertaining thereto shall have been held and notice of such public hearing shall have been advertised as provided in Section 9(c) of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended; provided, however, that no sum shall be paid for such privately owned system of transportation in excess of the fair market value thereof determined by a minimum of two appraisers qualified to appraise privately owned systems of transportation and approved by a majority of the local governments participating in the financing of such purchase; (3) The award of any contract involving $100,000.00 $200,000.00 or more for construction, alterations, supplies, equipment, repairs, maintenance, or services other than professional services or for the purchase, sale, or lease of any property. Any contract involving $200,000.00 or more shall be awarded through a competitive bidding process as described in Section 14 of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended. The board by appropriate resolution may delegate to the general manager the general or specific authority to enter into contracts involving less than $100,000.00 $200,000.00 if such contracts are entered into in accordance with Section 14 of said Act; (4) The grant of any concession; and (5) The award of any contract for the management of any authority owned property or facility. (k) The board shall appoint and employ, as needed, a general manager and a general counsel, none of whom may be members of the board or a relative of a member of the board, and delegate to them such authority as it may deem appropriate. It may make such bylaws or rules and regulations as it may deem appropriate for its own government, not inconsistent with this Code section, including the establishment of an executive committee to exercise such authority as its bylaws may prescribe. (l) The treasurer of the authority and such other members of the board and such other officers and employees of the authority as the board may determine shall execute corporate surety bonds, conditioned upon the faithful performance of their respective duties. A blanket form of surety bond may be used for this purpose. Neither the obligation of the principal or the surety shall extend to any loss sustained by the insolvency, failure, or closing of any depository which has been approved as a depository for public funds. (m)(1) In addition to the requirements of subsection (i) of this Code section, each member of the board shall hold a meeting once each 12 months with the local

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governing body that appointed such member. The secretary of the board shall give written notice to each member of the board, to each local governing body, and to the governing authority of each municipality in the county in which there is an existing or proposed rail line at least two days prior to any meeting that may be scheduled, and said secretary shall be informed of the call of such meeting sufficiently in advance so as to provide for his or her giving such notice. These meetings shall be for the purpose of reporting to the local governing bodies on the operations of the authority and on the activities of the board and making such information available to the general public. No activity that requires action by the board shall be initiated or undertaken at any meeting conducted under this subsection. (2) The board shall submit once each three months a written report on the operations of the authority and on the activities of the board to each local governing body that appoints a member of the board. (n) For any expenditure to a vendor who has received $5,000.00 or more within a 12 month period, such expenditure shall be listed by date, payee, amount, and purpose and shall be listed on a schedule that is included as an appendix to the agenda for the next regular meeting of the board. The schedule shall include all such expenditures for the calendar month of the last regular meeting of the full board and any subsequent calendar month where a full meeting of the board was not held. The agenda for each regular meeting of the full board shall include an opportunity for the board to ask questions or make comments about the expenditures listed in the appendix. The appendix required by this subsection shall be posted on the authority's website no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting."
SECTION 7. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Gooch of the 51st asked unanimous consent that the Senate disagree to the House substitute to SB 155.
The consent was granted, and the Senate disagreed to the House substitute to SB 155.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
HB 786. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Burns of the 159th and Roberts of the 155th:
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, or fishing licenses, permits, and stamps generally, so as to add a Type I nonresident infant

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lifetime sportsman's license; to clarify fees for replacement licenses; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Harper of the 7th asked unanimous consent that the Senate insist on its amendment to HB 786.
The consent was granted, and the Senate insisted on its amendment to HB 786.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 288. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Harper of the 7th, Chance of the 16th 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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association releases annual financial reports; 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 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association releases annual financial reports; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the creation of the High School Athletics Overview Committee; to provide for its composition, powers, and duties; to provide for reports; to provide for performance criteria; to provide for expenditure of funds; 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 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:

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"20-2-316.2. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'athletic association' means any association of schools or any other similar organization which acts as an organizing, sanctioning, scheduling, or rule-making body for interscholastic athletic events in which public schools in this state participate. (b) No high school which receives funding under this article shall participate in, sponsor, or provide coaching staff for interscholastic sports events which are conducted under the authority of, conducted under the rules of, or scheduled by any athletic association unless such athletic association annually publishes and provides to its members a financial report of its activities for the preceding calendar year or fiscal year, if different from the calendar year, within 90 days after the end of such calendar year or fiscal year. Such report shall include a complete financial statement setting forth its assets, liabilities, income, and operating expenses for such calendar year or fiscal year."
SECTION 1A. Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, is amended by revising Article 32, which was formerly reserved, to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 32
20-2-2100. (a) There is created as a joint committee of the General Assembly the High School Athletics Overview Committee to be composed of five members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party; five members of the Senate appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party; the chairperson of the House Committee on Education or his or her designee; and the chairperson of the Senate Education and Youth Committee or his or her designee. The members of the committee shall serve two-year terms concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Lieutenant Governor shall each designate a cochairperson from among the appointees of their respective houses. The cochairpersons shall serve terms of two years concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. 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 periodically inquire into and review the operations of high school athletic associations, as defined in subsection (c) of this Code section. (b) No high school which receives funding under Article 6 of this chapter shall participate in, sponsor, or provide coaching staff for interscholastic sports events which are conducted under the authority of, conducted under the rules of, or scheduled by any high school athletics association unless such association complies with the provisions of this article.

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(c) As used in this Code section, the term 'committee' means the High School Athletics Overview Committee, and the term 'high school athletic association' means any association of schools or any other similar organization which acts as an organizing, sanctioning, scheduling, or rule-making body for interscholastic athletic events in which public high schools in this state participate.
20-2-2101. The Department of Education, the Attorney General, and all other agencies of state government, upon request by the committee, shall assist the committee in the discharge of its duties set forth in this article. The committee may employ staff and may secure the services of consultants as appropriate and subject to available funding. Upon authorization by joint resolution of the General Assembly, the committee shall have the power while the General Assembly is in session or during the interim between sessions to request the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents in aid of its duties. In addition, when the General Assembly is not in session, the committee shall have the power to request the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents in aid of its duties, upon application of the cochairpersons of the committee, with the concurrence of the Speaker of the House and the Senate Committee on Assignments.
20-2-2102. All high school athletic associations in this state shall cooperate with the committee, its authorized personnel, the Attorney General, the Department of Education, and other state agencies in order that the charges of the committee may be timely and efficiently discharged. The associations shall submit to the committee such reports and data as the committee shall reasonably require in order that the committee may adequately perform its functions. The Attorney General is authorized to bring appropriate legal actions to enforce any laws specifically or generally relating to the associations. The committee shall, on or before the first day of January of each year, and at such other times as it deems necessary, submit to the General Assembly a report of its findings and recommendations based upon the review of the high school athletic associations, as set forth in this article.
20-2-2103. In the discharge of its duties, the committee shall evaluate the performance of high school athletic associations consistent with the following criteria:
(1) Fairness and equity in establishing and implementing its standards; and (2) The promotion of academic achievement and good sportsmanship.
20-2-2104. (a) The committee is authorized to expend state funds available to the committee for the discharge of its duties. Said funds may be used for the purposes of compensating staff, paying for services of consultants, and paying all other necessary expenses incurred by the committee in performing its duties.

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(b) The members of the committee shall receive the same compensation, per diem, expenses, and allowances for their service on the committee as is authorized by law for members of interim legislative study committees. (c) The funds necessary for the purposes of the committee shall come from the funds appropriated to and available to the legislative branch of government."
SECTION 2. 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 288 as amended by the following amendment:
Amend the House Committee on Budget & Fiscal Affairs Oversight substitute to SB 288 (LC 33 5498S) by inserting after "reports" on line 5 the following: or meets certain conditions
By striking the quotation mark at the end of line 28 and by adding after line 28 the following:
(c) No high school which receives funding under this article shall participate in, sponsor, or provide coaching staff for interscholastic sports events which are conducted under the authority of, conducted under the rules of, or scheduled by any athletic association unless the athletic association:
(1) Requires that the members of its executive committee, board of trustees, or any associated boards are employed by a local school system or private school for a minimum of 100 school days per year; provided, however, that the executive committee:
(A) May include the State School Superintendent or his or her designee, representatives from associations representing local board of education members, local school superintendents, secondary school principals, athletic directors, and athletic coaches in this state; (B) Shall include two female members appointed by such executive committee from nominees submitted by each region; and (C) Shall authorize each member to vote on all matters pertaining to the operation of such athletic association; (2) Limits the terms of members of its executive committee, board of trustees, or any associated boards to a total of four years; (3) Provides that every school is allowed one vote to elect the executive director; and (4) Annually publishes and provides to each member school a detailed financial report of its revenues and expenditures. This subsection shall not apply to any athletic association which organizes, sanctions, schedules, and establishes regulations for interscholastic sports events which exclusively involve disabled athletes."
On the motion, there was no objection; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 288 as amended by the Senate.

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The following committee report was read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

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

HB 1134 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

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

SENATE SUPPLEMENTAL LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR
Tuesday March 18, 2014 Thirty-ninth Legislative Day
(The names listed are the Senators whose districts are affected by the legislation.)

HB 1134

Mullis of the 53rd CITY OF FORT OGLETHORPE
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to provide a new charter for the City of Fort Oglethorpe, approved April 1, 1996 (Ga. L. 1996, p. 3892), as amended, so as to provide for the use of certain lands; to provide for the powers and duties of the mayor; to provide for conflicts of interest, disclosure of conflicts, proper use of public property, ethical prohibitions, disqualifications, complaints, ethics commission, and appeals; to provide for the filling of vacancies; 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 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 Beach

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock

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Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Henson N Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler
Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Ramsey Seay
Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson
Unterman Y Wilkinson
Williams

On the passage of the local legislation, the yeas were 50, nays 1.

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

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Reilly, 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 943.

By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Smith of the 134th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Broadrick of the 4th 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 generally, so as to require that a health benefit policy that provides coverage for intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer shall provide coverage no less favorable for orally administered chemotherapy; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide prohibited actions; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
HB 943. By Representatives Hawkins of the 27th, Smith of the 134th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Cooper of the 43rd, Broadrick of the 4th 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 generally, so as to require that a health benefit policy that provides coverage for intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer shall provide coverage no less favorable for orally administered chemotherapy; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide prohibited actions; to provide an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House amendment was as follows:
Amend the Senate substitute to HB 943 by replacing line 1 through the end of such substitute with the following: To amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to health, so as to enact the "Georgia Health Care Freedom Act"; to provide a short title; to provide that neither the state nor any department, agency, bureau, authority, office, or other unit of the state nor any political subdivision of the state shall expend or use moneys, human resources, or assets of the State of Georgia to advocate or intended to influence the citizens of this state in support of the voluntary expansion by the state of eligibility for medical assistance in furtherance of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; to provide for enforcement; to provide for applicability; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to provide that no department, agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision of this state shall establish any program; promulgate any rule, policy, guideline, or plan; or change any program, rule, policy, or guideline to implement, establish, create, administer, or otherwise operate an exchange, or apply for, accept, or expend federal moneys related to the creation, implementation, or operation of an exchange; to provide for an exception; to prohibit the state and its departments, agencies, bureaus, authorities, offices, or other units of the state and its political subdivisions from providing navigator programs; to provide for applicability; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, so as to require that a health benefit policy that provides coverage for intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer shall provide coverage no less favorable for orally administered chemotherapy; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to prohibit certain actions; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; 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.
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Health Care Freedom Act."
SECTION 1-2. 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 article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 3
31-1-40. (a) Neither the state nor any department, agency, bureau, authority, office, or other unit of the state nor any political subdivision of the state shall expend or use moneys, human resources, or assets to advocate or intended to influence the citizens of this state in support of the voluntary expansion by the State of Georgia of eligibility for medical assistance in furtherance of the federal 'Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,' Public Law 111-148, beyond the eligibility criteria in effect on the effective date of this Code section under the provisions of 42 U.S.C. Section 1396a(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) of the federal Social Security Act, as amended. (b) The Attorney General shall enforce the provisions of this Code section in accordance with Article V, Section III, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prevent an officer or employee of the State of Georgia or of any department, agency, bureau, authority, office, unit, or political subdivision thereof from advocating or attempting to influence public policy:
(1) As part of such person's official duties; (2) When acting on personal time without using state resources; or (3) When providing bona fide educational instruction about the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 in institutions of higher learning or otherwise. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to preclude the state from participating in any MEDICAID program."
SECTION 1-3. Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-1-23. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'exchange' shall have the same meaning provided for in paragraph (1) of Code Section 33-23-201.

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(b) No department, agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision of this state shall: (1) Establish any program; promulgate any rule, policy, guideline, or plan; or change any program, rule, policy, or guideline to implement, establish, create, administer, or otherwise operate an exchange; or (2) Apply for, accept, or expend federal moneys related to the creation, implementation, or operation of an exchange.
(c) Nothing in this Code section shall apply to the Commissioner of Insurance in the implementation or enforcement of the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 23 of this title. (d) Neither the state nor any department, agency, bureau, authority, office, or other unit of the state, including the University System of Georgia and its member institutions, nor any political subdivision of the state shall establish, create, implement, or operate a navigator program or its equivalent as defined in Code Section 33-23-201; provided, however, that any grant regarding a navigator program in effect on the effective date of this Code section shall be permitted to continue for the term of such grant but shall then terminate upon the expiration of the term of such grant and shall not be renewed, notwithstanding any provision contained within such grant allowing for automatic renewal under certain circumstances. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to preclude the state from participating in any MEDICAID program."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Cancer Treatment Fairness Act."
SECTION 2-2. Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-24-56.5. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Cost sharing requirements' includes co-payments, coinsurance, deductibles, and any other amounts paid by the covered person for a prescription dispensed by a licensed retail pharmacy. (2) 'Health benefit policy' means any individual or group plan, policy, or contract for health care services issued, delivered, issued for delivery, executed, or renewed by an insurer in this state on or after January 1, 2015. The term 'health benefit policy' does not include the following limited benefit insurance policies: accident only, CHAMPUS supplement, dental, disability income, fixed indemnity, long-term care, Medicaid, medicare supplement, specified disease, vision, self-insured plans, and nonrenewable individual policies written for a period of less than six months. (3) 'Insurer' means any person, corporation, or other entity authorized to provide health benefit policies under this title.

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(b) A health benefit policy that provides coverage for intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer shall provide coverage for orally administered chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer on a basis no less favorable than the intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy regardless of the formulation or benefit category determination by the insurer. (c) An insurer providing a health benefit policy and any participating entity through which the insurer offers health services shall not:
(1) Vary the terms of any health benefit policy in effect on December 30, 2014, to avoid compliance with this Code section; (2) Provide any incentive, including, but not limited to, a monetary incentive, or impose treatment limitations to encourage a covered person to accept less than the minimum protections available under this Code section; (3) Penalize a health care practitioner or reduce or limit the compensation of a health care practitioner for recommending or providing services or care to a covered person as required under this Code section; (4) Provide any incentive, including, but not limited to, a monetary incentive, to induce a health care practitioner to provide care or services that do not comply with this Code section; or (5) Change the classification of any intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy treatment or increase the amount of cost sharing applicable to any intravenously administered or injected chemotherapy in effect on January 1, 2015, in order to achieve compliance with this Code section. (d) An insurer that limits the total amount paid by a covered person through all cost sharing requirements to no more than $200.00 per filled prescription for any orally administered chemotherapy shall be deemed to be in compliance with this Code section."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
(a) Part I and Part III of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval. (b) Part II of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015.
SECTION 3-2. 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 amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 943.
Senator Unterman of the 45th moved the previous question.
Senator Henson of the 41st moved that HB 943 be placed on the Table, which takes precedence.

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

N Albers N Balfour N Beach N Bethel N Burke Y Butler N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert N Crane N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis N Dugan Y Fort N Ginn N Golden N Gooch

Y Harbison N Harper N Heath Y Henson N Hill, H N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson N Hufstetler N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares N Jones, B Y Jones, E N Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon N Millar N Miller

N Mullis N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey
Seay N Shafer Y Sims N Staton N Stone Y Tate N Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman N Wilkinson N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 17, nays 38; the motion lost, and HB 943 was not placed on the Table.

Senator Carter of the 42nd moved to adjourn.

Senator Unterman of the 45th objected.

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

N Albers N Balfour N Beach N Bethel N Burke Y Butler N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert N Crane N Crosby

Y Harbison N Harper N Heath Y Henson N Hill, H N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson N Hufstetler N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares

N Mullis N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey
Seay N Shafer Y Sims N Staton N Stone Y Tate N Thompson, B Y Thompson, C

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Y Davenport Y Davis N Dugan Y Fort N Ginn N Golden N Gooch

N Jones, B Y Jones, E N Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon N Millar N Miller

Y Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman N Wilkinson N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 17, nays 38; the motion lost, and the Senate did not adjourn.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey
Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton
Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 37, nays 16; the motion prevailed, and the previous question was ordered.

On the motion to agree to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 943, a roll call was taken and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock

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Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

N Ramsey Seay
Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 37, nays 17; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 943.

Senator Chance of the 16th moved that the Senate stand adjourned pursuant to HR 1333 until 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 20, 2014; the motion prevailed, and at 11:55 p.m. the President announced the Senate adjourned.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, March 20, 2014 Fortieth 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 committee report was read by the Secretary:

Mr. President:

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

HB 1060 HB 1115 HB 1128 HB 1132 HB 1135 HB 1137 HB 1139 HB 1146

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1114 HB 1121 HB 1131 HB 1133 HB 1136 HB 1138 HB 1144 HB 1147

Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass by substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd District, Chairman

Senator Shafer of the 48th asked unanimous consent that the call of the roll be dispensed with. The consent was granted, and the roll call was dispensed with.

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, Dr. Edward W. Lee of McDonough, Georgia, who offered scripture reading and prayer.

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

Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following Bills of the House:

HB 858.

By Representatives Smyre of the 135th, Smith of the 134th, Hugley of the 136th, Buckner of the 137th and Pezold of the 133rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act authorizing the Recorder's Court of Columbus, Georgia, to impose and collect a technology fee for each fine imposed, approved May 7, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4414), so as to increase the amount of such fee; to repeal an automatic repeal of such Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 978.

By Representatives Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st, Bryant of the 162nd, Stephens of the 165th, Gordon of the 163rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority, approved April 21, 1995 (Ga. L. 1995, p. 4499), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the membership of such authority; to provide an effective date; 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 857.

By Representative Sims of the 169th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act revising and reenacting the law creating a Board of Commissioners of Bacon County, approved April 4, 1991 (Ga. L. 1991, p. 4436), as amended, so as to remove the limitation regarding membership of the chairperson and commissioners on boards and authorities; 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 420. By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of McIntosh County, approved February 26, 1876 (Ga. L. 1876, p. 283), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27,

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2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3653), so as to change the description of the commissioner districts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 421.

By Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Board of Education of McIntosh County, approved March 14, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3112), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 3646), so as to change the description of the education districts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 424.

By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Hill of the 32nd, Hill of the 6th, Beach of the 21st and Thompson of the 14th:
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 May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3695), so as to change the compensations of the clerk and the chief deputy clerk of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for an effective date; 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 425.

By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Hill of the 32nd, Hill of the 6th, Beach of the 21st and Thompson of the 14th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4150), so as to change the compensation of the chief deputy, the chief investigator, and the executive assistant to the sheriff; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Albers of the 56th introduced the doctor of the day, Dr. Albert F. Johary.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 1243. By Senator James of the 35th: A RESOLUTION recognizing the Kwara State House of Assembly, Nigeria; and for other purposes.

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SR 1244. By Senator Hufstetler of the 52nd:
A RESOLUTION expressing congratulations and best wishes to Ada B. Towe on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and for other purposes.
SR 1245. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Major Thomas Christopher Kirkland; and for other purposes.
SR 1246. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th and Jones of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Locust Grove Woman's Club; and for other purposes.
SR 1248. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th and Jones of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. Ethan J. D. Hildreth; and for other purposes.
SR 1249. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mr. Wade Knight; and for other purposes.
SR 1250. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Cassandra Bolt; and for other purposes.
SR 1251. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ms. Jessica Cotter; and for other purposes.
SR 1252. By Senator Staton of the 18th: A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the good work of Camp MAGIK and its founder, Dr. Irene Searles McClatchey; and for other purposes.
SR 1253. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, McKoon of the 29th, Chance of the 16th, Staton of the 18th, Bethel of the 54th and others: A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Howard "Bo" Callaway; and for other purposes.

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SR 1254. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Harbison of the 15th, Chance of the 16th, Staton of the 18th and McKoon of the 29th:
A RESOLUTION expressing condolences on the passing of J. Leonard Morgan, Jr.; and for other purposes.
SR 1255. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Jackson of the 2nd, Hill of the 4th, Williams of the 19th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and others:
A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Michael Joseph Manhatton; and for other purposes.
SR 1256. By Senators Tate of the 38th, Butler of the 55th, Fort of the 39th, Orrock of the 36th and Davenport of the 44th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Lonnie C. King, Jr.; and for other purposes.
SR 1257. By Senator Harbison of the 15th:
A RESOLUTION commending the Kendrick High School girls basketball team for winning the Class AA State Championship; and for other purposes.
SR 1258. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Bulloch Academy Lady Gators basketball team; and for other purposes.
SR 1259. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jakeenan Gant; and for other purposes.
SR 1260. By Senators Miller of the 49th and Bethel of the 54th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jimbo Floyd; and for other purposes.
SR 1263. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Jones of the 10th and Jones of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending A.J. "Buddy" Welch, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.

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SR 1264. By Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Carter of the 42nd, Thompson of the 5th, Tippins of the 37th, Crosby of the 13th and others:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patrise M. Perkins-Hooker; and for other purposes.
SR 1265. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Davis of the 22nd, Henson of the 41st and Tate of the 38th:
A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the Honorable Dr. Bishop Manoel Ferreira for more than 54 years of outstanding work as an ordained minister of the Assemblies of God; and for other purposes.
SR 1266. By Senators Jones of the 10th, Henson of the 41st, Tate of the 38th and Jeffares of the 17th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Patrick Henry Academy for establishing and expanding the Reality Check program; and for other purposes.
SR 1267. By Senator Murphy of the 27th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Rudy L. Hampton on the occasion of his retirement; and for other purposes.
SR 1268. By Senator Hill of the 4th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing the E. E. Foundation, Inc., for its 35 years of dedicated service to the community of Reidsville, Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 1269. By Senator Tippins of the 37th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 2013-2014 Superintendent's Student Advisory Council; and for other purposes.
SR 1270. By Senator Miller of the 49th:
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Melissa Wendt Tymchuk; and for other purposes.
SR 1271. By Senator Mullis of the 53rd:
A RESOLUTION commending the Honorable Jay Neal on the occasion of his retirement from the Georgia House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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SR 1272. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Crosby of the 13th and Ginn of the 47th:

A RESOLUTION honoring Eunice Lastinger Mixon; and for other purposes.

SR 1273. By Senators Crosby of the 13th, Albers of the 56th, Bethel of the 54th, Shafer of the 48th, Staton of the 18th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Donald B. Coates; and for other purposes.

SR 1274. By Senators Crosby of the 13th, Albers of the 56th, Bethel of the 54th, Shafer of the 48th, Staton of the 18th and others:

A RESOLUTION honoring the life and memory of Edd Walker; and for other purposes.

SR 1275. By Senators Crosby of the 13th, Albers of the 56th, Bethel of the 54th, Shafer of the 48th, Staton of the 18th and others:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Tift County High School's varsity basketball team; and for other purposes.

SR 1276. By Senators Tate of the 38th, Fort of the 39th, Orrock of the 36th, Seay of the 34th and James of the 35th:

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Collier Heights community and the Collier Heights Community Association; and for other purposes.

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

Golden of the 8th

Thompson of the 33rd

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 1060

Albers of the 56th Beach of the 21st Crane of the 28th Millar of the 40th Hill of the 6th Shafer of the 48th Hill of the 32nd James of the 35th Fort of the 39th Orrock of the 36th Tate of the 38th SUPERIOR COURT OF FULTON COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for the administration of the budget of the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County; to provide that the clerk of the Superior Court of Fulton County shall have oversight of the budget; to provide that the clerk, with the approval of the chief judge, shall be authorized to make changes to line item appropriations; to provide that any unexpended funds at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse to the general fund of Fulton County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1114

Carter of the 1st Williams of the 19th CITY OF HINESVILLE
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a new charter for the City of Hinesville in the County of Liberty," approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2604), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. SUBSTITUTE

HB 1115

Shafer of the 48th Albers of the 56th Hill of the 32nd Millar of the 40th Orrock of the 36th

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Hill of the 6th James of the 35th Fort of the 39th Tate of the 38th Beach of the 21st Crane of the 28th 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, particularly by an Act approved April 2, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4065), as amended, so as to change certain definitions; to change certain provisions regarding written consent of property owners; to change provisions relating to the appointment of district board members; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Harper of the 7th CITY OF DOUGLAS
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Douglas, approved March 10, 1993 (Ga. L. 1993, p. 4022), as amended, so as to revise provisions related to the compensation of the mayor and commissioners; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Henson of the 41st Butler of the 55th Carter of the 42nd Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd Davenport of the 44th Jones of the 10th CITY OF CLARKSTON IN THE COUNTY OF DEKALB
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Clarkston in the County of DeKalb, approved April 21, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3391), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. SUBSTITUTE

HB 1131 HB 1132
HB 1133

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Wilkinson of the 50th Miller of the 49th HALL COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create a board of elections and registration for Hall County and to provide for its powers and duties; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Miller of the 49th GAINESVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU AUTHORITY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to create the Gainesville Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority as a public body corporate and politic, a political subdivision of the state, and a public corporation to have the responsibility and authority to promote tourism, conventions, and trade shows in the City of Gainesville, Georgia; to provide for the creation and organization of the authority; to provide for the appointment of the directors of the authority and their terms of office, compensation, and qualifications; to provide for meetings; to provide for legislative findings and declaration of purpose; to provide for general powers; to provide for regulations; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing and relative to the general purposes of this Act; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Lucas of the 26th Jones of the 25th Staton of the 18th CITY OF MACON, CITY OF PAYNE CITY, AND BIBB COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the restructuring of the government of the City of Macon, the City of Payne City, and Bibb County," approved April 20, 2012 (Ga. L. 2012, p. 5595), as amended, so as to provide that for certain purposes, commissioners shall be eligible to participate in health care benefits; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Gooch of the 51st CITY OF ELLIJAY IN GILMER COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Ellijay in Gilmer County, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3881), as amended, so as to change the corporate boundaries of the city and exclude certain territory from the City of Ellijay; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Millar of the 40th Carter of the 42nd CITY OF BROOKHAVEN "REDEVELOPMENT POWERS LAW"
A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Brookhaven 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. SUBSTITUTE
Thompson of the 14th CITY OF HOLLY SPRINGS, COUNTY OF CHEROKEE
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating 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 April 13, 2001 (Ga. L. 2001, p. 3679), and an Act approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 3648), so as to provide for the terms and manner of election of the mayor and councilmembers; to provide for wards; to provide for qualifications; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for removal from office; 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,

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1971 (Ga. L. 1971, Ex. Sess., p. 2154), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits; to authorize certain tax exemptions; to prohibit certain annexation efforts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; 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 the corporate limits; to authorize certain tax exemptions; to prohibit certain annexation efforts; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Thompson of the 33rd CITY OF POWDER SPRINGS
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Powder Springs, approved March 13, 1970 (Ga. L. 1970, p. 2760), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4194), so as to provide for annexation of certain property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Hill of the 4th EFFINGHAM COUNTY
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reconstitute the board of education for the Effingham County School District, approved March 26, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 4596), as amended, so as to change the compensation for members of the board; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Chance of the 16th CITY OF ORCHARD HILL
A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a new charter for the City of Orchard Hill; to provide for specific repealer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The substitute to the following bill was put upon its adoption:
*HB 1114:
The Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1114:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a new charter for the City of Hinesville in the County of Liberty," approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2604), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; 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 entitled "An Act to create a new charter for the City of Hinesville in the County of Liberty," approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2604), as amended, is amended by adding a new section to read as follows:
"SECTION 2B. The area included in the corporate limits of the City of Hinesville shall not include:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN the 17TH G.M.D. in the City of Flemington, County of Liberty, State of Georgia, being more particularly described as follows:
COMMENCING at the center of the City of Flemington, being the Center Point of the old Post Office, an A-framed wooden building, measuring 55.3 feet by 22.3 feet; located at the Southeast intersection of Old Sunbury Road and Old Hines Road. Said Center Point having Georgia East State Plane Coordinates of; Northing 676.927.91 and Easting 843,474.46. THENCE leaving the Center Point of the City of Flemington; North 72 57' 08" West a Distance of 1.0 Miles or 5280.00 feet to a Point on the Northern Boundary of Tremain Estates, Said Point lying South 67 49' 22" East a Distance of 1.62 feet from the Northern most corner of Lot 18 of Tremain Estates; being the true POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE North 67 49' 22" West a Distance of 358.17 feet to a Point, being the Northwest corner of Tremain Estates; THENCE South 04 20' 10" East a Distance of 1412.41 feet along Tremain Estates Western Boundary to a Point being 1.0 Miles or 5280.00 Feet from Said Center Point; THENCE Flollowing the 1.0 Miles or 5280.00 Feet Radius of Center Point, a Chord

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Bearing of North 10 01' 02" East a Chord Distance of 1292.87 Feet to a Point; Being the POINT OF BEGINNING. Containing 4.41 acres (192,076 Square Feet) of land, more or less,"
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or becomes law without such approval.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 49, nays 3, and the committee substitute was adopted.
The substitute to the following bill was put upon its adoption:
*HB 1128:
The Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1128:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Clarkston in the County of DeKalb, approved April 21, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3391), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART ONE SECTION 1-1. An Act to reincorporate the City of Clarkston in the County of DeKalb, approved April 21, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3391), as amended, is amended by designating the existing text in Section 1.02 as subsection (a) and adding a new subsection to read as follows: "(b) In addition to all other territory included within the boundaries of the city, the city shall also include the following described real property: Beginning at a point on the existing corporate limit line of the City of Clarkston approximately two hundred fifty (250) feet north of the intersection of Casa Drive and Casa Woods Lane; Then, following the existing curved corporate limit line of the City of Clarkston in a south-southeasterly direction to a point where the existing corporate limit line of the City of Clarkston intersects the southern right-of-way line of Rowland

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Street, approximately one hundred fifty (150) feet east of the intersection of Rowland and Lovejoy Streets; Then, following a line consistent with the boundary lines of adjacent parcels in a westerly direction for approximately two thousand five hundred (2,500) feet, to a point on the eastern right-of-way line of Interstate 285; Then, following the eastern right-of-way line of Interstate 285 south to a point approximately seven hundred (700) feet to the west of the intersection of Northern Avenue and Indian Creek Way; Then, crossing the right-of-way of Interstate 285 and continuing west following a line consistent with the boundary lines of adjacent parcels to a point along the eastern right-of-way line of Glendale Road approximately 1,500 feet southeast of Church Street; Then, following the eastern right-of-way line of Glendale Road in a northerly direction to its intersection with Gifford Street; Then, following the northern right-of-way line of Gifford Street in a southwesterly direction to the end of Gifford Street; Then, continuing in such southwesterly direction along a line consistent with adjacent parcels for approximately one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet to a point along the eastern right-of-way line of Woodland Avenue; Then, following the eastern right-of-way line of Woodland Avenue south to its intersection with North Decatur Road; Then, following the northern right-of-way line of North Decatur Road west to its intersection with Church Street; Then, following the southern right-of-way line of Church Street in a northeasterly direction to the western right-of-way line of Interstate 285; Then, crossing the right-of-way of Interstate 285 diagonally in a northeasterly direction to the meeting place of the eastern right-of-way line of Interstate 285 and the northern right-of-way line of East Ponce de Leon Avenue; Then, following the eastern right-of-way line of Interstate 285 in a northerly direction for approximately nine hundred and eighty (980) feet to a point where the eastern right-of-way line of Interstate 285 intersects the existing corporate limit line of the City of Clarkston; Then, following the corporate limit line of the City of Clarkston in a easternly direction for approximately one hundred and twenty (120) feet, then in a northerly direction for approximately two thousand (2,000) feet, then in an easterly direction for approximately seven hundred and fifty (750) feet to a point approximately two hundred fifty (250) feet north of the intersection of Casa Drive and Casa Woods Lane, this point being the point of beginning."
SECTION 1-2. Provided that the City of Clarkston conducts a referendum on and the electors approve a freeport exemption at the 2014 general primary, the election superintendent of DeKalb County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this part to the electors of the territory sought to be annexed into the City of Clarkston under this part for approval or rejection. If the City of Clarkston does not conduct a referendum on a freeport exemption at the 2014 general primary or if such referendum fails, then no election shall be held to approve this part and this part shall be repealed by operation of law on July 1, 2014. The election superintendent shall conduct such election in conjunction with the 2014 general primary and shall issue the call and conduct such election as provided by general law. The election superintendent shall

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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 DeKalb County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"( ) YES Shall Part One of the Act which annexes certain land into the City of ( ) NO Clarkston be approved?"
All persons desiring to vote for approval of the annexation shall vote "Yes," and all persons desiring to vote for rejection of the annexation shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the annexation, then this part shall become effective on January 1, 2015. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for rejection of the annexation, this part shall not become effective and shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following such election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of Clarkston. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.
PART TWO SECTION 2-1. An Act to reincorporate the City of Clarkston in the County of DeKalb, approved April 21, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3391), as amended, is amended by designating the existing text in Section 1.02 as subsection (a) and adding a new subsection to read as follows: "(b) In addition to all other territory included within the boundaries of the city, the city shall also include the following described real property: Beginning at a point where the existing corporate limit line of the City of Clarkston intersects with the eastern right-of-way line of Montreal Road and the southern rightof-way line of Stone Mountain Highway (also known as U.S. Highway 78); Then, crossing Stone Mountain Highway to a point where the northern right-of-way line of Stone Mountain Highway meets the eastern right-of-way line of Montreal Road; Then, following the northern right-of-way line of Stone Mountain Highway in an easterly direction to a point approximately two thousand five hundred (2,500) feet east of Brockett Road; Then, crossing the Stone Mountain Highway right-of-way and following a line consistent with boundary lines of adjacent parcels in a southerly direction to a point along the northern right-of-way line of E. Ponce de Leon Avenue approximately eight hundred (800) feet west of the intersection of Idlewood Road and East Ponce de Leon Avenue; Then, following the northern right-of-way line of E. Ponce de Leon Avenue in a westerly direction to a point approximately two hundred sixty (260) feet west of the intersection of E. Ponce de Leon Avenue and Brockett Road; Then, following a line consistent with the boundary lines of adjacent parcels due south to a point where said line intersects the existing corporate limit line of the City of Clarkston; Then, following the existing corporate limit line of the City of Clarkston in a westerly direction to a point where it intersects the right-of-way line of Montreal Road, this point being the point of beginning."

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SECTION 2-2. The election superintendent of DeKalb County shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this part to the electors of the territory sought to be annexed into the City of Clarkston under this part for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall conduct such election in conjunction with the 2014 general primary and shall issue the call and conduct such 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 DeKalb County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"( ) YES Shall Part Two of the Act which annexes certain land into the City of ( ) NO Clarkston be approved?" All persons desiring to vote for approval of the annexation shall vote "Yes," and all persons desiring to vote for rejection of the annexation shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the annexation, then this part shall become effective on January 1, 2015. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for rejection of the annexation, this part shall not become effective and shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following such election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of Clarkston. It shall be the election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.
PART THREE SECTION 3-1. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 49, nays 3, and the committee substitute was adopted.
The substitute to the following bill was put upon its adoption:
*HB 1136:
The Senate State and Local Governmental Operations Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1136:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To authorize the City of Brookhaven 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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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. The City of Brookhaven shall be and is authorized to exercise all redevelopment and other powers under Chapter 44 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A., the "Redevelopment Powers Law," as amended. The intention of this Act is to authorize the City of Brookhaven to undertake and carry out community redevelopment, to create tax allocation districts, to issue tax allocation bonds, and to incur other obligations within the meaning of and as fully permitted under the provisions of Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII(b) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1983, as amended, and to authorize the City of Brookhaven to exercise redevelopment powers as fully as the "Redevelopment Powers Law" may now or hereafter permit and not to limit any redevelopment powers permitted under the "Redevelopment Powers Law."
SECTION 2. The municipal election superintendent of the City of Brookhaven shall call and conduct an election as provided in this section for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the City of Brookhaven for approval or rejection. The municipal election superintendent shall conduct that election on the date of the 2014 November general election and shall issue the call and conduct that election as provided by general law. The municipal 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 DeKalb County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
"( ) YES Shall the Act be approved which authorizes the City of Brookhaven to exercise all redevelopment powers allowed under the 'Redevelopment
( ) NO Powers Law,' as it may be amended from time to time?"
All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes," and all persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, then Section 1 of this Act shall become of full force and effect immediately. If Section 1 of this Act is not so approved or if the election is not conducted as provided in this section, Section 1 of this Act shall not become effective and this Act shall be automatically repealed on the first day of January immediately following that election date. The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of Brookhaven. It shall be the municipal election superintendent's duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.

SECTION 3. Except as otherwise provided in Section 2 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the yeas were 49, nays 3, 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour N Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B
Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the local bills, the yeas were 49, nays 3.

The bills on the Local Consent Calendar, except HB 1114, HB 1128, and HB 1136, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed.

HB 1114, HB 1128, and HB 1136, having received the requisite constitutional majority, were passed by substitute.

Senator Jeffares of the 17th asked unanimous consent that HB 820, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

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The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 820, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 820. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Welch of the 110th, Hightower of the 68th, Kelley of the 16th, Evans of the 42nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-3-106 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and responsibilities of condominium associations and tort actions, so as to clarify provisions relating to the standing of the association to participate in litigation under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Jeffares of the 17th.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack
Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C E Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 1.

HB 820, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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Senator Jeffares of the 17th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Unterman of the 45th asked unanimous consent that HB 834, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 834, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 834. By Representatives Clark of the 101st and Sims of the 169th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-82-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections for approval of bonded debt, so as to repeal a population Act provision relating to dates of bond elections; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; 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 Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James E Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton
Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.
HB 834, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Senator Beach of the 21st asked unanimous consent that HB 264, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.
The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 264, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.
HB 264. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Riley of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th, Taylor of the 79th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to extensively revise such Act; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Beach of the 21st.
The Senate Committee on Transportation offered the following substitute to HB 264:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to revise such Act; to revise the procedure for the issuance of bonds; to revise requirements for annual reporting; to provide for a suspension of restrictions on the use of sales and use tax proceeds; 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. An Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, is amended by revising subsection (h) of Section 10 as follows:
"(h) Bonds of the Authority shall may be sold by public competitive bidding, unless such requirement is waived by the local governments participating in the Authority at the time of such sale, in which event the bonds may be sold or through negotiation with a prospective purchaser or purchasers. If, with respect to the sale of any particular issue of bonds, public competitive bidding is contemplated, the advertising of the notice of

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sale and invitation to bid with respect thereto shall be advertised as is customarily done in the handling of governmental bond issues and Section 14(b) as to these matters shall not apply. The Authority may negotiate the sale of its bonds to the Federal Government."
SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by revising subsections (b) through (d) of Section 14 as follows:
"(b) All such acquisitions, dispositions and contracts involving $100,000.00 $200,000.00 or more shall be awarded only after advertising in the local newspaper of the largest circulation in the metropolitan area at least once a week in the two weeks prior to the bid opening. Bids shall be publicly opened and read aloud at a date, time and place designated in the invitation to bid. Invitations to bid shall be sent at least one week prior to the bid opening to at least three potential bidders who are qualified technically and financially to submit bids, or, in lieu thereof, a memorandum shall be kept on file showing that less than three potential bidders so qualified exist in the market area within which it is practicable to obtain bids. Prior to the award of a contract which will call for an anticipated aggregate payment of $150,000.00 $200,000.00 or more to the successful bidder, the Authority shall make an accurate and brief summary thereof available to the public in its principal office and shall publish post notice of its intention to award such contract to the successful bidder at least five days prior to such award in the local newspaper of the largest circulation in the metropolitan area in a prominent location on the Authority's website. Such advertisement posting shall state the name of the successful bidder, the amount of the contract and its subject matter. This provision shall apply to contracts entered into thirty days or more after the effective date of this Act. (c) Except as otherwise provided in this Section, written price quotations from at least three qualified and responsible vendors, or vendees as the case may be, shall be obtained for all acquisitions, dispositions and contracts involving less than $100,000.00 and over $10,000.00 $200,000.00 or more, or, in lieu thereof, a memorandum approved by the Board shall be kept on file showing that less than three vendors or vendees, as the case may be, so qualified exist in the market area within which it is practicable to obtain quotations. Acquisitions shall be made from, and contracts awarded to, the lowest responsible quotation, and dispositions of property shall be made to the highest responsible quotation. (d) Acquisitions, dispositions and contracts involving $10,000.00 or less less than $200,000.00 may be negotiated with or without competitive bidding under sound procurement procedures as promulgated and established by the Board."
SECTION 3. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 14A as follows:
"The Authority shall have available at its principal office for public inspection at all times during regular business hours of the Authority an accurate and brief summary

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disclosing all material terms of each contract which the Authority has entered into and the terms of which call for expenditures by the Authority of more than $150,000. The Authority shall prepare an annual report for the period ending June 30 of each year. Each annual report shall include a statement of the tax revenue and operating revenue received during the period, a statement of the total expenditures made during the period and a list of all written contracts entered into by the Authority during the period which call for the Authority to expend at any time in the aggregate more than $50,000. Such list shall also include any employment or consultant contracts (whether or not written) under which the employee or consultant is to be compensated at an annual rate of more than $20,000, including direct and indirect or deferred benefits. When a person or firm, whose salary or fee is reportable hereunder, shall have his compensation increased at any time, the amount of such increase and the total new rate shall be reported for the period in which the increase takes effect. The list of contracts shall state the anticipated amount of funds to be paid thereunder, or the formula for determining such amount. The Authority shall also prepare a list of the names of each person, firm or corporation which has received from the Authority during such period in excess of $20,000, as well as the amount paid to such person, firm or corporation during such period. The annual report and lists required by this Section shall be filed as a statement, verified by the Chairman of the Board of the Authority and its General Manager, with members of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Overview Committee, the State Auditor and with governing authorities of each county and the largest municipality in the area of the Authority's operation. The annual report and lists required by this Section shall be prepared and filed within forty-five days of the end of the reporting period, shall be made available at the Authority's principal office for public inspection at all times during regular business hours of the Authority following such filing, and notice of such availability shall be published in a daily newspaper of general circulation within the entire geographic area of the Authority's operation within fifteen days after filing. Such notice shall occupy at least one quarter of a full page in such newspaper shall be posted in a prominent location on the Authority's website within two weeks of submittal of the report to the parties enumerated in this Section. Such report shall display employee identification numbers and job titles, and no names or social security numbers of employees shall be displayed."
SECTION 4. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Section 24A as follows:
"(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 24 of this Act or any other provision of this Act, the Authority may execute a transportation services contract with any county, municipality, special tax or community improvement district, political subdivision of this state, or any combination thereof being or lying within the counties of Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, or Gwinnett, to provide public transportation services, facilities, or both, for, to, or within such county, municipality, district, subdivision, or combination thereof. A transportation services contract executed pursuant to this Section:

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(1) Shall not be a rapid transit contract subject to the conditions established therefor in Section 24 of this Act; (2) May not utilize a method of financing those public transportation services or facilities provided under the contract which involves:
(A) The issuance of bonds under subsection (c) of Section 24 of this Act; (B) The levy of the special retail sales and use tax described and authorized in Section 25 of this Act; or (C) Both methods described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph; and (3) May not authorize the construction of any extension of or addition to the Authority's existing rapid rail system; and (4) Shall require that the costs of any transportation services and facilities contracted for, as determined by the Board of Directors on the basis of reasonable estimates, allocations of costs and capital, and projections shall be borne by one or more of the following: (A) Fares; (B) Other revenues generated by such services or facilities; and (C) Any subsidy provided, directly or indirectly, by or on behalf of the public entity with which the Authority contracted for the services and facilities."
SECTION 5. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (i) of Section 25 as follows:
"(i) Use of Proceeds. The proceeds of the tax levied pursuant to this Act shall be used solely by each local government to fulfill the obligations incurred in the contracts entered into with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority as contemplated in the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, as amended; provided, however, that no more than fifty percent (50%) of the annual proceeds of the tax shall be used to subsidize the operating costs of the system, exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and other costs and charges as provided in this subsection, until January 1, 2002. For the period beginning January 1, 2002, and ending June 30, 2002; and for each fiscal year commencing thereafter until December 31, 2008, no more than fiftyfive percent (55%) of the proceeds of the tax shall be used to subsidize the operating costs of the system, exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and other costs and charges as provided in this subsection; and for the period beginning January 1, 2009, and ending June 30, 2009, and each fiscal year commencing thereafter until July 1, 2032, no more than fifty percent (50%) of the proceeds of the tax shall be used to subsidize the operating costs of the system, exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and other costs and charges as provided in this subsection;. Such restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from local sales and use taxes shall be suspended through June 30, 2019. except that if If the Board of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority shall fail to file with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee annually, the original and 14 copies of a report of the findings of a completed management performance audit of the Authority's current operations, which audit that was performed under contract with and at the expense of the Authority, along with any auditor's

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recommendations based thereon and the auditor's signed written verification that the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority fully cooperated with such audit and allowed access to all its books, records, and documents to the extent the auditor deemed necessary, then for the period beginning January 1, 2003, and ending June 30, 2003, and each fiscal year commencing thereafter until July 1, 2032, no more than fifty percent (50%) of the proceeds of the tax shall be used to subsidize the operating costs of the system, exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and other costs and charges as provided in this subsection. For each fiscal year commencing on or after July 1, 2032, no more than sixty percent (60%) of the annual proceeds of the tax shall be used to subsidize the operating costs of the system, exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and other costs and charges as provided in this subsection; and commencing with July 1, 2032, and for every year thereafter, the proceeds of the tax shall not be used to subsidize operations of the transportation system to an extent greater than fifty percent (50%) of the operating costs of the system, exclusive of depreciation, amortization, and other costs and charges as provided in this subsection. In adopting its annual budget, the Board of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority shall be authorized to rely upon estimates of all revenues, operating costs, patronage, and other factors which may affect the amount of the fare required to limit the operating subsidy herein provided for. If the results of any year's operations reflect that the proceeds of the tax were used to subsidize operations to an extent greater than herein provided, the Board shall adjust fares in order to make up the deficit in operations during a period of not to exceed three (3) succeeding years. If the results of operations in the Authority's fiscal year commencing July 1, 1980, or in any subsequent fiscal year reflect that the proceeds of the tax were not used to subsidize operations to the maximum extent herein provided, the Board shall reserve any amounts that could have been used to subsidize operations in that fiscal year and later use said reserved amounts and any interest earned on said reserved amounts to provide an additional subsidy for operations in any future fiscal year or years. The words 'operating costs of the system' for purposes of this subsection 25(I) are defined to include all of the costs of that division of the Authority directly involved and that portion of the nonoperating administrative costs of those divisions of the Authority indirectly involved, through the provision of support services, in providing mass transportation services for the metropolitan area, but exclusive of the costs of the division or divisions directly involved and that portion of the nonoperating administrative costs of those divisions indirectly involved, in the planning, design, acquisition, construction, and improvement of the rapid transit system, according to accepted principles of accounting, and also exclusive of the following costs:
(1) Nonrecurring costs and charges incurred in order to comply with any statute or regulation concerning either the protection or cleaning up of the environment, or accessibility by handicapped or disabled persons, or occupational health or safety, or compliance with any national or state emergencies, or with any judgment, decree, or order of any court or regulatory agency in implementation of any such statute or regulation; and

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(2) In the case of leases of equipment or facilities that, according to generally accepted principles of accounting, would not be classified as capital leases, payments of rent, and other payments for the property subject to such leases or for the use thereof; provided that any costs for regular maintenance or repair of such equipment or facilities shall not be excluded. If any proceeds of the tax levied pursuant to this Act are held for the purpose of planning, designing, acquiring, or constructing additional facilities or equipment for or improvements to the rapid transit system and are invested, then all interest earned from such investments shall be used only for such purposes or for paying the principal of or interest on bonds or certificates issued for such purposes. Commencing July 1, 1988, and until June 30, 2008, and only if expressly authorized by the board, interest earned on reserve funds set aside for rebuilding, repairing, or renovating facilities of the rapid transit system; for replacing, repairing, or renovating equipment or other capital assets thereof; or from the sale or other disposition of real property, may, without regard to the original source of the funds so reserved, be used to pay the operating costs of the system as such costs are defined in this subsection."

SECTION 6. This Act shall become effective on June 1, 2014.

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 Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H
Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James E Jeffares

Y Mullis Y Murphy
Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate
Thompson, B Y Thompson, C

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Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

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

Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

HB 264, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Beach of the 21st asked unanimous consent that HB 265, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 265, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 265. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Riley of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th, Taylor of the 79th and others:
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 repeal provisions relating to the suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; to repeal provisions relating to the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Beach of the 21st.

The Senate Committee on Transportation offered the following substitute to HB 265:
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 repeal provisions relating to the suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; to provide for staggered terms for the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; to provide for a limit or re-appointment of board members; to revise the amount of certain payments and contract amounts requiring board approval; 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 9 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mass transportation, is amended by repealing in its entirety Code Section 32-9-13, relating to the suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities.
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 32-9-14, relating to the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, as follows:
"32-9-14. (a) Any provisions to the contrary in the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, notwithstanding, the terms of all members of the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority shall terminate on December 31, 2010, and the board shall be reconstituted according to the provisions of this Code section. (b) Effective January 1, 2011, the board of directors of the authority shall be composed of 11 voting members and one nonvoting member. Of the voting members: three members shall be residents of the City of Atlanta to be nominated by the mayor and elected by the city council; four members shall be residents of DeKalb County to be appointed by the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners and at least one of such appointees shall be a resident of that portion of DeKalb County lying south of the southernmost corporate boundaries of the City of Decatur and at least one of such appointees shall be a resident of that portion of DeKalb County lying north of the southernmost corporate boundaries of the City of Decatur; three members shall be residents of Fulton County to be appointed by the local governing body thereof, and one of such appointees shall be a resident of that portion of Fulton County lying south of the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta and two of such appointees shall be residents of that portion of Fulton County lying north of the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta. The commissioner of transportation shall be a voting member of the board and the executive director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority shall be a nonvoting member of the board. Those board members in office on May 31, 2014, shall serve until December 31, 2014. Those board members in office as of January 1, 2015, shall serve initial terms of office as follows: one of the four appointees of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, one of the three appointees of the Mayor and City Council of Atlanta, and one of the three appointees of the local governing body of Fulton County shall serve a term of one year; one of the four appointees of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, one of the three appointees of the Mayor and City Council of Atlanta, and one of the three appointees of the local governing body of Fulton County shall serve a term of two years; one of the four appointees of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners and one of the three appointees of the Mayor and City Council of Atlanta shall serve a term of three years; one of the four appointees of the

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DeKalb County Board of Commissioners and one of the three appointees of the local governing body of Fulton County shall serve a term of four years. No later than November 1, 2014, each local governing authority shall designate which board members shall serve which initial terms. After the initial terms of board members described in this subsection, the The governing body that appoints a member shall appoint successors thereto for terms of office of four years in the same manner that such governing body makes its other appointments to the board. (c) All appointments shall be for terms of four years except that a vacancy caused otherwise than by expiration of term shall be filled for the unexpired portion thereof by the local governing body that made the original appointment to the vacant position, or its successor in office. A member of the board may be appointed to succeed himself or herself for one four-year term; provided, however, that board membership prior to January 1, 2015, shall not be considered in calculating limits on length of service. Appointments to fill expiring terms shall be made by the local governing body prior to the expiration of the term, but such appointments shall not be made more than 30 days prior to the expiration of the term. Members appointed to the board shall serve for the terms of office specified in this Code section and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. (d) The local governing bodies of Clayton, Cobb, and Gwinnett Counties may, any other provision of this Code section to the contrary notwithstanding, negotiate, enter into, and submit to the qualified voters of their respective counties the question of approval of a rapid transit contract between the county submitting the question and the authority. The local governing bodies of these counties shall be authorized to execute such rapid transit contracts prior to the holding of a referendum provided for in Section 24 of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended; provided, however, that any such rapid transit contract shall not become valid and binding unless the same is approved by a majority of those voting in said referendum, which approval shall also be deemed approval of further participation in the authority. Upon approval of such rapid transit contract, the county entering into such contract shall be a participant in the authority, and its rights and responsibilities shall, insofar as possible, be the same as those belonging to Fulton and DeKalb Counties, and the local governing body of the county may then appoint two residents of the county to the board of directors of the authority, to serve a term ending on the thirty-first day of December in the fourth full year after the year in which the referendum approving said rapid transit contract was held, in which event the board of directors of the authority shall, be composed also of such additional members. (e) Except for the Executive Director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and the commissioner of transportation, no No person shall be appointed as a member of the board who holds any other public office or public employment except an office in the reserves of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard; any member who accepts or enters upon any other public office or public employment shall be disqualified thereby to serve as a member.

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(f) A local governing body may remove any member of the board appointed by it for cause. No member shall be thus removed unless the member has been given a copy of the allegations against him or her and an opportunity to be publicly heard in his or her own defense in person with or by counsel with at least ten days' written notice to the member. A member thus removed from office shall have the right to a judicial review of the member's removal by an appeal to the superior court of the county of the local governing body which appointed the member, but only on the ground of error of law or abuse of discretion. In case of abandonment of the member's office, conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude or a plea of nolo contendere thereto, removal from office, or disqualification under subsection (e) of this Code section, the office of a member shall be vacant upon the declaration of the board. A member shall be deemed to have abandoned the member's office upon failure to attend any regular or special meeting of the board for a period of four months without excuse approved by a resolution of the board, or upon removal of the member's residence from the territory of the local governing body that appointed the member. (g) Each appointed member of the board, except the chairperson, shall be paid by the authority a per diem allowance, in an amount equal to that provided by Code Section 45-7-21 for each day on which that member attends an official meeting of the board, of any committee of the board, or of the authority's Pension Committee, Board of Ethics, or Arts Council; provided, however, that said per diem allowance shall not be paid to any such member for more than 130 days in any one calendar year. If the chairperson of the board is an appointed member of the board, the chairperson shall be paid by the authority a per diem allowance in the same amount for each day in which the chairperson engages in official business of the authority, including but not limited to attendance of any of the aforesaid meetings. A member of the board shall also be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred by that member in the performance of that member's duties as authorized by the board. A board member shall not be allowed employee benefits. (h) The board shall elect one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson for terms to expire on December 31 of each year to preside at meetings and perform such other duties as the board may prescribe. The presiding officer of the board may continue to vote as any other member, notwithstanding the member's duties as presiding officer, if the member so desires. The chairperson may select a designee from current members to act on behalf of the chairperson for official business of the authority. Such designee shall be paid by the authority a per diem allowance in the same amount for each day in which the designee engages in official business of the authority, including but not limited to attendance of any official meeting of the board, of any committee of the board, or of the authority's Pension Committee, Board of Ethics, or Arts Council, provided that said per diem allowance shall not be paid to such member for more than 130 days in a calendar year. The board shall also elect from its membership a secretary and a treasurer who shall serve terms expiring on December 31 of each year. A member of the board may hold only one office on the board at any one time.

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(i) The board shall hold at least one meeting each month. The secretary of the board shall give written notice to each member of the board at least two days prior to any called meeting that may be scheduled, and said secretary shall be informed of the call of such meeting sufficiently in advance so as to provide for the giving of notice as above. A majority of the total membership of the board, as it may exist at the time, shall constitute a quorum. On any question presented, the number of members present shall be recorded. By affirmative vote of a majority of the members present, the board may exercise all the powers and perform all the duties of the board, except as otherwise hereinafter provided or as limited by its bylaws, and no vacancy on the original membership of the board, or thereafter, shall impair the power of the board to act. All meetings of the board, its executive committee, or any committee appointed by the board shall be subject to Chapter 14 of Title 50. (j) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code section, the following actions by the board shall require the affirmative vote of one more than a majority of the total membership of the board as it may exist at the time:
(1) The issuance and sale of revenue bonds or equipment trust certificates; (2) The purchase or lease of any privately owned system of transportation of passengers for hire in its entirety, or any substantial part thereof. Prior to the purchase or lease of any such privately owned system a public hearing pertaining thereto shall have been held and notice of such public hearing shall have been advertised; provided, however, that no sum shall be paid for such privately owned system of transportation in excess of the fair market value thereof determined by a minimum of two appraisers qualified to appraise privately owned systems of transportation and approved by a majority of the local governments participating in the financing of such purchase; (3) The award of any contract involving $100,000.00 $200,000.00 or more for construction, alterations, supplies, equipment, repairs, maintenance, or services other than professional services or for the purchase, sale, or lease of any property. The board by appropriate resolution may delegate to the general manager the general or specific authority to enter into contracts involving less than $100,000.00 $200,000.00; (4) The grant of any concession; and (5) The award of any contract for the management of any authority owned property or facility. (k) The board shall appoint and employ, as needed, a general manager and a general counsel, none of whom may be members of the board or a relative of a member of the board, and delegate to them such authority as it may deem appropriate. It may make such bylaws or rules and regulations as it may deem appropriate for its own government, not inconsistent with this Code section, including the establishment of an executive committee to exercise such authority as its bylaws may prescribe. (l) The treasurer of the authority and such other members of the board and such other officers and employees of the authority as the board may determine shall execute corporate surety bonds, conditioned upon the faithful performance of their respective duties. A blanket form of surety bond may be used for this purpose. Neither the

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obligation of the principal or the surety shall extend to any loss sustained by the insolvency, failure, or closing of any depository which has been approved as a depository for public funds.
(m)(1) In addition to the requirements of subsection (i) of this Code section, each member of the board shall hold a meeting once each 12 months with the local governing body that appointed such member. The secretary of the board shall give written notice to each member of the board, to each local governing body, and to the governing authority of each municipality in the county in which there is an existing or proposed rail line at least two days prior to any meeting that may be scheduled, and said secretary shall be informed of the call of such meeting sufficiently in advance so as to provide for giving such notice. These meetings shall be for the purpose of reporting to the local governing bodies on the operations of the authority and on the activities of the board and making such information available to the general public. No activity that requires action by the board shall be initiated or undertaken at any meeting conducted under this subsection. (2) The board shall submit once each three months a written report on the operations of the authority and on the activities of the board to each local governing body that appoints a member of the board."

SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on June 1, 2014.

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H
Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate

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N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

N James E Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Thompson, B Thompson, C
Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 6.

HB 265, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Burke of the 11th asked unanimous consent that HB 251, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 251, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 251. By Representative Powell of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale or distribution to, or possession by, minors of cigarettes and tobacco related objects, so as to provide definitions; to prohibit the sale of alternative nicotine products or components thereof to minors; to provide for verification of age prior to sale; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Burke 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson

Y Mullis Murphy
Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims

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Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn E Golden Y Gooch

Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James E Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson
Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

HB 251, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Bethel of the 54th asked unanimous consent that HB 697, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 697, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 697. By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Abrams of the 89th, Riley of the 50th, Nimmer of the 178th and others:

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 HOPE grants, so as to revise the amount of HOPE grants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Bethel of the 54th.

The Senate Higher Education Committee offered the following substitute to HB 697:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to postsecondary education, so as to revise the powers and duties of the Georgia Student Finance Commission; to revise the functions and composition of the board of directors of the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; to revise the composition of the board of directors of the Georgia Student Finance Authority; to revise the powers and

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duties of the Georgia Student Finance Authority; to change the distribution of funds contributed by taxpayers to student loan funds; to establish nonprofit corporations for the distribution of such funds; to provide for Zell Miller Grant Scholars; to provide for eligibility criteria to be a Zell Miller Grant Scholar; to revise terminology relating to Zell Miller Scholarship Scholars; 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 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to postsecondary education, is amended by revising subparagraph (H) of paragraph (7) of Code Section 20-3-236, relating to the powers and duties of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, board of commissioners, and officers, to read as follows:
"(H) To solicit, receive, and accept funds from any source, public or private, by gift, grant, bequest, or otherwise, either absolutely or in trust, and to hold, use, invest, administer, and expend such funds on behalf of the commission and for any of its purposes; and to acquire from any source, public or private, by purchase, lease, gift, bequest, or devise, any property, real, personal, or mixed, either absolutely or in trust, and to hold, use, administer, and dispose of such property on behalf of the commission and for any of its purposes; and"
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-264, relating to functions and composition of the board of directors of the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation, to read as follows:
"(a) Functions and composition. The corporation shall be governed and all of its corporate powers, duties, and functions shall be exercised by a board of directors. The board of directors shall be composed of 13 members, who shall be the same persons who are serving and who shall serve as members of the board of commissioners of the commission pursuant to Code Section 20-3-234. The executive director of the corporation, or president, if designated by such title by the board of directors, shall be an ex officio member of the board of directors. The board of directors provided for by this subsection shall be the successor to and a continuation of, without interruption, the board of directors of the previously existing Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation. No director shall be eligible to become an officer or employee of the corporation for a period of one year after expiration of the director's period of service as a director of the corporation."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-3-314, relating to functions, composition, organization, and conduct of affairs of the board of directors of the Georgia Student Finance Authority, to read as follows:

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"(a) Functions and composition. The authority shall be governed and all of its corporate powers, duties, and functions shall be exercised by a board of directors. The board of directors shall be composed of 13 members, who shall be the same persons who are serving and who shall serve as members of the board of commissioners of the commission pursuant to Code Section 20-3-234. The executive director of the authority, or president, if designated by such title by the board of directors, shall be an ex officio member of the board of directors. The board of directors provided for by this subsection shall be the successor to and a continuation of, without interruption, the board of directors of the previously existing Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority. No director shall be eligible to become an officer or employee of the authority for a period of one year after expiration of the director's period of service as a director of the authority."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising subparagraph (O) of paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-3-316, relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Student Finance Authority, to read as follows:
"(O) To solicit, receive, and accept funds from any source, public or private, by gift, grant, bequest, loan, or otherwise, either absolutely or in trust, and to hold, use, administer, and expend such funds on its behalf and for any of its corporate purposes; and to acquire from any source, public or private, by purchase, lease, gift, bequest, or devise, any property, real, personal, or mixed, either absolutely or in trust, and to hold, use, administer, and dispose of such property on its behalf and for any of its corporate purposes;"
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by substituting a semicolon for "; and" at the end of division (1)(W)(iv), by substituting "; and" for the semicolon at the end of subparagraph (X) of paragraph (1), and by adding a new subparagraph to paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-3-316, relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Student Finance Authority, as follows:
"(Y) To incorporate one or more nonprofit corporations to aid the authority in carrying out any of its powers, duties, and functions. Any such nonprofit corporation created pursuant to this subparagraph shall be a body corporate and politic and shall be created pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 14, the 'Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code,' and the Secretary of State shall be authorized to accept such filing. Upon dissolution of any such nonprofit corporation, any assets of such nonprofit corporation shall revert to the authority or to any successor to the authority, or failing such succession, to the State of Georgia. The authority shall not be liable for the debts, obligations, or bonds of any such nonprofit corporation or for the actions or omissions to act of any such nonprofit corporation unless the authority so consents;"

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SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-3-316.1. (a) Each Georgia income tax return form for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2015, shall contain appropriate language, to be determined by the state revenue commissioner, offering the taxpayer the opportunity to contribute to the nonprofit corporations established by subparagraph (Y) of paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-3-316 to assist students with educational expenses by either donating all or any part of any tax refund due and by authorizing a reduction in the refund check otherwise payable, or by contributing any amount over and above any amount of tax owed by adding that amount to the taxpayer's payment. The instructions accompanying the income tax return shall include a description of the purposes for which the nonprofit corporations were established and the intended use of moneys received from the contributions. Each taxpayer required to file a state income tax return who desires to contribute to these nonprofit corporations may designate such contribution as provided on the appropriate income tax return form. (b) The Department of Revenue shall determine annually the total amount so contributed, and shall transmit such amount to the authority for even division among and deposit in the nonprofit corporations established by subparagraph (Y) of paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-3-316."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by repealing Code Section 20-3-409, relating to a taxpayer opportunity to contribute to student loan funds.
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519, relating to definitions, by adding a new paragraph and revising paragraph (27) as follows:
"(26.1) 'Zell Miller Grant Scholar' means a student that has met the applicable eligibility requirements to receive a HOPE grant in accordance with Code Section 203-519.5 and earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 at the end of any quarter or semester in which the student has attended courses toward a diploma or certificate. (27) 'Zell Miller Scholarship Scholar' means a student that has met the applicable eligibility requirements to receive a HOPE scholarship in accordance with Code Section 20-3-519.2 and:
(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

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(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 (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 Scholarship Scholar as a sophomore, junior, senior, or first professional student. A student that loses eligibility to be a Zell Miller Scholarship 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 9. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519.2, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE scholarship, by revising subsection (f) as follows:
"(f) For each semester of eligibility, Zell Miller Scholarship 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."
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 20-3-519.5, relating to eligibility requirements for a HOPE grant, by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(d.1) For each semester or quarter following a semester or quarter that it is determined that a student is a Zell Miller Grant Scholar, a student shall be awarded an amount in addition to the HOPE award 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 or the exceptional tuition rate amount in effect on January 1, 2014, for programs with exceptional tuition rates in effect on January 1, 2014. Eligibility to be a Zell Miller Grant Scholar shall be determined on a semester or quarter basis and paid for the next semester or quarter in which a student

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is enrolled. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Zell Miller Grant Scholar shall also receive one semester or quarter of retroactive payment if the student was not eligible to be a Zell Miller Grant Scholar because he or she had no cumulative grade point average."
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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 56, nays 0.

HB 697, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following messages were received from the House through Mr. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:

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Mr. President:

The House insists on its position in amending the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 283.

By Senators Dugan of the 30th, Mullis of the 53rd, Harper of the 7th, Millar of the 40th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to competencies and core curriculum, so as to authorize school systems to provide instruction on the history of traditional winter celebrations; to provide for displays; to provide for limitations; 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 374.

By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Hill of the 6th, Millar of the 40th and Jackson of the 2nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Urban Redevelopment Law," so as to revise terminology from "slums" to "pockets of blight"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 295. By Representatives Battles of the 15th and Powell of the 171st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of provisions regarding ad valorem taxation, assessment, and appeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House, Representatives Battles of the 15th, Channell of the 120th, and Meadows of the 5th.

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:

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HB 786. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Burns of the 159th and Roberts of the 155th:

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, or fishing licenses, permits, and stamps generally, so as to add a Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; to clarify fees for replacement licenses; to correct a cross-reference; 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 Knight of the 130th, Burns of the 159th, and Roberts of the 155th.

Mr. President:

The House insists on disagreeing to the Senate amendment, to the House amendment, to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 134.

By Senators Carter of the 1st, Millar of the 40th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Orrock of the 36th and Stone of the 23rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to controlled substances, so as to revise the definition of "prescriber"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Sims of the 12th asked unanimous consent that HB 405, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 405, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 405. By Representatives Mayo of the 84th, Fludd of the 64th, Casas of the 107th, Coleman of the 97th, Kaiser of the 59th 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 require members of governing boards of nonprofit organizations which are charter petitioners, charter schools, and state charter schools to participate in governance training; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Sims of the 12th.

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The Senate Education and Youth Committee offered the following substitute to HB 405:
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 members of governing boards of nonprofit organizations which are charter petitioners, charter schools, and state charter schools to participate in governance training; 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 by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-2072. The members of the governing board of the nonprofit organization of each charter school shall participate in initial training for boards of newly approved charter schools and annual training thereafter, conducted or approved by the state board. The state board shall provide for or approve such initial and annual training. For charter schools that are college and career academies, as defined in subsection (b) of Code Section 204-37, the state board shall provide or approve such training in conjunction with the Technical College System of Georgia. The training shall include, but not be limited to, best practices on school governance, the constitutional and statutory requirements relating to public records and meetings, and the requirements of applicable statutes and rules and regulations."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (12) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-2083, relating to the powers and the duties of the State Charter Schools Commission, as follows:
"(12) Provide for or approve initial training for boards of newly approved state charter schools and annual training thereafter, as determined by the commission, for members of state charter school governing boards. For charter schools that are college and career academies, as defined in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-4-37, the commission shall provide or approve such training in conjunction with the Technical College System of Georgia. The training shall include, but not be limited to, best practices on school governance, the constitutional and statutory requirements relating to public records and meetings, and the requirements of applicable statutes and rules and regulations."

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SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (f) of Code Section 20-2-2084, relating to state charter school requirements, as follows:
"(f) The members of the governing board of each state charter school shall participate in initial training for boards of newly approved state charter schools and annual training thereafter conducted or approved by the commission pursuant to paragraph (12) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-2083."
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:
Amend the Senate Education and Youth Committee substitute to HB 405 (LC 33 5604S) by inserting after "training;" on line 4 the following: to amend Code Section 20-2-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a uniform reporting system for certain purposes and academic eligibility requirements to receive a HOPE scholarship, so as to require local school systems to calculate and provide a grade point average for freshman, sophomore, and junior students for purposes of determining HOPE eligibility;
By inserting between lines 38 and 39 the following: SECTION 3A.
Code Section 20-2-157 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a uniform reporting system for certain purposes and academic eligibility requirements to receive a HOPE scholarship, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows: "(g) At the conclusion of each school year, the local school system shall provide to each freshman, sophomore, and junior student or to his or her parent or guardian the grade point average calculated by the Georgia Student Finance Commission in accordance with the provisions of this Code section for determining HOPE eligibility."
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the McKoon 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 55, nays 0.

HB 405, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Jones of the 25th asked unanimous consent that HB 947, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 947, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 947. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Hamilton of the 24th, Golick of the 40th, Barr of the 103rd, Peake of the 141st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to master and servant, so as to provide for the payment of wages by credit to a prepaid debit card; to require employers to offer employees certain choices relating to the payment of wages; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Jones of the 25th.

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Senators Ginn of the 47th and Jones of the 25th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend HB 947 (LC 36 2484) by inserting immediately after "card" on line 41 the following: ; provided, further, that an employee shall always have the option to elect to be paid by electronic credit transfer in lieu of credit to a prepaid debit card and, therefore, an employee's failure to designate and authorize an account at a bank, trust company, or other financial institution in a timely manner shall not waive such employee's ability to exercise the option of being paid by electronic credit transfer in lieu of credit to a prepaid debit card after providing the proper designation and authorization
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Ginn, Jones of the 25th amendment #1 was adopted.
Senator Shafer of the 48th offered the following amendment #2:
Amend HB 947 (LC 36 2484) by deleting lines 35 through 41 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: option of being paid by check or electronic credit transfer in lieu of credit to a prepaid debit card; provided, however, that if an employee does not designate and provide the necessary authorization within seven days of receiving notice in writing of the option to choose the other methods of payment and an explanation of any fees, service charges, or other monetary amounts associated with such methods of payment, then such person, firm, or corporation may make wage and salary payments to such employee by prepaid debit card; provided, further, that an employee shall always have the option to elect to be paid by check or electronic credit transfer in lieu of credit to a prepaid debit card and, therefore, an employee's failure to designate and authorize another method of payment in a timely manner shall not waive such employee's ability to exercise the option of being paid by such methods in lieu of credit to a prepaid debit card after providing the proper designation and authorization."
Senator Shafer of the 48th asked unanimous consent that his amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the Shafer amendment #2 was withdrawn.
Senator Shafer of the 48th offered the following amendment #3:
Amend HB 947 (LC 36 2484) by inserting "to" after "pursuant" on line 33 and deleting lines 35 through 41 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: option of being paid by check or electronic credit transfer in lieu of credit to a prepaid debit card; provided, however, that if an employee does not designate and provide the necessary authorization within seven days of receiving notice in writing of the option to choose between the methods of payment and an explanation of any fees, service charges, or other monetary amounts associated with each method of payment, then such person,

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firm, or corporation may make wage and salary payments to such employee by prepaid debit card; provided, further, that an employee shall always have the option to elect to be paid by check or electronic credit transfer in lieu of credit to a prepaid debit card and, therefore, an employee's failure to designate and authorize another method of payment in a timely manner shall not waive such employee's ability to exercise the option of being paid by such methods in lieu of credit to a prepaid debit card after providing the proper designation and authorization."

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Shafer 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S
Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

HB 947, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

Senator Tippins of the 37th asked unanimous consent that HB 897, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

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The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 897, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.
HB 897. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Coleman of the 97th, Nix of the 69th, Clark of the 101st, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to update and clarify provisions in law and to repeal obsolete provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Tippins of the 37th.
The Senate Education and Youth Committee offered the following substitute to HB 897:
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 update and clarify provisions in law and to repeal obsolete provisions; to repeal a population act provision; to revise provisions relating to state required content standards; to remove the middle grades program; to revise provisions relating to contracts by the State School Superintendent; to revise a process for student requests for waivers and variances of state requirements; to revise provisions relating to state required assessments; to revise provisions relating to the honors program; to revise provisions relating to courses taken through the Georgia Virtual School; to revise provisions relating to virtual instruction opportunities provided by local school systems; to repeal an obsolete provision relating to acquiring digital learning; to revise a provision relating to home study reporting; to revise provisions relating to nonrenewal of a teacher's contract; to revise provisions relating to health insurance for public school teachers and employees; to revise provisions relating to appeals to the State Board of Education; to revise provisions relating to state charter schools; to authorize the State Charter Schools Commission to establish nonprofit foundations; 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 by repealing subsection (d) of Code Section 20-251, relating to election of local board of education members, persons ineligible to be members or superintendent, ineligibility for local boards of education, and ineligibility for other elective offices, and designating said subsection as reserved.

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SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-2-131, relating to objectives and purposes of the Quality Basic Education Program, as follows:
"(1) Implementing a quality basic education highly rigorous curriculum to encompass content standards in public schools state wide which ensures that each student is provided ample opportunity to develop competencies necessary for lifelong learning as well as the competencies needed to maintain good physical and mental health, to participate actively in the governing process and community activities, to protect the environment and conserve public and private resources, and to be an effective worker and responsible citizen of high character;"
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-140, relating to the State Board of Education establishing competencies and a uniformly sequenced core curriculum and college and career readiness competency standards, as follows:
"20-2-140. (a) The State Board of Education shall establish competencies uniformly sequenced content standards 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 The state board shall adopt a uniformly sequenced core curriculum content standards for grades students in kindergarten through grade 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 may expand and enrich the content standards to the extent it deems necessary and appropriate for its students and communities. Each local school system shall adopt its own curriculum which shall include appropriate instruction in the content standards. (b) The State Board of Education, working with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia, shall establish college and career readiness competency standards to demonstrate competency in reading, writing, and mathematics aligned with the core curriculum content standards 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 State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia 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 2013."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-140.1, relating to online learning, as follows:

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"20-2-140.1. The State Board of Education shall establish rules and regulations to maximize the number of students, beginning with students entering ninth grade in the 2014-2015 school year, who complete prior to graduation at least one course containing online learning. This shall be met through an online course offered by the Georgia Virtual School established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.1, through the clearing-house established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.3, through an online dual enrollment course offered by a postsecondary institution, or through a provider approved pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-319.4. This shall also include enrollment in a full-time or part-time virtual instruction program pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.4."

Reserved.

SECTION 5.

SECTION 6.
Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-142, relating to prescribed courses, as follows:
"(a)(1) All elementary and secondary schools which receive in any manner funds from the state shall provide the following course offerings in the manner and at the grade level prescribed by the State Board of Education in its quality core curriculum:
(A) A course of study in the background, history, and development of the federal and state governments and a study of Georgia county and municipal governments; and (B) A course of study in the history of the United States and in the history of Georgia and in the essentials of the United States and Georgia Constitutions, including the study of American institutions and ideals which shall include a study of the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States and the Georgia flag in addition to other institutions and ideals. (2) No student shall be eligible to receive a diploma from a high school unless such student has successfully completed the courses in history and government provided for by this subsection, except as provided in paragraphs (3) and (4) of this subsection. For students moving to Georgia and unable to take the course or courses available to fulfill these requirements in the grade level in which such course or courses are ordinarily offered, the State Board of Education may develop alternative methods, which may include but shall not be limited to an on-line course of study, for such students to learn about and demonstrate an adequate understanding of federal or Georgia history and government. (3) Disabled students who are otherwise eligible for a special education diploma pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-281 shall not be denied this diploma if they have not successfully completed either or both of these courses; provided, however, that their Individualized Education Programs have not specified that the disabled students must enroll in and successfully complete both of these courses. (4) The State Board of Education shall promulgate rules and regulations governing

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the required course of study in the history of Georgia and in the essentials of the Georgia Constitution for students who transfer from another state after having completed the year in which such course or courses are ordinarily offered. The State Board of Education is authorized to provide for exemptions to the required course of study for such students and for students whose parent or parents serve in the armed forces of the United States."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) and paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-151, relating to general and career education programs, as follows:
"(a) The primary purpose for the general and career education programs is to provide the children and youth of Georgia with a quality opportunity to master student competencies uniformly sequenced content standards adopted by the State Board of Education through instruction which is based upon the uniformly sequenced core curriculum."
"(2) It is the policy of this state that the purpose of the primary grades program shall be mastery by enrolled students of the essential basic skills and knowledge which will enable them to achieve more advanced skills and knowledge offered at the higher grade levels. For purposes of funding under this article, the primary grades program shall include grades one, two, and three. To be eligible for enrollment in the first grade of a state supported primary grades program, a child must attain the age of six by September 1, except as otherwise provided by subsection (b) of Code Section 202-150. The State Board of Education shall adopt an instrument or instruments, procedures, and policies necessary to assess the first grade readiness of children enrolled in Georgia's public school kindergarten programs pursuant to Code Section 20-2-281. Readiness information obtained by the instrument or instruments adopted by the state board shall be used by local school systems in concert with teacher recommendations and other relevant information to make appropriate student grade placement decisions. The Department of Education shall develop guidelines for utilization of the instrument or instruments in grade placement decisions and shall provide such guidelines to local school systems. The guidelines shall include information pertinent to consideration of the placement of students who have been identified as being disabled or limited-English-proficient. Whenever the decision is made not to promote a child to the first grade, the local school system shall document the reasons for the decision not to promote, according to guidelines established by the board. The State School Superintendent shall may annually provide a report summarizing the results of the readiness of first grade Georgia public school kindergarten children. No student shall remain in kindergarten for more than two years;"
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (h) of Code Section 20-2154.1, relating to alternative education programs, as follows:

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"(a) It is the policy of this state that the alternative education program shall provide a learning environment that includes the objectives of the quality core curriculum content standards and that the instruction in an alternative education program shall enable students to return to a general or career education program as quickly as possible. Course credit shall be earned in an alternative education program in the same manner as in other education programs. It is the policy of this state that it is preferable to reassign disruptive students to an alternative education program rather than suspending or expelling such students from school." "(h) For the 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 school years, state funding of alternative education programs shall be based upon a full-time equivalent program count that equals 2.5 percent of the sum of the full-time equivalent program count of the middle grades program, the middle school program as defined in Code Section 20-2-290, the high school general education program (grades nine through 12), and the career, technical, and agricultural education laboratory program (grades nine through 12). For the 2002-2003 school year and thereafter, the The amount of state funds appropriated and allocated for the alternative education program provided for in this Code section shall be based on the actual count of students served during the preceding year, except that the count of students served shall not exceed 2.5 percent of the sum of the full-time equivalent program count of the middle grades program, the middle school program as defined in Code Section 20-2-290, the high school general education program (grades nine through 12), and the career, technical, and agricultural education laboratory program (grades nine through 12). Funds earned may be expended in kindergarten and in grades one through 12."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-159.1, relating to focused programs of study, as follows:
"20-2-159.1. No later than July 1, 2013, the Department of Education shall develop, and the State Board of Education shall approve, state models and curriculum framework content standards for the following focused programs of study, as defined in Code Section 202-326, 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;

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(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."
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-2-159.2, relating to coordination between high schools and postsecondary institutions to minimize the need for remedial course work for students in postsecondary institutions, as follows:
"(1) Develop policies to ensure that students who complete the core curriculum master the content standards 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 content standards; and (B) Set the conditions for ensuring college readiness;"
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-159.3, relating to academic core standards to be embedded in career, technical, and agricultural education courses, as follows:
"(a) The competencies and curricula content standards 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 content standards, 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."
SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-160, relating to determination of enrollment by institutional programs, as follows:

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"(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, technical, and agricultural education laboratory program; an individual study course for which no outline of course objectives is prepared in writing prior to the beginning of the course; 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 content standards 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 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 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 13. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (b) and (b.1) of Code Section 202-161, relating to the Quality Basic Education Formula, as follows:
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enrolled, state authorized instructional programs shall have the following program weights and teacher-student ratios:
(1) Kindergarten program ............................................................................. 1.6508 weight and 1 to 15 ratio

(2) Kindergarten early intervention program ................................................ 2.0348 weight and 1 to 11 ratio

(3) Primary grades program (1-3) ................................................................. 1.2849 weight and 1 to 17 ratio

(4) Primary grades early intervention program (1-3).................................... 1.7931 weight and 1 to 11 ratio

(5) Upper elementary grades program (4-5) ................................................. 1.0355 weight and 1 to 23 ratio

(6) Upper elementary grades early intervention program (4-5).................... 1.7867 weight and 1 to 11 ratio

(7) Middle grades program (6-8) .................................................................. 1.0186 weight and 1 to 23 ratio

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(8)(7) Middle school program (6-8) as defined in Code Section 20-2-290 .. 1.1310 weight and 1 to 20 ratio

(9)(8) High school general education program (9-12) ................................. 1.0000 weight and 1 to 23 ratio

(10)(9) Career, technical, and agricultural education

1.1916

laboratory program (9-12).............................................................................. weight and

1 to 20

ratio

(11)(10) Program for persons with disabilities: Category I....................................................................................................... 2.3798
weight and 1 to 8 ratio

(12)(11) Program for persons with disabilities: Category II ..................................................................................................... 2.7883
weight and 1 to 6.5 ratio

(13)(12) Program for persons with disabilities: Category III .................................................................................................... 3.5493
weight and 1 to 5 ratio

(14)(13) Program for persons with disabilities: Category IV.................................................................................................... 5.7509
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(15)(14) Program for persons with disabilities: Category V ..................................................................................................... 2.4511
weight and 1 to 8 ratio
(16)(15) Program for intellectually gifted students: Category VI.................................................................................................... 1.6589
weight and 1 to 12 ratio
(17)(16) Remedial education program ......................................................... 1.3087 weight and 1 to 15 ratio
(18)(17) Alternative education program ...................................................... 1.4711 weight and 1 to 15 ratio
(19)(18) English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) program ............ 2.5049 weight and 1 to 7 ratio
(b.1) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section and the requirements of Code Section 20-2-290, beginning July 1, 2014, a nonvirtual middle school shall have the funding weight included in paragraph (8) of subsection (b) of this Code section for the middle school program, regardless of whether such middle school meets the requirements of Code Section 20-2-290."
SECTION 14. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-181, relating to calculation of program weights to reflect base school size, as follows:
"20-2-181. The calculation of all program weights shall reflect a base size local school system of 3,300 full-time equivalent students. The calculation of program weights for the kindergarten program, the kindergarten early intervention program, the primary grades

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(1-3) early intervention program, the primary grades (1-3) program, the upper elementary grades (4-5) early intervention program, and the upper elementary grades (4-5) program shall reflect a base school size of 450 full-time equivalent students. The calculation of program weights for the middle grades (6-8) program, the middle school (6-8) program, the special education programs, the remedial education program, and the English for speakers of other languages program shall reflect a base school size of 624 full-time equivalent students. The calculation of the program weights for the high school general education program and the high school career, technical, and agricultural education laboratory program shall reflect a base school size of 970 full-time equivalent students. The calculation of program weights for the alternative education program shall reflect a base school size of 100 full-time equivalent students, except that the calculations for secretaries and media personnel shall reflect a base school size of 624 full-time equivalent students."
SECTION 15. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (b) and (c) and paragraph (1) of subsection (i) of Code Section 20-2-182, relating to program weights to reflect funds for payment of salaries and benefits, as follows:
"(b) The program weights for the primary, primary grades early intervention, upper elementary, upper elementary grades early intervention, middle grades, and middle school programs, when multiplied by the base amount, shall reflect sufficient funds to pay at least the beginning salaries of specialists qualified to teach art, music, foreign language, and physical education, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly. (c) The program weights for the kindergarten, kindergarten early intervention, primary, primary grades early intervention, upper elementary, upper elementary grades early intervention, middle grades, middle school, and alternative education programs and the program weights for the high school programs authorized pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-151, when multiplied by the base amount, shall reflect sufficient funds to pay the beginning salaries for at least one school counselor for every 450 full-time equivalent students. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2015 and thereafter, the program weights for the English for speakers of other languages program and the programs for persons with disabilities shall also earn school counselor funding. Further, beginning in Fiscal Year 2016 and thereafter, the program weights for the program for intellectually gifted students and the remedial education program shall also earn school counselor funding. The duties and responsibilities for such school counselors shall be established by the state board to require a minimum of five of the six full-time equivalent program count segments of the counselor's time to be spent counseling or advising students or parents."
"(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:

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(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 ................................................................

28

For school years 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 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 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 16.
Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-184.1, relating to funding for additional days of instruction, as follows:
"(a) The program weights for the kindergarten, kindergarten early intervention, primary, primary grades early intervention, upper elementary, upper elementary grades early intervention, middle grades, middle school, and remedial programs and the program weights for the high school programs authorized pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-151, when multiplied by the base amount, shall reflect sufficient funds to pay the beginning salaries for instructors needed to provide 20 additional days of instruction for 10 percent of the full-time equivalent count of the respective program. Such funds shall be used for addressing the academic needs of low-performing students with programs including, but not limited to, instructional opportunities for students beyond the regular school day, Saturday classes, intersession classes, summer school classes, and additional instructional programs during the regular school day. Following the midterm adjustment, the state board shall issue allotment sheets for each local school system. Each local school system shall spend 100 percent of the funds designated for additional days of instruction for such costs at the system level, which may include transportation costs incurred for transporting students who are attending additional classes funded by these designated funds."

SECTION 17. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-190, relating to professional development centered on state-wide strategic initiatives, as follows:

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"(a) Subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, the State Board of Education shall provide professional development centered on state-wide strategic initiatives. Such strategic initiatives may include, but are not limited to, training on the new common core curriculum content standards, support for under-performing educators, and mentoring programs in specific subject areas."

Reserved.

SECTION 18.

Reserved.

SECTION 19.

SECTION 20.
Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-241, relating to the State School Superintendent, as follows:
"(c) The State School Superintendent shall have the authority to enter into contracts for the amount of $50,000.00 or less on behalf of the Department of Education. The State School Superintendent may delegate to the chief financial officer the authority to execute such contracts on behalf of the State School Superintendent."

SECTION 21.
Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-2-242, relating to local school systems, local units of administration, and local governing bodies, as follows:
"(1) The instructional programs authorized pursuant to Part 3 of this article and the uniformly sequenced core curriculum content standards authorized pursuant to Part 2 of this article are fully and effectively implemented;"

SECTION 22.
Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows: "20-2-244.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Student' means a student who is or was enrolled in a public school in this state. (2) 'Substantial hardship' means a significant, unique, and demonstrable economic, technological, legal, or other type of hardship to the student requesting a variance or waiver. (3) 'Variance' means a modification granted by the State Board of Education to all or part of the literal requirements of a rule to a person who is subject to the rule. (4) 'Waiver' means a decision by the State Board of Education not to apply all or part of a rule to a person who is subject to the rule. (b) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this Code section, the State Board of Education is authorized to grant a variance or waiver to a rule when a student subject to that rule demonstrates that the purpose of the underlying statute upon which the rule is

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based can be or has been achieved by other specific means which are agreeable to the person seeking the variance or waiver and that strict application of the rule would create a substantial hardship to such person. (c) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this Code section, a student who is subject to regulation by a State Board of Education rule may file a petition with the state board requesting a variance or waiver from the state board's rule. In addition to any other requirements which may be imposed by the state board, each petition shall specify:
(1) The rule from which a variance or waiver is requested; (2) The type of action requested; (3) The specific facts of substantial hardship which would justify a variance or waiver for the petitioner, including the alternative standards which the person seeking the variance or waiver agrees to meet and a showing that such alternative standards will afford adequate protection for the public health, safety, and welfare; and (4) The reason why the variance or waiver requested would serve the purpose of the underlying statute. (d) The state board shall grant or deny a petition for variance or waiver in writing no later than 60 days after the receipt of the petition. The state board's decision to grant or deny the petition shall be in writing and shall contain a statement of the relevant facts and the reasons supporting the state board's action. (e) The state board's decision to deny a petition for variance or waiver shall be subject to judicial review in accordance with Code Section 50-13-19. The validity of any variance or waiver which is granted by the state board may be determined in an action for declaratory judgment in accordance with Code Section 50-13-10. (f) This Code section shall not apply, and no variance or waiver shall be sought or authorized, when a state board rule or regulation has been adopted or promulgated in order to implement or promote a federally delegated program. (g) An aggregated report of all waivers granted pursuant to this Code section shall be prepared and shall contain a description of the waiver granted, including a detail of the variance from any rule or regulation, but shall not include any identifying information of the student. (h) The State Board of Education shall not be subject to Code Section 50-13-9.1 with respect to petitions for variances or waivers of rules by students."

Reserved.

SECTION 23.

SECTION 24.
Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-270.1, relating to services to member local school systems by regional educational service agencies, as follows:
"(3) Developing and implementing curricula and instruction of the highest quality possible, including implementing the uniformly sequenced core curriculum content standards adopted by the state board;"

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SECTION 25.
Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-281, relating to assessment of effectiveness of educational programs, as follows:
"20-2-281. (a) The State Board of Education shall adopt a student assessment program consisting of instruments, procedures, and policies necessary to implement the program and shall fund all costs of providing and scoring such instruments, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly. Each local school system may elect to administer, with state funding, nationally norm-referenced instruments in reading, mathematics, science, or social studies in grade three, four, or five and in grade six, seven, or eight, subject to available appropriations, with assistance to such school systems by the State Board of Education with regard to administration guidance, scoring, and reporting of such assessments. The State Board of Education shall review, revise, and upgrade the quality core curriculum content standards. Following the adoption of this revised curriculum such content standards, the State Board of Education shall contract for development of criterion-referenced competency state criterion based tests to measure the quality core curriculum content standards. Such tests in English, and language arts/reading, and, mathematics, and reading shall be administered annually to students in grades three one through eight and such tests in science and social studies shall be administered annually to students in grades three through eight. These tests shall contain features that allow for comparability to other states with whom establishing such comparison would be statistically sound; provided, however, that no such comparison shall be conducted which would relinquish any measure of control over assessments to any individual or entity outside the state. This action shall be completed according to a schedule established by the State Board of Education. A curriculum based assessment shall be administered in grade 11 for graduation purposes. Writing assessments shall be administered to students in grades three, five, eight, and 11 at least one grade at the elementary school level, middle school level, and high school level and may be administered in more than one grade at each level as designated by the State Board of Education. The results of such writing assessments shall provide be provided to students and their parents with performance outcome measures resulting from the administration of such tests. (b) The nationally normed assessments provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall provide students and their parents with grade equivalencies and percentile ranks which result from the administration of such tests. Criterion-referenced State criterion based tests and the high school graduation test provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall provide for results that reflect student achievement at the individual student, classroom, school, system, and state, and national levels. The State Board of Education shall participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and may participate in any other tests that will allow benchmarking this state's performance against national or international performance. The results of such testing shall be provided to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the State Board of Education and shall be reported to the citizens of Georgia. Further, the state

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board shall adopt a school readiness assessment for students entering first grade and shall administer such assessment pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-151. One of the components in the awarding of salary supplements as part of a pay for performance or related plan under this article may be assessments of student achievement. (b.1) The State Board of Education shall notify local school systems and individual schools of the results of the assessment instruments administered under this Code section at the earliest possible date determined by the state board, but not later than the beginning of the subsequent school year. In the event the state board is unable to provide timely results in the first year of implementation of a substantially new assessment instrument, the provisions in paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-283 shall not apply. (c) The State Board of Education shall have the authority to condition the awarding of a high school diploma to a student upon achievement of satisfactory scores on instruments or tests adopted and administered by the state board pursuant to subsection subsections (a) and (f) of this Code section. The state board is authorized and directed to adopt regulations providing that any disabled child, as defined by the provisions of this article, shall be afforded opportunities to take any test adopted by the state board as a condition for the awarding of a high school diploma. Said regulations shall further provide for appropriate accommodations in the administration of such test. Said regulations shall further provide for the awarding of a special education diploma to any disabled student who is lawfully assigned to a special education program and who does not achieve a passing score on said test or who has not completed all of the requirements for a high school diploma but who has nevertheless completed his or her Individualized Education Program.
(d)(1) The State Board of Education shall develop or adopt alternate assessments to be administered to each student receiving special education services pursuant to Code Section 20-2-152 who does not receive instruction in the essential knowledge and skills identified in the quality core curriculum developed pursuant to Code Section 202-140 those students with significant cognitive disabilities, receiving special education services pursuant to Code Section 20-2-152, who cannot access the state adopted content standards without appropriate accommodations to those standards and for whom the assessment instruments adopted under subsection subsections (a) and (f) of this Code section, even with allowable modifications accommodations, would not provide an appropriate measure of student achievement, as determined by the student's Individualized Education Program team. A student's Individualized Education Program may serve as an alternate assessment for that student. (2) A student's Individualized Education Program team shall determine appropriate participation in assessment and identify necessary accommodations in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and state board regulations. (e) The State Board of Education is authorized to adopt rules, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding accommodations and the participation of limited-English-

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proficient students, as defined in Code Section 20-2-156, in the assessments described in this Code section. (f) The State Board of Education shall adopt end-of-course assessments for students in grades nine through 12 for all core subjects to be determined by the state board. For those students with an Individualized Education Program, the student's Individualized Education Program team shall determine appropriate participation in assessments and identify necessary accommodations in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and state board regulations. (g) Under rules adopted by the State Board of Education, the Department of Education shall, subject to appropriations by the General Assembly, release some or all of the questions and answers to each criterion-referenced competency state criterion based test administered under subsection (a) of this Code section and each end-of-course assessment administered under subsection (e) of this Code section after the last time the instrument is administered for a school year. (h) The State Board of Education, through the Department of Education, shall administer the end-of-course assessments for core subject areas as defined by state board policy. The state board shall promulgate a schedule for the development and administration of all end-of-course tests. By the 2015-2016 school year, the State Board of Education shall make all end-of-course assessments available online and shall establish rules and regulations to maximize the number of students and school systems utilizing such online assessments. (i) The Department of Education shall develop study guides for the criterion-referenced state criterion based tests and end-of-course assessments administered pursuant to subsections (a) and (f) of this Code section. Each school system shall distribute the study guides to students who do not perform satisfactorily on one or more parts of an assessment instrument administered under this Code section and to the parents or guardians of such students.
(j)(1) The high school graduation test provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall continue in effect until all high school core subject end-of-course assessments have been developed and implemented, at which time the state board shall discontinue the test according to a schedule to be determined by the state board. (2) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules and regulations requiring the results of core subject end-of-course assessments to be included as a factor in a student's final grade in the core subject course for which the end-of-course assessment is given. (k)(1) In addition to the assessment instruments adopted by the State Board of Education and administered by the Department of Education, a local school system may adopt and administer criterion-referenced or norm-referenced assessment instruments, or both, at any grade level. Such locally adopted assessment instruments may not replace the state's adopted assessment instruments for purposes of state accountability programs, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection. A local school system shall be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred for locally adopted assessment instruments. Students with Individualized

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Education Programs must be included in the locally adopted assessments or provided an alternate assessment in accordance with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. (2) The State Board of Education shall have the authority to grant waivers until Fiscal Year 2003 to local boards of education exempting said boards from the administration of the state criterion-referenced competency tests at any or all of the subject areas and grade levels for which the local board of education implements a locally developed criterion-referenced competency test or tests based on the Quality Core Curriculum which increases the expectations for student achievement beyond that of the applicable state criterion-referenced competency test or tests and meets all other requirements of this Code section, including reliability and validity requirements, with the exception of subsection (g) of this Code section. Local boards of education with such waivers shall submit to the State Board of Education school and local school system score reports of the locally developed criterion-referenced competency tests. (l) In adopting academic skills assessment instruments under this Code section, the State Board of Education or local school system shall ensure the security of the instruments in their preparation, administration, and scoring. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, meetings or portions of meetings held by the state board or a local board of education at which individual assessment instruments or assessment instrument items are discussed or adopted shall not be open to the public, and the assessment instruments or assessment instrument items shall be confidential. (m) The results of individual student performance on academic skills assessment instruments administered under this Code section shall be confidential and may be released only in accordance with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. Section 1232g. (n) Overall student performance data shall be disaggregated by ethnicity, sex, socioeconomic status, disability, language proficiency, grade level, subject area, school, system, and other categories determined by policies established by the Office of Student Achievement. (o) Student performance data shall be made available to the public, with appropriate interpretations, by the State Board of Education, the Office of Student Achievement, and local school system. The information made available to the public shall not contain the names of individual students or teachers. (p) Teachers in grades one through 12 shall be offered the opportunity to participate annually in a staff development program on the use of tests within the instructional program designed to improve students' academic achievement. This program shall instruct teachers on curriculum alignment related to tests, disaggregated student test data to identify student academic weaknesses by subtests, and other appropriate applications as determined by the State Board of Education. (q) The State Board of Education shall consider the passage by a student of an industry certification examination or a state licensure examination which is approved by the State Board of Education or a COMPASS score approved by the State Board of Education when considering whether to grant such student a variance for or a waiver of

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one or more portions of the high school graduation test required by the State Board of Education pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section in order to obtain a Georgia high school diploma; provided, however, that the state board shall not grant a variance to a student unless the student has attempted and failed to pass the relevant portion of the high school graduation test at least four times."
SECTION 26. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-290, relating to organization of schools, middle school programs, and schedule, 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. Schools which house grades six, seven, or eight, or any combination thereof, shall qualify for the middle school program for students; 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. 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)(b) 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 or satisfactory business experience. 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 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) 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; (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

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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 school systems shall comply with subsection (b) of this Code section in order to qualify for the middle school program. (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 fulltime equivalent count for the middle school program in qualified middle schools."
SECTION 27. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-306, relating to honors program and residential high school program, as follows:
"(a) The State Board of Education Office of Student Achievement is authorized to inaugurate continue and administer an honors program for students in the public and private high schools of this state and for resident students who attend a home school study program who have manifested exceptional abilities or unique potentials or who have made exceptional academic achievements. This program shall be conducted during summer months between normal school year terms at institutions of higher learning or other appropriate centers within this state with facilities adequate to provide challenging opportunities for advanced study and accomplishments by such students. The student honors program shall be implemented and operated in accordance with criteria established by the state board Office of Student Achievement, and operating costs shall be paid by the state board Office of Student Achievement from funds made available for this purpose by the General Assembly. The state board Office of Student Achievement is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for operating and sharing the costs of such programs."
SECTION 28. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-314, relating to development of rape prevention, personal safety education, and teen dating violence prevention program, as follows:
"20-2-314. The State Board of Education shall develop, with input from appropriate experts, such as rape crisis centers and family violence shelters, a rape prevention and personal safety education program and a program for preventing teen dating violence for grade eight through grade 12 which are consistent with the core curriculum content standards provided for in Code Section 20-2-140. Local boards may implement such programs at any time and for any grade level local boards find appropriate, and the state board shall encourage the implementation of such programs. In addition, the state board shall

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make information regarding such programs available to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia."
SECTION 29. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (j) of Code Section 20-2-315, relating to the prohibition of gender discrimination, as follows:
"(j) The Department of Education shall may publish an annual report of local school systems to include information regarding expenditures and participation rates for each gender and such other information as the state board and department deem relevant."
SECTION 30. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-319.1, relating to the Georgia Virtual School, as follows:
"20-2-319.1. (a) The State Board of Education is authorized to establish the Georgia Virtual School whereby students may enroll in state funded courses via the Internet or in any other manner not involving on-site interaction with a teacher. Any Georgia student who is age 21 or younger shall be eligible to enroll in the Georgia Virtual School, at no cost to the student. The State Board of Education is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations pertaining to the Georgia Virtual School. Such rules and regulations, if established, shall include, at a minimum, a process for students to enroll in Georgia Virtual School courses and a process whereby a student's grade in the course is reported on the student's transcript. All teachers who provide instruction through the Georgia Virtual School shall be certified by the Professional Standards Commission. A local school system shall not prohibit any student from taking a course through the Georgia Virtual School, regardless of whether the school in which the student is enrolled offers the same course.
(b)(1) The department is authorized to establish a Georgia Virtual School grant account with funds appropriated by the General Assembly. The department shall use funds from this such grant account to pay for costs associated with the Georgia Virtual School incurred by the department, including, but not limited to, actual costs associated with the maintenance of the Georgia Virtual School, such as new course development, credit recovery, blended learning training, and operating a clearinghouse clearing-house, and costs for tuition, materials, and fees for courses taken through the Georgia Virtual School by students in home study programs or private schools in this state. (2) The local school system shall pay to the department costs for tuition, materials, and fees directly related to the approved course taken by a student in its school system through the Georgia Virtual School; provided, however, that in no event shall the amount of tuition charged to and paid by the local school system on behalf of such student exceed $250.00 per student per semester course; and provided, further, that if a student participates in courses through the Georgia Virtual School that are in excess of the maximum number of courses a student may be enrolled in during a school day,

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such student shall be subject to the cost of tuition not to exceed $250.00 per student per semester course. (3) Students in home study programs and private schools in this state may enroll in courses through the Georgia Virtual School at no cost, if appropriations are provided for such purpose in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection. If appropriations are not provided or if appropriations are provided but have been expended for such purpose, students in home study programs and private schools in this state may enroll in courses through the Georgia Virtual School based on availability of slots; provided, however, that such students shall be subject to the cost of tuition not to exceed $250.00 per student per semester course. (c) The Georgia Virtual School shall not be considered a school for purposes of Article 2 of Chapter 14 of this title."
SECTION 31. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-319.3, relating to the online clearing-house of interactive distance learning courses, as follows:
"(2) 'Clearing-house' means the clearing-house established pursuant to subsection (b)(c) of this Code section."
SECTION 32. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-319.4, relating to virtual instruction programs, notice of opportunities, mechanisms for compliance, approved providers, approval status, and curriculum plan, as follows:
"20-2-319.4. (a) Beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, each local school system shall provide opportunities to all students in grades three through 12 enrolled in public schools within its boundaries for participation in part-time and full-time virtual instruction program options. Written notice of such opportunities, including an open enrollment period for full-time students of at least 90 days and not ending earlier than 30 days prior to the first day of the school year, shall be provided directly to parents of all students. The purpose of the program shall be to make quality virtual instruction available to students using online and distance learning technology in the nontraditional classroom. The program shall provide at least three options for:
(1) Full-time virtual instruction for students enrolled in grades three through 12; and (2) Part-time virtual instruction for students enrolled in grades three through 12. A virtual instruction program conducted by a local school system shall include specific provision provisions for at least two full-time options and one part-time option for students enrolled in dropout prevention and academic intervention programs or Department of Juvenile Justice education programs under Code Section 20-2-133. (b) To provide students with the option of participating in virtual instruction programs as required by subsection (a) of this Code section, a local school system may apply one or all of the following mechanisms:

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(1) Facilitate enrollment in the Georgia Virtual School established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.1; (2) Facilitate enrollment in one or more courses pursuant to the clearing-house established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-319.3; (2)(3) Enter into a contract with an approved a provider under subsection (c) of this Code section for the provision of a full-time program under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Code section or a part-time program under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section; or (3)(4) Enter into an agreement with another local school system or systems to allow the participation of its students in an approved virtual instruction program provided by such other local school system or systems. The agreement shall indicate a process for the transfer of funds. Contracts and agreements entered into pursuant to paragraph (2)(3) or (3)(4) of this subsection may include multidistrict contractual arrangements that may be executed by a regional educational service agency for its member school systems. (c) The department shall annually provide local school systems with a list of providers approved to offer virtual instruction programs. To be approved by the department, a provider shall document that it: (1) Possesses prior, successful experience offering online courses to elementary, middle, or high school students, as demonstrated through quantified student performance improvements for each subject area and grade level provided for consideration as instructional program options; (2) Assures instructional and curricular quality through a detailed curriculum and student performance accountability plan that addresses every subject and grade level intended for provision within local school system contracts, including:
(A) Courses and programs that meet the nationally recognized standards for K-12 online learning; (B) Instructional content and services that align with and measure student attainment of proficiency in the state-approved curriculum; and (C) Mechanisms that determine and ensure that a student has satisfied requirements for grade level promotion and high school graduation with a standard diploma, as appropriate; and (3) Publishes, in accordance with disclosure requirements adopted by the State Board of Education, for the general public, as part of its application as a provider, and in all contracts negotiated pursuant to this Code section: (A) Information and data about each full-time and part-time program regarding its curriculum; (B) School policies and procedures; (C) Certification status of all administrative and instructional personnel; (D) Teacher-student ratios; (E) Student completion and promotion rates; and (F) Student, educator, and school performance accountability outcomes. (d) An approved provider shall retain its approved status for a period of five years after

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the date of the department's approval pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section as long as the provider continues to comply with all requirements of this Code section; provided, however, that each provider approved by the department for the 2013-2014 school year shall reapply for approval to provide a part-time program for students in grades three through 12. (e)(c) Each contract entered into pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of this Code section with an approved a provider shall at a minimum set forth a detailed curriculum plan that illustrates how students will be provided services for, and be measured for attainment of, proficiency in state curriculum requirements for content standards for each grade level and subject."
SECTION 33. Said chapter is further amended by repealing Code Section 20-2-319.5, relating to report on assisting local boards of education in acquiring digital learning, and designating said Code section as reserved.
SECTION 34. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (5) of Code Section 20-2-326, relating to definitions relative to the "Building Resourceful Individuals to Develop Georgia's Economy Act," as follows:
"(5) 'Focused program of study' means a rigorous academic core combined with a focus in mathematics and science; a focus in humanities, fine arts, and foreign language; or a coherent sequence of career pathway courses that is aligned with graduation requirements established by the State Board of Education and curriculum requirements content standards established pursuant to Part 2 of this article that prepares a student for postsecondary education or immediate employment after high school graduation."
SECTION 35. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 20-2-329, relating to requirements for high schools that receive a reform grant, 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 content standards 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 36.
Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-690, relating to educational entities and requirements for private schools and home study programs, as follows:
"(c) Parents or guardians may teach their children at home in a home study program which meets the following requirements:
(1) The parent, parents, or guardian must submit within 30 days after the establishment of a home study program and by September 1 annually thereafter a declaration of intent to utilize a home study program to the Department of Education, which shall provide for written or electronic submittal of such declaration of intent; (2) The declaration shall include a list of the names and ages of the students who are enrolled in the home study program, the address where the home study program is located, the local school system in which the home study program is located, and a statement of the 12 month period that is to be considered the school year for that home study program. Enrollment records and reports shall not be used for any purpose except providing necessary enrollment information, except with the permission of the parent or guardian of a child, or pursuant to the subpoena of a court of competent jurisdiction; (3) Parents or guardians may teach only their own children in the home study program, provided the teaching parent or guardian possesses at least a high school diploma or a general educational development diploma, but the parents or guardians may employ a tutor who holds a high school diploma or a general educational development diploma to teach such children; (4) The home study program shall provide a basic academic educational program which includes, but is not limited to, reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science; (5) The home study program must provide instruction each 12 months to home study students equivalent to 180 school days of education with each school day consisting of at least four and one-half school hours unless the child is physically unable to comply with the rule provided for in this paragraph; (6) The parent or guardian shall have the authority to execute any document required by law, rule, regulation, or policy to evidence the enrollment of a child in a home study program, the student's full-time or part-time status, the student's grades, or any other required educational information. This shall include, but not be limited to, documents for purposes of verification of attendance by the Department of Driver Services, for the purposes set forth in subsection (a.1) of Code Section 40-5-22, documents required pursuant to Chapter 2 of Title 39 relating to employment of minors, and any documents required to apply for the receipt of state or federal public assistance; (7) Students in home study programs shall be subject to an appropriate nationally standardized testing program administered in consultation with a person trained in the administration and interpretation of norm reference tests to evaluate their educational progress at least every three years beginning at the end of the third grade and records

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of such tests and scores shall be retained but shall not be required to be submitted to public educational authorities; and (8) The home study program instructor shall write an annual progress assessment report which shall include the instructor's individualized assessment of the student's academic progress in each of the subject areas specified in paragraph (4) of this subsection, and such progress reports shall be retained by the parent, parents, or guardian of children in the home study program for a period of at least three years."
SECTION 37. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-892, relating to contributions by employees, state, and local employers and withholding or deducting employees' contributions for health insurance for public school teachers, as follows:
"(b) As the local employer's share, the local employer shall contribute to the health insurance fund such portion of the cost of such benefits as may be established by the Governor and the board and, in addition thereto, an amount to be established by the board to defray the cost of administration. The board shall determine whether such portion shall be determined based upon a percentage of the total outlay for the salaries of teachers employed by the local employer or determined on an amount per employee electing coverage under the plan based on the coverage elected, in accordance with the appropriation of funds. If a local employer fails to remit the employer's share as calculated by the commissioner, as provided in this Code section, it shall be the duty of the commissioner to notify the State Board of Education of such failure and it shall be the duty of the State Board of Education to, with reasonable promptness, withhold from the employer which has failed to comply all appropriations allotted to such employer until such employer has fully complied with the provisions of this Code section by making remittance of the sums required sufficient state funds as calculated by the commissioner to fully satisfy the outstanding obligation of the local employer to the health insurance fund. Such withheld funds shall be promptly transmitted by the state board to the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 38. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-920, relating to withholding or deducting employees' contributions for health insurance for public school employees, as follows:
"(b) The Department of Education and local school systems shall contribute to the health insurance fund such portion of the costs of such benefits as may be established by the board to maintain the employee contributions consistent with other health insurance plans administered by the board. In the event that the commissioner shall determine that a local employer has failed to contribute the full amount of such portion, as calculated by the commissioner, it shall be the duty of the commissioner to notify the State Board of Education of such failure and it shall be the duty of the State Board of Education to, with reasonable promptness, withhold from the employer which has failed to comply all appropriations allotted to such employer until such employer has

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fully complied with the provisions of this Code section by making remittance of the sums required sufficient state funds as calculated by the commissioner to fully satisfy the outstanding obligation of the local employer to the health insurance fund. Such withheld funds shall be promptly transmitted by the state board to the Department of Community Health."
SECTION 39. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-942, relating to procedure for nonrenewal after acceptance by teacher of school year contract for fourth consecutive school year, as follows:
"(b)(1) A teacher who accepts a school year contract for the fourth consecutive school year from the same local board of education may be demoted or the teacher's contract may not be renewed only for those reasons set forth in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-940. (2) In order to demote or fail to renew the contract of a teacher who accepts a school year contract for the fourth or subsequent consecutive school year from the same local board of education, the teacher must be given written notice of the intention to demote or not renew the contract of the teacher. Such notice shall be given by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery as provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2940. Such notice shall contain a conspicuous statement in substantially the following form:
You have the right to certain procedural safeguards before you can be demoted or dismissed. These safeguards include the right to notice of the reasons for the action against you and the right to a hearing. If you desire these rights you must send to the school superintendent by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery a statement that you wish to have a hearing; and such statement must be mailed to the school superintendent within 20 days after this notice was mailed to you. Your rights are governed by subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-211, Code Section 20-2940, and Code Sections 20-2-942 through 20-2-947, and a copy of this law is enclosed. A copy of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-211, Code Section 20-2-940, this Code section, and Code Sections 20-2-943 through 20-2-947 shall be enclosed with the notice. A teacher who is so notified that he or she is to be demoted or that his or her contract will not be renewed has the right to the procedures set forth in subsections (b) through (f) of Code Section 20-2-940 before the intended action is taken. A teacher who has the right to these procedures must serve written notice on the superintendent of the local board employing the teacher within 20 days of the day the notice of the intended action is served that he or she requests a hearing. In order to be effective, such written notice that the teacher requests implementation of such procedures must be served by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery as provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-940. Within 14 days of service of the request to implement the procedures, the local board must furnish the teacher a notice that complies with the requirements of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-940.

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(3) A teacher is deemed to have accepted a fourth consecutive school year contract if, while the teacher is serving under the third consecutive school year contract, the local board does not serve notice on the teacher by April 15 May 15 that it intends not to renew the teacher's contract for the ensuing school year, and the teacher does not serve notice in writing on the local board of education by May 1 June 1 of the third consecutive school year that he or she does not accept the fourth consecutive school year contract. (4) A teacher who has satisfied the conditions set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection who is subsequently employed by another local board of education and who accepts a second consecutive school year contract from the local board at which the teacher is subsequently employed may be demoted or the teacher's contract may not be renewed only for those reasons set forth in subsection (a) of Code Section 202-940. The provisions set forth in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall likewise apply to such a teacher. (5) A teacher is deemed to have accepted a second consecutive school year contract if, while the teacher is serving under the first school year contract, the local board does not serve notice on the teacher by April 15 May 15 that it intends not to renew the teacher's contract for the ensuing school year, and the teacher does not serve notice in writing on the local board of education by May 1 June 1 of the first school year that he or she does not accept the second consecutive school year contract. (6) Local boards shall make contract offers available to teachers for a minimum tenday review period. A teacher accepts the contract by signing and returning it any time during the ten-day period.
(7)(A) Professional certificated personnel employed by a county or independent local school system that becomes consolidated with or merged into another county or independent local school system as provided in Article 8 of this chapter or otherwise shall retain their employment, except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, in the newly created, or surviving, school system. Said professional certificated personnel shall retain and carry over all the rights already accrued and earned in the professional certificated personnel's prior school system and as set forth in this paragraph. (B) Any reductions in staff due to loss of students or cancellation of programs in the newly created, or surviving, school system necessitated by the consolidation or merger shall be made first in preference of retaining professional certificated personnel on the basis of uniformly applied criteria set forth in local school board policies of the newly created, or surviving, school system."
SECTION 40. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-1160, relating to local board tribunals to determine school law controversies, appeals, and special provisions for disabled children, as follows:
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The appeal shall be in writing and shall distinctly set forth the question in dispute, the decision of the local board, and a concise statement of the reasons why the decision is complained of; and the party taking the appeal shall also file with the appeal a transcript of testimony certified as true and correct by the local school superintendent. The appeal shall be filed with the superintendent within 30 days of the decision of the local board, and within ten days thereafter it shall be the duty of the superintendent to transmit a copy of the appeal together with the transcript of evidence and proceedings, the decision of the local board, and other matters in the file relating to the appeal to the state board. The state board shall adopt regulations governing the procedure for hearings before the local board and proceedings before it. The state board may affirm, reverse, or remand the local board decision or may refer the matter to mediation."
SECTION 41. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of Code Section 20-2-2084, relating to petition for charter schools, requirements of school, governing board membership, and annual training, as follows:
"(2) For petitions for state charter schools with a defined attendance zone, the petitioner shall concurrently submit such petition to the commission, to the local board of education in which the school is proposed to be located, and to each local school system from which the proposed school plans to enroll students. The commission shall not act on a petition unless the local board of education in which the school is proposed to be located denies the petition; provided, however, that such local board shall approve or deny the petition no later than 60 90 days after its submission, as required pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-2064, unless the petitioner requested an extension. Failure to approve or deny such petition by such local board, in violation of Code Section 20-2-2064, shall be deemed a denial for purposes of this paragraph. A local board that has denied a petition for a state charter school shall be permitted to present to the commission in writing or in person the reasons for denial and the deficiencies in such petition resulting in such denial."
SECTION 42. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-2092. (a) The commission shall have the power and authority to incorporate a nonprofit corporation that could qualify as a public foundation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code to aid the commission in carrying out any of its powers and in accomplishing any of its purposes. Any nonprofit corporation created pursuant to this power shall be created pursuant to Chapter 3 of Title 14, the 'Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code,' and the Secretary of State shall be authorized to accept such filing. (b) Any nonprofit corporation created pursuant to this Code section shall be subject to the following provisions:
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(2) Upon dissolution of any such nonprofit corporation incorporated by the commission, any assets shall revert to the commission or to any successor to the commission or, failing such succession, to the State of Georgia; (3) As used in this paragraph, the term 'direct employee costs' means salary, benefits, and travel expenses. To avoid the appearance of undue influence on regulatory functions by donors, no donations to any such nonprofit corporation from private sources shall be used for direct employee costs of the commission; (4) Any such nonprofit corporation shall be subject to all laws relating to open meetings and the inspection of public records; (5) The commission shall not be liable for the action or omission to act of any such nonprofit corporation; and (6) No debts, bonds, notes, or other obligations incurred by any such nonprofit corporation shall constitute an indebtedness or obligation of the State of Georgia nor shall any act of any such nonprofit corporation constitute or result in the creation of an indebtedness of the state. No holder or holders of any such bonds, notes, or other obligations shall ever have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the state nor to enforce the payment thereof against the state. (c) Pursuant to this Code section, the commission may establish a nonprofit corporation to be designated as the State Charter Schools Foundation for the sole purpose of actively seeking supplemental revenue and in-kind goods, services, and property to promote state charter schools and any other purpose of the commission. Funds received by the foundation may be awarded through a competitive grant process administered by the commission. (d) Any nonprofit corporation created pursuant to this Code section shall make public and provide an annual report showing the identity of all donors and the amount each person or entity donated as well as all expenditures or other disposal of money or property donated. Such report shall be provided to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairpersons of the House Committee on Education and the Senate Education and Youth Committee. Any such nonprofit corporation shall also provide such persons with a copy of all corporate filings with the federal Internal Revenue Service."
SECTION 43. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senators Millar of the 40th and Tippins of the 37th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate Education and Youth Committee substitute to HB 897 (LC 33 5645S) by inserting after "standards;" on line 4 the following: to include America's founding philosophy and founding principles in content standards and assessments; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to provide for curriculum content and teacher training; to provide for applicability;

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By inserting after "foundations;" on line 15 the following: to amend Code Section 1-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to American History Month, so as to declare September of each year to be Georgians of Great Character Month;
By inserting between lines 110 and 111 the following: SECTION 6A.
Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows: "20-2-142.1. (a) The General Assembly finds that the survival of the Republic requires that the nation's children, who are the future guardians of its heritage and participants in its governance, have a clear understanding of the founding philosophy and the founding principles of our government, which are found in the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, the Federalist Papers, and the writings of the founders, and an understanding of the preservation of such founding philosophy, principles, and documents. (b) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the 'America's Founding Philosophy and Principles Act.' (c) The State Board of Education shall ensure that any new content standards adopted on and after July 1, 2014, pursuant to Code Section 20-2-141 for 18 week semester courses for students during their ninth through twelfth grade years and all new assessments aligned with such content standards take into consideration the following: (1) America's founding philosophy, to include at least the following: (A) The Creator-endowed unalienable rights of the people; (B) The purpose of government, which is to protect the unalienable rights of the people and to protect the people from violence and fraud; (C) The structure of government, separation of powers, and checks and balances; and (D) The rule of law, with frequent and free elections in a representative government which governs by majority vote within a constitutional framework; (2) America's founding principles, to include at least the following: (A) Federalism-government as close to the people as possible, limited federal government, and strong state and local government; (B) Freedoms of speech, press, religion, and peaceful assembly guaranteed by the Bill of Rights; (C) Rights to private property and freedom of individual enterprise; (D) The innocence of any crime until proven guilty, with right of habeas corpus, and no unreasonable searches, seizures, or cruel and unusual punishment; (E) The right to a speedy trial by a jury of peers, and grand jury indictment of capital crimes before a person can be held to account; (F) The principles of economy in spending, constitutional limitations on government power to tax and spend, and prompt payment of public debt; (G) Economic system of money with intrinsic value;

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(H) The right of people to keep and bear arms, strong defense capability, supremacy of civil authority over military; (I) Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none; (J) Eternal vigilance by 'We the People'; and (K) Founding documents including Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Federalist Papers; and (3) Transformational movements in American history, to include at least the following: (A) The antislavery movement; (B) The Civil Rights movement; (C) Women's suffrage; (D) The contributions of immigrants to American society; and (E) The challenges and history of the Native American population. (d) The Department of Education and local boards of education, as appropriate, shall provide, or cause to be provided, curriculum content which reflects the content standards addressed pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section and the teacher training to ensure that the intent and provisions of this Code section are implemented. Students shall be required to earn a passing grade on semester courses containing such curriculum content as a condition of graduation. (e) This Code section shall apply beginning in school year 2015-2016."
By inserting between lines 1153 and 1154 the following: SECTION 42A.
Code Section 1-4-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to American History Month, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows: "(c) The month of September of each year is designated as Georgians of Great Character Month to encourage the recognition of outstanding persons in Georgia history."
Senator Millar of the 40th offered the following amendment #1a:
Amend amendment 1 (AM 33 1459) to HB 897 by:
Line 59 delete "shall" add "may"
Line 62 from "Students" delete including line 63 - 64.
Renumber
On the adoption of amendment #1a, the President asked unanimous consent.
Senator Crane of the 28th objected.

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On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 23, nays 6, and the Millar amendment #1a to the Millar, Tippins amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.
On the adoption of the amendment #1, there were no objections, and the Millar, Tippins amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted as amended.
Senators Tippins of the 37th, Wilkinson of the 50th and Miller of the 49th offered the following amendment #2:
Amend the substitute to HB 897 (LC 33 5645S) by striking lines 537 through 541 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
be administered in grade 11 for graduation purposes. Writing assessments shall be administered to students in grades three, five, eight, and 11 and may be administered in additional grade levels as designated by the State Board of Education. The results of such writing assessments shall provide be provided to students
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Tippins, et al. amendment #2 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senator Tippins of the 37th offered the following amendment #3:
Amend the Senate Education and Youth Committee substitute to HB 897 (LC 33 5645S) by inserting after "population act provision;" on line 3 the following: to provide for revision of the terms of a flexibility contract under certain circumstances;
By inserting after "foundations;" on line 15 the following: to provide for effective dates;
By inserting between lines 23 and 24 the following: SECTION 1A.
Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 20-2-83, relating to state board approval of local school board flexibility contracts, as follows:
"20-2-83. (a) Upon approval of a proposed contract of a local school system which has requested flexibility, the state board shall enter into such contract with the local board of education. (b) The terms of the contract shall include, but not be limited to, accountability, flexibility, and consequences components as negotiated pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-82 and in accordance with Code Section 20-2-84. (c) Each contract shall be for a term of five years. The terms of the contract may provide for automatic extension of such contract if a local school system has met its accountability requirements. (d) The terms of a contract, including the performance goals and the consequences,

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may be amended during the term of the contract only: (1) If if warranted due to unforeseen circumstances and upon approval of the state board and the local board of education; or (2) If the state board has revised any state accountability or performance measures subsequent to entering into such contract.
(e) Any school system subject to a contract under this article as of July 1, 2013, shall have the right to renegotiate the terms of such contract using the state board approved accountability and performance measures in effect as of July 1, 2014, without penalty or consequence to any existing schools in order to comply with the deadline established in subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-84.3. The state board may add up to one year to any such contract in effect on July 1, 2013, for the purpose of contract renegotiations as provided in this subsection."

By inserting between lines 1153 and 1154 the following: SECTION 42A.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, this Act shall become effective July 1, 2014. (b) Section 1A of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Tippins amendment #3 to the committee substitute was adopted.

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

Bethel of the 54th

Harper of the 7th

Senators Ligon of the 3rd, Hill of the 32nd, Crane of the 28th, McKoon of the 29th and Albers of the 56th offered the following amendment #4:

Amend the Senate Education and Youth Committee substitute to HB 897 (LC 33 5645S) by inserting after "foundations;" on line 15 the following: to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to establish limitations and requirements regarding student data;

By inserting between lines 1153 and 1154 the following: SECTION 42A.
Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended by adding a new article to Chapter 1, relating to general provisions, to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 3
20-1-30. (a) As used in this article, the term:

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(1) 'Department' means the Georgia Department of Education. (2) 'Education institution' means any public early care and learning program, elementary or secondary school, or governing board of a charter school in this state. (3) 'Local school system' means any local board of education, local school system, or governing board of a charter school in this state. (4) 'State agency' means the Georgia Department of Education, the State Board of Education, the Office of Student Achievement, the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, any regional educational service agency, or any other state pre-K through grade 12 education related agency or entity, including any education related foundation or nonprofit entity established by Georgia statute or which derives its authority from Georgia statutes. (5) 'Written consent' means signed and dated consent in written form or by electronic signature given prior to the data collection or disclosure and specifically consenting to the collection or disclosure of specific data. (b) As used in this article, the terms 'directory information,' 'disclosure,' 'education records,' 'eligible student,' 'institution of postsecondary education,' 'parent,' 'party,' 'personally identifiable information,' 'record,' and 'student' shall have the same meaning as those terms are defined in the regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 99.3) promulgated under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act as of January 1, 2014.
20-1-31. (a)(1) The State of Georgia declares that the following information shall not be collected or maintained by a state agency, local school system, or education institution except by written permission of the parent or eligible student: (A) DNA, fingerprint, or retina or iris pattern information; (B) Student or family religious affiliation, beliefs, or practices; (C) Student or family political affiliation, beliefs, or practices; (D) Student or family member sexual orientation or beliefs about sexual orientation; or (E) Student or family gun ownership or usage. (2) No state agency, local school system, or education institution shall pursue or accept any grant that would require the collection or reporting of any of the student information contained in paragraph (1) of this subsection. (b)(1) State agencies, local school systems, and education institutions shall only designate parties that are under their direct control to act as their authorized representatives to conduct any audit or evaluation, or any compliance or enforcement activity in connection with legal requirements that relate to state or school system supported educational programs, when any such audit, evaluation, or activity requires or is used as the basis for disclosure of nondirectory information without the written consent of eligible students or their parents. (2) Nondirectory personally identifiable information that is accessed over the Internet or other public network shall be protected through a secure encrypted protocol. Access through a web browser shall use at a minimum Hypertext Transfer Protocol

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Secure, while access through other means shall use the industry standard encryption technologies applicable to the most sensitive component of the record. (3) Any state agency, local school system, education institution, vendor, contractor, or third party that maintains or has access to nondirectory personally identifiable information from education records shall be responsible for protecting such personally identifiable information, shall use industry standard encryption technologies that meet or exceed federal or industry standards applicable to the most sensitive component of the record, and shall use industry standard physical security protocols for access to hardware containing the data. Unless required by law or court order, any vendor, contractor, or third party to whom personally identifiable information has been disclosed may only use it for noncommercial purposes explicitly authorized in a contract that restricts internal access to such information to individuals with a legitimate education interest, prohibits the redisclosure of such information without prior authorization or consent, requires at least an annual security audit and an acceptable breach notification and breach remediation plan, and articulates the financial obligations of such third party in the event of an actual breach. These requirements shall also apply to any vendor, contractor, service provider, or third party authorized, permitted, or in any way assisted by a state agency, local school system, or education institution to directly or indirectly collect nondirectory personally identifiable information from students without written consent of a parent or eligible student. (4) Except with written consent of a parent or eligible student, no personally identifiable information shall be disclosed by a state agency, local school system, education institution, or contractor of any such entity to any federal agency unless specifically required by federal law or court order, provided that nothing shall prevent the disclosure of personally identifiable information for the sole purpose of securing supplemental funding for local school systems that include military bases. (5) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 20-2-141.1, for federal education grants that require the disclosure of personally identifiable information, the state agency, local school system, or education institution shall ensure that only the elements of data specifically required for such grant be disclosed and that as a condition of disclosure, such information shall not be used for any commercial or noneducational purpose, unless required by court order. (c) All student data shall be stored in a facility owned and controlled by a United States corporation and governed by United States privacy laws. (d) State agencies, local school systems, and education institutions shall disclose upon request from any person a description of the specific fields of data of personally identifiable information from education records maintained by such state agency, local school system, or education institution, directly or through contracts with outside parties. (e) The Department of Education and the Office of Student Achievement shall conduct a privacy impact assessment pursuant to 44 U.S.C. Section 3501, et seq. every five years on the Georgia Longitudinal Data System and any similar state data system maintaining

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education records. The first such privacy impact assessment shall be completed by December 31, 2014, and by December 31 every five years thereafter."

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator Henson of the 41st 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:

Y Albers Y Balfour N Beach E Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane N Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn N Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison E Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H N Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler N Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas
McKoon N Millar N Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer
Sims N Staton N Stone N Tate N Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S
Tippins N Tolleson
Unterman Wilkinson Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 21, nays 28, and the Ligon, et al. amendment #4 to the committee substitute was lost.

Senators Ligon of the 3rd, Hill of the 32nd, McKoon of the 29th, Crane of the 28th and Albers of the 56th offered the following amendment #5:

Amend the Senate Education and Youth Committee substitute to HB 897 (LC 33 5645S) by striking line 77 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"20-2-141.1. (a) Beginning on the effective date of this Code section, the State of Georgia shall retain sole control over the development and revision of the content standards established pursuant to Code Section 20-2-140; provided, however, that this shall not

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apply to courses developed and submitted by local boards of education for approval by the state board. On and after the effective date of this Code section, the state board shall comply with the clear legislative intent for the state to cease its participation in the national standards movement whether such standards originate as federally prescribed content standards or any national or multi-state content standards established by a consortium of states or a third party. The state shall not relinquish any binding control over its content standards as a condition of receiving any grant. (b) No official of the State of Georgia, whether elected or appointed or representing the state in any capacity, shall join, on behalf of the state or a state agency, any consortium, association, or entity or enter into a binding agreement, when such membership or agreement would relinquish any measure of control over standards and assessments, to any individual or entity outside the state. (c) All state education agencies and entities shall annually submit to the General Assembly a detailed report of any educational grant, whether governmental or private, that such agency or entity has applied for or received. The report shall include:
(1) Long-term projections of unfunded costs for both state and local governments for at least four years beyond the end of the grant period; (2) The purpose and effect of the program, including its effect on and interrelationship with any existing program currently operating within this state; (3) Justification for the program and peer reviewed research, if any, that validates the effectiveness of the program; and (4) Any negative effects on the constitutional rights of Georgia citizens, including their right to exercise control over education."
Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd asked unanimous consent that his amendment #5 be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the Ligon, et al. amendment #5 to the committee substitute was withdrawn.
Senators Ligon of the 3rd, Hill of the 32nd, Crane of the 28th, Albers of the 56th and McKoon of the 29th offered the following amendment #6:
Amend the Senate Education and Youth Committee substitute to HB 897 (LC 33 5645S) by striking lines 27 through 33 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(1) Implementing a quality basic education curriculum highly rigorous content standards in public schools state wide which ensures to ensure that each student is provided ample opportunity to develop knowledge and competencies necessary for lifelong learning as well as the competencies needed to maintain good physical and mental health, to participate actively in the governing process and community activities, to protect the environment and conserve public and private resources, and to be an effective worker and responsible citizen of high character based upon a broad liberal arts education that will lead to educated citizens equipped to preserve a self-governing republic of free people who are prepared for postsecondary education and economic self-sufficiency in a globally competitive world;"

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By striking line 40 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: content standards that are age appropriate and comparable in quality to standards of states or nations with highly rated nationally or internationally competitive test results which each student should aspire that each student is expected to master prior to completion of the
By striking lines 44 and 45 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: board shall adopt a uniformly sequenced core curriculum content standards beginning with mathematics and English/language arts for grades students in kindergarten through grade 12 after a robust public process subject to Chapter 14 of Title 50, relating to open meetings, that shall also include an announced public comment period of at least 90 days, during which time public hearings shall take place in each congressional district and additional public comment shall be received by mail or e-mail. Each local unit of administration shall include
By striking lines 49 and 50 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: communities. Each local school system has the authority to develop and adopt its own curricula without constraint.
By striking line 58 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: programs; provided, however, that these institutions do not lower their current standards.
By striking lines 525 through 528 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Education shall review, revise, and upgrade the quality core curriculum content standards at least once every five years in each of the four core subject areas, beginning with mathematics in the first year of review and English/language arts in the second year of review, without any obligation to common standards among any group of states. Following the adoption of this revised curriculum such content standards pursuant to the process established in Code Section 20-2-140, the State Board of Education shall contract for development of criterion-referenced competency state criterion based tests to measure the quality core curriculum content standards. Except as explicitly required by federal law, the state board shall not adopt any assessment that measures or collects psychological, biometric, or affective data. The state board shall provide students the option of taking assessments through nonelectronic means. Such tests
By striking "shall" on line 532 and inserting in its place "may".
By striking line 549 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: classroom, school, system, and state levels. The State Board of Education

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

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Senator Carter of the 42nd objected and called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

Y Albers Y Balfour N Beach E Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane N Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H N Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James N Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas
McKoon Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims N Staton N Stone N Tate N Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S
Tippins N Tolleson Y Unterman
Wilkinson Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 25, nays 26, and the Ligon, et al. amendment #6 to the committee substitute was lost.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Fran Millar

Education and Youth

District 40

Retirement

319-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building Economic Development

Atlanta, GA 30334

Government Oversight

Health and Human Services

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

3/20/2014

Due to business outside the Senate Chamber, I missed the vote on amendment #6 to HB 897. Had I been present, I would have voted Yes.

/s/ Fran Millar District 40

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Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd moved that the Senate reconsider its action in defeating the Ligon, et al. amendment #6 to the committee substitute.

Senator Carter of the 42nd objected.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour N Beach E Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane N Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Dugan N Fort N Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares N Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas
McKoon Y Millar N Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims N Staton N Stone N Tate N Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S
Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman N Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 23, nays 29; the motion lost, and the amendment was not reconsidered.

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 Beach E Bethel Y Burke

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay

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N Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E N Ligon N Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 36, nays 19.

HB 897, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following messages were received from the House through Mr. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment, to the House substitute, to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 288.

By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Harper of the 7th, Chance of the 16th 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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association releases annual financial reports; 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:

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SB 304.

By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Jackson of the 24th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 45 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuing care providers and facilities, so as to provide for continuing care at home; to define certain terms; to provide that a provider with a certificate of authority and the written approval of the commissioner may offer, as a part of the continuing care agreement, continuing care at home and continuing care in which the resident purchases a resident owned living unit; to provide for notices of disclosure statements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following Bills of the House:

HB 804.

By Representatives Lindsey of the 54th, Brockway of the 102nd, Jones of the 62nd, Ramsey of the 72nd and Pak of the 108th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conduct of trial proceedings, so as to repeal provisions relating to the testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed circuit television and persons entitled to be present; to provide for the testimony of individuals under 18 years of age outside the physical presence of an accused in criminal proceedings under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 837.

By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Powell of the 32nd, Golick of the 40th, Maxwell of the 17th, Powell of the 171st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agreements for probation services, so as to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for the supervision of misdemeanor and county and city ordinance offenders by county and municipal probation officers and private probation services providers; to provide for the revocation, modification, and tolling of sentences under certain circumstances by county and municipal courts; to provide for the conditions of probation; to provide for the assessment and collection of costs of probation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 863.

By Representatives Golick of the 40th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Hamilton of the 24th, Dudgeon of the 25th, Pak of the 108th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to offenses against public health and morals, so as to change provisions relating to cruelty to animals and aggravated cruelty to animals; to provide for and change definitions; to clarify provisions relating to justification; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 933.

By Representatives Atwood of the 179th, Knight of the 130th, Stephens of the 164th, Williams of the 168th, Watson of the 166th 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 taxes, so as to remove the sunset for the exemption regarding the sale or use of certain property used in the maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 983.

By Representatives McCall of the 33rd, Roberts of the 155th, England of the 116th and Burns of the 159th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the state sales and use tax, so as to clarify eligible exemptions; to amend Code Section 2-1-5 of the Office Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual license fees for qualified agriculture producers, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Resolution of the House:

HR 1573. By Representative Roberts of the 155th:

A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; and for other purposes.

At 1:10 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand in recess until 1:30 p.m.
At 1:30 p.m. the President called the Senate to order.

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Senator Hill of the 6th asked unanimous consent that HB 749, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 749, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 749. By Representatives Duncan of the 26th, Tanner of the 9th, Martin of the 49th, Golick of the 40th, Pak of the 108th and others:

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 for the crime of cargo theft; to provide for a definition; to provide for penalties; to provide for the crime of unlawful possession or use of a fifth wheel; to amend Code Section 35-3-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation generally, so as to provide the GBI with jurisdiction with regard to cargo theft; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Hill of the 6th.

Senator Hill of the 6th offered the following amendment #1:

Amend HB 749 (LC 29 5935S) by striking "to amend Code Section 35-3-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation generally, so as to provide the GBI with jurisdiction with regard to cargo theft;" on lines 4 through 6, by deleting lines 95 through 99, and by redesignating Sections 4 and 5 as Sections 3 and 4, respectively.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Hill of the 6th 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 Beach Y Bethel
Burke Butler

Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack

Y Mullis Murphy Orrock
Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer

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Y Carter, B Carter, J
Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby
Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Ginn Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 40, nays 0.

HB 749, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

Senator Gooch of the 51st asked unanimous consent that HB 877, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 877, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 877. By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, Sims of the 123rd, Harbin of the 122nd, Prince of the 127th and Smith of the 70th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide local authorities with the ability to regulate the use of personal transportation vehicles upon roadways and designated paths and lanes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Gooch of the 51st.

The Senate Public Safety Committee offered the following substitute to HB 877:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide local authorities with the ability to regulate the use of personal transportation vehicles upon roadways and designated paths and lanes; to revise, delete, and add definitions; to exempt certain motor vehicles from registration and licensing, certificate of title, part identification, and inspection requirements; to provide for vehicle

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identification requirements for personal transportation vehicles; to exempt operators of certain motor vehicles from obtaining a driver's license; to limit liability of local authorities with regard to certain motor vehicles; to provide for the use of certain signage for crossings involving certain motor vehicles; to provide a legislative intent; to provide for authority and standards for local authorities to establish personal transportation vehicle transportation plans; to provide for the acquisition of property by local authorities for personal transportation vehicle lanes or paths; to provide for the types of streets which may be designated for use by personal transportation vehicles; to provide for the manner in which personal transportation vehicles may be driven; 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, is amended in Code Section 40-1-1, relating to definitions relative to motor vehicles, by revising paragraphs (3), (26), (41), and (43.1), by deleting paragraph (32) and designating it as reserved, and by adding new paragraphs (17.1), (33.1), (43.2), and (56.1) to read as follows:
"(3) 'All-terrain vehicle' means any motorized vehicle designed for off-road use which is equipped with three or more nonhighway four low-pressure tires, a seat designed to be straddled by the operator, and handlebars for steering and which is 50 inches or less in width." "(17.1) 'Golf car' or 'golf cart' means any motorized vehicle designed for the purpose and exclusive use of conveying one or more persons and equipment to play the game of golf in an area designated as a golf course. For such a vehicle to be considered a golf car or golf cart, its average speed shall be less than 15 miles per hour (24 kilometers per hour) on a level road surface with a 0.5% grade (0.3 degrees) comprising a straight course composed of a concrete or asphalt surface that is dry and free from loose material or surface contamination with a minimum coefficient of friction of 0.8 between tire and surface." "(26) 'Manufacturer' means a person engaged in the manufacture of vehicles and who has an established place of business in this state. Pertaining to PTVs only, the term 'manufacturer' also means any person engaged in the manufacture of vehicles who does business in this state, including but not limited to any person who makes modifications to a vehicle that are not approved by the original equipment manufacturer and which may adversely affect the safe operation and performance of the vehicle." "(32) 'Motorized cart' means every motor vehicle having no less than three wheels and an unladen weight of 1,300 pounds or less and which cannot operate at more than 20 miles per hour. Reserved." "(33.1) 'Multipurpose off-highway vehicle' means any motorized vehicle having features specifically intended for utility use and having the following characteristics:

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(A) Has the capability to transport persons or cargo or both; (B) Operates between 25 miles per hour (40.2 kilometers per hour) and 50 miles per hour (80.4 kilometers per hour); (C) Has an overall width of 80 inches (2,030 millimeters) or less, exclusive of accessories or attachments; (D) Is designed to travel on four or more wheels; (E) Uses a steering wheel for steering control; (F) Contains a nonstraddle seat; (G) Has a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 4,000 pounds (1,814 kilograms); and (H) Has a minimum cargo capacity of 350 pounds (159 kilograms)." "(41) 'Passenger car' means every motor vehicle, except all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, motor driven cycles, multipurpose off-highway vehicles, personal transportation vehicles, and low-speed vehicles, designed for carrying ten passengers or less and used for the transportation of persons." "(43.1) 'Personal transportation vehicle' or 'PTV' means: (A) Any motor vehicle having no fewer than three wheels and an unladen weight of 1,300 pounds or less and which cannot operate at more than 20 miles per hour if such vehicle was authorized to operate on local roads by a local authority prior to January 1, 2012. Such vehicles may also be referred to as 'motorized carts' in such local ordinances; and (B) any Any motor vehicle:
(A)(i) With a minimum of four wheels; (B)(ii) Capable of a maximum level ground speed of less than 20 miles per hour; (C)(iii) With a maximum gross vehicle unladen or empty weight of 1,375 pounds; and (D)(iv) Capable of transporting not more than eight persons. The term does not include mobility aids, including electric personal assistive mobility devices, 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 or multipurpose off-highway vehicle. (43.2) 'Personal transportation vehicle path' or 'PTV path' means a right of way under the jurisdiction and control of this state or a local political subdivision thereof designated for use by personal transportation vehicle drivers." "(56.1) 'Shared use path' means a pathway physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier and either within the highway right of way or within an independent right of way and used by bicycles, pedestrians, manual and motorized wheelchairs, and other authorized motorized and nonmotorized users."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 40-2-20, relating to exceptions to the registration and licensing requirements for motor vehicles, to read as follows:

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"(b) Subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply: (1) To any motor vehicle or trailer owned by the state or any municipality or other political subdivision of this state and used exclusively for governmental functions except to the extent provided by Code Section 40-2-37; (2) To any tractor or three-wheeled motorcycle used only for agricultural purposes; (2.1) To any vehicle or equipment used for transporting cargo or containers between and within wharves, storage areas, or terminals within the facilities of any port under the jurisdiction of the Georgia Ports Authority when such vehicle or equipment is being operated upon any public road not part of The Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways by the owner thereof or his or her agent within a radius of ten miles of the port facility of origin and accompanied by an escort vehicle equipped with one or more operating amber flashing lights that are visible from a distance of 500 feet; (3) To any trailer which has no springs and which is being employed in hauling unprocessed farm products to their first market destination; (4) To any trailer which has no springs, which is pulled from a tongue, and which is used primarily to transport fertilizer to a farm; (5) To any motorized cart electric powered personal transportation vehicle; or (6) To any moped; or (7) To any golf car."
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-3-4, relating to exclusions for the certificate of title requirement for motor vehicles, to read as follows:
"40-3-4. No certificate of title shall be obtained for:
(1) A vehicle owned by the United States unless it is registered in this state; (2) A vehicle owned by a manufacturer of or dealer in vehicles and held for sale, even though incidentally used on the highway or used for purpose of testing or demonstration; a vehicle owned by a dealer in vehicles but used by any Georgia public or private school for driver education purposes; or a vehicle used by a manufacturer solely for testing; except that all dealers acquiring new vehicles after July 1, 1962, from a manufacturer for resale shall obtain such evidence of origin of title from the manufacturer as the commissioner shall by rule and regulation prescribe; (3) A vehicle owned by a nonresident of this state and not required by law to be registered in this state; (4) A vehicle regularly engaged in the interstate transportation of persons or property for which a currently effective certificate of title has been issued in another state; (5) A vehicle moved solely by human or animal power; (6) An implement of husbandry; (7) Special mobile equipment; (8) A self-propelled wheelchair or invalid tricycle; (9) A pole trailer;

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(10) Motor buses used for the transportation of persons by a street railroad or other company engaged in the operation of an urban transit system over fixed routes; (11) A boat trailer; (12) A homemade trailer; (13) A device used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks or which obtains motive power from fixed overhead electric wires;
(14)(A) A vehicle, other than a mobile home or crane, the model year of which is prior to 1986. (B) The owner of any vehicle which has a valid certificate of title and which becomes subject to the exclusion provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph may retain the certificate of title. Each subsequent transferee of any vehicle covered by subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, for which the certificate of title has been retained, may obtain a certificate of title by complying with Code Section 40-3-32. However, the failure of any subsequent transferee to comply with Code Section 403-32 shall preclude transferees subsequent to that transferee from obtaining a certificate of title. The department shall maintain such records as may be necessary to allow owners to obtain a certificate of title under this subparagraph. No certificate of title authorized to be issued under this subparagraph shall be issued under Code Section 40-3-28.
(C)(i) A security interest in or lien against a vehicle which is subject to the exclusion provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and which arises after such vehicle becomes subject to the operation of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph may be perfected in the same manner as such security interests and liens are perfected on vehicles required by this chapter to have certificates of title. (ii) The transferee of any vehicle which is subject to the exclusion provided for in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, regardless of whether that vehicle has a certificate of title issued pursuant to subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, shall take such vehicle subject to any security interest or lien perfected under this paragraph; (15)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, a trailer with an unladen gross weight of 2,000 pounds or less. (B) The exclusion provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall not apply to a travel trailer or camper, regardless of its unladen gross weight; (16) A vehicle which is not sold for the purpose of lawful highway use; (17) A vehicle with a model year prior to 1963; or (18) A moped; or (19) A personal transportation vehicle."
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-3-30.1, relating to inspections and definitions relative to certificates of title, to read as follows:
"(2) 'Unconventional motor vehicle or motorcycle' means any motor vehicle or motorcycle that is manufactured, including, but not limited to, all-terrain vehicles, off-

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road vehicles, motorized carts, motor driven cycles, and mopeds, and personal transportation vehicles, and that is not in compliance with the following:
(A) Chapter 8 of Title 40, relating to equipment and inspection of motor vehicles; (B) Applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards issued pursuant to 49 U.S.C.A. Section 30101, et seq., unless and until the United States Customs Service and Border Protection Agency or the United States Department of Transportation has certified that the motor vehicle complies with such applicable federal standards; or (C) Applicable federal emission standards issued pursuant to 42 U.S.C.A. Section 7401 through Section 7642, the 'Clean Air Act,' as amended."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 40-4-2, relating to the applicability of the article requiring identification of passenger cars, truck chassis, and components, to read as follows:
"(b) This article shall not apply to motorcycles, personal transportation vehicles, motor driven cycles, school buses, farm tractors, buses, truck tractors, road tractors, trucks, trailers, semitrailers, pole trailers, streetcars, or go-carts or to any vehicle whether selfpropelled or not which is not required to be issued a license plate under the laws of this state."
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"40-4-5.1. (a) On or after July 1, 2014, on every newly manufactured personal transportation vehicle, the manufacturer shall inscribe a permanent, durable, corrosion-resistant name plate or marking which contains a unique serial number, name of manufacturer, model name or code, date code, contact information, nominal system voltage, fuel type, and load capacity. (b) The name plate or marking shall be of a height and width easily readable by the naked eye. The unique serial number may consist of letters, digits, or any combination of letters and digits. (c) The name plate shall be easily accessible for inspection."
SECTION 7. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-20, relating to activity requiring a driver's license, to read as follows:
"(a) No person, except those expressly exempted in this chapter or in Chapter 6 of this title, 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 such person

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produces in court a valid driver's license issued by this state to such person, he or she shall not be guilty of such offenses. 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 8. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (12) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-21, relating to exemptions to the driver's license requirement, to read as follows:
"(12) Any person while operating a motorized cart personal transportation vehicle: (A) On any way publicly maintained for the use of motorized carts personal transportation vehicles by the public and no other types of motor vehicles in accordance with a local ordinance adopted pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 40-6-331 Part 3 or 6 of Article 13 of Chapter 6 of this title; or (B) When crossing a street or highway used by other types of motor vehicles at a location designated for such crossing pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 406-331 or pursuant to a PTV plan authorized by a local authority as described in Part 6 of Article 13 of Chapter 6 of this title."
SECTION 9. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-6-51, relating to restrictions on the use of controlled-access roadways, to read as follows:
"40-6-51. (a) The Department of Transportation by order and local authorities by ordinance may regulate or prohibit the use of any controlled-access roadway within their respective jurisdictions by any class of vehicle or kind of traffic which is found to be incompatible with the normal and safe movement of traffic. (b) The Department of Transportation or the local authority adopting any such prohibition shall erect and maintain official traffic-control devices on the controlledaccess highway on which such prohibitions are applicable, and when such devices are in place no person shall disobey the restrictions stated thereon. (c) For purposes of this Code section, roadways within the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation and roadways within the jurisdiction of local authorities shall be as set forth in Code Section 32-4-1."
SECTION 10. Said title is further amended by revising Part 3 of Article 13 of Chapter 6, relating to motorized carts, to read as follows:
"Part 3 Motorized Carts Personal Transportation Vehicles
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40-6-330.1. Motorized carts may be operated on streets only during daylight hours unless they comply with the equipment regulations promulgated by the commissioner of public safety. (a) All personal transportation vehicles shall be equipped with:
(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 or a combination thereof. (b) The requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to any personal transportation vehicles operated during daylight hours authorized by local ordinances enacted prior to January 1, 2012.
40-6-331. (a) A local governing authority may, by ordinance, designate certain public streets or portions thereof or PTV paths that are under its regulation and control for the combined use of motorized carts PTVs and regular vehicular traffic or the use of motorized carts PTVs and no other types of motor vehicles and establish the conditions under which motorized carts PTVs may be operated upon such streets or portions thereof or PTV paths, including without limitation the conditions under which a person may operate motorized carts PTVs on such designated streets or portions thereof or PTV paths without a driver's license. All operators of PTVs shall be required to possess a valid driver's license except when operating a PTV within a locality whose local authority has enacted an ordinance permitting the use of PTVs or motorized carts on streets without possession of a driver's license prior to January 1, 2012. (b) Such Local authority ordinances may establish operating standards but shall not require motorized carts PTVs to meet any requirements of general law as to registration, inspection, certificate of title, or licensing; provided, however, that a local governing authority may, by ordinance, require the local registration and licensing of such carts PTVs operated within its boundaries at least once every five years for a fee not to exceed $15.00, the license to remain permanently with such cart unless such cart is sold or the license is destroyed. No local authority shall be liable for losses that result from exercising or not exercising inspection powers or functions, including

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failure to make an inspection or making an inadequate or negligent inspection of a PTV. The provisions of this subsection and the authority granted by this subsection shall not apply to motorized carts PTVs owned by golf courses, country clubs, or other such organized entities which own such carts PTVs and make them available to or for use by members or the public on a rental or licensed basis, provided that such motorized carts PTVs are used only on the premises of such golf courses, country clubs, or other such organized entities. (c) Each local governing authority permitting the use of motorized carts PTVs upon the public streets within its jurisdiction shall erect signs on every highway which comprises a part of the state highway system at that point on the highway which intersects the corporate limits of the municipality or boundaries of the county. Such signs shall be at least 24 by 30 inches in area and shall warn approaching motorists that motorized carts PTVs are authorized for use on public streets. All costs associated with such signs shall be funded entirely by the local governing authority. Ordinances establishing operating standards for motorized carts PTVs shall not be effective unless appropriate signs giving notice are posted as required by this subsection.
(d)(1) Motorized carts In jurisdictions where PTVs are permitted or otherwise allowed by state law, PTVs may cross streets and highways that are part of the state highway system only at crossings or intersections designated for that purpose by the Department of Transportation and which are constructed as an active grade crossing in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. PTV crossings shall be indicated by warning sign W11-11 of the Standard Highway Signs and be clearly visible in both directions by vehicles traversing the highway which is being crossed or intersected by PTVs. (2) Motorized carts PTVs may cross streets and highways that are part of a municipal street system or county road system and used by other types of motor vehicles only at crossings or intersections designated for that purpose by the local governing authority having jurisdiction over such system."
SECTION 11. Said title is further amended by revising Part 6 of Article 13 of Chapter 6, relating to personal transportation vehicles, to read as follows:
"Part 6 Personal Transportation Vehicles Vehicle Transportation Plan
40-6-363. The purpose of this part shall be to authorize any local authority to establish a personal transportation vehicle transportation plan for roadways and streets within the local authority's jurisdiction. It is the intent of the General Assembly that these plans be designed and developed to best serve the functional travel needs of the jurisdiction and to have the physical safety of the personal transportation vehicle occupants and their property as a major planning component. No local authority shall be liable for losses

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resulting from exercising or not exercising its authority to adopt a personal transportation vehicle transportation plan, failing to adopt such plan, making an inadequate plan, or negligently adopting such plan.
40-6-364. As used in this part, the term:
(1) 'Personal transportation vehicle lane' or 'PTV 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 personal transportation vehicles. Such PTV lanes shall at a minimum meet accepted guidelines, recommendations, and criteria with respect to planning, design, operation, and maintenance as set forth in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Safety Manual. (2) 'Personal transportation vehicle transportation plan' or 'PTV plan' means a detailed guide for the operation of personal transportation vehicles upon local streets and road segments passed by a local authority through ordinance or resolution. (3) 'Plan area' means the territory designated by a local authority in a personal transportation vehicle transportation plan that provides for use of personal transportation vehicles and may include privately owned land upon the consent of the landowner.
40-6-365. (a) A local authority may, by ordinance or resolution, adopt a PTV plan. (b) Prior to the enactment of a PTV plan, a local authority shall submit the plan to any agency having traffic law enforcement responsibilities in the plan area and allow for input and comment upon the PTV plan. (c) A PTV plan shall:
(1) Establish minimum general design criteria for the development, planning, and construction of separated PTV lanes, including, but not limited to, the design speed of the facility, the space requirements of the personal transportation vehicle, and roadway design criteria. This paragraph shall not apply if a local authority's governing body and the law enforcement agency with primary traffic jurisdiction over the street in question concludes that the street or roadway segment is suitable to safely accommodate both regular vehicular traffic and personal transportation vehicles but shall be governed by the requirements listed in Code Section 40-6-368; (2) Establish uniform specifications and symbols for signs, markers, and traffic control devices consistent with the most current version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices to control personal transportation vehicle traffic; to warn of dangerous conditions, obstacles, or hazards; to designate the right of way between personal transportation vehicles, other motor vehicles, and bicycles; to state the nature and destination of the PTV lane; and to warn pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists of the presence of personal transportation vehicle traffic; (3) Include a permitting process for personal transportation vehicles operating within the plan area. Such permitting process may include, but is not limited to,

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requirements regarding permit posting, permit renewal, operator education, and liability insurance. Local authorities may require a personal transportation vehicle to be permitted at least once every five years for a fee not to exceed $15.00; (4) Establish minimum safety criteria for personal transportation vehicle operators, including, but not limited to, requirements relating to personal transportation vehicle maintenance and personal transportation vehicle safety. Unless otherwise allowed by law under local ordinance established prior to January 1, 2012, as authorized by Part 3 of this article, operators shall be required to possess a valid driver's license and comply with the financial responsibility requirements for passenger vehicle operators; (5) Establish restrictions limiting the operation of personal transportation vehicles to PTV lanes, paths, or other approved streets or road segments in the plan area; and (6) Provide that any person operating a personal transportation vehicle in the plan area in violation of the PTV plan is guilty of an infraction punishable by a fine as established by law. (d) A PTV plan may include, but is not limited to, the following elements: (1) Route selection, which includes a finding that the route will accommodate personal transportation vehicles without an adverse impact upon traffic safety, and will consider, among other things, the travel needs of commuters and other users; (2) Transportation interfacing, which shall include, but not be limited to, coordination with other modes of transportation; (3) Community involvement in planning; (4) Flexibility and coordination with long-range transportation planning; (5) Provision for personal transportation vehicle related facilities including, but not limited to, special access points, charging stations, and personal transportation vehicle crossings; (6) Provisions for parking facilities, including, but not limited to, community commercial centers, golf courses, public areas, parks, and other destination locations; and (7) Provisions for special paving, road markings, signage and striping for PTV lanes, road crossings, parking, and circulation. (e) A PTV plan shall not include the use of any state highway, or any portion thereof, or the operation of personal transportation vehicles except that a crossing of, or a PTV lane along, a state highway may be included in the plan if consistent with accepted guidelines, recommendations, and criteria with respect to planning, design, signage, operation, and maintenance of shared use paths or PTV lanes as set forth in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Safety Manual.
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40-6-367. (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 PTVs 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.
40-6-368. Any street or highway segment upon which the joint use by regular vehicle traffic and personal transportation vehicles is permitted shall:
(1) Have speed limits of 25 miles per hour or less, as established by an engineering and traffic survey; and (2) Have been determined by a qualified traffic engineer to accommodate personal transportation vehicles without adversely impacting traffic safety or the travel needs of commuters and other users.
40-6-369. (a) All personal transportation vehicles authorized by a PTV plan to operate on a street, road segment, or PTV lane are entitled to full use of a lane, and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such manner as to deprive a personal transportation vehicle of the full use of a lane. (b) The operator of a personal transportation vehicle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. (c) No person shall operate a personal transportation vehicle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. (d) Personal transportation vehicles shall not be operated two or more abreast in a single lane.

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40-6-369.1. Personal transportation vehicles shall only be operated on highways where the posted speed limit does not exceed 25 miles per hour. The operator of a personal transportation vehicle shall not operate such vehicle on any highway where the posted speed limit exceeds 25 miles per hour."
SECTION 12. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-6-371, relating to powers of local authorities relative to rules of the road, to read as follows:
"40-6-371. (a) This chapter shall not be deemed to prevent local authorities with respect to streets and highways under their jurisdiction and within the reasonable exercise of the police power from:
(1) Regulating or prohibiting stopping, standing, or parking; (2) Regulating traffic by means of police officers or official traffic-control devices; (3) Regulating or prohibiting processions or assemblages on the highways; (4) Designating particular highways or roadways for use by traffic moving in one direction as authorized in Code Section 40-6-47; (5) Establishing speed limits for vehicles in public parks, notwithstanding any provisions of law establishing a minimum speed limit for an area outside an urban or residential district; (6) Designating any highway as a through highway or designating any intersection or junction of roadway as a stop or yield intersection or junction; (7) Requiring the registration and inspection of bicycles, including the requirement of a registration fee; (8) Designating any highway intersection as a 'yield right of way' intersection and requiring vehicles facing a 'yield right of way' sign to yield the right of way to other vehicles; (9) Regulating or prohibiting the turning of vehicles or specified types of vehicles; (10) Altering or establishing speed limits as authorized by law; (11) Designating no-passing zones as authorized in Code Section 40-6-46; (12) Prohibiting or regulating the use of controlled-access roadways by any class of vehicle or kind of traffic as authorized in Code Section 40-6-51; (13) Prohibiting or regulating the use of heavily traveled streets by any class of vehicle or kind of traffic found to be incompatible with the normal and safe movement of traffic; (14) Establishing minimum speed limits as authorized by law; (15) Designating hazardous railroad grade crossings as authorized in Code Section 40-6-141; (16) Designating and regulating traffic on play streets; (17) Regulating persons propelling push carts; (18) Regulating persons upon skates, coasters, sleds, and other toy vehicles; (18.1) Regulating the operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices,

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provided that such regulations are no less restrictive than those imposed by Part 2A of Article 13 of this chapter; (18.2) Regulating the operation of personal transportation vehicles, provided that such regulations comply with Parts 3 and 6 of Article 13 of this chapter; (19) Adopting and enforcing such temporary or experimental regulations as may be necessary to cover emergencies or special conditions; or (20) Adopting such other traffic regulations as are specifically authorized by this chapter. (a.1) No fine imposed by a local authority for violation of an ordinance or regulation for conduct which constitutes a violation of a provision of this chapter shall exceed any maximum fine specified by this chapter for such violation. (b) No local authority shall erect or maintain any official traffic-control device at any location so as to require the traffic on any state highway to stop before entering or crossing any intersecting highway unless approval in writing has first been obtained from the Department of Transportation of the State of Georgia. If this issue is on trial in a civil or criminal action, the proper authority shall be presumed. (c) No ordinance or regulation enacted under paragraph (4), (5), (6), (8), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (17), or (18), or (18.2) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be effective until official traffic-control devices giving notice of such local traffic regulations are erected upon or at the entrances to the highway or the part thereof affected as may be most appropriate."
SECTION 13. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-8-1, relating to the applicability of the article relative to equipment and inspection of motor vehicles, to read as follows:
"40-8-1. (a) This article shall not apply to implements of husbandry, road machinery, road rollers, farm tractors, or three-wheeled motorcycles used only for agricultural purposes, except when expressly made applicable. This article shall not apply to motorized carts personal transportation vehicles. (b) Nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit the use of additional parts and accessories on any vehicle, which use is not inconsistent with the provisions of this article."
SECTION 14. 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 Beach Y Bethel
Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby
Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper
Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Mullis Y Murphy
Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 0.

HB 877, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Unterman of the 45th asked unanimous consent that HB 914, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 914, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 914. By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Chandler of the 105th, Oliver of the 82nd, Welch of the 110th and Evans of the 42nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child abuse and deprivation records, so as to provide that school personnel who are required to report child abuse shall be notified by the department or governmental child protective agency upon receipt of such report and upon completion of its investigation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Unterman of the 45th.

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The Senate Health and Human Services Committee offered the following substitute to HB 914:
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 provide that certain school personnel who are required to report child abuse shall be notified by the department or governmental child protective agency upon receipt of such report and upon completion of its investigation; to provide for the bidding out of child welfare services state wide through contracts with community based providers; to provide for definitions; to provide for qualifications for contractors; to provide for contract standards; to provide for a review; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; 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 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to social services, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 49-5-41, relating to persons and agencies permitted access to records, by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:
"(5.1) Within 24 hours of a school employee making a report of suspected child abuse pursuant to Code Section 19-7-5, the department or governmental child protective agency that received such report shall acknowledge, in writing, the receipt of such report to the reporting individual. Within five days of completing the investigation of the suspected child abuse, the department or governmental child protective agency shall disclose, in writing, to the school counselor for the school such child was attending at the time of the reported child abuse, advising as to whether the suspected child abuse was confirmed or unconfirmed. If a school does not have a school counselor, such disclosure shall be made to the principal;"
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Chapter 2, relating to the Department of Human Services, by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 3
49-2-30. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Applicant' means a faith based or community based organization that seeks to provide child welfare services under this article. (2) 'Child welfare services' means adoption, family preservation, independent living,

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emergency shelter, residential group care, foster care, therapeutic foster care, intensive residential treatment, foster care supervision, case management, postplacement supervision, and family reunification. (3) 'Commission' means the Child Welfare Services Planning Commission. (4) 'Division' means the Division of Family and Children Services. (5) 'Lead agency' means a faith based or community based agency selected under this article to manage and provide child welfare services.
49-2-31. (a) There shall be created the Child Welfare Services Planning Commission. The commission shall be composed of 11 members, who shall represent local community participation and input through community based providers, foster parents, members of the faith community, adults who were provided care in Georgia's foster care system, and child advocacy organizations that are currently under contract with the division to furnish foster care and adoption services. Members of the commission shall be appointed as follows: five shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Governor, three shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Lieutenant Governor, and three shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (b) The commission, with advice from the division, shall submit a plan to the Governor and the General Assembly to competitively bid the provision of child welfare services through fixed price contracts with a limited number of lead agencies. Each lead agency shall represent a community equal to one or more of the 15 service regions of the division. The plan shall be submitted by January 1, 2015, and shall be phased in over a two-year period beginning July 1, 2015. (c) In cooperation with the commission, the division shall seek approval of a federal Title IV-E Waiver Demonstration Project through the Administration for Children and Families of the United States Department of Health and Human Services to implement and receive fixed funding to accomplish the purposes of this article. (d) The commission should be guided by the following principles in designing the plan to competitively bid the provision of child welfare services with lead agencies:
(1) Each lead agency should have the ability to manage or provide all necessary child welfare services through a local network of providers, but the lead agency should directly provide no more than 35 percent of all child welfare services in the region; (2) Each lead agency should have the ability to ensure continuity of care from entry to exit for all children referred from the protective investigation and court systems, along with the capability and willingness to demonstrate accountability for meeting the outcomes and performance standards related to child welfare services established by the Governor and the General Assembly; (3) Each lead agency should receive payment by the division of a reasonable monthly administrative rate to operate the lead agency and a case rate per child calculated as the total appropriated funds allocated for child welfare services during the prior fiscal year divided by the monthly average number of children served in the same fiscal

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year, but there should be a penalty with the case rate per child for the lead agency as regards children who return to the lead agency for foster care within 12 months of achieving permanency, either through reunification, permanent guardianship, or adoption; (4) The division should retain responsibility for the quality of contracted services and programs and should ensure that services are delivered in accordance with applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. The division should monitor and maintain accountability for the lead agency contracts through standard provisions including, but not limited to, termination in the event of default by the lead agency or lack of sufficient funding for the child welfare services; (5) Each lead agency should give a hiring preference to persons employed by the division in the provision of child welfare services whose positions might shift to lead agencies under this article if the employee meets the lead agency's qualifications; (6) The division should not transfer services to a lead agency until the division, in consultation with the local community, has conducted a readiness assessment of the region and lead agency to ensure the lead agency is prepared to deliver and be accountable for such services. The readiness assessment should evaluate the operational ability of the region and lead agency based on a set of uniform criteria developed in consultation with currently operating faith based and community based organizations and reflecting national accreditation standards, which evaluate programmatic, financial, technical assistance, training, and organizational competencies, along with criteria reflective of the priorities of the local community; and (7) The division, in consultation with the lead agencies, should establish a quality assurance program for competitively bid services based on nationally recognized standards and should report to the public on a monthly basis each lead agency's performance on federal outcome measures and outcome measures established by the Governor and the General Assembly. The report should be made available, at a minimum, in a conspicuous location on the division's website. (e) This article shall cease to be effective if the Administration for Children and Families of the United States Department of Health and Human Services does not approve a federal Title IV-E Waiver Demonstration Project to implement and receive fixed funding to accomplish the purposes of this article."
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.

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Senator Unterman of the 45th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate Health and Human Services Committee substitute to HB 914 (LC 37 1791S) by deleting lines 26 through 104 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"49-2-18. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Child welfare services' means those services relating to programs and protection for children and youth conducted pursuant to Chapter 5 of this title, including, but not limited to, adoption services, family preservation, independent living, emergency shelter, residential group care, foster care, therapeutic foster care, intensive residential treatment, foster care supervision, case management services, post-placement supervision, and family reunification; provided, however, that child welfare services shall not include child protection investigations. (2) 'Division' means the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services. (b) Beginning July 1, 2015, the division shall conduct a three-year pilot program for the purpose of evaluating whether child welfare services should be privatized statewide. The pilot program shall be established in three of the 15 regional service areas identified by the division. The division should establish the pilot program in diverse areas of the state. The division shall use a competitive bidding process to contract with a single community based organization, which may be faith based, to administer all child welfare services for all children in each region either directly or through a local network of providers; provided, however, that the services provided directly by that community based organization shall not exceed 35 percent of all child welfare services in the region. The competitive bidding process shall be developed with input from community based providers, foster parents, members of the faith community, and child advocacy organizations. (c) There shall be created the Child Welfare Pilot Program Commission. The commission shall be composed of seven members and shall be appointed as follows: three shall be appointed by the Governor; two shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; and two shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The commission shall advise the division on the design and implementation of the pilot program and the competitive bidding process for the provision of child welfare services through contracts with community based organizations, including a federal Title IV-E Waiver Demonstration Project for fixed funding if necessary. (d) The division shall retain responsibility for the quality of contracted services and programs and shall ensure that services are delivered in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and in adherence to nationally recognized child welfare performance outcome measures. Each community based organization in the administrator role should receive payment by the division of a reasonable monthly administrative rate and a case rate per child calculated as the total appropriated funds

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allocated for child welfare services during the prior fiscal year divided by the monthly average number of children served in the same fiscal year. (e) The division shall evaluate the pilot program and submit a report regarding quality performance, outcome measure attainment, and cost efficiency results to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives no later than January 1, 2018. Such report shall also include recommendations as to the expansion of the pilot program statewide and identification of services which should be included in privatization efforts. Beginning July 1, 2018, this pilot program shall be expanded to all remaining 12 regions statewide over the following two years. The division shall be authorized to establish such rules and regulations in order to execute the pilot program."

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Unterman amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.
On the adoption of the substitute as amended, the President asked unanimous consent.
Senator Henson of the 41st objected.
On the adoption of the substitute as amended, the yeas were 34, nays 13, 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby
Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James
Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 10.
HB 914, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.
Senator Hill of the 32nd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.
Senator Bethel of the 54th asked unanimous consent that HB 761, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.
The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 761, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.
HB 761. By Representatives Riley of the 50th, Battles of the 15th, Wilkerson of the 38th, Greene of the 151st, Buckner of the 137th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law, so as to change references to certain Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statements relative to the definition of annual required contribution; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Bethel of the 54th.
The following Fiscal Notes, as required by law, were read by the Secretary:

Department of Audits and Accounts
270 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 1-156 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
GREG S. GRIFFIN State Auditor (404) 656-2174
January 14, 2014
The Honorable Lynne Riley State Representative State Capitol, Room 109 Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification House Bill 761 (LC 21 2302)
Dear Representative Riley:
This bill would amend provisions under the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law as they relate to the annual required employer contribution. Specifically, this bill would remove all references to the Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statements No. 25 and No. 27. This bill would then change to definition of annual required contribution to mean the `contribution determined in accordance with accepted actuarial procedures as prescribed by the Actuarial Standards Board of the American Academy of Actuaries' and also change the corresponding cross-references, as necessary.
This is to certify that this bill is a nonfiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.
Respectfully,
/s/ Greg S. Griffin State Auditor

Department of Audits and Accounts
270 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 1-156 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
GREG S. GRIFFIN State Auditor (404) 656-2174
February 5, 2014
The Honorable Lynne Riley State Representative State Capitol, Room 109 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification Substitute to House Bill 761 (LC 21 2402S)

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Dear Representative Riley:

This substitute bill would amend provisions under the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law as they relate to the annual required employer contribution. If this legislation is enacted, this bill would change the definition of annual required contribution to specify that the annual required contribution will be determined based on the Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statements No. 25 and 27 that were in effect on June 15, 2013. This substitute bill would also change corresponding crossreferences, as necessary.

This is to certify that this substitute bill is a nonfiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.

Respectfully,

/s/ Greg S. Griffin 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims
Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 53, nays 0.
HB 761, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Senator Unterman of the 45th asked unanimous consent that HB 885, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.
The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 885, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.
HB 885. By Representatives Peake of the 141st, Watson of the 166th, Channell of the 120th, Kaiser of the 59th, Gravley of the 67th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the use of cannabis for treatment of cancer and glaucoma, so as to provide for continuing research into the benefits of medical cannabis to treat certain conditions; to provide for the continuation of the Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Program; to provide for selection of academic medical centers to conduct the research; to provide for expansion of the review board and its duties; to establish the responsibilities of academic medical centers; to provide for the testing, storing, and dispensing by the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; 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 885:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 5 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the use of cannabis for treatment of cancer and glaucoma, so as to provide for continuing research into the benefits of medical cannabis to treat certain conditions; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for the continuation of the Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Program; to provide for definitions; to provide for selection of academic medical centers to conduct the research; to provide for expansion of the review board and its duties; to establish the responsibilities of academic medical centers; to provide for the selection of approved pediatric neurologists; to provide for storage and distribution of research medical cannabis by the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency; to provide for immunity; to provide for employer and employee rights and obligations; to amend Article 1 of Chapter

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24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, so as to provide for certain insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations; to provide for premium cap and other conditions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. WHEREAS, the General Assembly finds and declares that clinical research has shown certain benefits arising from the utilization of medical research cannabis and, most recently, significant benefits of a particular strain delivered orally for the treatment of seizure disorders among children.
WHEREAS, nothing in this legislation should be construed as encouraging or sanctioning the use of marijuana or controlled substances in a manner which violates the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, nor is this legislation to be construed as any intent of the General Assembly to be moving in the direction of the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana or other controlled substances.
SECTION 2. Article 5 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the use of cannabis for treatment of cancer and glaucoma, is amended by revising the article as follows:
"ARTICLE 5
43-34-120. This article shall be known and may be cited as the 'Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research 'Haleigh's Hope Act.'
43-34-121. (a) The General Assembly finds and declares that the potential medicinal value of marijuana has received insufficient study due to a lack of financial incentives for the undertaking of appropriate research by private drug manufacturing concerns. Individual physicians cannot feasibly utilize marijuana in clinical trials because of federal governmental controls which involve expensive, time-consuming approval and monitoring procedures this legislation's purpose is the compassionate potentially lifesaving use of medical cannabis and is not intended to sanction, encourage, or otherwise be construed as a movement in the direction of the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana or other controlled substances. Clinical research performed over the past decades continues to show benefits arising from certain forms of medical cannabis.

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Presently there are in excess of one million United States medical cannabis patients and an increasing number of physicians are recommending the therapeutic use of cannabis to their patients in accordance with their respective state law. New extracts and compounds have been developed demonstrating that cannabidiol, one of the most prevalent nonpsychoactive cannabinoids, has significant health and wellness benefits as shown by recent publication of the positive treatment of certain seizure disorders afflicting children. (b) The General Assembly further finds and declares that limited continuing studies throughout the nation indicate that marijuana cannabis and certain of its derivatives possess valuable and, in some cases, unique therapeutic properties, including the ability to relieve nausea and vomiting which routinely accompany chemotherapy and irradiation used to treat cancer patients. Marijuana Cannabis also may be effective in reducing intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients who do not respond well in adjunct to conventional medications. Cannabis derivatives have also been shown to be effective in the treatment of seizure disorders. (c) The General Assembly further finds and declares that, in enabling individual physicians and their patients to participate in a state-sponsored program for the investigational use of marijuana cannabis and its derivatives, qualified physicians and surgeons throughout the state academic medical centers will be able to study the benefits of the drug in a controlled clinical setting, and additional knowledge will be gained with respect to dosage and effects. (d) It is the intent of the General Assembly in enacting this article to permit research into the therapeutic and treatment applications of marijuana cannabis and its derivatives in cancer, and glaucoma, and seizure disorder patients. This would allow qualified physicians and academic medical centers approved by the Patient Qualification Review Board created by Code Section 43-34-124 to provide authorize use of the drug on a compassionate basis to seriously ill persons suffering from the severe side effects of chemotherapy or radiation treatment, and to persons suffering from glaucoma who are not responding to conventional treatment, and to persons suffering from seizure disorders, which persons would otherwise have no lawful access to it. It is the further intent of the General Assembly to facilitate clinical trials of marijuana cannabis and its derivatives, particularly with respect to persons suffering from cancer, and glaucoma, and seizure disorders who would be benefited by medically benefit from use of the drug. (e) This article is limited to clinical trials and research into therapeutic applications of marijuana cannabis only for use in treating glaucoma, and in treating the side effects of chemotherapeutic agents and radiation, and utilizing medical cannabis for the treatment of seizure disorders and should not be construed as either authorizing, encouraging, or sanctioning the social use of marijuana or other controlled substances in violation of the Controlled Substances Act. Nothing in this article shall be construed to encourage the use of marijuana in lieu of or in conjunction with other accepted medical treatment, but only as an adjunct to such accepted medical treatment.

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43-34-122. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Academic medical center' means a research hospital that operates a medical residency program for physicians and conducts research that involves human subjects, including medical schools within the state that conduct translational research or clinical research programs. (1)(2) 'Board' means the Georgia Composite Medical Board. (3) 'Cannabis' means any extract derived from any plant of the genus cannabis and which contain cannabinols and cannabidiols which has a purity of at least 5 percent or higher cannabidiol in combination with 2 percent or less of tetrahydrocannabinols as defined by paragraph (3) of Code Section 16-13-21, that is delivered to the patient in the form of a liquid, pill, or injection or other delivery method approved by the board but which does not include smoking. (4) 'Designated caregiver' means a person who has been approved by the board to assist with a qualifying patient's medical use of cannabis, provided that any person approved as a designated caregiver shall be not less that 21 years of age and shall not have been convicted of a felony under the laws of this state, any other state, or the United States including its territories, possessions, and dominions. No person approved as a designated caregiver may assist more than five qualifying patients with the medical use of cannabis. (2)(5) 'Marijuana' means marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinol, as defined or listed in Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16. (6) 'Patient' means a person who has been certified by the board and admitted to the program pursuant to Code Section 43-34-123. (3)(7) 'Physician' means a person licensed to practice medicine pursuant to Article 2 of this chapter and approved under this article to administer cannabis, including but not limited to a pediatric neurologist. (4)(8) 'Program' means the Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Program established pursuant to Code Section 43-34-123. (5)(9) 'Review board' means the Patient Qualification Review Board established pursuant to Code Section 43-34-124. (10) 'Smoking' means inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted marijuana or cannabis product including cigarettes, cigars, or other product prepared in such manner as to be suitable for smoking in a cigarette, cigar, pipe, or similar device.
43-34-123. (a) There is established under the Georgia Composite Medical Board the Controlled Substances Therapeutic Research Program, which shall be administered by the board. Under the program, the board shall act as a sponsor of state-wide investigational studies, utilizing as drug investigators individual physicians or academic medical centers who elect to participate in accordance with the rules, regulations, guidelines, and protocols developed adopted by the board. Such guidelines and protocols shall be designed to ensure that stringent security and record-keeping requirements for research

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drugs cannabis are met and that participants in the program meet those research standards necessary to establish empirical bases for the evaluation of marijuana cannabis as a medically recognized therapeutic substance. The board shall promulgate such rules, and regulations, guidelines, and protocols as it deems necessary or advisable to administer the program. In promulgating such guidelines, protocols, rules, and regulations, the board shall take into consideration those pertinent rules and regulations promulgated by the Federal United States Drug Enforcement Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Institute on Drug Abuse. (b) The program shall be limited to patients who are certified to the board by a physician or academic medical center as being:
(1) Cancer patients involved in a life-threatening situation in which treatment by chemotherapy or radiology has produced severe side effects; or (2) Glaucoma patients who are not responding to conventional controlled substances; or (3) Seizure disorder patients. (c) No patient may be admitted to the program without full disclosure by the physician or academic medical center of the experimental nature of the program and of the possible risks and side effects of the proposed treatment. (d) The cost of any blood test required by the federal Food and Drug Administration prior to entrance into the program shall be paid by the patient seeking entrance into the program or through the program, donated research or study funds, or other funding. (e) Except as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 43-34-127, only Only the following persons shall have access to the names and other identifying characteristics of patients in the program for whom marijuana cannabis has been prescribed under this article: (1) The board; (2) The review board created by Code Section 43-34-124; (3) The Attorney General or his or her designee; (4) Any person directly connected with the program who has a legitimate need for the information; and (5) Any federal agency having responsibility for the program; (6) Any academic medical center operating a program under this article; and (7) Any patient program participant's attending physician.
43-34-124. (a) The board shall appoint the Patient Qualification Review Board. Each member of the review board shall be approved for such membership by a majority vote of the board and shall serve at the pleasure of the board. The review board shall be composed of:
(1) A board certified physician in ophthalmology; (2) A board certified physician in surgery; (3) A board certified physician in internal medicine and medical oncology; (4) A board certified physician in psychiatry;

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(5) A board certified physician in radiology; and (6) A pharmacist licensed under Chapter 4 of Title 26, relating to pharmacists, pharmacy, and drugs; (7) A board certified physician in pediatric neurology; (8) A board certified physician in pain management; and (9) A board certified pediatric epitologist. (b) The review board shall elect from its members a chairperson and a vice chairperson. The review board shall hold regular meetings at least once every 60 days and shall meet at such additional times as shall be called by the chairperson of the review board or the chairperson of the board. Each member of the review board shall receive for services for each day's attendance upon meetings of such board the same amount authorized by law for members of the General Assembly for attendance upon meetings of the General Assembly. (c) The board shall adopt such rules and regulations as it deems necessary for the performance of the duties of the review board. (d) The review board: shall review all patient applicants for the program and their physicians and shall certify those qualified for participation in the program. The review board shall additionally certify pharmacies which are licensed by the state and which are otherwise qualified and certify physicians regarding the distribution of marijuana pursuant to Code Section 43-34-125 (1) Shall review, evaluate, and rate applications for medical cannabis use programs submitted by academic medical centers and approved pediatric neurologists based on the procedures and guidelines established by the board; (2) Shall develop request applications for programs; (3) Shall approve or deny applications for programs, approve or deny applications for renewal of such programs, and monitor and oversee programs approved for operation under this article; (4) Shall approve or deny applications for physicians to utilize medical research cannabis in the treatment of patients in conjunction with an approved academic medical center; (5) May rescind approval of a program if the board finds that the program is not in compliance with the conditions of approval established by the board; and (6) Shall set application fees and renewal fees that cover its expenses in reviewing and approving applications and providing oversight to programs. (e) Meetings of the review board to certify patients, physicians, or pharmacies or academic medical centers shall not be open to the public, as otherwise required by Chapter 14 of Title 50, nor shall the records of such meetings be subject to the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50.
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regulations promulgated by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Federal United States Drug Enforcement Agency. Administration or obtain such cannabis from any available legal source approved by the board. (b) The board shall cause marijuana approved for use in the program to be transferred to a certified pharmacy, licensed by the state, for distribution to the certified patient by a licensed pharmacist upon a written order for research medication of the certified physician, pursuant to this article. Any reasonable costs incurred by the board in obtaining or testing marijuana shall be charged to participating physicians who may seek reimbursement from their research subjects utilizing the marijuana adopt rules or regulations requiring any academic medical center or pharmacy to submit any cannabis received from a legal source other than National Institute on Drug Abuse, the Food and Drug Administration, and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, to submit such cannabis to a testing facility designated by the board to insure that such cannabis complies with the provisions of this article. Any cannabis that is not submitted for testing or which after testing is found not to comply with the provisions of this article shall not be distributed or used and shall be submitted to the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency for destruction. (c) The Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency shall establish rules and regulations for the manufacture, storage, transportation, and distribution of cannabis which shall be in addition to the requirements of Code Section 16-13-39. Cannabis may be distributed or dispensed to a patient or designated caregiver by a pharmacy or academic medical center only upon a prescription complying with the provisions of Code Section 16-1341 or a written order in a form prescribed by the board. (d) Any cannabis which is distributed or dispensed by a physician, pharmacy, or academic medical center shall be kept by the patient or designated caregiver in the original container in which they were dispensed by the physician, pharmacist, or academic medical center and are labeled according to Code Section 26-3-8. (e) Any physician, pharmacy, or academic medical center authorized to prescribe, dispense, or distribute cannabis pursuant to this article shall be subject to inspection by the director of the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency and such law enforcement personnel as may be designated by the director as provided by Code Section 16-13-46. (f) Any physician, pharmacy, academic medical center, patient, or designated caregiver who violates the provisions of this article or the rules or regulations of the board or the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency adopted pursuant to this article shall be terminated from the program and shall be subject to such other penalties as may be authorized by law.
43-34-126. Patient participants in the program are immune from state prosecution for possession of marijuana as authorized by this article and under the program established in this article. A person authorized under this program shall not possess an amount of marijuana in excess of the amount prescribed under the authority of this article. The amount

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prescribed shall be maintained in the container in which it was placed at the time the prescription was filled. Physician, pharmacy, and pharmacist participants in the program are immune from state prosecution for possession, distribution, and any other use of marijuana, which use is authorized such persons by this article. Any such possession, distribution, or other use not authorized by this article shall be enforced and punished as provided in Chapter 13 of Title 16, relating to controlled substances and dangerous drugs, and Chapter 4 of Title 26, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies. (a)(1) Any patient enrolled in a program approved under this article who uses,
purchases, possesses, or has under his or her control an amount of cannabis which such patient has been authorized to use, purchase, possess, or have under his or her control by the board shall not be subject to arrest or prosecution for a violation of Code Section 16-13-30. (2) Any designated caregiver of a patient who purchases, possesses, administers, or has under his or her control an amount of cannabis which such patient has been authorized to use, purchase, possess, or have under his or her control by the board shall not be subject to arrest or prosecution for a violation of Code Section 16-13-30. A designated caregiver may receive payment for costs incurred in performing services necessary to assist the patient with the administration of the cannabis in accordance with directions of the prescribing physician or academic medical center. (3) A physician, academic medical center, an employee of an academic medical center, or any other person associated with the operation of a program approved under this article shall not be subject to arrest, prosecution, or any civil or administrative penalty, including a civil penalty or disciplinary action by a professional licensing board, or be denied any right or privilege for activities conducted in accordance with the program approved under this article. (b) The Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency shall develop and maintain a secure system which will allow law enforcement to verify that a person claiming to be authorized to possess cannabis in accordance with this article is in fact so authorized. Any information received by a law enforcement agency or officer confirming that a person's status as a patient or designated caregiver shall be confidential and shall not be subject to disclosure pursuant to the provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50.
43-34-127. A state employee is eligible for reimbursement for incurred counsel fees under Code Section 45-12-26 in the event of a federal criminal investigation or prosecution solely related to the employee's good faith discharge of public responsibilities under this article.
43-34-128. (a) The consumption of cannabis in accordance with this article shall be an acceptable explanation to a positive test under subsection (d) of Code Section 34-9-415 of the Drug Free Workplace Act or any other lawful drug test administered by an employer. (b) Nothing in this article shall affect an employer's rights under Code Section 34-9-17.

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(c) A patient's participation in treatment under this article and the consumption of medical research cannabis shall not relieve the patient of the obligation to notify his or her employer if such participation impairs his or her ability to safely perform the duties of his or her job. (d) Nothing in this article shall require an employer to accommodate an employee's use of medical research cannabis as an approved treatment."
SECTION 3. Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance generally, is amended by revising Code Section 33-24-59.10, relating to insurance coverage for autism, as follows:
"33-24-59.10. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Accident and sickness contract, policy, or benefit plan' shall have the same meaning as found in Code Section 33-24-59.1. Accident and sickness contract, policy, or benefit plan shall also include without limitation any health benefit plan established pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45. Accident and sickness contract, policy, or benefit plan' shall not include limited benefit insurance policies designed, advertised, and marketed to supplement major medical insurance such as accident only, CHAMPUS supplement, dental, disability income, fixed indemnity, long-term care, medicare supplement, specified disease, vision, and any other type of accident and sickness insurance other than basic hospital expense, basic medicalsurgical expense, or major medical insurance. (2) 'Autism' means a developmental neurological disorder, usually appearing in the first three years of life, which affects normal brain functions and is manifested by compulsive, ritualistic behavior and severely impaired social interaction and communication skills 'Applied behavior analysis' means the design, implementation, and evaluation of environmental modifications using behavioral stimuli and consequences to produce socially significant improvement in human behavior, including the use of direct observation, measurement, and functional analysis of the relationship between environment and behavior. (3) 'Autism spectrum disorder' means autism spectrum disorder as defined by the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. (4) 'Treatment of autism spectrum disorder' includes the following types of care prescribed, provided, or ordered for an individual diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder:
(A) Habilitative or rehabilitative services, including applied behavior analysis or other professional or counseling services necessary to develop, maintain, and restore the functioning of an individual to the extent possible. To be eligible for coverage, applied behavior analysis shall be provided by a person professionally certified by a national board of behavior analysts or performed under the supervision of a person professionally certified by a national board of behavior analysts, except for those licensed psychologists specially trained and credentialed in applied behavioral

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analysis; (B) Counseling services provided by a licensed psychiatrist, licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or clinical social worker; and (C) Therapy services provided by a licensed or certified speech therapist, speechlanguage pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, or marriage and family therapist. (b) An insurer that provides benefits for neurological disorders, whether under a group or individual accident and sickness contract, policy, or benefit plan, shall not deny providing benefits in accordance with the conditions, schedule of benefits, limitations as to type and scope of treatment authorized for neurological disorders, exclusions, cost-sharing arrangements, or copayment requirements which exist in such contract, policy, or benefit plan for neurological disorders because of a diagnosis of autism. The provisions of this subsection shall not expand the type or scope of treatment beyond that authorized for any other diagnosed neurological disorder. Accident and sickness contracts, policies, or benefit plans shall provide coverage for autism spectrum disorders for an individual covered under a policy or contract who is six years of age or under in accordance with the following: (1) The policy or contract shall provide coverage for any assessments, evaluations, or tests by a licensed physician or licensed psychologist to diagnose whether an individual has an autism spectrum disorder; (2) The policy or contract shall provide coverage for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders when it is determined by a licensed physician or licensed psychologist that the treatment is medically necessary health care. A licensed physician or licensed psychologist may be required to demonstrate ongoing medical necessity for coverage provided under this Code section at least annually; (3) The policy or contract shall not include any limits on the number of visits; (4) The policy or contract may limit coverage for applied behavior analysis to $35,000.00 per year. An insurer shall not apply payments for coverage unrelated to autism spectrum disorders to any maximum benefit established under this paragraph; and (5) This subsection shall not be construed to require coverage for prescription drugs if prescription drug coverage is not provided by the policy or contract. Coverage for prescription drugs for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders shall be determined in the same manner as coverage for prescription drugs for the treatment of any other illness or condition is determined under the policy or contract. (c) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, any policy or contract that provides coverage for services under this Code section may contain provisions for maximum benefits and coinsurance and reasonable limitations, deductibles, and exclusions to the extent that these provisions are not inconsistent with the requirements of this Code section. (d) This Code section shall not be construed to affect any obligation to provide services to an individual with an autism spectrum disorder under an individualized family service plan, an individualized education plan as required by the federal Individuals

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with Disabilities Education Act, or an individualized service plan. This Code section also shall not be construed to limit benefits that are otherwise available to an individual under an accident and sickness contract, policy, or benefit plan.
(e)(1) An insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, or a governmental entity providing coverage for such treatment pursuant to this Code section, is exempt from providing coverage for behavioral health treatment required under this Code section and not covered by the insurer, corporation, health maintenance organization, or governmental entity providing coverage for such treatment pursuant to this Code section as of December 31, 2015, if:
(A) An actuary, affiliated with the insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, who is a member of the American Academy of Actuaries and meets the American Academy of Actuaries' professional qualification standards for rendering an actuarial opinion related to health insurance rate making, certifies in writing to the Commissioner that:
(i) Based on an analysis to be completed no more frequently than one time per year by each insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, or such governmental entity, for the most recent experience period of at least one year's duration, the costs associated with coverage of behavioral health treatment required under this Code section, and not covered as of December 31, 2015, exceeded 1 percent of the premiums charged over the experience period by the insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization; and (ii) Those costs solely would lead to an increase in average premiums charged of more than 1 percent for all insurance policies, subscription contracts, or health care plans commencing on inception or the next renewal date, based on the premium rating methodology and practices the insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, or such governmental entity, employs; and (B) The Commissioner approves the certification of the actuary. (2) An exemption allowed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall apply for a one-year coverage period following inception or next renewal date of all insurance policies, subscription contracts, or health care plans issued or renewed during the oneyear period following the date of the exemption, after which the insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, or such governmental entity, shall again provide coverage for behavioral health treatment required under this subsection. (3) An insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, or such governmental entity, may claim an exemption for a subsequent year, but only if the conditions specified in this subsection again are met. (4) Notwithstanding the exemption allowed under paragraph (1) of this subsection, an insurer, corporation, or health maintenance organization, or such governmental entity, may elect to continue to provide coverage for behavioral health treatment required under this subsection. (f) Beginning January 1, 2015, to the extent that this Code section requires benefits that exceed the essential health benefits required under Section 1302(b) of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, P. L. 111-148, the specific benefits that

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exceed the required essential health benefits shall not be required of a 'qualified health plan' as defined in such act when the qualified health plan is offered in this state through the exchange. Nothing in this subsection shall nullify the application of this Code section to plans offered outside the state's exchange. (g) This Code section shall not apply to any accident and sickness contract, policy, or benefit plan offered by any employer with ten or fewer employees. (h) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit any coverage under any accident and sickness contract policy or benefit plan, including, but not limited to, speech therapy, occupational therapy, or physical therapy otherwise available under such plan. (i) By January 15, 2016, and every January 15 thereafter, the department shall submit a report to the General Assembly regarding the implementation of the coverage required under this Code section. The report shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
(1) The total number of insureds diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder; (2) The total cost of all claims paid out in the immediately preceding calendar year for coverage required by this Code section; (3) The cost of such coverage per insured per month; and (4) The average cost per insured for coverage of applied behavior analysis. All health carriers and health benefit plans subject to the provisions of this Code section shall provide the department with all data requested by the department for inclusion in the annual report."

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler
Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone

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Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

HB 885, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Tate of the 38th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Golden of the 8th assumed the Chair.

Senator Hill of the 6th asked unanimous consent that HB 1000, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 1000, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 1000. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Carter of the 175th, Oliver of the 82nd, Frye of the 118th and Tankersley of the 160th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to state income tax refunds; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against lottery prizes for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to lottery prizes; to provide for definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Hill of the 6th.

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The Senate Finance Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1000:
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 for setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to state income tax refunds; to provide for definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations; 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 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended by revising Article 7 of Chapter 7, relating to setoff debt collection, as follows:
"ARTICLE 7
48-7-160. The purpose of this article is to establish a policy and to provide a system whereby all claimant agencies and courts of this state in conjunction with the department shall cooperate in identifying debtors who owe money to the state through its various claimant agencies or courts and who qualify for refunds from the department. It is also the purpose of this article to establish procedures for setting off against any such refund the sum of any debt owed to the state claimant agencies or courts. It is the intent of the General Assembly that this article be liberally construed to effectuate these purposes.
48-7-161. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Claimant agency' means and includes, in the order of priority set forth below: (A) The Department of Human Services and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities with respect to collection of debts under Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 19, Code Section 49-4-15, and Chapter 9 of Title 37; (B) The Georgia Student Finance Authority with respect to the collection of debts arising under Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20; (C) The Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation with respect to the collection of debts arising under Part 2 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20; (D) The Georgia Board for Physician Workforce with respect to the collection of debts arising under Part 6 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20; (E) The Department of Labor with respect to the collection of debts arising under Code Sections 34-8-254 and 34-8-255 and Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 34, with

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the exception of Code Sections 34-8-158 through 34-8-161; provided, however, that the Department of Labor establishes that the debtor has been afforded required due process rights by such Department of Labor with respect to the debt and all reasonable collection efforts have been exhausted; (F) The Department of Corrections with respect to probation fees arising under Code Section 42-8-34 and restitution or reparation ordered by a court as a part of the sentence imposed on a person convicted of a crime who is in the legal custody of the department; (G) The State Board of Pardons and Paroles with respect to restitution imposed on a person convicted of a crime and subject to the jurisdiction of the board; and (H) The Department of Juvenile Justice with respect to restitution imposed on a juvenile for a delinquent act which would constitute a crime if committed by an adult. (2) 'Court' means all trial courts in this state, including but not limited to the superior, state, juvenile, magistrate, probate, and municipal courts, whether called mayor's courts, recorder's courts, police courts, civil courts, or traffic courts, and miscellaneous and special courts. (2)(3) 'Debt' means: (A) Any any liquidated sum due and owing any claimant agency, which sum has accrued through contract, subrogation, tort, or operation of law regardless of whether there is an outstanding judgment for the sum, any sum which is due and owing any person and is enforceable by the Department of Human Services pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 19-11-8, or any sum of restitution or reparation due pursuant to a sentence imposed on a person convicted of a crime and sentenced to restitution or reparation and probation; or (B) Any liquidated sum that constitutes any and all court costs, surcharges, and fines for which there is an outstanding court judgment. (3)(4) 'Debtor' means any individual owing money to or having a delinquent account with any claimant agency or court, which obligation has not been adjudicated as satisfied by court order, set aside by court order, or discharged in bankruptcy. (4)(5) 'Refund' means the Georgia income tax refund which the department determines to be due any individual taxpayer.
48-7-162. The collection remedy authorized by this article is in addition to and not in substitution for any other remedy available by law.
48-7-162.1. (a) Submission of debts through the Administrative Office of the Courts shall be the sole manner through which debts owed to courts may be submitted to the department for collection under this article. (b) Any claim submitted by a court through the Administrative Office of the Courts shall be subordinate to all claims submitted by claimant agencies.

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48-7-163. (a) A claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts may submit any debt or debts when each such debt is in excess of $25.00 owed in accordance with Code Section 48-7-161 to the department for collection through setoff under the procedure procedures established by this article, except in cases where the validity of the debt is legitimately in dispute, an alternate means of collection is pending and believed to be adequate, or such collection would result in a loss of federal funds or federal assistance. (b) Upon request of a claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts, the department shall set off any refund as defined in Code Section 48-7-161 against the debt certified by the claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts as provided in this article. (c) An administrative collection assistance fee shall be imposed on each such debt submitted by the Administrative Office of the Courts to the department to recover the costs incurred by the Administrative Office of the Courts and the department in collecting debts under this article. The fee shall be in addition to the debt to be set off and shall be fixed such that the proceeds of the fee shall not exceed the total direct and indirect costs to the Administrative Office of the Courts and the department for administering such debt setoff collection. In no event shall the amount of such fee exceed $20.00 per debt. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall reimburse the department from the proceeds of such fee based upon the actual costs incurred by the department. Such proceeds shall be retained and expended pursuant to Code Section 45-12-92.1.
48-7-164. (a)(1) Within a time frame specified by the department, a claimant agency seeking to collect a debt through setoff shall supply the information necessary to identify each debtor whose refund is sought to be set off, including but not limited to such debtor's social security number, and shall certify the amount of the debt or debts owed by each debtor. (2) The Administrative Office of the Courts shall supply the information necessary to identify each debtor whose refund is sought to be set off, including but not limited to such debtor's social security number, and shall certify the amount of the debt or debts owed by each debtor. (3) The department may rely upon the certification by a claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts that the debt is valid and owed by the debtor and that such debt may be validly collected by the department under this article. No employee or agent of the department shall be liable to any person for collecting any such debt that was not valid and owed by the debtor. (b)(1) If a debtor identified by a claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts is determined by the department to be entitled to a refund of at least $25.00, the department shall transfer an amount equal to the refund owed, not to exceed the amount of the claimed debt certified, to the claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts. When the refund owed exceeds the claimed debt and

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administrative collection assistance fee, the department shall send the excess amount to the debtor within a reasonable time after the excess is determined. (2) When the amount of the setoff available for claims is insufficient for the combined total of the claims filed by courts, distribution of the available setoff funds shall be made in the order of the date each court claim is received by the Administrative Office of the Courts. Such claim shall remain active until sufficient additional setoff funds become available to set off the remainder of the debt or until the claims themselves expire by law. (3) If the department is able to collect only part of a debt through setoff under this article, the administrative collection assistance fees shall have priority over the remainder of the debt. (c) At the time of the transfer of funds to a claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, the department shall notify the taxpayer or taxpayers whose refund is sought to be set off and the claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts that the transfer has been made. The notice shall clearly set forth the name of the debtor, the manner in which the debt arose, the amount of the claimed debt, the transfer of funds to the claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section and the intention to set off the refund against the debt, the amount of the refund in excess of the claimed debt, the taxpayer's opportunity to give written notice to contest the setoff within 30 days of the date of mailing of the notice, the name and mailing address of the claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts to which the application for a hearing must be sent, and the fact that failure to apply for a hearing in writing within the 30 day period will be deemed a waiver of the opportunity to contest the setoff. In the case of a joint return, the notice shall also state the name of any taxpayer named in the return against whom no debt is claimed, the fact that a debt is not claimed against such taxpayer, the fact that such taxpayer is entitled to receive a refund if it is due him or her regardless of the debt asserted against his or her spouse, and that in order to obtain a refund due him or her such taxpayer must apply in writing for a hearing with the claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts named in the notice within 30 days of the date of the mailing of the notice. If a taxpayer fails to apply in writing for a hearing within 30 days of the mailing of the notice, he or she will have waived his or her opportunity to contest the setoff. (d) Upon receipt of funds transferred from the department pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, the claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts shall deposit and hold the funds in an escrow account until a final determination of the validity of the debt. Any interest accruing on proceeds in such escrow account shall not constitute any part of the setoff funds being held in escrow and shall be retained by the claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts to cover administrative costs. (e) The claimant agency shall pay the department for all costs incurred by the department in setting off debts in the manner provided in this article.

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48-7-165. (a)(1) If the claimant agency receives written application contesting the setoff or the sum upon which the setoff is based, it shall grant a hearing to the taxpayer to determine whether the setoff is proper or the sum is valid according to the procedures established under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' If the sum asserted as due and owing is not correct, an adjustment of the claimed debt shall be made. (2) A request for a hearing pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code to contest the collection of past-due support may be consolidated with a request for a hearing under paragraph (1) of this subsection. If the sum asserted as due and owing is not correct, an adjustment of the claimed debt shall be made.
(b) The hearing established by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be in lieu of a hearing before the department to determine the validity of the debt or the propriety of the setoff. (c) No issues which have been previously litigated shall be considered at the hearing. (d) Appeals from actions taken at the hearing allowed under this Code section shall be in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.'
48-7-165.1. (a)(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, if the Administrative Office of the Courts receives written notice from the debtor contesting the setoff or the sum upon which the setoff is based within 30 days of the debtor being notified of the debt setoff, the Administrative Office of the Courts shall notify the court to whom the debt is owed that the sum due and owing shall not be disbursed pursuant to this article until the court to whom the debt is owed has granted a hearing to the debtor and obtained a final determination on the debt under this Code section and provided evidence of such final determination to the Administrative Office of the Courts. Such sum due and owing shall not be disbursed to the debtor or the court to whom the debt is owed prior to such final determination. (2) The hearing required under this Code section shall be conducted after notice of such hearing is provided to the debtor by certified mail or personal service. When personal service is utilized, such personal service shall be made by the officers of the court designated by the judges of that court or any other officers authorized by law to serve process. (b)(1) The officers of the court designated by the judges of that court submitting debts to the Administrative Office of the Courts shall appoint a hearing officer for the purpose of conducting hearings under this Code section. The officers of the court shall adopt appropriate procedures to govern the conducting of hearings by the hearing officer. A written or electronic copy of such procedures shall be provided to a debtor immediately upon the receipt of notice from a debtor under subsection (a) of this Code section. (2) Issues that have been previously litigated shall not be considered at a hearing. The hearing officer shall determine whether the debt is owed to the court and the

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amount of the debt. Such determination shall be in writing and shall be provided to the debtor and the Administrative Office of the Courts within five days after the date the hearing is conducted. (3) If the debtor or the court disagrees with the determination of the hearing officer, either party may appeal that determination by filing a petition in the superior court not later than ten days following the date of the hearing officer's written determination. The superior court judge shall conduct a hearing and shall render a final determination in writing and shall transmit a copy to the hearing officer, the debtor, and the Administrative Office of the Courts not later than ten days after the date of that hearing. (4) The losing party to such proceeding as provided for in paragraph (3) of this subsection shall pay any filing fees and costs of service, except that the officers of the court designated by the judges of that court shall be authorized to waive such fees and costs. The court submitting the debt to the Administrative Office of the Courts shall be responsible for attorneys' fees of the debtor who is contesting the setoff in cases where the superior court finds in favor of the debtor. (c) If a court submits a debt for collection under this article following final determination of the debt in accordance with this Code section and the Administrative Office of the Courts is notified by the department that no refund proceeds are available or sufficient for setoff of the entire debt, such claim shall remain valid until sufficient refund proceeds are available for setoff as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-164 and are not subject to further appeal.
48-7-166. (a)(1) Upon final determination of the amount of the debt due and owing by means of the hearing provided by Code Section 48-7-165 or by the taxpayer's default through failure to comply with subsection (c) of Code Section 48-7-164, the claimant agency shall remove the amount of the debt due and owing from the escrow account established pursuant to Code Section 48-7-164 and shall credit the amount to the debtor's obligation. (2) Upon final determination of the amount of the debt due and owing as provided by Code Section 48-7-165.1, or by the taxpayer's default through failure to comply with subsection (c) of Code Section 48-7-164, the Administrative Office of the Courts shall remove the amount of the debt due and owing from the escrow account established pursuant to Code Section 48-7-164 and shall credit the amount to the debtor's obligation.
(b) Upon transfer of the debt due and owing from the escrow account to the credit of the debtor's account, the claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts shall notify the debtor in writing of the finalization of the setoff. The department shall prepare a notice for use by the claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts. Such notice shall include a final accounting of the refund which was set off, including the amount of the refund to which the debtor was entitled prior to setoff, the amount of the debt due and owing, the amount of the refund in excess of the debt which

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has been returned to the debtor by the department pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-164, and the amount of the funds transferred to the claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts pursuant to Code Section 48-7-164 in excess of the debt finally determined to be due and owing at a hearing held pursuant to Code Section 48-7-165 or 48-7-165.1, if such a hearing was held or the amount of the funds transferred to the Administrative Office of the Courts pursuant to Code Section 48-7164 is in excess of the debt finally determined to be due and owing pursuant to Code Section 48-7-165.1 as determined in the filing of an appeal. At such time, the claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts shall refund to the debtor the amount of the claimed debt originally certified and transferred to it by the department in excess of the amount of debt finally found to be due and owing. (c) Following finalization of the setoff pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section, the Administrative Office of the Courts shall transfer the funds to the court. Any funds so transferred by the Administrative Office of the Courts shall be disbursed by the court in the same manner as if such funds had been originally collected by such court without having resorted to collection under this article.
48-7-167. When the setoff authorized by this article is exercised, the refund which is set off shall be deemed granted.
48-7-168. The department has priority pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 48-2-35 over every claimant agency and the Administrative Office of the Courts for collection by setoff under this article.
48-7-169. The commissioner is authorized to prescribe forms and to promulgate rules and regulations which he or she deems necessary in order to effectuate this article.
48-7-170. (a) Notwithstanding Code Section 48-7-60, which prohibits disclosure by the department of the contents of taxpayer records or information, and notwithstanding any other confidentiality statute, the commissioner may provide to a claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts all information necessary to accomplish and effectuate the intent of this article. (b) The information obtained by a claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts from the department in accordance with this article shall retain its confidentiality and shall only be used by a claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts in the pursuit of its debt collection duties and practices. Any employee or prior employee of any claimant agency or the Administrative Office of the Courts who unlawfully discloses any such information for any other purpose, except as otherwise specifically authorized by law, shall be subject to the same penalties specified by law

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for unauthorized disclosure of confidential information by an agent or employee of the department."

SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015.

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn
Golden (PRS) Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson
Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B
Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims
Staton Y Stone E Tate
Thompson, B Y Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson N Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 42, nays 5.

HB 1000, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The President resumed the Chair.

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The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 288. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Harper of the 7th, Chance of the 16th 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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association releases annual financial reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Bethel of the 54th asked unanimous consent that the Senate adhere to its amendment to the House substitute to SB 288 and that a Conference Committee be appointed.
The consent was granted, and the President appointed as a Conference Committee the following Senators: Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd and Unterman of the 45th.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
HB 295. By Representatives Battles of the 15th and Powell of the 171st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for the comprehensive revision of provisions regarding ad valorem taxation, assessment, and appeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for 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 295 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, Gooch of the 51st and Hill of the 32nd.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 134. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Millar of the 40th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Orrock of the 36th and Stone of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to controlled substances, so as to revise the definition of "prescriber"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Senator Carter of the 1st asked unanimous consent that the Senate adhere to its amendment to the House amendment to SB 134 and that a Conference Committee be appointed.
The consent was granted, and the President appointed as a Conference Committee the following Senators: Unterman of the 45th, Carter of the 1st and Balfour of the 9th.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 374. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Hill of the 6th, Millar of the 40th and Jackson of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Urban Redevelopment Law," so as to revise terminology from "slums" to "pockets of blight"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Cowsert of the 46th asked unanimous consent that the Senate adhere to its disagreement to the House substitute to SB 374 and that a Conference Committee be appointed.
The consent was granted, and the President appointed as a Conference Committee the following Senators: Bethel of the 54th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Cowsert of the 46th.
Senator David Shafer, President Pro Tempore, assumed the Chair.
Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that HB 772, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.
The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 772, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.
HB 772. By Representative Morris of the 156th:
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 require drug testing for applicants for food stamps; to provide requirements; to provide that any person who fails such drug test shall be ineligible to receive food stamps; to provide for reapplication; to provide for children's food stamps; to provide for confidentiality of records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Balfour of the 9th.

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The Senate Health and Human Services Committee offered the following substitute to HB 772:
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 provide for drug testing for applicants and recipients of food stamps or TANF benefits upon a reasonable suspicion of drug use; to provide requirements for drug testing; to provide for penalties for any person who fails a drug test; to provide for reapplication; to provide for confidentiality of records; to require that electronic benefits transfer cards for food stamp benefits contain a photo of the recipient; to provide for an effective date; 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 in Article 1, relating to general provisions, by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"49-4-20. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'established drug test' means the collection and testing of bodily fluids administered in a manner equivalent to that required by the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs established by the United States Department of Health and Human Services or other professionally valid procedures approved by the department; provided, however, that where possible and practicable, a swab test shall be used in lieu of a urinalysis. (b) The department shall adopt rules and regulations for an established drug test that includes the following:
(1) Which illegal drugs will be the subject of testing; (2) Methods for assuring minimal privacy intrusions during collection of body fluid specimens for such testing; (3) Methods for assuring proper storage, transportation, and handling of such specimens in order to ensure the integrity of the testing process; (4) The identity of those persons entitled to the results of such tests and methods for ensuring that only authorized persons are given access to such results; (5) A list of laboratories qualified to conduct established drug tests; (6) A list of approved substance abuse treatment providers; (7) Procedures for persons undergoing drug testing prior to the collection of body fluid specimens for such testing, so as to provide information regarding the use of any drug pursuant to a medical prescription or as otherwise authorized by law which may affect the results of such test; and (8) A requirement that any applicant who demonstrates proof of active and current

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Medicaid benefits shall pay a drug screening application fee of no more than $17.00, and no authorized test examiner shall conduct a drug test if an applicant demonstrates active and current Medicaid benefits unless the applicant presents a receipt proving that he or she has paid the required drug screening application fee. Eligible applicants who do not have active and current Medicaid benefits shall be responsible for paying the full cost of administering the drug test upon presentation to an authorized examiner. (c)(1) The department shall require a drug test consistent with subsection (b) of this Code section to screen an applicant or recipient of food stamps at any time a reasonable suspicion exists that such applicant or recipient is using an illegal drug. The department may use any information obtained by the department to determine whether such reasonable suspicion exists, including, but not limited to:
(A) An applicant's or recipient's demeanor; (B) Missed appointments and arrest or other police records; (C) Previous employment or application for employment in an occupation or industry that regularly conducts drug screening; and (D) Termination from previous employment due to unlawful use of a controlled substance or controlled substance analog or prior drug screening records of the applicant or recipient indicating unlawful use of a controlled substance or controlled substance analog. (2) The cost of drug testing shall be the responsibility of the individual tested, provided that the individual does not submit proof of active and current Medicaid benefits to subsidize the cost of such drug testing pursuant to paragraph (8) of subsection (b) of this Code section. No assistance payment shall be delayed because of the requirements of this Code section, and any payments made prior to the department's receipt of a test result showing a failure shall be recoverable. (d) Any recipient of food stamps who tests positive for controlled substances as a result of a drug test required under this Code section shall be ineligible to receive food stamps as follows: (1) For a first positive result, the recipient shall be ineligible for food stamps for one month and until he or she tests negative in a retest; (2) For a second positive result, the recipient shall be ineligible for food stamps for three months and until he or she tests negative in a retest; and (3) For a third and each subsequent positive result, the recipient shall be ineligible for food stamps for one year and until he or she tests negative in a retest unless the individual meets the requirements of subsection (f) of this Code section. (e) The department shall: (1) Provide notice of possible drug testing based on reasonable suspicion to each individual at the time of application. Dependent children under the age of 18 shall be exempt from the drug testing requirement; (2) Advise each individual to be tested, before the test is conducted, that he or she may, but is not required to, advise the agent administering the test of any prescription or over the counter medication he or she is taking;

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(3) Require each individual to be tested to sign a written acknowledgment that he or she has received and understands the notice and advice provided under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection; (4) Assure each individual being tested a reasonable degree of dignity while producing and submitting a sample for drug testing, consistent with the state's need to ensure the reliability of the sample; (5) Specify circumstances under which an individual who fails a drug test has the right to take one or more additional tests; (6) Inform an individual who tests positive for a controlled substance and is deemed ineligible for food stamps for one year pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (d) of this Code section that the individual may reapply for food stamps six months after the date of the positive drug test if he or she meets the requirements of subsection (f) of this Code section; and (7) Provide any individual who tests positive with a list of substance abuse treatment providers approved by the department which are available in the area in which he or she resides. Neither the department nor the state shall be responsible for providing or paying for substance abuse treatment. (f) An individual who tests positive for an illegal drug and is denied food stamps for one year may reapply for food stamps after six months if the individual can document the successful completion of a substance abuse treatment program offered by a provider approved by the department. The cost of any drug testing provided under this Code section and substance abuse treatment shall be the responsibility of the individual being tested and receiving treatment. An individual who fails a drug test administered pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section may reapply for food stamps under this subsection only once. (g) If a parent is deemed ineligible for food stamps as a result of failing a drug test conducted under this Code section, the parent may choose to designate another individual to receive food stamps for the parent's minor child. The designated individual must be an immediate family member or, if an immediate family member is not available or the family member declines the option, another individual approved by the department. The designated individual shall be subject to possible drug testing based on a reasonable suspicion. If the designated individual tests positive for controlled substances, he or she shall be ineligible to receive benefits on behalf of the child. (h) The results of any drug test performed according to this Code section shall not be subject to disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to inspection of public records. Such results shall not be used as a part of a criminal investigation or criminal prosecution. Such results shall not be used in a civil action or otherwise disclosed to any person or entity without the express written consent of the person tested or his or her heirs or legal representative. All such records shall be destroyed and deleted five years after the date of the test. (i) No testing shall be required by the provisions of this Code section for any person whom the department determines is significantly hindered, because of a physical or

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mental handicap or developmental disability, from doing so or for any person enrolled in an enhanced primary care case management program operated by the Department of Community Health, Division of Medical Assistance to serve frail elderly and disabled beneficiaries to improve the health outcomes of persons with chronic health conditions by linking primary medical care with home and community based services. In addition, no testing shall be required by the provisions of this Code section for any individuals receiving or on a waiting list for long-term services and supports through a nonMedicaid home and community based services program or for any individual residing in a facility such as a nursing home, personal care home, assisted living community, intermediate care facility for the intellectually or developmentally disabled, community living arrangement, or host home. (j) The department shall adopt rules to implement this Code section.
49-4-21. (a) The department shall require that all electronic benefits transfer cards which include food stamp benefits contain a photograph of one or more members of a household who are authorized to use such food stamp benefits. The department is authorized to promulgate regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this Code section. (b) This Code section shall become effective on January 1, 2016."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 49-4-193, relating to established drug testing for TANF benefits, as follows:
"49-4-193. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'established drug test' means the collection and testing of bodily fluids administered in a manner equivalent to that required by the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs (53 C.F.R. 11979, et seq., as amended) established by the United States Department of Health and Human Services or other professionally valid procedures approved by the department; provided, however, that where possible and practicable, a swab test shall be used in lieu of a urinalysis. (b) The department shall adopt rules and regulations for an established drug test which shall include the following:
(1) Which illegal drugs will be the subject of testing; (2) Methods for assuring minimal privacy intrusions during collection of body fluid specimens for such testing; (3) Methods for assuring proper storage, transportation, and handling of such specimens in order to ensure the integrity of the testing process; (4) The identity of those persons entitled to the results of such tests and methods for ensuring that only authorized persons are given access to such results; (5) A list of laboratories qualified to conduct established drug tests; (6) A list of approved substance abuse treatment providers; (7) Procedures for persons undergoing drug testing, prior to the collection of body

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fluid specimens for such testing, to provide information regarding use of any drug pursuant to a medical prescription or as otherwise authorized by law which may affect the results of such test; and (8) A requirement that the test be conducted no later than 48 hours after the application is approved by the department for TANF eligibility. Proof of eligibility from the department shall be issued to the applicant. The applicant shall show proof of eligibility to an authorized test examiner prior to submitting to the test; and (9) A requirement that any applicant who demonstrates proof of active and current Medicaid benefits shall pay a drug screening application fee of no more than $17.00, and no authorized test examiner shall conduct a drug test if an applicant demonstrates active and current Medicaid benefits unless the applicant presents a receipt proving that he or she has paid the required drug screening application fee. Eligible applicants who do not have active and current Medicaid benefits shall be responsible for paying the full cost of administering the drug test upon presentation to an authorized examiner. (c)(1) The department shall require a drug test consistent with subsection (b) of this Code section to screen each individual who applies for assistance an applicant or recipient at any time a reasonable suspicion exists that such applicant or recipient is using an illegal drug. The department may use any information obtained by the department to determine whether such reasonable suspicion exists, including, but not limited to:
(A) An applicant's or recipient's demeanor; (B) Missed appointments and arrest or other police records; (C) Previous employment or application for employment in an occupation or industry that regularly conducts drug screening; and (D) Termination from previous employment due to unlawful use of a controlled substance or controlled substance analog or prior drug screening records of the applicant or recipient indicating unlawful use of a controlled substance or controlled substance analog. (2) The cost of drug testing shall be the responsibility of the individual tested, provided that the individual does not submit proof of active and current Medicaid benefits to subsidize the cost of such drug testing pursuant to paragraph (9)(8) of subsection (b) of this Code section. No assistance payment shall be delayed because of the requirements of this Code section, and any payments made prior to the department's receipt of a test result showing a failure shall be recoverable. (d) Any recipient of cash assistance under this article who tests positive for controlled substances as a result of a drug test required under this Code section shall be ineligible to receive TANF benefits as follows: (1) For a first positive result, the recipient shall be ineligible for TANF benefits for one month and until he or she tests negative in a retest; (2) For a second positive result, the recipient shall be ineligible for TANF benefits for three months and until he or she tests negative in a retest; and (3) For a third and each subsequent positive result, the recipient shall be ineligible for

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TANF benefits for one year and until he or she tests negative in a retest unless the individual meets the requirements of subsection (f) of this Code section. (e) The department shall: (1) Provide notice of possible drug testing based on reasonable suspicion to each individual at the time of application. The notice shall advise the individual that drug testing will be conducted as a condition for receiving TANF benefits and that the individual shall bear the cost of testing. If the individual tests negative for controlled substances, the department shall increase the amount of the initial TANF benefit by the amount paid by the individual for the drug testing. However, if the individual used an active and current Medicaid benefit pursuant to paragraph (9) of subsection (b) of this Code section to subsidize the cost of the test, the individual shall not be eligible for direct TANF reimbursement. The individual shall be advised that the required drug testing may be avoided if the individual does not apply for TANF benefits. Dependent children under the age of 18 are exempt from the drug testing requirement; (2) Require that for two-parent families, one parent shall comply with the drug testing requirement; (3) Require that any teen parent who is not required to live with a parent, legal guardian, or other adult caretaker relative shall comply with the drug testing requirement; (4)(2) Advise each individual to be tested, before the test is conducted, that he or she may, but is not required to, advise the agent administering the test of any prescription or over the counter medication he or she is taking; (5)(3) Require each individual to be tested to sign a written acknowledgment that he or she has received and understood the notice and advice provided under paragraphs (1) and (4) (2) of this subsection; (6)(4) Assure each individual being tested a reasonable degree of dignity while producing and submitting a sample for drug testing, consistent with the state's need to ensure the reliability of the sample; (7)(5) Specify circumstances under which an individual who fails a drug test has the right to take one or more additional tests; (8)(6) Inform an individual who tests positive for a controlled substance and is deemed ineligible for TANF benefits for one year pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (d) of this Code section that the individual may reapply for those benefits six months after the date of the positive drug test if he or she meets the requirements of subsection (f) of this Code section; and (9)(7) Provide any individual who tests positive with a list of substance abuse treatment providers approved by the department which are available in the area in which he or she resides. Neither the department nor the state shall be responsible for providing or paying for substance abuse treatment. (f) An individual who tests positive for an illegal drug and is denied TANF benefits for one year may reapply for TANF benefits after six months if the individual can document the successful completion of a substance abuse treatment program offered by

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a provider approved by the department. An individual who has met the requirements of this subsection and reapplies for TANF benefits shall also pass an initial drug test and meet the requirements of subsection (c) of this Code section. Any drug test conducted while the individual is undergoing substance abuse treatment shall meet the requirements of subsection (b) of this Code section. The cost of any drug testing provided under this Code section and substance abuse treatment shall be the responsibility of the individual being tested and receiving treatment. An individual who fails the drug test required under subsection (c) of this Code section may reapply for TANF benefits under this subsection only once. (g) If a parent is deemed ineligible for TANF benefits as a result of failing a drug test conducted under this Code section:
(1) The dependent child's eligibility for TANF benefits shall not be affected; (2) An appropriate protective payee shall be designated to receive benefits on behalf of the child; and (3) The parent may choose to designate another individual to receive benefits for the parent's minor child. The designated individual must be an immediate family member or, if an immediate family member is not available or the family member declines the option, another individual approved by the department. The designated individual shall also undergo be subject to possible drug testing based on a reasonable suspicion before being approved to receive benefits on behalf of the child. If the designated individual tests positive for controlled substances, he or she shall be ineligible to receive benefits on behalf of the child. (h) The results of any drug test done according to this Code section shall not be subject to disclosure under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to inspection of public records. Such results shall not be used as a part of a criminal investigation or criminal prosecution. Such results shall not be used in a civil action or otherwise disclosed to any person or entity without the express written consent of the person tested or his or her heirs or legal representative. All such records shall be destroyed and deleted five years after the date of the test. (i) No testing shall be required by the provisions of this Code section for any person whom the department determines is significantly hindered, because of a physical or mental handicap or developmental disability, from doing so or for any person enrolled in an enhanced primary care case management program operated by the Department of Community Health, Division of Medical Assistance to serve frail elderly and disabled beneficiaries to improve the health outcomes of persons with chronic health conditions by linking primary medical care with home and community based services. In addition, no testing shall be required by the provisions of this Code section for any individuals receiving or on a waiting list for long-term services and supports through a nonMedicaid home and community based services program or for any individual residing in a facility such as a nursing home, personal care home, assisted living community, intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded, community living arrangement, or host home. (j) The department shall adopt rules to implement this Code section."

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SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
The following Minority Report on HB 772 was filed with the Secretary:
Senate Health and Human Services Committee Minority Report March 17, 2014
The undersigned members of the Health and Human Services offer the following report to express our disagreement with the committee report on House Bill 772.
This Legislation is Unconstitutional Courts have routinely held that states cannot require drug testing for public benefits. Lebron v. Sec'y, Florida Dep't of Children & Families (2013): The US District Court for the Middle District of Florida found Florida's law requiring drug testing for TANF recipients to be an illegal search under the Fourth Amendment. It also held that a drug test is not a consensual search because the "consent was granted in submission to authority rather than as an understanding and intentional waiver of a constitutional right" (Id. at 29). Chandler v. Miller (1997): The US Supreme Court found Georgia's law requiring the drug testing of elected officials unconstitutional on the ground that drug testing is a search that must be supported by probable cause and that mandatory, suspicionless drug testing is only available when there is evidence of widespread abuse and the participants are engaged in "high-risk, safetysensitive tasks."
This Legislation is a Waste of Money During the period before Florida's TANF drug testing law was in effect, only 2.6% of applicants tested positive for any drugs. The cost of reimbursing the 3978 TANF recipients who passed drug tests exceeded the amount of benefits denied by over $45,000. That deficit would have only continued to balloon if the program had been allowed to continue. Every time the state passes clearly unconstitutional legislation, the state must then pay legal costs to try and defend a law that will be struck down. This bill is nothing more a waste of taxpayer dollars so certain legislators can push an agenda and score cheap political points.
This Legislation Addresses an Overblown Concern While measuring drug dependency among any population is a difficult task, numerous studies suggest that drug dependency among the poor is relatively minimal.

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Florida's own evidence that they used to try and justify its TANF drug testing scheme showed that only 6.6% of SNAP recipients had sought substance abuse treatment. (9.1% for TANF recipients) (Lebron at 25).
A study by the NIH's National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism found that "[d]ata from the 1998 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse (NHSDA) indicate that in the previous year 7.5 percent of TANF recipients were alcohol dependent and 4.5 percent were dependent on illicit drugs ... other studies using self-report data [found] 6 to 10 percent of TANF recipients were dependent on either alcohol or other drugs." (Morganstern, Joe, Welfare Reform and Substance Abuse Treatment for Welfare Recipients, NIAAA)
The NIH's National Institute on Drug Abuse's most recent National Survey of Drug Use and Health estimates that 9.2% of people 12 and older had used illicit drugs within the last month, which is comparable to the numbers other studies have found for recipients of public benefits.

This Legislation is Just Plain WRONG
SNAP exists to ensure that even the most vulnerable among us are able to at least afford to feed themselves and their families. Denying SNAP benefits to addicts is essentially saying that we believe that they should starve.
People eligible for SNAP are extremely poor and often do not have the resources to loan the state the cost of a drug test, especially given that there is no limit to the cost of testing in the bill. The $17 cap for Medicaid recipients is almost meaningless for because non-pregnant adults are ineligible for Medicaid due to the Governor's refusal to accept Medicaid expansion.
Over 70% of SNAP benefits go to households with children (Keith-Jennings, Brynne, SNAP Plays a Critical Role in Helping Children, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (2012).
Reducing access to SNAP benefits literally takes food out of children's mouths.

/s/ Sen. Gloria Butler

/s/ Sen. Steve Henson

/s/ Sen. Lester Jackson

/s/ Sen. Nan Orrock

Senator Albers of the 56th moved the previous question.

Senator Orrock of the 36th objected.

On the motion, Senator Lucas of the 26th called for the yeas and nays; the call was sustained, and the vote was as follows:

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Y Albers N Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J
Chance N Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport
Davis N Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden N Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson
Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas N McKoon Y Millar N Miller

N Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey
Seay Shafer (PRS) N Sims Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Unterman N Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 24; nays 25, the motion lost, and the previous question was not ordered.

Senator Bethel of the 54th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Chance of the 16th moved the previous question.

Senator Lucas of the 26th objected.

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

Y Albers Balfour
N Beach E Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J
Chance Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H
Hill, Jack Hill, Judson Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L James Y Jeffares

Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay
Shafer (PRS) N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C

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N Davenport Davis
N Dugan N Fort
Ginn Y Golden
Gooch

Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas N McKoon
Millar Miller

N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson
Unterman Wilkinson N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 18; nays 20, the motion lost, and the previous question was not ordered.

Senator Henson of the 41st asked unanimous consent to extend debate. There was no objection.
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 N Beach E Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas N McKoon Y Millar N Miller

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 29, nays 22.

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay
Shafer (PRS) N Sims Y Staton
Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

HB 772, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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Senator Fort of the 39th moved that the Senate reconsider its action in passing HB 772.

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

N Albers N Balfour N Beach E Bethel N Burke Y Butler N Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance N Cowsert N Crane N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis N Dugan Y Fort N Ginn
Golden N Gooch

Y Harbison N Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H N Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson N Hufstetler N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James N Jeffares
Jones, B Y Jones, E N Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon N Millar N Miller

N Mullis N Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay N Shafer (PRS) Y Sims N Staton Y Stone Y Tate N Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins N Tolleson N Unterman N Wilkinson N Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 21, nays 32; the motion lost, and HB 772 was not reconsidered.

The following messages were received from the House through Mr. Reilly, 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 265.

By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Riley of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th, Taylor of the 79th and others:

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 repeal provisions relating to the suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; to repeal provisions relating to the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta

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Rapid Transit Authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for contingent repeal; 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 Bill of the House:

HB 264.

By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Riley of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th, Taylor of the 79th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to extensively revise such Act; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following Bills of the House:

HB 697.

By Representatives Evans of the 42nd, Ehrhart of the 36th, Abrams of the 89th, Riley of the 50th, Nimmer of the 178th and others:
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 HOPE grants, so as to revise the amount of HOPE grants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 729.

By Representatives Rice of the 95th, Geisinger of the 48th and Oliver of the 82nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5C-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions, exemption from taxation, allocation and disbursement of proceeds collected by tag agents, fair market value of vehicle appealable, and report, so as to change the manner for determining fair market value of motor vehicles subject to the tax; to provide for penalties for fraudulent applications for such reductions; to provide for the distribution of revenue to newly created municipalities; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to provide for multi-year decals for certain vehicles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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HB 877.

By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, Sims of the 123rd, Harbin of the 122nd, Prince of the 127th and Smith of the 70th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide local authorities with the ability to regulate the use of personal transportation vehicles upon roadways and designated paths and lanes; 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 786. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Burns of the 159th and Roberts of the 155th:
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, or fishing licenses, permits, and stamps generally, so as to add a Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; to clarify fees for replacement licenses; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Harper of the 7th asked unanimous consent that the Senate adhere to its amendment to HB 786 and that a Conference Committee be appointed.

The consent was granted, and the President appointed as a Conference Committee the following Senators: Harper of the 7th, Jeffares of the 17th and Tolleson of the 20th.

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

HB 264. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Riley of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th, Taylor of the 79th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to extensively revise such Act; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House amendment to the Senate substitute was as follows:
Amend the Senate Committee on Transportation substitute to HB 264 (LC 39 0736S) by deleting lines 3 through 6 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: reconstitute the board of directors; to provide for staggered terms for board members; to provide for a limit on re-appointment of board members; to provide for a designee by the

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chairperson; to provide for a method for nonparticipating counties to join the Authority; to require board approval of certain payments and award of certain contracts; to remove restrictions on the operation of private enterprises; to remove restrictions on fares, rates, and rental charges for charter, group, and party bus services; to revise the procedure for the issuance of bonds; to revise what entities may exercise eminent domain on behalf of the Authority; to revise the amount of certain payments and contract amounts requiring board approval; to revise requirements for annual reporting; to provide for civil penalties to be set by the board for violation of rules and regulations of conduct; to revise procedures for the collective bargaining process; to provide for a suspension of restrictions on the use of sales and use tax proceeds; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By deleting lines 10 through 20 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, is amended by revising Section 6 as follows:
"(a) The On and after January 1, 2017, the Board of Directors of the Authority shall be reconstituted and composed of 18 11 voting members and two nonvoting members. Four Three members shall be residents of the City of Atlanta to be nominated by the Mayor and elected by the City Council; five four members shall be residents of DeKalb County with three of the four appointees to be appointed by the local governing body thereof Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County and at least one of such appointees shall be a resident of that portion of DeKalb County lying south of the southernmost corporate boundaries of the City of Decatur and at least one of such appointees shall be a resident of that portion of DeKalb County lying north of the southernmost corporate boundaries of the City of Decatur and the fourth appointee to be appointed by a majority vote of a caucus of mayors of the municipalities located wholly in DeKalb County; three members shall be residents of Fulton County to be appointed by the local governing body thereof, and at least and one of such appointees members shall be a resident of that portion of Fulton County lying south of the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta to be appointed by a majority vote of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, and two of such members shall be residents of that portion of Fulton County lying north of the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta to be appointed by a majority vote of a caucus of mayors of the municipalities of Fulton County lying north of the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta; one member shall be a resident of Fulton or DeKalb County to be appointed by the Governor; one nonvoting member shall be the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation; and one nonvoting member shall be the Executive Director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority. Those board members appointed by a local governing authority, caucus, or the Governor as described in this section in office as of January 1, 2017, shall serve initial terms of office as follows: two of the three appointees of the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, two of the three appointees of the Mayor and City Council of Atlanta, and one of the two appointees of the caucus of mayors from municipalities lying north of the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta shall serve a term of two years, and the

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remaining appointees shall serve for terms of four years. No later than December 1, 2016, all board members shall be appointed and each local governing authority or caucus shall designate which board members shall serve an initial term of two years. and that membership position held by a Fulton County resident, appointed by the local governing body of that county, the term of which position expires December 31, 1988, shall, beginning on and after January 1, 1989, be filled by the local governing body of Fulton County appointing a person who is a resident of that portion of Fulton County lying north of the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta; one member shall be a resident of Clayton County to be appointed by the local governing body thereof; and one member shall be a resident of Gwinnett County to be appointed by the local governing body thereof. Four members, representing the State, shall be as follows: the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation who shall be an ex officio member; the State Revenue Commissioner who shall be an ex officio member; the Executive Director of the State Properties Commission who shall be an ex officio member; and the Executive Director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority who shall be an ex officio member. The first member who must be a resident of that portion of Fulton County lying south of the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta shall be appointed by the governing body of Fulton County to take office on July 1, 1985, for an initial term ending December 31, 1986. The two members who are DeKalb County residents and appointed by the governing authority thereof and who are added by this paragraph shall each be appointed by the governing body of DeKalb County to take office on July 1, 1985, for an initial term ending December 31, 1986. After the initial terms of those three members added to the Board in 1985, After the initial two-year terms of those five board members described in this subsection, that governing body or caucus which appointed the member for that initial term to that office shall appoint successors thereto for terms of office of four years in the same manner that such governing body or caucus makes its other appointments to the Board. The initial terms of the four members added in 1976 by the above paragraph shall be as follows: the member from DeKalb County to be appointed by the local governing body of DeKalb County shall be appointed no later than sixty days after the effective date of this subsection for a term ending December 31, 1978, and shall take office immediately upon appointment; the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, the State Revenue Commissioner and the Executive Director of the State Properties Commission shall become members of the Board on the effective date of this subsection and shall serve while holding their State offices. Those board members in office on May 31, 2014, shall serve until December 31, 2016. The Executive Director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation shall become a member nonvoting members of the Board on the effective date of this sentence and shall serve while holding his or her their State office offices. Except as provided above, all appointments shall be for terms of four years except that a vacancy caused otherwise than by expiration shall be filled for the unexpired portion thereof by the local governing body appointing entity which made the original

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appointment to the vacant position, or its successor in office. A member of the Board may be appointed to succeed himself or herself for one four-year term; provided, however, that board membership prior to January 1, 2017, shall not be considered in calculating limits on length of service. Appointments to fill expiring terms shall be made by the local governing body appointing entity prior to the expiration of the term, but such appointments shall not be made more than thirty days prior to the expiration of the term. Members appointed to the Board shall serve for the terms of office specified in this section and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. (b) Having initially declined membership on the Board and further participation in the Authority, Cobb County may at any time reclaim its membership on the Board and participate further in the Authority as provided in this subsection (b). The local governing body bodies of Clayton, Cobb, and Gwinnett County counties may, any other provision of this Act to the contrary notwithstanding, negotiate, enter into, and submit to the qualified voters of their respective counties Cobb County the question of approval of a rapid transit contract between Cobb County the county submitting the question and the Authority, all in accordance with the provisions of Section 24 of this Act. The local governing body bodies of Cobb County these counties shall be authorized to execute such rapid transit contract prior to the holding of the referendum provided for in said Section 24; provided, however, that such rapid transit contract shall not become valid and binding unless the same is approved by a majority of those voting in said referendum, which approval shall also be deemed approval of further participation in the Authority. Upon approval of such rapid transit contract, Cobb County the county entering into such contract shall be a participant in the Authority, and its rights and responsibilities shall, insofar as possible, be the same as if it had participated in the Authority from its beginning, and the local governing body of Cobb County the county may then appoint two residents of Cobb County the county to the Board of Directors of the Authority, to serve a term ending on the 31st day of December in the fourth full year after the year in which the referendum approving said rapid transit contract was held, in which event the Board of Directors of the Authority shall, subsection (a) of this Section 6 to the contrary notwithstanding, be composed of 16 such additional members. (c) Reserved. (d) Except for the ex officio members of the Board, no Except for the Executive Director of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority and the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, no person shall be appointed as a member of the Board who holds any other public office or public employment except an office in the reserves of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard; any member who accepts or enters upon any other public office or public employment shall be disqualified thereby to serve as a member. (e) A local governing body An appointing entity may remove any member of the Board appointed by it for cause. No member shall be thus removed unless he or she has been given a copy of the charges against him or her and an opportunity to be publicly heard in his or her own defense in person or by counsel with at least ten days' written

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notice to the member. A member thus removed from office shall have the right to a judicial review of his the member's removal by an appeal to the superior court of the county of the local governing body which appointed him where the member resides, but only on the ground of error of law or abuse of discretion. In case of abandonment of his the member's office, conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude or a plea of nolo contendere thereto, removal from office, or disqualification under subsection (d) hereof, the office of a member shall be vacant upon the declaration of the Board. A member shall be deemed to have abandoned his the member's office upon failure to attend any regular or special meeting of the Board for a period of four months without excuse approved by a resolution of the Board, or upon removal of his the member's residence from the territory of the local governing body which appointed him qualifying the member to serve on the Board. (f) Each appointed member of the Board, except the Chairman Chairperson, shall be paid by the Authority a per diem allowance, in an amount equal to that provided by Code Section 45-7-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, as now in effect or as it may hereafter be amended, for each day on which that member attends an official meeting of the Board, of any committee of the Board, or of the Authority's Pension Committee, or Board of Ethics, or Arts Council; provided, however, that said per diem allowance shall not be paid to any such member for more than 130 days in any one calendar year. If the Chairman Chairperson of the Board is an appointed member of the Board, the Chairman Chairperson shall be paid by the Authority a per diem allowance in the same amount for each day in which the Chairman Chairperson engages in official business of the Authority, including but not limited to attendance of any of the aforesaid meetings. A member of the Board shall also be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred by that member in the performance of that members member's duties as authorized by the Board. A Board member shall not be allowed employee benefits authorized under Section 8(b). (g) The Board shall elect one of its members as chairman chairperson and another as vice-chairman vice-chairperson for terms to expire on December 31 of each year to preside at meetings and perform such other duties as the Board may prescribe. The presiding officer of the Board may continue to vote as any other member, notwithstanding his the member's duties as presiding officer, if he or she so desires. The chairperson may select a designee from current members to act on behalf of the chairperson for official business of the authority. Such designee shall be paid by the authority a per diem allowance in the same amount for each day in which the designee engages in official business of the authority, including but not limited to attendance of any official meeting of the board, of any committee of the board, or of the authority's Pension Committee, Board of Ethics, or Arts Council, provided that said per diem allowance shall not be paid to such member for more than 130 days in a calendar year. The Board shall also elect from its membership a secretary and a treasurer who shall serve terms expiring on December 31 of each year. A member of the Board may hold only one office on the Board at any one time. (h) The Board shall hold at least one meeting each month. The Secretary of the Board

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shall give written notice to each member of the Board at least two days prior to any called meeting that may be scheduled, and said Secretary shall be informed of the call of such meeting sufficiently in advance so as to provide for his giving notice as above. A majority of the total voting membership of the Board, as it may exist at the time, shall constitute a quorum. On any question presented, the number of members present shall be recorded. By affirmative vote of a majority of the members present, the Board may exercise all the powers and perform all the duties of the Board, except as otherwise hereinafter provided or as limited by its bylaws, and no vacancy on the original membership of the Board, or thereafter, shall impair the power of the Board to act. All meetings of the Board, its Executive Committee, or any committee appointed by the Board shall be subject to all provisions, except for Section 2(a), of an Act providing that all meetings of certain public bodies shall be open to the public, approved March 28, 1972 (Ga. L. 1972, p. 575), as now or hereafter amended Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. (i) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act, the following actions by the Board shall require the affirmative vote of one more than a majority of the total voting membership of the Board as it may exist at the time:
(1) The issuance and sale of revenue bonds as contemplated in Section 10 or equipment trust certificates as contemplated in Section 11. (2) The purchase or lease of any privately owned system of transportation of passengers for hire in its entirety, or any substantial part thereof, as contemplated in Section 8(c) or 8(d). Prior to the purchase or lease of any such privately owned system a public hearing pertaining thereto shall have been held and notice of such public hearing shall have been advertised as provided in Section 9(c) hereof. Provided that no sum shall be paid for such privately owned system of transportation in excess of the fair market value thereof determined by a minimum of two appraisers and approved by a majority of the local governments participating in the financing of such purchase. (3) The award of any contract involving $100,000.00 $200,000.00 or more for construction, alterations, supplies, equipment, repairs, maintenance or services other than professional services, or for the purchase, sale or lease of any property. Any contract involving $200,000.00 or more shall be awarded through a competitive bidding process as described in Section 14 of this Act. The Board by appropriate resolution may delegate to the general manager the general or specific authority to enter into contracts involving less than $100,000.00 $200,000.00 if such contracts are entered into in accordance with Section 14 of this Act. (4) The grant of any concession as contemplated in Section 14(f). (5) The award of any contract for the management of any Authority-owned property or facility as contemplated in Section 14(h). (j) The Board shall appoint and employ, as needed, a general manager, and a general counsel, none of whom may be members of the Board or a relative of a member of the Board, and delegate to them such authority as it may deem appropriate. It may make such by-laws or rules and regulations as it may deem appropriate for its own

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government, not inconsistent with this Act, including the establishment of an Executive Committee to exercise such authority as its by-laws may prescribe. (k) The treasurer of the Authority and such other members of the Board and such other officers and employees of the Authority as the Board may determine shall execute corporate surety bonds, conditioned upon the faithful performance of their respective duties. A blanket form of surety bond may be used for this purpose. Neither the obligation of the principal or the surety shall extend to any loss sustained by the insolvency, failure or closing of any depository which has been approved as a depository for public funds. (l)(1) In addition to the requirements of subsection (h) of this section, each member of the Board shall hold a meeting once each 12 months with the local governing body which appointed such member. The Secretary of the Board shall give written notice to each member of the Board, to each local governing body, and to the governing authority of each municipality in the county in which there is an existing or proposed rail line at least two days prior to any meeting that may be scheduled, and said Secretary shall be informed of the call of such meeting sufficiently in advance so as to provide for his giving such notice. These meetings shall be for the purpose of reporting to the local governing bodies on the operations of the Authority and on the activities of the Board and making such information available to the general public. No activity which requires action by the Board shall be initiated or undertaken at any meeting conducted under this subsection.
(2) The Board shall submit once each three months a written report on the operations of the Authority and on the activities of the Board to each local governing body which appoints a member of the Board."
SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (p) of Section 8 as follows:
"(p) The Authority shall have no power to operate taxicabs, or facilities designed exclusively for the transportation of property for hire, nor shall it engage in other activities commonly regarded as private enterprise, except to develop a rapid transit system, provide concessions, off-street parking and other facilities for the comfort, safety and convenience of transit passengers, and otherwise accomplish the purposes and policies expressed and contemplated in this Act. Reserved."
SECTION 3. Said Act is further amended by revising subsections (c), (e), (f), and (h) of Section 9 as follows:
"(c) The Board shall determine by itself exclusively majority vote after public hearings as hereinafter provided, the routes, types of construction, equipment, and facilities to be operated by the Authority, the scheduled services to be made available to the public and, except for the rates, fares, rentals, and charges for charter, group, and party bus services as provided in subsection (f) of this Section, the amounts to be charged therefor. Before making any determinations as to scheduled services or amounts to be charged for such services, other than amounts charged for charter, group, and party bus

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services, the Board shall first hold at least one public hearing after giving notice of the time and place by twice advertising on different days in the newspaper having the largest circulation in the metropolitan area not more than ten days nor less than five days prior to the hearing. As to all other matters, the Board may hold such public hearings as it may deem appropriate, and as to all public hearings, it may prescribe reasonable rules and regulations to govern such hearings not inconsistent with this Act." "(e) Except for determining the rates, fares, rentals, and charges for charter, group, and party bus services as set forth in subsection (f) of this Section, the function of the Board under subsections (c) and (d) shall not be delegated or exercised by any other person or body under any circumstances. Reserved. (f) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act to the contrary, the per-hour rates, fares, rentals, and charges for charter, group, and party bus services rendered by the Authority shall be no less than the lowest per-hour rates, fares, rentals, and charges actually charged for charter, group, and party bus services provided by motor common carriers and motor contract carriers in the metropolitan area. Any person aggrieved by any determination of the Board as to any rates, fares, rentals, and charges for charter, group, and party bus services may challenge same by a petition filed, within thirty days of the occurrence of the event or determination complained of, with the Public Service Commission of this State. A hearing, and such other proceedings as may be ordered, upon the aggrieved party's complaint shall be conducted by the Public Service Commission within thirty days after the filing of the complaint in order to determine the lawfulness of the challenged conduct or rates, fares, rentals, and charges for charter, group, and party bus services. The rulings of the Public Service Commission shall be subject to judicial review in any superior court of any county of the metropolitan area in which the charge may be applicable; however, whenever two or more legal actions are brought against the determination of the Public Service Commission in different superior courts, exclusive jurisdiction thereof shall be vested in the first such court to docket such a petition and all other petitions may be refiled in the superior court having exclusive jurisdiction. Reserved."
"(h)(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act to the contrary, not later than 120 days after the end of each fiscal year of the Authority, the Board shall adjust the amounts to be charged for transportation services to the public so that the total funds to be received from transit operating revenue during the fiscal year of the Authority ending June 30, 1980, shall be no less than thirty percent of the operating costs of the system for the immediately preceding fiscal year, and so that the total funds to be received from transit operating revenue during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1981, and for each fiscal year thereafter shall be no less than thirty-five percent of the operating costs of the system for the immediately preceding fiscal year. In making such adjustments, the Board shall be authorized to rely upon estimates of all revenue, patronage, and other factors which may affect the amounts to be charged for transportation services to the public; provided, if such amounts actually charged during one fiscal year resulted in transit operating revenue less than that required under this subsection, the amounts to be charged the immediately succeeding fiscal

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year shall be sufficient, along with all other transit operating revenue, to make up such deficit as well as meet the other requirements of this subsection. (2) Any differences between amounts charged for various transportation services to the public including, but not limited to, amounts charged for weekend or off-peak hours' service, or amounts charged special groups of persons, shall be approved by at least a two-thirds' vote of the total membership of the Board as it may exist at the time. Reserved. (3) Nothing in this subsection (h) shall be construed to change any limitation relating to the subsidy of operating costs of the system under subsection (I) of Section 25 of this Act if such limitation would require increasing transit operating revenue above the amount provided in this subsection. (4) For purposes of this subsection, 'transit operating revenue' shall include all revenue from fares, rates, and charges for transportation services and revenues from all other sources except the sales and use taxes levied pursuant to Section 25 of this Act; and 'operating costs' means 'operating costs of the system,' as defined in subsection (I) of Section 25 of this Act, and exclusive of depreciation and amortization and other costs and charges as provided in the said definition."
SECTION 4. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (h) of Section 10 as follows:
"(h) Bonds of the Authority shall may be sold by public competitive bidding, unless such requirement is waived by the local governments participating in the Authority at the time of such sale, in which event the bonds may be sold or through negotiation with a prospective purchaser or purchasers. If, with respect to the sale of any particular issue of bonds, public competitive bidding is contemplated, the advertising of the notice of sale and invitation to bid with respect thereto shall be advertised as is customarily done in the handling of governmental bond issues and Section 14(b) as to these matters shall not apply. The Authority may negotiate the sale of its bonds to the Federal Government."
SECTION 5. Said Act is further amended by revising Section 12 as follows:
"The Authority shall have no power of eminent domain, but the City of Atlanta and the counties of Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Clayton and Gwinnett may, for purposes of the Authority, exercise the broadest power of eminent domain shall be available to them any city or county government within the territorial jurisdiction of the Authority or any agency or joint agency thereof, under any statute, and to convey to the Authority any property so acquired upon payment or credit for the total cost of any acquisition hereunder. For purposes of this section, the power of eminent domain shall lie in a city governing body if the property is located within that city's territorial limits and the power of eminent domain shall lie in a county governing body if the property is located in an unincorporated location within the county. However, no local governing body shall exercise any power of eminent domain hereunder with respect to property located beyond its territorial limits."

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SECTION 6.
By deleting lines 50 through 111 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: SECTION 7.
Said Act is further amended by revising Section 14A as follows: "The Authority shall have available at its principal office for public inspection at all times during regular business hours of the Authority an accurate and brief summary disclosing all material terms of each contract which the Authority has entered into and the terms of which call for expenditures by the Authority of more than $150,000. The Authority shall prepare an annual report for the period ending June 30 of each year. Each annual report shall include a statement of the tax revenue and operating revenue received during the period, a statement of the total expenditures made during the period and a list of all written contracts entered into by the Authority during the period which call for the Authority to expend at any time in the aggregate more than $50,000 $20,000.00. Such list shall also include any employment or consultant contracts (whether or not written) under which the employee or consultant is to be compensated at an annual rate of more than $20,000, including direct and indirect or deferred benefits. When a person or firm, whose salary or fee is reportable hereunder, shall have his compensation increased at any time, the amount of such increase and the total new rate shall be reported for the period in which the increase takes effect. The list of contracts shall state the anticipated amount of funds to be paid thereunder, or the formula for determining such amount. The Authority shall also prepare a list of the names of each person, firm or corporation which has received from the Authority during such period in excess of $20,000, as well as the amount paid to such person, firm or corporation during such period. The annual report, together with the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the preceding calendar year, and lists required by this Section shall be filed as a statement, verified by the Chairman of the Board of the Authority and its General Manager, with members of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Overview Committee, the Governor, the presiding officers of the House of Representatives and the Senate, the State Auditor and with governing authorities of each county and the largest municipality in the area of the Authority's operation. The annual report and lists required by this Section shall be prepared and filed within forty-five days of the end of the reporting period submitted by August 31 of each year, shall be made available at the Authority's principal office for public inspection at all times during regular business hours of the Authority following such filing, and notice of such availability shall be published in a daily newspaper of general circulation within the entire geographic area of the Authority's operation within fifteen days after filing. Such notice shall occupy at least one quarter of a full page in such newspaper shall be posted in a prominent location on the Authority's website within two weeks of submittal of the report to the parties enumerated in this Section. Such report shall display employee identification numbers and job titles, and no names or social security numbers of employees shall be displayed."

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SECTION 8.
Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Section 16 as follows: "(a) The Board shall make provision for a system of financial accounting and controls, audits and reports. All accounting systems and records, auditing procedures and standards, and financial reporting shall conform to generally accepted principles of governmental accounting. Copies of each financial report required under this Section shall be furnished delivered to the members of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Overview Committee and posted on the website of the Authority. Notice of such publication shall be delivered in electronic format to each local governing body of each participating local government in the metropolitan area as described in Section 6 of this Act. All financial records, reports and documents of the Authority shall be public records and open to public inspection under reasonable regulations prescribed by the Board."

SECTION 9.
Said Act is further amended by revising subsections (e) and (g) of Section 17 as follows: "(e) Not later than December 31, 2016, and every four years thereafter, the The Authority shall cause to be performed an independent annual management audit on the condition of management of the Authority at the expense of the Authority, to be supervised and approved by the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee., and which The management audit shall be submitted to the Board of the Authority, the Governor, the State Auditor, and the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee before December 31 of each year in which it is required. The management audit shall be performed at the expense of the Authority." "(g) The Authority shall submit to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee, the presiding officers of the House and Senate, and the Governor an annual report which report shall indicate consultant expenses, other professional services, salaries and expenses of full-time and part-time employees and Board members, and payments rendered by to outside companies, or agencies, or entities by to the Authority for any and all goods, services, and projects. Said report shall be submitted by August 31 of each year and shall include, along with the requirements specified in Section 14A of this Act, the name of the payee, the date of payment, the payment amount, and the purpose of each payment. If such payment was made pursuant to a contract, the date on which the contract was awarded, the length of the contract term, the award amount of the contract, the cumulative payments that have been made toward the contract, including the listed payment, and any related contract or project identification number shall be included in the report alongside the name of the payee, the date of payment, the payment amount, and the purpose of each payment. In addition to a printed copy to be provided to the parties enumerated in this subsection, said report shall be posted in a prominent location on the Authority's website within two weeks of submittal of the report to the parties enumerated in this subsection. The report posted on the Authority's website shall show employee identification numbers and job titles instead of the names

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of the employees. The employee's social security number shall not be used as the employee's identification number."
SECTION 10. Said Act is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Section 20 as follows:
"(a) The Board may promulgate reasonable rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law, for the control and management of its operations, properties, employees and patrons. Violations of rules and regulations governing the conduct of the public in or upon the Authority's transportation system shall be punishable by a civil fine or penalty in an amount set by the Board. All rules and regulations governing the conduct of the public in or upon the Authority's transportation system and the civil fine or penalty for infraction of such rules and regulations shall be posted in a prominent location on the Authority's website.
(b)(1) The Board may provide for the recognition of authorized representatives of the employees of the Authority and for collective bargaining, in accordance with this subsection, with such authorized representatives. (2) As used in this subsection, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(A) 'Authorized representative' means the collective bargaining agent for a class of employees, recognized for such purposes by the Board. (B) 'Collective bargaining' or 'collectively bargain' means performing the mutual obligation of the Authority and the authorized representatives of represented employees to negotiate, in good faith and to impasse, if necessary, over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment with the bona fide intention of reaching a negotiated agreement. (C) 'Grievance arbitration' means arbitration of a dispute between the Authority and the authorized representative, acting on behalf of a represented employee, which involves the interpretation of an existing labor agreement and the application of the terms and conditions of that labor agreement to the claims of one or more employees. (D) 'Labor agreement' means an agreement, including any agreement respecting pension or retirement benefits for represented employees, between the Authority and the authorized representative, entered into in accordance with this subsection, which establishes the wages, hours, and other terms and condition of employment for represented employees of the Authority. (E) 'Represented employee' means an employee of the Authority who is a member of a class of employees for which the Board has recognized an authorized representative. (3) Every labor agreement entered into by the Authority shall provide for grievance arbitration and shall specify the procedure therefor. In any grievance arbitration, the arbitrators must base their decision upon the express terms and conditions of an existing labor agreement. (4) Upon or prior to the expiration of an existing labor agreement, the Authority and the authorized representative shall collectively bargain in an effort to reach a

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successor or replacement labor agreement. If, after expiration of an existing labor agreement, the Authority and the authorized representative are then unable to agree upon the terms and conditions of a new labor agreement, including but not limited to the issue of wages, they shall jointly select or, failing their agreement, upon the written petition of either or both parties, the Governor shall appoint within 30 days after the receipt of said petition a neutral fact finder to investigate and explore all unresolved collective bargaining issues and to render a report to the Authority, the authorized representative, and the public. The neutral fact finder shall conduct such hearings as may be necessary to provide for the full and fair presentation of all unresolved collective bargaining issues by both parties. That fact finder shall be authorized to sign and issue subpoenas for witnesses or documents, to administer oaths, to take oral or written testimony and to take such other actions as may be needed to make comprehensive findings of fact and recommendations. When a subpoena is disobeyed, any party may apply to the Superior Court of Fulton County for an order requiring obedience. Failure to comply with that order shall be cause for punishment as for contempt of court. The costs of securing the attendance of witnesses, including fees and mileage, shall be computed in the same manner as prescribed by law in civil cases in the superior court. (5) The fact finder's report shall recommend as to all unresolved collective bargaining issues, including appropriate wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment for represented employees, and shall set forth supporting factual findings, determined after due consideration of the factors set forth in subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (8) of this subsection, and shall contain a summary of the findings. The report of the fact finder shall be issued within 30 days after the fact finder is selected or appointed. Upon issuance, the report shall be distributed by the Authority to the Governor, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee of the Georgia General Assembly, and each local governing body in the metropolitan area. The fact finder shall cause the summary of findings to be published once in the newspaper having the largest circulation in the metropolitan area. The fact finder shall be compensated in the same manner as a special master pursuant to Code Section 22-2-106 of the O.C.G.A., and the costs thereof and any other costs of the proceeding shall be borne equally by the parties. After selection or appointment of a fact finder pursuant to this paragraph, the parties may continue to collectively bargain on any issues, including but not limited to those submitted for fact-finding purposes. (6) Upon issuance of the fact finder's report, the Authority and the authorized representative shall continue to collectively bargain in light of the recommendations set forth in such report. If either party rejects any or all of the fact finder's recommendations and the parties are otherwise unable, through collective bargaining, to reach agreement on such issue or issues, then each party rejecting any of the fact finder's recommendations shall prepare a written statement setting forth the specific recommendations which such party has rejected, the party's counterproposal on the issue or issues, and the reasons for rejecting the fact finder's recommendations. Prior

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to commencement of any proceeding for interest arbitration, as provided in paragraph (7) of this subsection, each party required under this paragraph to prepare that statement shall cause it to be published in the local newspaper having the largest circulation in the metropolitan area and shall concurrently distribute that statement to the Governor, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee of the Georgia General Assembly, and each local governing body in the metropolitan area. (7) If, within the 30 days following issuance of the fact finder's report, the Authority and the authorized representative are unable to conclude a new labor agreement, either party may then seek binding interest arbitration of all a judicial determination of any unresolved issues between the parties. Such an action may be instituted by the filing of a petition with the Governor for binding interest arbitration and for the appointment of an arbitrator. The Governor shall appoint an arbitrator who is a member of the National Academy of Arbitrators or is approved by the American Arbitration Association within 30 days of the petition. That arbitrator shall decide the issues within 90 days after said petition shall be filed with the Governor. That arbitrator's decision on those issues shall bind both the Authority and the authorized representative. That arbitrator may require the Authority and the authorized representative to provide that arbitrator with such information as the arbitrator determines to be necessary in resolving the issues for a judicial determination. In even-numbered years, the petition shall be filed in the Superior Court of Fulton County and directed to the judge with the greatest length of service in that court. In odd-numbered years, the petition shall be filed in the Superior Court of DeKalb County and directed to the judge with the greatest length of service in that court. The judge, without a jury, shall decide upon the issues within 90 days of filing such petition. The decision of the judge shall be binding upon the Authority and the authorized representative, and there shall be no appeal of such decision. The judge may require the Authority and the authorized representative to provide such information as the judge determines to be necessary in resolving the issues submitted. In the event any unresolved collective bargaining issue, including but not limited to wage rates for represented employees, is not submitted for judicial determination, the parties shall continue the collective bargaining process with respect to such issues in a good faith effort to reach agreement on such issues or to agree upon the terms and conditions of a stipulation or submission agreement to be submitted for judicial determination as provided for in this paragraph.
(8)(A) In any interest arbitration judicial determination under this subsection, the arbitrator judge shall be bound by any written stipulation or submission agreement between the Authority and the authorized representative concerning such determination. In determining any issue, the arbitrator judge shall also give primary consideration weight both to the report of the neutral fact finder and to the following factors:
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while adhering to all legal requirements governing the Authority's expenditure of public funds and revenues and maintaining levels of transit service sufficient to serve the metropolitan area; and (B)(ii) The amount, if any, of any fare increase which would be necessary to afford a wage or salary increase or improvement in fringe benefits or extension of vacation, holiday, or excused time and the ability of the public to bear a fare increase, with consideration of the per capita income of those persons in the service area;. (B) The judge shall also give secondary consideration to the following factors: (C)(i) A comparison between the overall wage and salary levels and fringe benefit levels and vacation, holiday and excused time allowances of the Authority's represented employees and other workers in the public and private sectors of the metropolitan area who perform work requiring similar skills in other major ground transportation services; (D)(ii) A comparison of the hours and working conditions of the Authority's represented employees and other workers in the public and private sectors of the metropolitan area who perform work requiring similar skills in other major ground transportation services; and (E)(iii) The cost of consumer goods and services within the metropolitan area. (9) In the event that either party wishes to enforce the decision of the arbitrator, a petition for such enforcement must be filed within ninety (90) days of such decision. In odd numbered years, the petition must be filed in the Superior Court of Fulton County and directed to the senior judge in time of service in that court. In even numbered years, the petition must be filed in the Superior Court of DeKalb County and directed to the senior judge in time of service in that court. The court shall confirm the decision unless the decision is vacated by the court because the court finds that the rights of a party were prejudiced by: (A) Corruption, fraud, or misconduct in procuring the decision; (B) Partiality of an arbitrator appointed as a neutral; (C) An overstepping by the arbitrators of their authority or such imperfect execution of it that a final and definite decision upon the subject of such matter submitted was not made; or (D) The arbitrator's manifest disregard for the law. The judge's ruling in this enforcement proceeding shall bind the Authority and the authorized representative and there shall be no appeal from this decision. (10) Upon vacating a decision, the court may order a rehearing and determination of all or any of the issues either before the same arbitrator or before a new arbitrator appointed as provided by this part. In any provision of an agreement limiting the time for a hearing or decision, time shall be measured from the date of such order or rehearing, whichever is appropriate, or a time may be specified by the court. (11) No employee of the Authority shall engage in any strike, sit-down, slow-down, walkout, or other concerted cessation or curtailment of work, and no authorized representative of employees of the Authority shall cause, instigate, encourage,

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promote or condone any strike, sit-down, slow-down, walkout, or other concerted cessation or curtailment of work by any employee of the Authority. The Authority shall not unilaterally increase, decrease, or otherwise change the wages, including accrued cost of living allowances, or fringe benefits of represented employees as of the last day of an expired contract pending the establishment of new wages and fringe benefits by negotiation or interest arbitration judicial determination. (12)(10) Subject to any requirement imposed pursuant to Section 13 (c) of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended, the Authority at all times shall have the right to determine the method, means, and personnel by which its operations are to be carried on, including the right to hire part-time employees."
SECTION 11. Said Act is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Section 21 as follows:
"(b) The Authority shall also be exempt from any regulation by the Public Service Commission of this State, except as provided in Section 9(f) of this Act, and except that when any proposed action of the Authority, or any local government on behalf of the Authority, may place a public utility, railroad or public service corporation in violation of the requirements of the Commission, or create the need for collaboration with respect to compliance with the requirements of the Commission, the Authority shall obtain the Commission's cooperation and approval of the proposed action. In such matters and particularly with respect to the matters contemplated in Section 8(j), the Commission shall cooperate with the Authority to accomplish the purposes and policies of this Act."
SECTION 12.
By replacing "2019" on line 129 with "2017".
By replacing "6" on line 191 with "13".
By substituting for the period on line 192 the following: , except for Section 10 of this Act, which shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
By replacing "7" on line 193 with "14".
Senator Beach of the 21st asked unanimous consent that the Senate disagree to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 264.
The consent was granted, and the Senate disagreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 264.

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

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HB 265. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Riley of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th, Taylor of the 79th and others:
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 repeal provisions relating to the suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; to repeal provisions relating to the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House amendment to the Senate substitute was as follows:
Amend the Senate Committee on Transportation substitute to HB 265 (LC 39 0739S) by deleting lines 3 through 7 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; to repeal provisions relating to the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state sales and use taxes in general, so as to extend the date for the applicability of an exemption to the local sales and use tax cap for a county that levied a tax for the purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By deleting lines 11 through 13 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: transportation, is amended by repealing in their entirety Code Sections 32-9-13 and 32-914, relating to the suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities and the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, respectively.
By deleting lines 15 through 191 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state sales and use taxes in general, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 48-8-6, relating to limitations upon the authority of local governments to levy sales and use taxes and other similar taxes, 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:

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(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 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 2016. 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. 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."

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SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on June 1, 2014, only if an Act providing for the suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority and reconstituting the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is enacted at the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly. Otherwise, all provisions of this Act shall not become effective and shall stand repealed on June 1, 2014.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Beach of the 21st asked unanimous consent that the Senate disagree to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 265.
The consent was granted, and the Senate disagreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 265.
Senator Harper of the 7th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

The following Senators were excused as Conferees:

Jeffares of the 17th

Stone of the 23rd

Williams of the 19th

Senator Jones of the 25th asked unanimous consent that HB 610, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.
The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 610, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.
HB 610. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Brockway of the 102nd, Shaw of the 176th and Hugley of the 136th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, so as to provide for the licensing and regulation of public adjusters; to provide for definitions; to provide for written contracts; to provide for standard of conduct; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Jones of the 25th.

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The Senate Insurance and Labor Committee offered the following substitute to HB 610:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, so as to provide for the licensing and regulation of public adjusters; to provide for definitions; to provide for written contracts; to provide for standard of conduct; 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. 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 paragraph (13) of subsection (a) of Code Section 33-23-1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(13) 'Public adjuster' means any person who solicits, advertises for, or otherwise agrees to represent only a person who is insured under a policy covering fire, windstorm, water damage, and other physical damage to real and personal property other than vehicles licensed for the road, and any such representation shall be limited to the settlement of a claim or claims under the policy for damages to real and personal property, including related loss of income and living expense losses but excluding claims arising out of any motor vehicle accident, and who, for compensation on behalf of an insured:
(A) Acts or aids, solely in relation to first-party claims arising under insurance contracts that insure the real or personal property of the insured, in negotiating for, or effecting the settlement of, a claim for loss or damage covered by an insurance contract; (B) Advertises for employment as a public adjuster of insurance claims or solicits business or represents himself or herself to the public as a public adjuster of firstparty claims for losses or damages arising out of policies of insurance that insure real or personal property; or (C) Directly or indirectly solicits business, investigates or adjusts losses, or advises an insured about first-party claims for losses or damages arising out of policies of insurance that insure real or personal property for another person engaged in the business of adjusting losses or damages covered by an insurance policy."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended in Code Section 33-23-1, relating to definitions, by revising subsection (b) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
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subsection (a) of this Code section shall not be deemed to include: (1) An attorney at law admitted to practice in this state, when handling the collections of premiums or advising clients as to insurance as a function incidental to the practice of law or who, from time to time, adjusts losses which are incidental to the practice of his or her profession; (2) Any representative of ocean marine insurers; (3) Any representative of farmers' mutual fire insurance companies as defined in Chapter 16 of this title; (4) A salaried employee of a credit or character reporting firm or agency not engaged in the insurance business who may, however, report to an insurer; (5) A person acting for or as a collection agency; (6) A person who makes the salary deductions of premiums for employees or, under a group insurance plan, a person who serves the master policyholder of group insurance in administering the details of such insurance for the employees or debtors of the master policyholder or of a firm or corporation by which the person is employed and who does not receive insurance commissions for such service; provided, further, that an administration fee not exceeding 5 percent of the premiums collected paid by the insurer to the administration office shall not be construed to be an insurance commission; (7) Persons exempted from licensure as provided in subsection (h) of Code Section 33-23-4; or (8) An individual who collects claim information from, or furnishes claim information to, insureds or claimants, who conducts data entry, and who enters 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.
(c) In addition to paragraphs (2) through (8) of subsection (b) of this Code section, the definitions of public adjuster, independent adjuster, and adjuster in subsection (a) of this Code section shall not be deemed to include an attorney admitted to practice law in this state."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 33-23-4, relating to license required, restrictions on payment or receipt of commissions, and positions indirectly related to sale, solicitation, or negotiation of insurance excluded from licensing requirements, as follows:
"(a)(1) A person shall not sell, solicit, or negotiate insurance in this state for any class or classes of insurance unless the person is licensed for that line of authority in accordance with this chapter and applicable regulations. (2) Any individual who sells, solicits, or negotiates insurance in this state must shall be licensed as an agent. (3) Any business entity that sells, solicits, or negotiates insurance in this state must

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shall be licensed as an agency. (4) Any individual defined as an adjuster under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 33-23-1 who for a fee, commission, salary, or other compensation investigates, settles, or adjusts claims arising under insurance contracts on behalf of the insurer or the insured shall be licensed as either an independent adjuster or a public adjuster."
SECTION 4. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 33-23-43, relating to authority of adjusters and penalty for violation, as follows:
"(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 Misrepresent to an insured that he or she is required to hire an independent or public adjuster to help the insured meet his or her obligations under his or her policy; (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; (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 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 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; (5) Misrepresent to a claimant that he or she is an adjuster representing an insurer in any capacity, including acting as an employee of the insurer or as an independent adjuster, unless appointed by an insurer in writing to act on the insurer's behalf for that specific claim or purpose. A licensed public adjuster shall not charge a claimant a fee for adjusting a claim when he or she is appointed by the insurer for that specific claim or purpose and the appointment is accepted by the public adjuster; (6) Solicit, or attempt to solicit, an insured during the progress of a loss-producing occurrence as defined in the insured's insurance contract; (7) Have a direct or indirect financial interest in any aspect of a claim other than the salary, fee, commission, or other consideration established in a written contract with the insured which shall incorporate all of the conditions and provisions set out in

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Code Section 33-23-43.1; (8) Charge to or collect from an insured any amount, other than reasonable compensation for services rendered based on time spent and expenses incurred, in any transaction where the insurer either pays or commits in writing to pay the policy limit or limits for all coverage under the insured's policy within three business days after the loss is reported to the insurer; (9) Misrepresent to an insured or insurer that he or she is an attorney authorized by law to provide legal advice and services or that a policy covers a loss or losses outside the scope of the coverage provided by the insurance contract; (10) Permit an unlicensed employee or representative of the adjuster to conduct business for which a license is required; or (11) Hire or procure another to do any act prohibited by this subsection."
SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"33-23-43.1. (a) Public adjusters shall ensure that all contracts for their services are in writing, prominently captioned and titled 'Public Adjuster Contract,' and contain the following:
(1) Legible full name of the public adjuster signing the contract, as specified on the license issued by the Department of Insurance, and attestation language that the public adjuster is fully bonded pursuant to state law; (2) Permanent home state business address and contact information of the public adjuster, including e-mail address; (3) The public adjuster's Department of Insurance license number and a statement that the license is valid and in full force and effect as of the date the contract is signed; (4) The insured's full name and street address; (5) A description of the loss and its location, if applicable; (6) A description of services to be provided to the insured; (7) Signatures of the public adjuster and the insured; (8) The date the contract was signed by the public adjuster, and the date the contract was signed by the insured; (9) A statement of the fee, compensation, or other considerations that the public adjuster is to receive for services, including a listing of typical costs and expenses for which the public adjuster is to be reimbursed; and (10) A statement prominently captioned in a minimum 12 point font that contains the following:
(A) Any direct or indirect interest in or compensation by any construction firm, salvage firm, building appraisal firm, storage company, or any other firm or business entity that performs any work in conjunction with damages incident to any loss which the adjuster has been contracted to adjust; (B) Any direct or indirect participation in the reconstruction, repair, or restoration of damaged property that is the subject of a claim adjusted by the adjuster or disclosure of any other activities that may be reasonably construed as a conflict of

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interest, including a financial interest in any salvage, repair, construction, or restoration of any business entity that obtains business in connection with any claims that the public adjuster has a contract or agreement to adjust; and (C) Any direct or indirect compensation of value in connection with an insured's specific loss other than compensation from the insured for service as a public adjuster. (b) Public adjuster contracts may not contain a contract term that: (1) Restricts an insured's right to initiate and maintain direct communications with his or her attorney, the insurer, the insurer's adjuster, the insurer's attorney, or any other person regarding settlement of the insured's claim; (2) Vests the public adjuster with the right to initiate direct communications with the insured's insurer, the insurer's adjuster, or the insurer's attorney regarding settlement of the insured's claim without specific written authorization from the insured; (3) Allows the public adjuster's percentage fee to be collected when money is due from an insurance company but not paid or that allows a public adjuster to collect the entire fee from the first check issued by an insurance company rather than as a percentage of each check issued by an insurance company; (4) Requires the insured to authorize an insurance company to issue a check only in the name of the public adjuster; or (5) Precludes or restricts an insured from pursuing any civil remedies relating to his or her claim. (c) All public adjuster contracts shall be construed to contain, by operation of law: (1) A provision granting the insured a right to rescind the contract within three business days after the date the contract was signed, so long as the rescission is in writing and mailed or delivered to the public adjuster at the address stated in the contract within three business days. For purposes of this subsection, rescission of the contract shall be considered delivered or mailed if it is delivered by electronic transmittal to the e-mail address or facsimile specified in the contract for such communications; (2) A provision that if the insured exercises the right to rescind the contract, anything of value given by the insured under the contract will be returned to the insured within 15 business days following the receipt by the public adjuster of the cancellation notice; and (3) A provision requiring that, prior to initiating any contact with the insured's insurer, the insurer's adjuster, or the insurer's attorney regarding settlement of the insured's claim, a public adjuster must provide the insurer a notification letter signed by the insured confirming that the insured has authorized the public adjuster to communicate directly with the insurer, the insurer's adjuster, or the insurer's attorney on behalf of the insured. (d) All public adjuster contracts shall be executed in duplicate to provide an original contract to the public adjuster and an original contract to the insured. The public adjuster's original contract shall be available at all times for inspection without notice by the Commissioner of Insurance.

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33-23-43.2. (a) A public adjuster is obligated, under his or her license, to serve with objectivity and complete loyalty to the interest of his or her client alone and to render to the insured such information, counsel, and service within the public adjuster's knowledge, understanding, and opinion that will best serve the insured's insurance claim needs and interest. (b) A public adjuster shall faithfully observe all of the terms and provisions of the public adjuster contract as prescribed in Code Section 33-23-43.1."
SECTION 6. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014.
SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Jones of the 25th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate committee substitute to HB 610 (LC 37 1785S) by inserting after "penalties;" on line 4 the following: to amend Code Section 33-63-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guaranteed asset protection waivers definitions, so as to expand the definition of guaranteed asset protection waiver to include a contractual agreement wherein a creditor agrees for certain charges to cancel or waive all or part of certain excess wear and use charges;
By inserting after line 201 the following: Code Section 33-63-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guaranteed asset protection waivers definitions, is amended by revising in paragraph (6) as follows:
"(6) 'Guaranteed asset protection waiver' means a contractual agreement wherein a creditor agrees for a separate charge to cancel or waive all or part of amounts due on a borrower's finance agreement in the event of a total physical damage loss or unrecovered theft of the motor vehicle, which agreement must be part of, or a separate addendum to, the finance agreement or a contractual agreement wherein a creditor agrees for a separate charge to cancel or waive all or part of the excess wear and use charges owed by the borrower to the creditor under the lease contract when the borrower returns a leased vehicle to the creditor at termination of the lease, which agreement must be part of, or a separate addendum to, the lease contract."
SECTION 7.
By redesignating Section 7 as Section 8.
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Jones of the 25th 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison E Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James C Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 2.

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton C Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson C Williams

HB 610, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Carter of the 42nd assumed the Chair.

Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd asked unanimous consent that HB 1078, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.
The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 1078, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.
HB 1078. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Atwood of the 179th and Willard of the 51st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries, so as to clarify provisions

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relating to juries; to revise definitions; to change provisions relating to choosing grand jurors; to provide for concurrent grand juries; to provide for a preliminary oath to be administered to grand juries; to change provisions relating to when there are insufficient persons to complete a panel of grand jurors; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd.
The Senate Judiciary Non-Civil Committee offered the following substitute to HB 1078:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries, so as to clarify provisions relating to juries; to revise definitions; to change provisions relating to choosing grand jurors; to provide for concurrent grand juries; to provide for a preliminary oath to be administered to grand juries; to change provisions relating to when there are insufficient persons to complete a panel of grand jurors; 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 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries, is amended by revising paragraphs (5), (10), and (11) of Code Section 15-12-1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(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 trial or grand jury service." "(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 trial or grand juror. (11) 'Venire' means the list of persons summoned to serve as trial or grand jurors for a particular term of court."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-12-1.1, relating to exemptions from jury duty, as follows:
"(a)(1) Any person who shows that he or she will be engaged during his or her term of jury duty as a trial or grand juror 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

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duty may 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."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-3, relating to term 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 on any trial 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 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-12-4, relating to eligibility of person to serve as a juror, as follows:
"(a) Any person who has served as a trial or grand juror at any session of the superior or state courts shall be ineligible for duty as a juror at until the next succeeding term of the court in which such person has previously served but shall be eligible to serve at the next succeeding term of court for a different level of court county master jury list has been received by the clerk."
SECTION 5. Said chapter 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, as follows:
"(2) An expense allowance for trial or grand jurors in the superior courts of such counties for the next succeeding year 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; and"
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-10, relating to juror's failure to appear or unauthorized absence and contempt, as follows:

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"15-12-10. If any person is duly summoned to appear as a trial or grand juror at court and neglects or refuses to appear, or if any juror absents himself or herself without leave of the court, said such neglect, refusal, or absence may, after notice and hearing, be punished as contempt of court."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-11, relating to appointment of jury clerk and other personnel, juror questionnaires, and construction with other laws, as follows:
"(b) Prospective trial and grand 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 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."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-12-23, relating to clerk of board of jury commissioners, jury clerk, juror questionnaires, and construction with other laws, as follows:
"(2) All prospective trial or grand 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."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-46, relating to adjournment of term pending choosing of jurors, as follows:
"15-12-46. If juries have not been chosen for any regular term of the superior court and there is not sufficient time for choosing and summoning prospective trial and grand 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 and grand jurors to be summoned, and may enforce their attendance at the term so called."
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-62.1, relating to choosing grand jurors, as follows:
"15-12-62.1. The On and after July 1, 2012, the clerk shall choose a sufficient number of persons to serve as grand jurors from the county master jury list in the same manner as trial jurors are chosen. The clerk, not less than 20 days before the commencement of each term of

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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 11. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-63, relating to choosing separate grand juries for each week, as follows:
"15-12-63. In any term of court when the public interest requires it, the court, on application of the district attorney, may empanel one or more concurrent grand juries. When the superior court is held for longer than one week, the presiding judge may direct the clerk to choose separate grand juries for each week."
SECTION 12. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-66, which is designated as reserved, as follows:
"15-12-66. (a) Prior to empaneling, swearing, and charging the grand jury, the presiding judge and the district attorney may examine prospective grand jurors as to their qualifications to serve as provided in Code Sections 15-12-4 and 15-12-60. Such examination shall be conducted after the administration of the preliminary oath set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section. Any prospective grand juror who is not qualified to serve shall be excused by the presiding judge. (b) Prior to examination, the presiding judge, the district attorney, or the clerk shall administer the following oath or affirmation to prospective grand jurors:
'You shall give true answers to all questions as may be asked by the court or the district attorney concerning your qualifications to serve as a grand juror.' Reserved."
SECTION 13. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-12-66.1, relating to insufficient number of persons to complete panel of grand jurors, as follows:
"15-12-66.1. When On and after July 1, 2012, when from challenge or from any other cause there are not a sufficient number of persons in attendance to complete the panel empaneling of grand jurors, the presiding judge shall order the clerk shall to choose at random from the names of persons summoned as trial jurors a sufficient number of prospective trial grand jurors from the county master jury list and summon the jurors so chosen necessary to complete the grand jury. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed as barring the court from taking any action against a person who has been summoned to appear as a juror as provided in Code Section 15-12-10."
SECTION 14. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

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SECTION 15. 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke
Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J (PRS) Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James C Jeffares
Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

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

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton C Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson C Williams

HB 1078, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute. The President resumed the Chair. Senator Hill of the 32nd was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator Mullis of the 53rd was excused as a Conferee.

Senator Unterman of the 45th asked unanimous consent that HB 511, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.
The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 511, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

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HB 511. By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Watson of the 166th, Cooper of the 43rd, Sims of the 123rd, Clark of the 101st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to provide for a pilot program to provide coverage for bariatric surgical procedures for the treatment and management of obesity and related conditions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for requirements; to provide for a review panel; to provide for an evaluation report on the pilot program; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; 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 511:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, so as to provide for a pilot program to provide coverage for bariatric surgical procedures for the treatment and management of obesity and related conditions; to provide a definition; to provide for eligibility; to provide for requirements; to provide for a review panel; to provide for an evaluation report on the pilot program; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-2-12. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'state health insurance plan' means:
(1) The state employees' health insurance plan established pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45; (2) The health insurance plan for public school teachers established pursuant to Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20; and (3) The health insurance plan for public school employees established pursuant to Subpart 3 of Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20. (b) Beginning six months after the effective date of this Code section, the department shall conduct a two-year pilot program to provide coverage for the treatment and management of obesity and related conditions under a state health insurance plan. The

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pilot program will provide benefits for medically necessary bariatric procedures for participants selected for inclusion in the pilot program. (c) Participation in the pilot program shall be limited to no more than 75 individuals per year, to be selected in a manner determined by the department. Any person who has elected coverage under a state health insurance plan shall be eligible to be selected to participate in the pilot program in accordance with criteria established by the department which shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Participation in a state health insurance plan for at least 12 months; (2) Completion of a health risk assessment through a state health insurance plan; (3) A body mass index of:
(A) Greater than 40; or (B) Greater than 35 with one or more co-morbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, sleep apnea, or asthma; (4) Consent to provide personal and medical information to a state health insurance plan; (5) Non-tobacco user; (6) No other primary group health coverage or primary coverage with Medicare; and (7) Must have been covered under a state health insurance plan for two years immediately prior to the pilot program and must express an intent to continue coverage under such state health insurance plan for two years following the approved surgical procedure date. (d) Eligible individuals must apply to participate in the pilot program. The individual and his or her physician shall complete and submit an obesity treatment program application to the department no later than February 1 for each year of the pilot program. The department's contracted health insurance carrier shall review the criteria contained in subsection (c) of this Code section to determine qualified applicants for the pilot program. (e) The selected participants shall be eligible to receive a multi-disciplinary health evaluation at a facility located within the State of Georgia which is designated by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. The bariatric surgical procedures covered in the pilot program are: (1) Gastric band; (2) Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy; and (3) Rouen-Y gastric bypass. The participants shall use the department's contracted health insurance carrier to enroll in a case management program and to receive prior authorization for a surgical procedure provided pursuant to the pilot program. The health insurance carrier shall provide case management and patient follow-up services. Benefits for a bariatric surgical procedure under the pilot program shall be provided only when the surgical procedure is performed at a Center of Excellence within the State of Georgia. (f) All health care services provided pursuant to the pilot program shall be subject to the health insurance carrier's plan of benefits and policy provisions. Complications that arise after the discharge date are subject to the health insurance carrier's plan of benefits

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and policy provisions. (g) Participants must agree to comply with any and all terms and conditions of the pilot program including, but not limited to, participation and reporting requirements. Participation requirements shall include a 12 month postsurgery case management program. Each participant must also agree to comply with any and all requests by the department for postsurgical medical and productivity information, and such agreement shall survive his or her participation in a state health insurance plan. (h) A panel shall review the results and outcomes of the pilot program beginning six months after program initiation and shall conduct subsequent reviews every six months for the remainder of the pilot program. The panel shall be composed of the following members, appointed by the Governor:
(1) A representative of a state health insurance plan; (2) A representative of the state contracted health insurance carrier or carriers providing coverage under the pilot program; and (3) At least two physicians who carry a certification by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. (i) The department shall provide a final report by December 15 of the last year of the pilot program to the chairpersons of the House Committee on Health and Human Services, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Senate Appropriations Committee. The report shall include, at a minimum: (1) Whether patients in the pilot have experienced:
(A) A reduction in body mass index, and if so, the average amount of reduction; or (B) The reduction or elimination of co-morbidities, and if so, which co-morbidities were reduced or eliminated; (2) The total number of individuals who applied to participate in the pilot program; (3) The total number of participants who enrolled in the pilot program; (4) The average cost of each procedure conducted under the pilot program, including gastric band, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and Rouen-Y gastric bypass; (5) The total cost of each participant's annual health care costs prior to the surgical procedure and for each of the subsequent post-procedure years for the three years following the surgical procedure; and (6) The percentage of participants still employed by the state 12 months following the surgical procedure and 24 months following the surgical procedure, respectively. (j) This Code section shall stand repealed 42 months after the effective date of such Code section."
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective only if funds are specifically appropriated for the purposes of this Act in an Appropriations Act enacted by the General Assembly. If funds are so appropriated, then this Act shall become effective on the later of the date on which such Appropriations Act becomes effective or the beginning date of the fiscal year for which such appropriations are made.

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SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senators McKoon of the 29th and Unterman of the 45th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate Health and Human Services Committee substitute to HB 511 by inserting after "repeal;" on line 6 the following: to provide that at least two members of the board shall also be members of the state health benefit plan; to provide that two members shall be members of certain retirement systems;
By inserting after line 98 the following:
SECTION 1.1 Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 31-2-3, relating to the Board of Community Health, by revising subsections (a) and (b) as follows:
"(a) There is reconstituted the Board of Community Health, as of July 1, 2009, which shall establish the general policy to be followed by the Department of Community Health. The powers, functions, and duties of the Board of Community Health as they existed on June 30, 2009, are transferred to the reconstituted Board of Community Health effective July 1, 2009. The board shall consist of nine members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate; provided, however, that at least two members of the board shall be active participants in the state health benefit plan, at least one of whom shall be a member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia and one of whom shall be a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia; and provided, further, that of those two members, one shall be a retired member and one shall be an active member of the respective retirement system. For purposes of this subsection, the term 'state health benefit plan' shall have the same meaning provided by Code Section 31-2-2. (b) Board members in office on June 30, 2009 2014, shall serve out the remainder of their respective terms and successors to these board seats shall be appointed in accordance with this Code section. Thereafter, all succeeding appointments shall be for three-year terms from the expiration of the previous term."
By deleting line 100 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Section 1.1 of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014; Section 1 of this Act shall become effective only if funds are specifically appropriated for the purposes
Senator McKoon of the 29th asked unanimous consent that his amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the McKoon, Unterman amendment #1 to the committee substitute was withdrawn.

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Senators Orrock of the 36th, Butler of the 55th, Tate of the 38th, Davenport of the 44th, James of the 35th and others offered the following amendment #2:
Amend the Senate committee substitute to HB 511 (LC 33 5440S) by inserting after "program;" on line 5 the following:
to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to provide that certain qualified health plans that do not provide abortion coverage shall offer supplemental optional coverage for abortion services if the pregnancy is a result of rape or incest; to amend Code Section 45-18-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authority to establish a health insurance plan, so as to provide that a health insurance plan for employees of the state may offer certain abortion services;
By inserting "to provide for an effective date;" after "date;" on line 7.
By inserting "PART I" between lines 8 and 9.
By replacing lines 99 through 105 with the following:
PART II SECTION 1. Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows: "33-24-59.17. Any qualified health plan offered within the State of Georgia through a state law, federal law, or regulation or exchange created by the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-148), as amended by the federal Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-152), and regulations or guidance issued under those acts, which does not provide abortion coverage if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest shall offer supplemental coverage for abortion services at an additional cost to the insured."
SECTION 2. Code Section 45-18-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authority to establish a health insurance plan, is amended by revising subsection (a) as follows:
"(a) The board is authorized to establish a health insurance plan for employees of the state and to adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for its administration, subject to the limitations contained in this part. The health insurance plan may provide for group hospitalization and surgical and medical insurance against the financial costs of hospitalization, surgery, and medical treatment and care and may also include, among other things, prescribed drugs, medicines, prosthetic appliances, hospital inpatient and outpatient service benefits, abortion services if the pregnancy is the result of incest, dental benefits, vision care benefits, and medical expense indemnity benefits, including major medical benefits."

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PART III SECTION 1. (a) Part I of this Act shall become effective only if funds are specifically appropriated for the purposes of Part I of this Act in an Appropriations Act enacted by the General Assembly. If funds are so appropriated, then Part I of this Act shall become effective on the later of the date on which such Appropriations Act becomes effective or the beginning date of the fiscal year for which such appropriations are made. (b) 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.
PART IV SECTION 1.
Senator Orrock of the 36th offered the following amendment #2a:
Amend AM 37 0248 Amendment 2 to the Senate committee substitute to HB 511 by inserting on line 33 after the words "result of": "rape or"
Senator Unterman of the 45th requested a ruling of the Chair as to the germaneness of amendment #2.
The President ruled the Orrock, et al. amendment #2 to the committee substitute not germane.
The Orrock amendment #2a to the Orrock, et al. amendment #2 to the committee substitute was moot.
Senators Fort of the 39th, Carter of the 42nd and Henson of the 41st offered the following amendment #3:
Amend the Senate Health and Human Services Committee substitute to HB 511 (LC 33 5440S) by inserting after "date;" on line 7 the following: to amend Code Section 45-18-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authority to establish state employees' health insurance plan, rules and regulations, general provisions of plan, and coverage for retiring and retired employees, so as to require the Board of Community Health to contract with at least two vendors to provide health insurance benefits under the state employees' health insurance plan;
By striking line 9 and inserting in its place the following: PART I
SECTION 1-1.
By striking lines 99 through 102 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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SECTION 2-1.
This part shall become effective only if funds are specifically appropriated for the purposes of this part in an Appropriations Act enacted by the General Assembly. If funds are so appropriated, then this part shall become effective on the later of the date on which such

By inserting between lines 104 and 105 the following: PART II
SECTION 2-1.
Code Section 45-18-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to authority to establish state employees' health insurance plan, rules and regulations, general provisions of plan, and coverage for retiring or retired employees, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c)(1) The board shall contract with at least two vendors for the purpose of providing at least two health care benefits plans to persons eligible for health insurance coverage under this part. (2) This subsection shall not be construed to impair any contracts existing on the effective date of this subsection; provided, however, that paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be implemented at the first available opportunity, such as the expiration of an existing contract, the end of a contract year under an existing contract, or the termination of a contract pursuant to court order or in accordance with the terms of the contract."

By striking line 105 and inserting in its place the following: PART III
SECTION 3-1.

Senator Unterman of the 45th requested a ruling of the Chair as to the germaneness of the amendment.
The President ruled the Fort, 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.

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 Beach

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath

C Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock

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Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn
Golden N Gooch

Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate N Thompson, B
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson C Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 45, nays 6.

HB 511, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Hill of the 6th asked unanimous consent that HB 757, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.
The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 757, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 757. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, England of the 116th, Watson of the 172nd, Peake of the 141st, McCall of the 33rd 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 provide that use of certain property for collection and conversion of solar energy shall not constitute a breach of conservation use covenants; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Hill of the 6th.
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:

N Albers N Balfour Y Beach N Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert N Crane N Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Dugan N Fort Y Ginn
Golden N Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper N Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack E Hill, Judson N Hufstetler N Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James N Jeffares N Jones, B N Jones, E N Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon N Millar N Miller

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 16, nays 36.

C Mullis N Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton N Stone Y Tate N Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S N Tippins Y Tolleson
Unterman N Wilkinson N Williams

HB 757, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
Senator Miller of the 49th asked unanimous consent that HB 670, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.
The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 670, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.
HB 670. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Ballinger of the 23rd, Quick of the 117th, Strickland of the 111th and Welch of the 110th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-490 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration of businesses using trade names, so as to require registration of trade names with the clerk of superior court; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts, so as to establish a state-wide trade name registry; to provide for duties of clerks of superior courts; to provide for fees; to provide for related matters; to correct a crossreference; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Miller of the 49th.

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Senators Bethel of the 54th, Miller of the 49th, McKoon of the 29th and Fort of the 39th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend HB 670 (LC 29 5931S) by replacing line 6 with the following: cross-references; to provide for an automatic repeal; to provide for revised fees on and after January 1, 2020; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal
By inserting "PART I" between lines 8 and 9 and redesignating Sections 1 through 6 as Sections 1-1 through 1-6, respectively.
By deleting the quotation mark on line 78 and inserting between lines 78 and 79 the following:
This paragraph shall stand repealed effective December 31, 2019."
By deleting the quotation mark at the end of line 117 and inserting after the period the following:
This subsection shall stand repealed effective December 31, 2019."
By replacing lines 131 through 133 with the following: PART II
SECTION 2-1.
Said article is further amended in Code Section 15-6-77, relating to fees, by enacting a new paragraph (10) of subsection (g) to read as follows:
"(10) Trade Names:
(A) Registering and filing trade names ......................................................... 16.00
(B) Cancelling a trade name registration ...................................................... 18.00
(C) Reregistering an existing trade name in the trade name registry............ 16.00"
SECTION 2-2. Said article is further amended in Code Section 15-6-98, relating to collection of fees and remittance of real estate and personal property fees to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, by enacting a new subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) From the fees enumerated in division (f)(1)(A)(i) of Code Section 15-6-77, the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority shall collect from each clerk of superior court $5.00 from each fee collected. From the fees enumerated in paragraph (10) of subsection (g) of Code Section 15-6-77, the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority shall collect from each clerk of superior court $1.00 from each fee collected."

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PART III SECTION 3-1.
(a) Parts I and III of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014. (b) Part II of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2020.
SECTION 3-2.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Bethel, 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort N Ginn
Golden N Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

C Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 48, nays 4.

HB 670, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

Senator Wilkinson of the 50th asked unanimous consent that HB 778, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 778, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

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HB 778. By Representatives Pezold of the 133rd, Peake of the 141st, Ramsey of the 72nd, Epps of the 144th, Dickey of the 140th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 26-2-370 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to food service establishments, so as to exempt certain nonprofit, charitable entities from regulation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Wilkinson 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 0.

HB 778, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Harper of the 7th asked unanimous consent that HB 753, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.
The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 753, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

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HB 753. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of identifying and regulating motor vehicles, so as to provide for federal regulatory requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Harper of the 7th.
The Senate Public Safety Committee offered the following substitute to HB 753:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 32-6-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to closure of or limiting access to roads due to inclement weather and exceptions for certain vehicle operators, so to expand the classification of vehicles that require tire chains to travel on a road declared as a limited access road due to inclement weather conditions; to provide for penalties; to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for federal regulatory requirements; to provide for further restrictions on the use of controlled-access roadways; 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 32-6-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to closure of or limited access to roads due to inclement weather and exceptions for certain vehicle operators, is amended by revising as follows:
"32-6-5. (a) The department may close or limit access to any portion of road on the state highway system due to a declared state of emergency for inclement weather conditions that results in dangerous driving conditions. There shall be erected or posted signage of adequate size indicating that a portion of the state highway system has been closed or access has been limited. When the department determines a road shall have limited access due to a declared state of emergency for inclement winter weather conditions, notice shall be given to motorists through posted signage that motor vehicles must be equipped with tire chains, four-wheel drive with adequate tires for existing conditions, or snow tires with a manufacturer's all weather rating in order to proceed. Such signage shall inform motorists that it shall be unlawful to proceed on such road without such equipment. With the exception of buses, operators of commercial motor vehicles as defined by Code Section 40-1-1 with four or more drive wheels traveling on a road declared as limited access due to a declared state of emergency for inclement winter

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weather conditions shall affix tire chains to at least four of the each of the outermost drive wheel tires. Bus and motor coach operators shall affix tire chains to at least two of the drive wheel tires before proceeding on a road with limited access due to a declared state of emergency for inclement winter weather conditions. For purposes of this Code section, the term 'tire chains' means metal chains which consist of two circular metal loops, positioned on each side of a tire, connected by not less than nine evenly spaced chains across the tire tread or any other traction devices capable of providing traction equal to or exceeding that of such metal chains under similar conditions as provided for by rules and regulations of the commissioner of public safety. (b) A driver of a motor vehicle who causes an accident or blocks the flow of traffic while failing to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section when access is limited on the state highway system due to a declared state of emergency for inclement weather conditions shall be fined up to $1,000.00. (b)(c) This Code section shall not apply to a tow operator towing a motor vehicle or traveling to a site from which a motor vehicle shall be towed or to emergency responders traveling the roadway in order to fulfill their duties."
SECTION 2. Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended by revising Code Section 40-1-8, relating to safe operations of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles, 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. (3) 'Present regulations' means the regulations promulgated under 49 C.F.R. in force and effect on January 1, 2014. (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, and all other parts or accessories shall meet such safety requirements as the commissioner shall from time to time promulgate designated by present regulations under Parts 393 and 396; (2) Every driver employed to operate a motor vehicle for a motor carrier shall:
(A) Be at least 18 years of age to operate a motor vehicle for a motor carrier intrastate and at least 21 years of age to operate a motor vehicle for a motor carrier interstate; (B) Meet the qualification requirements the commissioner shall from time to time promulgate;

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(C) Be of temperate habits and good moral character; (D) Possess a valid driver's license; (E) Not use or possess prohibited drugs or alcohol while on duty; and (F) 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 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)(1) 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. (2) A cause of action for the collection of a penalty imposed pursuant to this subsection may be brought in the superior court of the county where the principal place of business of the penalized company is located or in the superior court of the county where the action giving rise to the penalty occurred. (e) The commissioner is authorized to adopt such rules and orders as he or she may

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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, 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) Unless otherwise provided by law, a motor carrier or operator of a commercial motor vehicle shall comply with the present regulations as follows: (1) Motor carrier safety standards found in 49 C.F.R. Part 391; (2) Motor carrier safety standards found in 49 C.F.R. Part 392, including but not limited to the seatbelt Seatbelt usage requirements found in 49 C.F.R. Section 392.16; and (3) Hours of service and record of duty status requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 395. (i) A person failing to comply with the requirements of paragraph (2) of subsection (h) of this Code section shall be guilty of the misdemeanor offense of failure to wear a seat safety belt while operating a commercial motor vehicle and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $50.00 but shall not be subject to imprisonment. The costs of such prosecution shall not be taxed nor shall any additional penalty, fee, or surcharge to a fine for such offense be assessed against a person for conviction thereof. No points shall be added pursuant to Code Section 40-5-57 and no additional fines or penalties shall be imposed. (j) 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."

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SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-6-51, relating to further restrictions on use of controlled-access roadways, as follows:
"40-6-51. (a)(1) Any motor vehicle with more than six wheels and commercial motor vehicles as defined by Code Section 40-1-1 shall not travel on any portions of Interstates 20, 75, or 85 that are located within the arc of Interstate 285 unless the driver of such motor vehicle is: (A) Engaging in a pick up or delivery to or from a shipper located inside the arc of Interstate 285; (B) Traveling to or from such motor vehicle's terminal facility located inside the arc of Interstate 285; (C) Traveling to or from a repair facility located inside the arc of Interstate 285 for service; or (D) Traveling to or from his or her residence which is located inside the arc of Interstate 285. (2) The Department of Transportation by order and local authorities by ordinance may regulate or prohibit the use of any controlled-access roadway within their respective jurisdictions by any class or kind of traffic which is found to be incompatible with the normal and safe movement of traffic.
(b) The Department of Transportation or the local authority adopting any such prohibition shall erect and maintain official traffic-control devices on the controlledaccess highway on which such prohibitions are applicable, and when such devices are in place no person shall disobey the restrictions stated thereon. (c) For purposes of this Code section, roadways within the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation and roadways within the jurisdiction of local authorities shall be as set forth in Code Section 32-4-1. (d) A driver of a motor vehicle failing to comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be fined $150.00. A driver of a motor vehicle failing to comply with subsection (a) of this Code section during a declared state of emergency for inclement weather conditions shall be fined $1,000.00."
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senators Mullis of the 53rd and Harper of the 7th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate Public Safety Committee substitute to HB 753 (LC 41 0243S) by inserting after the first semicolon on line 7 the following:
to provide that certain fees may be included in liens upon abandoned motor vehicles; to provide for the disposition of proceeds from the public sale of an abandoned motor vehicle;

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By redesignating Section 4 as Section 7 and by inserting between lines 182 and 183 the following:
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-11-4, relating to the creation of liens and court authority to foreclose, as follows:
"40-11-4. (a) Any person who removes or stores any motor vehicle which is or becomes an abandoned motor vehicle shall have a lien on such vehicle for the reasonable fees connected with such removal or storage plus the cost of any notification or advertisement up to the date of retrieval or public sale of such vehicle. Such lien shall exist if the person moving or storing such vehicle is in compliance with Code Section 40-11-2. (b) The lien acquired under subsection (a) of this Code section may be foreclosed in any court which is competent to hear civil cases, including, but not limited to, magistrate courts. Liens shall be foreclosed in magistrate courts only when the amount of the lien does not exceed the jurisdictional limits established by law for such courts."
SECTION 5. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of Code Section 40-11-5, relating to lien foreclosure procedure for abandoned motor vehicles, as follows:
"(2) The person desiring to foreclose a lien on an abandoned motor vehicle shall, by certified or registered mail or statutory overnight delivery, make a demand upon the owners for the payment of the reasonable fees for removal and storage plus the costs of any notification or advertisement up to the date of retrieval or public sale of such vehicle. Such written demand shall include an itemized statement of all charges and may be made concurrent with the notice required by subsection (f) of Code Section 40-11-2. Such demand shall be made on a form prescribed by rule or regulation of the Department of Revenue and shall notify the owner of his or her right to a judicial hearing to determine the validity of the lien. The demand shall further state that failure to return the written demand to the lien claimant, file with a court of competent jurisdiction a petition for a judicial hearing, and provide the lien claimant with a copy of such petition, all within ten days of delivery of the lien claimant's written demand, shall effect a waiver of the owner's right to such a hearing prior to sale. The form shall also provide the suspected owner with the option of disclaiming any ownership of the vehicle, and his or her affidavit to that effect shall control over anything contrary in the records of the Department of Revenue. No such written demand shall be required if the identity of the owner cannot be ascertained and the notice requirements of subsection (g) of Code Section 40-11-2 have been complied with;"
SECTION 6. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-11-8, relating to the disposition of proceeds from a foreclosure sale of an abandoned motor vehicle, as follows:

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"40-11-8. The clerk of the court shall retain the remaining balance of the proceeds of a sale under Code Section 40-11-6, after satisfaction of liens, security interests, and debts, for a period of 12 months; and, if no claim has been filed against such proceeds by the owner of the abandoned motor vehicle or any interested party, then he or she shall pay such remaining balance as follows:
(1) If the abandoned motor vehicle came into the possession of the person creating the lien other than at the request of a peace officer, the proceeds of the sale shall be divided equally and paid into the general fund of the county in which the sale was made, and into the general fund of the municipality, if any, in which the sale was made, and to the person who placed the lien on the motor vehicle which resulted in foreclosure; (2) If the abandoned motor vehicle came into the possession of the person creating the lien at the request of a police officer of a municipality, the proceeds of the sale shall be divided equally and paid into the general fund of the municipality and to the person who placed the lien on the motor vehicle which resulted in foreclosure; (3) If the abandoned motor vehicle came into the possession of the person creating the lien at the request of a county sheriff, deputy sheriff, or county police officer, the proceeds of the sale shall be divided equally and paid into the general fund of the county in which the sale was made; and to the person who placed the lien on the motor vehicle which resulted in foreclosure; or (4) If the abandoned motor vehicle came into the possession of the person creating the lien at the request of a member of the Georgia State Patrol or other employee of the State of Georgia, the proceeds of the sale shall be divided equally and paid into the general fund of the county in which the sale was made and to the person who placed the lien on the motor vehicle which resulted in foreclosure."
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Mullis, Harper amendment #1 to the committee substitute was adopted.
Senators Murphy of the 27th, Harper of the 7th, Albers of the 56th and Beach of the 21st offered the following amendment #2:
Amend HB 753 (LC 41 0243S) by deleting on line 157 "or" and inserting on line 158 after 85: "or Georgia Highway 400"
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Murphy, et al. 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.

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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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn
Golden N Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 4.

HB 753, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Burt Jones

State Institutions and Property

District 25

Higher Education

327-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building Insurance and Labor

Atlanta, GA 30334

Regulated Industries and Utilities

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334
3-20-14
I inadvertently voted yes on HB 753. Please reflect in the Journal that my intent was to vote No.
/s/ Burt Jones District 25

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The following messages were received from the House through Mr. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1042.

By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Coleman of the 97th, Teasley of the 37th, Watson of the 172nd and Clark of the 98th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to auctioneers, so as to change certain provisions relative to auctioneers and the auction business; to provide and change certain definitions applicable to the licensing of auctioneers and those engaged in the business of auctioning; to eliminate the authority for the Georgia Auctioneers Commission to issue apprentice auctioneer licenses and remove any references to such licenses; to provide for gender neutrality; 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 391.

By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th, Davis of the 22nd and Dugan of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE network; to provide for oversight; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mr. President:
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 264. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Riley of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th, Taylor of the 79th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga.

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L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to extensively revise such Act; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House, Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Jones of the 47th, and Riley of the 50th.
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 374. By Senators Cowsert of the 46th, Hill of the 6th, Millar of the 40th and Jackson of the 2nd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Urban Redevelopment Law," so as to revise terminology from "slums" to "pockets of blight"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House, Representatives Brockway of the 102nd, Fleming of the 121st, and O`Neal of the 146th.
Senator Millar of the 40th asked unanimous consent that HB 714, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.
The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 714, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.
HB 714. By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Meadows of the 5th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Peake of the 141st, Powell of the 171st 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 benefits relative to employment security, so as to provide changes to the determination of eligibility for unemployment benefits of certain persons performing certain services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Millar of the 40th.

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The Senate Insurance and Labor Committee offered the following substitute to HB 714:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 and Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security and state government, respectively, so as to change certain provisions, processes, and procedures affecting unemployment insurance and benefits; to change certain provisions relating to the disposition of fines, penalties, and interest collected; to change certain provisions relating to regular benefits paid to be charged against experience rating account; to change certain provisions relating to benefit claims; to provide changes to the determination of eligibility for unemployment benefits of certain persons performing certain services; to provide for definitions; to change certain provisions relating to review of a decision of a hearing officer by the board of review; to change certain provisions relating to procedures for judicial review; to change certain provisions relating to the process of issuing, quashing, modifying, or withdrawing subpoenas; to change certain provisions relating to overpayments of benefits; to change the penalty amount added to an overpayment as a result of a false statement or misrepresentation; to change certain provisions relating to hearings of the Department of Labor relative to unemployment benefits or overpayment of unemployment benefits; 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 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment security, is amended by revising Code Section 34-8-92, relating to the disposition of fines, penalties, and interest collected, by designating the existing language as subsection (a) and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, any amounts collected pursuant to Code Section 34-8-255 shall be returned to the Unemployment Compensation Fund to be used exclusively for the purposes of this chapter as required by federal law."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 34-8-157, relating to regular benefits paid to be charged against experience rating account, as follows:
"(b) Regular benefits paid with respect to all benefit years that begin on or after January 1, 1992, shall be charged against the experience rating account or reimbursement account of employers in the following manner:
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term is defined in Code Section 34-8-43, including benefits paid based upon insured wages which were earned to requalify following a period of disqualification as provided in Code Section 34-8-194;
(2)(A) Benefits Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, benefits charged to the account of an employer shall not exceed the amount of wages paid by such employer during the period beginning with the base period of the individual's claim and continuing through the individual's benefit year. (B) In the event the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph are determined by the United States secretary of labor or by a court of competent jurisdiction at a subsequent level of appeal, such appeal to be taken at the sole discretion of the Commissioner, to be out of conformity with federal law, the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall be considered null and void and the provisions of this subparagraph shall control. Benefits charged to the account of an employer shall not exceed the amount of wages paid by such employer during the period beginning with the base period of the individual's claim and continuing through the individual's benefit year; provided, however, the portion of such charges for benefits paid which exceed the amount of wages paid by such employer shall be charged against the experience rating account of all base period employers in the manner provided in subsection (a) of this Code section. (C) Benefits Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, benefits shall not be charged to the account of an employer when an individual's overpayment is waived pursuant to Code Section 34-8-254. (D) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection to the contrary Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, for the purposes of calculating an employer's contribution rate, an account of an employer shall not be charged for benefits paid to an individual for unemployment that is directly caused by a presidentially declared natural disaster; (3)(A) An employer's account may be charged for benefits paid due to the employer's failure to respond in a timely manner to the notice of claim filing even if the determination is later reversed on appeal An employer shall respond in a timely and adequate manner to a notice of a claim filing or a written request by the department for information relating to a claim for benefits. (B) Any violation of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph by an employer or an officer or agent of an employer absent good cause may result in the employer's account being charged for overpayment of benefits paid due to such violation even if the determination is later reversed; provided, however, that upon the finding of three violations of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph within a calendar year resulting in an overpayment of benefits, an employer's account shall be charged for any additional overpayment and shall not be relieved of such charges unless good cause is shown; and (4) Benefits paid to individuals shall be charged against the Unemployment Trust Fund when benefits are paid but not charged against an employer's experience rating account as provided in this Code section."

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SECTION 3.
Said chapter is amended by revising paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 34-8-193, relating to benefit claims, as follows:
"(d)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the maximum benefits payable to an individual in a benefit year shall be the lesser of:
(A) Fourteen times the weekly benefit amount, if this state's average unemployment rate is at or below 6.5 percent, with an additional weekly amount added for each 0.5 percent increment in this state's average unemployment rate above 6.5 percent up to a maximum of 20 times the weekly benefit amount if this state's average unemployment rate equals or exceeds 9 percent; or (B) One-fourth of the base period wages. If the amount computed is not a multiple of the weekly benefit amount, the total will be adjusted to the nearest multiple of the weekly benefit amount. The duration of benefits shall be extended in accordance with Code Section 34-8-197. (2) In addition to and subsequent to payment of all benefits otherwise allowed under paragraph (1) of this subsection and without restriction with respect to an individual's benefit year, for claims filed on or after January 1, 2010 whenever the average rate of total unemployment in this state, 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 11 percent, weekly unemployment compensation shall be payable under this subsection to any individual who is unemployed, has exhausted all rights to regular unemployment compensation under the provisions of Article 7 of this chapter, and is enrolled and making satisfactory progress, as determined by the Commissioner, in a training program approved by the department, or in a job training program authorized under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Public Law 105-220, and not receiving similar stipends or other training allowances for nontraining costs. Each such training program approved by the department or job training program authorized under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 shall prepare individuals who have been separated from a declining occupation, as designated by the department from time to time, or who have been involuntarily and indefinitely separated from employment as a result of a permanent reduction of operations at the individual's place of employment, for entry into a high-demand occupation, as designated by the department from time to time. The amount of unemployment compensation payable under this subsection to an individual for a week of unemployment shall be equal to the individual's weekly benefit amount for the individual's most recent benefit year less deductible earnings, if any. The total amount of unemployment compensation payable under this subsection to any individual shall be equal to 14 times the individual's weekly benefit amount for the individual's most recent benefit year, if this state's average unemployment rate is at or below 6.5 percent, with an additional weekly amount added for each 0.5 percent increment in this state's average unemployment rate above 6.5 percent up to a maximum of 20 times the weekly benefit amount if this state's average unemployment rate equals or exceeds 9 percent. The provisions of subsection (d) of Code Section

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34-8-195 shall apply to eligibility for benefits under this subsection. Except when the result would be inconsistent with other provisions of this subsection, all other provisions of Article 7 of this chapter shall apply to the administration of the provisions of this subsection."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 34-8-196, relating to determination of eligibility for benefits of aliens and other persons performing certain services, as follows:
"34-8-196. (a) Benefits based on service in educational institutions employment as defined in subsections (h) and (i) of Code Section 34-8-35. Benefits based on service in employment as defined in subsections (h) and (i) of Code Section 34-8-35 shall be payable in the same amount, on the same terms, and subject to the same conditions as compensation payable on the basis of other services subject to this chapter, except as otherwise provided in this Code section:. (b) Benefits based on service in educational institutions.
(1) For the purposes of this subsection, the term: (A) 'Educational institution' means any voluntary pre-kindergarten program, elementary or secondary school, postsecondary institution, or other provider of educational services, irrespective of whether such program, school, institution, or other provider is public or private or nonprofit or operated for profit, provided that it: (i) Is approved, licensed, or issued a permit, grant, or other authority to operate as a program, school, institution, or other provider of educational services by a federal, state, or local government or any of the instrumentalities, divisions, or agencies thereof with the authority to do so; and (ii) Offers, by or under the guidance of teachers or instructors, an organized course of study or training in a facility or through distance learning which is academic, technical, trade related, or preparation for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. The Commissioner is authorized to establish by rules or regulations such exceptions or exemptions from the term 'educational institution,' as defined in this paragraph, as he or she shall deem appropriate, consistent with any federal program requirements applicable to this chapter. (B) 'Educational service contractor' means any public or private employer or other person or entity holding a contractual relationship with any educational institution or other person or entity to provide services to, for, with, or on behalf of any educational institution. (C) 'Educational service worker' means any person who performs services to, for, with, or on behalf of any educational institution, regardless of whether such person is engaged to perform such services by the educational institution or through an educational service contractor.

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(1)(2) With respect to services performed by an educational service worker in an instructional, research, or principal administrative capacity to, for, with, or on behalf of any educational institution, including those operated by the United States government or any of its instrumentalities, divisions, or agencies, benefits shall not be paid during periods of unemployment if services in such educational service worker capacity were performed in the prior year, term, or vacation period and there is a contract or a reasonable assurance of returning to work for an any such educational institution or any educational service contractor immediately following the period of unemployment. Such periods of unemployment include those occurring:
(A) Between two successive academic terms or years; (B) During an established and customary vacation period or holiday recess; (C) During the time period covered by an agreement that provides instead for a similar period between two regular but not successive terms; or (D) During a period of paid sabbatical leave provided for in the individual's contract.; and (2)(3) With respect to services performed by an educational service worker in any other capacity to, for, with, or on behalf of any educational institution, including those operated by the United States government or any of its instrumentalities, divisions, or agencies, benefits shall not be paid during periods of unemployment if services in such educational service worker capacity were performed in the prior year, term, or vacation period and there is a reasonable assurance of returning to work for an any such educational institution or any educational service contractor immediately following the period of unemployment. If compensation is denied pursuant to this paragraph to an individual, however, and that such individual is not offered an opportunity to perform services for the any educational institution or to provide services to, for, with, or on behalf of any educational institution for any educational service contractor following the unemployed period, such individual shall be entitled to retroactive payment for each week during that period of unemployment a timely claim was filed and benefits were denied solely by reason of this paragraph. Such periods of unemployment include those occurring: (A) Between two successive academic years or terms; or (B) During an established and customary vacation period or holiday recess.; and (3)(4) Benefits shall not be paid as specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) and (3) of this subsection to any individual for any week of unemployment if the individual performs such services in an educational institution while in the employ of an educational service agency. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term 'educational service agency' means a governmental agency or governmental entity that is established and operated exclusively for the purpose of providing such services to one or more educational institutions. (b)(c) Benefits based on services in professional sports. Benefits shall not be paid to an individual on the basis of any services substantially all of which consist of participating in professional sports or athletic events or of training or preparing to so participate for any week which begins during the period between two successive sport

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seasons or similar periods if such individual performed such services in the first of such seasons or similar periods and there is a reasonable assurance that such individual will perform such services in the later latter of such seasons or similar periods. (c)(d) Benefits based on services performed by aliens.
(1) Benefits shall not be paid to an individual based on services performed by an alien unless such alien was lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time such services were performed, was lawfully present for purposes of performing such services, or was permanently residing in the United States under color of law at the time such services were performed. (2) Any data or information required of individuals applying for benefits to determine whether benefits are payable because of their alien status shall be uniformly required from all applicants for benefits. (3) In the case of an individual whose application for benefits would otherwise be approved, no determination that benefits to such individual are not payable because of the individual's alien status shall be made except upon a preponderance of the evidence. (d)(e) As used in this Code section, the term 'reasonable assurance' means a written, verbal, or implied agreement between an employer and its employee that such employee will be returned to employment following the period of unemployment."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 34-8-221, relating to review of decision of hearing officer by the board of review, as follows:
"34-8-221. (a) The board of review may on its own motion affirm, modify, or set aside any decision of an administrative hearing officer on the basis of the evidence previously submitted in such case or direct the taking of additional evidence or may permit any of the parties to such decision to initiate further appeals before the board of review. The board of review shall promptly notify the parties to any proceedings of its findings and decision. The decision of the board shall be become final 15 days from the date the decision is mailed to the parties. (b) The board of review may, in its discretion and on its own motion, reconsider its final decision at any time within 15 days of the release of the final decision of the board from the date the decision is mailed to the parties. The board shall notify all concerned parties of its intent to reconsider a final decision. Such notice shall stay the process of judicial review until a final decision is released by the board. (c) The quorum for the board of review shall be two members. No meeting of the board shall be scheduled when it is anticipated that less than two members will be present, and no hearing shall be held nor decision released by the board in which less than two members participated. (d) In the event only two members are able to vote on a case and one member votes to affirm the decision of the administrative hearing officer but the other member votes to reverse the decision or remand the case for another hearing, the decision of the

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administrative hearing officer shall stand affirmed. (e) The Commissioner shall provide the board of review and the office of administrative appeals with proper facilities and assistants for the execution of their functions."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 34-8-223, relating to procedures for judicial review, as follows:
"34-8-223. (a) Any decision of the board of review, in the absence of a reconsideration as provided in subsection (d) (b) of Code Section 34-8-192 34-8-221, shall become final 15 days after the date of notification or mailing. Judicial review shall be permitted only after any party claiming to be aggrieved thereby has exhausted his or her administrative remedies as provided by this chapter. The Commissioner shall be deemed to be a party to any judicial action involving any such decision and shall be represented in any such judicial action by the Attorney General. (b) Within 15 days after the decision of the board of review has become final, any party aggrieved thereby may secure judicial review by filing a petition against the Commissioner in the superior court of the county where the employee was last employed. In the event the individual was last employed in another state, such appeal shall be filed in Fulton County, Georgia. Any other party to the proceeding before the board of review shall be made a respondent. The petition, which need not be verified but which shall state specifically the grounds upon which a review is sought, shall be served upon the Commissioner or upon such person as the Commissioner may designate, or upon his or her designee within 30 days from the date of filing. Such service upon the Commissioner shall be made by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested; hand delivery; or in a manner prescribed by the law of this state for service of process to Georgia Department of Labor, Unemployment Insurance Legal Section, Suite 826, 148 Andrew Young International Boulevard, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30303-1751. Such and such service shall be deemed completed service on all parties, but there shall be left with the party so served upon the Commissioner or his or her designee as many copies of the petition as there are respondents. The Commissioner shall mail one such copy to each such respondent. Within 30 days after the service of the petition, the Commissioner shall certify and file with the superior court all documents and papers and a transcript of all testimony taken in the matter, together with the board of review's findings of fact and decision therein. The Commissioner shall not be required to furnish any person with a copy of the aforementioned documents, papers, or transcripts or the original of these items prior to the Commissioner's filing these items with the court. The Commissioner may also, in his or her discretion, certify to such court questions of law involved in any decision. As a guide for future interpretation of the law, when the Commissioner is aggrieved by any decision of the board of review or deems such decision contrary to the law and no other party enters an appeal therefrom, the Commissioner may, within 20 days after such

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decision has become final, appeal and certify to the superior court questions of law therein involved. The court shall consider and determine the same and enter a decree accordingly, which shall be subject to further appeal by the Commissioner. In any judicial proceeding under this Code section, the findings of the board of review as to the facts, if supported by evidence and in the absence of fraud, shall be conclusive, and the jurisdiction of the court shall be confined to questions of law. Such actions and the questions so certified shall be heard in a summary manner and shall be given precedence over all other civil cases except cases to which the state is a material party and cases arising under Chapter 9 of this title. An appeal may be taken from the decision of the superior court to the Court of Appeals in the same manner as is provided in civil cases but not inconsistent with this chapter. No bond shall be required for entering an appeal."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 34-8-253, relating to obedience to subpoena required and self-incrimination, as follows:
"34-8-253. (a) No person shall be excused from attending and testifying or from producing books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, and other records before the Commissioner, the board of review, an the chief administrative hearing officer, or any their duly authorized representative of any of them representatives or in obedience to the a subpoena of any of issued by them in any cause or proceeding before the Commissioner, the board of review, or an administrative hearing officer on the ground that the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, required of him or her a person may tend to incriminate him or her or subject him or her such person to a penalty or forfeiture. However, no individual person shall be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any transaction, matter, or thing concerning which the individual person is compelled, after having claimed the privilege against selfincrimination, to testify or produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, except that such individual person testifying shall not be exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury committed in testifying. (b) The Commissioner, the board of review, the chief administrative hearing officer, or any duly authorized representative of any of them may quash, modify, or withdraw a subpoena issued by them."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 34-8-254, relating to overpayments of benefits, as follows:
"34-8-254. (a) Any person who has received any sum as benefits under this chapter while any conditions for the receipt of benefits imposed by this chapter were not fulfilled or while the person was disqualified from receiving benefits shall, in the discretion of the Commissioner:, either

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(1) Be be liable to have such sums deducted from any future benefits payable to such person under this chapter, with no single deduction to exceed 50 percent of the amount of the payment from which such deduction is made; and, or (2) Be shall be liable to repay the Commissioner for the Unemployment Compensation Fund a sum equal to the amount so received by him such person. Such sum shall be collectable in the manner provided by law for the collection of debts or any other method of collection specifically authorized by this chapter. (b) For the purpose of collecting overpaid benefits when the individual person who owes the payment resides or is employed outside the State of Georgia this state, the Commissioner may enter into an agreement with one or more private persons, companies, associations, or corporations providing debt collection services; provided, however, the Commissioner shall retain legal responsibility and authority for the collection of overpayments of benefits and any debt collection agency shall function merely as an agent of the Commissioner for this purpose. The agreement may provide, at the discretion of the Commissioner, the rate of payment and the manner in which compensation for services shall be paid. The Commissioner shall provide the necessary information for the contractor to fulfill its obligations under the agreement. Any funds recovered shall be transmitted promptly to the Commissioner for deposit into the Unemployment Trust Compensation Fund. (c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the The Commissioner may waive the repayment of an overpayment of benefits if the Commissioner determines such repayment to be inequitable. (2) If any person receives such overpayment because of false representations or willful failure to disclose a material fact by such individual person, inequitability shall not be a consideration and the person shall be required to repay the entire overpayment; provided, however, that penalty and interest plus all applicable penalty and interest amounts. Such penalty amounts shall not be waived. Interest accrued on the overpayment are is subject to waiver if the Commissioner determines such waiver to be in the best interest of the this state. (d) Any person who has received any sum as benefits under this chapter and is subsequently awarded or receives back wages from any employer for all or any portion of the same period of time for which such person has received such benefits shall be liable, in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section, to repay a sum equal to the benefits paid during the period for which such back wages were awarded, as follows and the employer shall be: (1) An employer shall be authorized Authorized to deduct from an award of back wages the an amount of equal to all unemployment benefits received by such person under this chapter with respect to the same period of time. The employer shall remit the amount deducted to the Commissioner for the Unemployment Compensation Fund. Upon receipt of such payment the Commissioner shall then make appropriate adjustments in the unemployment contributions experience rating account of the employer as otherwise provided in this chapter; and or (2) If the employer is a governmental entity or nonprofit organization that has elected

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to make payments in lieu of contributions in accordance with Code Section 34-8-158 and the employee is subsequently awarded or otherwise receives payment of back wages for any period of time for which the employee received benefits under this chapter, said employer shall be entitled Entitled to a setoff against the award of back wages in an amount equal to all benefits paid to the employee during the period for which such back wages are awarded or received, if such employer is a governmental entity or nonprofit organization that has elected to make payments in lieu of contributions in accordance with Code Section 34-8-158 and the employee is subsequently awarded or otherwise receives payment of back wages for any period of time for which such employee received benefits under this chapter."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 34-8-255, relating to effect of false statements and misrepresentations made to obtain or increase benefits, as follows:
"34-8-255. Any person who knowingly makes a false statement or misrepresentation as to a material fact or who knowingly fails to disclose a material fact to obtain or increase benefits under this chapter, either for himself or herself or for any other person, or who knowingly accepts benefits under this chapter to which such person is not entitled shall, upon an appropriate finding by the Commissioner, cease to be eligible for such benefits and an overpayment of benefits shall be computed without the application of deductible earnings as otherwise provided in Code Section 34-8-193. A penalty of 10 15 percent may shall be added to the overpayment and become part of the overpayment. Interest shall accrue on the unpaid portion of such overpayment at a rate of 1 percent per month until repaid to the Commissioner for the Unemployment Compensation Fund. Further, such person shall forfeit all unpaid benefits for any weeks of unemployment subsequent to the date of the determination issued by the Commissioner covering said act or omission. The ineligibility shall include any unpaid benefits to which the person would otherwise be entitled during the remainder of any incomplete calendar quarter in which said determination is made and the next four complete calendar quarters immediately following the date of said determination; provided, however, such person shall be required to repay benefits received for any week as specified in said determination. No determination may be made by the Commissioner more than four years after such occurrence, act, or omission. Any such determination by the Commissioner may be appealed in the same manner as provided for the appeal from an initial determination in Article 8 of this chapter. The provisions of this Code section shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any provision contained in any of the other Code sections in this chapter."
SECTION 10. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of Code Section 50-13-2, relating to definitions relative to administrative procedure, as follows:

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"(1) 'Agency' means each state board, bureau, commission, department, activity, or officer authorized by law expressly to make rules and regulations or to determine contested cases, except the General Assembly; the judiciary; the Governor; the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; the State Financing and Investment Commission; the State Properties Commission; the Board of Bar Examiners; the Board of Corrections and its penal institutions; the State Board of Workers' Compensation; all public authorities except as otherwise expressly provided by law; the State Personnel Board; the Department of Administrative Services or commissioner of administrative services; the Technical College System of Georgia; the Department of Labor when conducting hearings related to unemployment benefits or overpayments of unemployment benefits; the Department of Revenue when conducting hearings relating to alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or bona fide coin operated amusement machines or any violations relating thereto; the Georgia Tobacco Community Development Board; the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; any school, college, hospital, or other such educational, eleemosynary, or charitable institution; or any agency when its action is concerned with the military or naval affairs of this state. The term 'agency' shall include the State Board of Education and Department of Education, subject to the following qualifications:
(A) Subject to the limitations of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, all otherwise valid rules adopted by the State Board of Education and Department of Education prior to January 1, 1990, are ratified and validated and shall be effective until January 1, 1991, whether or not such rules were adopted in compliance with the requirements of this chapter; and (B) Effective January 1, 1991, any rule of the State Board of Education or Department of Education which has not been proposed, submitted, and adopted in accordance with the requirements of this chapter shall be void and of no effect."
SECTION 11. (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. (b) Section 4 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015.
SECTION 12. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator McKoon of the 29th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate committee substitute (LC 36 2548S) to HB 714 by striking from lines 410-411 the following:
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On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.
Senator Millar of the 40th objected.
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 13, nays 30, and the McKoon amendment #1 to the committee substitute was lost.
Senators McKoon of the 29th, Crane of the 28th and Hill of the 32nd offered the following amendment #2:
Amend the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee substitute to HB 714 (LC 36 2548S) by inserting after "benefits;" on line 15 the following: to provide for the preservation of religious freedom; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for the granting of relief;
By inserting between lines 427 and 428 the following: Said title is further amended by adding a new chapter to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 15A
50-15A-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Burden' means any government action that directly or indirectly constrains, inhibits, curtails, or denies the exercise of religion by any person or compels any action contrary to a person's exercise of religion, including, but not limited to, withholding benefits, assessing criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, and exclusion from government programs or access to government facilities. (2) 'Compelling governmental interest' includes, but is not limited to, protecting the welfare of a child from abuse and neglect as provided for by state law. (3) 'Exercise of religion' means the practice or observance of religion under Article I, Section I, Paragraphs III and IV of the Constitution of this state and the free exercise clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, including, but not limited to, the right to act or refuse to act in a manner substantially motivated by a sincerely held religious tenet or belief whether or not the exercise is compulsory or a central part or requirement of the person's religious tenets or beliefs. (4) 'Fraudulent claim' means a claim that is dishonest in fact or that is made principally for a patently improper purpose, including, but not limited to, the harassing of another party. (5) 'Penal institution' means any jail, correctional institution, or similar facility for the detention of violators of state laws or local ordinances and any entity supervising such violators placed on parole, probation, or other conditional release. (6) 'Person' means an individual, corporation, partnership, firm, business trust, jointstock company, association, syndicate, group, pool, joint venture, and any other

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unincorporated association or group. (7) 'State entity' means the state or any local subdivision of the state or public instrumentality or public corporate body created by or under authority of state law, including, but not limited to, the executive, legislative, and judicial branches and every department, agency, board, bureau, office, commission, authority, or similar body thereof, municipalities, counties, school districts, special taxing districts, conservation districts, authorities, and any other state or local public instrumentality or corporation.
50-15A-2. (a) A state entity shall not substantially burden a person's civil right to exercise of religion even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability unless such state entity demonstrates, by clear and convincing evidence, that application of the burden to the person is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest. (b) A person whose exercise of religion has been, or is substantially likely to be, substantially burdened in violation of this chapter may assert such violation as a claim or defense in a judicial proceeding. A court may grant appropriate relief as may be necessary including, but not limited to, injunctive relief, protective order, writ of mandamus or prohibition, declaratory relief, actual damages, and reasonable costs and attorney fees as determined by the court. (c) Any person found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have abused the protection of this chapter by making a fraudulent claim may be enjoined by such court from filing further claims under this chapter before such court without leave of court.
50-15A-3. In determining whether a compelling governmental interest is sufficient to justify a substantial burden on a person's exercise of religion pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 50-15A-2, only those interests of the highest order and not otherwise served can overbalance the fundamental right to the exercise of religion preserved by this chapter. In order to prevail under the standard provided for by subsection (a) of Code Section 50-15A-2, the state entity shall demonstrate that such standard is satisfied through application of the asserted violation of this chapter to the particular claimant whose sincere exercise of religion has been burdened. The religious liberty interest protected by this chapter is an independent liberty that occupies a preferred position and no encroachments upon this liberty shall be permitted, whether direct or indirect, unless required by clear and compelling governmental interests of the highest order.
50-15A-4. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to:
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habitation, counseling, and psychological and emotional well-being of such minor children as provided for under the laws of this state and of the United States; (2) Authorize any violation of Article I, Section IV of the Constitution of this state; (3) Authorize the application or enforcement of any law, rule, code, or legal system in the courts of this state other than the laws, rules, codes, or legal system provided for by the laws of this state and of the United States; or (4) Protect actions or decisions to end the life of any adult or born or unborn child that are not as provided for by the laws of this state or of the United States. (b) Except as provided by subsection (c) of this Code section, this chapter shall apply to all actions by a state entity. (c) This chapter shall not apply to penological rules, regulations, conditions, or policies established by a penal institution that are reasonably related to the safety and security of incarcerated persons, staff, visitors, supervised violators, or the public, or to the maintenance of good order and discipline in any penal institution or parol or probation program."
SECTION 12.
By redesignating Section 12 as Section 13.
Senator McKoon of the 29th asked unanimous consent that his amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the McKoon, et al. amendment #2 to the committee substitute was withdrawn.
Senators Orrock of the 36th, Henson of the 41st, Ramsey of the 43rd and Thompson of the 33rd offered the following amendment #3:
Amend the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee substitute (LC 36 2548S) to HB 714 by striking Section 3 and renumbering accordingly.
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 14, nays 32, and the Orrock, et al. amendment #3 to the committee substitute was lost.
Senators Fort of the 39th, Tate of the 38th, Henson of the 41st and Butler of the 55th offered the following amendment #4:
Amend the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee substitute to HB 714 (LC 36 2548S) by inserting "provide for a definition; to" at the beginning of line 4.
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By deleting "provide changes" on line 6 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: change certain provisions relating
By deleting "to provide for definitions;" on line 8.
By deleting line 20 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: security, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"34-8-31.1. As used in this chapter, the term 'educational institution' means any voluntary prekindergarten program, elementary or secondary school, postsecondary institution, or other provider of educational services, irrespective of whether such program, school, institution, or other provider is public or private or nonprofit or operated for profit, provided that it:
(1) Is approved, licensed, or issued a permit, grant, or other authority to operate as a program, school, institution, or other provider of educational services by a federal, state, or local government or any of the instrumentalities, divisions, or agencies thereof with the authority to do so; and (2) Offers, by or under the guidance of teachers or instructors, an organized course of study or training in a facility or through distance learning which is academic, technical, trade related, or preparation for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. The Commissioner is authorized to establish by rules or regulations such exceptions or exemptions from the term 'educational institution,' as defined in this Code section, as he or she shall deem appropriate, consistent with any federal program requirements applicable to this chapter."
SECTION 1A. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 34-8-92, relating to the disposition of fines,
By inserting between lines 26 and 27 the following: Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 34-8-155, relating to benefit experience and variations from standard rate, as follows:
"(a)(1) Employers shall be classified in accordance with their actual experience in the payment of contributions and with respect to benefits charged against their accounts so that contribution rates will reflect such experience. Employer rates shall be computed based on each employer's own experience rating record as of the computation date, June 30 of each year. The computed rate shall apply to taxable wages paid during the calendar year immediately following the computation date.
(2)(A) The Commissioner shall designate an employer as a high cost seasonal employer if the employer:
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(ii) Provides employees pursuant to a contractual relationship with any educational institution to perform or assist others in the performance of services that are provided directly to students at an educational institution. (B) Effective as of the calendar year beginning January 1, 2015, an employer designated as a high cost seasonal employer shall pay an additional 30 percent surcharge on the first $9,500.00 of wages earned by each employee of such employer. The Commissioner may promulgate rules or regulations necessary to effectuate the provisions of this paragraph."
SECTION 2A.
By deleting lines 132 through 194 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (1) With respect to services performed in an instructional, research, or principal administrative capacity for any educational institution, including those operated by the United States government or any of its instrumentalities, divisions, or agencies, benefits shall not be paid during periods of unemployment if services were performed in the prior year, term, or vacation period and there is a contract or a reasonable assurance of returning to work for an educational institution immediately following the period of unemployment. Such periods of unemployment include those occurring: (A) Between two successive academic terms or years; (B) During an established and customary vacation period or holiday recess; (C) During the time period covered by an agreement that provides instead for a similar period between two regular but not successive terms; or (D) During a period of paid sabbatical leave provided for in the individual's contract; and (2) With respect to services performed in any other capacity with any educational institution, including those operated by the United States government or any of its instrumentalities, divisions, or agencies, benefits shall not be paid during periods of unemployment if services were performed in the prior year, term, or vacation period and there is a reasonable assurance of returning to work for an educational institution immediately following the period of unemployment. If compensation is denied pursuant to this paragraph to an individual, however, and that individual is not offered an opportunity to perform services for the educational institution following the unemployed period, such individual shall be entitled to retroactive payment for each week during that period of unemployment a timely claim was filed and benefits were denied solely by reason of this paragraph. Such periods of unemployment include those occurring: (A) Between two successive academic years or terms; or (B) During an established and customary vacation period or holiday recess; and (3) Benefits shall not be paid as specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection to any individual for any week of unemployment if the individual performs such services in an educational institution while in the employ of an educational service agency. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term 'educational service agency'

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means a governmental agency or governmental entity that is established and operated exclusively for the purpose of providing such services to one or more educational institutions.
By deleting lines 428 through 430 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 19, nays 24, and the Fort, et al. amendment #4 to the committee substitute was lost.
Senator Jones of the 10th offered the following amendment #5:
Amend the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee substitute to HB 714 (LC 36 2548S) by deleting "2015" on line 430 and inserting in lieu thereof "2016".
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 20, nays 26, and the Jones of the 10th amendment #5 to the committee substitute was lost.
Senators Orrock of the 36th, James of the 35th, Butler of the 55th and Fort of the 39th offered the following amendment #6:
Amend the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee substitute to HB 714 (LC 36 2548S) by deleting lines 76 through 120 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Said chapter is amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 34-8-193, relating to benefit claims, as follows:
"(d)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the maximum benefits payable to an individual in a benefit year shall be the lesser of:
(A) Fourteen times the weekly benefit amount, if this state's average unemployment rate is at or below 6.5 percent, with an additional weekly amount added for each 0.5 percent increment in this state's average unemployment rate above 6.5 percent up to a maximum of 20 times the weekly benefit amount if this state's average unemployment rate equals or exceeds 9 percent; or 26 times the weekly amount or (B) One-fourth one-fourth of the base period wages. If the amount computed is not a multiple of the weekly benefit amount, the total will be adjusted to the nearest multiple of the weekly benefit amount. The duration of benefits shall be extended in accordance with Code Section 34-8-197. (2) In addition to and subsequent to payment of all benefits otherwise allowed under paragraph (1) of this subsection and without restriction with respect to an individual's benefit year, for claims filed on or after January 1, 2010, weekly unemployment compensation shall be payable under this subsection to any individual who is unemployed, has exhausted all rights to regular unemployment compensation under the provisions of Article 7 of this chapter, and is enrolled and making satisfactory

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progress, as determined by the Commissioner, in a training program approved by the department, or in a job training program authorized under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Public Law 105-220, and not receiving similar stipends or other training allowances for nontraining costs. Each such training program approved by the department or job training program authorized under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 shall prepare individuals who have been separated from a declining occupation, as designated by the department from time to time, or who have been involuntarily and indefinitely separated from employment as a result of a permanent reduction of operations at the individual's place of employment, for entry into a highdemand occupation, as designated by the department from time to time. The amount of unemployment compensation payable under this subsection to an individual for a week of unemployment shall be equal to the individual's weekly benefit amount for the individual's most recent benefit year less deductible earnings, if any. The total amount of unemployment compensation payable under this subsection to any individual shall be equal to 14 at least 26 times the individual's weekly benefit amount for the individual's most recent benefit year, if this state's average unemployment rate is at or below 6.5 percent, with an additional weekly amount added for each 0.5 percent increment in this state's average unemployment rate above 6.5 percent up to a maximum of 20 times the weekly benefit amount if this state's average unemployment rate equals or exceeds 9 percent. The provisions of subsection (d) of Code Section 34-8-195 shall apply to eligibility for benefits under this subsection. Except when the result would be inconsistent with other provisions of this subsection, all other provisions of Article 7 of this chapter shall apply to the administration of the provisions of this subsection. (3) As used in this subsection, the term 'state's average unemployment rate' means the average of the adjusted state-wide unemployment rates as published by the department for the time periods of April 1 through April 30 and October 1 through October 31. The average of the adjusted state-wide unemployment rates for the time period of April 1 through April 30 shall be effective on and after July 1 of each year and shall be effective through December 31. The average of the adjusted state-wide unemployment rates for the time period of October 1 through October 31 shall be effective on and after January 1 of each year and shall be effective through June 30."
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 16, nays 31, and the Orrock, et al. amendment #6 to the committee substitute was lost.
Senator Henson of the 41st offered the following amendment #7:
Amend the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee substitute to HB 714 (LC 36 2548S) by deleting "11" on line 94 and inserting in lieu thereof "10".
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 15, nays 31, and the Henson amendment #7 to the committee substitute was lost.

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Senator Orrock of the 36th offered the following amendment #8:
Amend the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee substitute to HB 714 (LC 36 2548S) by adding after "the parties" and before the period on line 227 the following: . For at least two years from the date of the decision, the board shall maintain a record of the address to which the decision was mailed and the date of such mailing
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 11, nays 27, and the Orrock amendment #8 to the committee substitute was lost.
Senator Henson of the 41st offered the following amendment #9:
Amend the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee substitute to HB 714 (LC 36 2548S) by inserting "provide for a definition; to" at the beginning of line 4.
By inserting at the beginning of line 5 the following: to change certain provisions relating to benefit experience and variations from the standard rate relative to certain employers designated as high cost seasonal employers;
By deleting "provide changes" on line 6 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: change certain provisions relating
By deleting "to provide for definitions;" on line 8.
By deleting line 20 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: security, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"34-8-31.1. As used in this chapter, the term 'educational institution' means any voluntary prekindergarten program, elementary or secondary school, postsecondary institution, or other provider of educational services, irrespective of whether such program, school, institution, or other provider is public or private or nonprofit or operated for profit, provided that it:
(1) Is approved, licensed, or issued a permit, grant, or other authority to operate as a program, school, institution, or other provider of educational services by a federal, state, or local government or any of the instrumentalities, divisions, or agencies thereof with the authority to do so; and (2) Offers, by or under the guidance of teachers or instructors, an organized course of study or training in a facility or through distance learning which is academic, technical, trade related, or preparation for gainful employment in a recognized occupation. The Commissioner is authorized to establish by rules or regulations such exceptions or exemptions from the term 'educational institution,' as defined in this Code section, as he or she shall deem appropriate, consistent with any federal program requirements applicable to this chapter."

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SECTION 1A. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 34-8-92, relating to the disposition of fines,
By inserting between lines 26 and 27 the following: Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 34-8-155, relating to benefit experience and variations from standard rate, as follows:
"(a)(1) Employers shall be classified in accordance with their actual experience in the payment of contributions and with respect to benefits charged against their accounts so that contribution rates will reflect such experience. Employer rates shall be computed based on each employer's own experience rating record as of the computation date, June 30 of each year. The computed rate shall apply to taxable wages paid during the calendar year immediately following the computation date.
(2)(A) The Commissioner shall designate an employer as a high cost seasonal employer if the employer:
(i) Has a deficit reserve account for which the deficit percentage equals or exceeds 15.5 percent; and (ii) Provides employees pursuant to a contractual relationship with any educational institution to perform or assist others in the performance of services that are provided directly to students at an educational institution. (B) Effective as of the calendar year beginning January 1, 2015, an employer designated as a high cost seasonal employer shall pay an additional 30 percent surcharge on the first $9,500.00 of wages earned by each employee of such employer. The Commissioner may promulgate rules or regulations necessary to effectuate the provisions of this paragraph."
SECTION 2A.
By deleting lines 132 through 194 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (1) With respect to services performed in an instructional, research, or principal administrative capacity for any educational institution, including those operated by the United States government or any of its instrumentalities, divisions, or agencies, benefits shall not be paid during periods of unemployment if services were performed in the prior year, term, or vacation period and there is a contract or a reasonable assurance of returning to work for an educational institution immediately following the period of unemployment. Such periods of unemployment include those occurring: (A) Between two successive academic terms or years; (B) During an established and customary vacation period or holiday recess; (C) During the time period covered by an agreement that provides instead for a similar period between two regular but not successive terms; or (D) During a period of paid sabbatical leave provided for in the individual's contract; and (2) With respect to services performed in any other capacity with any educational

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institution, including those operated by the United States government or any of its instrumentalities, divisions, or agencies, benefits shall not be paid during periods of unemployment if services were performed in the prior year, term, or vacation period and there is a reasonable assurance of returning to work for an educational institution immediately following the period of unemployment. If compensation is denied pursuant to this paragraph to an individual, however, and that individual is not offered an opportunity to perform services for the educational institution following the unemployed period, such individual shall be entitled to retroactive payment for each week during that period of unemployment a timely claim was filed and benefits were denied solely by reason of this paragraph. Such periods of unemployment include those occurring:
(A) Between two successive academic years or terms; or (B) During an established and customary vacation period or holiday recess; and (3) Benefits shall not be paid as specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection to any individual for any week of unemployment if the individual performs such services in an educational institution while in the employ of an educational service agency. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term 'educational service agency' means a governmental agency or governmental entity that is established and operated exclusively for the purpose of providing such services to one or more educational institutions.

By deleting lines 428 through 430 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.

Senator Henson of the 41st asked unanimous consent that his amendment be withdrawn. The consent was granted, and the Henson amendment #9 to the committee substitute was withdrawn.

Senator Balfour of the 9th moved the previous question.

Senator Davis of the 22nd objected.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hufstetler

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton

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Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Stone Tate
Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 37; nays 17, the motion prevailed, 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson N Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 36, nays 20.
HB 714, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.
His Excellency, Governor Nathan Deal, addressed the Senate.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 391. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th, Davis of the 22nd and Dugan of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE network; to provide for oversight; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House amendment was as follows:
Amend the Senate substitute to SB 391 by replacing line 1 to the end of such substitute with the following:
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE program; to provide for oversight; to amend Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Chapter 15 of Title 19, and Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act," child abuse, and general provisions for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, respectively, so as to move the responsibility of coordinating and supervising the work of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel from the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children to the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation or his or her designee; to provide for a short title; to provide for the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to assist local child fatality review committees; to clarify definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Code Section 49-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons and agencies permitted access to child abuse and dependency records, so as to clarify defined terms and change provisions relating to disclosure; to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to exclude certain medically prescribed cannabis as a Schedule I drug and include it as a dangerous drug, under certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community

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Health, so as to provide for a pilot program to provide coverage for bariatric surgical procedures for the treatment and management of obesity and related conditions; to provide a definition; to provide for eligibility; to provide for requirements; to provide for a review panel; to provide for an evaluation report on the pilot program; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for a contingent effective date; to amend Code Section 48-727 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income for Georgia income tax purposes, so as to provide a limited deduction for certain medical core clerkships; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-7-20. (a) Each medical facility in this state shall, not later than July 1, 2015, make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support contractor for certification in the TRICARE program. (b) If any medical facility fails to qualify for certification in the TRICARE program, such medical facility shall implement a plan to upgrade the facility, equipment, personnel, or such other cause for the disqualification within one year of notice of such deficiency. (c) Each medical facility shall submit reports to the commissioner detailing its efforts to join the TRICARE program and shall submit copies of applications, acceptances or rejections, correspondences, and any other information the commissioner deems necessary. (d) The commissioner shall maintain files on each medical facility in this state and shall monitor each medical facility's efforts to join the TRICARE program. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall require a medical facility to enter into a contract with the southern regional managed care support contractor or to participate in TRICARE as a network provider or as a participating non-network provider, as such terms are defined in the federal TRICARE regulations."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Journey Ann Cowart Act."
SECTION 2-2. Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act," is amended by

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revising Code Section 15-11-743, relating to the duties of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children, as follows:
"15-11-743. The advocate shall perform the following duties:
(1) Identify, receive, investigate, and seek the resolution or referral of complaints made by or on behalf of children concerning any act, omission to act, practice, policy, or procedure of an agency or any contractor or agent thereof that may adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of the children; (2) Refer complaints involving abused children to appropriate regulatory and law enforcement agencies; (3) Coordinate and supervise the work of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel created by Code Section 19-15-4 and provide such staffing and administrative support to the panel as may be necessary to enable the panel to carry out its statutory duties; (4) Report the death of any child to the chairperson of the child fatality review subcommittee of committee, as such term is defined in Code Section 19-15-1, for the county in which such child resided at the time of death, unless the advocate has knowledge that such death has been reported by the county medical examiner or coroner, pursuant to Code Section 19-15-3, and to provide such subcommittee committee access to any records of the advocate relating to such child; (5)(4) Provide periodic reports on the work of the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children, including but not limited to an annual written report for the Governor and the General Assembly and other persons, agencies, and organizations deemed appropriate. Such reports shall include recommendations for changes in policies and procedures to improve the health, safety, and welfare of children and shall be made expeditiously in order to timely influence public policy; (6)(5) Establish policies and procedures necessary for the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children to accomplish the purposes of this article, including without limitation providing DFCS with a form of notice of availability of the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children. Such notice shall be posted prominently, by DFCS, in DFCS offices and in facilities receiving public moneys for the care and placement of children and shall include information describing the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children and procedures for contacting that such office; and (7)(6) Convene quarterly meetings with organizations, agencies, and individuals who work in the area of child protection to seek opportunities to collaborate and improve the status of children in Georgia."
SECTION 2-3. Chapter 15 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child abuse, is amended by revising paragraphs (5), (7), (8), and (10) of Code Section 19-15-1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(5) 'Eligible deaths' means deaths meeting the criteria for review by a county child fatality review committee, including deaths resulting from Sudden Infant Death

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Syndrome, unintentional injuries, intentional injuries, medical conditions when unexpected or when unattended by a physician, or any manner that is suspicious or unusual Reserved." "(7) 'Panel' means the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel established pursuant to Code Section 19-15-4. The panel oversees the local child fatality review process and reports to the Governor on the incidence of child deaths with recommendations for prevention. (8) 'Protocol committee' means a multidisciplinary, multiagency child abuse protocol committee established for a county pursuant to Code Section 19-15-2. The protocol committee is charged with developing local protocols to investigate and prosecute alleged cases of child abuse." "(10) 'Review committee' means a multidisciplinary, multiagency child fatality review committee established for a county or circuit pursuant to Code Section 19-153. The review committee is charged with reviewing all eligible child deaths to determine manner and cause of death and if the death was preventable."
SECTION 2-4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 19-15-2, relating to child abuse protocol committees, as follows:
"19-15-2. (a) Each county shall be required to establish a child abuse protocol for the investigation and prosecution of alleged cases of child abuse as provided in this Code section. (b) The chief superior court judge of the circuit in which the county is located shall establish a child abuse protocol committee as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section and shall appoint an interim chairperson who shall preside over the first meeting, and the chief superior court judge shall appoint persons to fill any vacancies on the protocol committee. Thus established, the protocol committee shall thereafter elect a chairperson from its membership. The protocol committee shall be charged with developing local protocols for the investigation and prosecution of alleged cases of child abuse.
(c)(1) Each of the following individuals, agencies, of the county and entities shall designate a representative to serve on the protocol committee:
(A) The office of the sheriff; (B) The county department of family and children services; (C) The office of the district attorney for the judicial circuit; (D) The juvenile court judge; (E) The chief magistrate court; (F) The county board of education; (G) The county mental health organization; (H) The office of the chief of police of a county in counties which have a county police department; (I) The office of the chief of police of the largest municipality in the county;

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(J) The county board of public health department, which shall designate a physician to serve on the protocol committee; and (K) The office of the coroner or county medical examiner. (2) In addition to the representatives serving on the protocol committee as provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the chief superior court judge shall designate a representative from a local citizen or advocacy group which focuses on child abuse awareness and prevention. (3) If any designated agency fails to carry out its duties relating to participation on the protocol committee, the chief superior court judge of the circuit may issue an order requiring the participation of such agency. Failure to comply with such order shall be cause for punishment as for contempt of court. (d) Each protocol committee shall elect or appoint a chairperson who shall be responsible for ensuring that written protocol procedures are followed by all agencies. Such That person can be independent of agencies listed in paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of this Code section. The child abuse protocol committee thus established may appoint such additional members as necessary and proper to accomplish the purposes of the protocol committee. (e) The protocol committee shall adopt a written child abuse protocol which shall be filed with the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services and the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel panel, a copy of which shall be furnished to each agency in the county handling the cases of abused children. The protocol shall be a written document outlining in detail the procedures to be used in investigating and prosecuting cases arising from alleged child abuse and the methods to be used in coordinating treatment programs for the perpetrator, the family, and the child. The protocol shall also outline procedures to be used when child abuse occurs in a household where there is violence between past or present spouses, persons who are parents of the same child, parents and children, stepparents and stepchildren, foster parents and foster children, or other persons living or formerly living in the same household. The protocol adopted shall not be inconsistent with the policies and procedures of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services. (f) The purpose of the protocol shall be to ensure coordination and cooperation between all agencies involved in a child abuse case so as to increase the efficiency of all agencies handling such cases, to minimize the stress created for the allegedly abused child by the legal and investigatory process, and to ensure that more effective treatment is provided for the perpetrator, the family, and the child, including counseling. (g) Upon completion of the writing of the child abuse protocol, the protocol committee shall continue in existence and shall meet at least semiannually for the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of the protocol and appropriately modifying and updating the same. (h) Each protocol committee shall adopt or amend its written child abuse protocol no later than July 1, 2001, to specify the circumstances under which law enforcement officers will shall and will shall not be required to accompany child abuse investigators

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from the county department of family and children services when these investigators investigate reports of child abuse. In determining when law enforcement officers shall and shall not accompany child abuse investigators, the protocol committee shall consider the need to protect the alleged victim and the need to preserve the confidentiality of the report. Each protocol committee shall establish joint work efforts between the law enforcement and child abuse investigative agencies in child abuse investigations. The adoption or amendment of the protocol shall also describe measures which can be taken within the county to prevent child abuse and shall be filed with and furnished to the same entities with or to which an original protocol is required to be filed or furnished. The protocol will shall be further amended to specify procedures to be adopted by the protocol committee to ensure that written protocol procedures are followed. (i) The protocol committee shall issue a report no later than the first day of July in 2001 and no later than the first day of July each year thereafter. Such That report shall evaluate the extent to which child abuse investigations of child abuse during the 12 months prior to the report have complied with the child abuse protocols of the protocol committee, recommend measures to improve compliance, and describe which measures taken within the county to prevent child abuse have been successful. The report shall be transmitted to the county governing authority, the fall term grand jury of the judicial circuit, the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel panel, and the chief superior court judge. (j) Each member By July 1, 2001, members of each protocol committee shall receive appropriate training. As new members are appointed, they will also receive training within 12 months after their his or her appointment. The Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children shall provide such training. (k) The protocol committee shall adopt a written sexual abuse and sexual exploitation protocol which shall be filed with the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services and the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children, a copy of which shall be furnished to each agency in the county handling the cases of sexually abused or exploited children. The sexual abuse and sexual exploitation protocol shall be a written document outlining in detail the procedures to be used in investigating and prosecuting cases arising from alleged child sexual abuse and sexual exploitation and the procedures to be followed concerning the obtainment of and payment for sexual assault examinations. Each protocol committee shall adopt or amend its written sexual abuse and sexual exploitation protocol no later than December 31, 2004. The protocol may incorporate existing sexual abuse and exploitation protocols used within the county. The sexual abuse and sexual exploitation protocol adopted shall be consistent with the policies and procedures of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services. A failure by an agency to follow the protocol shall not constitute an affirmative or other defense to prosecution of a sexual abuse or exploitation offense, nor shall a failure by an agency to follow the protocol give rise to a civil cause of action. A sexual abuse and sexual exploitation protocol is not intended to, does not, and may not be relied upon to create any rights,

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substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by any party in any matter civil or criminal. Such protocol shall not limit or otherwise restrict a prosecuting attorney in the exercise of his or her discretion nor in the exercise of any otherwise lawful litigative prerogatives."
SECTION 2-5. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a), (d), (e), (g) through (k), and (o) and paragraph (8) of subsection (1) of Code Section 19-15-3, relating to county multiagency child fatality review committees, as follows:
"(a)(1) Each county shall establish a local multidisciplinary, multiagency child fatality review committee as provided in this Code section. The review committee shall be charged with reviewing all deaths as set forth in subsection (e) of this Code section to determine manner and cause of death and if the death was preventable. The chief superior court judge of the circuit in which the county is located shall establish a child fatality review committee composed of, but not limited to, the following members:
(A) The county medical examiner or coroner; (B) The district attorney or his or her designee; (C) A county department of family and children services representative; (D) A local law enforcement representative; (E) The sheriff or county police chief or his or her designee; (F) A juvenile court representative; (G) A county board of public health department representative; and (H) A county mental health representative. (2) The district attorney or his or her designee shall serve as the chairperson to preside over all meetings." "(d) If any designated agency fails to carry out its duties relating to participation on the local review committee, the chief superior court judge of the circuit or any superior court judge who is a member of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel panel shall issue an order requiring the participation of such agency. Failure to comply with such order shall be cause for punishment as for contempt of court. (e) Deaths eligible for review by local review committees are all deaths of children ages birth through 17 as a result of: (1) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; (2) Any unexpected or unexplained conditions; (3) Unintentional injuries; (4) Intentional injuries; (5) Sudden death when the child is in apparent good health; (6) Any manner that is suspicious or unusual; (7) Medical conditions when unattended by a physician. For the purpose of this paragraph, no person shall be deemed to have died unattended when the death occurred while the person was a patient of a hospice licensed under Article 9 of Chapter 7 of Title 31; or

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(8) Serving as an inmate of a state hospital or a state, county, or city penal institution; or (9) Child abuse." "(g) If the death of a child occurs outside the child's county of residence, it shall be the duty of the medical examiner or coroner in the county where the child died to notify the medical examiner or coroner in the county of the child's residence. It shall be the duty of such medical examiner or coroner to provide the protocol committee of the county of such child's residence with copies of all information and reports required by subsections (i) and (j) of this Code section. (h) When a county medical examiner or coroner receives a report regarding the death of any child, he or she shall within 48 hours of the death notify the chairperson of the child fatality review committee of for the county or circuit in which such child resided at the time of death. (i) The coroner or county medical examiner shall review the findings regarding the cause and manner of death for each child death report received and respond as follows: (1) If the death does not meet the criteria for review pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section, the coroner or county medical examiner shall sign the form designated by the panel stating that the death does not meet the criteria for review. He or she shall forward the form and findings, within seven days of the child's death, to the chairperson of the child fatality review committee in for the county or circuit of the child's residence; or (2) If the death meets the criteria for review pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section, the coroner or county medical examiner shall complete and sign the form designated by the panel stating the death meets the criteria for review. He or she shall forward the form and findings, within seven days of the child's death, to the chairperson of the child fatality review committee in for the county or circuit of the child's residence. (j) When the chairperson of a local child fatality review committee receives a report from the coroner or medical examiner regarding the death of a child, that such chairperson shall review the report and findings regarding the cause and manner of the child's death and respond as follows: (1) If the report indicates the child's death does not meet the criteria for review and the chairperson agrees with this decision, the chairperson shall sign the form designated by the panel stating that the death does not meet the criteria for review. He or she shall forward the form and findings to the panel within seven days of receipt; (2) If the report indicates the child's death does not meet the criteria for review and the chairperson disagrees with this decision, the chairperson shall follow the procedures for deaths to be reviewed pursuant to subsection (k) of this Code section; (3) If the report indicates the child's death meets the criteria for review and the chairperson disagrees with this decision, the chairperson shall sign the form designated by the panel stating that the death does not meet the criteria for review. The chairperson shall also attach an explanation for this decision; or

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(4) If the report indicates the child's death meets the criteria for review and the chairperson agrees with this decision, the chairperson shall follow the procedures for deaths to be reviewed pursuant to subsection (k) of this Code section. (k) When a child's death meets the criteria for review, the chairperson shall convene the review committee within 30 days after receipt of the report for a meeting to review and investigate the cause and circumstances of the death. Review committee members shall provide information as specified below in this subsection, except where otherwise protected by statute law: (1) The providers of medical care and the medical examiner or coroner shall provide pertinent health and medical information regarding a child whose death is being reviewed by the local review committee; (2) State, county, or local government agencies shall provide all of the following data on forms designated by the panel for reporting child fatalities:
(A) Birth information for children who died at less than one year of age, including confidential information collected for medical and health use; (B) Death information for children who have not reached their eighteenth birthday; (C) Law enforcement investigative data, medical examiner or coroner investigative data, and parole and probation information and records; (D) Medical care, including dental, mental, and prenatal health care; and (E) Pertinent information from any social services agency that provided services to the child or family; and (3) The review committee may obtain from any superior court judge of the county or circuit for which the review committee was created a subpoena to compel the production of documents or attendance of witnesses when that judge has made a finding that such documents or witnesses are necessary for the review committee's review. Service of, objection to, and enforcement of subpoenas authorized by this Code section shall be governed by the procedures set forth in Chapter 13 of Title 24. However, this Code section shall not modify or impair the privileged communications as provided by law except as otherwise provided in Code Section 19-7-5. (4) Disclosure of protected health information pursuant to this subsection shall be considered to be for a law enforcement purpose, and the review committee shall be considered to be a law enforcement official within the meaning of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Disclosure of confidential or privileged matter to the review committee pursuant to this Code section shall not serve to destroy or in any way abridge the confidential or privileged character thereof, except for the purpose for which such disclosure is made." "(8) Include other findings as requested by the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel panel." "(o) Each local review committee shall issue an annual report no later than the first day of July in 2001 and in each year thereafter. The report shall: (1) Specify the numbers of reports received by that such review committee from a county medical examiner or coroner pursuant to subsection (h) of this Code section

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for the preceding calendar year; (2) Specify the number of reports of child fatality reviews prepared by the review committee during such period; (3) Be published at least once annually in the legal organ of the county or counties for which the review committee was established with the expense of such publication paid each by such county; and (4) Be transmitted, no later than the fifteenth day of July in 2001 and in each year thereafter, to the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel panel."
SECTION 2-6. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a), (b), (c), and the introductory language of subsection (i) of Code Section 19-15-4, relating to the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel, as follows:
"(a) There is created the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel as defined in paragraph (7) of Code Section 19-15-1. The panel shall oversee the local child fatality review process and report to the Governor on the incidence of child deaths with recommendations for prevention. (b) The Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation or his or her designee shall coordinate the work of the panel and shall provide such administrative and staff support to the panel as may be necessary to enable the panel to discharge its duties under this chapter. The panel shall be attached to the Office of Planning and Budget Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for administrative purposes, and its planning, policy, and budget functions shall be coordinated with those of the Office of the Child Advocate Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. (c) The panel shall be composed as follows:
(1) One district attorney appointed by the Governor; (2) One juvenile court judge appointed by the Governor; (3) Two citizen members who shall be appointed by the Governor, who are not employed by or officers of the state or any political subdivision thereof and shall be appointed by the Governor, one of whom shall come from each of the following:
(A) A a state-wide child abuse prevention organization; and (B) A a state-wide childhood injury prevention organization; (4) One forensic pathologist appointed by the Governor; (5) The chairperson of the Board of Human Services; (6) The director of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services; (7) The director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; (8) The chairperson of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; (9) A member of the Georgia Senate appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; (10) A member of the Georgia House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (11) A local law enforcement official appointed by the Governor;

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(12) A superior court judge appointed by the Governor; (13) A coroner appointed by the Governor; (14) The Child Advocate for the Protection of Children; (15) The commissioner of public health; and (16) The commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities; (17) A member of the State Board of Education appointed by the Governor; and (18) The commissioner of early care and learning." "(i) By January 1 of each calendar year, the panel shall submit a report to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Judiciary Committees the chairperson of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and House of Representatives the chairperson of the House Committee on Judiciary regarding the prevalence and circumstances of child fatalities in the this state; shall recommend measures to reduce such fatalities caused by other than natural causes; and shall address in the report the following issues:"
SECTION 2-7. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (b), (g), and (i) of Code Section 19-15-6, relating to use of information and records of protocol committees, review committees, and panels, as follows:
"(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, reports of a review committee made pursuant to Code Section 19-15-3 and reports of the panel made pursuant to Code Section 19-15-4 shall be public records and shall be released to any person making a request therefor, but the panel protocol committee, or review committee, or panel having possession of such records or reports shall only release them after expunging therefrom all information contained therein which would permit identifying the deceased or abused child, any family member of the child, any alleged or suspected perpetrator of abuse upon the child, or any reporter of suspected child abuse." "(g) A member of a protocol committee, a review committee, or the panel shall not be civilly liable or criminally liable subject to criminal prosecution for any disclosure of information made by such member as authorized by this Code section." "(i) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, information acquired by and documents, records, and reports of the panel and child abuse protocol committees and review committees applicable to a child who at the time of his or her death was in the custody of a state department or agency or foster parent shall not be confidential and shall be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records."
SECTION 2-8. Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, is amended by revising Code Section 35-3-5, relating to the powers and duties of the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, as follows:

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"35-3-5. (a) There is created the position of director. (b) The director shall be the chief administrative officer and shall be both appointed and removed by the Board of Public Safety with the approval of the Governor. (c) The director shall coordinate and supervise the work of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel created by Code Section 19-15-4 or shall designate a person from within the bureau to serve as the coordinator and supervisor and shall provide such staffing and administrative support to the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel as may be necessary to enable it to carry out its statutory duties. (d) The director shall report the death of any child to the chairperson of the review committee, as such term is defined in Code Section 19-15-1, for the county in which such child resided at the time of death, unless the director or his or her designee has knowledge that such death has been reported by the county medical examiner or coroner, pursuant to Code Section 19-15-3, and shall provide such review committee access to any records of the bureau relating to such child. (c)(e) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, and subject to the general policy established by the board, the director shall supervise, direct, account for, organize, plan, administer, and execute the functions vested in the bureau by this chapter."
SECTION 2-9. It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide for transparency relative to investigations involving child abuse and child fatalities in order to best protect the children of this state. The General Assembly finds that more disclosure of information may be necessary when a child is deceased. The General Assembly intends that agencies and departments of this state share data in order to conduct research for the purpose of preventing child fatalities in this state.
SECTION 2-10. Code Section 49-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons and agencies permitted access to child abuse and dependency records, is amended by revising paragraphs (6), (7.1), and (8) of subsection (a), paragraph (5) of subsection (c), and subsection (e) as follows:
"(6) Any adult requesting information regarding investigations by the department or a governmental child protective agency regarding the findings or information about the case of child abuse or neglect that results in a child involving a fatality or near fatality, unless such disclosure of information would jeopardize a criminal investigation or proceeding, but such access shall be limited to a disclosure of the available facts and findings. Any identifying information, including but not limited to the child or caretaker's name, race, ethnicity, address, or telephone numbers and any other information that is privileged or confidential, shall be redacted to preserve the confidentiality of the child, other children in the household, and the child's parents, guardians, custodians, or caretakers; provided, however, that the following may be redacted from such records:

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(A) Any record of law enforcement or prosecution agencies in any pending investigation or prosecution of criminal activity contained within the child abuse, neglect, or dependency records; (B) Medical and mental health records made confidential by other provisions of law; (C) Privileged communications of an attorney; (D) The identifying information of a person who reported suspected child abuse; (E) Information that may cause mental or physical harm to the sibling or other child living in the household of the child being investigated; (F) The name of a child who is the subject of reported child abuse or neglect; (G) The name of any parent or other person legally responsible for the child who is the subject of reported child abuse or neglect, provided that such person is not under investigation for the reported child abuse or neglect; and (H) The name of any member of the household of the child who is the subject of reported child abuse or neglect, provided that such person is not under investigation for the reported child abuse or neglect." "(7.1) A child advocacy center which is certified by the Child Abuse Protocol Committee of protocol committee, as such term is defined in Code Section 19-15-1, for the county where the principal office of the center is located as participating in the Georgia Network of Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia or a similar accreditation organization and which is operated for the purpose of investigation of known or suspected child abuse and treatment of a child or a family which is the subject of a report of abuse, and which has been created and supported through one or more intracommunity compacts between such advocacy center and one or more police agencies, the office of the district attorney, a legally mandated public or private child protective agency, a mental health board, and a community health service board; provided, however, that any child advocacy center which is granted access to records concerning reports of child abuse shall be subject to the confidentiality provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 49-5-40 and shall be subject to the penalties imposed by Code Section 49-5-44 for authorizing or permitting unauthorized access to or use of such records; (8) Police or any other law enforcement agency of this state or any other state or any medical examiner or coroner investigating a report of known or suspected abuse or any child fatality review panel committee or child abuse protocol committee or subcommittee thereof created pursuant to Chapter 15 of Title 19, it being found by the General Assembly that the disclosure of such information is necessary in order for such entities to carry out their legal responsibilities to protect children from abuse and neglect, which protective actions include bringing criminal actions for such abuse or neglect, and that such disclosure is therefore permissible and encouraged under the 1992 amendments to Section 107(b)(4) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 5106(A)(b)(4); and" "(5) An agency, facility, or person having responsibility or authorization to assist in making a judicial determination for the child who is the subject of the report or record

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of child abuse, including but not limited to members of officially recognized citizen review panels, court appointed guardians ad litem, certified Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers who are appointed by a judge of a juvenile court to act as advocates for the best interest of a child in a juvenile proceeding, and members of a county child abuse protocol committee or task force, as such term is defined in Code Section 19-15-1;" "(e)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and notwithstanding Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, with the exception of medical and mental health records made confidential by other provisions of law, child abuse and dependency records shall not be confidential and shall be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 if the records are applicable to a child who at the time of his or her fatality or near fatality was:
(1)(A) In the custody of a state department or agency or in the care of a foster parent; (2)(B) A child as defined in paragraph (3) of Code Section 15-11-741; or (3)(C) The subject of an investigation, report, referral, or complaint under Code Section 15-11-743 shall not be confidential and shall be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records; provided, however, that any identifying information, including but not limited to the child or caretaker's name, race, ethnicity, address, or telephone numbers and any other information that is privileged or confidential, shall be redacted to preserve the confidentiality of the child, other children in the household, and the child's parents, guardians, custodians, or caretakers. (2) The following may be redacted from such records: (A) Medical and mental health records made confidential by other provisions of law; (B) Privileged communications of an attorney; (C) The identifying information of a person who reported suspected child abuse; (D) The name of a child who suffered a near fatality; (E) The name of any sibling of the child who suffered the fatality or near fatality; and (F) Any record of law enforcement or prosecution agencies in any pending investigation or prosecution of criminal activity contained within the child abuse, neglect, or dependency records. (3) Upon the release of documents pursuant to this subsection, the department may comment publicly on the case."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Haleigh's Hope Act."

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SECTION 3-2. Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, is amended by revising subparagraph (P) of paragraph (3) of Code Section 16-13-25, relating to Schedule I, as follows:
"(P) Except as provided in paragraph (131.5) of subsection (b) of Code Section 1613-71, tetrahydrocannabinols Tetrahydrocannabinols which shall include, but are not limited to:
(i) All synthetic or naturally produced samples containing more than 15 percent by weight of tetrahydrocannabinols; and (ii) All synthetic or naturally produced tetrahydrocannabinol samples which do not contain plant material exhibiting the external morphological features of the plant cannabis;"
SECTION 3-3. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (b) of Code Section 16-13-71, relating to the definition of a dangerous drug, to read as follows:
"(131.5) Cannabinol and cannabidiol when it has a purity of 0.8 percent or less of tetrahydrocannabinols that is delivered in the form of a liquid, pill, or injection but which does not include smoking;"
PART IV SECTION 4-1.
Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-2-12. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'state health insurance plan' means:
(1) The state employees' health insurance plan established pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45; (2) The health insurance plan for public school teachers established pursuant to Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20; and (3) The health insurance plan for public school employees established pursuant to Subpart 3 of Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20. (b) Beginning six months after the effective date of this Code section, the department shall conduct a two-year pilot program to provide coverage for the treatment and management of obesity and related conditions under a state health insurance plan. The pilot program will provide benefits for medically necessary bariatric procedures for participants selected for inclusion in the pilot program. (c) Participation in the pilot program shall be limited to no more than 75 individuals per year, to be selected in a manner determined by the department. Any person who has elected coverage under a state health insurance plan shall be eligible to be selected to participate in the pilot program in accordance with criteria established by the

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department which shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Participation in a state health insurance plan for at least 12 months; )2( Completion of a health risk assessment through a state health insurance plan; (3) A body mass index of: (A) Greater than 40; or (B) Greater than 35 with one or more co-morbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, sleep apnea, or asthma; (4) Consent to provide personal and medical information to a state health insurance plan; (5) Non-tobacco user; (6) No other primary group health coverage or primary coverage with Medicare; and (7) Must have been covered under a state health insurance plan for two years immediately prior to the pilot program and must express an intent to continue coverage under such state health insurance plan for two years following the approved surgical procedure date.
(d) Eligible individuals must apply to participate in the pilot program. The individual and his or her physician shall complete and submit an obesity treatment program application to the department no later than February 1 for each year of the pilot program. The department's contracted health insurance carrier shall review the criteria contained in subsection (c) of this Code section to determine qualified applicants for the pilot program. (e) The selected participants shall be eligible to receive a multi-disciplinary health evaluation at a facility located within the State of Georgia which is designated by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. The bariatric surgical procedures covered in the pilot program are:
(1) Gastric band; (2) Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy; and (3) Rouen-Y gastric bypass. The participants shall use the department's contracted health insurance carrier to enroll in a case management program and to receive prior authorization for a surgical procedure provided pursuant to the pilot program. The health insurance carrier shall provide case management and patient follow-up services. Benefits for a bariatric surgical procedure under the pilot program shall be provided only when the surgical procedure is performed at a Center of Excellence within the State of Georgia. (f) All health care services provided pursuant to the pilot program shall be subject to the health insurance carrier's plan of benefits and policy provisions. Complications that arise after the discharge date are subject to the health insurance carrier's plan of benefits and policy provisions. (g) Participants must agree to comply with any and all terms and conditions of the pilot program including, but not limited to, participation and reporting requirements. Participation requirements shall include a 12 month postsurgery case management program. Each participant must also agree to comply with any and all requests by the department for postsurgical medical and productivity information, and such agreement

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shall survive his or her participation in a state health insurance plan. (h) A panel shall review the results and outcomes of the pilot program beginning six months after program initiation and shall conduct subsequent reviews every six months for the remainder of the pilot program. The panel shall be composed of the following members, appointed by the Governor:
(1) A representative of a state health insurance plan; (2) A representative of the state contracted health insurance carrier or carriers providing coverage under the pilot program; and (3) At least two physicians who carry a certification by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. (i) The department shall provide a final report by December 15 of the last year of the pilot program to the chairpersons of the House Committee on Health and Human Services, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Senate Appropriations Committee. The report shall include, at a minimum: (1) Whether patients in the pilot have experienced:
(A) A reduction in body mass index, and if so, the average amount of reduction; or (B) The reduction or elimination of co-morbidities, and if so, which co-morbidities were reduced or eliminated; (2) The total number of individuals who applied to participate in the pilot program; (3) The total number of participants who enrolled in the pilot program; (4) The average cost of each procedure conducted under the pilot program, including gastric band, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and Rouen-Y gastric bypass; (5) The total cost of each participant's annual health care costs prior to the surgical procedure and for each of the subsequent post-procedure years for the three years following the surgical procedure; and (6) The percentage of participants still employed by the state 12 months following the surgical procedure and 24 months following the surgical procedure, respectively. (j) This Code section shall stand repealed 42 months after the effective date of such Code section. (k) This Code section shall become effective only if funds are specifically appropriated for the purposes of Section 4-1 of this Act in an Appropriations Act enacted by the General Assembly. If funds are so appropriated, then Section 4-1 of this Act shall become effective on the later of the date on which such Appropriations Act becomes effective or the beginning date of the fiscal year for which such appropriations are made."
PART V SECTION 5-1.
Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income for Georgia income tax purposes, is amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (a) to read as follows:

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"(13.2)(A) An amount equal to $1,000.00 for any physician who served as the community based faculty physician for a medical core clerkship provided by community based faculty. (B) An amount equal to $1,000.00 for any physician who served as the community based faculty physician for a physician assistant core clerkship provided by community based faculty. (C) An amount equal to $1,000.00 for any physician who served as the community based faculty physician for a nurse practitioner core clerkship provided by community based faculty. (D) As used in this paragraph, the term:
(i) 'Community based faculty physician' means a noncompensated physician who provides a minimum of three and a maximum of ten clerkships within a calendar year. (ii) 'Medical core clerkship,' 'physician assistant core clerkship,' or 'nurse practitioner core clerkship' means a clerkship for a student who is enrolled in a Georgia medical school, a Georgia physician assistant school, or a Georgia nurse practitioner school and who completes a minimum of 160 hours of community based instruction in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medicine, psychiatry, or general surgery under the guidance of a community based faculty physician. (E) The state-wide Area Health Education Centers Program Office at Georgia Regents University shall administer the program and certify rotations for the department. (F) This paragraph shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2014;"
PART VI SECTION 6-1.
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Bethel of the 54th asked unanimous consent that the Senate disagree to the House amendment to SB 391.
The consent was granted, and the Senate disagreed to the House amendment to SB 391.
At 7:05 p.m. the President announced that the Senate would stand in recess until 7:25 p.m.
At 7:25 p.m. David Shafer, President Pro Tempore, called the Senate to order.
Senator Crosby of the 13th asked unanimous consent that HB 438, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

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The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 438, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 438. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Welch of the 110th, Willard of the 51st, Allison of the 8th, Lindsey of the 54th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-23-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to collection of additional legal costs in civil actions for purposes of providing court-connected or court-referred alternative dispute resolution programs, so as to increase the maximum amount of such additional cost; 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.

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

N Albers Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke
Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Mullis Y Murphy
Orrock Ramsey Y Seay Shafer (PRS) Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 40, nays 3.

HB 438, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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

Senator Gooch of the 51st asked unanimous consent that HB 1009, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 1009, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 1009. By Representatives Glanton of the 75th, Jacobs of the 80th, Abrams of the 89th, Jordan of the 77th, Stovall of the 74th and others:
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 state sales and use taxes in general, so as to extend the date for the applicability of an exemption to the local sales and use tax cap for a county that levied a tax for the purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation; to provide for related matters; 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 Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke
Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

E Mullis Y Murphy
Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay
Shafer (PRS) Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 2.
HB 1009, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
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 265. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Riley of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th, Taylor of the 79th and others:
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 repeal provisions relating to the suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; to repeal provisions relating to the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House, Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Jones of the 47th, and Riley of the 50th.
The House adheres to its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendment, to the House 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 Senate:
SB 134. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Millar of the 40th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Orrock of the 36th and Stone of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to controlled substances, so as to revise the definition of "prescriber"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House, Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Peake of the 141st, and Stephens of the 164th.

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The House has agreed to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1000.

By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Carter of the 175th, Oliver of the 82nd, Frye of the 118th and Tankersley of the 160th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to state income tax refunds; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against lottery prizes for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to lottery prizes; to provide for definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has disagreed to the Senate substitutes to the following Bills of the House:

HB 897.

By Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Coleman of the 97th, Nix of the 69th, Clark of the 101st, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to update and clarify provisions in law and to repeal obsolete provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 947.

By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Hamilton of the 24th, Golick of the 40th, Barr of the 103rd, Peake of the 141st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to master and servant, so as to provide for the payment of wages by credit to a prepaid debit card; to require employers to offer employees certain choices relating to the payment of wages; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following Bills of the House:

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HB 840.

By Representatives Golick of the 40th, Smith of the 134th, Maxwell of the 17th and Shaw of the 176th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-2-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Commissioner's enforcement of the title rules, regulations, and orders, issuance of orders without hearings, civil actions, criminal violations, and penalties relative to insurance, so as to clarify persons under the authority of the Commissioner and subject to penalties under Title 33; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1114. By Representatives Williams of the 168th and Stephens of the 164th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create a new charter for the City of Hinesville in the County of Liberty," approved March 10, 1959 (Ga. L. 1959, p. 2604), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of such municipality; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1128. By Representatives Henson of the 86th, Drenner of the 85th, Holcomb of the 81st, Jacobs of the 80th, Taylor of the 79th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to reincorporate the City of Clarkston in the County of DeKalb, approved April 21, 1967 (Ga. L. 1967, p. 3391), as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of the city by annexing certain territory; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1136. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Holcomb of the 81st and Oliver of the 82nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the City of Brookhaven 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 agreed to the Senate amendment to the following Bill of the House:

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HB 749.

By Representatives Duncan of the 26th, Tanner of the 9th, Martin of the 49th, Golick of the 40th, Pak of the 108th and others:
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 for the crime of cargo theft; to provide for a definition; to provide for penalties; to provide for the crime of unlawful possession or use of a fifth wheel; to amend Code Section 35-3-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers and duties of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation generally, so as to provide the GBI with jurisdiction with regard to cargo theft; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Hill of the 32nd asked unanimous consent that HB 900, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 900, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 900. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Carson of the 46th and Peake of the 141st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-3.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a state sales tax exemption for machinery and other items used in manufacturing, so as to include consumable supplies in the exemption; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Hill of the 32nd.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler N Jackson, B

E Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay
Shafer (PRS) Y Sims Y Staton N Stone

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Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

N Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 6.

HB 900, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Chance of the 16th assumed the Chair.

Senator Hill of the 6th asked unanimous consent that HB 828, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.
The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 828, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.
HB 828. By Representatives Mabra of the 63rd, Hightower of the 68th, Willard of the 51st, Kelley of the 16th, Stephenson of the 90th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to prohibit the solicitation, release, or sale of automobile accident information; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure of records is not required, so as to change certain provisions relating to written authorization to obtain motor vehicle accident reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Hill of the 6th.

The Senate Insurance and Labor Committee offered the following substitute to HB 828:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to prohibit the solicitation, release, or sale of automobile accident information; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for

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penalties; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure of records is not required, so as to change certain provisions relating to written authorization to obtain motor vehicle accident reports; 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 to insurance generally, is amended by repealing Code Section 33-24-53, relating to prohibition of compensation for referrals or recommendations to attorneys and penalties, in its entirety and by enacting a new Code Section 33-24-53 to read as follows:
"33-24-53. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Capper,' 'runner,' or 'steerer' means a person who receives a pecuniary benefit from a practitioner or health care service provider, whether directly or indirectly, to solicit, procure, or attempt to procure a client, patient, or customer at the direction or request of, or in cooperation with, a practitioner or health care service provider whose purpose is to obtain benefits under a contract of insurance or to assert a claim against an insured or an insurer for providing services to the client, patient, or customer. Capper, runner, or steerer shall not include:
(A) Any insurance company or agent or employee thereof who provides referrals or recommendations to its insureds; or (B) A practitioner or health care service provider who procures clients, patients, or customers through the use of public media or by referrals or recommendations from other practitioners or health care service providers. (2) 'Practitioner' means an attorney, health care professional, owner or partial owner of a health care practice or facility, or any person employed or acting on behalf of any of the individuals in this paragraph. (3) 'Public media' means telephone directories, professional directories, newspapers and other periodicals, radio and television, billboards, and mailed or electronically transmitted written communications that do not involve in-person contact with a specific prospective client, patient, or customer. (b) Except as provided for in paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 50-18-72, it is unlawful for any person in an individual capacity or in a capacity as a law enforcement officer, law enforcement records staff member, wrecker services staff member, emergency staff member, physician, hospital employee, or attorney to solicit, release, or sell any information relating to the parties of a motor vehicle collision for personal financial gain. This subsection shall not apply to mass public media advertisement and solicitation. (c) It is unlawful for: (1) Any person in an individual capacity or in a capacity as a public or private employee or any firm, corporation, partnership, or association to act as a capper,

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runner, or steerer for any practitioner or health care service provider. This paragraph shall not prohibit an attorney or health care provider from making a referral and receiving compensation as is permitted under applicable professional rules of conduct; and (2) Any practitioner or health care service provider to compensate or give anything of value to a person acting as a capper, runner, or steerer. It is also unlawful for any capper, runner, or steerer to recommend or secure a practitioner's or health care service provider's employment by a client, patient, or customer if such practitioner or health care service provider obtains or intends to obtain benefits under a contract of insurance or asserts a claim against an insured or an insurer for providing services to the client, patient, or customer. (d) Any natural person convicted of a violation of this Code section shall, on the first offense, be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than 30 days and a fine not to exceed $1,000.00. Any natural person convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this Code section shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not more than ten years and by a fine of not more than $100,000.00 per violation."
SECTION 2. Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure of records is not required, is amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (a) as follows:
"(5) Individual Georgia Uniform Motor Vehicle Accident Reports, except upon the submission of a written statement of need by the requesting party to be provided to the custodian of records and to set forth the need for the report pursuant to this Code section; provided, however, that any person or entity whose name or identifying information is contained in a Georgia Uniform Motor Vehicle Accident Report shall be entitled, either personally or through a lawyer or other representative, to receive a copy of such report; and provided, further, that Georgia Uniform Motor Vehicle Accident Reports shall not be available in bulk for inspection or copying by any person absent a written statement showing the need for each such report pursuant to the requirements of this Code section. For the purposes of this subsection, the term 'need' means that the natural person or legal entity who is requesting in person or by representative to inspect or copy the Georgia Uniform Motor Vehicle Accident Report:
(A) Has a personal, professional, or business connection with a party to the accident; (B) Owns or leases an interest in property allegedly or actually damaged in the accident; (C) Was allegedly or actually injured by the accident; (D) Was a witness to the accident; (E) Is the actual or alleged insurer of a party to the accident or of property actually or allegedly damaged by the accident;

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(F) Is a prosecutor or a publicly employed law enforcement officer; (G) Is alleged to be liable to another party as a result of the accident; (H) Is an attorney stating that he or she needs the requested reports as part of a criminal case, or an investigation of a potential claim involving contentions that a roadway, railroad crossing, or intersection is unsafe; (I) Is gathering information as a representative of a news media organization; provided, however, that such representative submits a statement affirming that the use of such accident report is in compliance with Code Section 33-24-53. Any person who knowingly makes a false statement in requesting such accident report shall be guilty of a violation of Code Section 16-10-20; (J) Is conducting research in the public interest for such purposes as accident prevention, prevention of injuries or damages in accidents, determination of fault in an accident or accidents, or other similar purposes; provided, however, that this subparagraph shall apply only to accident reports on accidents that occurred more than 30 60 days prior to the request and which shall have the name, street address, telephone number, and driver's license number redacted; or (K) Is a governmental official, entity, or agency, or an authorized agent thereof, requesting reports for the purpose of carrying out governmental functions or legitimate governmental duties;"

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance (PRS) Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares

E Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay
Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C

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Y Davenport Y Davis
Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson
Williams

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

HB 828, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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

Mr. President:

The House insists on 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 288. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Harper of the 7th, Chance of the 16th 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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association releases annual financial reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House, Representatives Martin of the 49th, Jones of the 47th, and Dudgeon of the 25th.

Senator David Shafer, President Pro Tempore, assumed the Chair.

Senator McKoon of the 29th asked unanimous consent that HB 920, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 920, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

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HB 920. By Representatives Teasley of the 37th, Golick of the 40th, Smith of the 134th, Carson of the 46th, Brockway of the 102nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 25 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to life insurance, so as to provide for unclaimed life insurance benefits provisions; to provide for a short title; to provide for a purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for insurer conduct; to provide for insurer unclaimed property reporting; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator McKoon of the 29th.

Senator Balfour of the 9th offered the following amendment #1:

Amend HB 920 (LC 37 1736S) by between line 20 and 21 "Nothing in this Act shall prohibit the commissioner of revenue from performing a comparison of an insurer's inforce or terminated policies, annuities, and retained asset accounts issued either prior to or after the effective date of this Act against a Death Master File in furtherance of conducting an examination of an insurer pursuant to Code Sections 44-12-198 and 44-12229."

On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.

Senator McKoon of the 29th 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:

N Albers Y Balfour Y Beach N Bethel N Burke Y Butler N Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert N Crane N Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis

Y Harbison N Harper Y Heath Y Henson N Hill, H N Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson N Hufstetler N Jackson, B N Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares N Jones, B N Jones, E

E Mullis N Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey N Seay
Shafer (PRS) Sims Y Staton N Stone Y Tate N Thompson, B N Thompson, C Thompson, S Tippins

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N Dugan Y Fort
Ginn N Golden
Gooch

N Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon N Millar N Miller

Y Tolleson Y Unterman N Wilkinson Y Williams

On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 21, nays 28, and the Balfour amendment #1 was lost.

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

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

Y Albers N Balfour N Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 7.

E Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay
Shafer (PRS) Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson N Williams

HB 920, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Carter of the 1st assumed the Chair.

Senator Harper of the 7th asked unanimous consent that HB 783, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.
The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 783, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

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HB 783. By Representatives Hitchens of the 161st, Burns of the 159th, Knight of the 130th, Pruett of the 149th, Strickland of the 111th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 27 and Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish and to waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, respectively, so as to update provisions relating to rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations; to revise provisions relating to the implied consent warning for hunting under the influence cases; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Harper 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler
Carter, B (PRS) Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson
Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas
McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

E Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey
Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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

HB 783, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

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Committees:

Senator Burt Jones

State Institutions and Property

District 25

Higher Education

327-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building Insurance and Labor

Atlanta, GA 30334

Regulated Industries and Utilities

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

3-20-14

Due to business outside the Senate Chamber, I missed the vote on HB 783. Had I been present, I would have voted yes.

/s/ Burt Jones District 25

Senator Staton of the 18th assumed the Chair.

Senator Cowsert of the 46th asked unanimous consent that HB 930, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 930, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 930. By Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Brockway of the 102nd, Clark of the 98th, Cooke of the 18th, Ramsey of the 72nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding state government; to provide that the General Assembly shall adopt standards and instructions for Article V convention delegates; to provide for the revocation of a resolution calling for an Article V convention under certain circumstances; to prohibit certain votes by delegates and alternate delegates; to provide for penalties; to provide for an advisory group and its composition, powers, duties, and procedures; to provide for related matters; 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 930 (LC 41 0227S) by deleting lines 38 and 39 and by replacing "(8)" with "(7)" on line 40.

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By replacing lines 58 through 61 with the following: (d) The delegates provided for by subsection (c) of this Code section shall be appointed as follows: (1) Two delegates shall be appointed by majority vote of the Senate where at least one delegate appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall be a member of the Senate at the time of appointment; (2) Two delegates shall be appointed by majority vote of the House of Representatives where at least one delegate appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall be a member of the House of Representatives at the time of appointment; and (3) One delegate shall be appointed by receiving, in each chamber, the vote of a majority of all the members elected to that chamber. (e) The alternate delegates provided for by subsection (c) of this Code section shall consist of a first alternate delegate, second alternate delegate, third alternate delegate, fourth alternate delegate, and fifth alternate delegate who shall be appointed as follows: (1) The first alternate delegate shall be appointed by receiving, in each chamber, the vote of a majority of all the members elected to that chamber; (2) The second and fifth alternate delegate shall be appointed by majority vote of the Senate; and (3) The third and fourth alternate delegate shall be appointed by majority vote of the House of Representatives. (f) The delegates appointed pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section shall elect from amongst the delegates a chairperson. Such delegate shall serve as chairperson for as long as such person is a delegate or until a new chairperson is elected at any time as provided for by this subsection. Such chairperson shall report to the General Assembly on all matters pertaining to the activities of the delegates and the Article V convention.
By replacing lines 71 through 81 with the following: An alternate delegate shall act in the place of a delegate when a delegate is absent from the Article V convention or shall replace a delegate if a delegate vacates the office. An alternate delegate shall act in the place of or replace a delegate in such order of sequence: (1) First alternate delegate; (2) Second alternate delegate; (3) Third alternate delegate; (4) Fourth alternate delegate; and (5) Fifth alternate delegate. At the time that an alternate delegate is needed to act in the place of or to replace a delegate, the alternate delegate in the order of sequence not already acting in the place of or replacing a delegate shall act in the place of the delegate.
50-1-35. The General Assembly, Senate, or House of Representatives, respectively, may recall any delegate or alternate delegate it has appointed and replace such delegate or alternate delegate with an individual appointed under this article at any time.

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50-1-36. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no delegate or alternate delegate to an Article V convention or to any process which seeks to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States called for by the states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States shall be appointed unless such delegate or alternate delegate is appointed as provided for by this article and this article shall be the only means by which this state participates in an Article V convention or such process.

By deleting "(a)" on line 93 and by deleting lines 101 through 103.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Cowsert 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

E Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer
Sims Staton (PRS) Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 42, nays 10.

HB 930, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

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The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator David Lucas, Sr.

Economic Development

District 26

Retirement

305-B Coverdell Legislative Office Building Regulated Industries and Utilities

Atlanta, GA 30334

State Institutions and Property

Urban Affairs

3/20/14

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

I inadvertently voted yea on HB 930. Please reflect in the Journal that my intent was to vote No.

Sincerely,

/s/ David E. Lucas, Sr. District 26

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

Hill of the 6th

Jones of the 25th

Senator Crosby of the 13th assumed the Chair.

Senator Unterman of the 45th asked unanimous consent that HB 966, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 966, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 966. By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Rutledge of the 109th, Watson of the 166th, Weldon of the 3rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to authorize licensed health practitioners to prescribe opioid antagonists to certain individuals and entities pursuant to a protocol; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to provide for grants to ensure availability of opioid antagonists; to authorize emergency medical

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services personnel to administer parenteral injections of opioid antagonists; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; 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 966:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 6 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to services for the aging, so as to provide for the transfer of the Division of Aging Services to the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency; to provide for definitions; to provide for the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Board; to provide for membership, powers, and duties; to provide for an executive director; to provide for transfer of rights, duties, and obligations; to amend Code Section 31-8-304 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the comprehensive state plan to address Alzheimer's and related dementias, so as to designate the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency as the appropriate agency to implement the state plan; to amend various provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for 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. The General Assembly finds that:
(1) Georgia has the eleventh fastest growing population in the United States of individuals 60 years of age and older; (2) Georgia has the tenth fastest growing population in the United States of individuals 85 years of age and older; and (3) Georgia's population of individuals 60 years of age and older is expected to increase by 65 percent from 2010 to 2030.
SECTION 2. Chapter 6 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to services for the aging, is amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"49-6-1.1. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Agency' means the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency. (2) 'Board' means the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Board. (3) 'Director' means the executive director of the agency.

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49-6-1.2. (a) There is created the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Board. The board shall consist of seven members who work or have worked in the area of adult or aging services, who are recipients of adult or aging services, or who are eligible to receive services provided by the agency; provided, however, that two members shall be individuals who are 60 years of age or older. (b) The members of the board shall be appointed as follows: two members shall be appointed by the Governor, two members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, two members shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, and one member shall be appointed by the director. The first members shall be appointed to take office on July 1, 2014, for initial terms as follows: three such members shall be appointed for terms of one year, two such members shall be appointed for terms of two years, and two such members shall be appointed for terms of three years. Thereafter, the successors shall be appointed by the respective appointing authority upon the expiration of the respective terms of office for terms of three years. All such members shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. Such members shall be eligible for reappointment to successive terms of office as members of the board. (c) Vacancies in office shall be filled by appointment by the respective appointing authority in the same manner as the appointment to the position on the board. An appointment to fill a vacancy other than by expiration of a term of office shall be for the balance of the unexpired term. If a vacancy remains unfilled for six months, the board shall be authorized to fill the vacancy in accordance with the process described in this Code section. (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 for 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. The term of the chairperson shall be established by rules of the board. (f) A quorum for transacting business shall be determined by the members of the board. (g) The members of the board shall receive a per diem allowance and expenses as shall be set and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget in conformance with rates and allowances set for members of other state boards. (h) In addition to the powers and duties set forth in this article, the board shall recommend to the Governor and the General Assembly changes in state programs, statutes, policies, budgets, and standards relating to aging services, the improvement of coordination among state and local agencies that provide aging services, and the improvement of the condition of citizens who are in need of the services of the agency.
49-6-1.3. The board shall appoint a director. The director shall have experience with adult or

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aging services provided by the agency with particular, demonstrated experience with home and community based services. The director shall serve at the pleasure of the board.
49-6-1.4. (a) The Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency is created and established to perform the functions and assume the duties, powers, and authority exercised by the former Division of Aging Services within the Department of Human Services on June 30, 2014. On July 1, 2014, the powers, functions, duties, programs, institutions, and authority of the agency relating to the former Division of Aging Services within the Department of Human Services shall be transferred to the agency pursuant to this article. (b) The agency shall be assigned to the Department of Community Health for administrative purposes only, as prescribed in Code Section 50-4-3 except that the agency shall not be subject to paragraph (2) of subsection (a) and paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of said Code Section providing for budget submission through the department. The agency shall submit its budget separately and directly to the Governor and the General Assembly."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 49-6-5, relating to the creation of the Division of Aging Services within the department, as follows:
"49-6-5. (a) The agency shall succeed to all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and administrative orders of the Department of Human Services which are in effect on June 30, 2014, and which relate to the functions of the former Division of Aging Services. 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. (b) The rights, privileges, entitlements, and duties of parties to contracts, leases, agreements, and other transactions entered into before July 1, 2014, by the Department of Human Services or the Division of Aging Services pertaining to the Division of Aging Services shall continue to exist, and none of such rights, privileges, entitlements, and duties are impaired or diminished by reason of the transfer of the functions to the agency provided for in this article. In all such instances, the agency shall be substituted for the Department of Human Services or the Division of Aging Services, and the agency shall succeed to the rights, privileges, entitlements, and duties under such contracts, leases, agreements, and other transactions. (c) All persons employed by the Division of Aging Services who, on June 30, 2014, are engaged in the performance of a function or duty which is transferred to the agency as of July 1, 2014, by this article, shall be automatically transferred to the agency on July 1, 2014. An equivalent number of positions or funds of the Department of Human Services which provide administrative support to the Division of Aging Services shall

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be transferred to the agency on July 1, 2014. Such persons shall be subject to the employment practices and policies of the agency on and after July 1, 2014, but the compensation and benefits of such transferred employees shall not be reduced. Employees who are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board and who are transferred to the agency shall retain all existing rights under such rules. Accrued annual and sick leave shall be retained by such employees as employees of the agency. (d) On July 1, 2014, the agency shall receive custody of any state owned property in the custody of the Department of Human Services on June 30, 2014, which pertains to the functions transferred from the Division of Aging Services to the agency. The Division of Aging Services, administratively established previously within the department, is statutorily established. The Division of Aging Services established by this Code section shall have those functions, duties, powers, and responsibilities heretofore assigned by the board and the commissioner and as hereafter so assigned or as provided by law."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 49-6-61, relating to definitions regarding community care and services for the elderly, as follows:
"49-6-61. As used in this article, the term:
(1) 'Aging section' means the single organizational unit within the Department of Human Services responsible for the planning and administration of services under the Older Americans Act of 1965. 'Agency' means the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency. (2) 'Department' means the Department of Human Services. (3)(2) 'Functionally impaired elderly person' means any person 60 years of age or older with physical or mental limitations that restrict individual ability to perform the normal activities of daily living and which impede individual capacity to live independently. (4)(3) The 'Georgia Medical Assistance Act of 1977' means Article 7 of Chapter 4 of this title. (5)(4) 'Lead agency' means one or more agencies designated by the Department of Human Services Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency to assess services needed by functionally impaired elderly persons, to coordinate and provide community care services to those persons, provide case management, and, where necessary, subcontract with providers of service. A lead agency shall be either a private nonprofit entity or any public entity, including but not limited to any organizational unit of the department Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency. (6)(5) 'Older Americans Act of 1965' means P.L. 92-258, as amended, on July 1, 1982."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (4) of Code Section 49-6-72,

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relating to definitions regarding the "Georgia Family Caregiver Support Act," as follows: "(4) 'Department' means the Department of Human Services. Reserved."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by striking "department" wherever such term occurs in the following Code sections and inserting in its place "agency":
(1) Code Section 49-6-2, relating to the designated agency for federal programs; (2) Code Section 49-6-3, relating to the powers of the department; (3) Code Section 49-6-4, relating to acceptance of federal and other grants; (4) Code Section 49-6-6, relating to annual report; (5) Code Section 49-6-21, relating to duties and powers of council; (6) Code Section 49-6-22, relating to staff and facilities; (7) Code Section 49-6-40, relating to the creation of the Silver-Haired Legislature; (8) Code Section 49-6-62, relating to the establishment of community care unit; (9) Code Section 49-6-63, relating to the establishment of community care service system; (10) Code Section 49-6-64, relating to adoption of rules and regulations; (11) Code Section 49-6-73, relating to eligibility for benefits; (12) Code Section 49-6-74, relating to provision of services; and (13) Code Section 49-6-77, relating to rules and regulations.
SECTION 7. Code Section 31-8-304 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the comprehensive state plan to address Alzheimer's and related dementias, is amended by revising subparagraph (a)(5)(P) as follows:
"(P) Improving how state government evaluates and adopts policies to help people with Alzheimer's disease and their families; determination of which department of state government is and designating the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency as the most appropriate agency to implement and house the ongoing work of the Georgia Alzheimer's and Related Dementias State Plan Task Force as it convenes annually to ensure, track, and report progress as Georgia becomes a more dementiacapable state."
SECTION 8. Code Section 49-1-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to home delivered meals, transportation, services for the elderly, and preschool children with special needs trust, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(a.1) As used in this Code section, the term 'department' means the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency."
SECTION 9. The following Code sections of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are amended by striking "Division of Aging Services", "Division of Aging Services within the

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Department of Human Services", "Division of Aging Services of the department", "Division of Aging Services of the Department of Human Services", "Department of Human Resources (now known as the Department of Human Services)", or "department through the Division of Aging Services" wherever such terms occur and inserting in their place "Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency":
(1) Code Section 10-1-855, relating to referral procedures to provide intervention and assistance with respect to unfair or deceptive practices toward the elderly; (2) Code Section 29-10-3, relating to qualifications and requirements of public guardians; (3) Code Section 29-10-4, relating to registration of public guardians; (4) Code Section 29-10-10, relating to compensation of public guardians; (5) Code Section 29-10-11, relating to appropriation of funds for compensation of public guardians in certain circumstances; (6) Code Section 30-5-3, relating to definitions relative to the "Disabled Adults and Elder Persons Protection Act"; (7) Code Section 31-8-302, relating to the composition of the Georgia Alzheimer's and Related Dementias State Plan Task Force; (8) Code Section 31-8-303, relating to meetings of the task force; (9) Code Section 37-1-27, relating to legislative findings of the Suicide Prevention Program; (10) Code Section 49-1-7, relating to home delivered meals, transportation, services for the elderly, and preschool children with special needs trust; (11) Code Section 49-4-162, relating to the establishment of the Georgia Qualified Long-term Care Partnership Program; (12) Code Section 49-6-20, relating to the creation of the Council on Aging; (13) Code Section 49-6-60, relating to legislative intent regarding community care and services for the elderly; (14) Code Section 49-6-71, relating to purpose of the "Georgia Family Caregiver Support Act"; (15) Code Section 49-6-72, relating to definitions; and (16) Code Section 50-8-50, relating to the creation of the Commission on Regional Planning.
SECTION 10. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 11. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Unterman of the 45th offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate Health and Human Services Committee substitute to HB 966 (LC 37 1797S) by deleting lines 1 through 217 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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To amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to establish within the Department of Public Health the Alzheimer's Disease Registry; to provide for the purpose of the registry; to provide for promulgation and criteria of rules; to provide for confidentiality of data; to provide for compliance with P. L. 104-191, the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; 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 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-2A-16. (a) There is established within the Department of Public Health the Alzheimer's Disease Registry. (b) The purpose of the registry shall be to assist in the development of public policy and planning relative to Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. The registry shall provide a central data base of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders. (c) The department shall establish procedures and promulgate rules and regulations for the establishment and operation of the registry. Such procedures, rules, and regulations shall provide for:
(1) Collecting and evaluating data regarding the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders in Georgia, including who shall report the data to the registry; (2) Determining what information shall be maintained in the registry and the length of time such data shall be available; (3) Sharing of data for policy planning purposes; (4) Disclosing nonidentifying data to support Alzheimer's and related disorder research; (5) The methodology by which families and physicians of persons who are reported to the registry shall be contacted to gather additional data; and (6) Information about public and private resources. (d) The collected data in the registry shall be confidential, and all persons to whom the data is released shall maintain patient confidentiality. No publication of information, biotechnical research, or medical data shall be made that identifies any patient by name. The registry shall be established and regulated pursuant to the requirements of 42 U.S.C. Section 1301, et seq., and P.L. 104-191, the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996."
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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On the adoption of the amendment, the President asked unanimous consent.
Senator Crane of the 28th objected.
On the adoption of the amendment, the yeas were 31, nays 2, and the Unterman 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 Beach
Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane
Crosby (PRS) Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden N Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson E Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares E Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 46, nays 4.

E Mullis Y Murphy
Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

HB 966, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House insists on its position in amending the following Bill of the Senate:

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SB 391.

By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th, Davis of the 22nd and Dugan of the 30th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE network; to provide for oversight; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House:

HB 786. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Burns of the 159th and Roberts of the 155th:

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, or fishing licenses, permits, and stamps generally, so as to add a Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; to clarify fees for replacement licenses; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; 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 914.

By Representatives Wilkerson of the 38th, Chandler of the 105th, Oliver of the 82nd, Welch of the 110th and Evans of the 42nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child abuse and deprivation records, so as to provide that school personnel who are required to report child abuse shall be notified by the department or governmental child protective agency upon receipt of such report and upon completion of its investigation; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Davis of the 22nd assumed the Chair.

Senator Hill of the 32nd asked unanimous consent that HB 755, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

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The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 755, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 755. By Representatives Powell of the 171st, Meadows of the 5th, England of the 116th, Knight of the 130th, McCall of the 33rd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for a revised definition of forest land fair market value; to provide for conditions, procedures, and limitations for ad valorem property tax litigation in superior court; to provide for conditions, procedures, and limitations on the approval of tax digests when assessments are in arbitration or on appeal; to provide for the valuation of property which is under appeal as to its assessed value; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations regarding refunds of taxes and license fees by counties and municipalities; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Hill of the 32nd.

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

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

Y Albers Balfour
N Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby N Davenport
Davis (PRS) N Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler
Jackson, B N Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas N McKoon Y Millar
Miller

E Mullis Y Murphy
Orrock N Ramsey Y Seay N Shafer
Sims Y Staton
Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson N Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 33, nays 12.
HB 755, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The President resumed the Chair.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
HB 897. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Coleman of the 97th, Nix of the 69th, Clark of the 101st, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to update and clarify provisions in law and to repeal obsolete provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Tippins of the 37th asked unanimous consent that the Senate insist on its substitute to HB 897.
The consent was granted, and the Senate insisted on its substitute to HB 897.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
HB 947. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Hamilton of the 24th, Golick of the 40th, Barr of the 103rd, Peake of the 141st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to master and servant, so as to provide for the payment of wages by credit to a prepaid debit card; to require employers to offer employees certain choices relating to the payment of wages; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Jones of the 25th asked unanimous consent that the Senate insist on its amendments to HB 947.
The consent was granted, and the Senate insisted on its amendments to HB 947.
Senator Tippins of the 37th asked unanimous consent that HB 826, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.
The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 826, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

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HB 826. By Representatives Setzler of the 35th, Gravley of the 67th, Pruett of the 149th, Golick of the 40th, Dunahoo of the 30th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 and Subpart 2 of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices and public school disciplinary tribunals, respectively, so as to change provisions relating to carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15, Title 16, Chapter 2 of Title 20, and Code Section 40-5-22 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Juvenile Code, crimes and offenses, elementary and secondary education, and persons not to be licensed, minimum ages for licensees, and school attendance requirements, respectively, so as to correct cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Tippins of the 37th.

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler
Carter, B Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Crosby Y Davenport Davis Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper
Heath Y Henson
Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E
Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 44, nays 2.

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock
Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

HB 826, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 391. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th, Davis of the 22nd and Dugan of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE network; to provide for oversight; to provide for related matters; 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 amendment to SB 391 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, Bethel of the 54th and Golden of the 8th.
Senator Tolleson of the 20th asked unanimous consent that HB 773, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.
The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 773, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.
HB 773. By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Epps of the 144th, Roberts of the 155th, Talton of the 147th and Shaw of the 176th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to change provisions relating to discharging a gun or pistol near a public highway or street; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Tolleson of the 20th.
The Senate Judiciary Non-Civil Committee offered the following substitute to HB 773:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to change provisions relating to discharging a gun or pistol near a public

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highway or street; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; 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 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, is amended by revising Code Section 16-11-103, relating to discharging a gun or pistol near a public highway or street, as follows:
"16-11-103. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Firearm' means any handgun, rifle, or shotgun. (2) 'Public highway' means every public street, road, and highway in this state. (3) 'Sport shooting range' means an area designated and operated by a person or entity for the sport shooting of firearms, target practice, trapshooting, skeet shooting, or shooting sporting clays and not available for such use by the general public without payment of a fee, membership contribution, or dues or without the invitation of an authorized person, or any area so designated and operated by a unit of government, regardless of the terms of admission thereto. (4 ) 'Unit of government' means any of the departments, agencies, authorities, or political subdivisions of the state, cities, municipal corporations, townships, or villages and any of their respective departments, agencies, or authorities. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful for any person, A person is guilty of a misdemeanor when, without legal justification, he discharges a gun or pistol to discharge a firearm on or within 50 yards of a public highway or street. (c) This Code section shall not apply to a discharge of a firearm which occurs within 50 yards of a public highway if such discharge is shielded from the view of a traveler on the public highway and occurs at: (1) An indoor or outdoor sport shooting range; (2) Facilities used for firearm or hunting safety courses sponsored by a unit of government, nonprofit corporation, or commercial enterprise; or (3) The business location of any person, firm, retail dealer, wholesale dealer, pawnbroker, or corporation licensed as a firearm dealer pursuant to Chapter 16 of Title 43. (d) Any person who violates subsection (b) of the Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."
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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan N Fort
Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James
Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas N McKoon Y Millar
Miller

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 47, nays 3.

Y Mullis Y Murphy
Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson
Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

HB 773, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Cowsert of the 46th asked unanimous consent that HB 816, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.
The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 816, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.
HB 816. By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, England of the 116th, Brockway of the 102nd, Fludd of the 64th, Gravley of the 67th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-8-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to state sales and

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use taxes, so as to change a certain definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Cowsert of the 46th.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy
Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 4.

HB 816, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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

SB 326. By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Stone of the 23rd, Staton of the 18th, Carter of the 1st, Millar of the 40th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-202 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation, membership, officers, compensation, expenses, organization, duration, and quorum of the Private Colleges and Universities Authority, so as to authorize the authority to meet by

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teleconference and other methods permitted by law; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House amendment was as follows:
Amend SB 326 (LC 28 6968) by inserting after "authority." on line 42 "A member who attends a meeting by teleconference or by other means other than in person shall not be entitled to receive a per diem payment for attending such meeting."
Senator Jeffares of the 17th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 326 as amended by the following amendment:
Amend the House amendment to SB 326 (AM 28 1355) by striking lines 1 through 3 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Amend SB 326 (LC 28 6968) by striking lines 1 through 4 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: To amend Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to authorize the Private Colleges and Universities Authority to meet by teleconference and other methods permitted by law; to provide limitations on and reporting of real property capital lease obligations of the Board of Regents; to amend Code Section 45-7-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to expense allowance and travel cost reimbursement for members of certain boards and commissions, so as to provide that certain boards and commissions shall receive the same per diem as members of the General Assembly; to provide that daily expense allowances are authorized only if the member of the board or commission is physically present at the meeting of the board or commission; to amend Code Section 50-1-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings by teleconference or other similar means, so as to provide that members of boards, bodies, committees, or commissions of state government that participate in meeting by teleconference or other similar means and are not physically present at the meeting of the board, body, committee, or commission shall not be entitled to daily expense allowances for such meeting; to provide for related matters; to" and by striking the quotation mark at the end of line 42 and inserting after line 42 the following: A member who attends a meeting by teleconference or by other means other than in person shall not be entitled to receive a per diem payment for attending such meeting."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 to read as follows:
"20-3-88. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'capital lease obligations' means the annual obligations related to capital lease projects of the Board of Regents constructed by a

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third party on real property owned by the Board of Regents for the use and benefit of the Board of Regents in accordance with standards specified by the Board of Regents that are leased to the Board of Regents pursuant to an annually renewable lease. (b) The Board of Regents shall not enter into any new capital lease obligation if the annual aggregate capital lease obligations for the University System of Georgia exceed 7 percent of the total revenues of the University System of Georgia for the immediately preceding fiscal year. (c) The Board of Regents shall report its aggregate capital lease obligations to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairpersons of the House Committee on Appropriations and the Senate Appropriations Committee."
SECTION 3. Code Section 45-7-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to expense allowance and travel cost reimbursement for members of certain boards and commissions, is amended by revising subsection (b) and by adding two new subsections to read as follows:
"(b) Whenever With the exception of the State Personnel Board, the State Transportation Board, the Veterans Service Board, the Board of Natural Resources, and the State Board of Education, whenever this Code section or any other law of this state provides that members of any board, commission, or other body shall receive the same daily expense allowance as members of the General Assembly, whether by specific reference to this Code section or any other law or by a more general reference, the members of such board, commission, or other body shall receive a daily expense allowance of $105.00. Such $105.00 amount shall apply for members of such boards, commissions, and other bodies, regardless of whether the amount actually received by members of the General Assembly under Code Section 28-1-8 is more or less than $105.00. The provisions of this subsection shall control over any conflicting provisions of any other earlier enacted law. (c) The daily expense allowance provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section for members of the State Transportation Board, the Veterans Service Board, the Board of Natural Resources, and the State Board of Education shall be the same daily expense allowance as members of the General Assembly actually receive under Code Section 28-1-8. Members of the State Personnel Board shall also receive the same daily expense allowance as members of the General Assembly actually receive under Code Section 28-1-8. (d) A member of a board, committee, commission, or other body subject to this Code section who does not physically attend the meeting of the board, committee, commission, or other body but participates in such meeting by telephone conference call, two-way interactive closed circuit television or satellite television signal, or any other similar method which allows each member of the board or body participating in the meeting to hear and speak to each other member participating in the meeting shall not be eligible to receive the daily expense allowance under this Code section. Daily

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expense allowances under this Code section shall be allowed only for members who are physically present at meetings of their respective boards, committees, commissions, or other bodies subject to this Code section."

SECTION 4.
Code Section 50-1-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to meetings by teleconference or other similar means, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(d) A member of a board, body, committee, or commission who does not physically attend the meeting of the board, body, committee, or commission but participates in such meeting by telephone conference call, two-way interactive closed circuit television or satellite television signal, or any other similar method pursuant to this Code section shall not be eligible to receive a daily expense allowance or per diem for such meeting. Daily expense allowances and per diem shall be allowed only for members who are physically present at meetings of their respective boards, bodies, committees, or commissions."

By redesignating Sections 2 and 3 as Sections 5 and 6, respectively.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke
Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy
Orrock N Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 43, nays 6; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to SB 326 as amended by the Senate.

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The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 292. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Hill of the 32nd, Dugan of the 30th, Hill of the 4th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to establish within the Department of Public Health the Alzheimer's Disease Registry; to provide for the purpose of the registry; to provide for promulgation and criteria of rules; to provide for confidentiality of data; to provide for compliance with P. L. 104-191, the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House amendment was as follows:
Amend SB 292 (LC 37 1656) by inserting after "amend" on line 1 the following: Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to enact the "Georgia Health Care Freedom Act"; to provide a short title; to provide that neither the state nor any department, agency, bureau, authority, office, or other unit of the state nor any political subdivision of the state shall expend or use moneys, human resources, or assets of the State of Georgia to advocate or intended to influence the citizens of this state in support of the voluntary expansion by the state of eligibility for medical assistance under the provisions of 42 U.S.C. Section 1396(a), Section 1902 of the federal Social Security Act, as amended; to provide for enforcement; to provide for applicability; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to provide that no department, agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision of this state shall establish any program; promulgate any rule, policy, guideline, or plan; or change any program, rule, policy, or guideline to implement, establish, create, administer, or otherwise operate an exchange, or apply for, accept, or expend federal moneys related to the creation, implementation, or operation of an exchange; to provide for an exception; to prohibit the state and its departments, agencies, bureaus, authorities, offices, or other units of the state and its political subdivisions from providing navigator programs; to prohibit the Commissioner of Insurance from enforcing or investigating any health care insurance related provision of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to establish within the Department of Public Health the Alzheimer's Disease Registry; to provide for the purpose of the registry; to provide for promulgation and criteria of rules; to provide for confidentiality of data; to provide for compliance with P. L. 104-191, the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; to amend

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By inserting after line 9 the following: This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Health Care Freedom Act."
SECTION 2. Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 3
31-1-40. (a) Neither the state nor any department, agency, bureau, authority, office, or other unit of the state nor any political subdivision of the state shall expend or use moneys, human resources, or assets to advocate or intended to influence the citizens of this state in support of the voluntary expansion by the State of Georgia of eligibility for medical assistance under the provisions of 42 U.S.C. Section 1396(a), Section 1902 of the federal Social Security Act, as amended. (b) The Attorney General shall enforce the provisions of this Code section in accordance with Article V, Section III, Paragraph IV of the Constitution of the State of Georgia. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to prevent an employee of the State of Georgia or any department, agency, bureau, authority, office, or other unit thereof or any employee of a political subdivision of this state from advocating or attempting to influence public policy on such employee's personal time without using state resources, or to provide bona fide educational instruction about the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 in institutions of higher learning or otherwise."
SECTION 3. Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, is amended by adding new Code sections to read as follows:
"33-1-23. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'exchange' shall have the same meaning provided for in paragraph (1) of Code Section 33-23-201. (b) No department, agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision of this state shall:
(1) Establish any program; promulgate any rule, policy, guideline, or plan; or change any program, rule, policy, or guideline to implement, establish, create, administer, or otherwise operate an exchange; or (2) Apply for, accept, or expend federal moneys related to the creation, implementation, or operation of an exchange. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall apply to the Commissioner of Insurance in the implementation or enforcement of the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 23 of this title. (d) Neither the state nor any department, agency, bureau, authority, office, or other unit of the state, including the University System of Georgia and its member institutions,

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nor any political subdivision of the state shall establish, create, implement, or operate a navigator program or its equivalent as defined in Code Section 33-23-201; provided, however, that any grant regarding a navigator program in effect on the effective date of this Code section shall be permitted to continue for the term of such grant but shall then terminate upon the expiration of the term of such grant and shall not be renewed, notwithstanding any provision contained within such grant allowing for automatic renewal under certain circumstances.
33-1-24. The Commissioner of Insurance is prohibited from enforcing any health care insurance related provision of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. The Commissioner of Insurance is prohibited from acting as an arm, agent, or contractor of the federal Department of Health and Human Services, Internal Revenue Service, or any other federal department or agency to investigate alleged violations of health care insurance related provisions of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. In addition, the Commissioner of Insurance shall not fine, place on probation, suspend, or revoke any insurance company or agent for any violation of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to apply to the regulation of rates or rate filings, investigations, administrative or judicial proceedings, or any other duty or responsibility arising under state or local law regarding health care insurers by the Commissioner of Insurance.
SECTION 4.
By redesignating Section 2 as Section 5.
Senator Davis of the 22nd moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 292 as amended by the following amendment:
Amend SB 292 (LC 37 1656) as amended by House floor amendment AM 21 3890 by striking lines 1 through 85 of AM 21 3890.
By striking lines 1 through 35 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: To amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income for Georgia income tax purposes, so as to provide a limited deduction for certain medical core clerkships; to provide for applicability; 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 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income for Georgia income tax purposes, is amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (a) to read as follows:

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"(13.2)(A) An amount equal to $1,000.00 for any physician who served as the community based faculty physician for a medical core clerkship provided by community based faculty. (B) An amount equal to $1,000.00 for any physician who served as the community based faculty physician for a physician assistant core clerkship provided by community based faculty. (C) An amount equal to $1,000.00 for any physician who served as the community based faculty physician for a nurse practitioner core clerkship provided by community based faculty. (D) As used in this paragraph, the term:
(i) 'Community based faculty physician' means a noncompensated physician who provides a minimum of three and a maximum of ten clerkships within a calendar year. (ii) 'Medical core clerkship,' 'physician assistant core clerkship,' or 'nurse practitioner core clerkship' means a clerkship for a student who is enrolled in a Georgia medical school, a Georgia physician assistant school, or a Georgia nurse practitioner school and who completes a minimum of 160 hours of community based instruction in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medicine, psychiatry, or general surgery under the guidance of a community based faculty physician. (E) The state-wide Area Health Education Centers Program Office at Georgia Regents University shall administer the program and certify rotations for the department;"

SECTION 1A. This Act shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2014.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson N Hill, H Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E

Y Mullis Murphy
Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins

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N Dugan Y Fort
Ginn Y Golden
Gooch

Y Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 43, nays 6; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to SB 292 as amended by the Senate.

Senator Crosby of the 13th asked unanimous consent that HB 842, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 842, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 842. By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Powell of the 171st, Bruce of the 61st and Abrams of the 89th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for certiorari and appeal to appellate courts generally, so as to clarify provisions relating to payment of costs and indigency affidavits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator Crosby of the 13th.

The Senate Judiciary Committee offered the following substitute to HB 842:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for certiorari and appeal to appellate courts generally, so as to clarify provisions relating to payment of costs and indigency affidavits; 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 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for certiorari and appeal to appellate courts generally, is amended by revising Code Section 5-6-4, relating to bill of costs, payment of costs, and filing of affidavit of indigence, as follows:

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"5-6-4. (a) The bill of costs for every application to the Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari or for applications for appeals filed in the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals or appeals to the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals shall be $80.00 in criminal cases and in habeas corpus cases for persons whose liberty is being restrained by virtue of a sentence imposed against them by a state court and $300.00 in all other civil cases. The costs shall be paid by counsel for the applicant or appellant at the time of the filing of the application or, in the case of direct appeals, at the time of the filing of the original brief of the appellant. In those cases in which the writ of certiorari or an application for appeal is granted, there shall be no additional costs. (b) Costs shall not be required in those instances when at the time the same are due:
(1) The pro se applicant or pro se appellant is incarcerated at the time of the filing; (2) Counsel counsel for the applicant or appellant shall file a statement that an affidavit of indigence has been duly filed or file an affidavit that he or she was appointed to represent the defendant by the trial court because of the defendant's indigency; or (3) The applicant, appellant, or counsel for applicant or appellant files an affidavit of indigency. (c) The clerk is shall be prohibited from receiving the application for appeal or the brief of the appellant unless the costs have been paid or a sufficient affidavit of indigence is filed or contained in the record the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section have been satisfied."

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 Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone

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Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis N Dugan
Fort Y Ginn
Golden N Gooch

Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon N Millar N Miller

Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S N Tippins Y Tolleson N Unterman Y Wilkinson N Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 43, nays 10.

HB 842, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Sims of the 12th asked unanimous consent that HB 601, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 601, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 601. By Representatives Maxwell of the 17th, Battles of the 15th, Weldon of the 3rd, Buckner of the 137th and Brooks of the 55th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to define certain terms; to restrict and repeal an automatic cost-of-living benefit increase; to provide for a portion of fines and forfeited bonds for criminal, quasi-criminal, and civil cases for violating state statutes or traffic laws be paid to the fund; to provide for a member contribution; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Sims of the 12th.

The following Fiscal Notes, as required by law, were read by the Secretary:

Department of Audits and Accounts
270 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 1-156 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400

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GREG S. GRIFFIN State Auditor (404) 656-2174
February 28, 2013
The Honorable Howard Maxwell State Representative State Capitol, Room 402 Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification House Bill 601 (LC 21 2151)
Dear Representative Maxwell:
This bill would amend provisions relating to membership in the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia. Specifically, this bill would define certain terms relating to income determination and would revise the method for determining the monthly contributions paid by members. Additionally, this bill would amend provisions relating to retirement benefits so that cost-of-living adjustments are discretionary instead of automatic. Finally, this bill would amend provisions relating to the remittance of fines and fees. If this legislation is enacted, the Fund would receive a portion of the fines and fees collected on any civil case for violating state statutes or traffic laws which is before a judge of the probate court. Currently, the Fund only receives a portion of the fines and fees collected for criminal and quasi-criminal cases. Additionally, the Fund would receive a portion of the fines and fees collected for such cases heard before a judge of any state court created on or after July 1, 2014.
This is to certify that this bill is a fiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.
Respectfully,
/s/ Greg S. Griffin State Auditor

Department of Audits and Accounts
270 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 1-156 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400

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GREG S. GRIFFIN State Auditor (404) 656-2174

October 9, 2013

The Honorable Paul Battles, Chairman House Retirement Committee Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 613-D Atlanta, Georgia 30334

SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification Substitute to House Bill 601 (LC 21 2249S)

Dear Chairman Battles:

This substitute bill would amend provisions relating to benefits under the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia. Specifically, this bill would eliminate the automatic cost-of-living adjustment that is awarded to retired members and surviving spouses.

This is to certify that this substitute bill is a fiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.

Respectfully,

/s/ Greg S. Griffin 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke
Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton

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Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 52, nays 2.

HB 601, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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

SR 415. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Staton of the 18th, Miller of the 49th, Hill of the 32nd and others:

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit raising the rate of state income taxes currently in effect; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

The House substitute was as follows:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit the General Assembly from increasing the maximum state income tax rate; to provide for 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 III of the Constitution is amended by adding a new Paragraph to read as follows:
"Paragraph IV. Increase in state income tax rate prohibited. The General Assembly shall not increase the maximum marginal rate of the state income tax above that in effect on January 1, 2015."

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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 to prohibit the General ( ) NO Assembly from increasing the maximum state income tax rate?"
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 Shafer of the 48th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SR 415.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 42, nays 13; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SR 415.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following Bills of the House:

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HB 772. By Representative Morris of the 156th:

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 require drug testing for applicants for food stamps; to provide requirements; to provide that any person who fails such drug test shall be ineligible to receive food stamps; to provide for reapplication; to provide for children's food stamps; to provide for confidentiality of records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1078. By Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Atwood of the 179th and Willard of the 51st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juries, so as to clarify provisions relating to juries; to revise definitions; to change provisions relating to choosing grand jurors; to provide for concurrent grand juries; to provide for a preliminary oath to be administered to grand juries; to change provisions relating to when there are insufficient persons to complete a panel of grand jurors; 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 following Bill of the House:

HB 670.

By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Ballinger of the 23rd, Quick of the 117th, Strickland of the 111th and Welch of the 110th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-490 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration of businesses using trade names, so as to require registration of trade names with the clerk of superior court; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts, so as to establish a state-wide trade name registry; to provide for duties of clerks of superior courts; to provide for fees; to provide for related matters; to correct a cross-reference; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Balfour of the 9th asked unanimous consent that HB 954, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 954, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

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HB 954. By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Pak of the 108th, Williamson of the 115th, Carson of the 46th, Ramsey of the 72nd 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 change the definition of fair market value of property; 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 954:
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 change the definition of fair market value of property; 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 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding ad valorem taxation of property, is amended by revising subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) of Code Section 48-5-2, relating to definitions regarding ad valorem taxation, as follows:
"(B) The tax assessor shall apply the following criteria in determining the fair market value of real property:
(i) Existing zoning of property; (ii) Existing use of property, including any restrictions or limitations on the use of property resulting from state or federal law or rules or regulations adopted pursuant to the authority of state or federal law; (iii) Existing covenants or restrictions in deed dedicating the property to a particular use; (iv) Bank sales, other financial institution owned sales, or distressed sales, or any combination thereof, of comparable real property; (v) Decreased value of the property based on limitations and restrictions resulting from the property being in a conservation easement; and (vi) Rent limitations, operational requirements, and any other restrictions imposed upon the property in connection with the property being eligible for any income tax credits described in subparagraph (B.1) of this paragraph or receiving any

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other state or federal subsidies provided with respect to the use of the property as residential rental property; provided, however, that such properties described in subparagraph (B.1) of this paragraph shall not be considered comparable real property for assessment or appeal of assessment of other properties; and (vii) Any other existing factors provided by law or by rule and regulation of the commissioner deemed pertinent in arriving at fair market value."

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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis N Dugan
Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath
Henson Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 49, nays 3.

HB 954, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

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Committees:

Senator Hunter Hill

Finance

District 6

Judiciary Non-Civil

323-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building Reapportionment and Redistricting

Atlanta, GA 30334

State and Local Governmental Operations

Veterans, Military and Homeland Security

Retirement

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

3/20/14

Due to business outside the Senate Chamber, I missed the vote on HB 954. Had I been present, I would have voted Yes.

/s/ Hunter Hill District 6

Senator Tate of the 38th asked unanimous consent that SR 973, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), SR 973, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its adoption.

SR 973. By Senators Tate of the 38th, Henson of the 41st, Davis of the 22nd, Seay of the 34th, Jackson of the 2nd and others:

A RESOLUTION creating the Senate Child Protection Study Committee; and for other purposes.

Senators Tate of the 38th, Shafer of the 48th, Miller of the 49th, Mullis of the 53rd and Henson of the 41st offered the following amendment #1:

Amend SR 973 by deleting lines 23 and 24 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Child Protection Study Committee to be composed of six members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate.

On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the Tate, et al. amendment #1 was adopted.

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

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane
Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis N Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden N Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E
Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the adoption of the resolution, the yeas were 48, nays 5.

SR 973, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted as amended.

Senator Dugan of the 30th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

Senator McKoon of the 29th asked unanimous consent that HB 891, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 891, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 891. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Brockway of the 102nd, Welch of the 110th, Williamson of the 115th, Hamilton of the 24th 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 elections and primaries generally, so as to change the period for advance voting prior to a municipal primary or election; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator McKoon of the 29th.

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The Senate Ethics Committee offered the following substitute to HB 891:
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 change the period for advance voting prior to a municipal primary or election; 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 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, is amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of Code Section 21-2-385, relating to procedure for voting by absentee ballot and advance voting, as follows:
"(d)(1)(A) There shall be a period of advance voting for county, state, and federal elections that shall commence on the fourth Monday immediately prior to each primary or election and as soon as possible prior to a runoff and shall end on the Friday immediately prior to each primary, election, or runoff. Voting shall be conducted during normal business hours on weekdays during such period and shall be conducted on the second Saturday prior to a primary or election during the hours of 9:00 A.M. through 4:00 P.M.; provided, however, that in primaries and elections in which there are no federal or state candidates on the ballot, no Saturday voting hours shall be required. (B) The General Assembly may provide by local Act that, notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, there shall be a period of advance voting for municipal elections that shall commence on the second Saturday immediately prior to each primary or election and as soon as possible prior to a runoff, but not earlier than the second Saturday immediately prior to such runoff, and shall end on the Friday immediately prior to each primary, election, or runoff. Voting shall be conducted during normal business hours on weekdays during such period and shall be conducted on the second Saturday prior to a primary or election during the hours of 9:00 A.M. through 4:00 P.M.; provided, however, that, if a municipal election is held in conjunction with a county, state, or federal primary or election, the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall apply. (C) 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."
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.

Senator McKoon of the 29th moved to suspend the Senate Rules to allow an amendment to be considered on HB 891, which was previously engrossed. There was no objection.

Senators McKoon of the 29th, Miller of the 49th, Tate of the 38th, Jeffares of the 17th and Henson of the 41st and others offered the following amendment #1:
Amend the Senate Ethics committee substitute (LC 28 7214S) to HB 891 by adding at line 11 following "(d) (1) (A)" the following: "Except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, there"
striking from line 11: "There"
On the adoption of the amendment, there were no objections, and the McKoon, 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 Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport
Davis E Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson N Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 36, nays 16.

HB 891, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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

Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following Bills of the House:

HB 610.

By Representatives Williamson of the 115th, Brockway of the 102nd, Shaw of the 176th and Hugley of the 136th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, so as to provide for the licensing and regulation of public adjusters; to provide for definitions; to provide for written contracts; to provide for standard of conduct; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 714.

By Representatives Hamilton of the 24th, Meadows of the 5th, Ramsey of the 72nd, Peake of the 141st, Powell of the 171st 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 benefits relative to employment security, so as to provide changes to the determination of eligibility for unemployment benefits of certain persons performing certain services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Bethel of the 54th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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

SB 350. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Millar of the 40th, Beach of the 21st, Shafer of the 48th and Sims of the 12th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Services, so as to provide for the bidding out of child welfare services state wide through contracts with community based providers; to provide for definitions; to

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provide for qualifications for contractors; to provide for contract standards; to provide for a review; to provide for procedures; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; 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 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Services, so as to establish a pilot program relating to the privatization of certain child welfare services; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for a final report; to provide for contingent effectiveness; 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 that:
(1) The Division of Family and Children Services ("DFCS") of the Department of Human Services has responsibility for the planning, administration, and management of the state's child welfare programs; (2) Currently, DFCS relies heavily on private agencies, including the placement of almost half of the children in Georgia's foster care by private child placing agencies; (3) Georgia is developing strategic plans, carried out in partnership with an array of allied state agencies, formal and informal collaborators, community based providers, families and children served, and concerned citizens, to respond to the evolving needs of children and families and continuous quality improvement; and (4) Increasing the number and array of community based services to allow more children to remain safely in their homes or to transition more quickly back home or to a new adoptive family, as appropriate, should result in reduced recurrence of maltreatment and reduced child deaths associated with abuse and neglect.
SECTION 2. Chapter 2 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Human Services, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"49-2-18. (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Child welfare services' means those services relating to programs and protection for children and youth conducted pursuant to Chapter 5 of this title, including, but not

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limited to, adoption services, foster care, and case management services; provided, however, that child welfare services shall not include services related to child protection investigations. (2) 'Division' means the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services. (b) Beginning July 1, 2014, the division shall conduct a two-year pilot program for the purpose of evaluating whether child welfare programs and child welfare services should be privatized state wide and identifying which programs and services should be privatized. The pilot program shall be established in up to three regional service areas identified by the division based on the number of children in congregate care in the service area, the degree of problems in the provision of child welfare services in the service areas, or any other appropriate factors determined by the division; provided, however, that the services provided shall not exceed 35 percent of all child welfare services provided in the regional service area. The division shall establish a request for proposals for the purpose of entering into a contract with one or more private entities to provide child welfare services for the communities in the pilot program regional service area or areas. Such request for proposal shall delineate the requirements and criteria for the provision of child welfare services. The request for proposals shall be developed with local community participation, including, but not limited to, input from community based providers, foster parents, members of the faith community, adults who were provided care in Georgia's foster care system, and child advocacy organizations that are currently under contract with the division to furnish foster care and adoption services. (c) In contracting for the delivery of child welfare services, the division shall retain responsibility for the quality of contracted services and programs and shall ensure that services are delivered in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. In addition, any contract entered into pursuant to the pilot program shall require adherence to nationally recognized child welfare performance outcome measures. (d) The division shall adopt written policies and procedures for monitoring the contract for delivery of services by private entities. Such policies and procedures shall address, at a minimum, the following: (1) Evaluation of fiscal accountability and program operations, including achievement of performance standards, monitoring of subcontractors, and timely follow-up of corrective actions for significant findings; (2) Reduction of the duplication of the division's program monitoring activities, both internally and with other agencies, to the extent possible; and (3) Communication of the written findings, conclusions, and recommendations from monitoring the contract for services to the division, as expeditiously as possible. (e) The division shall evaluate the pilot program and submit a report regarding quality performance, outcome measure attainment, and cost efficiency results of the pilot program to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House of Representatives no later than July 1, 2016. Such report shall also include

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recommendations as to expansion of the pilot program state wide and identification of services which should be included in privatization efforts. The outcome measures should include, but not be limited to:
(1) Increase in permanency for all infants, children, and youth by reducing time in foster placements when possible and promoting a successful transition to adulthood for older youth; (2) Increase in positive outcomes for infants, children, youth, and families in their homes and communities and improvement of the safety and well-being of infants, children, and youth; and (3) Prevention of child abuse and neglect and the reentry of infants, children, and youth into foster care. (f) The division shall be authorized to establish such rules and regulations as may be necessary or desirable in order to execute the pilot program. (g) This Code section shall become effective only if the Administration for Children and Families of the United States Department of Health and Human Services approves a federal Title IV-E waiver demonstration project, if necessary."
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 Unterman of the 45th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 350 as amended by the following amendment:
Amend the House Committee on Judiciary substitute to SB 350 (LC 33 5632S) by deleting lines 30 through 31 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
to, adoption services, family preservation, independent living, emergency shelter, residential group care, foster care, therapeutic foster care, intensive residential treatment, foster care supervision, case management services, post-placement supervision, and family reunification; provided, however, that child welfare services shall not include child protection investigations.
By deleting lines 34 through 84 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: (b) Beginning July 1, 2015, the division shall conduct a three-year pilot program for the purpose of evaluating how child welfare services should be privatized statewide. The pilot program shall be established in three of the 15 regional service areas identified by the division. The division should establish the pilot program in diverse areas of the state. The division shall use a competitive bidding process to contract with a single community based organization, which may be faith based, to administer all child welfare services for all children in each region either directly or through a local

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network of providers; provided, however, that the services provided directly by that community based organization shall not exceed 35 percent of all child welfare services in the region. The competitive bidding process shall be developed with input from community based providers, foster parents, members of the faith community, and child advocacy organizations. (c) There shall be created the Child Welfare Pilot Program Commission. The commission shall be composed of seven members and shall be appointed as follows: three shall be appointed by the Governor; two shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; and two shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The commission shall advise the division on the design and implementation of the pilot program and the competitive bidding process for the provision of child welfare services through contracts with community based organizations, including a federal Title IV-E Waiver Demonstration Project for fixed funding if necessary. (d) The division shall retain responsibility for the quality of contracted services and programs and shall ensure that services are delivered in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and in adherence to nationally recognized child welfare performance outcome measures. Each community based organization in the administrator role should receive payment by the division of a reasonable monthly administrative rate and a case rate per child calculated as the total appropriated funds allocated for child welfare services during the prior fiscal year divided by the monthly average number of children served in the same fiscal year. (e) The division shall evaluate the pilot program and submit a report regarding quality performance, outcome measure attainment, and cost efficiency results to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives no later than January 1, 2018. Such report shall also include recommendations as to the expansion of the pilot program statewide and identification of services which should be included in privatization efforts. The division shall be authorized to establish such rules and regulations in order to execute the pilot program."

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach E Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares

Y Mullis Y Murphy
Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C

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N Davenport Y Davis E Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 41, nays 9; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 350 as amended by the Senate.

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

SB 125. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Gooch of the 51st:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the liability of owners and occupiers of land, so as to codify the duty of a possessor of land to a trespasser against harm; 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 3 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the liability of owners and occupiers of land, so as to codify the duty of a lawful possessor of land to a trespasser against harm; to provide for legislative findings; to define a term; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. It is the intent of the General Assembly to codify and preserve Georgia common law regarding the duties owed by possessors of land to trespassers as of January 1, 2014. The General Assembly finds that the provisions of the American Law Institute's Restatement of the Law Third, Torts: Liability for Physical and Emotional Harm, 50-52 (2012), which seek to impose broad new duties on those who own, occupy, or control premises, including the duty to exercise reasonable care to all trespassers, do not reflect the public policy of the State of Georgia. It is also the intent of the General Assembly to preserve the attractive nuisance doctrine and Georgia common law as it relates to the attractive nuisance doctrine.

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SECTION 2. Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the liability of owners and occupiers of land, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"51-3-3. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'possessor of land' means the landowner, occupant of the land, holder of any easement to the land, or lessee of the land. (b) A lawful possessor of land owes no duty of care to a trespasser except to refrain from causing a willful or wanton injury. (c) Georgia common law as it exists and is applied to the doctrine of attractive nuisance, in effect as of January 1, 2014, shall not be construed to be altered by this Code section. (d) This Code section shall not affect any immunities from or defenses to civil liability to which a lawful possessor of land may be entitled."
SECTION 3. 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 125.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach E Bethel Y Burke Y Butler
Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis E Dugan
Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman
Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 48, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 125.

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

SB 340. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Hufstetler of the 52nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions in, and reenact the statutory portion of said Code, as amended, 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 provide for other matters relating to revision, reenactment, and publication of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House substitute was as follows:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions in, and reenact the statutory portion of said Code, as amended, 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 provide for other matters relating to revision, reenactment, and publication of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Reserved.

SECTION 1.

SECTION 2.
Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, is amended in: (1) Code Section 2-8-90, relating to definitions regarding the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Georgia Grown Products, by redesignating current paragraphs (5) and (6) as new paragraphs (6) and (5), respectively, and reordering such paragraphs so as to put definitions in alphabetical order. (2) Code Section 2-8-93, relating to the composition and membership of the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Georgia Grown Products, in paragraph (4) of subsection (a), by replacing "House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs" with "House Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs" and in

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subsections (b) and (c) and paragraph (3) of subsection (d), by replacing "appointive" with "appointed". (3) Code Section 2-8-98, relating to the recommendation of promulgation of a marketing order by the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Georgia Grown Products, in paragraph (1), by replacing "name; provided" with "name; and provided". (4) Code Section 2-8-99, relating to amendments to marketing orders, notice, rules and regulations, and termination of orders by the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Georgia Grown Products, in paragraph (1) of subsection (a), by replacing "appointive" with "appointed".

Reserved.

SECTION 3.

Reserved.

SECTION 4.

Reserved.

SECTION 5.

Reserved.

SECTION 6.

Reserved.

SECTION 7.

SECTION 8.
Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing, is amended in: (1) Code Section 8-2-144, relating to reporting and accounting for fees by the Commissioner of Insurance, by replacing "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office" and "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office".

Reserved.

SECTION 9.

SECTION 10.
Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commerce and trade, is amended in: (1) Code Section 10-1-393, relating to unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions unlawful and examples, in subparagraph (b)(16)(N), by replacing "Chapter 17 of Title 48" with "Article 3 of Chapter 27 of Title 50".

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Reserved.

SECTION 11.

SECTION 12.
Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, is amended in: (1) Code Section 12-3-50, relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Natural Resources as to historic preservation and promotion, by designating the introductory text as subsection (a) and by redesignating paragraph (7) as subsection (b).

Reserved.

SECTION 13.

Reserved.

SECTION 14.

SECTION 15.
Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended in: (1) Code Section 15-1-16, relating to mental health court divisions, after paragraph (3) of subsection (a), by inserting a paragraph (4) designation preceding the subparagraph (A) designation. (2) Code Section 15-3-4, relating to the election and term of office of Judges of the Court of Appeals, in the introductory text, by replacing "state election to be held on Tuesday after the first Monday in November of the even-numbered years" with "primary in each even-numbered year". (3) Code Section 15-6-77.4, relating to an additional divorce case filing fee for the Children's Trust Fund, in subsection (a), by replacing "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office" and "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office". (4) Code Section 15-9-60.1, relating to an additional marriage license fee for the Children's Trust Fund, by replacing "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office" and "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office". (5) Code Section 15-11-282, relating to the service of a summons in regard to the termination of parental rights, at the end of subsection (c), by replacing "request" with "requested". (6) Code Section 15-18-12, relating to travel expenses, provision of county vehicle, and budget request for state funds regarding district attorneys, in paragraph (3) of subsection (e), by replacing "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office" and "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office". (7) Code Section 15-21-74, relating to the assessment and collection of penalties, transfer of payments to Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, and quarterly accounting regarding peace officer, prosecutor, and indigent defense funding,

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by replacing "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office" and "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office". (8) Code Section 15-21-113, relating to the assessment and collection of penalty, payment to the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, and quarterly reports and accounting regarding compensation to victims of violators of driving under the influence statute, by replacing "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office" and "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office". (9) Code Section 15-21A-6.1, relating to the judicial operations fund fee and collection and reporting procedure, in subsection (c), by replacing "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office" and "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office". (10) Code Section 15-21A-6.2, relating to the exemption from judicial operations fund fee and collection and reporting procedures, in subsection (c), by replacing "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office" and "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office". (11) Code Section 15-21A-7, relating to judicial rules, regulations, reporting, and accounting by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, in subsection (c), by replacing "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office" and "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office".
SECTION 16. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended in: (1) Code Section 16-13-21, relating to definitions regarding schedules, offenses, and penalties in the regulation of controlled substances, by redesignating and reordering current paragraph (29) as new paragraph (17.1), so as to put definitions in alphabetical order. (2) Code Section 16-13-71, relating to the definitions of dangerous drugs, by redesignating current paragraphs (77.5) and (78) as new paragraphs (78) and (77.5), respectively, and reordering such paragraphs so as to put definitions in alphabetical order.
SECTION 17. Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, is amended in: (1) Code Section 17-5-22, relating to the issuance of search warrants by judicial officers generally and maintenance of docket record of warrants issued, in the last sentence, by inserting "that" after "however," and by inserting a comma after "him". (2) Code Section 17-5-32, relating to search and seizure of documentary evidence in the possession of an attorney and exclusion of illegally obtained evidence, in subsection (d), by replacing "case in chief" with "case-in-chief". (3) Code Section 17-10-6.1, relating to punishment for serious violent offenders and authorization for reduction in mandatory minimum sentencing, in paragraph (4) of

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subsection (c), by replacing "however, during" with "however, that during". (4) Code Section 17-12-7, relating to the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council councilmembers, responsibilities, voting, removal, quorum, meetings, officers, and expenses, in subsection (c), by replacing "council members" with "councilmembers". (5) Code Section 17-15-8, relating to victim compensation and required findings, amount of award, rejection of claim, reductions, exemption from garnishment and execution, exemption from treatment as ordinary income, effective date for awards, psychological counseling for relatives of deceased, and memorials for victims of DUI homicide, in paragraph (1) of subsection (c), by replacing "with respect" with "that with respect" each time the term appears. (6) Code Section 17-17-7, relating to the notification to a victim of an accused's arrest and proceedings where the accused's release is considered and the victim's right to express an opinion in pending proceedings and to file a written complaint in the event of release, in subsection (e), by designating the introductory text as paragraph (1) and by redesignating current paragraphs (1) and (2) as new paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively. (7) Code Section 17-17-9, relating to the exclusion of a testifying victim from criminal proceedings and separate victims' waiting areas, in subsection (b), by replacing "Code Section 24-6-616" with "Code Section 24-6-615". (8) Code Section 17-17-14, relating to a victim being required to provide a current address and phone number to notifying parties, in paragraph (2) of subsection (a), by deleting "and" after the semicolon at the end.

Reserved.

SECTION 18.

SECTION 19.
Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, is amended in: (1) Code Section 19-11-30.2, relating to definitions and information from financial institutions regarding the "Child Support Recovery Act," in paragraph (3) of subsection (a), by deleting "listed in paragraph (3) of this subsection". (2) Code Section 19-11-32, relating to the process to collect delinquent support accounts and limitation regarding child support recovery actions, in subsection (c), by replacing "paragraph (3)" with "paragraph (2)".

SECTION 20.
Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, is amended in: (1) Code Section 20-1A-30, relating to definitions regarding background checks in the Department of Early Care and Learning, in subparagraph (C) of paragraph (3), by deleting ", relating to battery,". (2) Code Section 20-2-54, which is repealed, by designating said Code section as reserved. (3) Code Section 20-2-102, which is repealed, by designating said Code section as reserved.

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(4) Code Section 20-2-105, which is repealed, by designating said Code section as reserved. (5) Code Section 20-2-106, which is repealed, by designating said Code section as reserved. (6) Code Section 20-2-107, which is repealed, by designating said Code section as reserved. (7) Code Section 20-2-320, relating to the Education Information Steering Committee, identification of data to implement the Quality Basic Education Program, and the statewide comprehensive educational information network, in subsection (c), by replacing "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office", "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office", and "House and Senate Appropriations, Education, Education and Youth, and Higher Education committees" with "House and Senate Appropriation Committees, the House Committee on Education, the Senate Education and Youth Committee, the House Committee on Higher Education, and the Senate Higher Education Committee". (8) Article 13 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, which is repealed, by designating said article as reserved. (9) Article 24 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, which is repealed, by designating said article as reserved. (10) Code Section 20-2-2062, relating to definitions regarding charter schools, in paragraph (3.1), by replacing "Code Section 20-2-2063.1" with "Code Section 20-22063.2". (11) Code Section 20-2-2114, relating to qualifications for scholarship, financial responsibility, state-wide assessments, exception, and compliance, in paragraph (3) of subsection (a), by deleting "(IEP)" after "Individualized Education Program". (12) Code Section 20-3-45.1, relating to the powers and duties of the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council, in paragraph (10), by replacing "this part" with "this article". (13) Code Section 20-3-133, relating to payments from the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to local operating authorities, local support from fees and taxes, and audits, by replacing "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office" and "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office". (14) Code Section 20-14-26.1, relating to the authority to incorporate nonprofit corporation as public foundation, requirements, Public Education Innovation Fund Foundation, and reporting regarding the Office of Student Achievement, in subsection (a), by replacing "department" with "office".
SECTION 21. Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, is amended in: (1) Code Section 21-4-3, relating to definitions regarding the recall of public officers, in paragraph (10), by deleting "as defined in paragraph (4) of this Code section" and by redesignating and reordering said current paragraph (10) as new paragraph (3.1), so as to put definitions in alphabetical order.

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Reserved.

SECTION 22.

SECTION 23. Title 23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equity, is amended in: (1) Code Section 23-3-125, relating to civil investigative demands under taxpayer protection against false claims, in subsection (k), by inserting a paragraph (3) designation preceding the subparagraph (A) designation following subparagraph (k)(2)(B).

Reserved.

SECTION 24.

SECTION 25.
Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fire protection and safety, is amended in: (1) Code Section 25-9-13, relating to penalties for violations of the chapter, bonds, enforcement, advisory committee, dispose of settlement recommendations regarding blasting or excavating near utility facilities, in subparagraph (h)(2)(A), by deleting the subsection (h) designation preceding the subparagraph (2)(A) designation.

Reserved.

SECTION 26.

Reserved.

SECTION 27.

SECTION 28.
Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, is amended in: (1) Code Section 28-5-6, relating to the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Senate Budget Office and the House Budget Office, by replacing "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office" and "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office" each time those terms appear throughout said Code section and in subsection (c) by replacing "House Appropriations Committee" with "House Committee on Appropriations", "House Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee" with "House Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight", and "Speaker of the House" with "Speaker of the House of Representatives". (2) Code Section 28-5-42, relating to the introduction of bills having significant impact upon anticipated revenues or expenditures and furnishing of fiscal notes by the General Assembly, in paragraph (1) of subsection (c), by replacing "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office" and "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office". (3) Code Section 28-9-5, relating to the publication of the Official Code of Georgia

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Annotated, the authority to make corrections and editorial changes, the authority to introduce legislation, and the effect of corrections and changes, by:
(A) Redesignating current subsection (c) as new undesignated text at the end of subsection (a) and by replacing "subsection (a) of this Code section" with "this subsection" and "subsection (b)" with "subsection (c)" in said undesignated text; (B) Redesignating current subsection (b) as new subsection (c); (C) Codifying subsection (d) of Section 54 of 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, approved April 24, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 141), as new subsection (b) to read as follows: "(b) For purposes of publishing volumes, replacement volumes, and supplements to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated pursuant to this chapter: legislation enacted at the same session of the General Assembly and amending the same statutory provision shall be considered in pari materia, and full effect shall be given to each if that is possible; Acts enacted during the same session shall be treated as conflicting with each other only to the extent that they cannot be given effect simultaneously; in the event of such a conflict, the latest enactment, as determined by the order in which bills became law with or without the approval of the Governor, shall control to the extent of the conflict unless the latest enactment contains a provision expressly ceding control in such an event; and language carried forward unchanged in one amendatory Act shall not be read as conflicting with changed language contained in another Act passed during the same session."; and (D) Adding to the end of new subsection (c) the following: "Except as otherwise provided by law, such reenactment of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated shall have the effect of adopting and giving force and effect of law to all the statutory text and numbering as contained in such volumes, pocket parts, and supplements, including but not limited to provisions as published therein in accordance with subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section."

SECTION 29.
Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to guardian and ward, is amended in: (1) Code Section 29-5-32, relating to the investment of estate funds by a conservator, in paragraph (12), by repealing and reserving said paragraph, which refers to an obsolete entity.

Reserved.

SECTION 30.

SECTION 31. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended in: (1) Code Section 31-8-179.2, relating to the Department of Community Health authorized to assess one or more provider payments on hospitals for the purpose of

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obtaining federal financial participation for Medicaid, in the introductory text of subsection (a), by replacing "42 CFR 433.68" with "42 C.F.R. 433.68" and in paragraph (2) of subsection (a), by inserting a comma after "2012". (2) Article 10 of Chapter 8, relating to the Georgia Alzheimer's and Related Dementias State Plan Task Force, which task force stands abolished on March 31, 2014, is hereby repealed.

Reserved.

SECTION 32.

SECTION 33.
Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, is amended in: (1) Code Section 33-13-3.1, relating to the acquisition of insurer and effect on competition regarding insurance holding company systems, in subsection (f), by replacing "Paragraphs" with "Subsections". (2) Code Section 33-23-12, relating to limited licenses regarding insurance agents, agencies, subagents, counselors, and adjusters, in subsection (a), by replacing "this Code Section" with "this Code section". (3) Code Section 33-24-21.1, relating to group accident and sickness insurance contracts, conversion privilege and continuation right provisions, and impact of federal legislation, in subsection (n), by designating the introductory text as paragraph (1) and by redesignating current paragraphs (1) and (2) as new paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively. (4) Code Section 33-29-22, relating to notice of individual accident and sickness insurance policy premium increase and notification of impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, in subsection (b), by replacing "paragraph" with "subsection". (5) Code Section 33-29A-9, relating to the discontinuance of state assignment of health care policies under the Georgia Health Insurance Assignment System and the Georgia Health Benefits Assignment System, by designating the introductory text as subsection (a), by redesignating paragraph (1) as subsection (b), and in paragraph (2), by replacing "paragraph" with "subsection" and by redesignating said paragraph as subsection (c). (6) Code Section 33-30-13, relating to notices of group or blanket accident and sickness insurance premium increases to be mailed or delivered to group policyholder and notification of impact of federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, in subsection (b), by replacing "paragraph" with "subsection".

SECTION 34.
Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, is amended in: (1) Code Section 34-14-20, relating to definitions regarding local workforce and the Georgia Workforce Investment Board, in division (5)(A)(i), by replacing "Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Marine Corps of the United States" with "United States army, navy, air force, coast guard, or marine corps". (2) Code Section 34-14-28, relating to the definition of supportive services and the

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payment cap as established by the Georgia Workforce Investment Board, in subsection (a), by replacing "needs-related" with "needs related".

SECTION 35.
Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, is amended in: (1) Code Section 35-2-41.1, relating to the donation or conveyance of property, equipment, or services to the Department of Public Safety and procedure, in subsection (a), by replacing "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office" and "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office".

SECTION 36.
Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, is amended in: (1) Code Section 36-80-21, relating to definitions and electronic transmission of budgets regarding general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other governmental entities, in subparagraph (a)(2)(B), by replacing "paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-167" with "Code Section 20-2-67".

Reserved.

SECTION 37.

Reserved.

SECTION 38.

Reserved.

SECTION 39.

SECTION 40.
Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, is amended in: (1) Code Section 40-1-161, relating to the revocation, alteration, or amendment of a limousine certificate, by inserting a comma between "Act" and the quotation mark. (2) Code Section 40-2-152, relating to fees for apportionable vehicles and restricted license plates for vehicles, in subsection (d), by inserting a comma after "plates". (3) Code Section 40-8-91, relating to marking and equipment of law enforcement vehicles and motorist allowed to continue to safe location before stopping for law enforcement officer vehicles, in subsection (b), by deleting the undesignated paragraph at the end of such subsection as such paragraph was automatically repealed on June 30, 2013.

Reserved.

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SECTION 42. Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, is amended in: (1) Code Section 42-8-1, relating to the creation, composition, selection of members, and terms of office regarding the Advisory Council for Probation, by replacing "council members" with "councilmembers".
SECTION 43. Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, is amended in: (1) Code Section 43-11-1, relating to definitions relative to general provisions regarding dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, in paragraph (8), by replacing "state board" with "board". (2) Code Section 43-14-6, relating to the powers and duties of the divisions of electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low-voltage contractors, and utility contractors, at the beginning of paragraph (1) of subsection (d), by replacing "With respect to Conditioned Air Contractor Class I and Class II licenses, the Division of Conditioned Air Contractors shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of licenses" with "The Division of Conditioned Air Contractors shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of Conditioned Air Contractor Class I and Class II licenses"; at the beginning of paragraph (1) of subsection (e), by replacing "With respect to Electrical Contractor Class I and Class II licenses, the Division of Electrical Contractors shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of licenses" with "The Division of Electrical Contractors shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of Electrical Contractor Class I and Class II licenses"; at the beginning of paragraph (1) of subsection (f), by replacing "With respect to utility foreman certificates and utility manager certificates issued under this chapter, the Division of Utility Contractors shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of such certificates" with "The Division of Utility Contractors shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of utility foreman certificates and utility manager certificates issued under this chapter"; and at the beginning of paragraph (1) of subsection (g), by replacing "With respect to Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber Class I, and Master Plumber Class II licenses, the Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of such licenses" with "The Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers shall be authorized to require persons seeking renewal of Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber Class I, and Master Plumber Class II licenses". (3) Code Section 43-14-15, relating to certain military certifications that entitle persons to obtain certain professional licenses, in subsections (b) and (c), by replacing "meet or exceed" with "meets or exceeds". (4) Code Section 43-26-50, relating to definitions relative to mandatory reporting requirements for nurses, by revising paragraph (1) as follows:
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Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses, with respect to licensed practical nurses." (5) Code Section 43-26-51, relating to the mandatory reporting requirement for violations of grounds for discipline and no reporting requirement for knowledge obtained via privileged communications for nurses, by replacing "applicable board" with "board" each time the term appears. (6) Code Section 43-26-52, relating to institutional reporting requirements and voluntary suspension to alternative to discipline program not subject to reporting requirements for nurses, by replacing "applicable board" with "board", "such board" with "the board", and "Each board" with "The board" each time those terms appear. (7) Code Section 43-26-53, relating to reportable incidents for nurses, by replacing "applicable board" with "board" each time the term appears. (8) Code Section 43-26-54, relating to court orders and citation for civil contempt for nurses, by replacing "applicable board" with "board" each time the term appears. (9) Code Section 43-26-55, relating to immunity from liability for good-faith reporting for nurses, by replacing "applicable board" with "board" each time the term appears. (10) Code Section 43-34-5, relating to election of the Georgia Composite Medical Board officers, reimbursement of members, meetings, powers and duties, and no restriction on licenses, in paragraph (8), by replacing "limited, to" with "limited to,". (11) Code Section 43-41-18, relating to certain military specialties or certifications that entitle persons to obtain certain professional licenses and definitions regarding residential and general contractors, in subsection (c), by replacing "meet or exceed" with "meets or exceeds".
SECTION 44. Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, is amended in: (1) Code Section 44-14-361.5, relating to liens of persons without privity of contract in regard to mechanics and materialmen, in subsection (a), by replacing "Notice to Contractor" with "notice to contractor".
SECTION 45. Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, is amended in: (1) Code Section 45-9-4, relating to the commissioner of administrative services to purchase insurance or indemnity contracts, self-insurance program, Hazardous Materials Liability Reserve Fund, insurer becoming insolvent, and provision of liability coverage to nonprofit agencies and employees contracting with certain state agencies, each time the term appears in subsection (e), by replacing "Georgia State Finance and Investment Commission" with "Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission". (2) Code Section 45-11-4, relating to unprofessional conduct, misdemeanor, applicability, and indictment regarding miscellaneous offenses concerning public officers and employees, in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (a), by replacing "shall mean" with "means". (3) Code Section 45-12-75.1, relating to zero-base budgeting, intent, and departmental

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priority lists regarding management of budgetary and financial affairs by the Office of Planning and Budget, in subsection (b), by replacing "House Budget Office and Senate Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office and Senate Budget and Evaluation Office" each time those terms appear. (4) Code Section 45-12-82, relating to periodic work programs to be filed, funds not to be allotted until program approved, content and form of program, amendment of program, and filing of copies of program regarding management of budgetary and financial affairs by the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget, by replacing "Senate Budget Office, and the House Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, and the House Budget and Research Office". (5) Code Section 45-12-85, relating to the examination and investigation of periodic work programs and requests for allotment of funds regarding management of budgetary and financial affairs by the Office of Planning and Budget, in subsection (b), by replacing "House Budget Office and the Senate Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office". (6) Code Section 45-12-95, relating to the duty of Office of Planning and Budget to encourage state agencies to identify and implement cost-saving measures and to decentralize state government, in subsection (d), by replacing "House Budget Office and the Senate Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office". (7) Code Section 45-12-110, relating to notification of intention to apply for federal assistance and adoption and promulgation of rules and regulations and forms by House Budget Office, Senate Budget Office, and director of Office of Planning and Budget, in subsections (a) and (b), by replacing "House Budget Office, the Senate Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office, the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office". (8) Code Section 45-13-22, relating to the distribution of Georgia Laws and journals of House and Senate and pricing as part of the powers and duties of the Secretary of State, in paragraph (21) of subsection (c), by replacing "House Budget Office and Senate Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office and Senate Budget and Evaluation Office". (9) Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 45, which is redesignated and repealed, by designating said article as reserved. (10) Code Section 45-15-13, relating to representation of state authorities by the Attorney General, by deleting "Georgia Building Authority (Hospital), Georgia Building Authority (Markets)," which refers to obsolete entities. (11) Code Section 45-16-27, relating to death investigations by coroners and when inquest is to be held, special situations, coroner's fee, issuance of subpoenas for books, records, or papers, cost of copying, and limited disclosure of photographs, in subsection (b.1), by replacing "coroner may, elect" with "coroner may elect".
SECTION 46. Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, is amended in:

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(1) Code Section 46-2-26.3, relating to recovery of costs of conversion from oil-burning to coal-burning generating facility, filing of request, public hearing, determination of rate, and adjustments regarding the jurisdiction, powers, and duties generally of the Public Service Commission, in subparagraph (b)(3)(A), by deleting the subsection (b) designation preceding the subparagraph (3)(A) designation. (2) Code Section 46-3-128, relating to the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and the declaration of authority property as public property, payments by authority in lieu of taxes, and tax exemption for authority property, income, obligations, and debt interest, in subparagraph (b)(2)(A), by deleting the subsection (b) designation preceding the subparagraph (2)(A) designation. (3) Code Section 46-5-1, relating to exercise of power of eminent domain by telephone companies, placement of posts and other fixtures, regulation of construction of fixtures, posts, and wires near railroad tracks, liability of telephone companies for damages, required information, and due compensation, in paragraph (7) of subsection (b), by replacing "subsection (b) of this Code section" with "this subsection". (4) Code Section 46-5-121, relating to legislative intent by the General Assembly regarding the emergency telephone number 9-1-1 system, in subsections (b) and (c), by replacing "life-saving" with "lifesaving".

Reserved.

SECTION 47.

SECTION 48.
Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, is amended in: (1) Code Section 48-5-7.6, relating to the definition of "brownfield property", related definitions, qualifying for preferential assessment, disqualification of property receiving preferential assessment, responsibilities of owners, transfers of property, costs, appeals, creation of lien against property, and extension of preferential assessment in regard to ad valorem taxation of property, in subparagraph (e)(1)(B), by replacing "Code section 3662-5.1" with "Code Section 36-62-5.1". (2) Chapter 5B of Title 48, which is repealed, by designating said chapter as reserved. (3) Code Section 48-8-2, relating to definitions regarding general provisions under the state sales and use tax, at the beginning of the second sentence of paragraph (7), by deleting the quotation marks around "Conference bridging service"; at the beginning of the second and third sentences of paragraph (12), by deleting the quotation marks around "Direct mail"; at the beginning of the second sentence of paragraph (16), by deleting the quotation marks around "Food and food ingredients"; at the beginning of the second and third sentences of the introductory text of paragraph (17), by deleting the quotation marks around "Lease or rental"; in the second sentence of the introductory text of paragraph (20.1), by deleting the quotation marks around "over-the-counter drug"; in the second sentence of paragraph (21), by deleting the quotation marks around "place of primary use"; in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (27), by deleting the quotation marks around

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"Prepared food"; in paragraph (28.1), by deleting the quotation marks around "computer software," and "computer software", by deleting in the second sentence the quotation marks around "prewritten computer software" and "prewritten computer software.", by deleting at the beginning of the third and fifth sentences the quotation marks around "Prewritten computer software'', and by deleting in the fifth sentence the quotation marks around "prewritten computer software" and "prewritten computer software."; in the undesignated text at the end of paragraph (29), by deleting the quotation marks around "Prosthetic device"; in the introductory text of paragraph (31), by replacing "shall himself be liable" with "shall be liable"; in the introductory text at the beginning of subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (34), by deleting the quotation marks around "Sales price"; in subdivision (34)(C)(iv)(II), by deleting the quotation marks around "preferred customer"; at the beginning of the second and third sentences of paragraph (37), by deleting the quotation marks around "Tangible personal property"; in the second sentence of the introductory text of paragraph (39), by deleting the quotation marks around "telecommunications service" and at the beginning of the third sentence, by deleting the quotation marks around "Telecommunications service"; and at the beginning of the second sentence of paragraph (43), by deleting the quotation marks around "Voice mail service". (4) Code Section 48-8-3, relating to exemptions regarding sales and use taxes, in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (80), by deleting the colon following "term" and in paragraph (81), by deleting the quotation marks around "Food and food ingredients". (5) Code Section 48-8-17, relating to the suspension of the collection of taxes on gasoline and aviation fuel and ratification of temporary suspension regarding state sales and use taxes, in paragraph (4) of subsection (a), by deleting "and" after the semicolon at the end. (6) Code Section 48-8-75, relating to a purchaser's immunity from liability for failure to pay correct sales tax under certain circumstances, in paragraph (4) of subsection (a), by replacing "databases" with "data bases". (7) Code Section 48-8-89, relating to distribution and use of proceeds, certificate specifying percentage of proceeds for each political subdivision, determination of proceeds for absent municipalities, procedure for filing certificates, effect of failure to file, and renegotiation of certificate regarding joint county and municipal sales and use tax, in paragraph (1) of subsection (a), by inserting "and" after the semicolon at the end. (8) Code Section 48-8-161, relating to definitions regarding uniform sales and use tax administration, in paragraph (7), by replacing "$500 million dollars" with "$500 million".
SECTION 49. Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to social services, is amended in: (1) Code Section 49-4-193, relating to established drug testing, ineligibility for benefits based upon positive tests, drug treatment, impact of drug use by parents on children, confidentiality, and exceptions, in subsection (a) by replacing "Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs (53 C.F.R. 11979, et seq., as amended)" with

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"Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs established by the United States Department of Health and Human Services". (2) Code Section 49-4A-2, relating to the creation of the Board of Juvenile Justice, appointments, terms, vacancies, chairperson, per diem and expenses, and responsibilities and duties, in paragraph (5) of subsection (b), by replacing "Senate State Judiciary Committee" with "Senate Judiciary Committee". (3) Code Section 49-6-62, relating to the establishment of a community care unit, provision of services, annual service plan, implementation plan, annual progress report, fees and contributions, and funding regarding community care and services for the elderly, in subsection (g), by inserting a comma after "House Committee on Health and Human Services".
SECTION 50. Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, is amended in: (1) Code Section 50-7-17, relating to the State-wide Tourism Marketing Program and the Georgia Tourism Foundation, in paragraph (2) of subsection (e), by replacing "Board of Development" with "Board of Economic Development". (2) Code Section 50-8-18, relating to energy efficient construction of major state-funded facility projects, a short title, legislative findings, and "major facility project" defined, in the introductory language of subsection (d), by replacing "Georgia State Finance and Investment Commission" with "Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission". (3) Code Section 50-17-21, relating to definitions regarding the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission, in paragraph (9), by deleting "Georgia Building Authority (Markets)," which refers to an obsolete entity. (4) Code Section 50-18-72, relating to when public disclosure not required regarding inspection of public records, in paragraph (26) of subsection (a), by replacing "paragraph (3)" with "paragraph (5)". (5) Code Section 50-25-7.1, relating to the technology empowerment fund, appropriations, initiatives, and steering committee regarding the Georgia Technology Authority, by replacing "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office" and "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office" each time those terms appear throughout said Code section and in subsection (d) by replacing "House Appropriations Committee" with "House Committee on Appropriations". (6) Code Section 50-27-70, relating to legislative findings and definitions regarding general provisions of bona fide coin operated amusement machines, in the undesignated text at the end of subparagraph (b)(2)(A), by replacing "means machine" with "means a machine". (7) Code Section 50-27-87, relating to master licensees and requirements and restrictions for licensees regarding bona fide coin operated amusement machines, in paragraph (3) of subsection (b), by replacing "location owner or location owner" with "location owner or location operator". (8) Code Section 50-32-11, relating to the powers of the Georgia Regional

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Transportation Authority generally, in paragraph (26) of subsection (a), by inserting a comma after "state agencies". (9) Code Section 50-34-17, relating to the establishment and duties of the OneGeorgia Authority Overview Committee, in subsection (a), by replacing "Senate Budget Office" with "Senate Budget and Evaluation Office" and "House Budget Office" with "House Budget and Research Office".

Reserved.

SECTION 51.

SECTION 52.
Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waters of the state, ports, and watercraft, is amended in: (1) Code Section 52-7-8, regarding classification of vessels and required equipment regarding the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, in subsection (k), by replacing "the words" with "the term". (2) Code Section 52-7-12, relating to the operation of watercraft while under influence of alcohol, toxic vapors, or drugs, legal drug use not exempted, blood and other chemical tests, test refusal, owner's liability for allowing another to operate while intoxicated, civil and criminal actions, and child endangerment, in subparagraphs (m)(1)(D), (m)(2)(D), (m)(3)(D), and (m)(4)(D), by replacing "Department of Drivers Service's approval" with "Department of Driver Services' approval".

Reserved.

SECTION 53.

SECTION 54.
(a) Except for Title 47, the text of Code sections and title, chapter, article, part, subpart, Code section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, division, and subdivision numbers and designations as contained in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated published under authority of the state by The Michie Company in 1982 and contained in Volumes 3 through 40 of such publication or replacement volumes thereto, as amended by the text and numbering of Code sections as contained in the 2013 supplements to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated published under authority of the state in 2013 by LEXIS Publishing, are hereby reenacted. (b) Annotations; editorial notes; Code Revision Commission notes; research references; notes on law review articles; opinions of the Attorney General of Georgia; indexes; analyses; title, chapter, article, part, and subpart captions or headings, except as otherwise provided in the Code; catchlines of Code sections or portions thereof, except as otherwise provided in the Code; and rules and regulations of state agencies, departments, boards, commissions, or other entities which are contained in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated are not enacted as statutes by the provisions of this Act. Material which has been added in brackets or parentheses and editorial, delayed effective date, effect of

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amendment, or other similar notes within the text of a Code section by the editorial staff of the publisher in order to explain or to prevent a misapprehension concerning the contents of the Code section and which is explained in an editorial note is not enacted by the provisions of this section and shall not be considered a part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. (c) The reenactment of the statutory portion of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by subsection (a) of this section shall not affect, supersede, or repeal any Act of the General Assembly, or portion thereof, which is not contained in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated and which was not repealed by Code Section 1-1-10, specifically including those Acts which have not yet been included in the text of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated because of effective dates which extend beyond the effective date of the Code or the publication date of the Code or its supplements. (d) The provisions contained in Sections 1 through 53 of this Act and in the other Acts enacted at the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia shall supersede the provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated ratified and reenacted by subsection (a) of this section. (e) In the event of a conflict between a provision in Sections 1 through 53 of this Act and a provision of another Act enacted at the 2014 regular session of the General Assembly, the provision of such other Act shall control over the conflicting provision in Sections 1 through 53 of this Act to the extent of the conflict.

SECTION 55.
(a) Except as otherwise 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. (b) The amendments made by paragraphs (4) through (9) of Section 43 of this Act shall be effective the later of July 1, 2014, or when funds are specifically appropriated for purposes of Ga. L. 2013, p. 830, 4, in an Appropriations Act making specific reference to such Act.

SECTION 56. 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 340.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach E Bethel Y Burke Y Butler

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer

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Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 49, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 340.

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

SR 875. By Senators Hill of the 4th, Tippins of the 37th, Beach of the 21st and Albers of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on the Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding; and for other purposes.

The House substitute was as follows:
A RESOLUTION
Creating the Joint Study Committee on the Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, it would be beneficial to study and evaluate the reporting of local tax revenues that impact the funding received by local school systems, specifically but not limited to equalization and five mill share; and

WHEREAS, specific issues that must be addressed include tax digest reporting, economic development related revenues paid "in lieu" of taxes, and any other arrangements that impact a local tax digest, including abatements; and

WHEREAS, for such purposes, it would be beneficial to work with and receive data and information from the Department of Revenue, the Department of Education, and the Department of Audits and Accounts and to request cooperation and input from local tax officials.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is created the Joint Study Committee on the Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding to be composed of ten members as follows:
(1) Five members of the Senate, which shall include at least one member from each of the political parties whose candidates for the office of Governor at the last election for such office received the highest and second highest number of votes cast for such office, appointed by the President of the Senate; and (2) Five members of the House of Representatives, which shall include at least one member from each of the political parties whose candidates for the office of Governor at the last election for such office received the highest and second highest number of votes cast for such office, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each designate one of his appointees to serve as cochairpersons. The committee may elect other officers as deemed necessary. The cochairpersons may designate and appoint subcommittees from among the membership of the committee as well as appoint other persons to perform such functions as they may determine to be necessary and relevant to and consistent with this resolution. The cochairpersons shall only vote to break a tie. The committee shall meet at the call of the cochairpersons. The committee shall hold at least three public hearings and at least one meeting to discuss and finalize findings. A quorum for transacting business shall be a majority of the members of the committee.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee may conduct its 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. Legislative members of the committee shall receive the allowances provided for in Code Section 28-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. The allowances authorized by this resolution shall not be received by any member of the committee for more than five days unless additional days are authorized. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from funds appropriated to the Senate and House of Representatives.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall make a report of its findings to the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and chairpersons of the House Committee on Appropriations and the Senate Appropriations Committee on or before December 31, 2014. The committee shall stand abolished on December 31, 2014.

Senator Hill of the 4th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SR 875.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath

Y Mullis Murphy
Y Orrock

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E Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares
Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 50, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SR 875.

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto: SB 382. By Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Chance of the 16th and Jones of the 25th:

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 for the crime of retail theft; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for 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 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to theft, so as to provide for the crime of refund fraud; to provide for penalties; to amend Code Sections 15-10-260, 35-3-37, and 36-32-9 and Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jurisdiction for trials of certain misdemeanors in magistrate courts, review of criminal history record information, municipal court jurisdiction of misdemeanor theft by shoplifting, and torts, respectively, so as to provide for jurisdiction of refund fraud cases for such courts; to provide for conformity with laws applicable to shoplifting; to increase the liquidated damages amount for property that is willfully damaged or taken; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; 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.
Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to theft, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"16-8-14.1. (a)(1) It shall be unlawful for a person to give a false or fictitious name or address or to give the name or address of another person without that person's approval or permission for the purpose of obtaining a refund from a store or retail establishment for merchandise. (2) It shall be unlawful for a person to obtain a refund in the form of cash, check, credit on a credit or debit card, a merchant gift card, or credit in any other form from a store or retail establishment using a driver's license not issued to such person, a driver's license containing false information, an identification card containing false information, an altered identification card, or an identification card not issued to such person.
(b) A person who violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of refund fraud and, upon conviction, except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, shall:
(1) When the property which was the subject of the fraud is $500.00 or less in value, be punished as for a misdemeanor; (2) When the property which was the subject of the fraud exceeds $500.00 in value, be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years; (3) When the property which was the subject of the fraud is taken from three separate stores or retail establishments within one county during a period of seven days or less and when the aggregate value of the property which was the subject of each fraud exceeds $500.00 in value, be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years; and (4) When the property which was the subject of the fraud is taken during a period of 180 days and when the aggregate value of the property which was the subject of each fraud exceeds $500.00 in value, be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years. (c)(1) Upon conviction of a second offense for a violation of any provision of this Code section, in addition to or in lieu of any imprisonment which might be imposed, the defendant shall be fined not less than $500.00, and the fine shall not be suspended or probated; (2) Upon conviction of a third offense for a violation of any provision of this Code section, the defendant shall be guilty of a felony and, in addition to or in lieu of any fine which might be imposed, the defendant shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than 30 days or confinement in a 'special alternative incarcerationprobation boot camp,' probation detention center, diversion center, or other community

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correctional facility of the Department of Corrections for a period of 120 days or shall be sentenced to monitored house arrest for a period of 120 days and, in addition to either such types of confinement, may be required to undergo psychological evaluation and treatment to be paid for by the defendant; and such sentence of imprisonment or confinement shall not be suspended, probated, deferred, or withheld; and (3) Upon conviction of a fourth or subsequent offense for a violation of any provision of this Code section, the defendant shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ten years; and the first year of such sentence shall not be suspended, probated, deferred, or withheld; (d) In all cases involving refund fraud, the term 'value' means the actual retail price of the property at the time and place of the offense. The unaltered price tag or other marking on property, or duly identified photographs thereof, shall be prima-facie evidence of value and ownership of the property. (e) Subsection (b) of this Code section shall not affect the authority of a judge to provide for a sentence to be served on weekends or during the nonworking hours of the defendant as provided in Code Section 17-10-3, relative to punishment for misdemeanors."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Code Section 15-10-260 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jurisdiction and penalties for trials of certain misdemeanors in magistrate courts, is amended by revising subsections (a) and (c) as follows:
"(a) This article governs trials of misdemeanor violations of Code Sections 16-13-30, and 16-13-2, relating to possession of less than one ounce of marijuana; Code Section 16-8-14, 16-8-14.1, relating to misdemeanor theft by shoplifting; Code Section 3-3-23, relating to furnishing alcoholic beverages to, and purchase and possession of alcoholic beverages by, a person under 21 years of age; and Code Section 16-7-21, relating to criminal trespass." "(c) A person convicted of violation of a misdemeanor specified in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be punished as provided in paragraphs (1) through (4) of this subsection as follows:
(1) For possession of less than one ounce of marijuana, as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 16-13-2; (2) For misdemeanor theft by shoplifting, as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-8-14; (3) For misdemeanor refund fraud, as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-8-14.1; (4) (3) For furnishing alcoholic beverages to, and purchase and possession of alcoholic beverages by, a person under 21 years of age, as provided in Code Section 3-3-23.1; and (5) (4) For criminal trespass, as provided in subsection (d) of Code Section 16-7-21."

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SECTION 2-2. Code Section 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to review of individual's criminal history record information, is amended by revising division (j)(4)(B)(xi), as follows:
"(xi) Theft in violation of Chapter 8 of Title 16; provided, however, that such prohibition shall not apply to a misdemeanor conviction of shoplifting or refund fraud in violation of Code Section 16-8-14 or 16-8-14.1, as applicable; or"
SECTION 2-3. Code Section 36-32-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal court jurisdiction of misdemeanor theft by shoplifting, is amended by revising subsections (a) through (c) as follows:
"(a) The municipal court is granted jurisdiction to try and dispose of cases in which a person is charged with a misdemeanor theft by shoplifting or misdemeanor refund fraud if the offense occurred within the corporate limits of the municipality. The jurisdiction of such court shall be concurrent with the jurisdiction of any other courts within the county having jurisdiction to try and dispose of such cases. (b) Any person charged in a municipal court with misdemeanor theft by shoplifting or misdemeanor refund fraud shall be entitled upon request to have the case against him or her transferred to the court having general misdemeanor jurisdiction in the county in which the alleged offense occurred.
(c)(1) A person convicted in a municipal court of misdemeanor theft by shoplifting shall be punished as provided in paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-814, provided that nothing in this Code section or Code Section 16-8-14 shall be construed to give any municipality the right to impose a fine or punishment by imprisonment in excess of the limits as set forth in the municipality's charter. (2) A person convicted in a municipal court of misdemeanor refund fraud shall be punished as provided in the misdemeanor penalties set forth in Code Section 16-814.1, provided that nothing in this Code section or Code Section 16-8-14.1 shall be construed to give any municipality the right to impose a fine or punishment by imprisonment in excess of the limits as set forth in the municipality's charter."
SECTION 2-4. Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts, is amended by revising Code Section 51-7-60, relating to preclusion of recovery for detention or arrest of person suspected of shoplifting under certain circumstances, as follows:
"51-7-60. Whenever the owner or operator of a mercantile establishment or any agent or employee of the owner or operator detains, arrests, or causes to be detained or arrested any person reasonably thought to be engaged in shoplifting or refund fraud and, as a result of the detention or arrest, the person so detained or arrested brings an action for false arrest or false imprisonment against the owner, operator, agent, or employee, no recovery shall be had by the plaintiff in such action where it is established by competent evidence:

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(1) That the plaintiff had so conducted himself or herself or behaved in such manner as to cause a man person of reasonable prudence to believe that the plaintiff, at or immediately prior to the time of the detention or arrest, was committing the offense of shoplifting, as defined by Code Section 16-8-14, or refund fraud as defined in Code Section 16-8-14; or (2) That the manner of the detention or arrest and the length of time during which such plaintiff was detained was under all the circumstances reasonable."
SECTION 2-5. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) and subsection (c) of Code Section 51-10-6, relating to owner's right of action for damage to or theft involving personal property, as follows:
"(2) In any such action in which the value of the total claim, including exemplary damages, is less than $5,000.00, the property owner may recover compensatory damages, as described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, and additionally may recover liquidated exemplary damages equal to $150.00 or twice $300.00 or triple the amount of the entire loss sustained by the property owner as a result of the willful damage or theft offense, whichever is greater, and the cost of maintaining the civil action if all of the following apply:
(A) The property owner, at least 30 days prior to the filing of the action, provided written notice of a demand by personal delivery or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, for payment of the value of that personal property, the amount of any other loss sustained as a result of the willful damage or theft offense, and the liquidated exemplary damages set out in this paragraph upon the person who willfully damaged the property or who committed the theft offense; (B) Either the person who willfully damaged the personal property or who committed the theft offense did not make payment to the property owner of the amount specified in the demand within 30 days after the date of receipt of the written demand or did not enter into an agreement with the property owner during that 30 day period for such payment, or the person who willfully damaged the personal property or who committed the theft offense entered into an agreement with the property owner during that 30 day period for such payment but the person did not make such payment in accordance with the terms of the agreement; and (C) The property owner did not file a civil complaint against the person who willfully damaged the personal property or who committed the theft offense prior to the expiration of 30 days after the date of service of the written demand upon the person, or, if the person had entered into an agreement with the property owner during that 30 day period for payment, prior to the day on which the person failed to make payment in accordance with the terms of the agreement, whichever is applicable." "(c) For purposes of paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section, written notice of demand for payment shall be substantially as follows:

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'Upon reasonable cause, notice is given of (my) (our) demand for payment of damages in the amount of (state amount claimed: total should be $150.00 or twice $300.00 or triple the amount of the entire loss sustained by the property owner as a result of the willful damage or theft offense, whichever is greater) arising out of your (willful damage, theft, or unlawful conversion) of the following personal property owned by (the undersigned or other owner):
(List affected property) ______________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Pursuant to Code Section 51-10-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, you are further notified that if the above-stated amount is not paid, or a written agreement as to its payment is not reached, within 30 days of the date you receive this letter, (I) (we) (other owner) intend to bring an action against you for such amount, plus attorney's fees, plus court costs, and such other relief as the law provides.

____________________'"

PART III SECTION 3-1.

This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014, and shall apply to all conduct occurring on or after such date.

SECTION 3-2. 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 382.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach E Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson
Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B

Y Mullis Murphy
Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C
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Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 51, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 382.

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

SB 392. By Senators Gooch of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Dugan of the 30th, Wilkinson of the 50th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles, so as to provide for an additional definition; to provide for acceptance of applications for registration for certain motor vehicles not in compliance with federal emission standards; to provide for acceptance of applications for title for certain motor vehicles not in compliance with federal emission standards; to exclude certain motor vehicles from the definition of "unconventional motor vehicle or motorcycle"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
Amend SB 392 (LC 39 0639) by deleting lines 6 and 7 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "unconventional motor vehicle or motorcycle"; to revise the time that a Class D license holder is prohibited from driving a Class C motor vehicle on the public roads, streets, or highways of this state; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By deleting line 119 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Said title is further amended by revising subparagraph (b)(2)(A) of Code Section 40-524, relating to instruction permits, graduated licensing and related restrictions, and temporary licenses, as follows:
"(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 5:00 A.M. eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable; and"
SECTION 6. 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 amendment to SB 392.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Beach E Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson
Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 48, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to SB 392.

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

SB 367. By Senator Hill of the 6th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-8-84 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to composition of membership of metropolitan area planning and development commissions and redistricting of areas removed from jurisdiction of existing commission, so as to change the eligibility to be a member of a commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
Amend SB 367 (LC 28 7004ER) by inserting after "To" on line 1 "amend Code Section 45-5-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public official investigated by special commission upon indictment, gubernatorial review if commission

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recommends suspension, suspension, reinstatement, and replacement officer, so as to provide for the appointment of a temporary replacement officer under certain circumstances; to" and by inserting after "matters;" on line 4 "to provide for an effective date and applicability;".
By redesignating Section 1 as Section 2 and inserting after line 6 the following:
SECTION 1. Code Section 45-5-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public official investigated by special commission upon indictment, gubernatorial review if commission recommends suspension, suspension, reinstatement, and replacement officer, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(j) Unless otherwise provided by local law, in the event the Governor appoints a member of a governing authority as a temporary replacement for a suspended public official under paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of this Code section, the governing authority, by majority vote, shall select a temporary replacement who is qualified by law to serve as such member of the governing authority, to fill such member's seat on the governing authority until such time as the suspension of the public official is terminated or the end of such member's current term on the governing authority, whichever is earlier. Before selecting such temporary replacement, the governing authority shall advertise its intention to select such temporary replacement in the applicable legal organ at least once a week for two weeks and on the governing authority's website, if it has one, and shall solicit applicants for such temporary replacement position."
By striking lines 15 and 16 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval, and Section 1 shall enable the temporary replacement of all persons serving as temporary replacements for suspended public officials on the effective date of this Act as well as the temporary replacement of all persons appointed as temporary replacements for suspended public officials on and after the effective date of this Act.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Hill of the 6th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 367.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock

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E Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 54, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to SB 367.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Reilly, 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 897. By Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Coleman of the 97th, Nix of the 69th, Clark of the 101st, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to update and clarify provisions in law and to repeal obsolete provisions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House, Representatives Dudgeon of the 25th, Coleman of the 97th, and Jones of the 47th.

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

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SB 65. By Senator Unterman of the 45th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to authorize a licensed professional counselor to perform certain acts which physicians, psychologists, and others are authorized to perform regarding emergency examinations of persons who are mentally ill or alcoholic or drug dependent; to define certain terms; to require a licensed professional counselor to secure certification to perform certain acts from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; 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 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to authorize a licensed professional counselor to perform certain acts which physicians, psychologists, and others are authorized to perform regarding emergency examinations of persons who are mentally ill or alcoholic or drug dependent; to define certain terms; to provide for related matters; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, is amended by revising Code Section 37-3-41, relating to emergency admission of a person for involuntary evaluation of mental illness, as follows:
"37-3-41. (a) Any physician within this state may execute a certificate stating that he or she has personally examined a person within the preceding 48 hours and found that, based upon observations set forth in the certificate, the such person appears to be a mentally ill person requiring involuntary treatment. A physician's certificate shall expire seven days after it is executed. Any peace officer, within 72 hours after receiving such certificate, shall make diligent efforts to take into custody the person named in the certificate and to deliver him or her forthwith to the nearest available emergency receiving facility serving the county in which the patient is found, where he or she shall be received for examination. (b) The appropriate court of the county in which a person may be found may issue an order commanding any peace officer to take such person into custody and deliver him or her forthwith for examination, either to the nearest available emergency receiving

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facility serving the county in which the patient is found, where such person shall be received for examination, or to a physician who has agreed to examine such patient and who will provide, where appropriate, a certificate pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section to permit delivery of such patient to an emergency receiving facility pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section. Such order may only be issued if based either upon an unexpired physician's certificate, as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, or upon the affidavits of at least two persons who attest that, within the preceding 48 hours, they have seen the person to be taken into custody and that, based upon observations contained in their affidavit, they have reason to believe such person is a mentally ill person requiring involuntary treatment. The court order shall expire seven days after it is executed. (c) Any peace officer taking into custody and delivering for examination a person, as authorized by subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section, shall execute a written report detailing the circumstances under which such person was taken into custody. The report and either the physician's certificate or court order authorizing such taking into custody shall be made a part of the patient's clinical record. (d) Any psychologist, clinical social worker, licensed professional counselor, or clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health may perform any act specified by this Code section to be performed by a physician. Any reference in any part of this chapter to a physician acting under this Code section shall be deemed to refer equally to a psychologist, a clinical social worker, a licensed professional counselor, or a clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health acting under this Code section. For purposes of this subsection Code section, the term 'psychologist' means any person authorized under the laws of this state to practice as a licensed psychologist,; the term 'clinical social worker' means any person authorized under the laws of this state to practice as a licensed clinical social worker,; the term 'licensed professional counselor' means any person authorized under the laws of this state to practice as a licensed professional counselor; and the term 'clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health' means any person authorized under the laws of this state to practice as a registered professional nurse and who is recognized by the Georgia Board of Nursing to be engaged in advanced nursing practice as a clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health."
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended in Code Section 37-7-41, relating to emergency involuntary treatment of an alcoholic, a drug abuser, or a drug dependent individual, by revising subsection (d) and by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(d) Any psychologist, clinical social worker, licensed professional counselor, or clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health may perform any act specified by this Code section to be performed by a physician. Any reference in any part of this chapter to a physician acting under this Code section shall be deemed to refer equally to a psychologist, a clinical social worker, a licensed professional counselor, or a clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health acting under this Code section. For

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purposes of this subsection Code section, the term 'psychologist' means any person authorized under the laws of this state to practice as a licensed psychologist,; the term 'clinical social worker' means any person authorized under the laws of this state to practice as a licensed clinical social worker,; the term 'licensed professional counselor' means any person authorized under the laws of this state to practice as a licensed professional counselor; and the term 'clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric/mental health' means any person authorized under the laws of this state to practice as a registered professional nurse and who is recognized by the Georgia Board of Nursing to be engaged in advanced nursing practice as a clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric mental health."

SECTION 2A. This Act shall stand repealed in its entirety on March 15, 2015.

SECTION 3. 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 65.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Beach E Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 47, nays 4; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 65.

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The following resolution was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SR 981. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Henson of the 41st, Millar of the 40th, Hill of the 32nd and others:
A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Study Committee on Violence Against Health Care Workers; and for other purposes.
The House amendment was as follows:
Amend SR 981 (LC 37 1738) by striking line 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: Creating certain joint study committees relating to health; and for other
By inserting "PART I." between lines 2 and 3.
By inserting after line 54 the following: PART II.
WHEREAS, clinical research performed over the past decades continues to show benefits arising from certain forms of medical cannabis; and
WHEREAS, presently, there are in excess of one million United States medical cannabis patients, and an increasing number of physicians are recommending the therapeutic use of cannabis to their patients in accordance with their respective state laws; and
WHEREAS, new extracts and compounds have been developed demonstrating that cannabidiol, one of the most prevalent nonpsychoactive cannabinoids, has significant health and wellness benefits as shown by recent publication of the positive treatment of certain seizure disorders afflicting children; and
WHEREAS, the state's purpose in desiring to study this matter is the compassionate, potentially life-saving use of medical cannabis, and it is not the state's intent to sanction, encourage, or otherwise be construed as a movement in the direction of the legalization of the recreational use of cannabis or other controlled substances; and
WHEREAS, it would be beneficial to the children and families in this state to undertake a study of the prescriptive use of medical cannabis for serious medical condition to determine whether it would be appropriate to enact legislation making new provisions or changing provisions of current state law with regard to such prescriptive use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is created the Joint Study Committee on the Prescription of Medical Cannabis for Serious Medical Conditions to be composed of ten members as follows:

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four members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; four members of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate; the chairman of the board or his or her designee of the Medical Association of Georgia; and the executive director or his or her designee of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia. The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall designate one of the appointees from the House of Representatives as a cochairperson, and the President of the Senate shall designate one of the appointees from the Senate as a cochairperson. The committee shall meet at the call of the cochairpersons.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall undertake a study of the issues raised herein or related thereto and recommend any action or legislation which the committee deems necessary or appropriate. The committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The legislative members of the committee shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than five days unless additional days are authorized. The public members of the committee who are not public employees shall receive from legislative funds a daily expense allowance as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Any public employees who are members of the committee shall receive no compensation from legislative funds but may be reimbursed for expenses by their employers. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this part shall come from the funds appropriated to the Senate and the House of Representatives. In the event the committee makes a report of its findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if any, such report shall be made on or before December 1, 2014, at which time the committee shall stand abolished.

Senator Unterman of the 45th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SR 981.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach E Bethel Y Burke Y Butler
Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate

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Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn
Golden N Gooch

James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas
McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins
Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 45, nays 3; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to SR 981.

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

SB 276. By Senators Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th and Thompson of the 5th:
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 other state symbols, so as to provide that Georgia shall be a "Purple Heart State"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House substitute was as follows:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate a Purple Heart Day; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to provide that Georgia shall be a "Purple Heart State"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.
Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"1-4-21. (a) August 7 of every year is designated as 'Purple Heart Day.' (b) The Governor may annually issue a proclamation designating August 7 as 'Purple Heart Day.' Public officials, schools, private organizations, and all residents of this state are encouraged to commemorate Purple Heart Day and honor those wounded or killed while serving in any branch of the United States Armed Services."

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SECTION 2.
Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"50-3-86. Georgia is designated as a 'Purple Heart State,' honoring our combat wounded veterans for their service and sacrifice in allowing the United States of America to maintain its sovereignty."

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

Senator Harbison of the 15th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 276.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Beach E Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath
Henson Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy
Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 47, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 276.

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 60. By Senator Heath of the 31st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administrative personnel of the General Assembly, so as to provide that all official communications to officers,

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members, or employees of the General Assembly be provided in an electronic format; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:

Amend SB 60 (LC 34 3604) by deleting "or by any other state regulation or directive," on line 14.

Senator Heath of the 31st moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 60.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 52, nays 3; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to SB 60.

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

SB 298. By Senators Murphy of the 27th, Unterman of the 45th, Mullis of the 53rd, Burke of the 11th, Hufstetler of the 52nd and others:

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disabilities, so as to provide for the submission of a doctor's prescription with an application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit when a notary public is not available; 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 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to enact recommendations of the House Comprehensive Motor Vehicle and Traffic Reform Study Committee; to correct cross-references; to amend Code Section 3-3-23.1, Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 15, Code Sections 17-10-3, 33-9-42, and 42-8112, Title 40, Title 43, and Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedures and penalties for furnishing alcohol to persons under 21 years of age, general provisions for prosecuting attorneys, punishment for misdemeanors generally, reduction in premiums for motor vehicle liability, first-party medical, and collision coverages, timing for the issuance of certain limited driving permits, motor vehicles and traffic, professions and businesses, and general provisions for registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, respectively, so as to clarify provisions relating to the Department of Driver Services' certification and approval of certain driver improvement programs; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of licenses, so as to clarify provisions relating to driving without a driver's license and examination of license applicants; to provide for an additional method of demonstrating proof of license; to amend Code Section 40-2-74.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special vehicle decals for persons with disabilities, so as to provide for the submission of a doctor's prescription with an application for a special parking decal in lieu of an affidavit; 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, so as to require the completion of certain educational programs within a determined timeframe; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restoration of licenses to persons completing defensive driving course or alcohol or drug program, so as to increase the fees that may be charged; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for Class E and Class F drivers' licenses free of charge to qualified volunteer firefighters; to revise the contents for certain documents issued by the department; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I DEPARTMENT OF DRIVER SERVICES CERTIFIED OR APPROVED DRIVING PROGRAMS
SECTION 1-1.
Code Section 3-3-23.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedures and penalties for furnishing alcohol to persons under 21 years of age, is amended by revising subsection (f) as follows:
"(f) In addition to any other punishment or sentence, the court may order all persons convicted under subsection (b) of this Code section or sentenced under subsection (c) of this Code section to complete a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program prescribed certified by the Department of Driver Services within 120 days of such conviction or sentence. Failure to complete such program within 120 days shall be contempt of court and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $300.00 or 20 days days' imprisonment, or both. If the conviction or sentence results from a charge of unlawful possession of alcoholic beverages while operating a motor vehicle, the court shall report such conviction or sentence to the Department of Driver Services within ten days after conviction or sentencing."
SECTION 1-2. Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for prosecuting attorneys, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-18-31. When a prosecuting attorney determines that prosecution of a traffic offense, or municipal ordinance involving a traffic offense, is or is not warranted, and regardless of whether a court order is entered for such offense or a referral is made to a pretrial intervention, pretrial release, pretrial diversion program, or other similar pretrial program, a prosecuting attorney may condition any other action regarding such offense upon the satisfactory completion of a defensive driving course or defensive driving program approved by the Department of Driver Services but shall not be authorized to mandate the completion of any other driving program."
SECTION 1-3. Code Section 17-10-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to punishment for misdemeanors generally, is amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (d) as follows:
"(2) Satisfactory completion of a defensive driving course or defensive driving program approved by the Department of Driver Services Attendance at, and satisfactory completion of, a driver improvement course meeting standards approved by the court;"

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SECTION 1-4.
Code Section 33-9-42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reduction in premiums for motor vehicle liability, first-party medical, and collision coverages for certain named drivers, is amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (b) and subsections (d) and (g) as follows:
"(3) Complete one of the following types of driving courses: (A) A course in defensive driving course of not less than six hours from a driver improvement clinic or commercial or noncommercial driving school approved by and under the jurisdiction of the Department of Driver Services; (B) An emergency vehicles operations course at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center; (C) A course in defensive driving course of not less than six hours from a driver improvement program which is administered by a nonprofit organization such as the American Association of Retired People, the American Automobile Association, the National Safety Council, or a comparable organization and which meets the standards promulgated by rules and regulations of the Department of Driver Services pursuant to subsection (f) (g) of this Code section; or (D) A course in defensive driving course of not less than six hours which is offered by an employer to its employees and their immediate families, which course has been approved by and which meets the rules and regulations of the Department of Driver Services."
"(d) Upon completion of one of the defensive driving courses specified in paragraph (3) of subsection (b) or preparatory courses offered to new drivers specified in paragraph (3) of subsection (c), as applicable, of this Code section by each named driver, eligibility for reductions in premiums for such policy shall continue for a period of three years, provided any named driver under such policy does not commit a traffic offense or have a claim against the policy based on any such driver's fault." "(g) The power of supervision granted to the Department of Driver Services over driver improvement programs administered by nonprofit organizations under this Code section shall be limited to the establishment of minimum standards and requirements relative to the content of specific courses offered by such programs and relative to investigation and resolution of any complaints directed towards the content or operation of any course by a person enrolled in such course. The Department of Driver Services may adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this subsection. The Department of Driver Services shall not require a nonprofit organization to obtain a license or permit or to pay a fee in order to administer a driver improvement program in the state. The Department of Driver Services shall not require a commercial driving school licensed by such department to obtain an additional license to teach a defensive driving course, as described in subparagraph (b)(3)(A) or preparatory course offered to new drivers as described in paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of this Code section, at any location in this state."

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SECTION 1-5. 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 for Title 40, as follows:
"(15.3) 'DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program' means a program certified by the Department of Driver Services in accordance with subsection (e) of Code Section 40-5-83."
SECTION 1-6. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (9) of Code Section 40-5-1, relating to definitions for Chapter 5, as follows:
"(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 Reserved."
SECTION 1-7. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 40-5-27, relating to examination of license applicants, as follows:
"(d)(1) The department shall authorize licensed driver training schools to conduct knowledge tests, on-the-road driving skills tests, and other tests required for issuance of a driver's license as provided in this subsection. The department may authorize licensed driver training schools to issue driver's licenses to successful applicants as provided in this subsection. The department shall, prior to approving a licensed driver training school to conduct tests or issue licenses or both as provided in this subsection, make a determination that the school has been licensed for a minimum of two years and has conducted driver education courses on a full-time basis for such two-year period and that such school meets all other standards which the department may establish as a condition for approval to conduct such tests or issue licenses or both. The department shall authorize a driver training school licensed pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 43 and approved by the department to administer the on-the-road driving skills testing provided for in this Code section, provided that the applicant has successfully completed a driver training course which includes a minimum of 30 class hours of instruction and six hours of private in-car training. The department may establish by rules and regulations the type of tests or demonstrations to be made by applicants for any Class P instructional permit, Class C driver's license, or Class D driver's license under this Code section. (2) The department may authorize public and private high schools to conduct knowledge tests required for issuance of a Class P instructional permit or Class D driver's license or both."
SECTION 1-8. Said title is further amended by revising subparagraph (c)(1)(C) of Code Section 40-5-57, relating to suspension or revocation of license of habitually negligent or dangerous driver, as follows:

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"(C) A court may order a person to attend a driver improvement defensive driving course approved by the commissioner pursuant to Code Section 40-5-83 for any violation for which points are assessed against a driver's license under this subsection or may accept the attendance by a person at a driver improvement clinic approved by the commissioner pursuant to Code Section 40-5-83 after the issuance of a citation for such offense and prior to such person's appearance before the court, in which event the court shall reduce the fine assessed against such person by 20 percent, and no points shall be assessed by the department against such driver. The disposition and court order shall be reported to the department and shall be placed on the motor vehicle record with a zero point count. This plea may be accepted by the court once every five years as measured from date of arrest to date of arrest."
SECTION 1-9. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 40-5-57.1, relating to suspension of licenses of persons under age 21 for certain offenses, as follows:
"(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 course approved by the commissioner pursuant to Code Section 40-5-83 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 or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and pays the applicable reinstatement fee."
SECTION 1-10. Said title is further amended by revising subparagraph (e)(1)(C) of Code Section 40-5-58, relating to habitual violators and probationary licenses, as follows:
"(C) Such person has successfully completed, prior to the issuance of the probationary driver's license, a defensive driving course approved by the commissioner pursuant to Code Section 40-5-83 or a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program as designated by the department;"
SECTION 1-11. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 40-5-62, relating to periods of revocation and conditions to restoration of license, as follows:
"(b) The department shall not issue a new license nor restore a person's suspended license or nonresident's operating privilege unless and until it is satisfied after investigation of the character, habits, and driving ability of such person that it will be safe to grant the privilege of driving a motor vehicle on the public highways. Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section or any other provision of this title,

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the department shall not issue a new license to any person whose license was revoked as a habitual violator for three violations of Code Section 40-6-391 within a five-year period unless and until such person submits proof of completion of an approved a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program. The department may issue rules and regulations providing for reinstatement hearings. In the case of a revocation pursuant to Code Section 40-5-58, the department shall charge a fee of $410.00 or $400.00 if processed by mail in addition to the fee prescribed by Code Section 40-5-25 to issue a new driver's license to a person whose driver's license has been revoked."
SECTION 1-12. Said title is further amended by revising paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) and subsection (e) of Code Section 40-5-63, relating to periods of suspension, as follows:
"(1) Upon the first conviction of any such offense, with no arrest and conviction of and no plea of nolo contendere accepted to such offense within the previous five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were obtained to the date of the current arrest for which a conviction is obtained, the period of suspension shall be for 12 months. At the end of 120 days, the person may apply to the department for early reinstatement of said his or her driver's license. 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 such reinstatement is processed by mail, provided that, if such license was suspended as a result of a conviction of an offense listed in Code Section 40-5-54, such license shall be reinstated if such person submits proof of completion of either a defensive driving program course approved by the department commissioner pursuant to Code Section 40-5-83 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 and pays the prescribed restoration fee. For purposes of this paragraph, an accepted plea of nolo contendere to an offense listed in Code Section 40-5-54 by a person who is under 18 years of age at the time of arrest shall constitute a conviction. For the purposes of this paragraph only, an accepted plea of nolo contendere by a person 21 years of age or older, with no conviction of and no plea of nolo contendere accepted to a charge of violating Code Section 40-6-391 within the previous five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were obtained or pleas of nolo contendere accepted to the date of the current arrest for which a plea of nolo contendere is accepted, shall be considered a conviction, and the court having jurisdiction shall forward, as provided in Code Section 40-6-391.1, the record of such disposition of the case to the department and the record of such disposition shall be kept on file for the purpose of considering and counting such accepted plea of nolo contendere as a conviction under paragraphs (2)

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and (3) of this subsection; (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 such his or her 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 course approved by the department commissioner pursuant to Code Section 40-5-83 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 one year 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 40-554 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 406-391 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" "(e) The driver's license of any person under 21 years of age who is convicted of unlawful possession of alcoholic beverages in violation of Code Section 3-3-23 while operating a motor vehicle may be suspended for a period of not less than 120 days. At the end of 120 days, the person may apply to the department for reinstatement of said his or her driver's license. Such license shall be reinstated only if the person submits proof of completion of an approved a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program and pays a restoration fee of $35.00 or $25.00 when processed by mail. For purposes of this subsection, a sentence under subsection (c) of Code Section 3-3-23.1 shall not be considered a conviction, and the driver's license of such person shall not be suspended, provided that such person completes a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program within 120 days after sentencing."

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SECTION 1-13. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of Code Section 40-5-80, relating to the purpose of the article relating to restoration of licenses to persons completing defensive driving course or alcohol or drug program, as follows:
"(2) Require, in addition to the criteria established by the commissioner for approval of driver improvement clinics and certification of DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs, as provided in subsections (a) and (e) of Code Section 40-5-83, respectively, that every driver improvement clinic and DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program shall, as a condition of approval or certification, provide a continuous surety company bond 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. The principal sum of the bond shall be established by the commissioner; however, in no event shall this the amount of the bond be less than $10,000.00 per location, and a single bond at such rate may be submitted for all locations under the same ownership. If at any time said bond is not valid and in force, the license of the driver improvement clinic or program DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program shall be deemed suspended by operation of law until a valid surety company bond is again in force."
SECTION 1-14. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-5-81, relating to program optional and certification and approval of courses, as follows:
"40-5-81. (a) Any driver improvement program defensive driving course or defensive driving program at which attendance is required by court order shall conform to the requirements of this article. When a defensive driving course, defensive driving program, or DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program is required by a court having jurisdiction over misdemeanor traffic law offenses or by any prosecuting attorney thereof, such course or program shall be certified and or approved by the department under the provisions of Code Sections 40-5-82 and 40-5-83, as applicable. Certificates of completion from unlicensed defensive driving courses shall not be recognized for any purposes under this article. (b) Whenever any person is authorized or required to attend a driver improvement clinic or DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program as a condition of any sentence imposed under this title or any ordinance enacted pursuant to this title or as a condition of the retention or restoration of the person's driving privilege, such person, in complying with such condition, shall be authorized to attend any driver improvement clinic approved under this article or DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program certified under this article; and no judicial officer, probation officer, law enforcement officer, or other officer or employee of a court or person who owns, operates, or is employed by a private company which has contracted to provide private probation services for misdemeanor cases shall specify, directly or indirectly, a particular driver improvement clinic or DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program which the

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person may or shall attend. This Code section shall not prohibit any judicial officer, probation officer, law enforcement officer, or other officer or employee of a court or owner, operator, or employee of a private company which has contracted to provide probation services for misdemeanor offenders from furnishing any person, upon request, the names of certified approved driver improvement clinics or certified DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs. (c) It shall be unlawful for the owner, agent, servant, or employee of any driver improvement clinic or DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program licensed by the department to directly or indirectly solicit business by personal solicitation on public property, by phone, by e-mail, or by mail. A violation of this subsection shall be a misdemeanor. Advertising in any mass media, including, but not limited to, newspapers, radio, television, magazines, Internet, or telephone directories, by a driver improvement clinic or DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program shall not be considered a violation of this subsection."
SECTION 1-15. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 40-5-82, relating to administration of program, as follows:
"(c) The department is designated as the agency responsible for the approval and certification of DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs and staff. This responsibility includes selection of the assessment instrument, development of the intervention curricula, training of program staff, and monitoring of all DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs under this article."
SECTION 1-16. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and subsection (e) of Code Section 40-5-83, relating to establishment and approval of clinics and programs, 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 a defensive driving course. 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 defensive driving courses, qualifications of instructors, attendance requirements for students, and examinations. Approved clinics shall charge a fee of $75.00 $95.00 for a 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. 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."

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"(e)(1) The department is designated as the agency responsible for establishing criteria for the approval certification 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 services and (2) the intervention component services. A certified DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program shall require that a risk assessment component be conducted prior to administering the intervention component of such program. A certified DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program may include a clinical evaluation component after an individual completes risk assessment and intervention services. Only clinical evaluators licensed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities shall be qualified to conduct clinical evaluations. 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. (2) Certified Approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs shall charge a fee of $82.00 $100.00 for the assessment component and $190.00 $235.00 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. (3) No DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program shall be approved certified unless such clinic program agrees in writing to submit reports as required in the rules and regulations of the department and to allow the examination and audit of the books, records, and financial statements of such DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program by the department or its authorized agent. (4) 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 prior to July 1, 1990, 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 in the political subdivision. (5) The Department of Corrections is shall be 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

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for the costs of administration. (6) No DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program shall be approved certified unless such clinic program agrees in writing to pay to the state, for the costs of administration, a fee of $22.00 $30.00 for each offender assessed or each offender attending for 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 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 1-17. Said title is further amended by revising subsections (b) and (e) of Code Section 40-5-84, relating to reinstatement of license suspended for certain offenses or for points, as follows:
"(b) The license of any person whose license is suspended for the second time as a result of the conviction of an offense listed in Code Section 40-5-54 shall, at the expiration of 120 days following the date the license is suspended, be reinstated by the department upon receipt by the department of a certificate of completion of an advanced a defensive driving course approved by the department and the payment of a restoration fee of $310.00 or $300.00 when such reinstatement is processed by mail." "(e) The license of any person whose license is suspended for the third or subsequent time within a five-year period as a result of the assessment of points pursuant to Code Section 40-5-57 shall be reinstated by the department upon receipt by the department of a certificate of completion of an advanced a defensive driving course approved by the department and the payment of a restoration fee of $410.00 or $400.00 when such reinstatement is processed by mail."
SECTION 1-18. Said title is further amended by revising Code Section 40-5-86, relating to reduction of point count upon completion of course, as follows:
"40-5-86. Upon the accumulation of points pursuant to Code Section 40-5-57, the total number of points accumulated by any driver shall be reduced by seven points, but to not less than zero points, upon the satisfactory completion by such driver of an approved a defensive driving course approved by the department and the submission of a certificate by such driver to the department. The provisions of this Code section shall be available one time only to each driver in any five-year period."
SECTION 1-19. Said title is further amended by revising subparagraphs (c)(1)(D), (c)(2)(D), (c)(3)(D), and (c)(4)(D) of Code Section 40-6-391, relating to driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances, as follows:

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"(D) Completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program within 120 days following his or her conviction; provided, however, that if the defendant is incarcerated and such program cannot be completed within 120 days, it shall be completed within 90 days of his or her release from custody. The sponsor of any such program shall provide written notice of the department's approval Department of Driver Services' certification of the program to the person upon enrollment in the program;" "(D) Completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program within 120 days following his or her conviction; provided, however, that if the defendant is incarcerated and such program cannot be completed within 120 days, it shall be completed within 90 days of his or her release from custody. The sponsor of any such program shall provide written notice of the department's approval Department of Driver Services' certification of the program to the person upon enrollment in the program;" "(D) Completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program within 120 days following his or her conviction; provided, however, that if the defendant is incarcerated and such program cannot be completed within 120 days, it shall be completed within 90 days of his or her release from custody. The sponsor of any such program shall provide written notice of the department's approval Department of Driver Services' certification of the program to the person upon enrollment in the program;" "(D) Completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program within 120 days following his or her conviction; provided, however, that if the defendant is incarcerated and such program cannot be completed within 120 days, it shall be completed within 90 days of his or her release from custody. The sponsor of any such program shall provide written notice of the department's approval Department of Driver Services' certification of the program to the person upon enrollment in the program;"
SECTION 1-20. Code Section 42-8-112 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to timing for issuance of certain limited driving permits, is amended by revising subparagraphs (a)(2)(A) and (b)(2)(A) as follows:
"(A) That the person to whom such permit is to be issued has completed a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program certified by the Department of Driver Services;" "(A) That the person to whom such permit is to be issued has completed a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program certified by the Department of Driver Services;"
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revising subparagraphs (m)(1)(D), (m)(2)(D), (m)(3)(D), and (m)(4)(D) of Code Section 52-7-12, relating to operation of watercraft while under the influence of alcohol, toxic vapors, or drugs, as follows:
"(D) Completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program as defined in Code Section 40-5-1 40-1-1. The sponsor of any such program shall provide written notice of the Department of Drivers Service's approval Driver Services' certification of the program to the person upon enrollment in the program;" "(D) Completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program as defined in Code Section 40-5-1 40-1-1. The sponsor of any such program shall provide written notice of the Department of Drivers Service's approval Driver Services' certification of the program to the person upon enrollment in the program;" "(D) Completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program as defined in Code Section 40-5-1 40-1-1. The sponsor of any such program shall provide written notice of the Department of Drivers Service's approval Driver Services' certification of the program to the person upon enrollment in the program;" "(D) Completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program as defined in Code Section 40-5-1 40-1-1. The sponsor of any such program shall provide written notice of the Department of Drivers Service's approval Driver Services' certification of the program to the person upon enrollment in the program;"
SECTION 1-22. Said article is further amended by revising paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 52-7-12.6, relating to terms of suspension, as follows:
"(1) Upon the first suspension pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 52-7-12.5 within the previous five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which a suspension was obtained to the date of the current arrest for which a suspension is obtained, the period of suspension shall be for one year. Not sooner than 120 days following the effective date of suspension, the person may apply to the department for reinstatement of his or her operator's privilege. Such privilege shall be reinstated if such person submits proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program approved certified by the Department of Driver Services and pays a restoration fee of $200.00, unless such conviction was a recidivist conviction, in which case the restoration fee shall be $500.00. An operator's privilege suspended pursuant to Code Section 52-7-12.5 shall remain suspended until such person submits proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program approved certified by the Department of Driver Services and pays a restoration fee of $200.00, unless such conviction was a recidivist conviction, in which case the restoration fee shall be $500.00; (2) Upon the second suspension pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 52-7-12.5

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within five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which suspensions were obtained to the date of the current arrest for which a suspension is obtained, the period of suspension shall be for three years. Not sooner than 18 months following the effective date of suspension, the person may apply to the department for reinstatement of the person's his or her operator's privilege. Such privilege shall be reinstated if such person submits proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program approved certified by the Department of Driver Services and pays a restoration fee of $200.00, unless such conviction was a recidivist conviction, in which case the restoration fee shall be $500.00. An operator's privilege suspended pursuant to Code Section 52-7-12.5 shall remain suspended until such person submits proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program approved certified by the Department of Driver Services and pays a restoration fee of $200.00, unless such conviction was a recidivist conviction, in which case the restoration fee shall be $500.00; (3) Upon the third or subsequent suspension pursuant to subsection (d) of Code Section 52-7-12.5 within five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which suspensions were obtained to the date of the current arrest for which a suspension is obtained, the period of suspension shall be for not less than five years and until such person submits proof of completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program approved certified by the Department of Driver Services and pays a restoration fee of $200.00, unless such conviction was a recidivist conviction, in which case the restoration fee shall be $500.00; and"
PART II UNLICENSED DRIVERS
SECTION 2-1.
Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of licenses, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-20, relating to requiring a license, 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 such person produces in court a valid driver's license issued by this state to such person, he or she shall not be guilty of such offenses. 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. This Code section shall not apply to a person driving with a suspended license or license that has been revoked. Any person convicted of violating this Code section shall be punished as provided in subsection (a)

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of Code Section 40-5-121; provided, however, that if: (1) Such person is driving with a driver's license issued by this state that has been expired for less than 31 days at the time of the offense and he or she produces in court a driver's license that would have been valid at the time of the offense, he or she shall not be guilty of such offense; and (2) Such person is driving without a valid driver's license or receipt issued by the department reflecting issuance, renewal, replacement, or reinstatement in his or her possession but he or she has a valid driver's license, Code Section 40-5-29 shall apply to such offense."
SECTION 2-2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 40-5-29, relating to carrying and exhibition of a driver's license, as follows:
"40-5-29. (a) Every licensee shall have his or her driver's license in his or her immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle. Any person who has a receipt issued by the department reflecting issuance, renewal, replacement, or reinstatement of his or her driver's license in his or her immediate possession shall be considered to have such license in his or her immediate possession if such is confirmed to be valid by the department or through the Georgia Crime Information Center. The department may establish by rule and regulation the term of such receipt. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no receipt issued by the department shall be accepted as proof of such person's identity for any other purpose, including but not limited to proof of voter identification or proof of age for purposes of purchasing alcoholic beverages. (b) Every licensee shall display his or her license upon the demand of a law enforcement officer. A refusal to comply with such demand not only shall constitute a violation of this subsection but shall also give rise to a presumption of a violation of subsection (a) of this Code section and of Code Section 40-5-20. (c) A person convicted of a violation of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be fined no more than $10.00 if he or she produces in court a license theretofore issued to him or her and valid at the time of his or her arrest."
PART III SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE DECALS FOR PERSON WITH DISABILITIES
SECTION 3-1.
Code Section 40-2-74.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special vehicle decals for persons with disabilities, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(i) For purposes of this Code section the department shall accept, in lieu of an affidavit, a signed and dated statement from the doctor which includes the same information as required in an affidavit written upon security paper as defined in paragraph (38.5) of Code Section 26-4-5."

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PART IV COMPLETION OF DUI ALCOHOL OR DRUG USE
REDUCTION PROGRAM SECTION 4-1.
Code Section 40-6-391 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances, is amended by revising subparagraphs (c)(1)(D), (c)(2)(D), (c)(3)(D), and (c)(4)(D), as follows:
"(D) Completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program within 120 days following his or her conviction; provided, however, that if the defendant is incarcerated and such program cannot be completed within 120 days, it shall be completed within 90 days of his or her release from custody. The sponsor of any such program shall provide written notice of the department's approval Department of Driver Services' certification of the program to the person upon enrollment in the program;" "(D) Completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program within 120 days following his or her conviction; provided, however, that if the defendant is incarcerated and such program cannot be completed within 120 days, it shall be completed within 90 days of his or her release from custody. The sponsor of any such program shall provide written notice of the department's approval Department of Driver Services' certification of the program to the person upon enrollment in the program;" "(D) Completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program within 120 days following his or her conviction; provided, however, that if the defendant is incarcerated and such program cannot be completed within 120 days, it shall be completed within 90 days of his or her release from custody. The sponsor of any such program shall provide written notice of the department's approval Department of Driver Services' certification of the program to the person upon enrollment in the program;" "(D) Completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program within 120 days following his or her conviction; provided, however, that if the defendant is incarcerated and such program cannot be completed within 120 days, it shall be completed within 90 days of his or her release from custody. The sponsor of any such program shall provide written notice of the department's approval Department of Driver Services' certification of the program to the person upon enrollment in the program;"
PART V FEES FOR DRIVING PROGRAMS; CONTENTS; FINGERPRINTING.
SECTION 5-1.
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relating to establishment and approval of clinics and programs, 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 a defensive driving course. 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 defensive driving courses, qualifications of instructors, attendance requirements for students, and examinations. Approved clinics shall charge a fee of $75.00 $95.00 for a 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. 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. (1.1)(A) No driver improvement clinic shall be permitted to use, adopt, or conduct any business under any name that is like or deceptively similar to any name used by any other driver improvement clinic, Georgia company, or Georgia corporation registered with the Secretary of State. This subparagraph shall not prohibit the franchising or licensing of any part or all of the name of a driver improvement clinic by the owner or the rights thereof to another licensed driver improvement clinic. (B) This paragraph shall not prohibit the franchising or licensing of any part or all of the name of a clinic by the owner of the rights therein to another licensed driver improvement clinic. (2) The commissioner may issue a special license to the instructor of any commercial licensed driver training school authorizing such instructor to teach a defensive driving course, advanced defensive driving course, or professional defensive driving course of at a driver improvement clinic provided approved pursuant to this Code section if such instructor is qualified to teach a teen-age driver education course which consists of a minimum of 30 hours of classroom and six hours of behind-the-wheel training and such instructor certifies to the commissioner that he or she has provided at least 250 300 hours of behind-the-wheel training in a teen-age driver education course." "(e)(1) The department is designated as the agency responsible for establishing criteria for the approval certification 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 services and (2) the intervention component services. A certified DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program shall require that a risk assessment component be conducted prior to administering the intervention component of such program. A certified DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program may include a clinical evaluation component after an individual completes risk assessment and intervention services. Only clinical evaluators licensed by the

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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities shall be qualified to conduct clinical evaluations. 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. (2) Certified Approved DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs shall charge a fee of $82.00 $100.00 for the assessment component and $190.00 $235.00 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. (3) No DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program shall be approved certified unless such clinic program agrees in writing to submit reports as required in the rules and regulations of the department and to allow the examination and audit of the books, records, and financial statements of such DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program by the department or its authorized agent. (4) 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 prior to July 1, 1990, 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 in the political subdivision. (5) The Department of Corrections is shall be 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. (6) No DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program shall be approved certified unless such clinic program agrees in writing to pay to the state, for the costs of administration, a fee of $22.00 $30.00 for each offender assessed or each offender attending for 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 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."

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PART VI WAIVER OF FEES FOR LICENSES
SECTION 6-1.
Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, is amended by revising Code Section 40-5-28, relating to issuance of licenses, content, signature, prohibiting biological identifiers, and tag agents, as follows:
"40-5-28. (a) The Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, the department shall, upon payment of the required fee, issue to every applicant qualifying therefor a driver's license indicating the type or general class of vehicles the licensee may drive, which license shall be upon a form prescribed by the department and which shall bear thereon a distinguishing number assigned to the licensee, a color photograph of the licensee, the licensee's full legal name, either a facsimile of the signature of the licensee or a space upon which the licensee shall write his or her usual signature with a pen and ink immediately upon receipt of the license, and such other information or identification as is required by the department. No license shall be valid until it has been so signed by the licensee. The department shall not require applicants to submit or otherwise obtain from applicants any fingerprints or any other biological characteristic or information which uniquely identifies an individual, including without limitation deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and retinal scan identification characteristics but not including a photograph, by any means upon application. (b) The commissioner may determine the location and manner of issuance of drivers' licenses. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, it is specifically provided that the commissioner may designate county tag agents, if they so agree, as agents of the department for this purpose and may authorize the issuance of drivers' licenses by county tag agents. No county tag agent shall be required to issue or renew drivers' licenses unless such county tag agent agrees in writing to perform such functions. No county tag agent shall be required to issue or renew drivers' licenses for residents of any county other than the residents of the county for which he or she serves as tax commissioner. (c) The department shall make available to qualified applicants who are also volunteer firefighters Class E and Class F drivers' licenses without charge. In order to receive the Class E or Class F endorsement without payment of a fee, the applicant shall provide:
(1) A copy of his or her firefighter certification indicating that he or she is currently a certified firefighter in good standing; and (2) A letter signed by the chief executive officer of the public entity he or she serves which letter appears on such political entity's official agency letterhead and provides that he or she is a volunteer firefighter for such public entity. The provisions of this subsection shall apply to both original and renewal applicants for Class E and Class F licenses, as these classes are identified in Code Section 40-5-23."

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PART VII DOCUMENT CONTENTS
SECTION 7-1.
Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licences, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-100, relating to the issuance of personal identification cards by the Department of Driver Services, as follows:
"(a) The department shall issue personal identification cards to all residents as defined in Code Section 40-5-1 who make application to the department in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed by the commissioner. Cards issued to applicants under 21 years of age shall contain the distinctive characteristics of drivers' licenses issued pursuant to Code Section 40-5-26. The identification card shall be similar in form but distinguishable in color from motor vehicle drivers' licenses and may contain a recent color photograph of the applicant and include the following information:
(1) Full legal name; (2) Address of residence; (3) Birth date; (4) Date identification card was issued; (5) Sex; (6) Height; (7) Weight; (8) Eye color; (9) Location where the identification card was issued; (10) Signature of person identified or facsimile thereof; and (11)(10) Such other information or identification as required by the department; provided, however, that the department shall not require an applicant to submit or otherwise obtain from an applicant any fingerprints or any other biological characteristic or information which uniquely identifies an individual, including without limitation deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and retinal scan identification characteristics but not including a photograph, by any means upon application."
SECTION 7-2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-150, relating to contents of commercial drivers' licenses, as follows:
"(a) The commercial driver's license shall be marked 'Commercial Driver's License' or 'CDL' and shall be, to the maximum extent practicable, tamperproof, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:
(1) The full legal name and residential address of the person; (2) The person's color photograph; (3) A physical description of the person, including sex, height, weight, and eye color; (4) Full date of birth; (5) The license number or identifier assigned by the department; (6) The person's signature;

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(7) The class or type of commercial motor vehicle or vehicles which the person is authorized to drive, together with any endorsements or restrictions; (8) The name of this state; and (9) The dates between which the license is valid; and (10) The license fee and fees for any endorsements."

PART VIII EFFECTIVE DATE
SECTION 8-1.

This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014, except for Parts VI and VII of this Act, which shall become effective on January 1, 2015.
PART IX REPEALER SECTION 9-1.

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Senator Murphy of the 27th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 298.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort N Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas
McKoon N Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy
Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay
Shafer Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson N Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 45, nays 5; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 298.

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The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 336. By Senators Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd, Albers of the 56th, Mullis of the 53rd, Miller of the 49th, Tolleson of the 20th 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 provide that the fines imposed by the State Board of Cosmetology for certain violations shall not exceed certain specified amounts; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House amendment was as follows:
Amend SB 336 (LC 36 2470) by inserting after "as" on line 2 the following: to revise certain provisions relative to cosmetologists; to lower the minimum age requirement for learning the occupation of cosmetology, hair design, esthetics, or nail care or manicuring under a cosmetologist;
By deleting line 9 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 43-10-14, relating to study by persons 17 years of age and older, registration of apprentices, registration certificate, and waiver of education requirements, as follows:
"(a) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any person at least 17 16 years of age from learning the occupation of cosmetology under a master cosmetologist, provided that such cosmetologist has had at least 36 months' experience and has held a certificate of a master cosmetologist for at least 36 months. In addition, nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any person at least 17 16 years of age from learning the occupation of cosmetology under an instructor in a school of cosmetology who has been a cosmetologist for a period of at least one year and has registered under this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any person at least 17 16 years of age from learning the occupation of hair designer under a cosmetologist holding a master cosmetologist certificate or a hair design certificate, provided that such cosmetologist has had at least 36 months' experience or, under an instructor in a school of cosmetology or school of hair design who has held a certificate as a cosmetologist for a period of at least one year, is qualified to teach said such practices and has registered under this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any person at least 17 16 years of age from learning the occupation of esthetics under a cosmetologist holding a master cosmetologist certificate or an esthetician certificate, provided that such cosmetologist has had at least 36 months' experience or, under an instructor in a school of cosmetology or school of esthetics who has held a certificate as a cosmetologist for a period of at least one year, is qualified to teach said practices and has registered under this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any person at least 17 16 years of

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age from learning the occupation of nail care or manicuring under a cosmetologist holding a master cosmetologist certificate or a nail technician certificate, provided that such cosmetologist has had at least 36 months' experience or, under an instructor in a school of cosmetology or school of nail care who has been a licensed cosmetologist for a period of at least one year, is qualified to teach said such practices and has registered under this chapter. Any person registered as an apprentice under this Code section on June 30, 1997, shall be eligible to continue such apprenticeship under the person from whom that apprentice was learning the occupation of cosmetology, hair design, esthetics, or nail care or manicuring at the time of registration notwithstanding that the person under whom the apprentice was learning such occupation does not meet the 36 months' experience otherwise required by this Code section. Every shop owner shall have the responsibility for registering apprentices with the division director. The shop owner shall file a statement in writing, showing the apprentice's name and the address of the shop. The board shall have the authority to require the shop owner to furnish to the board the number of hours completed by the apprentice. The shop owner shall remit to the division director a fee in such amount as shall be set by the board by regulation for the registration of the apprentice. The apprentice shall receive a certificate of registration showing the capacity in which he or she is permitted to practice cosmetology. The certificate of registration shall be effective for a period of two years and may be renewed at the end of such period upon the filing of an application on forms furnished by the division director and the payment of a renewal fee in such amount as shall be set by the board by regulation. A certificate of registration authorizing a person to learn the occupation of cosmetology under a cosmetologist shall not be renewed more than one time; and, upon the expiration of the last certificate of registration issued, such person shall not be permitted to practice in any capacity."

SECTION 1A. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 43-10-15, relating to suspension, revocation,

Senator Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 336.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer
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Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Y Hufstetler Jackson, B
Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson
Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 50, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to SB 336.

Senator Bethel of the 54th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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

SB 383. By Senators Davis of the 22nd, Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th and Miller of the 49th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 45-16-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duties of coroner or county medical examiner upon receipt of notice of suspicious or unusual death, authority to embalm body, identification, inventory and disposition of deceased's property, use of deceased's property for evidence, and autopsy when death occurs on state owned property, so as to provide that items of value of a deceased person of which a coroner or medical examiner takes possession shall not be converted to the coroner or medical examiner's personal use; 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 Code Section 45-16-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duties of coroner or county medical examiner upon receipt of notice of suspicious or unusual death, authority to embalm body, identification, inventory and disposition of deceased's property, use of deceased's property for evidence, and autopsy when death

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occurs on state owned property, so as to provide that property of value of a deceased person of which a coroner or medical examiner takes possession shall not be converted to the coroner or medical examiner's personal use; to provide that property of value of which the coroner or medical examiner takes possession for use in determining the cause or manner of death of the deceased or to identify the deceased shall be returned to the next of kin of the deceased when no longer needed in the investigation or for evidence in a prosecution; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 45-16-25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duties of coroner or county medical examiner upon receipt of notice of suspicious or unusual death, authority to embalm body, identification, inventory and disposition of deceased's property, use of deceased's property for evidence, and autopsy when death occurs on state owned property, is amended by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) The coroner or county medical examiner shall, in the absence of the next of kin of the deceased person, take possession of all property of value found on such person, make an exact inventory thereof on his or her report, and surrender the same to the person entitled to its custody or possession. In no circumstance shall any property of value found on or belonging to the deceased be converted to the personal use of the coroner or county medical examiner. The coroner, medical examiner, or peace officer shall take possession of any objects, anatomical specimens, or articles which, in his or her opinion, may be helpful in establishing the cause of death, manner of death, or identification of the deceased; and in cooperation with a forensic laboratory he or she may make such tests and examinations of said objects, specimens, or articles as may be necessary or useful in determining the cause of death, manner of death, or the identity of the deceased. At his or her discretion, the medical examiner or coroner may dispose of such objects, specimens, or articles when the medical examiner's or coroner's need for their retention has ended, provided that any property of value shall be returned to the next of kin of the deceased when no longer needed in the investigation or for evidence in a prosecution. Any coroner who converts property of a deceased to his or her personal use shall be guilty of a violation of Code Section 16-18-4 and upon conviction shall be punished as provided in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 16-18-12. In the event that a criminal prosecution arises, all such objects and articles together with reports of any examinations made upon them shall be retained in the custody of the investigating agency or the forensic laboratory which conducted the examination until their production as evidence is required by the prosecuting officer or upon written order of the peace officer in charge or court having proper jurisdiction."
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.

Senator Davis of the 22nd moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 383.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach E Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H
Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 52, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 383.

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

SB 240. By Senator Hill of the 6th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages by passenger carriers, nonprofit organizations, and hotels and motels, so as to provide for the licensing of the production of distilled spirits for educational purposes by non-profit museums; to create a definition of non-profit museum; to provide a permit fee; to provide limitations of such permits; to waive certain alcohol tax and bond requirements for non-profit museums; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; 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 Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for the licensing of the production of distilled spirits for educational purposes by certain nonprofit museums; to provide a definition; to provide for an annual occupational license tax; to provide for limitations of the nonprofit distiller license; to authorize complimentary samples of the distilled spirits produced by a nonprofit museum; to provide that no bond shall be required for an application for a nonprofit distiller license; to provide for the maximum license fee that may be charged for a nonprofit distiller license; 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 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, is amended by revising Code Section 3-4-22, relating to bonds required for application for or renewal of licenses, amount, and multiyear bonds, as follows:
"3-4-22. (a) All applicants for all licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall file with the commissioner, along with each initial application, a bond:
(1) Conditioned to pay all sums which may become due by the applicant to this state as taxes, license fees, or otherwise, arising out of the operation of the business for which licensure is sought; and (2) Conditioned to pay all penalties which may be imposed upon the applicant for failure to comply with the laws and rules and regulations pertaining to distilled spirits. The surety for the bonds shall be a surety company licensed to do business in this state, and the bonds shall be in such form as may be required by the commissioner and may be for a term of up to five calendar years. (b) The bonds shall be in the following calendar year amounts: (1) For distillers and manufacturers, $10,000.00; (2) For wholesale dealers and importers, $5,000.00; and (3) For retail dealers and brokers, $2,500.00. (c) All applicants for annual renewal of licenses issued pursuant to this chapter, other than retail licenses, shall must file an annual bond or have a multiyear bond on file with the department that extends at least through the end of the calendar year for which renewal is sought. Such bonds must shall meet the same conditions as those filed with the initial application."

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SECTION 2.
Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows: "3-9-7. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'nonprofit museum' means a museum whose mission includes educating the public about the local, state, and national history of the United States and that is owned and operated by a bona fide nonprofit civic organization which holds title to improved real property with a structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this title or any other law, the commissioner may issue a nonprofit distiller license to a nonprofit museum, regardless of whether or not such nonprofit museum holds an annual license to sell malt beverages, wine, or distilled spirits for consumption on the premises, upon the filing of an application and payment of an annual occupational license tax of $100.00. Such nonprofit distiller license shall entitle the nonprofit museum to produce distilled spirits, provided that: (1) The nonprofit museum shall not produce more than 800 liters of distilled spirits each calendar year; (2) The nonprofit museum is located in a county or municipality where the production of distilled spirits is authorized, and the local governing authority of such county or municipality has issued a license to the nonprofit museum pursuant to Code Section 3-3-2 for the production of distilled spirits; (3) The production of distilled spirits, except as otherwise provided in this Code section, shall be used for educational purposes only; (4) The distilled spirits produced by the nonprofit museum shall be stored and aged only on the premises of the nonprofit museum for which the nonprofit distiller license has been issued and shall not be removed from such premises except through disposal methods consistent with federal and state law and any applicable rules or regulations promulgated thereunder; and (5) The distilled spirits produced by the nonprofit museum shall only be used on the premises of the nonprofit museum for which the nonprofit distiller license has been issued and only to provide samples pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section. Such distilled spirits shall not be sold or offered for sale by the nonprofit museum to any person or entity. (c) The nonprofit distiller license shall authorize the nonprofit museum to provide not more than one-half of one ounce as a complimentary sample of the distilled spirits produced at the nonprofit museum to a guest who has completed an educational tour of the distillery at the nonprofit museum and is of legal drinking age; provided, however, that the nonprofit museum shall not impose a separate charge for the sample and shall not provide, directly or indirectly, more than one sample to a guest in a calendar day. Such sample shall be provided in a designated tasting area on the premises of the nonprofit museum for which the nonprofit distiller license has been issued, and all open bottles shall be visible at all times. (d) No bond shall be required to be filed with the commissioner for the initial

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application or the annual renewal application of a nonprofit distiller license. (e) The annual license fee to be charged by a county or municipality for a nonprofit distiller license shall not be more than $100.00 for each license."

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 Hill of the 6th 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 Beach E Bethel Y Burke Y Butler
Carter, B Carter, J Y Chance N Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport N Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison N Harper N Heath
Henson Y Hill, H
Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler N Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E N Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate N Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman N Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 42, nays 9; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 240.

The following messages were received from the House through Mr. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

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HB 828.

By Representatives Mabra of the 63rd, Hightower of the 68th, Willard of the 51st, Kelley of the 16th, Stephenson of the 90th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to prohibit the solicitation, release, or sale of automobile accident information; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to amend Code Section 50-18-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when public disclosure of records is not required, so as to change certain provisions relating to written authorization to obtain motor vehicle accident reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following Bills of the House:

HB 511.

By Representatives Dempsey of the 13th, Watson of the 166th, Cooper of the 43rd, Sims of the 123rd, Clark of the 101st and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to provide for a pilot program to provide coverage for bariatric surgical procedures for the treatment and management of obesity and related conditions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for requirements; to provide for a review panel; to provide for an evaluation report on the pilot program; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 753. By Representatives Powell of the 32nd and Hitchens of the 161st:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of identifying and regulating motor vehicles, so as to provide for federal regulatory requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House adheres to its position in insisting on its amendment, 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:

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SB 391. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th, Davis of the 22nd and Dugan of the 30th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE network; to provide for oversight; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House, Representatives Hatchett of the 150th, Coomer of the 14th, and Watson of the 166th.

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 947. By Representatives Clark of the 98th, Hamilton of the 24th, Golick of the 40th, Barr of the 103rd, Peake of the 141st and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to master and servant, so as to provide for the payment of wages by credit to a prepaid debit card; to require employers to offer employees certain choices relating to the payment of wages; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House, Representatives Clark of the 98th, Ramsey of the 72nd, and Hamilton of the 24th.

Mr. President:

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

SB 291.

By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Wilkinson of the 50th, Hill of the 32nd, Dugan of the 30th, Hill of the 4th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to services for the aging, so as to create the Georgia Adult and

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Aging Services Agency; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Board; to provide for membership, powers, and duties; to provide for an agency executive director; to provide for executive personnel; to provide for transfer of property, personnel, and funding from the Department of Human Services and the Division of Aging Services; to provide for further authorizations; to provide for receipt of funds and appropriations; to provide for an annual report; 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 Bill of the House:

HB 271.

By Representatives Neal of the 2nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Meadows of the 5th, Oliver of the 82nd, Abrams of the 89th 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 review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, and privacy considerations, so as to revise definitions; to clarify provisions relating to record restriction involving certain felony offenses; to change provisions relating to the application of the Code section to arrests occurring prior to July 1, 2013; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

HB 405.

By Representatives Mayo of the 84th, Fludd of the 64th, Casas of the 107th, Coleman of the 97th, Kaiser of the 59th 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 require members of governing boards of nonprofit organizations which are charter petitioners, charter schools, and state charter schools to participate in governance training; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 290. By Senators Burke of the 11th and Crosby of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to responsible dog ownership, so as to allow local governments to confer dog control authority upon multiple

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individuals; to provide for the hearing of contested cases by superior courts; to require dog owners to pay for reasonable confinement and housing expenses in certain cases; to provide for 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 8 of Title 4, Chapter 14 of Title 4, and Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to responsible dog ownership, sterilization of dogs and cats in animal shelters, and jurisdiction, power, and duties of probate courts, respectively, so as to provide more opportunity to expeditiously handle dogs in the community that are alleged to be dangerous, vicious, or are otherwise in animal shelters; to clarify provisions relating to dog control officers; to provide probate courts the authority to hear contested dog classification and confiscation cases and appeals of such cases under certain circumstances; to shorten time frames for actions involving confiscation and classifications of dogs; to change provisions relating to payment of cost of recovery and euthanasia; to provide for and change definitions; 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 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to responsible dog ownership, is amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 4-822, relating to designation of the dog control officer, as follows:
"(b) The governing authority of each local government shall designate an individual one or more individuals as dog control officer officers to aid in the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this article. An individual A person carrying out the duties of dog control officer shall not be authorized to make arrests unless the person he or she is a law enforcement officer having the powers of arrest."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 4-8-23, relating to investigations, notice, hearings, and determinations of dog control cases, as follows:
"4-8-23. (a) For purposes of this Code section, the term:
(1) 'Animal shelter' shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 4-14-2. (1)(2) 'Authority' means an animal control board or local board of health, as determined by the governing authority of a local government. (2)(3) 'Mail' means to send by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery to the recipient's last known address.

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(b) Upon receiving a report of a dog believed to be subject to classification as a dangerous dog or vicious dog within a dog control officer's jurisdiction, the dog control officer shall make such investigations as necessary to determine whether such dog is subject to classification as a dangerous dog or vicious dog. (c) When a dog control officer determines that a dog is subject to classification as a dangerous dog or vicious dog, the dog control officer shall mail a dated notice to the dog's owner within 72 hours. Such notice shall include a summary of the dog control officer's determination and shall state that the owner has a right to request a hearing from the authority on the dog control officer's determination within 15 seven days after the date shown on the notice; provided, however, that if an authority has not been established for the jurisdiction, the owner shall be informed of the right to request a hearing from the probate court for such jurisdiction where the dog was found or confiscated within seven days after the date shown on the notice. The notice shall also provide a form for requesting the hearing and shall state that if a hearing is not requested within the allotted time, the dog control officer's determination shall become effective for all purposes under this article. If an owner cannot be located within ten days of a dog control officer's determination that a dog is subject to classification as a dangerous dog or vicious dog, such dog may be released to an animal shelter or humanely euthanized, as determined by the dog control officer. (d) When a hearing is requested by a dog owner in accordance with subsection (c) of this Code section, such hearing shall be scheduled within 30 days after the request is received; provided, however, that such hearing may be continued by the authority or probate court for good cause shown. At least ten days prior to the hearing, the authority or probate court conducting the hearing shall mail to the dog owner written notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing. At the hearing, the dog owner shall be given the opportunity to testify and present evidence and the authority or probate court conducting the hearing shall receive other evidence and testimony as may be reasonably necessary to sustain, modify, or overrule the dog control officer's determination. (e) Within ten days after the hearing, the authority or probate court which conducted the hearing shall mail written notice to the dog owner of its determination on the matter. If such determination is that the dog is a dangerous dog or a vicious dog, the notice of classification shall specify the date upon which that determination shall be effective. If the determination is that the dog is to be euthanized pursuant to Code Section 4-8-26, the notice shall specify the date by which the euthanasia shall occur. (f) Judicial review of the authority's final decision may be had in accordance with Code Section 50-13-19 15-9-30.9. Judicial review of a probate court's final decision shall be in accordance with Code Section 5-3-2 and costs shall be paid as provided in Code Section 5-3-22."
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 4-8-30, relating to payment of costs for recovery, as follows:

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"4-8-30. (a) A dangerous dog or vicious dog shall be immediately confiscated by any dog control officer or by a law enforcement officer in the case of any violation of this article. A refusal to surrender a dog subject to confiscation shall be a violation of this article. (b) The owner of any dog that has been confiscated pursuant to this article may recover such dog upon payment of all reasonable confiscation and housing costs and proof of compliance with the provisions of this article, unless such confiscation is deemed to be in error by a dog control officer, an authority, as defined in Code Section 4-8-23, or a probate court. All fines and all charges for services performed by a law enforcement or dog control officer shall be paid prior to owner recovery of the dog. Criminal prosecution shall not be stayed due to owner recovery or euthanasia of the dog. (c) In the event the owner has not complied with the provisions of this article within 20 14 days of the date the dog was confiscated, such dog shall be destroyed released to an animal shelter, as such term is defined in Code Section 4-14-2, or euthanized in an expeditious and humane manner and the. The owner may be required to pay the costs of housing and euthanasia."
SECTION 4. Chapter 14 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sterilizations of dogs and cats in animal shelters, is amended by revising paragraph (5) of Code Section 4-14-2, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(5) 'Sterilization' means rendering a dog or cat unable to reproduce by the surgical removal of the its reproductive organs of a dog or cat in order to render the animal unable to reproduce or by rendering a dog unable to reproduce by intratesticular injection approved by the federal government pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 360 as of March 7, 2014."
SECTION 5. Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jurisdiction, power, and duties of probate courts, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-9-30.9. (a) In addition to any other jurisdiction vested in the probate courts, such courts shall have the right and power to hear cases of violations of Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 4 and to impose:
(1) Civil penalties for such violations, other than euthanasia; and (2) Criminal penalties for such violations as provided by Code Section 4-8-32. (b) An appeal from a decision by an animal control board or local board of health pursuant to subsection (f) of Code Section 4-8-23 shall lie in probate court. No appeal shall be heard in probate court until costs which have accrued in the tribunal below have been paid, unless the appellant files with the probate court or with the tribunal appealed from an affidavit stating that because of indigence he or she is unable to pay

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the costs on appeal. In all cases, no appeal shall be dismissed in the probate court because of nonpayment of the costs below until the appellant has been directed by the court to do so and has failed to comply with the court's direction. (c) Filing of the notice of appeal and payment of costs or filing of an affidavit as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section shall act as supersedeas, and it shall not be necessary that a supersedeas bond be filed; provided, however, that the probate court upon motion may at any time require that supersedeas bond with good security be given in such amount as the court may deem necessary unless the appellant files with the court an affidavit stating that because of indigence he or she is unable to give bond."

SECTION 6. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014, and shall apply to all violations and confiscations which occur on or after that date.

SECTION 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Burke of the 11th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 290.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach E Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper
Heath Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock
Ramsey Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 46, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 290.

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

SB 342. By Senators Burke of the 11th, Unterman of the 45th, Balfour of the 9th and Hufstetler of the 52nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 24-12-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of AIDS confidential information, so as to provide for disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care providers; 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 24-12-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of AIDS confidential information, so as to provide for disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care providers; 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 24-12-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disclosure of AIDS confidential information, is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(h.1) The Department of Public Health may disclose AIDS confidential information regarding a person who has been reported, under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (h), to be infected with HIV to a health care provider licensed pursuant to Chapter 11, 26, or 34 of Title 43 whom that person has consulted for medical treatment or advice."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Burke of the 11th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 342.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach E Bethel

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath
Henson

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock
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Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby N Davenport
Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 50, nays 1; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 342.

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

HB 246. By Representatives Golick of the 40th, Smith of the 134th, Neal of the 2nd and Shaw of the 176th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, so as to provide that the authority shall have the power to provide benefit programs to its officers, employees, and other agents, including a retirement plan and a group insurance plan; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employee Benefit Plan Council, so as to extend the option to elect coverage in the program to the authority; 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 246 (HB 246/SCSFA/2) by deleting lines 7 through 12 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: coverage in the program to the authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and

By deleting lines 37 through 44.

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Senator Jones of the 25th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 246.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach E Bethel
Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Unterman Y Wilkinson Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 47, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 246.

The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 341. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th, Ligon, Jr. of the 3rd and Crosby of the 13th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-9-36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judges of probate courts as clerks thereof, chief clerk, authority to appoint other clerks, and powers of appointed clerks, so as to repeal a population provision relative to a clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; to provide for a clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
Amend SB 341 (LC 29 5845) by replacing lines 1 through 6 with the following: To amend Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to

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probate courts, so as to repeal a population provision relative to a clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; to provide for a clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; to change provisions relating to compensation for probate judges; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
By replacing lines 9 through 11 with the following: Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probate courts, is amended in Code Section 15-9-36, relating to judges of probate courts as clerks thereof, chief clerk, authority to appoint other clerks, and powers of appointed clerks, by repealing subsection (c) and enacting a new subsection (c)
By inserting between lines 21 and 22 the following: Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-9-63, relating to schedule of minimum salaries, as follows:
"(3) The county governing authority may supplement the minimum annual salary of the judge of the probate court in such amount as it may fix from time to time; but no probate judge's compensation supplement shall be decreased during any term of office. A county governing authority shall not be required to pay a local supplement to a judge beyond the term of office for which such supplement was approved. Any prior expenditure of county funds to supplement the probate judge's salary in the manner authorized by this paragraph is ratified and confirmed. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall prohibit the General Assembly by local law from supplementing the annual salary of the probate judge."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-9-63.1, relating to compensation for services as magistrate or chief magistrate, as follows:
"(a) Beginning January 1, 2002, in any county in which the probate judge serves as chief magistrate or magistrate, he or she shall be compensated for such services based on a minimum annual amount of $11,642.54; provided, however, that compensation for a probate judge shall not be reduced during his or her term of office. A county governing authority shall not be required to pay the compensation provided by this subsection beyond the term for which such probate judge serves as a chief magistrate or magistrate."
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-9-64, relating to supplementation of minimum salaries, as follows:
"15-9-64. The amount of minimum salary provided in Code Section 15-9-63 for the judges of the probate courts of any county presently on a salary who also hold and conduct elections or are responsible for conducting elections for members of the General Assembly under any applicable general or local law of this state shall be increased by $323.59 per month. The amount of the minimum salary provided in Code Section 15-9-63 for the

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judges of the probate courts on a salary who are responsible for traffic cases under any general or local law of this state shall also be increased by $404.41 per month. A county governing authority shall not be required to pay the compensation provided by this Code section beyond the term for which such judge performs such services."

SECTION 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.
SECTION 6.

Senator Stone of the 23rd moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 341.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 50, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to SB 341.

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

SB 364. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th, Jackson of the 24th, Miller of the 49th, Crosby of the 13th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 and Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Juvenile Code and schedules, offenses, and penalties, respectively, so as to revise and

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correct errors or omissions in furtherance of the work of the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform to recommend legislation; to amend Code Section 19-7-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to in whom parental power lies and how such power may be lost, so as to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House substitute was as follows:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 and Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code and schedules, offenses, and penalties, respectively, so as to revise and correct errors or omissions in furtherance of the work of the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform to recommend legislation; to repeal portions of the Juvenile Code which conflict with other provisions of the Code; to revise definitions; to provide conformity within the Juvenile Code and with federal law; to correct cross-references; to change time frames for certain proceedings; to change provisions relating to the duties and responsibilities of a CASA; to amend Code Section 19-7-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to in whom parental power lies and how such power may be lost, so as to correct a crossreference; to revise a definition relating to purchase, possession, or having control of controlled substances or marijuana; to clarify provisions relating to earned time and parole for persons convicted of trafficking in certain drugs; to amend Code Section 29-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nomination of testamentary guardian, so as to change provisions relating to the appointment of a testamentary guardian; to provide for objections to the nomination of a testamentary guardian and procedure; to amend Code Section 53-5-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for probating a will in solemn form, so as to provide for conforming a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, is amended by revising paragraphs (5), (10), (39), subparagraph (F) of paragraph (43), (52), and (71) of Code Section 15-11-2, relating to definitions, as follows:
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(B) Aided or abetted, attempted, conspired, or solicited to commit murder or voluntary manslaughter of another child of such parent Attempted, conspired to attempt, or has subjected a child or his or her sibling to death or great bodily harm; (C) Subjected Attempted, conspired to attempt, or has subjected a child or his or her sibling to torture, chronic abuse, sexual abuse, or sexual exploitation; or (D) Committed the murder or voluntary manslaughter of his or her child's other parent or has been convicted of aiding or abetting, attempting, conspiring, or soliciting the murder or voluntary manslaughter of his or her child's other parent; (E) Committed the murder or voluntary manslaughter of another child of such parent; or (F) Committed an assault that resulted in serious bodily injury to his or her child or another child of such parent." "(10) 'Child' means any individual who is: (A) Under the age of 18 years; (B) Under the age of 17 years when alleged to have committed a delinquent act; (C) Under the age of 22 years and in the care of DFCS as a result of being adjudicated dependent before reaching 18 years of age; (D) Under the age of 23 years and eligible for and receiving independent living services through DFCS as a result of being adjudicated dependent before reaching 18 years of age; or (E) Under the age of 21 years who committed an act of delinquency before reaching the age of 17 years and who has been placed under the supervision of the court or on probation to the court for the purpose of enforcing orders of the court." "(39) 'Informal adjustment' means the disposition of a case other than by formal adjudication and disposition." "(F) Has legitimated a child pursuant to Code Section 19-7-22.1 19-7-21.1." "(52) 'Party' means the state, a child, parent, guardian, legal custodian, or other person subject to any judicial proceeding under this chapter; provided, however, that for purposes of Article Articles 5 and 6 of this chapter, only a child and the state shall be a party." "(71) 'Sibling' means a person with whom a child shares a biological father or one or both parents in common by blood, adoption, or marriage, even if the marriage was terminated by death or dissolution."
SECTION 1-2. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-5, relating to computation of time, as follows:
"(a) When a period of time measured in days, weeks, months, years, or other measurements of time except hours is prescribed for the exercise of any privilege or the discharge of any duty, the first day shall not be counted but the last day shall be counted; and, if the last day falls on a weekend, the party having such privilege or duty shall have through the following business day to exercise such privilege or discharge such duty."

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SECTION 1-3. Said chapter is further amended by revising subparagraph (F) of paragraph (1) and subparagraph (D) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 15-11-10, relating to exclusive original jurisdiction, as follows:
"(F) Has been placed under the supervision of the court or on probation to the court; provided, however, that such jurisdiction shall be for the purpose of completing, effectuating, and enforcing such supervision or a probation begun either prior to such child's seventeenth birthday if the order is entered as a disposition for an adjudication for delinquency or prior to such child's eighteenth birthday if the order is entered for an adjudication for a child in need of services;" "(D) For the termination of the legal parent-child relationship and the rights of the biological father who is not the legal father of the child in accordance with Article 2 4 of this chapter; provided, however, that such jurisdiction shall not affect the superior court's exclusive jurisdiction to terminate the legal parent-child relationship and the rights of a biological father who is not the legal father of the child as set forth in Chapters 6 through 9 of Title 19;"
SECTION 1-4. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-16, relating to commencement of proceedings, as follows:
"(3) By the filing of a petition for legitimation under Code Section 15-11-11, or in other cases by the filing of a complaint or a petition as provided in Articles 3, 4, 6, 7, 9 8, and 11 10 of this chapter."
SECTION 1-5. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new subsection to Code Section 15-11-32, relating to modification or vacation of orders, as follows:
"(g) This Code section is intended to be retroactive and shall apply to any child who is under the jurisdiction of the court at the time of a hearing, regardless of the date of the original delinquency order."
SECTION 1-6. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-11-38, relating to community based risk reduction programs, as follows:
"(c) As part of an early intervention program, the court may enter into protocol agreements with school systems within the court's jurisdiction, the county department division of family and children services, the county department of health, DJJ, any state or local department or agency, any mental health agency or institution, local physicians or health care providers, licensed counselors and social workers, and any other social service, charitable, or other entity or any other agency or individual providing educational or treatment services to families and children within the jurisdiction of the court. Such protocol agreements shall authorize the exchange of confidential information in the same manner and subject to the same restrictions, conditions, and penalties as provided in Code Section 15-11-40."

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SECTION 1-7. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (14) of subsection (c) of Code Section 15-11-105, relating to powers and duties of guardian ad litem, as follows:
"(14) Attend judicial citizen panel review hearings concerning such child and if unable to attend the hearings, forward to the panel a letter setting forth such child's status during the period since the last judicial citizen panel review and include an assessment of the DFCS permanency and treatment plans;"
SECTION 1-8. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-11-110, relating to continuance of hearing in dependency proceedings, as follows:
"(c) A stipulation between attorneys or the convenience of the parties shall not constitute good cause. Except as otherwise provided by judicial rules governing attorney conflict resolution, a pending criminal prosecution or family law matter shall not constitute good cause. The need for discovery shall not constitute good cause unless the court finds that a person or entity has failed to comply with an order for discovery."
SECTION 1-9. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (c) and (e) of Code Section 1511-135, relating to placement in eligible foster care, as follows:
"(c) An alleged dependent child may be placed in foster care only in: (1) A licensed or approved foster home or a home approved by the court which may be a public or private home or the; (2) The home of the child's noncustodial parent or; (3) The home of a relative; (4) The home of fictive kin; (2)(5) A facility operated by a licensed child welfare agency; or (3)(6) A licensed shelter care facility approved by the court."
"(e) In any case in which a child is taken into protective custody of DFCS, such child shall be placed together with his or her siblings who are also in protective custody or DFCS shall include a statement in its report and case plan of continuing efforts to place the siblings together or why such efforts are not appropriate document why such joint placement would be contrary to the safety or well-being of any of the siblings. If siblings are not placed together, DFCS shall provide for frequent visitation or other ongoing interaction between siblings, unless DFCS documents that such frequent visitation or other ongoing interaction would be contrary to the safety or well-being of any of the siblings."
SECTION 1-10. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-11-150, relating to the authority to file a petition for dependency, as follows:

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"15-11-150. A DFCS employee, a law enforcement officer, or any person who has actual knowledge of the abuse, neglect, or abandonment of a child or is informed of the abuse, neglect, or abandonment of a child that he or she believes to be truthful may make a petition alleging dependency. Such petition shall not be accepted for filing unless the court or a person authorized by the court has determined and endorsed on the petition that the filing of the petition is in the best interests of the public and such child."
SECTION 1-11. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (14) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-11-201, relating to DFCS case plan, as follows:
"(14) A recommendation for a permanency plan for such child. If, after considering reunification, adoptive placement, or permanent guardianship, DFCS recommends placement in another planned permanent living arrangement, the case plan shall include documentation of a compelling reason or reasons why reunification, termination of parental rights, adoptive placement, or permanent guardianship are is not in the child's best interests. For purposes of this paragraph, a 'compelling reason' shall have the same meaning as in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 1511-233;"
SECTION 1-12. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of Code Section 15-11-210, relating to disposition hearings, as follows:
"(1) The social study report as provided for in Code Section 15-11-191, if applicable, made by DFCS and the child adjudicated as a dependent child's proposed written case plan. The social study report and case plan shall be filed with the court not less than 48 hours before the disposition hearing;"
SECTION 1-13. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (c) through (e) of Code Section 15-11-211, relating to relative search by DFCS, as follows:
"(c) A diligent search shall be completed by DFCS before final disposition. (d)(c) All adult relatives of the alleged dependent child identified in a diligent search required by this Code section, subject to exceptions due to family or domestic violence, shall be provided with notice:
(1) Specifying that an alleged dependent child has been or is being removed from his or her parental custody; (2) Explaining the options a relative has to participate in the care and placement of the alleged dependent child and any options that may be lost by failing to respond to the notice; (3) Describing the process for becoming an approved foster family home and the additional services and supports available for children placed in approved foster homes; and

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(4) Describing any financial assistance for which a relative may be eligible. (e)(d) The diligent search required by this Code section and the notification required by subsection (d) (c) of this Code section shall be completed, documented in writing, and filed with the court within 30 days from the date on which the alleged dependent child was removed from his or her home. (f)(e) After the completion of the diligent search required by this Code section, DFCS shall have a continuing duty to search for relatives or other persons who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to a child and with whom it may be appropriate to place the alleged dependent child until such relatives or persons are found or until such child is placed for adoption unless the court excuses DFCS from conducting a diligent search."
SECTION 1-14. Said chapter is further amended by revising subparagraph (a)(2)(C) of Code Section 1511-212, relating to disposition of dependent children, as follows:
"(C) Any public agency authorized by law to receive and provide care for such child; provided, however, that for the purpose of this Code section, the term 'public agency' shall not include DJJ or DBHDD; or"
SECTION 1-15. Said chapter is further amended by revising the introductory language of subsection (c) of Code Section 15-11-216, relating to periodic review hearings, as follows:
"(c) At the initial 75 day periodic review, the court shall approve the completion of the relative search, schedule the subsequent four-month review to be conducted by the court or a citizen judicial citizen review panel, and shall determine:"
SECTION 1-16. Said chapter is further amended in Code Section 15-11-262, relating to right to attorney and appointment of guardian ad litem in termination of parental rights proceedings, by revising subsections (d) through (f) and by redesignating subsections (g) through (i) as subsections (h) through (j), respectively, as follows:
"(d) The court may shall appoint a guardian ad litem for a child in a termination proceeding at the request of such child's attorney or upon the court's own motion if it determines that a guardian ad litem is necessary to assist the court in determining the best interests of such child; provided, however, that such guardian ad litem may be the same person as the child's attorney unless or until there is a conflict of interest between the attorney's duty to such child as such child's attorney and the attorney's considered opinion of such child's best interests as guardian ad litem. (e) The court shall appoint a CASA to serve as guardian ad litem whenever possible, and a CASA may be appointed in addition to an attorney who is serving as a guardian ad litem. (e)(f) The role of a guardian ad litem in a termination of parental rights proceeding shall be the same role as provided for in all dependency proceedings under Article 3 of this chapter.

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(f)(g) If an attorney or guardian ad litem has been appointed to represent a child in a prior proceeding under this chapter, the court, when possible, shall appoint the same attorney to represent such child in any subsequent proceeding."
SECTION 1-17. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-11-265, relating to suspension of right of voluntary surrender of parental rights, as follows:
"15-11-265. Once a petition to terminate parental rights has been filed, the parent of a child adjudicated as a dependent child shall thereafter be without authority to execute an act of surrender or otherwise to affect the custody of his or her child except such parent may:
(1) Execute an act of surrender in favor of the department; and (2)(1) Consent to a judgment terminating his or her parental rights; and (2) Execute an act of surrender in favor of:
(A) A third party if all of the parties to the petition to terminate parental rights agree; or (B) The department."
SECTION 1-18. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-270, relating to venue for petition to terminate parental rights, as follows:
"(a) A proceeding under this article shall be commenced in: (1) In the county that has jurisdiction over the related dependency proceedings; (2) In the county in which a child legally resides; (3) In the county in which a child is present when the termination proceeding is commenced if such child is present without his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian; or (4) In the county where the acts underlying the petition to terminate parental rights are alleged to have occurred."
SECTION 1-19. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 15-11-280, relating to the petition for termination of parental rights and putative fathers, as follows:
"(d) When a petition to terminate parental rights seeks termination of the rights of a biological father who is not the legal father and who has not surrendered his rights to his child, the petition shall include a certificate from the putative father registry disclosing the name, address, and social security number of any registrant acknowledging paternity of the child named in the petition or indicating the possibility of paternity of a child of the child's mother for a period beginning no more than two years immediately preceding such child's date of birth. The certificate shall document a search of the registry on or after before the date of the filing of the petition and shall include a statement that the registry is current as to filings of registrants as of the date of the petition or as of a date later than the date of the petition."

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SECTION 1-20. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 15-11-282, relating to service of summons, as follows:
"(e)(1) Service by publication shall be made once a week for four consecutive weeks in the legal organ of the county where the petition to terminate parental rights has been filed and of the county of the biological father's last known address. Service shall be deemed complete upon the date of the last publication. (2) When served by publication, the notice shall contain the names of the parties, except that the anonymity of a child shall be preserved by the use of appropriate initials, and the date the petition to terminate parental rights was filed. The notice shall indicate the general nature of the allegations and where a copy of the petition to terminate parental rights can be obtained and require the party to be served by publication to appear before the court at the time fixed to answer the allegations of the petition to terminate parental rights. (3) The petition to terminate parental rights shall be available to the parent party whose rights are sought to be terminated free of charge from the court during business hours or, upon request, shall be mailed to such parent party. (4) Within 15 days after the filing of the order of service by publication, the clerk of court shall mail a copy of the notice, a copy of the order of service by publication, and a copy of the petition to terminate parental rights to the absent parent's party's last known address."
SECTION 1-21. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-11-283, relating to notice to fathers, as follows:
"15-11-283. (a) Unless he has surrendered all parental rights to his child, a summons shall be served on the legal father of a child named in the petition brought pursuant to this article or in the same manner as set forth in Code Section 15-11-282 on the biological father:
(1) Whose paternity has been previously established in a judicial proceeding to which the father was a party; (2) Whose identity is known to the petitioner or the petitioner's attorney; (3) Who is a registrant on the putative father registry and has acknowledged paternity of the child named in the petition brought pursuant to this article; (4) Who is a registrant on the putative father registry who has indicated possible paternity of the child named in the petition brought pursuant to this article that was born to such child's mother during a period beginning no more than two years immediately preceding such child's date of birth; or (5) Who, if the court finds from the evidence including but not limited to the affidavit of the mother of a child named in the petition brought pursuant to this article, has performed any of the following acts:
(A) Lived with such child; (B) Contributed to such child's support;

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(C) Made any attempt to legitimate such child; or (D) Provided support or medical care for such mother either during her pregnancy or during her hospitalization for the birth of such child. (b) Notice shall be given to the biological father or legal father by the following methods: (1) If the biological father or legal father is within this state and can be found, the summons shall be served upon him personally as soon as possible and least 30 days before the termination of parental rights hearing; (2) If the biological father or legal father is outside this state but his address is known or can be ascertained with due diligence, service of summons shall be made at least 30 days before the termination of parental rights hearing either by delivering a copy to him personally or by mailing a copy to him by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested; or (3) If, after due diligence, the biological father or legal father to be served with summons cannot be found and his address cannot be ascertained, whether he is within or outside this state, the court may order service of summons upon him by publication. The termination of parental rights hearing shall not be earlier than 31 days after the date of the last publication. Service by publication shall be as follows: (A) Service by publication shall be made once a week for four consecutive weeks in the legal organ of the county where the petition to terminate parental rights has been filed and of the county of the biological father's last known address. Service shall be deemed complete upon the date of the last publication; (B) When served by publication, the notice shall contain the names of the parties, except that the anonymity of a child shall be preserved by the use of appropriate initials, and the date the petition to terminate parental rights was filed. The notice shall indicate the general nature of the allegations and where a copy of the petition to terminate parental rights can be obtained and require the biological father or legal father to appear before the court at the time fixed to answer the allegations of the petition to terminate parental rights; (C) The petition to terminate parental rights shall be available to the biological father or legal father whose rights are sought to be terminated free of charge from the court during business hours or, upon request, shall be mailed to the biological father or legal father; and (D) Within 15 days after the filing of the order of service by publication, the clerk of court shall mail a copy of the notice, a copy of the order of service by publication, and a copy of the petition to terminate parental rights to the biological father's or legal father's last known address. (c)(b) The notice shall advise the biological father who is not the legal father that he may lose all rights to the child named in a petition brought pursuant to this article and will not be entitled to object to the termination of his rights to such child unless, within 30 days of receipt of notice, he files: (1) A petition to legitimate such child; and (2) Notice of the filing of the petition to legitimate with the court in which the

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termination of parental rights proceeding is pending. (d)(c) If the identity of the biological father whose rights are sought to be terminated is not known to the petitioner or the petitioner's attorney and the biological father would not be entitled to notice in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section, then it shall be rebuttably presumed that he is not entitled to notice of the proceedings. The court shall be authorized to require the mother to execute an affidavit supporting the presumption or show cause before the court if she refuses. Absent evidence rebutting the presumption, no further inquiry or notice shall be required by the court, and the court may enter an order terminating the rights of the biological father. (e)(d) The court may enter an order terminating all the parental rights of a biological father, including any right to object thereafter to such proceedings:
(1) Who fails to file a timely petition to legitimate the child named in a petition brought pursuant to this article and notice in accordance with subsection (c) (b) of this Code section; (2) Whose petition to legitimate is subsequently dismissed for failure to prosecute; or (3) Whose petition to legitimate does not result in a court order finding that he is the legal father of the child named in a petition brought pursuant to this article."
SECTION 1-22. Said chapter is further amended by revising Part 4 of Article 4, relating to hearings in termination of parental rights cases, by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-11-304. Except as provided in this Code section, hearings to terminate parental rights shall be conducted in accordance with Title 24. Testimony or other evidence relevant to determining whether a statutory ground for termination of parental rights exists may not be excluded on any ground of privilege, except in the case of:
(1) Communications between a party and his or her attorney; and (2) Confessions or communications between a priest, rabbi, or duly ordained minister or similar functionary and his or her confidential communicant."
SECTION 1-23. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-11-322, relating to continuing court review when a child is not adopted, as follows:
"15-11-322. (a) If a petition seeking the adoption of a child whose parents have had their parental rights terminated or surrendered is not filed within six months after the date of the disposition order, the court shall then, and at least every six months thereafter so long as such child remains unadopted, review the circumstances of such child to determine what efforts have been made to assure that such child will be adopted. The court shall:
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(3) Enter such orders as it deems necessary to further adoption or if appropriate, other permanency options, including, but not limited to, another placement. (b) In those cases in which a child whose parents have had their parental rights terminated or surrendered was placed with a guardian, within 60 days after such appointment and within 60 days after each anniversary date of such appointment, the guardian shall file with the court a personal status report of such child which shall include: (1) A description of such child's general condition, changes since the last report, and such child's needs; (2) All addresses of such child during the reporting period and the living arrangements of such child for all addresses; and (3) Recommendations for any modification of the guardianship order."
SECTION 1-24. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 1511-390, relating to filing of a complaint for a child in need of services, as follows:
"(a) A complaint alleging a child is a child in need of services may be filed by a parent, guardian, or legal custodian, DFCS, a school official, made by any person, including a law enforcement officer, a guardian ad litem, or an attorney who has knowledge of the facts alleged or is informed and believes that such facts are true. (b) The complaint shall set forth plainly and with particularity:
(1) The name, date of birth, and residence address of the child alleged to be a child in need of services; (2) The facts alleging why the court has jurisdiction of the complaint; (3) The reasons why the complaint is in the best interests of the child and the public; (2)(4) The names and residence addresses of the parent, guardian, or legal custodian, any other family members, or any other individuals living within such child's home; (3)(5) The name of any public institution or agency having the responsibility or ability to supply services alleged to be needed by such child; and (4)(6) Whether any of the matters required by this subsection are unknown."
SECTION 1-25. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-400, relating to child in need of services and time limitations for continued custody, as follows:
"(a) The continued custody hearing for a child alleged to be a child in need of services shall be held promptly and no later than:
(1) Twenty-four hours, excluding weekends and holidays, Seventy-two hours after such child is taken into temporary custody if he or she is being held in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility; or (2) Seventy-two hours, excluding weekends and holidays, Five days after such child is placed in foster care, provided that, if the five-day time frame expires on a weekend or legal holiday, the hearing shall be held on the next day which is not a weekend or legal holiday."

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SECTION 1-26. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (b) through (g) of Code Section 15-11-402, relating to the right to an attorney and appointment of a guardian ad litem, as follows:
"(b) The court shall appoint a CASA to act as a guardian ad litem whenever possible, and a CASA may be appointed in addition to an attorney who is serving as a guardian ad litem. (c)(b) The court may appoint a guardian ad litem for a child alleged to be a child in need of services at the request of such child's attorney or upon the court's own motion if it determines that a guardian ad litem is necessary to assist the court in determining the best interests of such child; provided, however, that such guardian ad litem may be the same person as the child's attorney unless or until there is a conflict of interest between the attorney's duty to such child as such child's attorney and the attorney's considered opinion of such child's best interests as guardian ad litem. (d)(c) The role of a guardian ad litem in a proceeding for a child in need of services shall be the same role as provided for in all dependency proceedings under Article 3 of this chapter. (e)(d) If an attorney or a guardian ad litem has previously been appointed for a child in a dependency or delinquency proceeding, the court, when possible, shall appoint the same attorney or guardian ad litem for a child alleged to be a child in need of services. (f)(e) An attorney appointed to represent a child in a proceeding for a child in need of services shall continue representation in any subsequent appeals unless excused by the court. (g)(f) A child alleged to be a child in need of services shall be informed of his or her right to an attorney at or prior to the first court proceeding for a child in need of services. A child alleged to be a child in need of services shall be given an opportunity to:
(1) Obtain and employ an attorney of his or her own choice; or (2) To obtain a court appointed attorney if the court determines that such child is an indigent person."
SECTION 1-27. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-11-410, relating to taking a child into temporary custody, and adding a new subsection to read as follows:
"(c) A person taking a child into temporary custody shall deliver such child, with all reasonable speed and without first taking such child elsewhere, to a medical facility if he or she is believed to suffer from a serious physical condition or illness which requires prompt treatment and, upon delivery, shall promptly contact a juvenile court intake officer. Immediately upon being notified by the person taking such child into custody, the (d) As soon as a juvenile court intake officer is notified that a child has been taken into temporary custody, such juvenile court intake officer shall administer a detention

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assessment and determine if such child should be released, remain in temporary custody, or be brought before the court."
SECTION 1-28. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 15-11-411, relating to taking a child into temporary custody, as follows:
"(c) If a parent, guardian, or legal custodian has not assumed custody of his or her child at the end of the 12 hour period described in subsection (a) of this Code section, the court shall be notified and shall place such child in the least restrictive placement consistent with such child's needs for protection or control in. In making its determination of placement, the court should consider the following placement options:
(1) In the custody of such child's parents, guardian, or legal custodian upon such person's promise to bring such child before the court when requested by the court; provided, however, that if such placement is not available, such child shall be placed in (2) In the custody of DFCS which shall promptly arrange for foster care of such child; (3) In a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility in accordance with Code Section 15-11-412; or (4) In any other court-approved placement that is not a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility."
SECTION 1-29. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-11-413, relating to continued custody hearings, as follows:
"15-11-413. (a) If a child alleged to be a child in need of services is being held in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility, a continued custody hearing shall be held within 72 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. If such hearing is not held within the time specified, such child shall be released from temporary detention in accordance with subsection (c) of Code Section 15-11-411 and with authorization of the detaining authority. (b) If a child alleged to be a child in need of services is not being held in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility and has not been released to the custody of such child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian, a hearing shall be held promptly and not later than five days within 72 hours, excluding weekends and holidays, after such child is placed in foster care, provided that, if the five-day time frame expires on a weekend or legal holiday, the hearing shall be held on the next day which is not a weekend or legal holiday. (c) At the commencement of a continued custody hearing, the court shall inform the parties of:
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(3) The possible consequences or dispositions that may apply to such child's case following adjudication; and (4) Their due process rights, including the right to an attorney and to an appointed attorney; the privilege against self-incrimination; that he or she may remain silent and that anything said may be used against him or her; the right to confront anyone who testifies against him or her and to cross-examine any persons who appear to testify against him or her; the right to testify and to compel other witnesses to attend and testify in his or her own behalf; the right to a speedy adjudication hearing; and the right to appeal and be provided with a transcript for such purpose."
SECTION 1-30. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-11-414, relating to continued custody hearing and findings, as follows:
"15-11-414. (a) At the commencement of a continued custody hearing, the court shall inform the parties of:
(1) The nature of the allegations; (2) The nature of the proceedings; (3) The possible consequences or dispositions that may apply to such child's case following adjudication; and (4) Their due process rights, including the right to an attorney and to an appointed attorney; the privilege against self-incrimination; that he or she may remain silent and that anything said may be used against him or her; the right to confront anyone who testifies against him or her and to cross-examine any persons who appear to testify against him or her; the right to testify and to compel other witnesses to attend and testify in his or her own behalf; the right to a speedy adjudication hearing; and the right to appeal and be provided with a transcript for such purpose. (a)(b) At a continued custody hearing, the court shall determine whether there is probable cause to believe that a child has committed a status offense or is otherwise a child in need of services and that continued custody is necessary. (b)(c) If the court determines there is probable cause to believe that a child has committed a status offense or is otherwise in need of services, the court may order that such child: (1) Be released to the custody of his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian; or (2) Be placed in the least restrictive placement consistent with such child's need for protection and control as authorized by Code Section 15-11-411 and in accordance with Code Section 15-11-415. (c)(d) If the court determines there is probable cause to believe that such child has committed a status offense or is otherwise in need of services, the court shall: (1) Refer such child and his or her family for a community based risk reduction program; or (2) Order that a petition for a child in need of services be filed and set a date for an adjudication hearing.

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(d)(e) Following a continued custody hearing, the court may detain a child alleged to be a child in need of services in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility for up to 72 24 hours, excluding weekends and legal holidays, only for the purpose of providing adequate time to arrange for an appropriate alternative placement pending the adjudication hearing. (e)(f) All orders shall contain written findings as to the form or conditions of a child's release. If a child alleged to be a child in need of services cannot be returned to the custody of his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian at the continued custody hearing, the court shall state the facts upon which the continued custody is based. The court shall make the following findings of fact referencing any and all evidence relied upon to make its determinations:
(1) Whether continuation in the home of such child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian is contrary to such child's welfare; and (2) Whether reasonable efforts have been made to safely maintain such child in the home of his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian and to prevent or eliminate the need for removal from such home. Such finding shall be made at the continued custody hearing if possible but in no case later than 60 days following such child's removal from his or her home."
SECTION 1-31. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a), (e), and (f) of Code Section 15-11-415, relating to detention decisions and findings, as follows:
"(a) Restraints on the freedom of a child prior to adjudication shall be imposed only when there is probable cause to believe that a child committed the act of which he or she is accused, there is clear and convincing evidence that such child's freedom should be restrained, that no less restrictive alternatives will suffice, and:
(1) Such child's detention or care is required to reduce the likelihood that he or she may inflict serious bodily harm on others during the interim period; or (2) Such child's detention is necessary to secure his or her presence in court to protect the jurisdiction and processes of the court; or (3) An order for such child's detention has been made by the court." "(e) Before entering an order authorizing detention, the court shall determine whether a child's continuation in his or her home is contrary to his or her welfare and whether there are available services that would prevent or eliminate the need for detention. The court shall make such determination on a case-by-case basis and shall make written findings of fact referencing any and all evidence relied upon in reaching its decision. (f) If a child alleged to be a child in need of services can remain in the custody of his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian through the provision of services to prevent the need for removal, the court shall order that such services shall be provided."
SECTION 1-32. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-11-420, relating to the authority to file a petition for a child in need of services, as follows:

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"15-11-420. A petition alleging that a child is a child in need of services may be made by any person, including filed by a parent, a guardian, a legal custodian, a law enforcement officer, a guardian ad litem, or an attorney who has knowledge of the facts alleged or is informed and believes that such facts are true. Such petition shall not be filed accepted for filing unless the court or a person authorized by the court has determined and endorsed on the petition that the filing of the petition is in the best interests of the public and such child."
SECTION 1-33. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-441, relating to an adjudication hearing for a child in need of services, as follows:
"(a) If a child alleged to be a child in need of services is in continued custody but not in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility, the adjudication hearing shall be scheduled to be held no later than ten days after the filing of the petition seeking an adjudication that such child is a child in need of services. If such child is not in continued custody, the adjudication hearing shall be scheduled to be held no later than 60 days after the filing of such petition."
SECTION 1-34. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-442, relating to disposition hearings for a child in need of services, as follows:
"(a) If the court finds that a child is a child in need of services, a final disposition hearing shall be held and completed within 60 30 days of the conclusion of the adjudication hearing if the final disposition hearing is not held in conjunction with such adjudication hearing."
SECTION 1-35. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-443, relating to the duration of disposition orders, as follows:
"(1) A hearing is held prior to the expiration of the order upon motion of DFCS, DJJ, the prosecuting attorney petitioner, or on the court's own motion;"
SECTION 1-36. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 15-11-476, relating to appointment of a guardian ad litem in delinquency cases, as follows:
"15-11-476. (a) The court shall appoint a CASA to act as a guardian ad litem whenever possible, and a CASA may be appointed in addition to an attorney who is serving as a guardian ad litem. (b) The court shall appoint a separate guardian ad litem whenever:
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(2) It appears to the court that a parent, guardian, or legal custodian of an alleged delinquent child is incapable or unwilling to make decisions in the best interests of such child with respect to proceedings under this article such that there may be a conflict of interest between such child and his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian; or (3) The court finds that it is otherwise in a child's best interests to do so. (c)(b) The role of a guardian ad litem in a delinquency proceeding shall be the same role as provided for in all dependency proceedings under Article 3 of this chapter. (d)(c) In Neither a child's attorney in a delinquency proceeding, nor his or her a child's parent, guardian, or legal custodian, or attorney shall not prohibit or impede the child's guardian ad litem's access to such child by the guardian ad litem."
SECTION 1-37. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (e) of Code Section 15-11-450, relating to comprehensive services plan for child found unrestorably incompetent to proceed, as follows:
"(3) If such child's evaluation recommends inpatient treatment, certification by such plan manager that such child is mentally ill or developmentally disabled and meets the requirements for civil commitment pursuant to Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 37 and that all other appropriate community based treatment options have been exhausted; and"
SECTION 1-38. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 15-11-451, relating to hearing on a mental health plan, as follows:
"(d) If, during the comprehensive services plan hearing or any subsequent review hearing, the court determines that a child meets criteria is mentally ill or developmentally disabled and meets the requirements for civil commitment pursuant to Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 37, such child may be committed to an appropriate treatment setting."
SECTION 1-39. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 15-11-511, relating to arraignment and admissions at arraignment, as follows:
"(b) The court may accept an admission at arraignment and may proceed immediately to disposition if a child is represented by counsel at arraignment or if. If a child's liberty is not in jeopardy, he or she may waive the right to counsel at arraignment. A child represented by counsel or whose liberty is not in jeopardy may make a preliminary statement indicating whether he or she plans to admit or deny the allegations of the complaint at the adjudication hearing, but the. The court shall not accept an admission from a child whose liberty is in jeopardy and who is unrepresented by counsel."

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SECTION 1-40. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-531, relating to service of summons for adjudication hearings, as follows:
"(a) If a party to be served with a summons is within this state and can be found, the summons shall be served upon him or her personally as soon as possible and at least 24 72 hours before the adjudication hearing."
SECTION 1-41. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 15-11-532, relating to sanctions for failure to obey a summons, as follows:
"(d) If there is sworn testimony that a child 14 years of age but not yet less than 16 years of age willfully refuses to appear at a hearing on a petition alleging delinquency after being ordered to so appear, the court may issue a bench warrant requiring that such child be brought before the court and the court may enter any order authorized by the provisions of Code Section 15-11-31."
SECTION 1-42. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-566, relating to dismissal order upon transfer to superior court, as follows:
"(a) If the court decides to transfer a child for trial in superior court, it shall dismiss the juvenile court petition alleging delinquency for the offense or offenses being transferred, set forth the offense or offenses which are being transferred, and make the following findings of fact in its dismissal order:
(1) That the court had jurisdiction of the cause and the parties; (2) That the child subject to transfer was represented by an attorney; and (3) That the hearing was held in the presence of the child subject to transfer and his or her attorney."
SECTION 1-43. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-582, relating to adjudication hearings in delinquency cases and time limitations, as follows:
"(a) The court shall fix a time for the adjudication hearing. If an alleged delinquent child is in detention, the hearing shall be scheduled to be held no later than ten days after the filing of the delinquency petition. If a child is not in detention, the hearing shall be scheduled to be held no later than 60 days after the filing of such petition."
SECTION 1-44. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (c), (d), and (h) of Code Section 15-11-602, relating to the disposition of persons adjudicated for class A or class B designated felony acts, as follows:
"(c) An order for a child adjudicated for a class A designated felony act placing such child in restrictive custody shall provide that:
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(2) Such child shall be confined for a period set by the order in a secure residential facility, except as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section. All time spent in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility shall be counted toward the confinement period set by the order; (3) After a period of confinement set by the court, such child shall be placed under intensive supervision not to exceed 12 months; (4) Such child shall not be released from intensive supervision unless by court order; and (5) All home visits shall be carefully arranged and monitored by DJJ personnel while such child is placed in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility. (d) An order for a child adjudicated for a class B designated felony act placing such child in restrictive custody shall provide that: (1) Such child shall be placed in DJJ custody for an initial period of up to 36 months; provided, however, that not more than 18 months of such custodial period shall be spent in restrictive custody; (2) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, if such child is classified as moderate risk or high risk, he or she shall be confined for a period set by the order in a secure residential facility for half of the period of restrictive custody and the other half of the period of restrictive custody may, at the discretion of DJJ, be spent in a nonsecure residential facility. All time spent in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility shall be counted toward the confinement period set by the order; (3) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, if such child is classified as low risk, he or she shall be confined for a period set by the order in a nonsecure residential facility. All time spent in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility subsequent to the date of the disposition hearing and prior to placement in a nonsecure residential facility shall be counted toward the confinement period set by the order; (4) Such child shall be placed under intensive supervision not to exceed six months either after a period of confinement set by the court or as an initial period of supervision; (5) Such child shall not be released from intensive supervision unless by court order; and (6) All home visits shall be carefully arranged and monitored by DJJ personnel while a child is placed in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility." "(h) The court shall identify the school last attended by a child adjudicated for a class A designated felony act or class B designated felony act and the school which such child intends to attend and shall transmit a copy of the adjudication to the principals of both schools within 15 30 days of the adjudication. Such information shall be subject to notification, distribution, and other requirements as provided in Code Section 20-2671."

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SECTION 1-45. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-604, relating to credit for time served, as follows:
"(a) A child adjudicated to have committed a delinquent act shall be given credit for each day spent in a secure residential facility, or a nonsecure residential facility, or any institution or facility for the treatment or examination of a physical or mental disability awaiting adjudication, pending disposition and for each day spent in a secure residential facility or nonsecure residential facility in connection with and resulting from a court order entered in the proceedings for which the disposition was imposed and in any institution or facility for treatment or examination of a physical or mental disability. Such credit shall be applied toward the child's disposition."
SECTION 1-46. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 15-11-656, relating to disposition of incompetent child, as follows:
"(d) All court orders determining incompetency shall include specific written findings by the court as to the nature of the incompetency and the mandated outpatient competency remediation services. If such child is in an out-of-home placement, the court shall specify the type of competency remediation services to be performed at such child's location. A child may be placed in a secure treatment facility or crisis stabilization unit, as such term is defined in Code Section 37-1-29, or a psychiatric residential treatment facility operated by DBHDD or other program, not to include DJJ facilities, if the court makes a finding by clear and convincing evidence that:
(1) A child is mentally ill or developmentally disabled and meets the requirements for civil commitment pursuant to Chapters 3 and 4 of Title 37; and (2) All available less restrictive alternatives, including treatment in community residential facilities or community settings which would offer an opportunity for improvement of a child's condition, are inappropriate."
SECTION 1-47. Code Section 19-7-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to in whom parental power lies and how such power may be lost, is amended by revising paragraph (8) of subsection (b) as follows:
"(8) A superior court order terminating parental rights of the legal father or the biological father who is not the legal father of the child in a petition for legitimation, a petition to establish paternity, a divorce proceeding, or a custody proceeding pursuant to this chapter or Chapter 6 5, 8, or 9 of this title, provided that such termination is in the best interest of such child; and provided, further, that this paragraph shall not apply to such termination when a child has been adopted or is conceived by artificial insemination as set forth in Code Section 19-7-21 or when an embryo is adopted as set forth in Article 2 of Chapter 8 of this title."

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PART II SECTION 2-1.
Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to schedules, offenses, and penalties, is amended by revising subsection (m) of Code Section 16-13-30, relating to purchase, possession, manufacture, distribution, or sale of controlled substances or marijuana and penalties, as follows:
"(m) As used in this Code section, the term 'solid substance' means a substance that is not in a liquid or gas form. Such term shall include tablets, pills, capsules, caplets, powder, crystal, or any variant of such items."
SECTION 2-2. Said part is further amended by revising subsection (i) of Code Section 16-13-31, relating to trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana, or methamphetamine and penalties, as follows:
"(i) Notwithstanding Code Section 16-13-2, any sentence imposed pursuant to subsection (g) of this Code section shall not be reduced by any earned time, early release, work release, leave, or other sentence-reducing measures under programs administered by the Department of Corrections, the effect of which would be to reduce the period of incarceration ordered by the sentencing court or any form of pardon, parole, or commutation of sentence by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; provided, however, that during the final year of incarceration, a defendant so sentenced shall be eligible to be considered for participation in a Department of Corrections administered transitional center or work release program."
SECTION 2-3. Said part is further amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 16-13-31.1, relating to trafficking in ecstasy, sentencing, and variation, as follows:
"(e) Notwithstanding Code Section 16-13-2, any sentence imposed pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall not be reduced by any earned time, early release, work release, leave, or other sentence-reducing measures under programs administered by the Department of Corrections, the effect of which would be to reduce the period of incarceration ordered by the sentencing court or any form of pardon, parole, or commutation of sentence by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles; provided, however, that during the final year of incarceration, a defendant so sentenced shall be eligible to be considered for participation in a Department of Corrections administered transitional center or work release program."
PART III SECTION 3-1.
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Code Section 16-13-30, relating to purchase, possession, manufacture, distribution, or sale of controlled substances or marijuana and penalties, as follows:
"(m) As used in this Code section, the term 'solid substance' means a substance that is not in a liquid or gas form. Such term shall include tablets, pills, capsules, caplets, powder, crystal, or any variant of such items."
PART IV SECTION 4-1.
Code Section 29-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nomination of testamentary guardian, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b)(1) Unless the minor has another living parent, upon probate of the minor's parent's will, letters of guardianship shall be issued to the individual nominated in the will who shall serve as testamentary guardian without notice or a hearing provided that the individual is willing to serve and no objection is filed. If a timely objection is filed, letters of guardianship shall only be issued after a hearing held pursuant to paragraph (4) of this subsection. (2) At the time such will is offered for probate, notice of the testamentary guardianship shall be served by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, to the minor child's adult siblings and grandparents. If such child does not have adult siblings or grandparents, such notice shall be served on such child's great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, great aunts, or great uncles, insofar as any such relative exists. (3) Any person who receives a notice pursuant to this subsection and objects to the appointment of the nominated testamentary guardian shall file an objection with the court within ten days of being served with notice. Such objection shall include allegations and facts with reasonable specificity stating why the nominated testamentary guardian is unfit to serve. (4) If a timely objection is filed, the court shall conduct an expedited hearing within 30 days of the date of the filing of the last objection. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with Code Section 29-2-14. The court shall award the letters of guardianship to the nominated testamentary guardian unless the objecting party establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the nominated testamentary guardian is unfit to serve as testamentary guardian. (5) Any proceeding relating to the appointment of a testamentary guardian shall not affect or delay the probating of a will."
SECTION 4-2. Code Section 53-5-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the procedure for probating a will in solemn form, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) The petition to probate a will in solemn form shall set forth the full name, the place of domicile, and the date of death of the testator; the mailing address of the

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petitioner; the names, ages or majority status, and addresses of the surviving spouse and of all the other heirs, stating their relationship to the testator; and whether, to the knowledge of the petitioner, any other proceedings with respect to the probate of another purported will of the testator are pending in this state and, if so, the names and addresses of the propounders and the names, addresses, and ages or majority status of the beneficiaries under the other purported will. If a testamentary guardian is being appointed in accordance with subsection (b) of Code Section 29-2-4, the names and mailing addresses of any persons required to be served with notice pursuant to such Code section shall be provided by the petitioner. In the event full particulars are lacking, the petition shall state the reasons for any omission. The petition shall conclude with a prayer for issuance of letters testamentary. If all of the heirs acknowledge service of the petition and notice and shall in their acknowledgment assent thereto, and if there are no other proceedings pending in this state with respect to the probate of another purported will of the decedent, the will may be probated and letters testamentary thereupon may issue without further delay; provided, however, that letters of guardianship shall only be issued in accordance with Code Section 29-2-4."

PART V SECTION 5-1.

Parts I and II and this part of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval, Part III of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014, and Part IV of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015. Sections 2-2 and 2-3 of Part II of this Act shall apply to any sentence imposed on or after July 1, 2013.

SECTION 5-2. 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 364.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack
Hill, Judson Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate

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Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Thompson, B Thompson, C Thompson, S
Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 48, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 364.

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

SR 788. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Crane of the 28th, Dugan of the 30th, Carter of the 1st and Jones of the 25th:

A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Appling County, Chatham County, Cobb County, Columbia County, Dade County, Fulton County, Liberty County, Meriwether County, Monroe County, Rabun County, Toombs County, Troup County, Troup County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House substitute was as follows:

A RESOLUTION

Authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Appling County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Baldwin County and in Baldwin and Wilkinson counties; authorizing the leasing and conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Chatham County; authorizing the leasing of certain state owned real property located in Cobb County; authorizing the leasing of certain state owned real property located in Columbia County; authorizing the ratification of 2012 Resolution Act No. 759 (H.R. 1376) of an exchange of certain state owned real property located in Dade County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned and real property located in DeKalb County; authorizing the conveyance and leasing of, and easements upon, certain state owned real property located in Fulton County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Liberty County; authorizing the conveyance and leasing of certain state owned real property located in Meriwether County; authorizing the leasing of certain state owned real property located in Monroe County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state

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owned real property located in Muscogee County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Rabun County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Spalding County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Tattnall County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Toombs County; authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Troup County; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Appling County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that parcel or tract being approximately 7.162 acres of state property lying and being in Land Lot 191, 2nd Land District, Appling County, Georgia, acquired by virtue of General Warranty Deed between Appling County, Georgia, as the Grantor, and the State of Georgia as the Grantee, dated March 5, 2008, for consideration of $10.00 as recorded in Deed Book 442, Pages 487-489 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission inventoried as Real Property Record (RPR) # 010485, and accompanying Plat recorded in Plat Book 19, Page 1 in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, entitled, "SURVEY FOR: GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION BY MERLIN J. TOMBERLIN & ASSOC. DATED 05/05/07"; and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission; and (3) Said parcel or tract is under the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia as the former site of Baxley Armory Tract of Altamaha Technical College; and (4) By letter of September 11, 2013, the Chairman of the Development Authority of Appling County requested that the improved property be conveyed to the Authority when surplus to the State's use; and (5) By resolution dated September 5, 2013, the Technical College System of Georgia declared the property surplus to its current and future needs, and resolved to surplus the above described improved property; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Baldwin County, Georgia; and (2) Said property is all that parcel or tract being approximately 2,134 acres of state property being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission and inventoried as Central State Hospital campus/Property ID # 51710 as of February 3, 2014, less and except approximately 272 acres described in Paragraph 3 below, and including three facilities previously known as Rivers State Prison, Scott State Prison, and Mens State Prison, no longer operated by the Georgia Department of Corrections and surplus to its needs; and

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(3) Certain improved parcels or tracts under the custody of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities will be retained totaling approximately 239 acres, [parcels or tracts commonly known as Allen (containing approximately 5.0 acres), Chapel #4 (containing approximately 1.0 acre), CSH Police Department (containing approximately 3.0 acres), Kidd (containing approximately 8.0 acres), Dental Clinic (containing approximately 4.0 acres), EWAC (containing approximately 54 acres), Gas Station (containing approximately 2.0 acres), Greenhouse (containing approximately 6.0 acres), House #10 (containing approximately 3.0 acres), Lawrence (containing approximately 10.0 acres), New Directions Industries (NDI) (containing approximately 2.0 acres), Cook Building Facility ([containing] approximately 63 acres); Recycling Center (containing approximately 2.0 acres), Water Tank (containing approximately 1.0 acre), and the Georgia Department of Corrections' Colony Farms (Georgia Correctional Industries) (containing approximately 109 acres)], which the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities will continue to operate, 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 (4) The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities stated that the property in Paragraph 2 above is surplus to the state's use and needs; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain parcels of real property located in Baldwin and Wilkinson counties, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all those tracts or parcels of land lying and being in Land Lots 201, 214, 215, 224, and 225, 5th Land District, 1714th G.M.D., Baldwin County, Georgia, and Land Lot 201, 5th Land District, 328th G.M.D., Wilkinson County, Georgia, containing approximately 477 acres, as shown on two plats of survey entitled Survey Property for the Fall Line Regional Development Authority, dated October 31, 2006, and October 18, 2006, and being tracts C and E (Baldwin County) and tracts A and F (Wilkinson County), prepared by Byron L. Farmer, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor #1679, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission, and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and (3) Said tracts or parcels are a portion of Bartram Forest now under the custody of the Georgia Forestry Commission; and (4) The Georgia Department of Transportation intends to construct the "Fall Line Freeway" which will bisect Bartram Forest, and the Fall Line Regional Development Authority is desirous of constructing an industrial park at the intersection of U.S. Highway 441 and said Fall Line Freeway; and (5) It has been determined that the development of said industrial park on the abovedescribed property would be of great economic benefit to the citizens of Baldwin and

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Wilkinson counties as well as the state; and (6) The State Forestry Commission, by letter from the director dated September 21, 2005, agrees to the conveyance to the Fall Line Regional Development Authority with the provision that State Forestry Commission retains timber rights on the 477 +/- acre tracts or parcels for management and harvesting until such time as the actual conversion of the land use; and (7) It would be in the best interest of the State of Georgia to convey the abovedescribed property to the Fall Line Regional Development Authority for fair market value; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain tract or parcel of improved real property located in Chatham County, Georgia; (2) Said real property is all that certain lot, tract, or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the 6th G.M. District of Chatham County, Georgia, consisting of 2.232 acres of land more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at a point located at the southwest corner of the intersection of the rights-of-way of Eisenhower and Seawright Drives; running thence south 17 30' west, along the west edge of the right-of-way of Seawright Drive, for a distance of 300 feet to a concrete monument, being the point of beginning; continuing thence south 17 30' west along the west edge of the right-of-way of Seawright Drive for a distance of 50 feet to a point; running thence north 72 30' west for a distance of 179.95 feet to a point; running thence south 86 56' 30" west for a distance of 85.44 feet to a point; running thence south 17 30' west for a distance of 160 feet to a concrete monument; running thence north 72 30' west for a distance of 346 feet to a concrete monument; running thence north 17 30' east for a distance of 240 feet to a concrete monument; running thence south 72 30' east for a distance of 346 feet to a concrete monument; continuing thence south 72 30' east for a distance of 259.95 feet to a concrete monument and the point of beginning; said 2.232 acre tract being also shown as a 1.906 acre tract plus a.326 acre tract on a certain survey plat dated June 14, 1974 and revised September 16, 1974 prepared by Barrett & Exley, Inc. for the State of Georgia - Department of Human Resources, a copy of said plat being hereto attached and a copy being recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Chatham County, Georgia in Plat or Map Record Book Y, Folio 61; said plat by reference being incorporated herein and made a part hereof. The above described tract being a portion of the property conveyed by deed dated May 18, 1959 from Chatham County, Georgia, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, through the Commissioners of Chatham County, Georgia, and ex-officio Judges thereof to Chatham Chapter, Georgia Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Incorporated, a Georgia corporation, with offices in Savannah, Georgia; said deed, with a resolution attached, being recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Chatham County, Georgia in Deed Record Book 72 K's, Folio 264;

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(3) Said property is under the custody of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; (4) Said parcel is currently rented to Coastal Center for Developmental Services, Inc.; (5) Coastal Center for Developmental Services, Inc., is desirous of leasing the abovedescribed state property; and (6) The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities has no objection to the leasing of the above-described property.
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Chatham County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that parcel or tract lying and being in the 8th Georgia Militia District of Chatham County and is more particularly described as an approximately 0.432 of an acre portion of approximately 54 acres of state property acquired from the City of Savannah and the Savannah Airport Commission for the Coastal State Prison, dated February 27, 1976, and inventoried as Real Property Record # 06203 in the offices of the State Properties Commission and accompanying plat as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 109 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Chatham County, and may be more particularly described on an engineered drawing or 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 0.432 of an acre property is in the custody of the Georgia Department of Corrections as a portion of the Coastal State Prison in Savannah; and (4) The Georgia Department of Transportation in a letter dated January 24, 2013, requested that the 0.432 of an acre property along County Road 9/Gulfstream Road be conveyed for $1,850.00 to widen and reconstruct the Road with $10,650.00 reimbursement for damages to the prison's entrance and two signs as well as a land conveyance, as more particularly described as Parcel 4 on a September 9, 2012, drawing entitled "Right-of-Way Map for Georgia Department of Transportation" in Chatham County, CMSLP- 008-00-276 (Chatham County) Project PI # 00008276, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission; and (5) The Board of Corrections has determined by resolution dated May 2, 2013, that the property is surplus to its needs and is available for conveyance to the Georgia Department of Transportation, with cure for damages; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Cobb County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that parcel described as the lease area being approximately 0.77 of an acre and being in Land Lot No. 1218 of the 16th Land District, 2nd Section of Cobb County and is a portion of the Western and Atlantic Railroad property in the custody of the State Properties Commission, being the same areas that were until 2009 leased in two parcels to the City of Marietta since 1977 and

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1978, said 2009 lease being inventoried in the commission's records as Real Property Record 10685 on file in the commission's office, 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 City of Marietta on January 2, 2014, requested a new lease term of 20 years to expire December 21, 2039, to meet requirements of a grant for improvements; and (4) The rate for the new lease would be $650.00 per year; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property totaling approximately 638 square feet of improved property located in Grovetown, Columbia County, Georgia; and (2) Said improved property is all that area of floor space containing 638 square feet of improved property located at Augusta State Medical Prison in Grovetown, Columbia County, Georgia; and (3) Said property is in the custody of the Department of Corrections and is a part of Augusta State Medical Prison; and (4) MCG Health, Inc. is desirous of leasing the above-described property for pharmaceutical operations and an Oncology Clinic for a term of ten years for $10.00 per square foot; and (5) The Department of Corrections has no objection to the leasing of the abovedescribed property; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Dade County, Georgia; and (2) Said parcel is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 289 of the 10th District and 4th Section of Dade County containing approximately 0.683 of an acre, being more particularly described in that deed from Dade County, dated May 11, 1959, and recorded by the clerk of Dade County Superior Court in Deed Book 56, Page 69, 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 operated as the Dade County Unit under the custody of the Georgia Forestry Commission until it was destroyed by a tornado on April 28, 2011; and (4) Dade County is also the owner of approximately three acres in Land Lots 21 and 22, 18th District, 3rd Section, as described on a survey for the State Forestry Commission on a plat dated July 14, 2011, last revised on November 13, 2013, by surveyor Paul Rogers, Registered Land Surveyor No. 2303, which property was also leased for 25 years to the state on November 23, 2011, for constructing, maintaining, and operating a new Georgia Forestry Commission Dade Unit, and as described on the same plat; and

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(5) Dade County approved at its August 4, 2011, meeting the acquisition from the state of the above-described 0.683 of an acre property in exchange for the county conveying to the state the three-acre property now leased to the State; and (6) The Georgia Forestry Commission, by resolution dated May 19, 2011, recommended the exchange as described above as being beneficial to the state and recommended cancellation of the County's 25 year lease on the three acres when the exchange is effected; and (7) Said exchange was approved by 2012 Resolution Act No. 759 (H.R. 1376), approved by the Governor on May 2, 2012; and (8) Dade County approved movement of the south property line of the three-acre tract north by 30 feet so that the county could declare the road located adjacent to it as a county road and shift the northern property line of the three-acre tract by the same area, as shown on a plat of survey dated July 14, 2011, last revised on November 13, 2013, by surveyor Paul Rogers, Registered Land Surveyor No. 2303; and (9) Dade County and the Georgia Forestry Commission request that the 2012 Resolution Act No. 759 (H.R. 1376) be ratified to reflect the corrected boundary line of the three-acre acquisition tract described above, and to terminate the 25 year lease; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in DeKalb County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that parcel or tract containing approximately 5.3358 acres of improved real property lying and being in Land Lots 236 and 243, 18th Land District, DeKalb County, Georgia, as described in that June 23, 2009, quitclaim deed from the Georgia Building Authority recorded in Deed Book 21615, Page 241 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of DeKalb County, Georgia, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission as Real Property Record # 10656 and shown on a plat by Samuel G. Evans, Jr., Surveyor, recorded in Plat Book 83, Page 155 in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of DeKalb County, 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 is under the custody of the Georgia Department of Public Health and is located at 2600 Skyland Drive ("the facility"); and (4) The Georgia Department of Public Health has determined that it will at no time in the future have a use for the improved property and infrastructure comprising the facility and declared it surplus to its needs; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Fulton County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in parts of Land Lot 853, 1st Land District, 2nd Section, City of Alpharetta, Fulton County,

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Georgia, containing approximately 1.4 acres for right of way, together with approximately 0.1 acre of permanent easement and approximately 1.7 acres of temporary easement to be conveyed and is more particularly described on a drawing entitled "Proposed Northwinds Parkway Conveyance," dated January 28, 2014, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission, and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and (3) Said parcel or tract is under the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia and will be the location of the planned Gwinnett Technical College campus; and (4) By letter dated August 26, 2012, the City of Alpharetta requested that the property be conveyed for the extension of Northwinds Parkway from Kimball Bridge Road to Old Milton Parkway and will provide access to the property owned by the State of Georgia and dedicated for the planned Gwinnett Technical College Alpharetta campus; and (5) The Technical College System of Georgia has determined that it no longer has a need for the above-described property and has declared it surplus to its needs; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of certain parcels of real property known as the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority (the authority), located in Fulton County, Georgia; and (2) Said property is all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 83 and 84 of the 14th District of Fulton County containing approximately 43 acres designated as the New Stadium Project, the boundary of which is described in red as "NSP limits" on a drawing entitled Roadway Abandonment Phasing Exhibit, last revised December 17, 2013, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission, and 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 (3) The above-described tract comprises a portion of the Georgia World Congress Center campus which is in the custody of the Department of Economic Development and managed by the authority through that certain management agreement dated April 8, 1974, as subsequently amended; and (4) The Department of Economic Development, by and through the authority, desires the state to ground lease to the authority the NSP area of approximately 43 acres for 40 years with two renewal options of five years each, with the provision that the area may be licensed to the Atlanta Falcons Stadium Company, LLC (StadCo), and provided that certain plans and specifications for the New Stadium Project are approved by the authority, and other specified stipulations and terms and conditions as more particularly set forth in the resolution; and (5) The Department of Economic Development, by and through the authority, also requests the granting of nonexclusive permanent utility, access, and service easements for the use and enjoyment of the New Stadium Project or such appurtenant easements

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for the term of the lease which may be more particularly described on plats of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Liberty County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property parcel is a portion of all that tract being approximately 50.57 acres of state property lying and being in the 1458th G.M. District, City of Hinesville, Liberty County, Georgia, acquired by virtue of General Warranty Deed between Liberty County Industrial Authority, as the Grantor, and the State of Georgia as the Grantee, dated February 27, 2002, for consideration of $10.00 as recorded in Deed Book 1071, Pages 460-462 in the office of the clerk of Superior Court of Liberty County, Georgia, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission inventoried as Real Property Record (RPR) # 009735, and accompanying plat entitled, "PLAT OF 50.57 ACRES, TRACT 'A' HINESVILLE AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK, 1458TH G.M. DISTRICT, HINESVILLE GEORGIA BY BENJAMIN E. GAY DATED 02/27/2002"; and being recorded in Plat Book M79, Page 1 in the office of the clerk of Superior Court of Liberty County, Georgia, and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission, said parcel being more particularly described as that approximately 0.451 of an acre along State Route 119; and (3) Said 0.451 of an acre is under the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia as a portion of the Liberty campus of Savannah Technical College; and (4) The Georgia Department of Transportation in a letter dated November 20, 2012, requested that 0.451 of an acre along State Route 119 be conveyed for the Road Widening Project Number STP-0004-00(917), as more particularly described as that area highlighted in yellow on that right of way drawing entitled "DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; STATE OF GEORGIA; RIGHT OF WAY OF PROPOSED STATE ROUTE 119 WIDENING FROM INTERSECTION OF US84 TO SR196 LIBERTY; FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. STP-0004-00(917)" dated November 14, 2011, last revised on September 18, 2012, made by Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co., and being on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission; and (5) By resolution dated March 7, 2013, the Technical College System of Georgia declared the property surplus to its needs and approved the conveyance of the abovedescribed property to the Georgia Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel or parcels of real property located in Meriwether County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all of that certain parcel or parcels of real property referenced and described on a drawing titled ROOSEVELT WARM SPRINGS REHAB HOSPITAL - STUDY of approximately 22 acres of land (the hospital, parking, and

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Hilliard Cottage) lying and being in Land Lots 137 and 138 of the 2nd Land District of Meriwether County, Georgia, hereinafter sometimes called the "hospital property"; and (3) Said hospital property is licensed and permitted by the State of Georgia for operation as a long-term care acute care hospital located on the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation campus in the custody of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, 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 (4) The board of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency approved a resolution to transfer title to the hospital property to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Regents University for operation as a long-term care hospital and as an inpatient rehabilitation facility with associated rehabilitative, health care, and medical services by and through a lease and management arrangement with a designated nonprofit corporation and same to revert to the state if Regents University discontinues use; and (5) The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia resolved to seek conveyance of the hospital property for Georgia Regents University for operation as a long-term care hospital and as an inpatient rehabilitation facility with associated rehabilitative, health care, and medical services by and through a lease and management arrangement with a designated nonprofit corporation; and (6) The consideration for the conveyance of the hospital property from the State of Georgia to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia shall be $10.00 and the continued use of the above-described real property for public purposes, unless such use is discontinued by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia in which case the hospital property will revert back to the State of Georgia in custody of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Meriwether County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that parcel or tract containing approximately 935 acres lying and being in Land Lots 119, 120, 121, and 137, 2nd Land District, Meriwether County, Georgia, inventoried as the "WARM SPRINGS INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION" in the State's Real Property Records as BLLIP PROPERTY ID # 72810 as of December 3, 2013; and (3) A portion of said property is a parcel described on a drawing entitled "ROOSEVELT WARM SPRINGS INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION ("the Institute") - GOLF COURSE" of approximately 55 acres of land lying and being in Meriwether County, being a portion of the Institute campus in the custody of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, 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

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(4) The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services Board approved a ground lease of the golf course for ten years to The Warrior Alliance, which operates as a 501(c)(3) corporation under the umbrella of the Georgia-based 501(c)(3) non-profit Healthcare Institute for Neuro-Recovery and Innovation (HINRI), or its successor; and (5) The Warrior Alliance would operate the golf course as a vocational rehabilitation training program called Operation Double Eagle for vocational students of the Institute and for active or retired wounded military or those with disabilities, focusing on mobility impairment from spinal cord or traumatic brain injury, for the successful transition of warriors and their families by access to facilities and private-sector services that encourage healing and valued return to their communities; and (6) The consideration for the lease would be $10.00 per year and the provision of such training and support services as golf course construction, engineering, agronomy, golf course maintenance and operation, landscape architecture, horticulture and hospitality management, and such related public purposes and career conversions while restoring, maintaining, and operating the classic Donald Rossdesigned 9-hole golf course; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Monroe County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that area of floor space containing 497 square feet of improved property located at Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Monroe County, Georgia; and (3) Said property is in the custody of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center and is a part of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center; and (4) Justice Federal Credit Union is desirous of leasing the above-described property as a financial office and ATM for a term of ten years with an annual rental amount of $5,000.00; and (5) The Georgia Public Safety Training Center has no objection to the leasing of the above-described property; and (6) The June 27, 2013, State Properties Commission Board meeting authorized entering into a short-term lease for one year with two one-year renewals of 497 square feet of improved property for a financial office and ATM location at Georgia Public Safety Training Center with Justice Federal Credit Union for a consideration of $10.00; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Monroe County, Georgia; and (2) Said improved property is all that area of floor space containing 25 square feet of improved property located at State Offices South at Tift College in Forsyth, Monroe County, Georgia; and (3) Said property is in the custody of the Department of Corrections and is a part of

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State Offices South at Tift College; and (4) The State of Georgia has leased the 25 square feet of improved property to Justice Federal Credit Union since July 14, 2011, for a consideration of $600.00 annually; and (5) Justice Federal Credit Union is desirous of leasing the above-described property for a term of ten years; and (6) The Department of Corrections has no objection to the leasing of the abovedescribed property; and (7) The December 8, 2011, State Properties Commission board meeting authorized entering into a short-term lease for one year with two one-year renewals of 25 square feet of improved property for an ATM location at State Offices South at Tift College with Justice Federal Credit Union for a consideration of $600.00 per year; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Muscogee County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that parcel or tract containing approximately 2.9 acres of improved real property lying and being in Land Lot 38, 8th Land District, Muscogee County, Georgia, as described in that December 5, 2003, general warranty deed from the Columbus Technical College Foundation, Inc., recorded in Deed Book 7216, Page 77 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Muscogee County, Georgia, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission as Real Property Record 009977 and shown on a plat by A. B. Moon, Jr., Surveyor, recorded in Plat Book 149, Page 86 in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Muscogee County, 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 is under the custody of the Technical College System of Georgia and is the former horticulture program site; and (4) The Technical College System of Georgia has determined that it will at no time in the future have a use for the improved property and declared it surplus to its needs; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Rabun County, Georgia; and (2) Said improved real property is approximately 1.0 acre lying and being in the City of Dillard, Rabun County, and in the 556th Militia District as described in that October 17, 1950, deed recorded in Deed Book Y-2, Pages 61-63, and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission as Real Property Record 1089 and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and (3) Said tract or parcel was formerly the site of the Dillard Farmers Market, now under the custody of the Department of Agriculture; and

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(4) By letter dated January 7, 2014, the Commissioner of Agriculture declared the improved property surplus and no longer necessary for the operations of the agency; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Spalding County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that tract or parcel of land covering approximately 0.040 of an acre lying and being in Land Lot 112 of the 2nd Land District, 1065th G.M.D., Spalding County, Georgia, and being more particularly described on the plans titled "Department of Transportation, State of Georgia, Right of Way of Proposed SR3/US19 at SR16 in Griffin, Spalding County, Federal Aid Project NH000-000104(062), P.I.# 332890" and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and (3) The above-described property is under the custody of the Georgia Department of Labor; and (4) By letter dated April 11, 2013, the Georgia Department of Transportation requested that the property be conveyed for the Interchange Improvements at State Route 3/US 19 at State Route 16, Project NH000-0001-04(062), P.I.# 332890; and (5) The Georgia Department of Labor has determined that it no longer has a need for the above described property and has declared it surplus to its needs; however, proceeds from the conveyance and cost to cure damages must be retained by the Department of Labor due to federal funding requirements; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Tattnall County, Georgia; and (2) Said improved real property is approximately 10.42 acres lying and being in the City of Glennville, Tattnall County, in the 1432nd G.M.D. as described in that August 13, 1951 deed recorded in Deed Book 3-U, Page 460 and on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission as Real Property Record 002242 and shown on a plat dated August 8, 1967 by Joe P. Davis, Surveyor, recorded in Deed Book 4-U, Page 30, and may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval; and (3) Said tract or parcel was formerly the site of the Glennville Farmers Market and Poultry Lab, now under the custody of the Department of Agriculture; and (4) By letter dated January 21, 2014, the Commissioner of Agriculture declared the improved property surplus and no longer necessary for the operations of the agency; and
WHEREAS: (1) The State of Georgia is the owner of a certain parcel of real property located in Toombs County, Georgia; and

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(2) Said real property is all that parcel lying and being in Toombs County, and is more particularly described as approximately 1.165 acres per a plat on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission prepared by Southern Surveying Services dated June 7, 2013, and recorded in Book 00032, Page 0342 of the Toombs County Clerk of Superior Court. The 1.165 acre parcel is part of a 2588.40 tract recorded in Toombs County Clerk of Superior Court in a deed dated August 17, 1987, at Deed Book 241, Pages 122-123 from Walter W. Resmondo and Theresa P. Resmondo as Grantor to the State of Georgia for $1.6 million and other valuable consideration, a copy of which is on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission, inventoried as Real Property Record # 007485; and (3) Said tract is the site of Joe Kennedy Farm Property, now under the custody of the Department of Corrections; and (4) Toombs County is desirous of acquiring the above-described property for public purpose, including as a recycling center; and (5) The Department of Corrections stated that the above-described unimproved parcel of property is surplus to the needs of the department and requested that the abovedescribed property be conveyed to Toombs County for the amount of $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 Troup County, Georgia; and (2) Said real property is all that parcel or tract lying and being in Land Lot 202, 6th District, Troup County, and is more particularly described as approximately 9.0887 acres in a deed on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission inventoried as Real Property Record # 004603, and being recorded in a deed dated August 8, 1973, at Deed Book 296, Page 93 from the Board of Commissioners of Troup County as Grantor to the State of Georgia for $1.00 and other valuable consideration, less and except all that parcel or tract lying and being in Land Lots 201 and 202, 6th District, Troup County and which is more particularly described as approximately 2.62 acres in a deed on file in the offices of the State Properties Commission inventoried as Real Property Record # 010289 from the State of Georgia as Grantor to Troup County for $10.00 and other valuable consideration. The remaining parcel consists of a total of 6.4687 acres; and (3) Said tract or parcel was formerly the site of State Patrol Post 2, now under the custody of the Department of Public Safety; and (4) Troup County is desirous of acquiring the above-described property for public purpose; and (5) The Department of Public Safety stated that the above-described improved property is surplus to the needs of the department and requested that the abovedescribed property be conveyed to Troup County for the amount of $10.00 to be used for public purpose.

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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 property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the Development Authority of Appling County or to a local government or State entity for a consideration of $10.00 so long as the property is used for public purpose; or to a local government or State entity for fair market value and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia; or by competitive bid for fair market value and other 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, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 6. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Technical College System of Georgia 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 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 8. That the above-described parcels or tracts of property may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, by competitive bid for fair market value, or to a local government entity or State entity for fair market value and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia; or to a local government or state entity for a consideration of $10.00 so long as the property is used for public purpose, and other 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 this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 10. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 11. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Baldwin County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 12. That custody of the above-described property interest shall remain in the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE III SECTION 13.
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 14. That the above-described property, excluding any timber rights which are to be retained by the State Forestry Commission, may be conveyed by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to the Fall Line Regional Development Authority, or if the authority shall disband prior to conveyance, all property may be conveyed to either county, for 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 15. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property interest shall expire three years after the date that this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 16. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 17. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Courts of Baldwin and Wilkinson counties and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 18. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the State Forestry Commission until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE IV SECTION 19.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described improved real property located in Chatham County, Georgia, and that, in all matters relating to the leasing of said 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 lease the above-described tract of improved property to Coastal Center for Developmental Services, Inc., for a period of fifteen years commencing with the execution of the lease agreement.
SECTION 21. That the consideration for such lease shall be $1,000.00 per year and such other terms and conditions as may be determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 22. That any sublease of subject property must be approved by the State Properties Commission, and any remuneration resulting from a sublease in excess of $1,000.00 per year is to be remitted to the State of Georgia.
SECTION 23. That the authorization of this resolution to lease the above-described property to Coastal Center for Developmental Services, Inc., shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.

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SECTION 24. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease.
SECTION 25. That this lease agreement shall be recorded by the lessee in the Superior Court of Chatham County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
ARTICLE V SECTION 26.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Chatham 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 27. 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 Georgia Department of Transportation for a consideration of $1,850.00 and cost of 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 28. 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 29. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 30. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the Georgia Department of Transportation as grantee in the Superior Court of Chatham County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 31. That custody of the above-described property interest shall remain in the Georgia Department of Corrections until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE VI SECTION 32.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Cobb County and that in all matters relating to the leasing of the approximately 0.77 of an acre of real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 33. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease the above-described real property to the City of Marietta for an additional period of 20 years to expire December 31, 2039, for public purpose, including use as its visitor center and parking, for a consideration of $650.00 per year and other consideration as determined by the State Properties Commission to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 34. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease.
SECTION 35. That the lease shall each be recorded by the lessee in the Superior Court of Cobb County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 36. That the authorization to lease the above-described property to the City of Marietta shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.
ARTICLE VII SECTION 37.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property located in Columbia 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 38. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease an additional 350 square feet of improved property for a total of 638 square feet for a period of ten years for an annual rent total of $6,380.00 for the purpose of operating a 340B Clinic and Oncology Clinic, and at no cost to the state, additional use by MCG Health, Inc. for the term of the lease, 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 39. 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 40. That the Lease shall be recorded by MCG Health, Inc. as lessee, in the Superior Court of Columbia County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 41. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
ARTICLE VIII SECTION 42.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Dade 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 43. That the above-described Resolution Act may be ratified relative to the acquisition property by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, with 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 44. That the authorization in this resolution shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 45. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such exchange.
SECTION 46. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Dade County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
ARTICLE IX SECTION 47.
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 48. 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 fair market value and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of

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Georgia; or to a local government or state entity for a consideration of $10.00 or other payments and any outstanding bonds so long as the property is used for public purpose; or to a local government or state entity for fair market value and other 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 49. 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 50. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to affect such conveyance.
SECTION 51. That the deed of conveyance 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 52. That custody of the above-described property interest shall remain in the Georgia Department of Public Health until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE X SECTION 53.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Fulton 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 54. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to convey the above-described approximately 1.4 acres for right of way, together with approximately 0.1 acre of permanent easement and approximately 1.7 acres of temporary easement, for fair market value and other 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 55. That the authorization in this resolution shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and is approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 56. 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 57. That any deeds shall be recorded by the City of Alpharetta in the Superior Court of Fulton County, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 58. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Technical College System of Georgia until the exchange has been consummated.
ARTICLE XI SECTION 59.
The State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described parcel of real property located in Fulton County, Georgia, known as the New Stadium Project (NSP) containing approximately 43 acres and that in all matters relating to the ground lease of said real property and the granting of easements related to that property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 60. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease to the authority for the use and enjoyment of the New Stadium Project facility for 40 years with two renewal options of five years each for $10.00 for the term of the lease and such further consideration, terms, and conditions as determined by the State Properties Commission in its discretion to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and the authority may license the property to the Atlanta Falcons Stadium Company, LLC and which leased area may be more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 61. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such lease and any license.
SECTION 62. 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.
SECTION 63. That the authorization to lease the above-described property to the authority and effect such easements shall expire three years after the date that this resolution becomes effective.

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SECTION 64. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, may grant to various utility companies or entities, or each successor and assign, nonexclusive permanent easements or appurtenant easements on or through the New Stadium Project area for access and utility or utility-like uses related to the construction, operation, and maintenance of the New Stadium Project, including access and relocation of any streets on said property or existing utilities. Said easement areas are particularly to be described by respective plats of a survey prepared by a Georgia registered land surveyor and presented to the State Properties Commission for approval.
SECTION 65. That the various grantees or lessee or successors or assigns shall have the right to remove or cause to be removed from said easement areas only such trees and bushes as and when approved by the authority and as may be reasonably necessary for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of said utilities or utility-like uses.
SECTION 66. That after these easements are granted, a subsequent abandonment of the use of each shall cause a reversion to the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns, of all the rights, title, privileges, powers, and easements granted herein. Upon abandonment, each grantee, 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 those facilities and equipment shall become the property of the State of Georgia, or its successors and assigns.
SECTION 67. That no title shall be conveyed to each grantee and, except as herein specifically granted in each easement, all rights, title, and interest in and to said easement areas 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 utilities or StadCo.
SECTION 68. That if the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, determines that in order to avoid interference with the state's use or intended use of an easement area, the easement area should be relocated to an alternate site within State property, it may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement to an 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. The grantee 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 grantee provides, and the State Properties Commission receives and approves in advance of any construction being commenced, a schedule and written estimate for the cost of such removal and relocation. Upon written request from a grantee or any third party, the State Properties

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Commission, in its sole discretion, may grant a substantially equivalent nonexclusive easement within the property for the relocation of the facilities without cost, expense, or reimbursement from the State of Georgia.
SECTION 69. That each easement granted shall contain such other reasonable terms, conditions, and covenants as the State Properties Commission shall deem in the best interest of the State of Georgia, and that the State Properties Commission is authorized to use a more accurate description of the easement area so long as the description utilized by the State Properties Commission describes the same easement area herein granted.
SECTION 70. That 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 each easement area or public highway right of way and comply with all applicable state and federal environmental statutes in its use of each easement area.
SECTION 71. That the consideration for each easement shall not be less than $10.00 and shall be set by the State Properties Commission, and shall include such further consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission may determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 72. That the grant of each 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 73. That the authorization in this resolution to grant the above-described easements shall expire five years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 74. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect the grant of these easement areas.
ARTICLE XII SECTION 75.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Liberty 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 76. 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 Georgia Department of Transportation 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 77. 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 78. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 79. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Liberty County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 80. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Technical College System of Georgia until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XIII SECTION 81.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property located in Meriwether County, Georgia, 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 82. 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 Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for $10.00, that title of said property may revert back to the State of Georgia if the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia discontinues use, and that such further consideration and provisions may be included as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia.
SECTION 83. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described real property shall expire three years after the date that this Resolution Act becomes effective.

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SECTION 84. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 85. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia as grantee in the Superior Court of Meriwether County, Georgia, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 86. That custody of the above-described real property shall remain in the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency until the above-described real property is conveyed from the State of Georgia to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
ARTICLE XIV SECTION 87.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Meriwether County and that in all matters relating to the ground lease of the real property, the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 88. That the above-described property may be ground leased for ten years by appropriate instrument by the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to The Warrior Alliance for $10.00 and the provision of such training and support services and restoration, maintenance, and operation of the golf course, and such 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 property shall expire three years after the date this resolution is enacted into law and approved by the States Properties Commission.
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 ground lease shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Meriwether County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 92. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XV SECTION 93.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property located in Monroe 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 94. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease approximately 497 square feet of improved property to Justice Federal Credit Union for a financial office and ATM location at Georgia Public Safety Training Center for a term of ten years with an annual rental amount of $5,000.00 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 95. 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 96. That the lease shall be recorded by Justice Federal Credit Union as lessee, in the Superior Court of Monroe County, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 97. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
ARTICLE XVI SECTION 98.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property located in Monroe 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 99. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized to lease 25 square feet of improved property to Justice Federal Credit Union

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for a term of ten years with an annual rental amount of $600.00 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 100. 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 101. That the lease shall be recorded by Justice Federal Credit Union as lessee in the Superior Court of Monroe County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 102. That the authorization to lease the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
ARTICLE XVII SECTION 103.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Muscogee 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 104. 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 consolidated government of Columbus and Muscogee County, Georgia for $10.00 and perpetual public use and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia; or by competitive bid for fair market value or to a local government or state entity for fair market value and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia or to another local government or state entity for $10.00 so long as the property is used for public purpose, and other 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 105. 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.

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SECTION 106. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to affect such conveyance.
SECTION 107. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Muscogee County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
ARTICLE XVIII SECTION 108.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property in Rabun 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 109. 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 a local government or State entity for a consideration of $10.00 and payment of applicable outstanding general obligation bonds and interest or other payments, so long as the property is used for public purpose; or to a local government or state entity for fair market value and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia; or by competitive bid for fair market value and other 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 110. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 111. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 112. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Rabun County, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 113. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Department of Agriculture until the property is conveyed.

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ARTICLE XIX SECTION 114.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Spalding 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 115. 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 Georgia Department of Transportation for a consideration of $7,150.00 plus $3,250.00 for cost of 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 116. 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 117. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 118. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Spalding County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 119. That custody of the above-described property interest shall remain in the Georgia Department of Labor until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XX SECTION 120.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Tattnall County and that in all matters relating to the conveyance or lease of the real property the State of Georgia is acting by and through its State Properties Commission.
SECTION 121. 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 fair market value and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties

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Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia; or to a local government or state entity for a consideration of $10.00 and payment of applicable outstanding general obligation bonds and interest or other payments so long as the property is used for public purpose; or to a local government or state entity for fair market value and other 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 122. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 123. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 124. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Tattnall County and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.
SECTION 125. That custody of the above-described property interest shall remain in the Department of Agriculture until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XXI SECTION 126.
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 127. 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 Toombs County or to a local government or State entity for a consideration of $10.00 or other payments, so long as the property is used for public purpose, and for other 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 128. 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 129. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 130. 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 131. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Department of Corrections until the property is conveyed.
ARTICLE XXII SECTION 132.
That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described real property in Troup 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 133. 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 Troup County or to a local government or state entity for a consideration of $10.00 and payment of applicable outstanding general obligation bonds and interest or other payments, so long as the property is used for public purpose; or to a local government or state entity for fair market value and other consideration and provisions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the State of Georgia; or by competitive bid for fair market value and other 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 134. That the authorization in this resolution to convey the above-described property shall expire three years after the date this resolution becomes effective.
SECTION 135. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance.
SECTION 136. That the deed of conveyance shall be recorded by the grantee in the Superior Court of Troup County, and a recorded copy shall be forwarded to the State Properties Commission.

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SECTION 137. That custody of the above-described property shall remain in the Department of Public Safety until the property is conveyed.

ARTICLE XXIII SECTION 138.

That this resolution shall become effective as law upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without such approval.

SECTION 139. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this resolution are repealed.

Senator Albers of the 56th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SR 788.

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

Y Albers Balfour
Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert
Crane Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath
Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Murphy Orrock Ramsey
Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 46, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SR 788.

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

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SB 207. By Senators Albers of the 56th, Stone of the 23rd, McKoon of the 29th, Shafer of the 48th, Unterman of the 45th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation of first offenders, so as to add private home care providers to the list of persons who may be disqualified from employment when discharged as a felony offender under a first offender plea; 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 Code Section 31-8-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the long-term care ombudsman program, so as to change a definition; 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 31-8-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to 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, private home care provider, assisted living community, or personal care home now or hereafter subject to regulation and licensure by the Department of Community Health."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Albers of the 56th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 207.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath
Henson Hill, H

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay

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Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins
Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 49, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 207.

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

SB 386. By Senators Albers of the 56th, McKoon of the 29th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Millar of the 40th, Harper of the 7th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, so as to prohibit the public disclosure of social security numbers, taxpayer identification numbers, and financial account numbers in court documents; to provide for procedures for such filings; 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 Code Section 15-6-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to terms of court, so as to change the terms of court for the Superior Court of Bartow County; to amend Articles 3 and 10 of Chapter 11 of Title 9, Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 15, and Chapter 4 of Title 18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pleadings, motions and forms, civil proceedings in magistrate court, and garnishment proceedings, respectively, so as to provide for redacted information in certain filings; to provide for exceptions and filings under seal; to provide for correction of unredacted information; to provide for protective orders; to provide for references lists; to provide

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for waivers; to provide for form conformity; to provide for cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 15-6-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to terms of court, is amended by revising subparagraph (A) of paragraph (9) as follows:
"(A) Bartow County -- First Monday in February, and August, fourth Monday in April, and third Monday in October May, August, and November."
SECTION 2. Article 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pleadings and motions, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"9-11-7.1. (a) Redacted filings. Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section or unless the court orders otherwise, a filing with the court that contains a social security number, taxpayer identification number, financial account number, or birth date shall include only:
(1) The last four digits of a social security number; (2) The last four digits of a taxpayer identification number; (3) The last four digits of a financial account number; and (4) The year of an individual's birth. (b) Garnishment. A summons of garnishment that is filed with a court shall only include the last four digits of the defendant's social security number, taxpayer identification number, or financial account number; provided, however, that the plaintiff shall provide the defendant's full social security number, taxpayer identification number, or financial account number, if reasonably available to the plaintiff, on the copies of the summons of garnishment served on the garnishee and defendant. (c) Exemptions from redaction requirement. Subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to the following: (1) A financial account number that identifies property allegedly subject to forfeiture in a civil forfeiture proceeding; (2) The official record of an administrative or agency proceeding; (3) The official record of a court or tribunal in another case or proceeding; (4) A filing made in a probate court; and (5) A filing made under seal as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section. (d) Filings made under seal. The court may order that a filing be made under seal without redaction. The court may later unseal the filing or order the filer to file a redacted version for the public record. A filer may petition the court to file an unredacted filing under seal. The court shall retain all filings made under seal as part of the record.

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(e) Correction of unredacted information. An inadvertent failure to redact information which is required to be redacted shall be a curable defect and shall not preclude a document from being filed with the court. The court may order an unredacted filing be sealed and may also order that a redacted version of the same filing be filed for the public record. (f) Protective orders. For good cause, the court may:
(1) Order a filing which contains additional personal or confidential information, other than the information required to be redacted pursuant to this Code section, be sealed and may also order that a redacted version of the same filing be filed for the public record; and (2) Limit or prohibit a nonparty's remote electronic access to a document filed with the court. (g) Option for reference list. A filing that contains redacted information may be filed together with a reference list that identifies each item of redacted information and specifies an appropriate identifier that uniquely corresponds to each item listed. Such reference list shall be filed under seal and may be amended as of right. Any reference in a civil action to a listed identifier shall be construed to refer to the corresponding item of information. (h) Waiver of protected identifiers. A filer waives the protections provided by subsection (a) of this Code section to the extent that he or she makes his or her own filing without redaction and not under seal."
SECTION 3. Article 10 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to forms, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-133, relating to forms meeting requirements for civil case filings and disposition, as follows:
"(a) The forms set out in subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e) of this Code section or forms substantially similar to such forms are shall be sufficient to meet the requirements for civil case filing and disposition forms; provided, however, that the general civil case filing information form and domestic relations case filing information form shall be required to contain an acknowledgment by the filer that the complaint and any exhibits or other attachments satisfy the redaction requirements of Code Section 9-11-7.1. The civil case forms set out in Exhibit F of the 'Report and Recommendations of the 19971998 Court Filings Committee' published by the State Bar of Georgia and dated May 15, 1998, are substantially similar to the forms set out in this Code section."
SECTION 4. Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil proceedings in magistrate court, is amended by revising Code Section 15-10-42, relating to the Civil Practice Act being inapplicable to magistrate courts, as follows:
"15-10-42. Except as provided in subsection (g) of Code Sections 15-10-43 and 15-10-50, proceedings Proceedings in the magistrate court shall not be subject to Chapter 11 of Title 9, the 'Georgia Civil Practice Act.'"

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SECTION 5. Said article is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 15-10-53, relating to filing documents by electronic means, as follows:
"(b) Any pleading or document filed electronically shall be in a format prescribed by the court and shall comply with Code Section 15-10-54."
SECTION 6. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-10-54. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section or unless the court orders otherwise, a filing with the court that contains a social security number, taxpayer identification number, financial account number, or birth date:
(1) The last four digits of a social security number; (2) The last four digits of a taxpayer identification number; (3) The last four digits of a financial account number; and (4) The year of an individual's birth. (b) A summons of garnishment that is filed with the court shall only include the last four digits of the defendant's social security number, taxpayer identification number, or financial account number; provided, however, that the plaintiff shall provide the defendant's full social security number, taxpayer identification number, or financial account number, if reasonably available to the plaintiff, on the copies of the summons of garnishment served on the garnishee and defendant. (c) Subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to the following: (1) The official record of an administrative or agency proceeding; (2) The official record of a court or tribunal in another case or proceeding; and (3) A filing made under seal as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section. (d) The court may order that a filing be made under seal without redaction. The court may later unseal the filing or order the filer to file a redacted version for the public record. A filer may petition the court to file an unredacted filing under seal. The court shall retain all filings made under seal as part of the record. (e) An inadvertent failure to redact information which is required to be redacted shall be a curable defect and shall not preclude a document from being filed with the court. The court may order an unredacted filing be sealed and may also order that a redacted version of the same filing be filed for the public record. (f) For good cause, the court may: (1) Order a filing which contains additional personal or confidential information, other than the information required to be redacted pursuant to this Code section, be sealed and may also order that a redacted version of the same filing be filed for the public record; and (2) Limit or prohibit a nonparty's remote electronic access to a document filed with the court. (g) A filing that contains redacted information may be filed together with a reference list that identifies each item of redacted information and specifies an appropriate

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identifier that uniquely corresponds to each item listed. Such reference list shall be filed under seal and may be amended as of right. Any reference in a civil action to a listed identifier shall be construed to refer to the corresponding item of information. (h) A filer waives the protections provided by subsection (a) of this Code section to the extent that he or she makes his or her own filing without redaction and not under seal."
SECTION 7. Chapter 4 of Title 18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to garnishment proceedings, is amended by revising subsections (h) and (i) of Code Section 18-4-20, relating to property subject to garnishment generally, claim amount, and social security number on summons, as follows:
"(h) The summons of garnishment, including a summons of continuing garnishment, may shall on its face set forth, if known, the social security number of the defendant to the extent it is reasonably available to the plaintiff; provided, however, that if such summons is filed with a court, the court filing shall be redacted in accordance with Code Section 9-11-7.1 or 15-10-54, as applicable. The defendant's full social security number shall be made known to the garnishee and defendant in accordance with Code Section 9-11-7.1 or 15-10-54, as applicable, to the extent such information is reasonably available to the plaintiff.
(i)(1) A summons of garnishment upon a financial institution, or an attachment thereto, shall state with particularity all of the following information, to the extent reasonably available to the plaintiff:
(1)(A) The name of the defendant, and, to the extent such would reasonably enable the garnishee to properly respond to the summons, all known configurations, nicknames, aliases, former or maiden names, trade names, or variations thereof; (2)(B) The service address and the current addresses of the defendant and, to the extent such would reasonably enable the garnishee to properly respond to the summons of garnishment and such is reasonably available to the plaintiff, the past addresses of the defendant; (3)(C) The social security number or federal tax identification number of the defendant; provided, however, that if such summons is filed with a court, the court filing shall be redacted in accordance with Code Section 9-11-7.1 or 15-10-54, as applicable. The defendant's full social security number or federal tax identification number shall be made known to the garnishee and defendant in accordance with Code Section 9-11-7.1 or 15-10-54, as applicable, to the extent such information is reasonably available to the plaintiff; and (4)(D) Account, identification, or tracking numbers known or suspected by reasonably available to the plaintiff to be used by the garnishee in the identification or administration of the defendant's funds or property; provided, however, that if such summons is filed with a court, the court filing shall be redacted in accordance with Code Section 9-11-7.1 or 15-10-54, as applicable. The defendant's account, identification, or tracking numbers shall be made known to the garnishee and defendant in accordance with Code Section 9-11-7.1 or 15-10-54, as applicable, to

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the extent such information is reasonably available to the plaintiff. (2) A misspelling of any information required by paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, other than the surname of a natural person defendant, shall not invalidate a summons of garnishment, so long as such information is not misleading in a search of the garnishee's records."

SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraphs (2) and (7) of Code Section 18-466, relating to forms for postjudgment garnishment, as follows:
"(2) Summons of garnishment.

IN THE ______ COURT OF __________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

__________ Plaintiff
v.
__________ Defendant Last four digits of social Social security number
__________ Garnishee
__________ Address

)

)

)

)

Civil action

)

File no. ____

)

)

)

)

)

)

)

)

)

)

SUMMONS OF GARNISHMENT

To: ______________ Garnishee

Amount claimed due by plaintiff

$________

(To be completed by plaintiff)

Plus court costs due on the summons

$________

(To be completed by the clerk)

YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to hold immediately all property, money,

wages, except what is exempt, belonging to the defendant, or debts owed to the

defendant named above at the time of service of this summons and between the time

of service of this summons and the time of making your garnishee answer. Not

sooner than 30 days but not later than 45 days after you are served with this summons,

you are commanded to file your garnishee answer in writing with the clerk of this

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court and serve a copy upon the plaintiff or the plaintiff's attorney named below. Money or other property subject to this summons should be delivered to the court with your garnishee answer. Should you fail to file a garnishee answer to this summons, a judgment will be rendered against you for the amount the plaintiff claims due by the defendant. Witness the Honorable ______________, Judge of said Court. This ______ day of ______________, ____.

____________________ Plaintiff's attorney ______________ Address

____________________ Clerk,
______ Court of ______ County

Service perfected on garnishee, this ____ day of ______________, ____.

____________________ Deputy marshal, sheriff,
or constable"

"(7) Attachment to summons of garnishment upon a financial institution.

IN THE ______ COURT OF __________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

__________ Plaintiff
v.
__________ Defendant
_________________ Other known names of Defendant
________________ Current and past addresses of Defendant

)

)

)

)

Civil action

)

File no. ____

)

)

)

)

)

)

)

)

)

)

)

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______________________

)

Last four digits of social

)

Social security number

)

or federal tax

)

identification number

)

of Defendant

)

)

______________________

)

Last four digits of account

)

Account or identification

)

numbers of Defendant

)

used by Garnishee

)

)

_________________

)

Other allegations

)

)

__________

)

Garnishee

)"

SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of Code Section 18-4-118, relating to forms for continuing garnishment, as follows:
"(2) Summons of continuing garnishment.
IN THE ______ COURT OF __________ COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

__________ Plaintiff
v.
__________ Defendant Last four digits of social Social security number
__________ Garnishee
__________ Address

)

)

)

)

Civil action

)

File no. ____

)

)

)

)

)

)

)

)

)

)

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SUMMONS OF CONTINUING GARNISHMENT

To: ______________ Garnishee

Amount claimed due by plaintiff

$________

(To be completed by plaintiff)

Plus court costs due on this summons

$________

(To be completed by clerk)

YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to hold immediately all property, money,

wages, except what is exempt, belonging to the defendant, or debts owed to the

defendant named above at the time of service of this summons and between the time

of service of this summons to and including the one hundred seventy-ninth day

thereafter. Not later than 45 days after you are served with this summons, you are

commanded to file your garnishee answer in writing with the clerk of this court and

serve a copy upon the plaintiff or his attorney named below. This garnishee answer

shall state what property, money, and wages, except what is exempt, belonging to the

defendant, or debts owed to the defendant, you hold or owe at the time of service of

this summons and between the time of such service and the time of making your first

garnishee answer. Thereafter, you are required to file further garnishee answers no

later than 45 days after your last garnishee answer. Every further garnishee answer

shall state what property, money, and wages, except what is exempt, belonging to the

defendant, or debts owed to the defendant, you hold or owe at and from the time of

the last garnishee answer to the time of the current garnishee answer. The last

garnishee answer required by this summons shall be filed no later than the one

hundred ninety-fifth day after you receive this summons. Money or other property

admitted in a garnishee answer to be subject to continuing garnishment shall be

delivered to the court with your garnishee answers. Should you fail to file garnishee

answers as required by this summons, a judgment will be rendered against you for the

amount the plaintiff claims due by the defendant.

Witness the Honorable ______________, Judge of said Court.

This ______ day of ______________, ____.

____________________ Clerk,
______ Court of __________ County ____________________ Plaintiff's attorney ______________ Address Service perfected on garnishee, this ______ day of ______________, ____.

____________________ Deputy marshal, sheriff,
or constable"

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SECTION 10. Section 1 of this Act shall become effective on January 1, 2015. Sections 2 through 9 of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014, and shall apply to any filings made on or after such date.

SECTION 11. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Albers of the 56th moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 386.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke
Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Mullis Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 51, nays 0; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 386.

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

SB 365. By Senators Stone of the 23rd, Bethel of the 54th, Jackson of the 24th, Miller of the 49th, Crosby of the 13th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40, Chapter 2 of Title 42, and Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of

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Georgia Annotated, relating to the Fair Business Practices Act, delinquency proceedings in juvenile court, suspension of driver's license for certain drug offenses, the Board and Department of Corrections, and general tort provisions, respectively, so as to enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform; 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 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40, Chapter 2 of Title 42, and Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delinquency proceedings in juvenile court, suspension of driver's license for certain drug offenses, the Board and Department of Corrections, and general tort provisions, respectively, so as to enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform; to change provisions relating to findings in a disposition hearing; to change provisions relating to calculating time when a child is delinquent and dependent; to change provisions relating to periodic review hearings for children in foster care; to provide for permanency planning for children by the Department of Juvenile Justice; to provide for court hearings regarding the Department of Juvenile Justice's permanency planning for children; to provide for restoration or suspension of a defendant's driver's license or issuance of a limited driving permit under certain circumstances; to provide for a Program and Treatment Completion Certificate that may be issued by the Board of Corrections under certain circumstances; to change provisions relating to educational programs for adult offenders; to provide a rebuttable presumption of due care under certain circumstances when a Program and Treatment Completion Certificate has been issued by the Department of Corrections; to retain sovereign immunity of the state; to amend Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Title 15, Chapter 15 of Title 19, and Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act," child abuse, and general provisions for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, respectively, so as to move the responsibility of coordinating and supervising the work of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel from the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children to the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation or his or her designee; to provide for a short title; to provide for the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to assist local child fatality review committees; to clarify definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Code Section 49-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons and agencies permitted access to child abuse and dependency records, so as to clarify defined terms and change provisions relating to disclosure; 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:
PART I SECTION 1-1. Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delinquency proceedings in juvenile court, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-600, relating to findings in a disposition hearing, as follows: "(a)(1) After a finding that a child has committed a delinquent act, the court shall hear evidence on whether such and determine whether: (A) Such child is in need of treatment, rehabilitation, or supervision and; (B) Such child's continuation in his or her home is contrary to such child's welfare; and (C) Reasonable efforts have been made to prevent or eliminate the need to remove such child from his or her home. (2) After hearing the evidence described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the court shall make and file its findings based upon such determinations."
SECTION 1-2. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 15-11-620, relating to calculating time when a child is delinquent and dependent, as follows:
"15-11-620. (a) When a child is alleged to have committed a delinquent act and be a dependent child, the date such child is considered to have entered foster care shall be the date of the first judicial finding that such child has been subjected to child abuse or neglect or the date that is 60 days after the date on which such child is removed from his or her home, whichever is earlier. (b) When a child is alleged to have committed a delinquent act and is placed directly in a nonsecure residential facility, the date such child is considered to have entered foster care shall be 60 days after the date on which such child is removed from his or her home. (b)(c) If a child alleged or adjudicated to have committed a delinquent act is detained in a facility operated primarily for the detention of delinquent children but is later placed in foster care within 60 days of such child's removal from the home, then the date of entry into foster care shall be 60 days after the date of removal. (d) When a child alleged or adjudicated to have committed a delinquent act is detained in a facility operated primarily for the detention of delinquent children but is later placed in a nonsecure residential facility within 60 days of such child's removal from the home, the date such child is considered to have entered foster care shall be 60 days from the date on which such child is removed from his or her home. (c)(e) If a child is detained in a facility operated primarily for the detention of delinquent children pending placement in foster care and remains detained for more than 60 days, then the date of entry into foster care shall be the date such child is placed in foster care.

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(f) When a child alleged or adjudicated to have committed a delinquent act is detained in a facility operated primarily for the detention of delinquent children and remains detained for more than 60 days and such child is subsequently placed in a nonsecure residential facility, the date such child is considered to have entered foster care shall be the date such child was placed in a nonsecure residential facility."
SECTION 1-3. Said article is further amended by revising Code Section 15-11-621, relating to periodic review hearings for children in foster care, as follows:
"15-11-621. (a) The periodic review hearing requirements under Code Sections 15-11-216, 15-11217, and 15-11-218 shall apply to proceedings involving a child alleged or adjudicated to have committed a delinquent act and placed in foster care. (b) When a child is committed to DJJ and for whom a determination has been made that the child's continuation in his or her home is contrary to the child's welfare and he or she is placed in a nonsecure residential facility, such child shall receive a periodic review before an administrative review panel within DJJ within six months following the date the child entered the nonsecure residential facility and every six months thereafter while the child remains in such facility. The administrative review panel within DJJ shall transmit its report, including its findings and recommendations, to the court within five days after conducting its review."
SECTION 1-4. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"15-11-623. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'permanency plan' means a specific written plan prepared by DJJ designed to ensure that a child is reunified with his or her family or ensure that such child quickly attains a substitute long-term home when return to such child's family is not possible or is not in such child's best interests.
(b)(1) The court shall hold a hearing to review the permanency plan for each child committed to DJJ when a determination has been made that the child's continuation in his or her home is contrary to the child's welfare, and the child is placed in a nonsecure residential facility. (2) Such hearing shall be held no later than 12 months from the date a child is considered to have entered foster care and every 12 months thereafter to make determinations including whether the permanency plan for such child is appropriate and whether reasonable efforts to finalize the permanency plan have been made by DJJ. (3) A child's parent, guardian, legal custodian, attorney, any relatives providing care for such child, and other interested parties shall be given written notice of such hearing at least five days in advance of such hearing and shall be advised that the permanency plan will be submitted to the court for consideration as the order of the court.

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(4) At least five days prior to such hearing, DJJ shall submit for the court's consideration a report recommending a permanency plan for a child committed to a nonsecure residential facility. Such report shall include documentation of the steps taken by DJJ to finalize the permanent placement for such child. (5) Subsequent to such hearing, the court shall make written findings of fact that shall include whether DJJ has made reasonable efforts to finalize the permanency plan in effect at the time of the hearing."
SECTION 1-5. Article 3A of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to suspension of driver's license for certain drug offenses, is amended by revising Code Section 40-5-76, relating to restoration or suspension of a defendant's driver's license or issuance of a limited driving permit, as follows:
"40-5-76. (a) A judge presiding in a drug court division or mental health court division may order the department to restore a defendant's driver's license that has been or should be suspended pursuant to Code Section 40-5-75, suspend such license, or issue a defendant a limited driving permit in accordance with the provisions set forth in subsections (c) and (d) of Code Section 40-5-64 or with whatever conditions the court determines to be appropriate under the circumstances as a reward or sanction to the defendant's behavior in such court division. The court shall determine what fees, if any, shall be paid to the department for such reward or sanction, provided that such fee shall not be greater than the fee normally imposed for such services. (b) A judge presiding in any court, other than the court divisions specified in subsection (a) of this Code section, may order the department to restore a defendant's driver's license that has been or should be suspended pursuant to Code Section 40-5-75 or issue a defendant a limited driving permit in accordance with the provisions set forth in subsections (c) and (d) of Code Section 40-5-64 if the offense for which the defendant was convicted did not directly relate to the operation of a motor vehicle. The court shall determine what fees, if any, shall be paid to the department for the restoration of such driver's license or issuance of such limited driving permit, provided that such fee shall not be greater than the fee normally imposed for such services. Such judge may also order the department to suspend a defendant's driver's license that could have been suspended pursuant to Code Section 40-5-75 as a consequence of the defendant's violation of the terms of his or her probation."
SECTION 1-6. Chapter 2 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board and Department of Corrections, is amended by revising Code Section 42-2-5.1, relating to special school districts for school age youth and educational programs for adult offenders, and by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"42-2-5.1. (a) In order to provide education for any school age youths incarcerated within any facility of the Department of Corrections department, the department shall be

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considered a special school district which shall be given the same funding consideration for federal funds that school districts within the state are given. The special school district under the department shall have the powers, privileges, and authority exercised or capable of exercise by any other school district. The schools within the special school district shall be under the control of the commissioner, who shall serve as the superintendent of schools for such district. The Board of Corrections board shall serve as the board of education for such district. The board, acting alone or in cooperation with the State Board of Education, shall establish education standards for the district. As far as is practicable, such standards shall adhere to the standards adopted by the State Board of Education for the education of school age youth, while taking into account:
(1) The overriding security needs of correctional institutions and other restrictions inherent to the nature of correctional facilities; (2) The effect of limited funding on the capability of the Department of Corrections department to meet certain school standards; and (3) Existing juvenile education standards of the Correctional Education Association and the American Correctional Association, which shall be given primary consideration where any conflicts arise. (b) The effect of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not be to provide state funds to the special school district under the department through Part 4 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20.
42-2-5.2. (c)(a) The Board of Corrections board, acting alone or in cooperation with the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia or other relevant education agencies, shall provide overall direction of educational programs for adult offenders in the correctional system and shall exercise program approval authority. The board may enter into written agreements with other educational organizations and agencies in order to provide adult offenders with such education and employment skills most likely to encourage gainful employment and discourage return to criminal activity upon release. The board may also enter into agreements with other educational organizations and agencies to attain program certification for its vocational and technical education programs. (b) The board shall develop and implement programs to assist adult offenders with reentry into society upon release from prison. In addition to educational and vocational programs, reentry programs may include social and behavioral programs, substance abuse counseling, mentoring programs, financial planning, physical and mental health programs, and housing and federal assistance programs. (c) The board shall create a Program and Treatment Completion Certificate that may be issued to offenders under the rules and regulations of the board. Such certificate shall symbolize an offender's achievements toward successful reentry into society. The board's rules and regulations relating to the issuance of such certificate shall take into account an offender's disciplinary record and any other factor the board deems relevant

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to an individual's qualification for such certificate. The board's rules and regulations shall specify eligibility considerations and requirements for completion of such certificate. An offender who was convicted of a serious violent felony, as such term is defined in Code Section 17-10-6.1, shall not be eligible for such certificate. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to constitute a waiver of the sovereign immunity of the state, and no action shall be maintained against the state or any agency or department thereof for issuance of or failure to issue any Program and Treatment Completion Certificate."
SECTION 1-7. Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general tort provisions, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"51-1-54. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'Program and Treatment Completion Certificate' means the certificate issued pursuant to Code Section 42-2-5.2. (b) Issuance of a Program and Treatment Completion Certificate by the Department of Corrections or the granting of a pardon from the State Board of Pardons and Paroles as provided in the Constitution and Code Section 42-9-42 shall create a presumption of due care in hiring, retaining, licensing, leasing to, admitting to a school or program, or otherwise engaging in activity with the individual to whom the Program and Treatment Completion Certificate was issued or the pardon was granted. Such presumption may be rebutted by relevant evidence which extends beyond the scope of the Program and Treatment Completion Certificate or pardon and which was known or should have been known by the person against whom negligence is asserted. (c) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to constitute a waiver of the sovereign immunity of the state, and no action shall be maintained against the state or any agency or department thereof for issuance of or failure to issue any Program and Treatment Completion Certificate or issuance of or failure to grant a pardon."
PART II SECTION 2-1. This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Journey Ann Cowart Act."
SECTION 2-2. Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Georgia Child Advocate for the Protection of Children Act," is amended by revising Code Section 15-11-743, relating to the duties of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children, as follows:
"15-11-743. The advocate shall perform the following duties:
(1) Identify, receive, investigate, and seek the resolution or referral of complaints made by or on behalf of children concerning any act, omission to act, practice, policy, or procedure of an agency or any contractor or agent thereof that may adversely affect

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the health, safety, or welfare of the children; (2) Refer complaints involving abused children to appropriate regulatory and law enforcement agencies; (3) Coordinate and supervise the work of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel created by Code Section 19-15-4 and provide such staffing and administrative support to the panel as may be necessary to enable the panel to carry out its statutory duties; (4) Report the death of any child to the chairperson of the child fatality review subcommittee of committee, as such term is defined in Code Section 19-15-1, for the county in which such child resided at the time of death, unless the advocate has knowledge that such death has been reported by the county medical examiner or coroner, pursuant to Code Section 19-15-3, and to provide such subcommittee committee access to any records of the advocate relating to such child; (5)(4) Provide periodic reports on the work of the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children, including but not limited to an annual written report for the Governor and the General Assembly and other persons, agencies, and organizations deemed appropriate. Such reports shall include recommendations for changes in policies and procedures to improve the health, safety, and welfare of children and shall be made expeditiously in order to timely influence public policy; (6)(5) Establish policies and procedures necessary for the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children to accomplish the purposes of this article, including without limitation providing DFCS with a form of notice of availability of the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children. Such notice shall be posted prominently, by DFCS, in DFCS offices and in facilities receiving public moneys for the care and placement of children and shall include information describing the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children and procedures for contacting that such office; and (7)(6) Convene quarterly meetings with organizations, agencies, and individuals who work in the area of child protection to seek opportunities to collaborate and improve the status of children in Georgia."
SECTION 2-3. Chapter 15 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child abuse, is amended by revising paragraphs (5), (7), (8), and (10) of Code Section 19-15-1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"(5) 'Eligible deaths' means deaths meeting the criteria for review by a county child fatality review committee, including deaths resulting from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, unintentional injuries, intentional injuries, medical conditions when unexpected or when unattended by a physician, or any manner that is suspicious or unusual Reserved." "(7) 'Panel' means the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel established pursuant to Code Section 19-15-4. The panel oversees the local child fatality review process and reports to the Governor on the incidence of child deaths with recommendations for prevention.

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(8) 'Protocol committee' means a multidisciplinary, multiagency child abuse protocol committee established for a county pursuant to Code Section 19-15-2. The protocol committee is charged with developing local protocols to investigate and prosecute alleged cases of child abuse." "(10) 'Review committee' means a multidisciplinary, multiagency child fatality review committee established for a county or circuit pursuant to Code Section 19-153. The review committee is charged with reviewing all eligible child deaths to determine manner and cause of death and if the death was preventable."
SECTION 2-4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 19-15-2, relating to child abuse protocol committees, as follows:
"19-15-2. (a) Each county shall be required to establish a child abuse protocol for the investigation and prosecution of alleged cases of child abuse as provided in this Code section. (b) The chief superior court judge of the circuit in which the county is located shall establish a child abuse protocol committee as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section and shall appoint an interim chairperson who shall preside over the first meeting, and the chief superior court judge shall appoint persons to fill any vacancies on the protocol committee. Thus established, the protocol committee shall thereafter elect a chairperson from its membership. The protocol committee shall be charged with developing local protocols for the investigation and prosecution of alleged cases of child abuse.
(c)(1) Each of the following individuals, agencies, of the county and entities shall designate a representative to serve on the protocol committee:
(A) The office of the sheriff; (B) The county department of family and children services; (C) The office of the district attorney for the judicial circuit; (D) The juvenile court judge; (E) The chief magistrate court; (F) The county board of education; (G) The county mental health organization; (H) The office of the chief of police of a county in counties which have a county police department; (I) The office of the chief of police of the largest municipality in the county; (J) The county board of public health department, which shall designate a physician to serve on the protocol committee; and (K) The office of the coroner or county medical examiner. (2) In addition to the representatives serving on the protocol committee as provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the chief superior court judge shall designate a representative from a local citizen or advocacy group which focuses on child abuse awareness and prevention.

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(3) If any designated agency fails to carry out its duties relating to participation on the protocol committee, the chief superior court judge of the circuit may issue an order requiring the participation of such agency. Failure to comply with such order shall be cause for punishment as for contempt of court. (d) Each protocol committee shall elect or appoint a chairperson who shall be responsible for ensuring that written protocol procedures are followed by all agencies. Such That person can be independent of agencies listed in paragraph (1) of subsection (c) of this Code section. The child abuse protocol committee thus established may appoint such additional members as necessary and proper to accomplish the purposes of the protocol committee. (e) The protocol committee shall adopt a written child abuse protocol which shall be filed with the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services and the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel panel, a copy of which shall be furnished to each agency in the county handling the cases of abused children. The protocol shall be a written document outlining in detail the procedures to be used in investigating and prosecuting cases arising from alleged child abuse and the methods to be used in coordinating treatment programs for the perpetrator, the family, and the child. The protocol shall also outline procedures to be used when child abuse occurs in a household where there is violence between past or present spouses, persons who are parents of the same child, parents and children, stepparents and stepchildren, foster parents and foster children, or other persons living or formerly living in the same household. The protocol adopted shall not be inconsistent with the policies and procedures of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services. (f) The purpose of the protocol shall be to ensure coordination and cooperation between all agencies involved in a child abuse case so as to increase the efficiency of all agencies handling such cases, to minimize the stress created for the allegedly abused child by the legal and investigatory process, and to ensure that more effective treatment is provided for the perpetrator, the family, and the child, including counseling. (g) Upon completion of the writing of the child abuse protocol, the protocol committee shall continue in existence and shall meet at least semiannually for the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of the protocol and appropriately modifying and updating the same. (h) Each protocol committee shall adopt or amend its written child abuse protocol no later than July 1, 2001, to specify the circumstances under which law enforcement officers will shall and will shall not be required to accompany child abuse investigators from the county department of family and children services when these investigators investigate reports of child abuse. In determining when law enforcement officers shall and shall not accompany child abuse investigators, the protocol committee shall consider the need to protect the alleged victim and the need to preserve the confidentiality of the report. Each protocol committee shall establish joint work efforts between the law enforcement and child abuse investigative agencies in child abuse investigations. The adoption or amendment of the protocol shall also describe

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measures which can be taken within the county to prevent child abuse and shall be filed with and furnished to the same entities with or to which an original protocol is required to be filed or furnished. The protocol will shall be further amended to specify procedures to be adopted by the protocol committee to ensure that written protocol procedures are followed. (i) The protocol committee shall issue a report no later than the first day of July in 2001 and no later than the first day of July each year thereafter. Such That report shall evaluate the extent to which child abuse investigations of child abuse during the 12 months prior to the report have complied with the child abuse protocols of the protocol committee, recommend measures to improve compliance, and describe which measures taken within the county to prevent child abuse have been successful. The report shall be transmitted to the county governing authority, the fall term grand jury of the judicial circuit, the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel panel, and the chief superior court judge. (j) Each member By July 1, 2001, members of each protocol committee shall receive appropriate training. As new members are appointed, they will also receive training within 12 months after their his or her appointment. The Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children shall provide such training. (k) The protocol committee shall adopt a written sexual abuse and sexual exploitation protocol which shall be filed with the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services and the Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children, a copy of which shall be furnished to each agency in the county handling the cases of sexually abused or exploited children. The sexual abuse and sexual exploitation protocol shall be a written document outlining in detail the procedures to be used in investigating and prosecuting cases arising from alleged child sexual abuse and sexual exploitation and the procedures to be followed concerning the obtainment of and payment for sexual assault examinations. Each protocol committee shall adopt or amend its written sexual abuse and sexual exploitation protocol no later than December 31, 2004. The protocol may incorporate existing sexual abuse and exploitation protocols used within the county. The sexual abuse and sexual exploitation protocol adopted shall be consistent with the policies and procedures of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services. A failure by an agency to follow the protocol shall not constitute an affirmative or other defense to prosecution of a sexual abuse or exploitation offense, nor shall a failure by an agency to follow the protocol give rise to a civil cause of action. A sexual abuse and sexual exploitation protocol is not intended to, does not, and may not be relied upon to create any rights, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by any party in any matter civil or criminal. Such protocol shall not limit or otherwise restrict a prosecuting attorney in the exercise of his or her discretion nor in the exercise of any otherwise lawful litigative prerogatives."
SECTION 2-5.
Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a), (d), (e), (g) through (k), and (o) and paragraph (8) of subsection (1) of Code Section 19-15-3, relating to county

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multiagency child fatality review committees, as follows: "(a)(1) Each county shall establish a local multidisciplinary, multiagency child fatality review committee as provided in this Code section. The review committee shall be charged with reviewing all deaths as set forth in subsection (e) of this Code section to determine manner and cause of death and if the death was preventable. The chief superior court judge of the circuit in which the county is located shall establish a child fatality review committee composed of, but not limited to, the following members: (A) The county medical examiner or coroner; (B) The district attorney or his or her designee; (C) A county department of family and children services representative; (D) A local law enforcement representative; (E) The sheriff or county police chief or his or her designee; (F) A juvenile court representative; (G) A county board of public health department representative; and (H) A county mental health representative. (2) The district attorney or his or her designee shall serve as the chairperson to preside over all meetings."
"(d) If any designated agency fails to carry out its duties relating to participation on the local review committee, the chief superior court judge of the circuit or any superior court judge who is a member of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel panel shall issue an order requiring the participation of such agency. Failure to comply with such order shall be cause for punishment as for contempt of court. (e) Deaths eligible for review by local review committees are all deaths of children ages birth through 17 as a result of:
(1) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; (2) Any unexpected or unexplained conditions; (3) Unintentional injuries; (4) Intentional injuries; (5) Sudden death when the child is in apparent good health; (6) Any manner that is suspicious or unusual; (7) Medical conditions when unattended by a physician. For the purpose of this paragraph, no person shall be deemed to have died unattended when the death occurred while the person was a patient of a hospice licensed under Article 9 of Chapter 7 of Title 31; or (8) Serving as an inmate of a state hospital or a state, county, or city penal institution; or (9) Child abuse." "(g) If the death of a child occurs outside the child's county of residence, it shall be the duty of the medical examiner or coroner in the county where the child died to notify the medical examiner or coroner in the county of the child's residence. It shall be the duty of such medical examiner or coroner to provide the protocol committee of the county of such child's residence with copies of all information and reports required by subsections

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(i) and (j) of this Code section. (h) When a county medical examiner or coroner receives a report regarding the death of any child, he or she shall within 48 hours of the death notify the chairperson of the child fatality review committee of for the county or circuit in which such child resided at the time of death. (i) The coroner or county medical examiner shall review the findings regarding the cause and manner of death for each child death report received and respond as follows:
(1) If the death does not meet the criteria for review pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section, the coroner or county medical examiner shall sign the form designated by the panel stating that the death does not meet the criteria for review. He or she shall forward the form and findings, within seven days of the child's death, to the chairperson of the child fatality review committee in for the county or circuit of the child's residence; or (2) If the death meets the criteria for review pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section, the coroner or county medical examiner shall complete and sign the form designated by the panel stating the death meets the criteria for review. He or she shall forward the form and findings, within seven days of the child's death, to the chairperson of the child fatality review committee in for the county or circuit of the child's residence. (j) When the chairperson of a local child fatality review committee receives a report from the coroner or medical examiner regarding the death of a child, that such chairperson shall review the report and findings regarding the cause and manner of the child's death and respond as follows: (1) If the report indicates the child's death does not meet the criteria for review and the chairperson agrees with this decision, the chairperson shall sign the form designated by the panel stating that the death does not meet the criteria for review. He or she shall forward the form and findings to the panel within seven days of receipt; (2) If the report indicates the child's death does not meet the criteria for review and the chairperson disagrees with this decision, the chairperson shall follow the procedures for deaths to be reviewed pursuant to subsection (k) of this Code section; (3) If the report indicates the child's death meets the criteria for review and the chairperson disagrees with this decision, the chairperson shall sign the form designated by the panel stating that the death does not meet the criteria for review. The chairperson shall also attach an explanation for this decision; or (4) If the report indicates the child's death meets the criteria for review and the chairperson agrees with this decision, the chairperson shall follow the procedures for deaths to be reviewed pursuant to subsection (k) of this Code section. (k) When a child's death meets the criteria for review, the chairperson shall convene the review committee within 30 days after receipt of the report for a meeting to review and investigate the cause and circumstances of the death. Review committee members shall provide information as specified below in this subsection, except where otherwise protected by statute law:

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(1) The providers of medical care and the medical examiner or coroner shall provide pertinent health and medical information regarding a child whose death is being reviewed by the local review committee; (2) State, county, or local government agencies shall provide all of the following data on forms designated by the panel for reporting child fatalities:
(A) Birth information for children who died at less than one year of age, including confidential information collected for medical and health use; (B) Death information for children who have not reached their eighteenth birthday; (C) Law enforcement investigative data, medical examiner or coroner investigative data, and parole and probation information and records; (D) Medical care, including dental, mental, and prenatal health care; and (E) Pertinent information from any social services agency that provided services to the child or family; and (3) The review committee may obtain from any superior court judge of the county or circuit for which the review committee was created a subpoena to compel the production of documents or attendance of witnesses when that judge has made a finding that such documents or witnesses are necessary for the review committee's review. Service of, objection to, and enforcement of subpoenas authorized by this Code section shall be governed by the procedures set forth in Chapter 13 of Title 24. However, this Code section shall not modify or impair the privileged communications as provided by law except as otherwise provided in Code Section 19-7-5. (4) Disclosure of protected health information pursuant to this subsection shall be considered to be for a law enforcement purpose, and the review committee shall be considered to be a law enforcement official within the meaning of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Disclosure of confidential or privileged matter to the review committee pursuant to this Code section shall not serve to destroy or in any way abridge the confidential or privileged character thereof, except for the purpose for which such disclosure is made." "(8) Include other findings as requested by the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel panel." "(o) Each local review committee shall issue an annual report no later than the first day of July in 2001 and in each year thereafter. The report shall: (1) Specify the numbers of reports received by that such review committee from a county medical examiner or coroner pursuant to subsection (h) of this Code section for the preceding calendar year; (2) Specify the number of reports of child fatality reviews prepared by the review committee during such period; (3) Be published at least once annually in the legal organ of the county or counties for which the review committee was established with the expense of such publication paid each by such county; and (4) Be transmitted, no later than the fifteenth day of July in 2001 and in each year thereafter, to the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel panel."

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SECTION 2-6.
Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (a), (b), (c), and the introductory language of subsection (i) of Code Section 19-15-4, relating to the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel, as follows:
"(a) There is created the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel as defined in paragraph (7) of Code Section 19-15-1. The panel shall oversee the local child fatality review process and report to the Governor on the incidence of child deaths with recommendations for prevention. (b) The Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation or his or her designee shall coordinate the work of the panel and shall provide such administrative and staff support to the panel as may be necessary to enable the panel to discharge its duties under this chapter. The panel shall be attached to the Office of Planning and Budget Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for administrative purposes, and its planning, policy, and budget functions shall be coordinated with those of the Office of the Child Advocate Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. (c) The panel shall be composed as follows:
(1) One district attorney appointed by the Governor; (2) One juvenile court judge appointed by the Governor; (3) Two citizen members who shall be appointed by the Governor, who are not employed by or officers of the state or any political subdivision thereof and shall be appointed by the Governor, one of whom shall come from each of the following:
(A) A a state-wide child abuse prevention organization; and (B) A a state-wide childhood injury prevention organization; (4) One forensic pathologist appointed by the Governor; (5) The chairperson of the Board of Human Services; (6) The director of the Division of Family and Children Services of the Department of Human Services; (7) The director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; (8) The chairperson of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; (9) A member of the Georgia Senate appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; (10) A member of the Georgia House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (11) A local law enforcement official appointed by the Governor; (12) A superior court judge appointed by the Governor; (13) A coroner appointed by the Governor; (14) The Child Advocate for the Protection of Children; (15) The commissioner of public health; and (16) The commissioner of behavioral health and developmental disabilities; (17) A member of the State Board of Education appointed by the Governor; and (18) The commissioner of early care and learning." "(i) By January 1 of each calendar year, the panel shall submit a report to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and

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the Judiciary Committees the chairperson of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and House of Representatives the chairperson of the House Committee on Judiciary regarding the prevalence and circumstances of child fatalities in the this state; shall recommend measures to reduce such fatalities caused by other than natural causes; and shall address in the report the following issues:"
SECTION 2-7. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsections (b), (g), and (i) of Code Section 19-15-6, relating to use of information and records of protocol committees, review committees, and panels, as follows:
"(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, reports of a review committee made pursuant to Code Section 19-15-3 and reports of the panel made pursuant to Code Section 19-15-4 shall be public records and shall be released to any person making a request therefor, but the panel protocol committee, or review committee, or panel having possession of such records or reports shall only release them after expunging therefrom all information contained therein which would permit identifying the deceased or abused child, any family member of the child, any alleged or suspected perpetrator of abuse upon the child, or any reporter of suspected child abuse." "(g) A member of a protocol committee, a review committee, or the panel shall not be civilly liable or criminally liable subject to criminal prosecution for any disclosure of information made by such member as authorized by this Code section." "(i) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, information acquired by and documents, records, and reports of the panel and child abuse protocol committees and review committees applicable to a child who at the time of his or her death was in the custody of a state department or agency or foster parent shall not be confidential and shall be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records."
SECTION 2-8. Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, is amended by revising Code Section 35-3-5, relating to the powers and duties of the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, as follows:
"35-3-5. (a) There is created the position of director. (b) The director shall be the chief administrative officer and shall be both appointed and removed by the Board of Public Safety with the approval of the Governor. (c) The director shall coordinate and supervise the work of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel created by Code Section 19-15-4 or shall designate a person from within the bureau to serve as the coordinator and supervisor and shall provide such staffing and administrative support to the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel as may be necessary to enable it to carry out its statutory duties. (d) The director shall report the death of any child to the chairperson of the review

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committee, as such term is defined in Code Section 19-15-1, for the county in which such child resided at the time of death, unless the director or his or her designee has knowledge that such death has been reported by the county medical examiner or coroner, pursuant to Code Section 19-15-3, and shall provide such review committee access to any records of the bureau relating to such child. (c)(e) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, and subject to the general policy established by the board, the director shall supervise, direct, account for, organize, plan, administer, and execute the functions vested in the bureau by this chapter."
SECTION 2-9. It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide for transparency relative to investigations involving child abuse and child fatalities in order to best protect the children of this state. The General Assembly finds that more disclosure of information may be necessary when a child is deceased. The General Assembly intends that agencies and departments of this state share data in order to conduct research for the purpose of preventing child fatalities in this state.
SECTION 2-10. Code Section 49-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons and agencies permitted access to child abuse and dependency records, is amended by revising paragraphs (6), (7.1), and (8) of subsection (a), paragraph (5) of subsection (c), and subsection (e) as follows:
"(6) Any adult requesting information regarding investigations by the department or a governmental child protective agency regarding the findings or information about the case of child abuse or neglect that results in a child involving a fatality or near fatality, unless such disclosure of information would jeopardize a criminal investigation or proceeding, but such access shall be limited to a disclosure of the available facts and findings. Any identifying information, including but not limited to the child or caretaker's name, race, ethnicity, address, or telephone numbers and any other information that is privileged or confidential, shall be redacted to preserve the confidentiality of the child, other children in the household, and the child's parents, guardians, custodians, or caretakers; provided, however, that the following may be redacted from such records:
(A) Any record of law enforcement or prosecution agencies in any pending investigation or prosecution of criminal activity contained within the child abuse, neglect, or dependency records; (B) Medical and mental health records made confidential by other provisions of law; (C) Privileged communications of an attorney; (D) The identifying information of a person who reported suspected child abuse; (E) Information that may cause mental or physical harm to the sibling or other child living in the household of the child being investigated; (F) The name of a child who is the subject of reported child abuse or neglect;

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(G) The name of any parent or other person legally responsible for the child who is the subject of reported child abuse or neglect, provided that such person is not under investigation for the reported child abuse or neglect; and (H) The name of any member of the household of the child who is the subject of reported child abuse or neglect, provided that such person is not under investigation for the reported child abuse or neglect." "(7.1) A child advocacy center which is certified by the Child Abuse Protocol Committee of protocol committee, as such term is defined in Code Section 19-15-1, for the county where the principal office of the center is located as participating in the Georgia Network of Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia or a similar accreditation organization and which is operated for the purpose of investigation of known or suspected child abuse and treatment of a child or a family which is the subject of a report of abuse, and which has been created and supported through one or more intracommunity compacts between such advocacy center and one or more police agencies, the office of the district attorney, a legally mandated public or private child protective agency, a mental health board, and a community health service board; provided, however, that any child advocacy center which is granted access to records concerning reports of child abuse shall be subject to the confidentiality provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 49-5-40 and shall be subject to the penalties imposed by Code Section 49-5-44 for authorizing or permitting unauthorized access to or use of such records; (8) Police or any other law enforcement agency of this state or any other state or any medical examiner or coroner investigating a report of known or suspected abuse or any child fatality review panel committee or child abuse protocol committee or subcommittee thereof created pursuant to Chapter 15 of Title 19, it being found by the General Assembly that the disclosure of such information is necessary in order for such entities to carry out their legal responsibilities to protect children from abuse and neglect, which protective actions include bringing criminal actions for such abuse or neglect, and that such disclosure is therefore permissible and encouraged under the 1992 amendments to Section 107(b)(4) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 5106(A)(b)(4); and" "(5) An agency, facility, or person having responsibility or authorization to assist in making a judicial determination for the child who is the subject of the report or record of child abuse, including but not limited to members of officially recognized citizen review panels, court appointed guardians ad litem, certified Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers who are appointed by a judge of a juvenile court to act as advocates for the best interest of a child in a juvenile proceeding, and members of a county child abuse protocol committee or task force, as such term is defined in Code Section 19-15-1;" "(e)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and notwithstanding Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, with the exception of medical and mental health records made confidential by other provisions of law, child abuse and dependency records shall not be confidential and shall be subject to Article 4 of

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Chapter 18 of Title 50 if the records are applicable to a child who at the time of his or her fatality or near fatality was:
(1)(A) In the custody of a state department or agency or in the care of a foster parent; (2)(B) A child as defined in paragraph (3) of Code Section 15-11-741; or (3)(C) The subject of an investigation, report, referral, or complaint under Code Section 15-11-743 shall not be confidential and shall be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to open records; provided, however, that any identifying information, including but not limited to the child or caretaker's name, race, ethnicity, address, or telephone numbers and any other information that is privileged or confidential, shall be redacted to preserve the confidentiality of the child, other children in the household, and the child's parents, guardians, custodians, or caretakers. (2) The following may be redacted from such records: (A) Medical and mental health records made confidential by other provisions of law; (B) Privileged communications of an attorney; (C) The identifying information of a person who reported suspected child abuse; (D) The name of a child who suffered a near fatality; (E) The name of any sibling of the child who suffered the fatality or near fatality; and (F) Any record of law enforcement or prosecution agencies in any pending investigation or prosecution of criminal activity contained within the child abuse, neglect, or dependency records. (3) Upon the release of documents pursuant to this subsection, the department may comment publicly on the case."

PART III SECTION 3-1. 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 365.

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

Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson
Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton

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Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 51, nays 1; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 365.

The following bill was taken up to consider the Conference Committee Report thereto:

HB 786. By Representatives Knight of the 130th, Burns of the 159th and Roberts of the 155th:

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, or fishing licenses, permits, and stamps generally, so as to add a Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; to clarify fees for replacement licenses; to correct a cross-reference; 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 786 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 786 be adopted.

Respectfully submitted,
FOR THE SENATE:
/s/ Senator Harper of the 7th /s/ Senator Jeffares of the 17th /s/ Senator Tolleson of the 20th

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
/s/ Representative Knight of the 130th /s/ Representative Roberts of the 155th /s/ Representative Burns of the 159th

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COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE SUBSTITUTE TO HB 786
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, or fishing licenses, permits, and stamps generally, so as to add a Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; to clarify fees for replacement licenses; to correct a cross-reference; 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 2 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting, trapping, or fishing licenses, permits, and stamps generally, is amended by revising Code Section 27-2-3.1, relating to hunting licenses, sportsman's licenses, and lifetime sportsman's licenses, as follows:
"27-2-3.1. (a) Reserved. (b) Reserved. (c) The requirements in this title for procuring any license or permit for noncommercial hunting and fishing privileges, except for hunting alligators, shall be satisfied by a resident who procures a sportsman's license. An applicant for such license shall, prior to the issuance of the license, complete a screening questionnaire associated with the federal Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program. (d) All licenses, stamps, or permits for noncommercial hunting and fishing privileges must shall be attached to or printed on a form provided by the department which must shall include the applicant's name, address, date of birth, and hunter safety certification number; provided, however, that each such item of information may be, but is not required to be, printed on lifetime licenses.
(e)(1) The requirements in this title for procuring any license, stamp, or permit for noncommercial hunting and fishing privileges shall be satisfied by a resident or nonresident who procures a lifetime sportsman's license. (2) An applicant for such license who is a resident shall, prior to the issuance of the license, certify and provide satisfactory evidence of residency his or her residency as set forth in paragraph (5) of this subsection. (3) An applicant for a veteran's lifetime sportsman's license shall, in addition to satisfactory evidence of residency, be required to provide satisfactory evidence that he or she served more than 90 days of federal active duty military service and was honorably discharged. (4) An applicant for such license who is a nonresident shall not be eligible for issuance of such license unless he:

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(A) He or she is under 16 from two through 15 years of age and is the grandchild of a resident who holds a valid paid lifetime sportsman's license (not a Type S lifetime license). The resident grandparent who holds such a lifetime sportsman's license and who is the sponsor of a an eligible nonresident applicant for a lifetime sportsman's license must shall certify the nonresident applicant's relationship to him or her in writing to the department; or (B) He or she is less than two years of age. (5) For purposes of procuring a lifetime sportsman's license, the term 'residency' means a domicile within Georgia for a minimum of 12 three consecutive months immediately prior to procuring such license. Satisfactory evidence of residency shall consist of a current Georgia driver's license or official Georgia identification card issued by the Department of Driver Services; provided, however, that no license or identification card issued pursuant to Code Section 40-5-21.1 shall satisfy the requirements of this paragraph. and at least one of the following: (A) A voter registration card; (B) A copy of the prior year's Georgia income tax return; (C) A current Georgia automobile registration; or (D) A warranty deed to property at the same address as is displayed on the Georgia driver's license. Minors under 18 years of age shall be presumed to be residents upon proof of parent's residency resident status as provided for in this Code section. For purposes of procuring the Type I (Infant) and Type Y (Youth) lifetime license, a copy of a certified copy of the birth certificate of the licensee shall be required to show age (Types I and Y) and parentage (Type Y). A court order or other legal document establishing parental rights may be provided to show parentage. (f)(1) Lifetime sportsman's licenses and fees for residents shall be as follows: (A) Type I (Infant), available only to those individuals under two years of age: $200.00; (B) Type Y (Youth), available only to those individuals from two through 15 years of age: $350.00; (C) Type A (Adult), available to those individuals 16 years of age or older: $500.00; (D) Type SD (Senior Discount), available to those individuals 60 years of age or older: $95.00; (E) Type S (Senior), available to those individuals 65 years of age or older: no charge; (F) Type V (Veterans), available only to those individuals who served more than 90 days of federal active duty military service and were honorably discharged: 80 percent of the amount of the fee specified for Type A lifetime sportsman's licenses in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph; and (G) Type SP (Shooting Preserve), available to any individual, resident or nonresident, and which entitles the holder to hunt pen raised game birds and fish in any private or state waters within the boundaries of a properly licensed shooting preserve: $75.00.

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(2) The fee for any lifetime sportsman's license for a nonresident, Type NR, shall be twice the amount of the fee for a Type A (Adult) lifetime sportsman's license for a resident, except that the fee for a nonresident Type I (Infant) license shall be the same fee as for a resident Type I (Infant) license. (g) Lifetime sportsman's licenses shall be valid for the lifetime of the purchaser, whether resident or nonresident. Change of residency to another state shall not affect the validity of the lifetime license when hunting or fishing in Georgia. (h) The commissioner shall revoke the lifetime sportsman's license of any person who knowingly attempts to or does purchase, obtain, or assist another person to obtain a lifetime sportsman's license by fraudulent means, without refund of any fees paid. (i) Upon payment of a replacement fee of up to $10.00, any durable plastic card showing a lifetime sportsman's license or other valid other than a Type S license may be replaced if lost, stolen, or destroyed, provided that the applicant's name and lifetime license number or other required license information are in the records of the department. No replacement fee shall be charged for replacement of a Type S license. Replacement fees for all other licenses shall be $3.00 per transaction, regardless of the number of licenses being replaced in a given transaction. (j) Once a lifetime license is issued, no refunds of fees will be made except in the case of the death before age 16 years of a Type I (Infant) lifetime license holder or a Type Y (Youth) license holder, in which case a full refund of fees collected may be made upon submission of the lifetime license and any other documentation required by the department."
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended in Code Section 27-2-30, relating to establishment of the Wildlife Endowment Fund, by revising subsection (b) as follows:
"(b) In recognition of its obligations to lifetime sportsman's license purchasers, the General Assembly directs the department to establish a fund known as the Wildlife Endowment Fund for receipt of funds of an amount equal to that generated by the sale of lifetime sportsman's licenses listed in subsection (e) (f) of Code Section 27-2-3.1. Further, the General Assembly declares its intent to appropriate to the Wildlife Endowment Fund each fiscal year an amount equal to that generated by the prior year's sales of lifetime licenses. The fund is also authorized to accept contributions from private individuals and entities. All funds appropriated and those contributed to the Wildlife Endowment Fund shall be deemed expended and contractually obligated and shall not lapse to the general fund."
SECTION 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2014.
SECTION 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

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Senator Harper of the 7th moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on HB 786.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler
Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby N Davenport
Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares
Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S
Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 44, nays 7; the motion prevailed, and the Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on HB 786.

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

SB 352. By Senators Unterman of the 45th, Butler of the 55th and Millar of the 40th:
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 Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for assignment to the Department of Community Health; to provide for membership; to provide for terms of office; to provide for duties and responsibilities; to provide for a directory; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House amendment was as follows:
Amend SB 352 (LC 37 1667) by deleting "To" on line 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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To amend 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, so as to authorize the department to approve medical-legal partnerships; to provide for standards and guidelines; to provide for statutory construction; to
By inserting between lines 7 and 8 the following:
SECTION 1. 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 by revising subsection (d) as follows:
"(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, and medical-legal partnerships for public health purposes, pursuant to Code Sections 31-7-94 and 31-7-94.1 and paragraph (11) of this subsection; (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 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

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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 31-2-8 and 317-2.2. 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 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
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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; and (11)(A) Is authorized to approve medical-legal partnerships that comply with standards and guidelines established for such programs for purposes of determining eligibility for grants. The department shall seek input from legal services organizations, community health advocacy organizations, hospitals, diagnostic and treatment centers, and other primary and specialty health care providers in establishing such standards and guidelines. (B) For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'medical-legal partnership' means a program conducted or established by a nonprofit entity through a collaboration pursuant to a written agreement between one or more medical service providers and one or more legal services programs, including those based within a law school, to provide legal services without charge to assist income-eligible individuals and their families in resolving legal matters or other needs that have an impact on the health of such individuals and families. Written agreements may include a memorandum of understanding or other agreement relating to the operations of the partnership and encompassing the rights and responsibilities of each party thereto. The medical service provider or providers may provide referrals of its patients to the legal services program or programs on matters that may potentially impact the health, health care, or the health care costs of a patient. (C) A medical-legal partnership that complies with the standards and guidelines established pursuant to this paragraph and has demonstrated the ability and experience to provide high quality patient centered legal services regarding legal matters or other needs that have an impact on the health of individuals and families shall be approved by the department.

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(D) This paragraph shall not be construed to require any medical-legal partnership or similar entity to seek or attain approval pursuant to this paragraph in order to operate."

By renumbering Sections 1 and 2 as Sections 2 and 3, respectively.

Senator Unterman of the 45th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 352.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane
Crosby Y Davenport
Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden N Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer
Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 46, nays 4; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to SB 352.

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

SB 304. By Senators Stone of the 23rd and Jackson of the 24th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 45 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuing care providers and facilities, so as to provide for continuing care at home; to define certain terms; to provide that a provider with a certificate of authority and the written approval of the commissioner may offer, as a part of the continuing care agreement, continuing

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care at home and continuing care in which the resident purchases a resident owned living unit; to provide for notices of disclosure statements; 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 45 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuing care providers and facilities, so as to define certain terms; to provide that a provider with a certificate of authority and the written approval of the commissioner may offer, as a part of the continuing care agreement, continuing care in which the resident purchases a resident owned living unit; to provide for notices of disclosure statements; 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 45 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to continuing care providers and facilities, is amended by revising Code Section 33-45-1, relating to definitions, as follows:
"33-45-1. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Continuing care' or 'care' means furnishing pursuant to an a continuing care agreement:
(A) lodging Lodging that is not: (i) in In a skilled nursing facility, as such term is defined in paragraph (34) of Code Section 31-6-2,; (ii) an An intermediate care facility, as such term is defined in paragraph (22) of Code Section 31-6-2,; (iii) An assisted living community, as such term is defined in Code Section 31-712.2; or (iv) a A personal care home, as such term is defined in Code Section 31-7-12;
(B) food Food; and (C) nursing Nursing care, whether such nursing care is provided in the a facility or in another setting designated by the agreement for continuing care, to an individual not related by consanguinity or affinity to the provider furnishing such care upon payment of an entrance fee including skilled or intermediate nursing services and, at the discretion of the continuing care provider, personal care services including, without limitation, assisted living care services designated by the continuing care agreement, including such services being provided pursuant to a contract to ensure the availability of such services to an individual not related by consanguinity or

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affinity to the provider furnishing such care upon payment of an entrance fee. (2) 'Continuing care agreement' means a contract or agreement to provide continuing care or limited continuing care. Agreements to provide continuing care or limited continuing care include agreements to provide care for any duration, including agreements that are terminable by either party. (3) 'Entrance fee' means an initial or deferred payment of a sum of money or property made as full or partial payment to assure the resident continuing care, or limited continuing care, or continuing care upon the purchase of a resident owned living unit; provided, however, that any such initial or deferred payment which is greater than or equal to 12 times the monthly care fee shall be presumed to be an entrance fee so long as such payment is intended to be a full or partial payment to assure the resident lodging in a residential unit. An accommodation fee, admission fee, or other fee of similar form and application greater than or equal to 12 times the monthly care fee shall be considered to be an entrance fee. Such term shall not include any portion of the purchase or sale of a resident owned living unit. (4) 'Facility' means a place which is owned or operated by a provider and provides in which it is undertaken to provide continuing care or limited continuing care. Such term includes a facility which contains resident owned living units. (5) 'Licensed' means that the provider has obtained a certificate of authority from the department. (6) 'Limited continuing care' means furnishing pursuant to an a continuing care agreement:
(A) lodging Lodging that is not: (i) in In a skilled nursing facility, as such term is defined in paragraph (34) of Code Section 31-6-2,; (ii) an An intermediate care facility, as such term is defined in paragraph (22) of Code Section 31-6-2,; (iii) An assisted living community, as such term is defined in Code Section 31-712.2; or (iv) a A personal care home, as such term is defined in Code Section 31-7-12;
(B) food Food; and (C) personal Personal services, whether such personal services are provided in a facility such as a personal care home or an assisted living community or in another setting designated by the continuing care agreement, to an individual not related by consanguinity or affinity to the provider furnishing such care upon payment of an entrance fee. (7) 'Monthly care fee' means the fee charged to a resident for continuing care or limited continuing care on a monthly or periodic basis. Monthly care fees may be increased by the provider to provide care to the resident as outlined in the continuing care agreement. Periodic fee payments or other prepayments shall not be monthly care fees. (8) 'Nursing care' means services which are provided to residents of skilled nursing facilities or intermediate care facilities.

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(9) 'Personal services' means, but is not limited to, such services as individual assistance with eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, and housekeeping; supervision of self-administered medication; arrangement for or provision of social and leisure services; arrangement for appropriate medical, dental, nursing, or mental health services; and other similar services which the department may define. Personal services shall not be construed to mean the provision of medical, nursing, dental, or mental health services by the staff of a facility. Personal services provided, if any, shall be designated in the continuing care agreement. (10) 'Provider' means the owner or operator, whether a natural person, partnership, or other unincorporated association, however organized, trust, or corporation, of an institution, building, residence, or other place, whether operated for profit or not, which owner or operator undertakes to provide continuing care or limited continuing care for a fixed or variable fee, or for any other remuneration of any type, whether fixed or variable, for the period of care, payable in a lump sum or lump sum and monthly maintenance charges or in installments. (11) 'Resident' means a purchaser of or a nominee of or a subscriber to a continuing care agreement. Such an agreement shall not be construed to give the resident a part ownership of the facility in which the resident is to reside unless expressly provided for in the agreement. (12) 'Residential unit' means a residence or apartment in which a resident lives that is not a skilled nursing facility as defined in paragraph (34) of Code Section 31-6-2, an intermediate care facility as defined in paragraph (22) of Code Section 31-6-2, an assisted living community as defined in Code Section 31-7-12.2, or a personal care home as defined in Code Section 31-7-12. (13) 'Resident owned living unit' means a residence or apartment, the purchase or sale of which is not included in an entrance fee, which is a component part of a facility and in which the resident has an individual real property ownership interest."
SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 33-45-3, relating to certificate of authority required for operation of continuing care facilities, as follows:
"33-45-3. (a) Nothing in this title or chapter shall be deemed to authorize any provider of a continuing care facility or a facility providing limited continuing care to transact any insurance business other than that of continuing care insurance or limited continuing care insurance or otherwise to engage in any other type of insurance unless it is authorized under a certificate of authority issued by the department under this title. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed so as to interfere with the jurisdiction of the Department of Community Health or any other regulatory body exercising authority over continuing care providers or limited continuing care providers regulated by this chapter or real property law related to the purchase and sale of resident owned living units. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed so as to modify or limit in any way:

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(1) Provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 31 and any rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Community Health pursuant to such article relating to certificates of need for continuing care retirement communities or home health agencies, as such terms are defined in Code Section 31-6-2; or (2) Provisions of Chapter 7 of Title 31 relating to licensure or permit requirements and any rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Community Health pursuant to such chapter, including, without limitation, licensure or permit requirements for nursing home care, assisted living care, personal care home services, home health services, and private home care services."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising division (a)(6)(B)(ii) of Code Section 33-457, relating to requirements for continuing care agreements, addenda, and amendments, as follows:
"(ii) If the continuing care agreement provides for the facility to retain no more than 1 percent per month of occupancy by the resident, it may provide that such refund will be payable upon receipt by the provider of the next entrance fee for any comparable residential unit upon which there is no prior claim by any resident; provided, however, that the agreement may define the term 'comparable residential unit upon which there is no prior claim'; specifically delineate when such refund is due; and establish the order of priority of refunds to residents. Unless the provisions of subsection (e) of this Code section apply, for any prospective resident, regardless of whether or not except when such resident receives a transferable membership or ownership right in the facility a resident owned living unit, who cancels the agreement prior to occupancy of the residential unit, the refund shall be the entire amount paid toward the entrance fee, less a processing fee not to exceed 4 percent of the entire entrance fee, but in no event shall such processing fee exceed the amount paid by the prospective resident. Such refund shall be paid no later than 60 days after the giving of notice of intention to cancel. For a resident who has occupied his or her residential unit and who has received a transferable membership or ownership right in the facility, the foregoing refund provisions shall not apply but shall be deemed satisfied by the acquisition or receipt of a transferable membership or an ownership right in the facility. The provider shall not charge any fee for the transfer of membership or sale of an ownership right. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to require a continuing care agreement to provide a refund to more than one resident at a time upon the vacation of a specific comparable residential unit;"
SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"33-45-7.1. A provider which has obtained a certificate of authority pursuant to Code Section 3345-5 and the written approval of the commissioner is authorized to offer, as a part of the

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continuing care agreement, continuing care in which the resident purchases a resident owned living unit, subject to the provisions of Chapters 6 and 7 of Title 31 and rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Community Health pursuant to such chapters relating to certificate of need and licensure requirements."

SECTION 5.
Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 33-45-10, relating to information disclosure requirements, as follows:
"(a) Each facility shall maintain as public information, available upon request, a copy of its current disclosure statement and the disclosure and all previous disclosure statements that have been filed with the department. Each facility shall post in a prominent position in the facility, so as to be accessible to all residents and to the general public, a notice explaining where such disclosure statements may be viewed. In conjunction with the disclosure statement, the facility shall notify residents of any proposed changes in policies, programs, and services."

SECTION 6. 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 304.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler
Carter, B Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden N Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler
Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson
Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 47, nays 3; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 304.

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Senator Hill of the 6th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.
The following bill was taken up to consider House action thereto:
SB 425. By Senators Tippins of the 37th, Hill of the 32nd, Hill of the 6th, Beach of the 21st and Thompson of the 14th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, approved February 9, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 427), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4150), so as to change the compensation of the chief deputy, the chief investigator, and the executive assistant to the sheriff; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House amendment was as follows:
Amend SB 425 (LC 21 2524) by replacing line 4 with the following: approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3702) and an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4150), so as to change the compensation of the deputy clerk of the superior court, the chief
By redesignating Sections 2 and 3 as Sections 3 and 4, respectively, and by replacing lines 12 and 13 with the following: approved May 12, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 3702) and an Act approved May 6, 2013 (Ga. L. 2013, p. 4150), is amended by striking subsection (b) of Section 4 thereof and inserting in its place a new subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The clerk of the superior court shall be allowed a deputy clerk whose annual salary shall be $98,303.60 to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds in the county treasury. Any candidate for the office of clerk of the Superior Court of Cobb County shall, on the date of his or her qualification for such office in either a primary or general election, certify to the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County the name of the person he or she shall appoint as deputy clerk in the event he or she is elected to the office of clerk; and the person so named and certified by the successful candidate for such office shall serve as the deputy clerk during the term for which he or she was so named. In the event of the death or removal from office of said deputy clerk, the clerk of the superior court shall have 30 days from said date of death or removal from office of said deputy clerk to certify to the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County the name of the new deputy clerk to be appointed. In addition to said deputy clerk, the clerk of the Superior Court of Cobb County shall be authorized and empowered to employ the clerical help necessary to perform properly the functions and duties of the office, provided that the number of employees and salaries or other compensation to be paid to each shall first be approved by the governing authority of Cobb County."

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SECTION 2. Said Act is further amended by revising subsections (b), (c), and (d) of Section 5 as follows:

Senator Tippins of the 37th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 425.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Harbison Y Harper Y Heath
Henson E Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B
Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson
Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 46, nays 2; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to SB 425.

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

HB 1000. By Representatives Fleming of the 121st, Carter of the 175th, Oliver of the 82nd, Frye of the 118th and Tankersley of the 160th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to state income tax refunds; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to provide for setoff debt collection against lottery prizes for

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debts owed to political subdivisions and courts; to provide for a revision of setoff debt collection policies and systems relating to lottery prizes; to provide for definitions, procedures, conditions, and limitations; 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 committee substitute to HB 1000 (LC 41 0242S) by inserting between lines 21 and 22 the following:
(.1) 'Administrative Office of the Courts' means entity created pursuant to Code Section 15-5-22.

By inserting after the period on line 70 the following: The Administrative Office of the Courts shall be authorized to enter into written contracts for the performance of administrative functions and duties under this article by one or more administrative entities consisting of nonprofit Georgia corporations, except for a public utility, in existence on or before January 1, 2012, whose income is exempt from federal income taxation pursuant to Section 115 of the Internet Revenue Code of 1986, or third party vendors approved by the department.

Senator Williams of the 19th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 1000.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane
Crosby N Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Harbison Y Harper Y Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone
Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S
Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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On the motion, the yeas were 45, nays 6; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 1000.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Reilly, 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 257. By Representative Martin of the 49th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to change certain definitions regarding such taxes; 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 842.

By Representatives Willard of the 51st, Powell of the 171st, Bruce of the 61st and Abrams of the 89th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for certiorari and appeal to appellate courts generally, so as to clarify provisions relating to payment of costs and indigency affidavits; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Staton of the 18th was excused for business outside the Senate Chamber.

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

SB 187. By Senator Hill of the 32nd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 50-36-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements, procedures, and conditions for verification of lawful presence within the United States, so as to provide exemptions for the board of commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission and the board of directors of the Georgia Student Finance Authority; to provide for related matters; 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 Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation; to clarify terminology used for persons seeking victim compensation; to provide for payment of forensic interviews 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. Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, is amended by revising Chapter 15, relating to victim compensation, as follows:
"CHAPTER 15
17-15-1. The General Assembly recognizes that many innocent persons suffer personal physical injury, serious mental or emotional trauma, severe financial hardship, or death as a result of criminal acts or attempted criminal acts. The General Assembly finds and determines that there is a need for assistance for such victims of crime crimes. Accordingly, it is the General Assembly's intent that under certain circumstances, aid, care, and assistance be provided by the state for such victims of crime crimes.
17-15-2. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Board' means the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. (2) 'Claimant' means any person filing a claim pursuant to this chapter. (3) 'Crime' means:
(A) An act which is committed in this state; in a state which does not have a victims' compensation program, if the claimant is a resident of this state; or in a state which has compensated the claimant in an amount less than the claimant would be entitled to pursuant to this chapter, if the claimant is a resident of this state, and which constitutes:
(i) Hit hit and run as defined in violation of Code Section 40-6-270, homicide; (ii) Homicide by vehicle as defined in violation of Code Section 40-6-393, serious; (iii) Serious injury by vehicle as defined in violation of Code Section 40-6-394, or any act which constitutes a; (iv) A violation of Code Section 16-5-46 or;

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(v) A violation of Chapter 6 or of Title 16; (vi) A violation of Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16, a; (vii) A violation of Code Section 16-5-70, or a violent crime as defined by state or federal law which results in physical injury, serious mental or emotional trauma, or death to the victim; (viii) Aggravated assault with the intent to rape in violation of Code Section 16-521; (ix) An offense that has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another; or (x) Any other offense that is a felony and that, by its nature, involves a substantial risk that physical force against the person or property of another may be used in the course of committing the offense; and which is committed: (i) In this state; (ii) In a state which does not have a victims' compensation program, if the victim is a resident of this state; or (iii) In a state which has compensated the victim in an amount less than the victim would be entitled to pursuant to this chapter, if the victim is a resident of this state; (B) An act which constitutes international terrorism as defined in 18 U.S.C. Section 2331 which results in physical injury, serious mental or emotional trauma, or death to the victim, if the victim is against a resident of this state and is when such resident was outside the territorial boundaries of the United States when such act is was committed; or (C) An act of mass violence which results in physical injury, serious mental or emotional trauma, or death to the victim, if the victim is involving a resident of this state and is when such resident was outside the territorial boundaries of the United States when such act is was committed. (4) 'Direct service provider' means a public or nonprofit entity which provides aid, care, and assistance to a victim. (5) 'Director' means the director of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. (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 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. (8) 'Investigator' means an investigator of the board. (9) 'Serious mental or emotional trauma' means a nonphysical injury which has been

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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. (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; (C) Suffers a serious mental or emotional trauma as a result of being present during the commission of a crime; or (D) Suffers a serious mental or emotional trauma as a result of being trafficked for labor or sexual servitude as defined in Code Section 16-5-46.
17-15-3. (a) The five-member Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board in existence on June 30, 1992, is abolished. (b) There is created the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board. The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council created under Chapter 6A of Title 35 shall serve as the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board. (c)(b) The Governor shall appoint the director of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
17-15-4. (a) The board shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To promulgate suitable rules and regulations to carry out the provisions and purposes of this chapter; (2) To request from the Attorney General, the Department of Public Safety, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, district attorneys, solicitors-general, judges, county and municipal law enforcement agencies, and any other agency or department such assistance and data as will enable the board to determine the needs state wide for victim compensation and whether, and the extent to which, a claimant qualifies for an award. Any person, agency, or department listed in this paragraph is authorized to provide the board with the information requested upon receipt of a request from the board. Any provision of law providing for confidentiality of records does shall not apply to a request of the board pursuant to this Code section; provided, however, that the board shall preserve the confidentiality of any such records received; (3) To hear and determine all appeals of denied claims for awards filed with the board pursuant to this chapter and to reinvestigate or reopen cases as the board deems necessary, including circumstances when it appears a claim may be time barred; (4) To apply for funds from, and to submit all necessary forms to, any federal agency participating in a cooperative program to compensate victims of crime crimes and to receive and administer federal funds for the purposes of this chapter; (5) To render awards to victims of crimes or to those other persons entitled to receive

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awards in the manner authorized by this chapter. Victim compensation payments may be made directly to direct service providers who are not the recipients of local, state, federal, or private grant funds awarded for purposes of providing direct services to crime victims of crimes. A victim or claimant may be paid directly in the case of lost wages, loss of support, and instances where the victim or claimant has paid the direct service provider and is filing for reimbursement. In all cases where the victim has incurred out-of-pocket expenses, such as lost wages or loss of support, or in cases where the victim or claimant has paid the direct service provider directly and is filing for reimbursement, the victim or claimant shall be paid first before any third party; (6) To carry out programs designed to inform the public of the purposes of this chapter; and (7) To render each year to the Governor and to the General Assembly a written report of its activities pursuant to this chapter. (b) The board shall assist applicants with their claims for compensation through educational programs and administrative assistance.
17-15-5. (a) A claim may be filed by a person eligible to receive an award, as provided in Code Section 17-15-7, or, if such person is a minor, by his or her parent or guardian. In any case in which the person entitled to make a claim is mentally incompetent, the claim may be filed on his or her behalf by his or her guardian or such other. In any case in which the person entitled to make a claim is deceased, the claim may be filed on his or her behalf by an individual authorized to administer his or her estate.
(b)(1) A claim must shall be filed by the claimant a victim not later than one year three years after the occurrence of the crime upon which such claim is based or not later than one year three years after the death of the victim; provided, however, that if such victim was a minor at the time of the commission of the crime, he or she shall have until three years after his or her eighteenth birthday to file such claim; and provided, further, that upon good cause shown, the board may extend that the time for filing a claim for a period not exceeding three years after such occurrence. (2) Claims shall be filed in the office of the board in person or by mail. (c) The claim shall be verified and shall contain the following: (1) A description of the date, nature, and circumstances of the crime; (2) A complete financial statement, including, but not limited to, the cost of medical care or burial expense, the loss of wages or support the victim claimant has incurred or will incur, any other emergency expenses incurred by the victim claimant, and the extent to which the victim claimant has been or may be indemnified for these expenses from any source; (3) When appropriate, a statement indicating the extent of any a victim's disability resulting from the injury or serious mental or emotional trauma incurred; (4) An authorization permitting the board to verify the contents of the application; and (5) Such other information as the board may require.

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17-15-6. (a) A claim, once accepted for filing and completed, shall be assigned to an investigator. The investigator shall examine the papers filed in support of the claim and cause an investigation to be conducted into the validity of the claim. The investigation shall include, but shall not be limited to, an examination of law enforcement, court, and official records and reports concerning the crime and an examination of medical, psychiatric, counseling, financial, and hospital reports relating to the injury, serious mental or emotional trauma, or loss upon which the claim is based. All claims arising from the death of an individual as a direct result of a crime must shall be considered together by a single investigator. (b) Claims must shall be investigated and determined regardless of whether the alleged criminal a perpetrator has been apprehended, prosecuted, or convicted of any crime based upon the same incident or whether the alleged criminal perpetrator has been acquitted or found not guilty of the crime in question. (c) The investigator conducting the investigation shall file with the director a written report setting forth a recommendation and the investigator's reason therefor. The director shall render a decision and furnish the victim or claimant with a copy of the report if so requested. In cases where an investigative report is provided, information deemed confidential in nature shall be excluded. (d) The claimant may, within 30 days after receipt of the report of the decision of the director, make an application in writing to the director for review of the decision. (e) Upon receipt of an application for review pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section, the director shall forward all relevant documents and information to the board. The board shall review the records and shall affirm or modify the decision of the director. If considered necessary by the board or if requested by the claimant, the board shall order a hearing prior to rendering a decision. At the hearing, any relevant evidence not legally privileged is shall be admissible. The board shall render a decision within 90 days after completion of the investigation. If the director receives no application for review pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section, the director's decision becomes shall become final. (f) The board, for purposes of this chapter, may subpoena witnesses, administer or cause to be administered oaths, and examine such parts of the books and records of the parties to proceedings as relate to questions in dispute. (g) The director shall, within ten days after receipt of the board's final decision, make a report to the claimant, including a copy of the final decision and the reasons why the decision was made.
17-15-7. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Code section, the following persons are shall be eligible for awards pursuant to this chapter:
(1) A victim 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;

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(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; (C) Suffers a serious mental or emotional trauma as a result of being present during the commission of a crime; (D) Suffers a serious mental or emotional trauma as a result of being trafficked for labor servitude or sexual servitude as defined in Code Section 16-5-46; or (E) Is a dependent spouse or child of a person who is injured physically, who dies, or who suffers financial hardship as a result of being injured physically as a direct result of a crime; (2) A dependent spouse or child of a victim; (2.1) For purposes of an award under subsection (k) of Code Section 17-15-8, any member of the immediate family of a victim of homicide by vehicle caused by a violation of Code Section 40-6-391; (3) Any person who goes to the aid of another and suffers physical injury, serious mental or emotional trauma, or death as a direct result of acting, not recklessly, to prevent the commission of a crime, to apprehend lawfully a person reasonably suspected of having committed a crime, or to aid the victim of a crime or any person who is injured, traumatized, or killed while aiding or attempting to aid a law enforcement officer in the prevention of a crime or apprehension of a criminal at the officer's request; (4) Any person who is a victim of family violence as defined by Code Section 19-131 and anyone who is a victim as a result of a violation of Code Section 40-6-391; or (5) Any person who is not a direct service provider and who assumes the cost of an eligible expense of a victim regardless of such person's relationship to the victim or whether such person is a dependent of the victim. (b)(1) Victims may be legal residents or nonresidents of this state. A surviving spouse, parent, or child who is legally dependent for his or her principal support upon a deceased victim is shall be entitled to file a claim under this chapter if the deceased victim would have been so entitled, regardless of the residence or nationality of the surviving spouse, parent, or child. (2) Victims of crimes occurring within this state who are subject to federal jurisdiction shall be compensated on the same basis as resident victims of crime crimes. (c) No award of any kind shall be made under this chapter to a victim injured while confined in any federal, state, county, or municipal jail, prison, or other correctional facility. (d) No award of any kind shall be made under this chapter to a victim of a crime which occurred prior to July 1, 1989. (e) A person who is criminally responsible for the crime upon which a claim is based or is an accomplice of such person shall not be eligible to receive an award with respect to such claim; provided, however, that such ineligibility shall not apply if the claimant is a victim person is as defined in subparagraph (a)(1)(D) of paragraph (10) of Code Section 17-15-2 this Code section.

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(f) There shall be no denial of compensation to a victim claimant based on that victim's or claimant's familial relationship with the person who is criminally responsible for the crime. (g) No award of any kind shall be made under this chapter to a victim of a crime for loss of property. (h) A victim or claimant who has been convicted of a felony involving criminally injurious conduct and who is currently serving a sentence therefor shall not be considered eligible to receive an award under this chapter. For purposes of this subsection, 'criminally injurious conduct' means an act a crime which occurs or is attempted in this state that results in physical injury, serious mental or emotional trauma, or death to a victim, which act is punishable by fine, imprisonment, or death. Such term shall not include acts arising out of the operation of motor vehicles, boats, or aircraft unless the acts were committed with the intent to inflict injury, trauma, or death or unless the acts committed were in violation of Code Section 40-6-391. For the purposes of this subsection, a person shall be deemed to have committed criminally injurious conduct notwithstanding that by reason of age, insanity, drunkenness, or other reason, he or she was legally incapable of committing a crime.
17-15-8. (a) No award may be made unless the board or director finds that:
(1) A crime was committed; (2) The crime directly resulted in the victim's physical injury, serious mental or emotional trauma, or financial hardship as a result of the victim's physical injury, serious mental or emotional trauma, or the victim's death; (3) Police records, records of an investigating agency, or records created pursuant to a mandatory reporting requirement show that the crime was promptly reported to the proper authorities. In no case may an award be made where the police records, records of an investigating agency, or records created pursuant to a mandatory reporting requirement show that such report was made more than 72 hours after the occurrence of such crime unless the board, for good cause shown, finds the delay to have been justified and provided, further, that good cause shall be presumed if the claimant is a victim as defined in person is eligible for awards pursuant to this chapter corresponding to subparagraph (a)(1)(D) of paragraph (10) of Code Section 17-15-2 17-15-7; and (4) The applicant has pursued restitution rights against any person who committed the crime unless the board or director determines that such action would not be feasible. (a.1) The board, upon finding that any claimant or award recipient has not fully cooperated with all law enforcement agencies, may deny, reduce, or withdraw any award. (b) Any award made pursuant to this chapter may shall be in an amount not exceeding actual expenses, including indebtedness reasonably incurred for medical expenses, loss of wages, funeral expenses, mental health counseling, or support for dependents of a

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deceased victim necessary as a direct result of the injury or hardship upon which the claim is based.
(c)(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, no award made under the provisions of this chapter shall exceed $1,000.00 in the aggregate; provided, however, that with respect to any claim filed with the board as a result of a crime occurring on or after July 1, 1994, no award made under the provisions of this chapter payable to a victim and to all other claimants claimant sustaining economic loss because of injury to or death of such a victim shall exceed $5,000.00 in the aggregate; provided, further, that with respect to any claim filed with the board as a result of a crime occurring on or after July 1, 1995, no award made under the provisions of this chapter payable to a victim and to all other claimants claimant sustaining economic loss because of injury to or death of such a victim shall exceed $10,000.00 in the aggregate; provided, further, that with respect to any claim filed with the board as a result of a crime occurring on or after July 1, 2002, no award made under the provisions of this chapter payable to a victim and to all other claimants claimant sustaining economic loss because of injury to or death of such a victim shall exceed $25,000.00 in the aggregate; provided, further, that with respect to any claim filed with the board for serious mental or emotional trauma, no award shall be made for a crime occurring before July 1, 2009. (2) No award under this chapter for the following losses shall exceed the maximum amount authorized:

Category

Maximum Award

Lost wages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000.00

Funeral expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000.00

Financial hardship or loss of support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,000.00

Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,000.00

Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000.00

Crime scene sanitization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,500.00
(d) In determining the amount of an award, the director and board shall determine whether because of his or her conduct the victim of such crime contributed to the infliction of his or her injury, serious mental or emotional trauma, or financial hardship, and the director and board may reduce the amount of the award or reject the claim altogether in accordance with such determination. (e) The director and board may reject an application for an award when the claimant has failed to cooperate in the verification of the information contained in the application. (f) Any award made pursuant to this chapter may be reduced by or set off by the amount of any payments received or to be received as a result of the injury, serious mental or emotional trauma:

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(1) From or on behalf of the person who committed the crime; and (2) From any other private or public source, including an award of workers' compensation pursuant to the laws of this state, provided that private sources shall not include contributions received from family members or persons or private organizations making charitable donations to a victim claimant. (g) No award made pursuant to this chapter is shall be subject to garnishment, execution, or attachment other than for expenses resulting from the injury or serious mental or emotional trauma which is the basis for the claim. (h) An award made pursuant to this chapter shall not constitute a payment which is treated as ordinary income under either the provisions of Chapter 7 of Title 48 or, to the extent lawful, under the United States Internal Revenue Code. (i) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary, no awards from state funds shall be paid to a claimant for a crime which occurred prior to July 1, 1989. (j) In any case where a crime results in death, the spouse, children, parents, or siblings of such deceased victim may be considered eligible for an award for the cost of psychological counseling which is deemed necessary as a direct result of said criminal incident. The maximum award for said counseling expenses shall not exceed $3,000.00 for each claimant identified in this subsection. (k)(1) In addition to any other award authorized by this Code section, in any case where a deceased was a victim of homicide by vehicle caused by a violation of Code Section 40-6-391 on any road which is part of the state highway system, upon request of the next of kin of the deceased, an award of compensation in the form of a memorial sign erected by the Department of Transportation as provided by this subsection shall be paid to an eligible claimant. (2) The provisions of paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply for purposes of eligibility for awards made under this subsection, and the value of any award paid to a claimant under this subsection shall not apply toward or be subject to any limitation on award amounts paid to any claimant under other provisions of this Code section. (3) The Department of Transportation, upon receiving payment for the cost of materials and labor from the board, shall upon request of the next of kin of the deceased erect a sign memorializing the deceased on the right of way of such public highway at the location of the accident or as near thereto as safely and reasonably possible and shall maintain such sign for a period of five years from the date the sign is erected unless its earlier removal is requested in writing by the next of kin. Such sign shall be 24 inches wide by 36 inches high and depict a map of the State of Georgia, with a dark blue background and a black outline of the state boundaries. A border of white stars shall be placed on the inside of the state boundaries, and the sign shall contain the words 'In Memory of (name), DUI Victim (date of accident).' (4) In the event of multiple such claims arising out of a single motor vehicle accident, the names of all deceased victims for whom such claims are made and for whom a

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request has been made by the next of kin of the deceased may be placed on one such sign or, if necessary, on one such sign and a plaque beneath of the same color as the sign. In the event of multiple claims relating to the same deceased victim, no more than one such sign shall be paid for and erected for such victim.
17-15-9. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, where an award under this chapter has been authorized but there are not sufficient funds in the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund to pay or continue paying the award, then the award or the remaining portion thereof must not be paid unless and until sufficient funds become available from the fund and at such time awards which have not been paid must begin to be paid in chronological order with the oldest award being paid first. In the event an award was to be paid in installments and some remaining installments have not been paid due to a lack of funds, then when funds due become available that award must be paid in full when its appropriate time for payment comes on the chronological list before any other postdated award must be paid. Any award under this chapter is specifically not a claim against the state if it cannot be paid due to a lack of funds in the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund.
17-15-10. 17-15-9. (a) There is created a fund to be known as the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund. The custodian of the fund shall be the board. The director shall administer the fund and may invest the resources of the fund in the same manner and fashion that an insurer authorized to issue contracts of life insurance is authorized to invest its resources. The board is shall be specifically authorized to contract with any person or organization, public or private, to administer the fund, assume the powers of the director, and carry out the duties of the board relating to the fund.
(b)(1) The fund shall consist of all moneys received pursuant to Article 7 of Chapter 21 of Title 15 from the assessment of additional penalties in cases involving a violation of Code Section 40-6-391, relating to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or a violation of an ordinance of a political subdivision of this state which has adopted by reference Code Section 40-6-391 pursuant to Article 14 of Chapter 6 of Title 40. (2) The funds placed in the fund shall also consist of all moneys appropriated by the General Assembly, if any, for the purpose of compensating claimants under this chapter and money recovered on behalf of the state pursuant to this chapter by subrogation or other action, recovered by court order, received from the federal government, received from additional court costs, received from specific tax proceeds allocated to the fund, received from other assessments or fines, or received from any other public or private source pursuant to this chapter. (c) All funds appropriated to or otherwise paid into the fund shall be presumptively concluded to have been committed to the purpose for which they have been appropriated or paid and shall not lapse.

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(d) The board is shall be authorized, subject to the limitations contained in this chapter, to pay the appropriate compensation to the persons eligible for compensation under this chapter from the proceeds of the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund fund. (e) After determining that an award should be paid and the method of payment, the board or director, within five days, shall be authorized to draw a warrant or warrants upon the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund fund to pay the amount of the award from such fund.
17-15-10. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, where an award under this chapter has been authorized but there are not sufficient funds in the fund to pay or continue paying the award, then the award or the remaining portion thereof shall not be paid unless and until sufficient funds become available from the fund, and at such time, awards which have not been paid shall begin to be paid in chronological order with the oldest award being paid first. In the event an award was to be paid in installments and some remaining installments have not been paid due to a lack of funds, then when funds due become available, that award shall be paid in full when its appropriate time for payment comes on the chronological list before any other postdated award shall be paid. Any award under this chapter is specifically not a claim against the state if it cannot be paid due to a lack of funds in the fund.
17-15-11. Any person who asserts a false claim under the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor and shall further forfeit any benefit received and shall reimburse and repay the state for payments received or paid on his or her behalf pursuant to any of the provisions of this chapter.
17-15-12. (a) Acceptance of an award made pursuant to this chapter shall subrogate the state, to the extent of such award, to any right or right of action occurring to the claimant or the victim to recover payments on account of losses resulting from the crime with respect to which the award is made. The board may waive subrogation when the victim or claimant presents documentation and the board verifies that judgment, settlement, or other sources have not fully reimbursed the victim or claimant for expenses compensable under this chapter. (b) Acceptance of an award made pursuant to this chapter based on damages from a criminal act crime shall constitute an agreement on the part of the recipient reasonably to pursue any and all civil remedies arising from any right of action against the person or persons responsible for or committing the act crime.
17-15-13. (a) Any award or payment of benefits to, or on behalf of, a victim or eligible family member under this chapter shall create a debt due and owing to the state by any person

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found in a court of competent jurisdiction of this state to have committed such criminal an act resulting in compensation being paid pursuant to this chapter. (b) A court, when placing on probation any person who owes a debt to the state as a consequence of a criminal act crime, may set as a condition of probation the payment of the debt or a portion of the debt to the state. The court may also set the schedule or amounts of payments subject to modification based on change of circumstances. (c) The State Board of Pardons and Paroles shall also have the right to make payment of the debt or a portion of the debt to the state a condition of parole. (d) When a child is adjudicated for committing a delinquent act in a juvenile court proceeding involving a crime upon which a claim under this chapter can be made, the juvenile court in its discretion may order that the child pay the debt to the state as an adult would have to pay had an adult committed the crime. Any assessments so ordered may be made a condition of probation as provided in Code Section 15-11-601. (e) Payments authorized or required under this Code section shall be paid into the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund fund. The board shall coordinate the development of policies and procedures for the State Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Administrative Office of the Courts to assure that victim restitution programs are administered in an effective manner to increase payments into the fund. (f) In every case where an individual is serving under active probation supervision and paying a supervision fee, $9.00 per month shall be added to any supervision fee collected by any entity authorized to collect such fees and shall be paid into the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund fund. This subsection shall apply to probationers supervised under either Code Section 42-8-20 or 42-8-100. The probation supervising entity shall collect and forward the $9.00 fee to the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Board board by the end of each month.
17-15-14. The board shall be authorized to designate and expend not more than 10 percent of the moneys collected and paid into the fund pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 17-15-10 17-15-9 and Code Section 17-15-13 to provide funding to victim service providers for the purpose of disseminating materials regarding the availability of the compensation for victims of crime program provided in this chapter and public information purposes regarding the victim compensation program provided in this chapter.
17-15-15. When a forensic medical examination is conducted, the cost of such forensic medical 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 forensic medical examination has health insurance or any other source of health care coverage.

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17-15-16. (a) When a forensic interview is conducted and when funding is available, the cost of such interview for a person who is less than 18 years of age or developmentally disabled may be paid for by the fund in an amount to be determined by the board. (b) The board shall develop standards, protocols, and guidelines related to reimbursement of forensic interview providers. (c) The board shall establish an annual limit of:
(1) The amount that may be paid from the fund: (2) The amount that may be reimbursed for each interview; and (3) The limit on the number of interviews that will be reimbursable from the fund. (d) Funding may be used only when: (1) The results of the forensic interview will be for identification of the interviewee's needs, including social services, personal advocacy, case management, substance abuse treatment, and mental health services; (2) The forensic interviews are conducted in the context of a multidisciplinary investigation and diagnostic team, or in a specialized setting such as a child advocacy center; and (3) The interviewer is trained to conduct forensic interviews appropriate to the developmental age and abilities of children, or the developmental, cognitive, and physical or communication disabilities presented by adults."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Hill of the 32nd moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 187.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour
Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson N Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims E Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Tippins Y Tolleson

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Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 47, nays 1; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House substitute to SB 187.

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

HB 264. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Riley of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th, Taylor of the 79th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to extensively revise such Act; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Beach of the 21st moved that the Senate recede from its disagreement 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J
Chance Y Cowsert N Crane
Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Harper
N Heath Henson
N Hill, H Hill, Jack
Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims E Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S
Tippins Y Tolleson
Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

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On the motion, the yeas were 26, nays 21; the motion lost, and the Senate did not recede from its disagreement to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 264.

Senator Beach of the 21st moved that the Senate reconsider its action in defeating HB 264.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane
Crosby N Davenport N Davis N Dugan N Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Harbison Y Harper N Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack N Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas N McKoon
Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 32, nays 21; the motion prevailed, and HB 264 was reconsidered.

Senator Beach of the 21st moved that the Senate recede from its disagreement 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B

N Harbison Y Harper N Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson

Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims

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Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort
Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas N McKoon
Millar Y Miller

Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C N Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson
Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 32, nays 19; the motion prevailed, and the Senate receded from its disagreement to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 264.

The following communication was received by the Secretary:

Committees:

Senator Fran Millar

Education and Youth

District 40

Retirement

319-A Coverdell Legislative Office Building Economic Development

Atlanta, GA 30334

Government Oversight

Health and Human Services

3/20/2014

The State Senate Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Due to business outside the Senate Chamber, I missed the vote on HB 264. Had I been present, I would have voted Yes.

/s/ Fran Millar District 40

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

HB 265. By Representatives Jacobs of the 80th, Lindsey of the 54th, Riley of the 50th, Geisinger of the 48th, Taylor of the 79th and others:

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 repeal provisions relating to the suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; to repeal

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provisions relating to the board of directors of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to provide for contingent repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Beach of the 21st moved that the Senate recede from its disagreement to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 265.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B N Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby N Davenport N Davis Y Dugan N Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper N Heath N Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Mullis Y Murphy N Orrock N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 39, nays 15; the motion prevailed, and the Senate receded from its disagreement to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 265.

Senator Gooch of the 51st asked unanimous consent that HB 960, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 960, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 960. By Representatives Roberts of the 155th, Abrams of the 89th, Gardner of the 57th, Ehrhart of the 36th, Kaiser of the 59th and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to urban redevelopment for counties and

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municipal corporations, so as to provide for the use of surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; to provide for definitions; to provide for public contracts with private enterprises for the completion of surface transportation projects; to provide for methods of procurement for surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; to provide for limitations on former public employees when negotiating contracts for surface transportation projects; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Sponsor: Senator Gooch of the 51st.
The Senate Committee on Transportation offered the following substitute to HB 960:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Chapter 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to urban redevelopment for counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide for the use of surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; to provide for definitions; to revise terminology from "slums" to "pockets of blight"; to provide for public contracts with private enterprises for the completion of surface transportation projects; to provide for methods of procurement for surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; to provide for limitations on former public employees when negotiating contracts for surface transportation projects; to provide for the issuance of bonds for urban redevelopment 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 61 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to urban redevelopment for counties and municipal corporations, is amended by revising Code Section 36-61-2, relating to definitions, as follows:
"36-61-2. As used in this chapter, the term:
(1) 'Agency' or 'urban redevelopment agency' means a public agency created by Code Section 36-61-18. (2) 'Area of operation' means the area within the corporate limits of the municipality or county and the area within five miles of such limits, except that it shall not include any area which lies within the territorial boundaries of another incorporated municipality or another county unless a resolution is adopted by the governing body of such other municipality or county declaring a need therefor. (3) 'Board' or 'commission' means a board, commission, department, division, office,

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body, or other unit of the municipality or county. (4) 'Bonds' means any bonds (including refunding bonds), notes, interim certificates, certificates of indebtedness, debentures, or other obligations. (5) 'Clerk' means the clerk or other official of the municipality or county who is the custodian of the official records of such municipality or county. (6) 'County' means any county in this state. (7) 'Downtown development authority' means an authority created pursuant to Chapter 42 of this title. (8) 'Federal government' means the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the United States of America. (9) 'Housing authority' means a housing authority created by and established pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 8, the 'Housing Authorities Law.' (10) 'Local governing body' means the council or other legislative body charged with governing the municipality and the board of commissioners or governing authority of the county. (11) 'Mayor' means the mayor of a municipality or other officer or body having the duties customarily imposed upon the executive head of a municipality. (12) 'Municipality' means any incorporated city or town in the this state. (13) 'Obligee' includes any bondholder, agents, or trustees for any bondholders, or any lessor demising to the municipality or county property used in connection with an urban redevelopment project, or any assignee or assignees of such lessor's interest or any part thereof, and the federal government when it is a party to any contract with the municipality or county. (14) 'Person' means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint-stock association, or body politic and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or other person acting in a similar representative capacity. (15) 'Pocket of blight' means an area in which there is a predominance of buildings or improvements, whether residential or nonresidential, which by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, age, or obsolescence; inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open spaces; high density of population and overcrowding; existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes; or any combination of such factors is conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, or crime and is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare. 'Pocket of blight' also means an area which by reason of the presence of a substantial number of deteriorated or deteriorating structures; predominance of defective or inadequate street layout; faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness; unsanitary or unsafe conditions; deterioration of site or other improvements; tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land; the existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes; by having development impaired by airport or transportation noise or by other environmental hazards; or any combination of such factors substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of a municipality or county, retards the provisions of housing accommodations, or constitutes an economic or

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social liability and is a menace to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare in its present condition and use. (16) 'Pocket of blight clearance and redevelopment' may include:
(A) Acquisition of a pocket of blight or portion thereof; (B) Rehabilitation or demolition and removal of buildings and improvements; (C) Installation, construction, or reconstruction of streets, utilities, parks, playgrounds, transit facilities, sidewalks, streetscapes, trails, bicycle facilities, and other improvements necessary for carrying out in the area the urban redevelopment provisions of this chapter in accordance with the urban redevelopment plan; and (D) Making the land available for development or redevelopment by private enterprise or public agencies, including sale, initial leasing, or retention by the municipality or county itself, at its fair value for uses in accordance with the urban redevelopment plan. (15)(17) 'Public body' means the state or any municipality, county, board, commission, authority, district, housing authority, urban redevelopment agency, or other subdivision or public body of the state. (16)(18) 'Real property' includes all lands, including improvements and fixtures thereon and property of any nature appurtenant thereto or used in connection therewith, and every estate, interest, right, and use, legal or equitable, therein, including terms for years and liens by way of judgment, mortgage, or otherwise. (17)(19) 'Rehabilitation' or 'conservation' may include the restoration and redevelopment of a slum area pocket of blight or portion thereof, in accordance with an urban redevelopment plan, by: (A) Carrying out plans for a program of voluntary or compulsory repair and rehabilitation of buildings or other improvements; (B) Acquisition of real property and rehabilitation or demolition and removal of buildings and improvements thereon where necessary to eliminate unhealthful, unsanitary, or unsafe conditions, to lessen or increase density, to reduce traffic hazards, to eliminate obsolete or other uses detrimental to the public welfare, to otherwise remove or prevent the spread of slums pockets of blight or deterioration, or to provide land for needed public facilities or improvements, including, but not limited to, surface transportation projects; (C) Installation, construction, or reconstruction of streets, transit facilities and improvements, sidewalks, streetscapes, trails, bicycle facilities, utilities, parks, playgrounds, and other improvements necessary for carrying out in the area the urban redevelopment provisions of this chapter; and (D) The disposition of any property acquired in such urban redevelopment area, including sale, initial leasing or retention by the municipality or county itself, at its fair value for uses in accordance with the urban redevelopment plan. (18) 'Slum area' means an area in which there is a predominance of buildings or improvements, whether residential or nonresidential, which by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, age, or obsolescence; inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open spaces; high density of population and overcrowding; existence of

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conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes; or any combination of such factors is conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, or crime and is detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare. 'Slum area' also means an area which by reason of the presence of a substantial number of slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures; predominance of defective or inadequate street layout; faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness; unsanitary or unsafe conditions; deterioration of site or other improvements; tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land; the existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes; by having development impaired by airport or transportation noise or by other environmental hazards; or any combination of such factors substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of a municipality or county, retards the provisions of housing accommodations, or constitutes an economic or social liability and is a menace to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare in its present condition and use. (19) 'Slum clearance and redevelopment' may include:
(A) Acquisition of a slum area or portion thereof; (B) Rehabilitation or demolition and removal of buildings and improvements; (C) Installation, construction, or reconstruction of streets, utilities, parks, playgrounds, and other improvements necessary for carrying out in the area the urban redevelopment provisions of this chapter in accordance with the urban redevelopment plan; and (D) Making the land available for development or redevelopment by private enterprise or public agencies (including sale, initial leasing, or retention by the municipality or county itself) at its fair value for uses in accordance with the urban redevelopment plan. (20) 'Sponsoring local government' means the municipality or county which approves and is, directly or indirectly, providing the greatest percentage of the public funding, exclusive of federal funding, for a surface transportation project. (21) 'Surface transportation project' means a project for public improvement and any related public facilities which is planned to impact 10,000 or more acres and at least ten transit miles within the area of operation of the sponsoring local government, including any related facilities, systems, parks, trails, streets, greenspace, and any other integrated public or private development features included within any adopted infrastructure or transportation plan, urban redevelopment plan, strategic implementation plan, redevelopment plan, workable programs, or comprehensive plans. Surface transportation projects may be undertaken under this chapter in areas proximate to, but lying outside of, a designated urban redevelopment area, without regard to any requirement that the area be a pocket of blight, but only within the territorial limits of the sponsoring local government, provided that: (A) The majority of the applicable surface transportation project is located within one or more urban redevelopment areas; (B) The elements of such surface transportation project lying outside of one or

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more urban redevelopment areas are a functional component of a redevelopment plan authorized under the provisions of Chapter 44 of this title or a comprehensive development plan adopted in accordance with the rules of the Department of Community Affairs under Chapter 8 of Title 50; and (C) The sponsoring local government determines that the elements of the surface transportation project lying outside of one or more urban redevelopment areas are essential to the full implementation of such project, which legislative determination shall be deemed conclusive. (22) 'Urban redevelopment area' means a slum area pocket of blight which the local governing body designates as appropriate for an urban redevelopment project. (21)(23) 'Urban redevelopment plan' means a plan, as it exists from time to time, for an urban redevelopment project, which plan shall: (A) Conform to the general plan for the municipality or county as a whole; and (B) Be sufficiently complete to indicate such land acquisition, demolition and removal of structures, redevelopment, improvements, and rehabilitation as may be proposed to be carried out in the urban redevelopment area; zoning and planning changes, if any; land uses; maximum densities; building requirements; and the plan's relationship to definite local objectives respecting appropriate land uses, improved traffic, public transportation, public utilities, recreational and community facilities, and other public improvements. (22)(24) 'Urban redevelopment project' may include undertakings or activities of a municipality or county in an urban redevelopment area for the elimination and for the prevention of the development or spread of slums pockets of blight and may involve slum pocket of blight clearance and redevelopment in an urban redevelopment area, rehabilitation or conservation in an urban redevelopment area, the implementation of public improvements, including, but not limited to, surface transportation projects, or any combination or part thereof, in accordance with an urban redevelopment plan. Although the power of eminent domain may not be exercised for such the following purposes, such undertakings or activities may include: (A) Acquisition, without regard to any requirement that the area be a slum or blighted area pocket of blight, of air rights in an area consisting of lands and highways, railway or subway tracks, bridge or tunnel entrances, or other similar facilities which have a blighting influence on the surrounding area and over which air rights sites are to be developed for the elimination of such blighting influences and for the provision of housing and related facilities and uses designed for, and limited primarily to, families and individuals of low or moderate income; and (B) Construction of foundations and platforms necessary for the provision of air rights sites of housing and related facilities and uses designed for, and limited primarily to, families and individuals of low or moderate income or construction of foundations necessary for the provision of air rights sites for development of nonresidential facilities."

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SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 36-61-3, relating to legislative findings and declaration of necessity, as follows:
"36-61-3. (a) It is found and declared that there exist in municipalities and counties of this state slum areas pockets of blight, as defined in paragraph (18) (15) of Code Section 36-61-2, which constitute a serious and growing menace, injurious to the public health, safety, morals, and welfare of the residents of this state; that the existence of such areas contributes substantially and increasingly to the spread of disease and crime, constitutes an economic and social liability, substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of municipalities and counties, retards the provision of housing accommodations, aggravates traffic problems, and substantially impairs or arrests the elimination of traffic hazards and the improvement of traffic facilities; and that the prevention and elimination of slums pockets of blight is a matter of state policy and state concern, in order that the this state and its municipalities and counties shall not continue to be endangered by areas which are local centers of disease, promote juvenile delinquency, and, while contributing little to the tax income of the this state and its municipalities and counties, consume an excessive proportion of its revenues because of the extra services required for police, fire, accident, hospitalization, and other forms of public protection, services, and facilities. (b) It is further found and declared that certain slum areas pockets of blight or portions thereof may require acquisition, clearance, and disposition, subject to use restrictions, as provided in this chapter, since the prevailing condition of decay may make impracticable the reclamation of the area by conservation or rehabilitation; that the other areas or portions thereof, through the means provided in this chapter, may be susceptible of conservation or rehabilitation in such a manner that the conditions and evils enumerated in subsection (a) of this Code section may be eliminated, remedied, or prevented and that, to the extent that is feasible, salvable slum areas pockets of blight should be conserved and rehabilitated through voluntary action and the regulatory process. (c) It is further found and declared that the powers conferred by this chapter are for public uses and purposes for which public money may be expended and the power of eminent domain may be exercised. The necessity, in the public interest, for the provisions enacted in this chapter is declared as a matter of legislative determination."
SECTION 3. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 36-61-4, relating to the encouragement of private enterprise in urban redevelopment, as follows:
"36-61-4. (a) A municipality or county, to the greatest extent it determines to be feasible in carrying out the provisions of this chapter, shall afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the municipality or county as a whole, to the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the urban redevelopment area by private enterprise.

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A municipality or county shall give consideration to this objective in exercising its powers under this chapter, including: the formulation of a workable program; the approval of urban redevelopment plans consistent with the general plan for the municipality or county; the adoption and enforcement of ordinances as provided for in Code Section 36-61-11; the exercise of its zoning powers; the enforcement of other laws, codes, and regulations relating to the use of land and the use and occupancy of buildings and improvements; the disposition of any property acquired; and the provision of necessary public improvements. (b) Notwithstanding anything in this chapter or other provisions of law to the contrary, and in order to give effect to the encouragement of private enterprise contemplated in this Code section, the following shall apply to contracts and agreements for surface transportation projects entered into pursuant to this chapter:
(1) In addition to other methods of procurement authorized by law, the sponsoring local government, urban redevelopment agency, or other governing body shall be authorized to utilize the procedures of this chapter to provide for the planning, design, finance, construction, acquisition, leasing, operation, and maintenance of surface transportation projects. The provisions of this chapter shall be an alternative to such other methods to be exercised at the option of each sponsoring local government or public body; (2) One or more public bodies may participate in the consideration and implementation of a surface transportation project at the discretion of the sponsoring local government. Where more than one public body agrees to participate in the consideration or implementation of a surface transportation project, the participants may designate one or more representatives of each such participating public body, as agreed to by the sponsoring local government or the urban redevelopment agency;
(3)(A) An urban redevelopment agency designated by the sponsoring local government may evaluate a project to determine the appropriate or desirable levels of public and private participation in planning, designing, financing, constructing, operating, maintaining, or facilitating, or any combination thereof, for the execution of such project. Such urban redevelopment agency may designate a public nonprofit, private corporation, body, or entity to perform this function and to otherwise perform the activities contemplated in this Code section. (B) A sponsoring local government or an urban redevelopment agency shall be authorized to issue, individually or in sequenced stages, written requests for expressions of interest, qualifications, or proposals, or any combination thereof, or other similar methods of procurement or solicitation. Such requests shall indicate the scope of the project, the proposed public and private financial participation in the project, including, but not limited to, the rights, responsibilities, obligations, revenue sharing features, any lease, license, availability or other payment rights, and any other allocations of interests and federal and state income tax benefits in respect of real and personal property relating to a project. Such requests shall include the factors to be used in evaluating responses, the relative importance of any applicable evaluation factors, and other contractual terms and conditions expected, including

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any unique capabilities or qualifications that will be required of respondents, as determined in the sole discretion of the designated representative of the sponsoring local government. Public notice of such requests shall be made at least 30 days prior to the date set for the release of said request by posting a legal notice on the websites of the sponsoring local government and the public body implementing the project, in substantially the same manner utilized by such public bodies in order to solicit requests for proposals, with a copy of such notice provided simultaneously to each affected public body.
(C)(i) The public body implementing the project and the sponsoring local government, with the participation of any designated representatives of other participating public bodies as determined by the sponsoring local government, may engage in individual discussions and interviews 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 as called for in such request. Repetitive, informal interviews and negotiation sessions may be conducted. Any such interviews and negotiation sessions shall be deemed to be a part of the procurement process.
(ii)(I) At the conclusion of the final stage, on the basis of evaluation factors published in the request and all information developed in the selection process, the public body implementing the surface transportation project, in an open and public meeting subject to the provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 50, shall select 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 respondent or respondents. Negotiations conducted with one or more selected respondent pursuant to this Code section shall continue to be deemed an active procurement until the execution of the final, definitive agreement with the selected respondent or respondents. (iii) The public body implementing the project shall select for approval the respondent offering the most satisfactory and advantageous contract terms for the project based upon a thorough assessment of any one or more of the following: experience and reputation with similar projects; engineering and design quality; value; projected savings during, before, or after construction; and the ability of the final project's characteristics to meet the goals of the sponsoring local government, consistent with applicable plans and programs. The fair market value of any property included as a part of the procurement may be based on the consideration of the above factors, but it shall not be less than the initial cost to obtain the property. 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, department, or authority, and affected local government. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the terms and conditions for multiple awards are included in the request, the implementing

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public body may award contracts to more than one respondent. Should the implementing public body determine in writing that only one respondent is fully qualified, or that one respondent is clearly more highly qualified and suitable than the other respondents under consideration, a contract may be negotiated and awarded to that respondent. (iv) Upon approval of the selection by the implementing public body, a contract or contracts not exceeding 50 years in duration may be entered into by the urban redevelopment agency or any one or more of the participating public bodies and the selected respondent or respondents. The private financial information provided by the respondents shall remain exempt from Code Section 50-18-72 during and after the conclusion of the related selection process. (D) A dispute over the award of a contract under this chapter shall be resolved by the filing of a petition in the superior court of the county in which the sponsoring local government 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 sponsoring local government is located. The special master shall not be authorized to enjoin or otherwise delay or suspend the execution of the contract and any work to be performed under such contract. 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 sponsoring local government is located within 30 days following the decision of the special master. (E) Nothing in this chapter shall require the designated representatives, the sponsoring local government, the implementing public body, or any participating public body to continue negotiations or discussions arising out of any request or any other procurement initiated under the provisions of this Code section. (F) Every public body shall be authorized to promulgate reasonable rules and regulations to assist in its evaluation of responses and to implement the purposes of this chapter; provided, however, that unsolicited proposals shall not be permitted; (4) No public officer, employee, or member of any participating public body, with respect to contracts of such public body, 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 chapter for three years after leaving his or her position as a public officer, employee, or member of the public body or the General Assembly; and (5) Contracts entered into with a private enterprise in respect to the design, construction, operation, financing, or management of the public components of a surface transportation project shall not constitute the acquisition of property for a private use, nor shall such contracts be deemed a sale, lease, or other disposition of the related interests in property under any provisions of this chapter or other provision of applicable law, and such public components of a surface transportation project shall be deemed a public use for all purposes under applicable provisions of law, including, without limitation, Code Sections 36-61-9 and 36-61-10."

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SECTION 4. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 36-61-5, relating to resolution of necessity as prerequisite to exercise of powers, as follows:
"36-61-5. No municipality or county shall exercise any of the powers conferred upon municipalities and counties by this chapter until after its local governing body has adopted a resolution finding that:
(1) One or more slum areas pockets of blight exist in such municipality or county; and (2) The rehabilitation, conservation, or redevelopment, or a combination thereof, of such area or areas is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, morals, or welfare of the residents of the municipality or county."
SECTION 5. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 36-61-6, relating to formulation of a workable program for urban redevelopment, as follows:
"36-61-6. For the purposes of this chapter, a municipality or county may formulate a workable program for utilizing appropriate private and public resources including those specified in Code Section 36-61-11, to eliminate and prevent the development or spread of slums pockets of blight, to encourage needed urban rehabilitation, to provide for the redevelopment of slum areas pockets of blight, or to undertake such of the aforesaid activities or such other feasible municipal or county activities as may be suitably employed to achieve the objectives of such workable program. Such workable program may include, without limitation, provision for the prevention of the spread of slums pockets of blight into areas of the municipality or county which are free from slums pockets of blight, through diligent enforcement of housing, zoning, and occupancy controls and standards; the rehabilitation or conservation of slum areas pockets of blight or portions thereof by replanting, removing congestion, providing parks, playgrounds, and other public improvements, including without limitation surface transportation projects, encouraging voluntary rehabilitation, and compelling the repair and rehabilitation of deteriorated or deteriorating structures; and the clearance and redevelopment of slum areas pockets of blight or portions thereof."
SECTION 6. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 36-61-7, relating to preparation of redevelopment plan, approval, modification, and effect of approval, as follows:
"36-61-7. (a) A municipality or county shall not approve an urban redevelopment plan for an urban redevelopment area unless the governing body, by resolution, has determined such area to be a slum area pocket of blight and designated such area as appropriate for an urban redevelopment project. Authority is vested in every municipality and county to prepare, to adopt, and to revise, from time to time, a general plan for the physical

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development of the municipality or county as a whole (giving due regard to the environs and metropolitan surroundings), to establish and maintain a planning commission for such purpose and related municipal and county planning activities, and to make available and to appropriate the necessary funds therefor. A municipality or county shall not acquire real property for an urban redevelopment project unless the local governing body has approved the urban redevelopment plan in accordance with subsection (d) of this Code section. (b) The municipality or county may itself prepare or cause to be prepared an urban redevelopment plan; alternatively, any person or agency, public or private, may submit a plan to a municipality or county. (c) The local governing body of the municipality or county shall hold or shall cause some agency of the municipality or county to hold a public hearing on an urban redevelopment plan or a substantial modification of an approved urban redevelopment plan, after public notice thereof by publication in a newspaper having a general circulation in the area of operation of the municipality or county. The notice shall describe the time, date, place, and purpose of the hearing, shall generally identify the urban redevelopment area covered by the plan, and shall outline the general scope of the urban redevelopment project under consideration. (d) Following such hearing, the local governing body may approve an urban redevelopment plan if it finds that:
(1) A feasible method exists for the relocation of families who will be displaced from the urban redevelopment area in decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling accommodations within their means and without undue hardship to such families; (2) The urban redevelopment plan conforms to the general plan of the municipality or county as a whole; and (3) The urban redevelopment plan will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the municipality or county as a whole, for the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the urban redevelopment area by private enterprise. (e) An urban redevelopment plan may be modified at any time, provided that, if modified after the lease or sale by the municipality or county of real property in the urban redevelopment project area, such modification shall be subject to such rights at law or in equity as a lessee or purchaser or his or her successor or successors in interest may be entitled to assert. Any proposed modification which will substantially change the urban redevelopment plan as previously approved by the local governing body shall be subject to the requirements of this Code section, including the requirement of a public hearing, before it may be approved. (f) Upon the approval of an urban redevelopment plan by a municipality or county, the provisions of the plan with respect to the future use and building requirements applicable to the property covered by the plan shall be controlling with respect thereto."
SECTION 7. Said chapter is further amended by revising paragraphs (1), (6), and (9) of Code Section 36-61-8, relating to powers of municipalities and counties generally, as follows:

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"(1) To undertake and carry out urban redevelopment projects within its area of operation; to make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of its powers under this chapter; and to disseminate slum pocket of blight clearance and urban redevelopment information;" "(6) Within their area of operation, to make or have made all plans necessary to the carrying out of the purposes of this chapter and to contract with any person, public or private, in making and carrying out such plans and to adopt or approve, modify, and amend such plans. Such plans may include, without limitation:
(A) A general plan for the locality as a whole; (B) Urban redevelopment plans; (C) Plans for carrying out a program of voluntary or compulsory repair and rehabilitation of buildings and improvements, to include but not to be limited to making loans and grants from funds received from the federal government, as well as from funds received from the repayment of such loans and interest thereon, to persons, public or private, owning private housing for the purpose of financing the rehabilitation of such housing; (D) Plans for the enforcement of state and local laws, codes, and regulations relating to the use of land and the use and occupancy of buildings and improvements and to the compulsory repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or removal of buildings and improvements; and (E) Appraisals, title searches, surveys, studies, and other preliminary plans and work necessary to prepare for the undertaking of urban redevelopment projects. The municipality or county is authorized to develop, test, and report methods and techniques and to carry out demonstrations and other activities for the prevention and elimination of slums pockets of blight and to apply for, accept, and utilize grants of funds from the federal government for such purposes;" "(9) Within their areas of operation, to organize, coordinate, and direct the administration of the provisions of this chapter as they apply to such municipality or county, in order that the objective of remedying slums pockets of blight and preventing the causes thereof within the municipality or county may be most effectively promoted and achieved, and to establish such new office or offices of the municipality or county or to reorganize existing offices in order to carry out such purpose most effectively.; and"
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) and paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 36-61-10, relating to disposal of property in redevelopment area generally, notice and bidding procedures, exchange with veterans' organization, and temporary operation of property, as follows:
"(a) A municipality or county may sell, lease, or otherwise transfer real property in an urban redevelopment area or any interest therein acquired by it and may enter into contracts with respect thereto, for residential, recreational, commercial, industrial, or other uses or for public use; or the municipality or county may retain such property or

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interest for public use, in accordance with the urban redevelopment plan, subject to such covenants, conditions, and restrictions, including covenants running with the land and including the incorporation by reference therein of the provisions of an urban redevelopment plan or any part thereof, as it may deem to be in the public interest or necessary or desirable to assist in preventing the development or spread of future slums pockets of blight or to otherwise carry out the purposes of this chapter. Such sale, lease, other transfer, or retention and any agreement relating thereto may be made only after the approval of the urban redevelopment plan by the local governing body. The purchasers or lessees and their successors and assigns shall be obligated to devote such real property only to the uses specified in the urban redevelopment plan and may be obligated to comply with such other requirements as the municipality or county may determine to be in the public interest, including the obligation to begin within a reasonable time any improvements on the real property required by the urban redevelopment plan. Such real property or interest shall be sold, leased, otherwise transferred, or retained at not less than its fair value for uses in accordance with the urban redevelopment plan. In determining the fair value of real property for uses in accordance with the urban redevelopment plan, a municipality or county shall take into account and give consideration to the uses provided in such plan; the restrictions upon and the covenants, conditions, and obligations assumed by the purchaser or lessee or by the municipality or county retaining the property; and the objectives of such plan for the prevention of the recurrence of slum areas pockets of blight. The municipality or county in any instrument of conveyance to a private purchaser or lessee may provide that such purchaser or lessee shall be without power to sell, lease, or otherwise transfer the real property without the prior written consent of the municipality or county until he or she has completed the construction of any and all improvements which he or she has obligated himself or herself to construct thereon. Real property acquired by a municipality or county which, in accordance with the provisions of the urban redevelopment plan, is to be transferred shall be transferred as rapidly as feasible in the public interest consistent with the carrying out of the provisions of the urban redevelopment plan. The inclusion in any such contract or conveyance to a purchaser or lessee of any such covenants, restrictions, or conditions, including the incorporation by reference therein of the provisions of an urban redevelopment plan or any part thereof, shall not prevent the filing of the contract or conveyance in the land records of the county in such manner as to afford actual or constructive notice thereof.
(b)(1) A municipality or county may dispose of real property in an urban redevelopment area to private persons only under such reasonable competitive bidding procedures as it shall prescribe, or as are provided in this subsection or, solely with respect to and for the benefit of advancing surface transportation projects, as provided in Code Section 36-61-4. A municipality or county, by public notice by publication once each week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper having a general circulation in the community, prior to the execution of any contract to sell, lease, or otherwise transfer real property and prior to the delivery of any instrument of conveyance with respect thereto under this Code section, may invite proposals from

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and make available all pertinent information to private redevelopers or any persons interested in undertaking to redevelop or rehabilitate an urban redevelopment area or any part thereof. The notice shall identify the area or portion thereof and shall state that such further information as is available may be obtained at such office as shall be designated in the notice. The municipality or county shall consider all such redevelopment or rehabilitation proposals and the financial and legal ability of the persons making such proposals to carry them out and may negotiate with any persons for proposals for the purchase, lease, or other transfer of any real property acquired by the municipality or county in the urban redevelopment area. The municipality or county may accept such proposal as it deems to be in the public interest and in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter. The municipality or county may execute contracts in accordance with subsection (a) of this Code section and deliver deeds, leases, and other instruments and take all steps necessary to effectuate such contracts."
SECTION 9. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 36-61-12, relating to the issuance of bonds for urban redevelopment projects, as follows:
"36-61-12. (a) A municipality or county shall have power to issue bonds, in its discretion, from time to time, to finance the undertaking of any urban redevelopment project under this chapter, including, without limiting the generality thereof, the payment of principal and interest upon any advances for surveys and plans for urban redevelopment projects and shall also have power to issue refunding bonds for the payment of retirement of such bonds previously issued by it. Such bonds shall be made payable, as to both principal and interest, solely from the income, proceeds, revenues, and funds of the municipality or county derived from or held in connection with its undertaking and carrying out of urban redevelopment projects under this chapter; provided, however, that payment of such bonds, both as to principal and interest, may be further secured by a pledge of any loan, grant, or contribution from the federal government or other source, in aid of any urban redevelopment projects of the municipality or county under this chapter, and by a mortgage of any such urban redevelopment projects or any part thereof, title to which is in the municipality or, county, or redevelopment agency. (b) Bonds issued under this Code section shall not constitute an indebtedness within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation or restriction and shall not be subject to the provisions of any other law or charter relating to the authorization, issuance, or sale of bonds. Bonds issued under this chapter are declared to be issued for an essential public and governmental purpose and, together with interest thereon and income therefrom, shall be exempted from all taxes. (c) Bonds issued under this Code section shall be authorized by resolution or ordinance of the local governing body. They may be issued in one or more series and shall bear such date or dates, be payable upon demand or mature at such time or times, bear interest at such rate or rates, be in such denomination or denominations, be in such form

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either coupon or registered, carry such conversion or registration privileges, have such rank or priority, be executed in such manner, be payable in such medium of payment, at such place or places, be subject to such terms of redemption (with or without premium), be secured in such manner, and have such other characteristics as may be provided by the resolution of the local governing body or by the trust indenture or mortgage issued pursuant thereto. (d) Such bonds may be sold at not less than par at public sales held after notice published prior to such sales in a newspaper having a general circulation in the area of operation and in such other medium of publication as the municipality or county may determine or may be exchanged for other bonds on the basis of par. Such bonds may be sold to the federal government or to an institution insured by an agency of the federal government at private sale at not less than par and, in the event that less than all of the authorized principal amount of such bonds is sold to the federal government or to an institution insured by an agency of the federal government, the balance may be sold at private sale at not less than par at an interest cost to the municipality or county, such cost not to exceed the interest cost to the municipality or county of the portion of the bonds sold to the federal government or to an institution insured by an agency of the federal government. All bonds issued under this Code section shall be issued and validated under and in accordance with the procedure set forth in Article 3 of Chapter 82 of this title. The provisions of any resolution or ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds under this Code section shall be a contract with every holder of such bonds and enforceable by any bondholder by mandamus or other appropriate action or proceeding at law or in equity. (e) If any of the public officials of the municipality or county whose signatures appear on any bonds or coupons issued under this chapter cease to be such officials before the delivery of the bonds, such signatures, nevertheless, shall be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if the officials had remained in office until the delivery. Any provision of any law to the contrary notwithstanding, any bonds issued pursuant to this chapter shall be fully negotiable. (f) In any suit, action, or proceeding involving the validity or enforceability of any bond issued under this chapter or the security therefor, any such bond reciting in substance that it has been issued by the municipality or county in connection with an urban redevelopment project, as defined in paragraph (22)(24) of Code Section 36-612, shall be conclusively deemed to have been issued for such purpose and such project shall be conclusively deemed to have been planned, located, and carried out in accordance with this chapter. Suits, actions, and proceedings instituted under this paragraph may be initiated under and in accordance with, and have all the privileges under, Article 3 of Chapter 82 of this title, the 'Revenue Bond Law,' except as otherwise provided in this chapter. (g) Any urban redevelopment agency or housing authority which a municipality or county has elected to exercise powers under Code Section 36-61-17 may also issue bonds, as provided in this Code section, in the same manner as a municipality or county, except that such bonds shall be authorized and the terms and conditions thereof

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shall be prescribed by the commissioners of such urban redevelopment agency or housing authority in lieu of the local governing body."
SECTION 10. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 36-61-14, related to property exempt from taxes and from levy and sale by virtue of an execution, as follows:
"(b) The property of a municipality, or county, or any other public body, acquired or held for the purpose of this chapter, is declared to be public property used for essential public and governmental purposes and such property shall be exempt from all taxes of the municipality, the county, the state, or any political subdivision thereof. Such tax exemption shall terminate when the municipality or county sells, leases, or otherwise disposes of property in an urban redevelopment area to a purchaser or lessee who or which is not a public body."
SECTION 11. Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 36-61-16, relating to cooperation by public bodies, as follows:
"(a) For the purpose of aiding in the planning, undertaking, or carrying out of an urban redevelopment project located within the area in which it is authorized to act, any public body, upon such terms, with or without consideration, as it may determine, may:
(1) Dedicate, sell, convey, or lease any of its interest in any property or grant easements, licenses, or other rights or privileges therein to a municipality or county; (2) Incur the entire expense of any public improvements made by such public body in exercising the powers granted in this Code section; (3) Do any and all things necessary to aid or cooperate in the planning or carrying out of an urban redevelopment plan; (4) Lend, grant, or contribute funds to a municipality or county; (5) Enter into agreements (which may extend over any period, notwithstanding any provision or rule of law to the contrary) with a municipality or county or other public body respecting action to be taken pursuant to any of the powers granted by this chapter, including the furnishing of funds or other assistance in connection with an urban redevelopment project and other provisions allocating legal responsibility for matters arising under or in connection with transactions entered into pursuant to Code Section 36-61-4; and (6) Cause public buildings and public facilities, including parks, trails, greenspace, playgrounds, recreational, community, education, transit, water, sewer, or drainage facilities, or any other works which it is otherwise empowered to undertake, to be furnished; furnish, dedicate, close, vacate, pave, install, grade, regrade, plan, or replan streets, roads, sidewalks, ways, or other places; plan, replan, zone, or rezone any part of the public body or make exceptions from building regulations; and cause administrative and other services to be furnished to the municipality or county. If at any time title to or possession of any urban redevelopment project is held by any

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public body or governmental agency, other than the municipality or county, which is authorized by law to engage in the undertaking, carrying out, or administration of urban redevelopment projects, including any agency or instrumentality of the United States of America, the provisions of the agreements referred to in this subsection shall inure to the benefit of and may be enforced by such public body or governmental agency. As used in this subsection, the terms 'municipality' and 'county' shall also include an urban redevelopment agency or a housing authority vested with all of the urban redevelopment project powers pursuant to Code Section 36-61-17."

SECTION 12.
Said chapter is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 36-61-17, relating to exercise of redevelopment powers by municipalities and counties and delegation to redevelopment agency or housing authority, as follows:
"(b) As used in this Code section, the term 'urban redevelopment project powers' shall include all of the rights, powers, functions, duties, privileges, immunities, and exemptions granted to a municipality or county under this chapter, except the following:
(1) The power to determine an area to be a slum area pocket of blight and to designate such area as appropriate for an urban redevelopment project; (2) The power to approve and amend urban redevelopment plans; (3) The power to establish a general plan for the locality as a whole; (4) The power to formulate a workable program under Code Section 36-61-6; (5) The powers, duties, and functions referred to in Code Section 36-61-11; (6) The power to make the determinations and findings provided for in Code Section 36-61-4, Code Section 36-61-5, and subsection (d) of Code Section 36-61-7; (7) The power to issue general obligation bonds; and (8) The power to appropriate funds, to levy taxes and assessments, and to exercise other powers provided for in paragraph (8) of Code Section 36-61-8."

SECTION 13. 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 Y Balfour Y Beach

N Harbison Y Harper N Heath

Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock

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Y Bethel Y Burke N Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J Chance N Cowsert N Crane Y Crosby N Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

N Henson Hill, H
Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas N McKoon N Millar
Miller

N Ramsey N Seay Y Shafer N Sims Y Staton Y Stone N Tate Y Thompson, B N Thompson, C
Thompson, S N Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 30, nays 19.

HB 960, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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

HB 271. By Representatives Neal of the 2nd, Lindsey of the 54th, Meadows of the 5th, Oliver of the 82nd, Abrams of the 89th 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 review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, and privacy considerations, so as to revise definitions; to clarify provisions relating to record restriction involving certain felony offenses; to change provisions relating to the application of the Code section to arrests occurring prior to July 1, 2013; 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 271 (HB 271/SCSFA/2) by inserting after "amend" on line 1 the following: Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to create the offense of murder in the second degree; to change provisions relating to murder; to provide for penalties; to amend Titles 15, 16, and 31, Code Section 35-3-190, Title 42, and Code Section 49-2-14.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, health, the state-wide alert system for unapprehended

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murder or rape suspects determined to be serious public threats, penal institutions, and records check requirements for the Department of Human Services, respectively, so as to correct cross-references; to amend
By replacing line 6 with the following:
PART I SECTION 1-1.
Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by revising subsections (c) and (d) and adding a new subsection to Code Section 16-5-1, relating to murder and felony murder, as follows:
"(c) A person also commits the offense of murder when, in the commission of a felony, he or she causes the death of another human being irrespective of malice. (d) A person commits the offense of murder in the second degree when, in the commission of cruelty to children in the second degree, he or she causes the death of another human being irrespective of malice.
(d)(e)(1) A person convicted of the offense of murder shall be punished by death, by imprisonment for life without parole, or by imprisonment for life. (2) A person convicted of the offense of murder in the second degree shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than ten nor more than 30 years."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-1-16, relating to mental health court divisions, as follows:
"(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 mental health court division policies and practices related to implementing the standards and practices developed pursuant to paragraph (4) of this subsection. The work plan shall ensure a risk and needs assessment is used to identify the likelihood of recidivating and identify the needs that, when met, reduce recidivism. The work plan shall ensure that mental health court division eligibility shall be focused on moderate-risk and high-risk offenders as determined by a risk and needs assessment. 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, murder in the second degree, armed robbery, rape, aggravated sodomy, aggravated

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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."
SECTION 2-2. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-203, relating to when reasonable efforts by DFCS are not required, as follows:
"(2) Has been convicted of the murder or murder in the second degree of another child of such parent;"
SECTION 2-3. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-233, relating to termination of parental rights, as follows:
"(3) The court has made a determination that the parent of a child adjudicated as a dependent child has been convicted of:
(A) The murder of another child of such parent; (B) Murder in the second degree of another child of such parent; (B)(C) Voluntary manslaughter of another child of such parent; (C)(D) Voluntary manslaughter of the other parent of such child; (D)(E) Aiding or abetting, attempting, conspiring, or soliciting to commit murder or voluntary manslaughter of another child of such parent; (E)(F) Aiding or abetting, attempting, conspiring, or soliciting to commit murder or voluntary manslaughter of the other parent of such child; or (F)(G) Committing felony assault that has resulted in serious bodily injury to such child or to another child of such parent."
SECTION 2-4. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 15-11-560, relating to concurrent and original jurisdiction of superior court, as follows:
"(b) The superior court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction over the trial of any child 13 to 17 years of age who is alleged to have committed any of the following offenses:
(1) Murder; (2) Murder in the second degree; (2)(3) Voluntary manslaughter; (3)(4) Rape; (4)(5) Aggravated sodomy; (5)(6) Aggravated child molestation; (6)(7) Aggravated sexual battery; or (7)(8) Armed robbery if committed with a firearm."

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SECTION 2-5. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by revising subsection (e) of Code Section 16-11-131, relating to possession of firearms by convicted felons and first offender probationers, as follows:
"(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 in the second degree; burglary in any degree; 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."
SECTION 2-6. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 16-11-133, relating to minimum periods of confinement for persons convicted who have prior convictions, as follows:
"(b) Any person who has previously been convicted of or who has previously entered a guilty plea to the offense of murder, murder in the second degree, armed robbery, kidnapping, rape, aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, or any felony involving the use or possession of a firearm and who shall have on or within arm's reach of his or her person a firearm during the commission of, or the attempt to commit:
(1) Any crime against or involving the person of another; (2) The unlawful entry into a building or vehicle; (3) A theft from a building or theft of a vehicle; (4) Any crime involving the possession, manufacture, delivery, distribution, dispensing, administering, selling, or possession with intent to distribute any controlled substance as provided in Code Section 16-13-30; or (5) Any crime involving the trafficking of cocaine, marijuana, or illegal drugs as provided in Code Section 16-13-31, and which crime is a felony, commits a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by confinement for a period of 15 years, such sentence to run consecutively to any other sentence which the person has received."
SECTION 2-7. Said title is further amended by revising paragraph (5) of subsection (b) of Code Section 16-12-1.1, relating to child, family, or group-care facility operators prohibited from employing or allowing to reside or be domiciled persons with certain past criminal violations, as follows:
"(5) A violation of Code Section 16-5-1, relating to murder;"

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SECTION 2-8. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, is amended by revising subparagraph (a)(2)(A) of Code Section 31-2-9, relating to records check requirement for certain facilities, as follows:
"(A) A violation of Code Section 16-5-1, relating to murder and felony murder;"
SECTION 2-9. Said title is further amended by revising subparagraph (H) of paragraph (2) of Code Section 31-7-250, relating to definitions for facility licensing and employee records checks, as follows:
"(H) A violation of Code Section 16-5-1, relating to murder and felony murder;"
SECTION 2-10. Code Section 35-3-190 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the statewide alert system for unapprehended murder or rape suspects determined to be serious public threats, is amended by revising subsection (c) as follows:
"(c) The director shall develop and implement a state-wide alert system to be activated when a suspect for the crime of murder, felony murder, or murder in the second degree as defined in Code Section 16-5-1 or rape as defined in Code Section 16-6-1 has not been apprehended and law enforcement personnel have determined that the suspect may be a serious threat to the public."
SECTION 2-11. Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, is amended by revising Code Section 42-5-85, relating to leave privileges of inmates serving murder sentences, as follows:
"42-5-85. (a) As used in this Code section only, the term:
(1) 'Aggravating 'aggravating circumstance' means that: (1)(A) The murder was committed by a person with a prior record of conviction for a capital felony; (2)(B) The murder was committed while the offender was engaged in the commission of another capital felony, aggravated battery, burglary in any degree, or arson in the first degree; (3)(C) The offender, by his or her act of murder, knowingly created a great risk of death to more than one person in a public place by means of a weapon or device which would normally be hazardous to the lives of more than one person; (4)(D) The offender committed the murder for himself, herself, or another, for the purpose of receiving money or any other thing of monetary value; (5)(E) The murder of a judicial officer, former judicial officer, district attorney or solicitor-general, or former district attorney, solicitor, or solicitor-general was committed during or because of the exercise of his or her official duties; (6)(F) The offender caused or directed another to commit murder or committed

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murder as an agent or employee of another person; (7)(G) The murder was outrageously or wantonly vile, horrible, or inhuman in that it involved torture, depravity of mind, or an aggravated battery to the victim; (8)(H) The murder was committed against any peace officer, corrections employee, or firefighter while engaged in the performance of his or her official duties; (9)(I) The murder was committed by a person in, or who has escaped from, the lawful custody of a peace officer or place of lawful confinement; or (10)(J) The murder was committed for the purpose of avoiding, interfering with, or preventing a lawful arrest or custody in a place of lawful confinement of himself, herself, or another. (2) 'Murder' means a violation of Code Section 16-5-1. (b) No special leave, emergency leave, or limited leave privileges shall be granted to any inmate who is serving a murder sentence unless the commissioner has approved in writing a written finding by the department that the murder did not involve any aggravating circumstance. (c) The department shall make a finding that a murder did not involve an aggravating circumstance only after an independent review of the record of the trial resulting in the conviction or of the facts upon which the conviction was based."
SECTION 2-12. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (g) of Code Section 42-9-45, relating to general rule-making power, as follows:
"(g) No inmate serving a sentence for murder, murder in the second degree, armed robbery, kidnapping, rape, aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, or aggravated sexual battery shall be released on parole for the purpose of regulating jail or prison populations."
SECTION 2-13. Code Section 49-2-14.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to records check requirements for the Department of Human Services, is amended by revising subparagraph (a)(2)(A) as follows:
"(A) A violation of Code Section 16-5-1, relating to murder and felony murder;"
PART III SECTION 3-1.
By replacing "Section 2" with "Section 3-2" on line 23.
By replacing line 35 with the following:
PART IV SECTION 4-1.

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Senator Stone of the 23rd moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 271.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B N Jackson, L Y James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B N Jones, E Y Ligon N Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C
Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 49, nays 4; the motion prevailed, and the Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 271.

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

Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following Bills of the House:

HB 773.

By Representatives Dickey of the 140th, Epps of the 144th, Roberts of the 155th, Talton of the 147th and Shaw of the 176th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, so as to change provisions relating to discharging a gun or pistol near a public highway or street; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to

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provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 954.

By Representatives Harrell of the 106th, Pak of the 108th, Williamson of the 115th, Carson of the 46th, Ramsey of the 72nd 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 change the definition of fair market value of property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 966.

By Representatives Cooper of the 43rd, Oliver of the 82nd, Rutledge of the 109th, Watson of the 166th, Weldon of the 3rd and others:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to authorize licensed health practitioners to prescribe opioid antagonists to certain individuals and entities pursuant to a protocol; to provide for legislative findings; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency medical services, so as to provide for grants to ensure availability of opioid antagonists; to authorize emergency medical services personnel to administer parenteral injections of opioid antagonists; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following Bill of the House:

HB 930.

By Representatives Barr of the 103rd, Brockway of the 102nd, Clark of the 98th, Cooke of the 18th, Ramsey of the 72nd and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding state government; to provide that the General Assembly shall adopt standards and instructions for Article V convention delegates; to provide for the revocation of a resolution calling for an Article V convention under certain circumstances; to prohibit certain votes by delegates and alternate delegates; to provide for penalties; to provide for an advisory group and its composition, powers, duties, and procedures; 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 amendment to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

HB 60.

By Representative Holt of the 112th:

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 certain laws regarding the carrying and possession of firearms by retired judges; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator McKoon of the 29th asked unanimous consent that HB 580, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 580, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 580. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Maxwell of the 17th and Battles of the 15th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-14-70 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility and application for retirement benefits under the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund, additional or partial retirement benefits, and election to provide both retirement and survivors benefits, so as to provide for a spousal survivor's benefit; to provide for an actuarially reduced member's benefit; to provide for an increase in benefits in the event of the death of the spouse or entry of an order of divorce; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator McKoon of the 29th.

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

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GREG S. GRIFFIN State Auditor (404) 656-2174

October 9, 2013

Honorable Paul Battles, Chairman House Retirement Committee Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 613-D Atlanta, Georgia 30334

SUBJECT: Actuarial Investigation House Bill 580 (LC 21 2190) Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund

Dear Chairman Battles:

This bill would amend provisions relating to retirement benefits paid under the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund. Specifically, this bill would provide for retiring members to elect spousal survivor's benefits upon retirement. Members electing such option would receive an actuarially reduced benefit. This legislation includes a provision authorizing members to revoke the election if the spouse predeceases the member or upon a final judgment of divorce.

The first year cost to the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund would be $3,295 in order to meet the concurrent funding requirements of O.C.G.A. 47-20-50. The first year cost is the cost required each year to fund the normal cost. The estimated cost is based on current member data, actuarial assumptions, and actuarial methods. It should be noted that changes in any of these variables could affect the cost of this legislation. Any future costs would be paid through a portion of fines, fees, and bond forfeitures.

The following is a summary of the relevant findings of the actuarial investigation for this bill pursuant to a request by the House Retirement Committee. The investigation was to be conducted according to O.C.G.A. 47-20-36, which outlines the factors to be considered in an actuarial investigation. The figures are based on employee data and the most recent actuarial assumptions and methods.

(1) The amount of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability which will result from the bill.

$

0

(2) The amount of the annual amortization of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability which will result from the bill.

$

0

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(3) The number of years that the unfunded actuarial

accrued liability created by this bill would be

amortized.

N/A

(4) The amount of the annual normal cost which will result from the bill.

$

3,295

(7) The employer contribution rate currently in effect.
(8) The employer contribution rate recommended (in conformity with minimum funding standards specified in Code Section 47-20-10).

Portion of fines, Fees, and bond forfeitures
Portion of fines, Fees, and bond
forfeitures

(9) The total dollar amount of the increase in the annual

employer contribution which is necessary to maintain the

retirement system in an actuarially sound condition.

$

0

*According to the actuary, the first year cost of this legislation is $3,295. However, the required employer contribution would not need to increase since this Fund is in a wellfunded position. Currently, the amount of revenue generated from fines, fees, and bond forfeitures is sufficient to cover the additional costs associated with this bill and to ensure the Fund remains funded in accordance with the State's minimum funding standards.

It should be noted that any subsequent changes in the retirement bill will invalidate the actuarial investigation and the findings included therein.

Respectfully,

/s/ Greg S. Griffin State Auditor

Department of Audits and Accounts
270 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 1-156 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400

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GREG S. GRIFFIN State Auditor (404) 656-2174

March 4, 2013

The Honorable Tom Weldon State Representative Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 508-D Atlanta, Georgia 30334

SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification House Bill 580 (LC 21 2190)

Dear Representative Weldon:

This bill would amend provisions relating to spousal benefits paid under the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund. Specifically, this bill would revise the method for calculating the amount of retirement benefits paid to the member if the member elects spousal benefits. Additionally, this legislation would allow a member to revoke spousal benefits in the event the spouse predeceases the member or upon final judgment of divorce.

This is to certify that this bill is a fiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.

Respectfully,
/s/ Greg S. Griffin 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson N Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L Y James

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B

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Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 54, nays 1.

HB 580, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator McKoon of the 29th asked unanimous consent that HB 460, having been placed on the Table on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, be taken from the Table.

The consent was granted, and pursuant to Senate Rule 4-2.10(a), HB 460, having been taken from the Table, was put upon its passage.

HB 460. By Representatives Weldon of the 3rd, Battles of the 15th, Benton of the 31st, Black of the 174th and Riley of the 50th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund, so as to provide that no person under a sentence of confinement shall be eligible for membership in such retirement fund; to provide that a member of such fund shall not accrue creditable service while under a sentence of confinement; to provide conditions for an effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Sponsor: Senator McKoon of the 29th.

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

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GREG S. GRIFFIN State Auditor (404) 656-2174
February 14, 2013
The Honorable Tom Weldon State Representative Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 508-D Atlanta, Georgia 30334
SUBJECT: State Auditor's Certification House Bill 460 (LC 21 2057)
Dear Representative Weldon:
This bill would amend provisions relating to membership and creditable service under the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund. Specifically, this bill would prohibit any person from becoming a member of the Fund while they are incarcerated. Additionally, no member shall be eligible to obtain creditable service for any service rendered during a time of incarceration.
This is to certify that this bill is a fiscal retirement bill as defined in the Public Retirement Systems Standards Law.
Respectfully,
/s/ Greg S. Griffin State Auditor

Department of Audits and Accounts
270 Washington Street, S.W., Suite 1-156 Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400
GREG S. GRIFFIN State Auditor (404) 656-2174
October 17, 2013

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Honorable Paul Battles, Chairman House Retirement Committee Coverdell Legislative Office Building, Room 613-D Atlanta, Georgia 30334

SUBJECT: Actuarial Investigation House Bill 460 (LC 21 2057) Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund

Dear Chairman Battles:

This bill would amend provisions relating to membership under the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund. Specifically, this bill would prohibit any person from becoming a member of the Fund while he or she is incarcerated. Additionally, this bill would prohibit any member from obtaining creditable service during any period of incarceration.

Under the provisions of this legislation, certain persons could be restricted from joining the Fund or earning creditable service for some portion of time. Therefore, this legislation would not result in any additional cost to the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund. This bill would not result in any increase to the unfunded actuarial accrued liability or the employer contribution rate. The estimated cost is based on current member data, actuarial assumptions, and actuarial methods. It should be noted that changes in any of these variables could affect the cost estimate for this legislation. Any future costs would be paid through a 1% tax on premiums charged by fire insurance companies.

The following is a summary of the relevant findings of the actuarial investigation for this bill pursuant to a request by the House Retirement Committee. The investigation was to be conducted according to O.C.G.A. 47-20-36, which outlines the factors to be considered in an actuarial investigation. The figures are based on employee data and the most recent actuarial assumptions and methods.

(1) The amount of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability

which will result from the bill.

$

0

(2) The amount of the annual amortization of the unfunded

actuarial accrued liability which will result from the bill. $

0

(3) The number of years that the unfunded actuarial accrued

liability created by this bill would be amortized.

N/A

(4) The amount of the annual normal cost which will result

from the bill.

$

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(5) The employer contribution rate currently in effect.
(6) The employer contribution rate recommended (in conformity with minimum funding standards specified in Code Section 47-20-10).
(7) The total dollar amount of the increase in the annual employer contribution which is necessary to maintain the retirement system in an actuarially sound condition.

1% tax on premiums charged by fire insurance companies......

1% tax on premiums charged by fire insurance companies......

$

0

It should be noted that any subsequent changes in the retirement bill will invalidate the actuarial investigation and the findings included therein.

Respectfully,

/s/ Greg S. Griffin 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 Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares
Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson

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N Fort Y Ginn
Golden Y Gooch

N Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the passage of the bill, the yeas were 50, nays 3.

HB 460, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 1111. By Senators Chance of the 16th, Shafer of the 48th, Mullis of the 53rd, Bethel of the 54th, Hill of the 4th and others:

A RESOLUTION commending Senator Cecil Staton for his service to the citizens of the 18th Senate District and the state of Georgia; and for other purposes.

SR 1173. By Senators Staton of the 18th, Shafer of the 48th, Hill of the 4th, Mullis of the 53rd, Williams of the 19th and others:

A RESOLUTION commending Senator Ronnie Chance for his decade of service in the Georgia Senate; and for other purposes.

SR 1202. By Senators Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th, Miller of the 49th, Staton of the 18th, Mullis of the 53rd and others:

A RESOLUTION commending Senator Tim Golden and extending best wishes to him upon the occasion of his forthcoming retirement from the Senate; and for other purposes.

SR 1237. By Senators Chance of the 16th, Hill of the 4th, Shafer of the 48th, Staton of the 18th, Tolleson of the 20th and others:

A RESOLUTION commending Senator Tim Golden for his decades of service in the Georgia General Assembly; and for other purposes.

SR 1238. By Senators Chance of the 16th, Shafer of the 48th, Staton of the 18th, Tolleson of the 20th and Jackson of the 24th:

A RESOLUTION commending Senator John Crosby for his service in the Georgia Senate; and for other purposes.

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SR 1247. By Senators Chance of the 16th, Shafer of the 48th, Staton of the 18th, Miller of the 49th, Hill of the 32nd and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Senator Buddy Carter for his service in the Georgia Senate; and for other purposes.
SR 1261. By Senators Henson of the 41st, Tate of the 38th, Fort of the 39th, Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Senator Jason Carter for his service to the citizens of the 42nd Senate District and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 1262. By Senators Henson of the 41st, Tate of the 38th, Fort of the 39th, Shafer of the 48th, Chance of the 16th and others:
A RESOLUTION commending Senator Hardie Davis for his service to the citizens of the 22nd Senate District and the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

The President spoke to the resolutions honoring the Senators who would not be seeking reelection to the State Senate.

The following messages were received from the House through Mr. Reilly, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 326.

By Senators Jeffares of the 17th, Stone of the 23rd, Staton of the 18th, Carter of the 1st, Millar of the 40th and others:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-202 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation, membership, officers, compensation, expenses, organization, duration, and quorum of the Private Colleges and Universities Authority, so as to authorize the authority to meet by teleconference and other methods permitted by law; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Mr. President:

The House has adopted the reports of the Committees of Conference on the following Bills of the Senate:

SB 134.

By Senators Carter of the 1st, Millar of the 40th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Orrock of the 36th and Stone of the 23rd:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to controlled substances, so as to revise the definition of "prescriber"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 288.

By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Harper of the 7th, Chance of the 16th 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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association releases annual financial reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 391.

By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th, Davis of the 22nd and Dugan of the 30th:

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE network; to provide for oversight; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following bill was taken up to consider the Conference Committee Report thereto:

SB 288. By Senators Bethel of the 54th, Mullis of the 53rd, Tippins of the 37th, Harper of the 7th, Chance of the 16th 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 certain

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programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association releases annual financial reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Conference Committee Report was as follows:

The Committee of Conference on SB 288 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to SB 288 be adopted.

Respectfully submitted,
FOR THE SENATE: /s/ Senator Bethel of the 54th /s/ Senator Mullis of the 53rd /s/ Senator Unterman of the 45th

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
/s/ Representative Dudgeon of the 25th /s/ Representative Martin of the 49th /s/ Representative Jones of the 47th

COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON SB 288
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 certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act" shall participate in or sponsor interscholastic sports events conducted by any athletic association unless the association releases annual financial reports; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the creation of the High School Athletics Overview Committee; to provide for its composition, powers, and duties; to provide for reports; to provide for performance criteria; to provide for expenditure of funds; 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 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:

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"20-2-316.2. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'athletic association' means any association of schools or any other similar organization which acts as an organizing, sanctioning, scheduling, or rule-making body for interscholastic athletic events in which public schools in this state participate. (b) No high school which receives funding under this article shall participate in, sponsor, or provide coaching staff for interscholastic sports events which are conducted under the authority of, conducted under the rules of, or scheduled by any athletic association unless such athletic association annually publishes and provides to its members a financial report of its activities for the preceding calendar year or fiscal year, if different from the calendar year, within 90 days after the end of such calendar year or fiscal year. Such report shall include a complete financial statement setting forth its assets, liabilities, income, and operating expenses for such calendar year or fiscal year."
SECTION 1A. Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, is amended by revising Article 32, which was formerly reserved, to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 32
20-2-2100. (a) There is created as a joint committee of the General Assembly the High School Athletics Overview Committee to be composed of five members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party; five members of the Senate appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, one of whom shall be a member of the minority party; the chairperson of the House Committee on Education or his or her designee; and the chairperson of the Senate Education and Youth Committee or his or her designee. The members of the committee shall serve two-year terms concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Lieutenant Governor shall each designate a cochairperson from among the appointees of their respective houses. The cochairpersons shall serve terms of two years concurrent with their terms as members of the General Assembly. 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 periodically inquire into and review the operations of high school athletic associations, as defined in subsection (c) of this Code section. (b) No high school which receives funding under Article 6 of this chapter shall participate in, sponsor, or provide coaching staff for interscholastic sports events which are conducted under the authority of, conducted under the rules of, or scheduled by any high school athletics association unless such association complies with the provisions of this article.

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(c) As used in this Code section, the term 'committee' means the High School Athletics Overview Committee, and the term 'high school athletic association' means any association of schools or any other similar organization which acts as an organizing, sanctioning, scheduling, or rule-making body for interscholastic athletic events in which public high schools in this state participate.
20-2-2101. The Department of Education, the Attorney General, and all other agencies of state government, upon request by the committee, shall assist the committee in the discharge of its duties set forth in this article. The committee may employ staff and may secure the services of consultants as appropriate and subject to available funding. Upon authorization by joint resolution of the General Assembly, the committee shall have the power while the General Assembly is in session or during the interim between sessions to request the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents in aid of its duties. In addition, when the General Assembly is not in session, the committee shall have the power to request the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents in aid of its duties, upon application of the cochairpersons of the committee, with the concurrence of the Speaker of the House and the Senate Committee on Assignments.
20-2-2102. All high school athletic associations in this state shall cooperate with the committee, its authorized personnel, the Attorney General, the Department of Education, and other state agencies in order that the charges of the committee may be timely and efficiently discharged. The associations shall submit to the committee such reports and data as the committee shall reasonably require in order that the committee may adequately perform its functions. The Attorney General is authorized to bring appropriate legal actions to enforce any laws specifically or generally relating to the associations. The committee shall, on or before the first day of January of each year, and at such other times as it deems necessary, submit to the General Assembly a report of its findings and recommendations based upon the review of the high school athletic associations, as set forth in this article.
20-2-2103. In the discharge of its duties, the committee shall evaluate the performance of high school athletic associations consistent with the following criteria:
(1) Fairness and equity in establishing and implementing its standards; and (2) The promotion of academic achievement and good sportsmanship.
20-2-2104. (a) The committee is authorized to expend state funds available to the committee for the discharge of its duties. Said funds may be used for the purposes of compensating staff, paying for services of consultants, and paying all other necessary expenses incurred by the committee in performing its duties.

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(b) The members of the committee shall receive the same compensation, per diem, expenses, and allowances for their service on the committee as is authorized by law for members of interim legislative study committees. (c) The funds necessary for the purposes of the committee shall come from the funds appropriated to and available to the legislative branch of government."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Bethel of the 54th moved that the Senate adopt the Conference Committee Report on SB 288.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B
Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane
Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan
Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson
Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L
James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar
Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton
Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 48, nays 1; the motion prevailed, and the Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on SB 288.

The following bill was taken up to consider the Conference Committee Report thereto:
SB 391. By Senators Balfour of the 9th, Harbison of the 15th, Hill of the 6th, Davis of the 22nd and Dugan of the 30th:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and

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related institutions, so as to provide that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE network; to provide for oversight; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Conference Committee Report was as follows:

The Committee of Conference on SB 391 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to SB 391 be adopted.

Respectfully submitted,

FOR THE SENATE:

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

/s/ Senator Balfour of the 9th /s/ Senator Golden of the 8th /s/ Senator Bethel of the 54th

/s/ Representative Hatchett of the 150th /s/ Representative Coomer of the 14th /s/ Representative Watson of the 166th

COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE SUBSTITUTE TO SB 391

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide that each medical facility shall make a good faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support coordinator to join the TRICARE program; to amend Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income for Georgia income tax purposes, so as to provide a limited deduction for certain medical core clerkships; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

PART I SECTION 1-1.

Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hospitals and related institutions, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:
"31-7-20. (a) Each medical facility in this state shall, not later than July 1, 2015, make a good

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faith application to the southern regional TRICARE managed care support contractor for certification in the TRICARE program. (b) If any medical facility fails to qualify for certification in the TRICARE program, such medical facility shall implement a plan to upgrade the facility, equipment, personnel, or such other cause for the disqualification within one year of notice of such deficiency. (c) Each medical facility shall submit reports to the commissioner detailing its efforts to join the TRICARE program and shall submit copies of applications, acceptances or rejections, correspondences, and any other information the commissioner deems necessary. (d) The commissioner shall maintain files on each medical facility in this state and shall monitor each medical facility's efforts to join the TRICARE program. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall require a medical facility to enter into a contract with the southern regional managed care support contractor or to participate in TRICARE as a network provider or as a participating non-network provider, as such terms are defined in the federal TRICARE regulations."
PART II SECTION 2-1.
Code Section 48-7-27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to computation of taxable net income for Georgia income tax purposes, is amended by adding a new paragraph to subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(13.2)(A) An amount equal to $1,000.00 for any physician who served as the community based faculty physician for a medical core clerkship provided by community based faculty. (B) An amount equal to $1,000.00 for any physician who served as the community based faculty physician for a physician assistant core clerkship provided by community based faculty. (C) An amount equal to $1,000.00 for any physician who served as the community based faculty physician for a nurse practitioner core clerkship provided by community based faculty. (D) As used in this paragraph, the term:
(i) 'Community based faculty physician' means a noncompensated physician who provides a minimum of three and a maximum of ten clerkships within a calendar year. (ii) 'Medical core clerkship,' 'physician assistant core clerkship,' or 'nurse practitioner core clerkship' means a clerkship for a student who is enrolled in a Georgia medical school, a Georgia physician assistant school, or a Georgia nurse practitioner school and who completes a minimum of 160 hours of community based instruction in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medicine, psychiatry, or general surgery under the guidance of a community based faculty physician.

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(E) The state-wide Area Health Education Centers Program Office at Georgia Regents University shall administer the program and certify rotations for the department. (F) This paragraph shall apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2014;"

PART III SECTION 3-1.

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 391.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J Y Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson
Hill, H Y Hill, Jack Y Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon
Lucas Y McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S Y Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 53, nays 1; the motion prevailed, and the Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on SB 391.

The following bill was taken up to consider the Conference Committee Report thereto:

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SB 134. By Senators Carter of the 1st, Millar of the 40th, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Orrock of the 36th and Stone of the 23rd:
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-13-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to controlled substances, so as to revise the definition of "prescriber"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The Conference Committee Report was as follows:
The Committee of Conference on SB 134 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to SB 134 be adopted.
Respectfully submitted,

FOR THE SENATE:
/s/ Senator Carter of the 1st /s/ Senator Unterman of the 45th
Senator Balfour of the 9th

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
/s/ Representative Weldon of the 3rd /s/ Representative Peake of the 141st /s/ Representative Stephens of the 164th

COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE SUBSTITUTE TO SB 134

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
To amend Code Section 16-13-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to controlled substances, so as to revise the definition of "dispenser"; to revise the definition of "prescriber"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1. Code Section 16-13-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to controlled substances, is amended by revising paragraphs (10) and (23.1) as follows:
"(10) 'Dispenser' means a person that delivers licensed under the laws of this state, or any other state or territory of the United States to dispense or deliver a Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance to the ultimate user in this state but shall not include:
(A) A pharmacy licensed as a hospital pharmacy by the Georgia State 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

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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." "(23.1) 'Prescriber' means a physician, dentist, scientific investigator, or other person licensed, registered, or otherwise authorized under the laws of this state, or any other state or territory of the United States, to prescribe a controlled substance in the course of professional practice or research in this state."

SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.

Senator Carter of the 1st moved that the Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on SB 134.

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

Y Albers Y Balfour Y Beach Y Bethel Y Burke Y Butler Y Carter, B Y Carter, J N Chance Y Cowsert Y Crane Y Crosby Y Davenport Y Davis Y Dugan Y Fort Y Ginn Y Golden Y Gooch

Y Harbison Y Harper Y Heath Y Henson Y Hill, H Y Hill, Jack
Hill, Judson Y Hufstetler Y Jackson, B Y Jackson, L N James Y Jeffares Y Jones, B Y Jones, E Y Ligon Y Lucas N McKoon Y Millar Y Miller

Y Mullis Y Murphy Y Orrock Y Ramsey Y Seay Y Shafer Y Sims Y Staton Y Stone Y Tate Y Thompson, B Y Thompson, C Y Thompson, S
Tippins Y Tolleson Y Unterman Y Wilkinson Y Williams

On the motion, the yeas were 51, nays 3; the motion prevailed, and the Senate adopted the Conference Committee Report on SB 134.

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The following communication was transmitted by the Secretary:

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

David A. Cook Secretary of the Senate

(404) 656-5040 Fax (404) 656-5043

March 28, 2014

Honorable Nathan Deal Governor of Georgia 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 March 10, 2014, with the following results:

The Honorable Faison Middleton of Dougherty County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, for the term of office beginning 3/15/2012, and ending 3/15/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

The Honorable Alfred "Bill" Jones of Glynn County, as a member of the Board of Natural Resources, for the term of office beginning 3/16/2013, and ending 3/16/2020. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

The Honorable Dick Yarbrough of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Juvenile Justice, for the term of office beginning 7/6/2011, and ending 7/6/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

The Honorable Fred Stephens of White County, as a member of the Board of Juvenile Justice, for the term of office beginning 7/6/2011, and ending 7/6/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Theresa Fisher of Paulding County, as a member of the State Workforce Investment Board, for the term of office beginning 2/20/2012, and ending 2/20/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Joseph Surber III of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Technology Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable A. Quillian Baldwin, Jr. of Troup County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning 5/9/2012, and ending 5/9/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Louisa Abbott of Chatham County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning 5/9/2012, and ending 5/9/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Thomas Campbell of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning 5/9/2012, and ending 5/9/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable R. Michael Key of Troup County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning 5/9/2011, and ending 5/9/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Charles Clay of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning 5/9/2011, and ending 5/9/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Roger Tutterow of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning 5/9/2011, and ending 5/9/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Lisa Rambo of Sumter County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning 5/9/2011, and ending 5/9/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Elizabeth Branch of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning 5/9/2009, and ending 5/9/2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Alisha Thomas Morgan of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning and ending concurrent with current term of office. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Timothy Barr of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning and ending concurrent with current term of office. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Emanuel Jones of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning and ending concurrent with current term of office. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Chuck Hufstetler of Floyd County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning and ending concurrent with current term of office. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable R. "Rick" Smith of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning 5/9/2011, and ending 5/9/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Janet Sherlock of Fayette County, as a member of the Georgia Technology Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Michael Bolden of Spalding County, as a member of the Georgia Utilities Facility Protection Act Advisory Committee, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Daniel Craig of Richmond County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Larry Mims of Tift County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Judicial Retirement System, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014

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The Honorable W. Perry Tindol of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, for the term of office beginning 2/24/2012, and ending 2/24/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Greer Johnson of Forsyth County, as a member of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, for the term of office beginning 2/24/2013, and ending 2/24/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable W. Jackson Winter of Fulton County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2010, and ending 6/30/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Thomas Bowen of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, for the term of office beginning 3/15/2012, and ending 3/15/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Ashley Addison of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, for the term of office beginning 3/15/2013, and ending 3/15/2019. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, 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 3/15/2013, and ending 3/15/2019. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Susan Harper of Dougherty County, as a member of the Board of Early Care and Learning, for the term of office beginning 5/12/2011, and ending 5/12/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Phil Davis of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Board of Early Care and Learning, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2009, and ending 7/1/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Dawnn Henderson of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Early Care and Learning, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Sherron Murphy of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Board of Early Care and Learning, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2009, and ending 7/1/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

3006

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

The Honorable Tammy Lenkeit of Hall County, as a member of the Board of Early Care and Learning, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jerri Kropp of Bulloch County, as a member of the Board of Early Care and Learning, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2011, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable J. Richard Porter of Grady County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2008, and ending 6/30/2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Tim Williams of Douglas County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2008, and ending 6/30/2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Julia Neighbors of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Juvenile Justice, for the term of office beginning 7/6/2012, and ending 7/6/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jeff Lawson of Hall County, as a member of the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Keith Stone of Berrien County, as a member of the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2010, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Bill Jones of Butts County, as a member of the Board of Governors of the George L. Smith II World Congress Center Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2011, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Larry Danese of DeKalb County, as a member of the DeKalb District Supervisor: Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission, for the term of office beginning 12/31/2011, and ending 12/31/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Denise Taylor of Glynn County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Massage Therapy, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014

3007

The Honorable Craig Knowles of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Massage Therapy, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Wendy Williamson of Chatham County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning 5/9/2011, and ending 5/9/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Katie Connell of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning 5/9/2011, and ending 5/9/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jonathan Pannell of Chatham County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, for the term of office beginning 3/15/2008, and ending 3/15/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Sarah Hawthorne of Twiggs County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, for the term of office beginning 3/15/2013, and ending 3/15/2019. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable John Mitcham of Bartow County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Roland Weekley of Gwinnett County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2011, and ending 6/30/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jerry Hayes of Cobb County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2011, and ending 6/30/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Wayne Shannon of Tift County, as a member of the Agriculture Education Advisory Commission, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2013, and ending 1/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

3008

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

The Honorable J. Kenneth Morrow of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Agriculture Education Advisory Commission, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2013, and ending 1/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Phil Youngblood of Brooks County, as a member of the Veterans Service Board, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2013, and ending 4/1/2020. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Pat Phillips of Union County, as a member of the Veterans Service Board, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2012, and ending 4/1/2019. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Nancy Addison of Chatham County, as a member of the North Georgia Mountains Authority, for the term of office beginning 5/13/2013, and ending 5/13/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Duncan Johnson, Jr. of Richmond County, as a member of the Board of Natural Resources, for the term of office beginning 5/13/2013, and ending 1/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Alfred "Bill" Jones of Glynn County, as a member of the North Georgia Mountains Authority, for the term of office beginning 5/13/2013, and ending 5/13/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Steve Oldaker of Glynn County, as a member of the Statewide Independent Living Council, for the term of office beginning 4/30/2013, and ending 4/30/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Elizabeth Branch of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Child Support, for the term of office beginning 5/9/2013, and ending 5/9/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable K. Andrea Phipps of Whitfield County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2013, and ending 4/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Phil Carlock of Fulton County, as a member of the State Properties Commission, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2013, and ending 4/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014

3009

The Honorable Frank McKay of Hall County, as a member of the State Board of Workers' Compensation, for the term of office beginning 5/1/2013, and ending 5/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Donald Doran of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2010, and ending 6/30/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Mary Ellen Imlay of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2009, and ending 6/30/2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Donna Hyland of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2009, and ending 6/30/2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Alice Dover of Habersham County, as a member of the State Board of Cosmetology, for the term of office beginning 8/9/2010, and ending 8/9/2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Judy Taylor of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Public Health, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable J. Craig Tully of Miller County, as a member of the Board of Public Safety, for the term of office beginning 1/20/2011, and ending 1/20/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Mark Revenew of Chatham County, as a member of the Board of Public Safety, for the term of office beginning 1/20/2013, and ending 1/20/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable David Austin of Paulding County, as a member of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, for the term of office beginning 3/15/2013, and ending 3/15/2019. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable M. Carlene Talton of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Board of Early Care and Learning, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

3010

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

The Honorable Jeff Mullis of Walker County, as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Rahn Mayo of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable J. Barry Schrenk of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts, for the term of office beginning 5/24/2013, and ending 6/30/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Marleen Olivie of Muscogee County, as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts, for the term of office beginning 5/24/2013, and ending 6/30/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable J. Barry Schrenk of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts, for the term of office beginning 5/24/2013, and ending 6/30/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, 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 5/24/2013, and ending 6/30/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Stephanie Jones of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts, for the term of office beginning 5/24/2013, and ending 6/30/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable John White of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts, for the term of office beginning 5/24/2013, and ending 6/30/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Bryan Golden of Tift County, as a member of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, for the term of office beginning 4/7/2013, and ending 4/7/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Dolly Johnson of Henry County, as a member of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, for the term of office beginning 4/7/2013, and ending 4/7/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014

3011

The Honorable Oscar "Steve" Hyman of Tift County, as a member of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, for the term of office beginning 4/7/2013, and ending 4/7/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Patrick Robinson of Oconee County, as a member of the Georgia Regents Health System Board of Directors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable J. Roy Rowland of Laurens County, as a member of the Georgia Regents Health System Board of Directors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable W. Roger Waldrop of Polk County, as a member of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable David Morrow of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Maxine Burton of Clarke County, as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Alton Russell of Muscogee County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2010, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jack "Bob" Plemons of Catoosa County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2008, and ending 7/1/2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Benjamin Bagwell, Jr. of Hall County, as a member of the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority, for the term of office beginning 6/17/2013, and ending 6/17/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Catherine Bonk of DeKalb County, as a member of the Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform, for the term of office beginning 6/14/2013, and ending 12/31/2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

3012

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

The Honorable Patrick Healy of Cobb County, as a member of the Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform, for the term of office beginning 6/14/2013, and ending 12/31/2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Tony Herdener of Hall County, as a member of the Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform, for the term of office beginning 6/14/2013, and ending 12/31/2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Johnny Lyons of Gwinnett County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board: HVAC Division, for the term of office beginning 7/30/2011, and ending 7/30/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Charles McMurtrey of Cobb County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board: Low Voltage, for the term of office beginning 7/30/2010, and ending 7/30/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Barbara Mitchell of Sumter County, as a member of the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators, for the term of office beginning 6/4/2011, and ending 6/4/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Diane Patterson of Cobb County, as a member of the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators, for the term of office beginning 6/4/2011, and ending 6/4/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Harvey Persons III of Douglas County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning 1/17/2013, and ending 1/17/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Christie Haynes of Dawson County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning 1/17/2013, and ending 1/17/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Hannah Grady of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2011, and ending 1/1/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014

3013

The Honorable Cayanna Good of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning 1/17/2013, and ending 1/17/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Stuart Wilkinson of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning 1/17/2013, and ending 1/17/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Glen Wilkins of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning 1/17/2013, and ending 1/17/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Deborah Silcox of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning 1/17/2013, and ending 1/17/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Elaine Pritchard of Houston County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning 1/17/2013, and ending 1/17/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable William McGahan of Fulton County, as a member of the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission, for the term of office beginning 11/21/2011, and ending 11/21/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Renee Unterman of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Governor's Office of Children and Families Board, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Lee Anderson of Richmond County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2013, and ending 1/1/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Sheila Cook of Telfair County, as a member of the Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform, for the term of office beginning 6/21/2013, and ending 12/31/2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

3014

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

The Honorable Ed Painter of Whitfield County, as a member of the Joint Study Committee on Medicaid Reform, for the term of office beginning 6/21/2013, and ending 12/31/2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable James Belk of Cobb County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board: Utility Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/30/2012, and ending 7/30/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Kenneth Davis of Coweta County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board: HVAC Division, for the term of office beginning 7/30/2010, and ending 7/30/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Kevin Green of Thomas County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board: HVAC Division, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2011, and ending 6/30/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Randy Locklear of Hall County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board: HVAC Division, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2011, and ending 6/30/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Barbara Baxter of Cherokee County, as a member of the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators, for the term of office beginning 12/29/2012, and ending 12/29/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable William McCalley of Colquitt County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2011, and ending 1/1/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Claire Bartlett of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning 1/17/2013, and ending 1/17/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Earl Cooper of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning 6/1/2011, and ending 6/1/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014

3015

The Honorable Gi'Nia Stone of DeKalb County, as a member of the Governor's Office of Children and Families Board, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Tim Burkhalter of Floyd County, as a member of the Governor's Office of Children and Families Board, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Katie Dempsey of Floyd County, as a member of the Governor's Office of Children and Families Board, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Gina Jeffords of Wayne County, as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts, for the term of office beginning 6/21/2013, and ending 6/30/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Myra Tolbert of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Commission on Service and Volunteerism, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2011, and ending 1/1/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Randy Zimler of Hall County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board: Low Voltage, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2010, and ending 6/30/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Rudy Weaver of Bartow County, as a member of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board: HVAC, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2011, and ending 6/30/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Patrick Jones of Pierce County, as a member of the Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machine Operator Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 4/10/2013, and ending 4/10/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Lee Hunter of Hall County, as a member of the Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machine Operator Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 4/10/2013, and ending 4/10/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

3016

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE

The Honorable Gus Makris of Cobb County, as a member of the Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machine Operator Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 4/10/2013, and ending 4/10/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Christopher Pope of Hall County, as a member of the Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machine Operator Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 4/10/2013, and ending 4/10/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Charles Yates of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Governors of the Georgia L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Patrick Pellicano of Dougherty County, as a member of the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2009, and ending 7/1/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable David Moody, Jr. of DeKalb County, as a member of the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Andy Cooper of Dougherty County, as a member of the State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Rose Williams of Jones County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Stacy Jarrard of Lumpkin County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Cory Ruth of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Technology Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014

3017

The Honorable Randal Robison of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Technology Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Don Hallacy of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Technology Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Pete Wellborn of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Technology Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Joy Burch-Meeks of Wayne County, as a member of the Jekyll Island State Park Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Sybil Lynn of Wayne County, as a member of the Jekyll Island State Park Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable James Allgood of Laurens County, as a member of the Georgia Ports Authority, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable J. Alvin Wilbanks of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Teachers Retirement System, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Vanessa Bamber of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Council for the Arts, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 6/30/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Mary Ellen Imlay of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Donna Hyland of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Paul Garcia of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2010, and ending 6/30/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Philip Chase of Clarke County, as a member of the Statewide Independent Living Council, for the term of office beginning 4/30/2013, and ending 4/30/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Angela Davis of Fulton County, as a member of the Statewide Independent Living Council, for the term of office beginning 4/30/2013, and ending 4/30/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Justin Malone of Muscogee County, as a member of the Statewide Independent Living Council, for the term of office beginning 4/30/2013, and ending 4/30/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Deborah McDonald of Dougherty County, as a member of the Statewide Independent Living Council, for the term of office beginning 4/30/2013, and ending 4/30/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Michael Leverett of Bibb County, as a member of the Statewide Independent Living Council, for the term of office beginning 4/30/2013, and ending 4/30/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Miroslav Sarac of Gilmer County, as a member of the Statewide Independent Living Council, for the term of office beginning 4/30/2013, and ending 4/30/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Liza Leiter of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Deborah Gay of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 4/16/2012, and ending 4/16/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable C. Peggy Venable of Grady County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 4/16/2013, and ending 4/16/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Kayla Wilson of Columbia County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 4/16/2013, and ending 4/16/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Deanie Fincher of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 4/16/2013, and ending 4/16/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Joy Norman of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 1/22/2013, and ending 1/22/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable John Hall of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 1/22/2013, and ending 1/22/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Anisio Correia of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 1/22/2013, and ending 1/22/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Lewis Wheaton of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 4/16/2013, and ending 4/16/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Kenneth Slade of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 4/16/2013, and ending 4/16/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Chris Moder of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 4/16/2013, and ending 4/16/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Katherine Carlisle of Harris County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 4/16/2013, and ending 4/16/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Dana Skelton-Sanders of Stephens County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 4/16/2013, and ending 4/16/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Jennifer Page of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 4/16/2013, and ending 4/16/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Steve Oldaker of Glynn County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 4/16/2013, and ending 4/16/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Carl Franklin of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Amy O'Dell of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Fay Loggins of Hall County, as a member of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Louise Hill of Clarke County, as a member of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Peter Worthy of Carroll County, as a member of the Georgia Civil War Commission, for the term of office beginning 6/1/2013, and ending 6/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Deborah Johnson of Jeff Davis County, as a member of the Governor's Office of Children and Families Board, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Chandra Yadav of Camden County, as a member of the Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machine Operator Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 4/10/2013, and ending 4/10/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable James Curran of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Public Health, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Robert Harshman of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Public Health, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Mitch Rodriguez of Bibb County, as a member of the Board of Public Health, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jay Sanders of Monroe County, as a member of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2011, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Liz Hausmann of Fulton County, as a member of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Joseph Hood of DeKalb County, as a member of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Janis Mangum of Jackson County, as a member of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Ellice Martin of Clinch County, as a member of the Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Lynn Cornett of Fulton County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Z. Shaw Blackmon of Houston County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Doug Carter of Hall County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Tim Williams of Douglas County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Dinah Wayne of Hall County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Richard Porter of Grady County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Ben Hall of Laurens County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Julie Hunt of Tift County, as a member of the Georgia Ports Authority, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Glen Hicks of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Board of Governors of the George L. Smith II World Congress Center Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, 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 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Bebe Heiskell of Walker County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Gilbert Barrett of Habersham County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Chip Mitchell of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014

3023

The Honorable Hugh "Trip" Tollison of Chatham County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable David Addleton of Bibb County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Alisande Osuch of Henry County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Ben Satterfield of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, 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 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Kelly Stewart of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Juvenile Justice, for the term of office beginning 7/6/2011, and ending 7/6/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Randall Pugh of Jackson County, as a member of the Board of Economic Development, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable James Hines, Jr. of Houston County, as a member of the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable C. Andrew Fuller of Hall County, as a member of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Alva Hopkins, Jr. of Charlton County, as a member of the Georgia Ports Authority, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Kevin Boyd of Hall County, as a member of the State Board of Education, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2013, and ending 1/1/2020. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Stephan Nygren of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Larry Hutcheson of Haralson County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Patricia Geisinger of Fulton County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, 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 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Lisa Kinchen of Henry County, as a member of the Governor's Office of Children and Families Board, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Shirley Smith of Catoosa County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Thomas Weyandt, Jr. of Fulton County, as a member of the Fort McPherson Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority, for the term of office beginning 12/31/2009, and ending 12/31/2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jennifer Nelson of Bibb County, as a member of the Small Business Stationary Source Technical and Environmental Compliance Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Frank Turner of Newton County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Anthony Waters of Bulloch County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014

3025

The Honorable Mike Sullivan of Rockdale County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2011, and ending 7/1/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Valerie Williams of Hall County, as a member of the Professional Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Douglas Tollett of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Governors of the George L. Smith II world Congress Center Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable John Edwards of Evans County, as a member of the Board of Juvenile Justice, for the term of office beginning 7/6/2013, and ending 7/6/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Allen Kibler of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Cecil Bonner of Cherokee County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Mitch Everett of Fulton County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Cliff McCurry of Chatham County, as a member of the Consumer Advisory Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Logan Nalley, Jr. of Richmond County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Dentistry, for the term of office beginning 8/1/2013, and ending 8/1/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Craig Buckley of Emanuel County, as a member of the Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers, for the term of office beginning 3/15/2013, and ending 3/15/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Cindy Trimble of Fannin County, as a member of the Georgia State Board of Architects and Interior Designers, for the term of office beginning 8/1/2012, and ending 8/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Beckey Malphus of Thomas County, as a member of the State Board of Veterinary Medicine, for the term of office beginning 6/24/2013, and ending 6/24/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Edsel Davis of Bibb County, as a member of the State Board of Veterinary Medicine, for the term of office beginning 9/16/2013, and ending 9/16/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Terrie McFadden-Garden of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce, for the term of office beginning 10/6/2012, and ending 10/6/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jason Bearden of Cherokee County, as a member of the Joint Study Committee on Mental Health Access, for the term of office beginning 8/16/2013, and ending 12/31/2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Stephen Goss of Dougherty County, as a member of the Joint Study Committee on Mental Health Access, for the term of office beginning 8/16/2013, and ending 12/31/2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Rocio Woody of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Corrections, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable George Andrews of Fulton County, as a member of the Private Colleges and Universities Authority, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2010, and ending 1/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Tim Connell of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Private Colleges and Universities Authority, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2008, and ending 1/1/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014

3027

The Honorable Edward Jordan of Washington County, as a member of the Rural Development Council, for the term of office beginning 8/4/2013, and ending 8/4/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Dwayne Turner of White County, as a member of the Rural Development Council, for the term of office beginning 8/4/2013, and ending 8/4/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Bebe Heiskell of Walker County, as a member of the Rural Development Council, for the term of office beginning 8/4/2013, and ending 8/4/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Nancy Jones of Meriwether County, as a member of the Rural Development Council, for the term of office beginning 8/4/2013, and ending 8/4/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Charles Leger of Crisp County, as a member of the Rural Development Council, for the term of office beginning 8/4/2013, and ending 8/4/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Patricia Graham of Barrow County, as a member of the Rural Development Council, for the term of office beginning 8/4/2013, and ending 8/4/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Gary Paulk of Wray County, as a member of the Rural Development Council, for the term of office beginning 8/4/2013, and ending 8/4/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Matthew Cardella of Liberty County, as a member of the Rural Development Council, for the term of office beginning 8/4/2013, and ending 8/4/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Richard Harrell of Fulton County, as a member of the Rural Development Council, for the term of office beginning 8/4/2013, and ending 8/4/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable William Jackson, Jr. of Columbia County, as a member of the Rural Development Council, for the term of office beginning 8/4/2013, and ending 8/4/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Edgar Dewey Robinson of Decatur County, as a member of the Rural Development Council, for the term of office beginning 8/4/2013, and ending 8/4/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Matt Arthur of Rabun County, as a member of the Southern Regional Education Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Howard Sills of Putnam County, as a member of the County and Municipal Probation Authority, for the term of office beginning 1/15/2010, and ending 1/15/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Carol Rivera of Cobb County, as a member of the Professional Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Lauren Eckman of Bibb County, as a member of the Professional Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Terrie Ponder of Carroll County, as a member of the Professional Standards Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Joe Montgomery of Floyd County, as a member of the Private Colleges and Universities Authority, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2013, and ending 1/1/2019. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable John Robinson, Jr. of Glynn County, as a member of the Private Colleges and Universities Authority, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2012, and ending 1/1/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable James Hutcheson of Treutlen County, as a member of the State Board of Cosmetology, for the term of office beginning 5/5/2013, and ending 5/5/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Dree Church-Krohn of Clarke County, as a member of the State Board of Cosmetology, for the term of office beginning 8/9/2013, and ending 8/9/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable William Kemp of Lowndes County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Physician Workforce, for the term of office beginning 10/6/2010, and ending 10/6/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014

3029

The Honorable Garry McGiboney of DeKalb County, as a member of the Joint Study Committee on Mental Health Access, for the term of office beginning 8/30/2013, and ending 12/31/2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Joseph Jones of Lumpkin County, as a member of the Council on American Indian Concerns, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable David Petite of Fulton County, as a member of the Council on American Indian Concerns, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Steven Nicklas of Forsyth County, as a member of the Council on American Indian Concerns, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Donald Kirkland of Henry County, as a member of the Council on American Indian Concerns, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Blanche Moreman of Troup County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Joseph Marinelli of Chatham County, as a member of the Hotel Motel Tax Performance Review Board, for the term of office beginning 8/1/2013, and ending 8/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Susan Chapman of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable David Orozco of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Jean Sumner of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable David Cole of Jackson County, as a member of the Georgia State Rehabilitation Council, for the term of office beginning 4/16/2013, and ending 4/16/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable James Johnson of Walton County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for Foresters, for the term of office beginning 10/1/2009, and ending 10/1/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Christopher Valley of DeKalb County, as a member of the State Use Council, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2012, and ending 4/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Dorothy Cochran of Fulton County, as a member of the State Use Council, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2012, and ending 4/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Reid Laurens of Fulton County, as a member of the State Use Council, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2013, and ending 4/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Charles Smith of Richmond County, as a member of the State Use Council, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2013, and ending 4/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Franklin Douglass of Muscogee County, as a member of the State Use Council, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2010, and ending 4/1/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Blake Fulenwider of Fulton County, as a member of the Alternative Funding for Medicaid and Other Health Care Federal Funding Committee, for the term of office beginning 9/29/2013, and ending 12/31/2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Virginia Galloway of Paulding County, as a member of the Alternative Funding for Medicaid and Other Health Care Federal Funding Committee, for the term of office beginning 9/29/2013, and ending 12/31/2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable David Tatum of Fulton County, as a member of the Alternative Funding for Medicaid and Other Health Care Federal Funding Committee, for the term of office beginning 9/29/2013, and ending 12/31/2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Steve Page of Forsyth County, as a member of the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, for the term of office beginning 9/19/2013, and ending 9/19/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Lee Chapman of Hall County, as a member of the Georgia Utilities Facility Protection Act Advisory Committee, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Frances Crews of Pierce County, as a member of the Council on American Indian Concerns, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable John Hulsey of Hall County, as a member of the Georgia Agriculture Exposition Authority, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable James "Gene" Sutherland of Jackson County, as a member of the Georgia Agriculture Exposition Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Joanne Mathis of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Council on Aging, for the term of office beginning 12/15/2011, and ending 12/15/2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Leneva Morgan of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Council on Aging, for the term of office beginning 12/15/2011, and ending 12/15/2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Kenneth Brooks of Bleckley County, as a member of the Georgia Council on Aging, for the term of office beginning 12/15/2011, and ending 12/15/2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Patricia Lyons of Chatham County, as a member of the Georgia Council on Aging, for the term of office beginning 12/15/2011, and ending 12/15/2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Alice House of Houston County, as a member of the Georgia Composite Medical Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jerry Davis of Pulaski County, as a member of the Georgia Agriculture Exposition Authority, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Ruth Lee of Tift County, as a member of the Georgia Council on Aging, for the term of office beginning 12/15/2011, and ending 12/15/2013. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Allana Cummings of Hall County, as a member of the Board of Community Health, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Joel Wooten of Muscogee County, as a member of the Georgia Ports Authority, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2010, and ending 6/30/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Brittany Pittman of Murray County, as a member of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable James Martin of Hart County, as a member of the State Board of Accountancy, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Dennis Ashley of Bibb County, as a member of the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, for the term of office beginning 10/1/2013, and ending 10/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable David Retterbush of Lowndes County, as a member of the Georgia Composite Medical Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Judy Brownell of Hall County, as a member of the Board of Human Services, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Jack Williams of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Human Services, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Monica Walters of Lamar County, as a member of the Board of Human Services, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Robertiena Fletcher of Houston County, as a member of the Board of Human Services, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, 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 6/24/2013, and ending 6/24/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, 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 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Kelly Gay of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Driver Services, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2019. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Lewis Horne, Jr. of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Regents Health System Board of Directors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Michael Steele of Morgan County, as a member of the State Use Council, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2011, and ending 4/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Melanie Hudson of Cherokee County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Wendy Troyer of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Composite Medical Board, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable H. Rhona Abeles of Cobb County, as a member of the State Use Council, for the term of office beginning 4/4/2010, and ending 4/4/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Lisa Alexander of Douglas County, as a member of the Board of Human Services, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2011, and ending 7/1/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Michael Sullivan of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Trey Sheppard of Washington County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Joe Yarbrough of Whitfield County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Michael Long of Wayne County, as a member of the State Board of Education, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2009, and ending 1/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable James Hull of Richmond County, as a member of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2009, and ending 1/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Ben Bryant of DeKalb County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2012, and ending 6/30/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable David Sims of Gwinnett County, as a member of the Private Colleges and Universities Authority, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2013, and ending 1/1/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Martha Owens of Hall County, as a member of the State Use Council, for the term of office beginning 4/1/2013, and ending 4/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Robert Warnock of Oconee County, as a member of the State Board of Pharmacy, for the term of office beginning 11/1/2013, and ending 11/1/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable James Bracewell of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Pharmacy, for the term of office beginning 7/6/2013, and ending 7/6/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Frank Newman of Troup County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable F. Thomas David of Bulloch County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jeffrey Nicholas of DeKalb County, as a member of the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, for the term of office beginning 10/1/2013, and ending 10/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable James Evans of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Berryl Anderson of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Britton Brewer of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Rita Cavanaugh of Spalding County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Connie Holt of Morgan County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2011, and ending 7/1/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Mary Kathryn Moss of Chatham County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2012, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Thomas Bobbitt III of Laurens County, as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2011, and ending 7/1/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable James Rogers of Hall County, as a member of the State Personnel Board, for the term of office beginning 1/3/2009, and ending 1/3/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Paul Babaz of DeKalb County, as a member of the State Personnel Board, for the term of office beginning 1/3/2012, and ending 1/3/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Anita Nucci of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians , for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Linette Dodson of Carroll County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians , for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Holly Chute of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2011, and ending 6/30/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Charles Bentley of Monroe County, as a member of the Middle Georgia Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Molly Howard of Jefferson County, as a member of the Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Noel Williams of Crisp County, as a member of the River Valley Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Margaret McGruther of Sumter County, as a member of the River Valley Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Richard McCorckle, Sr. of Marion County, as a member of the River Valley Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Norma Nunez-Cortes of Appling County, as a member of the Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Justin Franklin of Toombs County, as a member of the Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable David Mosley of Dougherty County, as a member of the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable D. Courtney Brinson of Dougherty County, as a member of the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Gary Strickland of Brantley County, as a member of the Southern Georgia Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable W. Wesley Taylor of Lowndes County, as a member of the Southern Georgia Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Terri Lupo of Lowndes County, as a member of the Southern Georgia Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Linda Barker of Bryan County, as a member of the Coastal Georgia Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Thomas Ratcliffe of Liberty County, as a member of the Coastal Georgia Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Charles Wilson of Bulloch County, as a member of the Coastal Georgia Regional Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Alfred "Bill" Jones of Glynn County, as a member of the Board of Natural Resources, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2013, and ending 1/1/2020. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Dwight Evans of DeKalb County, as a member of the Board of Natural Resources, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2009, and ending 1/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Winburn "Brother" Stewart, Jr. of Bibb County, as a member of the Board of Natural Resources, for the term of office beginning 3/16/2013, and ending 3/16/2020. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Robert "Buzz" Law of Fulton County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2012, and ending 6/30/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jewelle Johnson of Cobb County, as a member of the State Personnel Board, for the term of office beginning 1/3/2013, and ending 1/1/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014

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The Honorable Ray Lambert, Jr. of Henry County, as a member of the Board of Natural Resources, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2014, and ending 1/1/2021. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Joseph Terrell of Habersham County, as a member of the Board of Public Safety, for the term of office beginning 1/20/2014, and ending 1/20/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable J. Craig Tully of Miller County, as a member of the Board of Public Safety, for the term of office beginning 1/20/2014, and ending 1/20/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Danny Bowman of Forsyth County, as a member of the Board of Public Safety, for the term of office beginning 1/20/2014, and ending 1/20/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Ellison Wood of Bulloch County, as a member of the Board of Public Safety, for the term of office beginning 1/20/2014, and ending 1/20/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Kacy Kronan of Hall County, as a member of the Board of Public Safety, for the term of office beginning 1/20/2014, and ending 1/20/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable James Cunningham of Cobb County, as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Board, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2013, and ending 6/30/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Antwan Treadway of Douglas County, as a member of the Georgia Board of Dentistry, for the term of office beginning 3/15/2009, and ending 3/15/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jerry Warshaw of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, for the term of office beginning 1/26/2014, and ending 1/26/2019. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable David Burge of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, for the term of office beginning 10/26/2013, and ending 10/26/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Hunter Towns of Wheeler County, as a member of the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/20/2013, and ending 7/20/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable James "JJ" Biello of Cherokee County, as a member of the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, for the term of office beginning 12/20/2013, and ending 12/20/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Don Geary of Cobb County, as a member of the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission, for the term of office beginning 12/20/2013, and ending 12/20/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Wayne Randall of Franklin County, as a member of the Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Lynne Wilson of Lowndes County, as a member of the Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Brian Anderson of Whitfield County, as a member of the State Workforce Investment Board, for the term of office beginning 2/20/2013, and ending 2/20/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Howard Sills of Putnam County, as a member of the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, for the term of office beginning 1/15/2014, and ending 1/15/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Barry Slay of Fulton County, as a member of the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission, for the term of office beginning 11/21/2011, and ending 11/21/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Kenneth Brooks of Bleckley County, as a member of the Georgia Council on Aging, for the term of office beginning 12/15/2013, and ending 12/15/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Patricia Lyons of Chatham County, as a member of the Georgia Council on Aging, for the term of office beginning 12/15/2013, and ending 12/15/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014

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The Honorable Ruth Lee of Tift County, as a member of the Georgia Council on Aging, for the term of office beginning 12/15/2013, and ending 12/15/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Leneva Morgan of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Council on Aging, for the term of office beginning 12/15/2013, and ending 12/15/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Joanne Mathis of Fulton County, as a member of the Georgia Council on Aging, for the term of office beginning 12/15/2013, and ending 12/15/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jody Whisenant of Hall County, as a member of the State Board of Optometry, for the term of office beginning 9/6/2013, and ending 9/6/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Steven Woodruff of Cherokee County, as a member of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Governing Board, for the term of office beginning 6/29/2013, and ending 6/29/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Pamela Burnett of DeKalb County, as a member of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Governing Board, for the term of office beginning 6/29/2013, and ending 6/29/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Charles Huling of Cobb County, as a member of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Governing Board, for the term of office beginning 6/29/2013, and ending 6/29/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, 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 6/29/2013, and ending 6/29/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, 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 6/29/2013, and ending 6/29/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Birdel Jackson of Fulton County, as a member of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Governing Board, for the term of office beginning 6/29/2012, and ending 6/29/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Christian Yaughn of Bulloch County, as a member of the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission, for the term of office beginning 11/21/2013, and ending 11/21/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

The Honorable Brittney Wilson of Gordon County, as a member of the Career and Technical Education Advisory Commission, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

The Honorable Carolyn Crayton of Bibb County, as a member of the Board of Community Affairs, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2011, and ending 7/1/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

The Honorable Katherine Monti of Cobb County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Path2College 529 Savings Plan, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

The Honorable Robert Mikell of Gwinnett County, as a member of the State Employee Benefit Plan Council, for the term of office beginning and ending at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

The Honorable Ashley Nalley of Douglas County, as a member of the Georgia Drivers' Education Commission, for the term of office beginning 8/19/2011, and ending 8/19/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

The Honorable D. Wright Edge of Floyd County, as a member of the Georgia Drivers' Education Commission, for the term of office beginning 8/19/2011, and ending 8/19/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

The Honorable Michael Terrell of Coweta County, as a member of the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, for the term of office beginning 1/15/2014, and ending 1/15/2019. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Robert Blackburn, Sr. of Coweta County, as a member of the County and Municipal Probation Advisory Council, for the term of office beginning 1/15/2014, and ending 1/15/2019. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Larry Brown of Cherokee County, as a member of the State Board of Optometry, for the term of office beginning 9/6/2012, and ending 9/6/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Eric Newberg of Fulton County, as a member of the State Workforce Investment Board, for the term of office beginning 2/20/2014, and ending 2/20/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Jannine Miller of Fulton County, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, for the term of office beginning 6/1/2012, and ending 6/1/2017. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Ken Simonton of DeKalb County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists, for the term of office beginning 11/24/2011, and ending 11/24/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Lillian Furlow of DeKalb County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists, for the term of office beginning 11/24/2013, and ending 11/24/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Stephen Henderson of Newton County, as a member of the State Board of Registration for Professional Geologists, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2010, and ending 6/30/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Thomas Smith of Wayne County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning 12/4/2013, and ending 12/4/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable W. Chase Jones of Carroll County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning 12/8/2013, and ending 12/8/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable Robert Bauer of Lowndes County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning 12/8/2013, and ending 12/8/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

The Honorable Andrew Dennison of Fulton County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning 12/4/2013, and ending 12/4/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, 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 1/31/2013, and ending 1/31/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

The Honorable T. Jane Warnock of Dodge County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning 12/8/2013, and ending 12/8/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

The Honorable Timothy Wall of Bulloch County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning 12/8/2013, and ending 12/8/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

The Honorable Joseph Frazier of Cobb County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning 12/8/2012, and ending 12/8/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

The Honorable Randy Owens of Hall County, as a member of the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund Commission, for the term of office beginning 12/12/2012, and ending 12/12/2014. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

The Honorable Marsha Sauls of Cobb County, as a member of the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, for the term of office beginning 1/1/2014, and ending 1/1/2019. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.

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The Honorable W. Reid Lawson of Wayne County, as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy, for the term of office beginning 12/30/2012, and ending 12/30/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable J. Chad Whitefield of Floyd County, as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy, for the term of office beginning 12/30/2012, and ending 12/30/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Emily Garner of Carroll County, as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy, for the term of office beginning 12/30/2012, and ending 12/30/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Monty Strickland of DeKalb County, as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy, for the term of office beginning 8/30/2013, and ending 8/30/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Stefanie Palma of Lumpkin County, as a member of the State Board of Physical Therapy, for the term of office beginning 8/30/2013, and ending 8/30/2016. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Julianne Busbee of Monroe County, as a member of the State Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, for the term of office beginning 6/30/2010, and ending 6/30/2015. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable L. Russell Pennington of DeKalb County, as a member of the State Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, for the term of office beginning 7/1/2013, and ending 7/1/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
The Honorable Darien Sykes of Fulton County, as a member of the State Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, for the term of office beginning 6/1/2013, and ending 6/1/2018. The vote on this confirmation was yeas 39, nays 13, and the nominee was confirmed.
Sincerely,
/s/ David A. Cook Secretary of the Senate

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The following committee report 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 23 SB 125 SB 207 SB 274 SB 288 SB 299 SB 318 SB 326 SB 340 SB 352 SB 365 SB 382 SB 393 SB 423 SR 736 SR 868

SB 60 SB 128 SB 213 SB 276 SB 290 SB 301 SB 320 SB 333 SB 341 SB 358 SB 366 SB 383 SB 416 SB 424 SR 746 SR 875

SB 65 SB 134 SB 235 SB 281 SB 296 SB 304 SB 322 SB 336 SB 342 SB 359 SB 367 SB 386 SB 418 SB 425 SR 788 SR 896

SB 98 SB 187 SB 240 SB 282 SB 297 SB 305 SB 324 SB 337 SB 344 SB 361 SB 376 SB 391 SB 420 SR 371 SR 828 SR 941

SB 117 SB 206 SB 273 SB 286 SB 298 SB 307 SB 325 SB 339 SB 349 SB 364 SB 381 SB 392 SB 421 SR 415 SR 847 SR 981

The President announced the Senate adjourned sine die at 12 midnight.

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REGULAR SESSION

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PART I, NUMERIC INDEX SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

SB 2-- Employment Security; benefits not paid to noncitizen who are not employed legally............................................... No action in 2014
SB 3-- Elections and Primaries; provide for nonpartisan elections (PF) ........................................................................ No action in 2014
SB 4-- Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections of clerks of superior court............................................................................................. 19
SB 5-- Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections; district attorneys......................................................................................................... 19
SB 6-- Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections; sheriffs ............................... 20
SB 7-- Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections; county commissioners ...................................................................... No action in 2014
SB 8-- Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections; tax commissioners ............................................................................................... 20
SB 9-- Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections; solicitors-general............................................................................................ 20
SB 10-- Registered Professional Nurses; provide continuing competency requirements ..................................................... No action in 2014
SB 12-- Torts; recreational joint-use agreement; specifications; definitions ............................................................................. No action in 2014
SB 13-- Nurses; require mandatory reporting .................................... No action in 2014
SB 15-- Traffic Offenses; DUI; require ignition interlock device ..... No action in 2014
SB 16-- Georgia Lottery Corporation; require to conduct/publish a biannual audit .......................................... No action in 2014
SB 17-- Education; scholarships, loans, and grants; revise certain definitions ................................................................. No action in 2014
SB 18-- Rules of the Road; DUI; child endangerment (PF) .............. No action in 2014
SB 19-- Incarcerated Persons; place of residence; prior to arrest ...... No action in 2014
SB 20-- Labor/Industrial; prohibit employers from requesting credit reports ......................................................................... No action in 2014
SB 21-- Education; change the ages of mandatory education............ No action in 2014
SB 22-- Education; determining eligibility ages; educ. programs; shall be December ............................................... No action in 2014
SB 23-- "Stacey Nicole English Act"; aid in the location of missing persons................................................................................ 1130, 3046
SB 27-- Civil Court of Bibb County; nonpartisan election of the judge...................................................................................... No action in 2014
SB 28-- Payne City; abolish ............................................................... No action in 2014

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SB 29-- Magistrate Court of Bibb County; future elections for chief magistrate judge........................................................... No action in 2014
SB 32-- Bibb County; provide future nonpartisan elections for office of probate judge.......................................................... No action in 2014
SB 33-- Public Order and Safety; prohibit possession of assault weapon; penalties.................................................................. No action in 2014
SB 34-- Public Order and Safety; unlawful; mentally incompetent person; handgun ............................................... No action in 2014
SB 35-- Incarcerated Persons: place of residence; prior to arrest ...... No action in 2014
SB 36-- Public Officials' Conduct and Lobbyist Disclosure; limit the value of gratuitous .................................................. No action in 2014
SB 37-- Abortion; change certain provisions relating to criminal abortion ................................................................................. No action in 2014
SB 38-- Insurance; provide individual accident and sickness insurance policies in Georgia................................................ No action in 2014
SB 39-- Taxation; establishment of website to provide taxpayers; itemized receipt ................................................... No action in 2014
SB 40-- Revenue Dept.; report on the effect of tax exemptions on the amount of revenue...................................................... No action in 2014
SB 41-- Sales and Use Tax; require commissioner to file report on the collection of such taxes.............................................. No action in 2014
SB 42-- Education; require that the Quality Basic Education Formula is fully funded......................................................... No action in 2014
SB 43-- Georgia's Pre-K Program; include at least 180 school days ....................................................................................... No action in 2014
SB 44-- Elections; provide for election day voter registration and voting ............................................................................. No action in 2014
SB 45-- Voting; change the time periods for advance voting ............ No action in 2014
SB 46-- Insurance; establish the Georgia Health Insurance Marketplace Authority.......................................................... No action in 2014
SB 47-- Insurance; individual accident/sickness policy; coverage; dependent children ............................................... No action in 2014
SB 48-- Ethics in Government; prohibit lobbyists from giving gifts in excess........................................................................ No action in 2014
SB 49-- "Ethics in Government Act"; revise; change name to Georgia Ethics Commission ................................................. No action in 2014
SB 50-- Election; change time periods for advance voting................ No action in 2014
SB 51-- "The Georgia Cogeneration and Distributed Generation Act of 2001"; provisions....................................................... No action in 2014
SB 52-- Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; amend definition ............................................................................... No action in 2014
SB 53-- Crimes and Offenses; criminal damage to property in second degree; security......................................................... No action in 2014

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SB 54-- Elections; provide for nonpartisan election of coroners; qualifying ....................................................................................................... 20
SB 55-- Elections; nonpartisan election of district attorneys, solicitors-general................................................................... No action in 2014
SB 56-- Property; purchaser of condominium development at a foreclosure; take lien............................................................. No action in 2014
SB 57-- "Universal Kindergarten Mandate For Early Starts Act"; change ages of mandatory ........................................... No action in 2014
SB 58-- Rules of the Road; change the age of a child constituting child endangerment........................................... No action in 2014
SB 59-- HOPE; lower the minimum cumulative grade point average .................................................................................. No action in 2014
SB 60-- General Assembly; all official communications; officers, members; electronic........................................................ 20, 120, 600, 1931, 2794, 3046
SB 63-- State Government; federal health care reform legislation; legislative findings ............................................. No action in 2014
SB 64-- Cosmetologists; modify the requirements for continuing education ............................................................................... No action in 2014
SB 65-- Mental Health; authorize licensed professional counselor to perform certain acts........................................... 1661, 2788, 3046
SB 67-- State Sales/Use Tax; monthly report; net receipts from online dealers; products ........................................................ No action in 2014
SB 68-- Celebrate Freedom Week; establish; posting of historical documents ............................................................. No action in 2014
SB 69-- Juvenile Justice, Dept. of; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties................................................................. No action in 2014
SB 71-- Transportation Dept.; procedures for utilizing designbuild contracts; provision...................................................... No action in 2014
SB 72-- Taxation; rate of interest to be paid for refunds on past due taxes; prov. ..................................................................... No action in 2014
SB 73-- "Anti-T-SPLOST Penalty Act"; modify provisions ............. No action in 2014
SB 74-- Firearms; authorize persons ages of 18 and 21 to carry; circumstances................................................................................................. 21
SB 75-- Licenses; military veterans; free lifetime sportsman's license ................................................................................... No action in 2014
SB 77-- Education; student scholarship organizations; subject to open records laws.................................................................. No action in 2014
SB 78-- Georgia Mass Choir; designate as Georgia's official mass choir ............................................................................. No action in 2014
SB 79-- Education; raise the age of mandatory education from 16 to 17 ................................................................................. No action in 2014

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SB 80-- State Government; no state agency shall enter into a contract.................................................................................. No action in 2014
SB 84-- Drivers' Licenses; prohibit convicted of felonies; driving school/charter buses ................................................. No action in 2014
SB 85-- Physicians; authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists or nurses............................................................ No action in 2014
SB 88-- Offenses Against Public Order and Safety; federal law/regulation; firearms........................................................ No action in 2014
SB 89-- Fire Protection/Safety; require every school; carbon monoxide detectors ............................................................... No action in 2014
SB 90-- Governor's Development Council; periodic submission of certain information ........................................................... No action in 2014
SB 92-- Taxation/Revenue; add public transit to authorized purposes for proceeds ........................................................... No action in 2014
SB 93-- Wildlife; authorize the use of suppressors on hunting firearms .................................................................................. 21, 666, 900, 902
SB 94-- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; delegation of authority; radiographic; provisions....................................... No action in 2014
SB 95-- Elections; counties utilize a chief executive officer/county commission ..................................................... 21, 82, 619, 620, 663, 672
SB 98-- "Federal Abortion Mandate Opt-out Act" ................................ 728, 774, 1005, 1006, 1010, 1039, 1968, 2200, 3046
SB 99-- Taxation/Revenue; allow such taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than 1 % .............................................................. No action in 2014
SB 101-- Firearms; regulate the sale, use and possession in this state ....................................................................................... No action in 2014
SB 102-- Elections; Secretary of State; modify the training of certain election registrar........................................................ No action in 2014
SB 103-- State Board of the Technical College System of GA; community colleges .............................................................. No action in 2014
SB 106-- Foreclosure; appraisal performed; deficiency judgment amount determinations.......................................................... No action in 2014
SB 107-- HOPE Scholarships; amount shall be accepted as full payment of tuition ................................................................. No action in 2014
SB 108-- Property; foreclosure of security deeds; revise provisions.............................................................................. No action in 2014
SB 109-- Education; tuition equalization grants, HOPE scholarships, and grants; revise ............................................ No action in 2014
SB 110-- Rules of the Road; prohibit; telecommunications devices .................................................................................. No action in 2014
SB 111-- Zell Miller Scholar; revise the definition.............................. No action in 2014

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SB 112-- Zell Miller Scholar; change the requirements ...................... No action in 2014
SB 114-- Local Boards of Education; members; revise qualifications......................................................................... No action in 2014
SB 116-- Homicide by Vehicle; increase the penalty .......................... No action in 2014
SB 117-- Blasting or Excavating Near Utility Facilities; revise/add definitions....................................................................... 1661, 3046
SB 118-- Auto Insurance Verification Data Base; establish; procedures; definitions.......................................................... No action in 2014
SB 119-- "Stevenson-Gibson Act"; definitions............................................................ 22
SB 123-- Foreclosure; general provisions ............................................ No action in 2014
SB 124-- Rules of the Road; failure to secure a load on a motor vehicle; increase penalty....................................................... No action in 2014
SB 125-- Liability of Owners/Occupier of Land; codify the duty of a possessor of land............................................................... 664, 2756, 3046
SB 126-- Foreclosure; obtaining money judgments on obligations; certain requirements.......................................... No action in 2014
SB 127-- Limited Liability of Certain Property Owners; revise definition ........................................................................................................ 22
SB 128-- Professional Counselors; revise definitions relating to marriage/family therapy................................................................... 1130, 3046
SB 129-- Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; appointment of executive director ........................................ No action in 2014
SB 130-- Transportation, Dept. of; requirements for performing value engineering studies...................................................... No action in 2014
SB 131-- Public Roads; criteria for the allocation of federal/state funds; Transportation............................................................ No action in 2014
SB 132-- Pharmacists/Pharmacies; revise the definition of "security paper"..................................................................... No action in 2014
SB 133-- Counterfeit Substances; possession, manufacture, delivery, distribution; revise ................................................. No action in 2014
SB 134-- Controlled Substances; revise the definition of "prescriber" ............................................................................. 698, 2493, 2588, 2698, 2992, 3000, 3046
SB 135-- DNA Sampling, Collection, and Analysis; persons arrested for felony offenses .................................................. No action in 2014
SB 138-- "Elementary School Protection Act"; enact................................................... 22
SB 141-- "Patient Injury Act"; create an alternative medical malpractice litigation ............................................................ No action in 2014
SB 144-- Georgia Emergency 9-1-1 Support Authority; create.................................... 23
SB 146-- Offenses Against Public Order and Safety; define certain terms.......................................................................... No action in 2014

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SB 147-- Crimes and Offenses; duty to retreat prior to the use of force in self-defense.............................................................. No action in 2014
SB 148-- Returning Veterans Task Force; create; membership, duties ..................................................................................... No action in 2014
SB 149-- State Purchasing; qualified business enterprises; owned by disabled veterans.............................................................. No action in 2014
SB 150-- Education; board of regents shall establish a process; veterans ................................................................................. No action in 2014
SB 151-- Education; board of regents shall establish a process; receiving education benefit................................................... No action in 2014
SB 152-- Citizens' Redistricting Commission; create; membership; duties ............................................................... No action in 2014
SB 153-- Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; revise the method of appointments ....................................... No action in 2014
SB 154-- State Transportation Board; meetings to elect board members open to public........................................................ No action in 2014
SB 155-- Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; change membership ................................................................................... 2430
SB 157-- Sales and Use Taxes; revise the definition of "prepared food"...................................................................................... No action in 2014
SB 159-- Uniform Rule Against Perpetuities; validity of nonvested property interest; provisions ................................ No action in 2014
SB 161-- Public Order and Safety, Offenses Against; persons who are ineligible for weapon .............................................. No action in 2014
SB 162-- "Parent Charter School Trigger Act"; enact ......................... No action in 2014
SB 163-- Community Health, Dept. of; required to study and identify options for Medicaid ............................................... No action in 2014
SB 164-- State Employees Health Insurance Plan; define a certain term ....................................................................................... No action in 2014
SB 165-- Superior Courts; additional judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit ...................................................................... No action in 2014
SB 166-- Selling/Other Trade Practices; motor vehicles; custom design specifications ............................................................................ 708, 732
SB 167-- Education; declare certain actions void ab initio; adoption of certain curricula ................................................ 728, 774, 836, 845
SB 169-- Alcoholic Beverages; retail dealers/retail consumption dealers to offer samples ........................................................ No action in 2014
SB 171-- Health Planning; single ambulatory surgical centers; exempt from requirements .................................................... No action in 2014
SB 172-- Education; provide the civil rights museum as a division of the Georgia Capitol............................................. No action in 2014
SB 173-- "Accuracy and Transparency in Physician/Provider Profiling Act"........................................................................ No action in 2014

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SB 174-- Alcoholic Beverages; limited exceptions to the threetier system ............................................................................. No action in 2014
SB 175-- General Assembly; general provisions ................................. No action in 2014
SB 176-- Waste Management; hazardous waste sites; enrollment, participation .......................................................................... No action in 2014
SB 180-- Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System; real estate investments ................................................................. No action in 2014
SB 184-- Election; that all offices in this state shall be elected on a partisan basis ...................................................................... No action in 2014
SB 186-- Mental Health; provide authorization of ambulance personnel to transport............................................................ No action in 2014
SB 187-- State Government; exemption for the board of commissioners; Ga. Student Finance..................................... 1968, 2939, 3046
SB 188-- Firearms; carrying/possession; provide exemption from application of certain law...................................................... No action in 2014
SB 189-- Education; permit proprietary institutions of higher education to participate......................................................... No action in 2014
SB 190-- "Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act"; provide for presumption of abandonment ............................................... No action in 2014
SB 191-- "Ava's Law"; provide definitions; certain insurance coverage for autism spectrum ............................................... No action in 2014
SB 192-- Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change definition of "firefighter"...................................................................... No action in 2014
SB 195-- Education; authorize public/private schools; autoinjectable epinephrine ........................................................... No action in 2014
SB 196-- State Road and Tollway Authority; authorize motorcycles to operate in toll lanes ............................................................. 198
SB 197-- Firearms; persons issued weapons carry licenses; confidential .................................................................................................... 23
SB 198-- "Gun Buy-Back Program"; no public funds shall be expended by the state............................................................ No action in 2014
SB 200-- Crimes/Offenses; define parameters; use of unmanned aircraft in surveillance act..................................................... No action in 2014
SB 202-- Health; bill of rights for residents of long-term care facilities; definitions ............................................................. No action in 2014
SB 203-- Curriculum Content Standards Advisory Council; establishment ........................................................................ No action in 2014
SB 205-- Professions/Businesses; change the expiration/renewal dates for certain licenses ....................................................... No action in 2014
SB 206-- Interstate Cooperation; provide for delegation from the State of Georgia ................................................................................. 723, 3046
SB 207-- Probation of first offenders; add private home care providers to list ...................................................................... 1153, 2893, 3046

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SB 208-- State Defense Force; remove restrictions; public officers; absent for service.................................................... No action in 2014
SB 209-- Electronic; no entity shall be prohibited from making self-help; not substitute......................................................... No action in 2014
SB 210-- Georgia Legacy Program; create; conservation funding mechanisms; operation ......................................................... No action in 2014
SB 211-- Professions/Businesses; provide definition for "psychological testing" ......................................................... No action in 2014
SB 213-- "Flint River Drought Protection Act"; clarify legislative intent ...................................................................................... 1797, 1822, 3046
SB 214-- Lottery for Education; winner anonymous; 25% to Lottery for Education......................................................... 98, 112, 1011, 1073
SB 215-- Education; no high school; classifying schools; athletic competition ........................................................................... No action in 2014
SB 217-- Medical Assistance; respiratory syncytial virus prophylaxis injections to infant ............................................ No action in 2014
SB 219-- Brady Law Regulations; prohibit the purchase/sale of hand guns; state property ...................................................... No action in 2014
SB 220-- Public Assistance; provide for a pilot program; smart cards for Medicaid ................................................................ No action in 2014
SB 221-- Yonah Band of Cherokees; officially recognize as an American Indian Tribe of GA............................................... No action in 2014
SB 224-- Invest Georgia Fund; create .................................................. No action in 2014
SB 227-- Employment Security; determination of eligibility; unemployment benefits.................................................................................. 23
SB 228-- Local Government; define the area of operation of a development authority ................................................................................... 29
SB 229-- Fireworks; authorize possession/transportation of consumer fireworks........................................................................................ 24
SB 230-- Livestock; provide for regulation of importation of white-tailed deer ................................................................... No action in 2014
SB 232-- Criminal Procedure; notification regarding cert. assistance; pursuant to federal .............................................. No action in 2014
SB 233-- Crimes/Offenses; children who have been sexually exploited; provisions............................................................. No action in 2014
SB 235-- Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change the definition of "firefighter" ............................................................ 667, 709, 739, 741, 1797, 3046
SB 237-- DeKalb County School System; provide a code of ethics ..................................................................................... No action in 2014
SB 239-- Mortgages, Liens, and Security; hospital liens; change certain provisions .................................................................. No action in 2014

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SB 240-- Alcoholic Beverages; licensing of the production of distilled spirits......................................................................... 88, 99, 162, 168, 1745, 2821, 3046
SB 241-- "Georgia Leadership and Service Admissions Act"; leadership/service recognition .............................................. No action in 2014
SB 243-- Education; student scholarship organization; definitions; change certain prov............................................ No action in 2014
SB 244-- Corporations, Partnership and Associations; there shall not be a penalty; member...................................................... No action in 2014
SB 245-- Employment Security; benefits; noncitizen who are not employed legally................................................................... No action in 2014
SB 246-- State Construction Industry Licensing Board; require; reciprocity of other state ....................................................... No action in 2014
SB 247-- Board of Public Education and Orphanage for Bibb County; cert. and levy; prov. ................................................ No action in 2014
SB 248-- Board of Commissioners of Fulton County; description of the commissioner dist. ...................................................... No action in 2014
SB 251-- Douglas County; reconstitute the board; composition ......... No action in 2014
SB 252-- 'Georgia Lottery for Veterans'; offer one/more games to benefit veterans ..................................................................... No action in 2014
SB 255-- "Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act"; enact.................................................................................... 709, 732, 782
SB 260-- Probate Court of Cobb County; change the compensation; chief deputy, ................................................. No action in 2014
SB 261-- Chiropractors; revise the definition of the practice of chiropractic ........................................................................... No action in 2014
SB 262-- Georgia Student Finance Authority; legislative findings; definitions .............................................................. No action in 2014
SB 263-- Savannah, City of; provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum ............................................................................ No action in 2014
SB 264-- Savannah, City of; provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum ............................................................................ No action in 2014
SB 265-- Professions/Businesses; license requirements for lowvoltage electrical contract ..................................................... No action in 2014
SB 266-- Education; provide for a ROTC grant; eligibility and amounts ................................................................................. No action in 2014
SB 267-- Health; local school boards; health insurance coverage; public school teacher ............................................................ No action in 2014
SB 268-- Physician Assistants; authorize a physician to delegate a physician assistant.................................................................. 826, 894, 1009, 1026
SB 269-- Mortgages, Liens, & Security; priorities between liens of mechanics/materialmen .................................................... No action in 2014

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SB 270-- Lakeside, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate ................... 39, 198, 215, 900, 920
SB 271-- Local Boards of Education; interventions determined by State Board of Education ...................................................... No action in 2014
SB 272-- Crimes and Offenses; certain veterans organizations may sell certain pull tab ........................................................ No action in 2014
SB 273-- Public Health, Dept. of; establish the Maternal Mortality Review Committee ............................................... 97, 112, 162, 164, 1153, 3046
SB 274-- Capitol Arts Standards Commission; designation of areas within capitol museum .................................................... 826, 894, 1011, 1079, 1967, 3046
SB 275-- Lavista Hills, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate............. No action in 2014
SB 276-- State Government; provide that Georgia shall be a "Purple Heart State".................................................................. 830, 894, 1009, 1028, 1931, 2793, 3046
SB 277-- DeKalb, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate ..................... No action in 2014
SB 278-- Stonecrest, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate................. No action in 2014
SB 279-- Education; include cyberbullying in the definition of "bullying".............................................................................. No action in 2014
SB 280-- Crimes and Offenses; repeal; no duty to retreat prior to use of force..................................................................................................... 34
SB 281-- State Employees; high deductible health care plan with health savings; option ................................................................... 53, 827, 894, 1005, 1006, 1009, 1029, 2285, 3046
SB 282-- Georgia Child Support Commission; enact provisions ........ 73, 730, 774, 900, 905, 2285, 3046
SB 283-- Education; authorize school systems; history of winter celebrations ........................................................................34, 81, 88, 162, 170, 1967, 2390, 2492
SB 284-- Juvenile Proceedings; petition of an unemancipated minor; abortion .............................................................................................. 35
SB 285-- Commerce/Trade; protection; disclosure of social security number; revise clerks ....................................................................... 54
SB 286-- Alcoholic Beverages; change the maximum percent by volume of wine; definitions ...................................................... 54, 88, 99, 202, 1932, 3046
SB 287-- Sales/Use Tax; authorize the use/expenditure of tax proceeds; public transport.............................................................................. 54

3058

INDEX

SB 288-- Education; "Quality Basic Education Act"; interscholastic sport events ....................................................... 54, 81, 88, 202, 203, 1746, 2439, 2540, 2588, 2706, 2992, 3046
SB 289-- Education; authorize local boards of education; inspirational message; student ....................................................................... 55
SB 290-- Dog Ownership; allow local governments to confer dog control authority.................................................................... 65, 197, 215, 553, 2285, 2827, 3046
SB 291-- Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency; create................ 65, 97, 112, 144, 2826
SB 292-- Alzheimer's Disease Registry; establish within the Department of Public Health .................................................. 66, 97, 112, 144, 145, 1808, 2733
SB 293-- Ad Valorem Tax; revise a definition .................................. 69, 826, 894, 1005, 1007, 1010, 1044
SB 294-- Electrical Contractor Class II; person licensed may perform low-voltage contracting ............................................... 69, 88, 99, 580
SB 295-- Public Assistance; authorization of appropriations; Medicaid ........................................................................................................ 70
SB 296-- State Park Authority; revise the powers and responsibilities ........................................................................ 74, 98, 112, 144, 146, 1744, 3046
SB 297-- Elections; campaign contributions; filing of notices of intention .................................................................................... 74, 82, 88, 103, 135, 3046
SB 298-- License Plates; doctor's prescription; application for special parking decal............................................................... 74, 98, 112, 125, 2344, 2795, 3046
SB 299-- Natural Resources; flexibility for establishing watershed protection standards............................................. 75, 180, 198, 739, 1797, 3046
SB 300-- Education; revise the definition of Zell Miller Scholar ................................. 80
SB 301-- Public School Facilities; disallow prohibitions; wood construction; minimum standard codes ................................ 80, 214, 551, 580, 582, 1606, 3046
SB 302-- Health Care Facilities; county/hospital authorities revise provisions ............................................................................................ 80
SB 303-- Distilled Spirits; provide that election superintendent; referendum ..................................................................................................... 81

INDEX

3059

SB 304-- Continuing Care Providers and Facilities; provide for continuing care at home................................................................ 85, 827, 894, 1010, 1032, 2541, 2930, 3046
SB 305-- Fire Protection and Safety; written notification prior to the denial of a permit ............................................................ 86, 180, 198, 553, 558, 1744, 3046
SB 306-- Water Well Standards; permanently extend the moratorium on well or borehole construction ............................................... 86
SB 307-- Town of Thunderbolt; provide for homestead exemption; municipal purposes ............................................ 86, 198, 201, 702, 3046
SB 308-- Medical Assistance; authorization of appropriations; Medicaid ........................................................................................................ 92
SB 309-- Confidential Taxpayer Information; provide legislative study committee info. .................................................................................... 92
SB 310-- Ethics; require persons/corp. receiving compensation; file disclosure reports..................................................................................... 93
SB 311-- Elections; remove certain requirements regarding proof of voter identity at the polls ........................................................................... 93
SB 312-- New Americans Program; create ................................................................... 93
SB 313-- Low-Income Tax Credits; individual with no taxable income to claim a tax credit........................................................................... 93
SB 314-- Minimum Wage; provide for substantive and comprehensive reform provisions.................................................................. 94
SB 315-- Elections; provide automatic voter registration in certain circumstances ..................................................................................... 94
SB 316-- Whistleblower Hotline Commission; provide ............................................... 94
SB 317-- Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machines; increase number; same location..................................................................... 94
SB 318-- Alcoholic Beverages; allow for local authorization/regulation; St. Patrick Day ............................. 95, 197, 215, 600, 603, 1011, 1083, 1700, 3046
SB 319-- Education; raise the age of mandatory education from 16 to 17 1/2 .................................................................................................... 95
SB 320-- Veterans Court Divisions; create .......................................... 95, 707, 732, 782, 798, 1744, 3046
SB 321-- Public School Disciplinary Tribunals; student; hearing before nonschool official ............................................................................... 96
SB 322-- Game and Fish; provide protection for certain wildlife habitats .................................................................................. 96, 180, 198, 553, 560, 1932, 3046

3060

INDEX

SB 323-- Driver's Licenses; authorize Department of Driver Services; conduct certain test................................................ 96, 572, 595, 612, 731
SB 324-- Peace Officers; harmonize definitions; duties .................... 108, 707, 732, 782, 804, 2291, 3046
SB 325-- Fire and Protection Safety; regulation of fire protection; provisions............................................................................ 109, 215, 551, 715, 716, 1744, 3046
SB 326-- Private Colleges and Universities Authority; authorize; meet by teleconference ............................................................... 109, 826, 894, 1010, 1038, 2344, 2729, 2991, 3046
SB 327-- Tax Executions; modify certain provisions ................................................. 109
SB 328-- Board of Community Health; require to contract with at least two vendors ......................................................................................... 110
SB 329-- "Work Based Learning Act" ....................................................... 110, 180, 198, 553, 560
SB 330-- Education; authorize tuition grant assistance; students; Georgia Military College ............................................................................. 110
SB 331-- Superior Court; provide additional judge of the Waycross Judicial Circuit ........................................................... 129, 571, 595, 900, 906
SB 332-- Magistrate Courts; increase the fine amount for contempt of court ........................................................................ 129, 159, 181, 739, 747
SB 333-- Natural Resources Dept.; establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings ..........................................................129, 828, 894, 1010, 1042, 1745, 3046
SB 334-- "The Georgia Health Care Freedom and ACA Noncompliance Act".................................................................... 130, 728, 774
SB 335-- Alcoholic Beverages; local governing authorities may authorize; tasting events............................................................... 130, 708, 732
SB 336-- Cosmetologists; provide fines imposed; State Board of Cosmetology; not exceed specified amounts.............................. 138, 572, 595, 620, 621, 2292, 2817, 3046
SB 337-- Barbers; provide fines imposed; State Board of Barbers; not exceed specified amounts ............................................. 139, 572, 595, 620, 623, 2291, 3046
SB 338-- Health; stabilization centers in rural counties; exempt certificate of need requirements................................................................... 139

INDEX

3061

SB 339-- Retirement and Pension; revise, modernize, correct errors/omissions in title....................................................... 139, 667, 709, 782, 805, 2292, 3046
SB 340-- Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct error................................................................................. 139, 571, 595, 715, 717, 1968, 2758, 3046
SB 341-- Probate Courts; clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; repeal a population provision........................................ 152, 612, 668, 715, 718, 2292, 2834, 3046
SB 342-- Evidence; disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care providers ........................................................... 152, 571, 595, 673, 1665, 2832, 3046
SB 343-- Education; "Quality Basic Education Act"; interscholastic sport events ................................................. 152, 666, 709, 720, 739, 753, 836, 841
SB 344-- Probate Court of Johnson County; authorize to charge a technology fee for civil case filed and criminal fine imposed ....................................................................................... 153, 612, 617, 1701, 3046
SB 345-- Courts; to provide for a technology fee to be collected under certain circumstances......................................................................... 153
SB 346-- Board of Community Health; at least one member also member of state health plan ........................................................ 153, 571, 595, 620, 624
SB 347-- Crimes and Offenses; prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes; minors ......................................................................................... 153
SB 348-- Transportation; attorney's fees and expenses of trial in appeals ......................................................................................................... 154
SB 349-- Behavorial Health and Developmental, Dept. of; changes to the powers and duties........................................ 154, 571, 595, 620, 627, 1701, 3046
SB 350-- Human Services, Dept. of; bidding out of child welfare services state wide .............................................................. 154, 571, 595, 620, 652, 2204, 2751
SB 351-- State Soil and Water Conservation Commission; assign to Department of Agriculture....................................................... 175, 571, 595
SB 352-- Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness; create ........................................................................................... 175, 707, 732, 782, 808, 2286, 2926, 3046

3062

INDEX

SB 353-- Development Authorities; change a definition; revision of public purpose; ....................................................................... 175, 571, 595, 1005, 1008, 1010, 1053
SB 354-- "Georgia Civil Practice Act"; governing discovery general provisions; electronic ..................................................... 176, 828, 894, 1010, 1057
SB 355-- Criminal Procedure; require a procedure for enhancing witness identification ................................................................................... 176
SB 356-- Georgians of Great Character Month; declare September ................................................................................... 176, 666, 709, 782, 809
SB 357-- Elections; costs of special elections to fill vacancies in public offices shall be paid by the state ....................................................... 195
SB 358-- Missing Children Information Center; missing child reports for foster children ........................................................... 195, 826, 894, 1009, 1011, 1936, 3046
SB 359-- Troup County Airport Authority; repeal..................................... 195, 612, 617, 884, 3046
SB 360-- Hospitals; prohibit certain conduct relating to physicians; provide definitions .................................................... 210, 826, 894
SB 361-- Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council; create ...................210, 666, 709, 1010, 1059, 1809, 3046
SB 362-- Juvenile Proceedings; remove the exclusive jurisdiction of the superior courts ................................................................................... 210
SB 363-- Miscellaneous Liens; create a contractor's cause of action for unpaid work................................................................ 210, 728, 774, 901, 971
SB 364-- Juvenile Code; revise and correct errors or omissions .............. 547, 707, 732, 900, 908, 2286, 2836, 3046
SB 365-- Fair Business Practices Act; enact offender reentry reforms ........................................................................................ 547, 707, 732, 900, 912, 2204, 2903, 3046
SB 366-- "Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act"; filling of vacancies ............................................................ 548, 612, 617, 1022, 1151, 3046
SB 367-- Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions; change the eligibility........................................... 548, 708, 732, 782, 809, 2292, 2785, 3046

INDEX

3063

SB 368-- Civil Practice; plaintiff's right to dismiss an action; change provisions ........................................................................................ 548
SB 369-- Motor Vehicles; create a new class of motor vehicles; autonomous vehicles.................................................................... 548, 829, 894
SB 370-- Pharmacists and Pharmacies; define certain terms; interchangeable biological ........................................................................... 566
SB 371-- "Psychiatric Advance Directive Act" .......................................................... 566
SB 372-- HOPE Scholarship; require local school systems to calculate ...................................................................................... 566, 666, 709, 900, 918
SB 373-- "HOPE Chest Act"; enact ............................................................................ 567
SB 374-- "Urban Redevelopment Law"; revise terminology............. 567, 708, 732, 900, 914, 1936, 2373, 2492, 2589, 2655
SB 375-- Sales and Use Taxes; method for creation of special districts......................................................................................................... 567
SB 376-- Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority; allowable expenditures.............................................. 567, 732, 736, 985, 3046
SB 377-- "Preservation of Religious Freedom Act" ................................... 590, 730, 774
SB 378-- General Assembly; voting qualification or prerequisite; provisions..................................................................................................... 591
SB 379-- Motor Vehicles; failure to use safety belts; evidence of causation/negligence .................................................................... 591, 827, 894
SB 380-- Waste Management; permit by notification for inert waste landfill operations .............................................................................. 591
SB 381-- "Georgia First Informer Broadcasters Act" ................................ 592, 830, 894, 1010, 1058, 2203, 3046
SB 382-- Theft; provide for the crime of retail theft; penalties ................. 592, 828, 894, 1009, 1023, 1809, 2778, 3046
SB 383-- Coroners; items of value of the deceased shall not be converted..................................................................................... 592, 828, 894, 1011, 1078, 1931, 2819, 3046
SB 384-- "America's Founding Philosophy and Principle Act"; require a course of study............................................................. 592, 728, 774, 1011, 1073
SB 385-- Georgia International and MaritimeTrade Center Authority; membership; provisions ............................................................. 608

3064

INDEX

SB 386-- Civil Practice; prohibit public disclosure; social security numbers, court doc...................................................................... 608, 730, 774, 900, 915, 2205, 2894, 3046
SB 387-- Courts; reg. of the practice of law; creation of legal selfhelp; disclaimer............................................................................................ 608
SB 388-- Contracts; impose requirements on certain contracts and purchases; local board.................................................................................. 608
SB 389-- Municipal Court of Columbus, Georgia; change fees and costs; provisions............................................................... 609, 1757, 1761, 1766
SB 390-- Elections; revise the dates for primaries and elections and runoffs ................................................................................................... 609
SB 391-- Health; each medical facility make a good faith application; TRICARE ............................................................... 665, 826, 894, 1009, 1013, 2654, 2678, 2722, 2726, 2826, 2992, 2996, 3046
SB 392-- Motor Vehicles; definition; applications; not in compliance with federal emission standards .............................. 702, 830, 894, 1010, 1060, 2204, 2784, 3046
SB 393-- Lumpkin County Water and Sewerage Authority; chairperson of board of commissioners .................................. 702, 1156, 1160, 1745, 3046
SB 394-- HOPE; restore the former HOPE teacher's scholarship............................... 703
SB 395-- Education; student in Dept. of Juvenile Justice; HOPE scholarship ................................................................................................... 703
SB 396-- "Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act" ................................................................................. 703
SB 397-- Autism; provide for certain insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders ................................................... 704, 728, 774, 836
SB 398-- Lottery Proceeds; require that net proceeds equal minimum percentages .................................................................................. 723
SB 399-- Elections; revise a timeline relating to compliance with reducing a local board.................................................................. 724, 826, 894
SB 400-- Indemnification; State Officers/ Employees; adjustment/approval of legal fees ................................................................ 724
SB 401-- Employment Security; definition of employment applicable; provisions. ................................................................................. 724
SB 402-- "Employment Security Law"; civil penalty for employment misclassification ..................................................................... 724

INDEX

3065

SB 403-- "Medicaid Care Management Organizations Act"; approve credentialing application................................................................ 764
SB 404-- Motor Vehicle; remove evidence of approved deferred action status; temporary license................................................... 764, 828, 894
SB 405-- State Prosecutor, Office of; establish; manner of appointment, term of office ......................................................................... 764
SB 406-- Administrative Services, Department of; contracting with companies; Sudan; provisions ...................................764, 828, 894, 1010, 1071
SB 407-- Motorcycles; handlebars; repeal certain provisions .................................... 765
SB 408-- Pharmacy Benefits Managers; define certain terms; use of maximum allowable cost......................................................................... 765
SB 409-- "Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act"; enact.................................................................................... 765, 826, 894
SB 410-- Local Government; authority to operate vehicles for hire equipped to transport ............................................................................ 766
SB 411-- Bonds and Recognizances; reduce the cash escrow account ......................................................................................................... 766
SB 412-- Income Tax; increase the amount of the basic skills education program tax credit ....................................................... 766, 826, 894
SB 413-- Torts; define certain terms; emergency responder; recover damages .......................................................................................... 818
SB 414-- Student Codes of Conduct; unlawful possession of tobacco products; school ground ................................................................. 819
SB 415-- "Quality Basic Education Act"; deferments; assessment; limited-English students .............................................................. 811, 826, 894
SB 416-- City of Cleveland; provide for annexation of property into the city boundaries........................................................... 819, 1132, 1137, 1701, 3046
SB 417-- 'Georgia Pregnant Workers Fairness Act'; enact ......................................... 986
SB 418-- City of Chickamauga, Walker County; provide new charter ..................................................................................... 986, 1663, 1668, 1669, 1800, 3046
SB 419-- "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act"; applies to the administration of program ......................................................................... 1092
SB 420-- Board of Commissioners of McIntosh County; description of the commissioner districts ............................. 1092, 1706, 1710, 1716, 2453, 3046
SB 421-- Board of Education of McIntosh County; change description of the education districts .................................... 1092, 1706, 1711, 1716, 2454, 3046
SB 422-- Food Service Establishments; terms; on-line food allergy awareness training ......................................................................... 1093

3066

INDEX

SB 423-- City of Berkeley Lake; change number of councilmembers required for a quorum................................ 1093, 1706, 1711, 1716, 1879, 3046
SB 424-- State Court of Cobb County; compensations of the clerk and chief deputy clerk........................................................... 1093, 1706, 1711, 1716, 2454, 3046
SB 425-- Probate Court of Cobb County; change the compensation of the chief and deputy .................................. 1094, 1706, 1712, 1716, 2454, 2936, 3046
SB 426-- Probate Court of Cobb County; change compensation of the deputy clerk ........................................................................... 1662, 1866
SB 427-- Insurance; qualified health plans that do not provide abortion coverage....................................................................................... 1618
SB 428-- Chatham County; create board of elections and registration ................................................................................................. 1662
SB 429-- Tax Commissioner, Office of; Cobb County; change compensation of certain employees....................................... 1702, 1875, 1924
SB 430-- State Court of Clayton County; provide for imposition of fee; technological need ..................................................... 1702, 1808, 1818, 1820
SB 431-- Governor's Task Force on Blind and Visually Impaired Persons; create ........................................................................................... 1748
SB 432-- 'Controlled Substances Therapeutic Relief Act'; repeal provisions................................................................................................... 1748
SB 433-- Medical Assistance; authorization of appropriations; federal financial ......................................................................................... 1749

INDEX SENATE RESOLUTIONS

3067

SR 6-- Courts; state-wide grand juries; provide -CA ....................... No action in 2014
SR 7-- Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; funding -CA ...................................... No action in 2014
SR 8-- Income Taxes; limit authority of the General Assembly to impose taxes on income -CA............................................ No action in 2014
SR 10-- Congress; urge to require the identification of minors boarding domestic flights...................................................... No action in 2014
SR 11-- Senate Preservation of Sapelo Island Study Committee; create ..................................................................................... No action in 2014
SR 12-- Governor; urge to expand Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act.............................................................. No action in 2014
SR 13-- General Assembly; provide fixed sum for funding the Georgia Ethics Commission -CA ......................................... No action in 2014
SR 20-- Autism Spectrum Disorders; request screening.................... No action in 2014
SR 28-- Involuntary Servitude; expressing remorse for the state's past practice................................................................ No action in 2014
SR 59-- State Board of Pardon and Paroles; urged to issue a Certificate of Restoration of Voting Rights; completion of criminal sentence ....................................................................................... 24
SR 70-- U.S. Congress; urged to adopt/submit to the states a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution......... 773, 830, 900, 901
SR 73-- Dekai Amonrasi Memorial Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate ................................................................................. No action in 2014
SR 96-- Governor Melvin Ernest Thompson Memorial Highway; Lowndes County; dedicate................................... No action in 2014
SR 99-- "Health Care Freedom of Choice Constitutional Amendment"-CA ................................................................................. 826, 894
SR 139-- Congress; request to reexamine U.S. Postal Service's initiative to conduct Area Mail Processing studies .............. No action in 2014
SR 184-- Technical College System of Georgia; authorize the General Assembly; limitations on the amount of tuition receiving lottery funded scholarships -CA ........................... No action in 2014
SR 185-- Georgia Student Finance Commission; urge to provide General Assembly necessary data to assess whether HOPE meeting desired results .............................................. No action in 2014
SR 203-- Dick Pettys Senate Press Conference Room; designate ............................ 1664
SR 217-- General Assembly; authorize to provide by law for parimutuel wagering in horse racing -CA................................... No action in 2014
SR 222-- Citizens' Redistricting Commission; establishment -CA...... No action in 2014

3068

INDEX

SR 245-- U.S. Congress; request to adopt a resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment.............................................. No action in 2014
SR 273-- Counties; re-creation of a previously existing county merged into another county accomplished by law; number of counties limited -CA ........................................... No action in 2014
SR 277-- Local Option Sales and Use Tax; provide for comprehensive revision -CA ................................................ No action in 2014
SR 293-- Ralph A. Pierce Memorial Highway; Lumpkin County; dedicate ...................................................................................................... 1664
SR 342-- Zero Waste Georgia Campaign; recognize........................... No action in 2014
SR 348-- Georgia Program Integrity Joint Study Committee; create ..................................................................................... No action in 2014
SR 371-- U.S. Congress; making renewed application to call for a convention for purpose of proposing an amendment to U.S. Constitution................................................................................ 723, 3046
SR 378-- General Assembly; provide by law; dedication of revenues collected; sale of fireworks; funding of trauma care/firefighter services in state of Georgia -CA.................. No action in 2014
SR 379-- Judge William Jeffrey Lowe Memorial Intersection; Lumpkin County; dedicate.................................................... No action in 2014
SR 383-- Sergeant John A. Franklin Memorial Intersection; Catoosa County; dedicate ..................................................... No action in 2014
SR 410-- U.S President and Congress; prohibit corporations from making unlimited independent expenditures supporting/opposing candidates for public office............................ 1757, 1758
SR 412-- Sale Tax Limitations; prohibit any additional sales taxes; prohibit raising the rate of sales taxes currently in effect -CA ............................................................................. No action in 2014
SR 413-- Advance Directive for Health Care; urge adult citizens; appoint health care agent; treatment preferences.................. No action in 2014
SR 415-- Taxes; increase in state income tax rate prohibited -CA .............. 97, 112, 780, 782, 803, 2205, 2742, 3046
SR 416-- General Assembly; provide by law for additional fees; Safe Habor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund -CA....... No action in 2014
SR 418-- F.J. Torras Causeway; Glynn County; dedicate ................... No action in 2014
SR 420-- Paramount Right to Life; this state shall recognize human beings as persons at any state of development CA ......................................................................................... No action in 2014
SR 438-- Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; tax and expenditure limitations -CA ................................................. No action in 2014
SR 444-- United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America Region 8; recognize.......... No action in 2014

INDEX

3069

SR 506-- Environmental Protection Agency; request to take action; removal/proper disposal; Caustic Brine Pool at Linden Chemical and Paint site in Glynn County, Georgia.................................................................................. No action in 2014
SR 510-- Senate Automobile Insurance Verification and Enforcement Study Committee; create .......................................................... 24
SR 528-- General Assembly; provide for the proceeds of one/more lottery games to benefit military veterans -CA..... No action in 2014
SR 579-- Pleasant Eugene Holt Memorial Highway; Paulding/Carroll County; dedicate ....................................... No action in 2014
SR 594-- Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; provide for limitations on state government taxation/expenditures CA .................................................................................................................. 24
SR 595-- Community Affairs, Dept. of; urged to adopt critically needed changes; HomeSafe Georgia program...................... No action in 2014
SR 613-- Georgia Dept. of Transportation; urge to extend State Route 341 north to Georgia/Tennessee; include McFarland Ave. in Rossville, Georgia ................................. No action in 2014
SR 625-- Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid; support............... No action in 2014
SR 642-- Senate Human Embryonic Research Study Committee; create ..................................................................................... No action in 2014
SR 691-- General Assembly; provide dedication of revenue from the regulation of athletic/entertainment events used for certain purposes -CA ............................................................ No action in 2014
SR 692-- Public Initiative Referendums; provide for procedures, number of signatures required, verification methods CA ......................................................................................... No action in 2014
SR 693-- City of Fort Oglethorpe Charter Study Committee; create ................................................................................................ 1156, 1614
SR 732-- Senate Convened; notify the House of Representatives ................................ 31
SR 733-- General Assembly Convened; notify the Governor................................. 31, 53
SR 734-- Senate; provide members of the Senate serve four-year terms of office-CA ......................................................................................... 35
SR 735-- Metropolitan Atlanta Transit Authorities; urged to join forces to establish a website ................................................. 35, 121, 131, 202, 205
SR 736-- United States Constitution Article V; apply for a convention of the states......................................................... 35, 111, 121, 162, 1607, 3046
SR 737-- Korean American Day at the Capitol; recognize................................... 32, 124
SR 738-- Senate; amend the Rules .......................................................................... 35, 55
SR 739-- Nation of Israel; commend ............................................................................ 57

3070

INDEX

SR 740-- Private First Class Melvin Johnson Memorial Bridge; Douglas County; dedicate.............................................................................. 55
SR 741-- State of Israel; express support ............................................................ 57, 1708
SR 742-- "Sportsmen's and Coastal Day"; recognize January 16, 2014 ............................................................................................................... 57
SR 743-- Wallace, Homer Lee; condolences .......................................................... 57, 77
SR 744-- Curry, Zollie Lucile Wilder; recognize ......................................................... 68
SR 745-- Woodlawn Elementary School Archery Team; commend................................................................................................ 68, 831
SR 746-- State Plan for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias; express support .................................................... 66, 97, 112, 600, 602, 1797, 3046
SR 747-- Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012; encourage the repeal or amendment ............................................. 66, 728, 774, 1010, 1063
SR 748-- "Community Health Centers Day"; recognize January 17, 2014 ................................................................................................... 68, 71
SR 749-- General Daniel Stewart Chapter; National Society Daughters of the American Revolution; recognize ....................................... 68
SR 750-- Appropriation; so as to provide for an education appropriations Act -CA.................................................................................. 70
SR 751-- Wallace, Homer Lee; recognize .................................................................... 71
SR 752-- RefrigiWear, Inc.; congratulate ..................................................................... 71
SR 753-- Armstrong Day; recognize January 22, 2014 .......................................... 77, 82
SR 754-- Technical College System of Georgia's Organizations and Student Leaders; recognize ........................................................... 77, 1134
SR 755-- Henry County Board of Education; urged to preserve the historical nature of Smith-Barnes Elementary School ............................................................................................................ 77
SR 756-- Senate Prescription of Medicinal Marijuana for Serious Medical Conditions Study Committee; create........................... 75, 1753, 1758
SR 757-- Georgia STEM Day; recognize May 9, 2014 ................................................ 83
SR 758-- Marshall, Deborah Bailey; condolences ........................................................ 83
SR 759-- Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities; its member organizations and staff; honoring ......................................................................................................... 83
SR 760-- Suicide Prevention Action Network of Georgia, Inc. (SPAN-GA); commend.................................................................................. 83
SR 761-- MTI Baths; honoring ..................................................................................... 83
SR 762-- Mandela, Nelson; honoring; MADIBA Day; recognize December 15, 2014 ........................................................................................ 82
SR 763-- Veterinary Medicine Day; recognize February 4, 2014 ........................ 83, 160

INDEX

3071

SR 764-- American Red Cross of Georgia; commend .......................................... 88, 710 SR 765-- Children's Day; recognize January 23, 2014 ................................................. 89 SR 766-- People Making Progress; recognize....................................................... 89, 199 SR 767-- Ola High School Softball Team; congratulate....................................... 89, 552 SR 768-- Skin Cancer Awareness Day; recognize January 28,
2014 ....................................................................................................... 89, 124 SR 769-- Lupus Awareness Day; recognize February 18, 2014 ........................... 89, 614 SR 770-- Hodge, Conservation Sergeant Christopher; recognize....................... 89, 1158 SR 771-- Brady, Conservation Ranger First Class David;
recognize .............................................................................................. 89, 1158 SR 772-- Hudson, Susan; recognize.............................................................................. 90 SR 773-- Carson, Conservation Sergeant Mark; recognize ................................ 90, 1158 SR 774-- Crawley, Conservation Corporal Michael; recognize ......................... 90, 1158 SR 775-- National Guard Day; recognize January 27, 2014................................. 90, 113 SR 776-- Bobby Cox Day; recognize February 10, 2014 ........................................... 100 SR 777-- Senate Special Tax Exemption Study Committee; create.............................. 96 SR 778-- Buechel, Service Officer Ken and Melody Unger;
American Legion Post 29; recognize........................................................... 100 SR 779-- Peacock, Mr. and Mrs. Harold; congratulate ....................................... 100, 124 SR 780-- Sheridan, Roger; condolences ..................................................................... 100 SR 781-- Family and Consumer Sciences Day; recognize
February 19, 2014 ........................................................................................ 101 SR 782-- Joint Study Committee on the Design of the Teachers
Retirement System of Georgia....................................................................... 97 SR 783-- Ad Valorem Taxes; prohibit the levy of state ad
valorem taxes -CA ............................................................... 97, 214, 551, 1005 1008, 1011, 1076
SR 784-- Northwest Whitfield County High School Lady Bruins Softball Team; recognize ..................................................................... 101, 146
SR 785-- Tom Glavine Day; recognize February 18, 2014 ................................ 101, 614 SR 786-- Wood, June R.; recognize .................................................................... 101, 551 SR 787-- Tourism, Hospitality and Arts Day; recognize January
28, 2014 ............................................................................................... 101, 124 SR 788-- Property Conveyance; authorizing 13 counties .......................... 111, 573, 595,
673, 674, 1809, 2860, 3046
SR 789-- Shoal Creek Water Reclamation Facility (WRF); recognize ............................................................................................ 113, 1615
SR 790-- Shaw Industries Group, Inc.; recognize............................................. 113, 1134 SR 791-- Equine Youth Day; recognize February 4, 2014 ................................. 113, 161 SR 792-- Old Suwanee Baptist Church; recognize ............................................. 114, 218

3072

INDEX

SR 793-- Thrombosis Awareness Day; recognize February 18, 2014 ..................................................................................................... 114, 614
SR 794-- Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program; recognize .................................................................... 114
SR 795-- Go Red Day; recognize February 7, 2014 ........................................... 114, 218 SR 796-- University of North Georgia Day; recognize January
29, 2014 ....................................................................................................... 114 SR 797-- Figueroa, Ivan; recognize ............................................................................ 114 SR 798-- Kim, He Beom; recognize ................................................................... 114, 124 SR 799-- Health Information Technology Day; recognize January
30, 2014 ....................................................................................................... 114 SR 800-- Fambro, Deja Shimone; commend ...................................................... 122, 895 SR 801-- Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations
Day; recognize February 11, 2014............................................................... 122 SR 802-- Habersham County Day; recognize February 19, 2014 ...................... 122, 669 SR 803-- Future Farmers of America Day; recognize February
18, 2014 ............................................................................................... 122, 614 SR 804-- Young Farmers Day; recognize February 27, 2014 .......................... 123, 1759 SR 805-- Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; recognize
February 11, 2014 ........................................................................................ 123 SR 806-- Congress; encouraged to enact legislation; annual
dredging cycle at the Port of Brunswick; continue to fund .............................................................................................................. 123 SR 807-- Savannah City Council; recognize............................................................... 118 SR 808-- Foreign Law; prohibit the application of foreign law in Georgia courts; violations of rights guaranteed natural citizens by U.S. and Georgia Constitutions -CA ......................................... 118 SR 809-- Smith, Patricia Ann; condolences ................................................................ 123 SR 810-- Workman, Patricia; condolences ................................................................. 123 SR 811-- Collins, Alvin and Lucile; recognize ........................................................... 123 SR 812-- Cooper, Constance Yvonne Hartwell; condolences .................................... 123 SR 813-- Jones, Parnell Mines; condolences .............................................................. 123 SR 814-- Keep Georgia Beautiful Program; celebrate................................................ 124 SR 815-- 4-H Day; recognize February 24, 2014 ............................................... 124, 775 SR 816-- Children's Advocacy Centers Day; recognize February 20, 2014 ....................................................................................................... 124 SR 817-- Central Educational Center; recognize .............................................. 133, 1133 SR 818-- Bouland, Joshua; recognize ......................................................................... 133 SR 819-- Roper, Robert; recognize ............................................................................. 133

INDEX

3073

SR 820-- Senate Entrepreneur in Residence Study Committee; create ..................................................................................130, 571, 595, 1918, 1921
SR 821-- Emergency Medical Services Day; recognize February 10, 2014 ....................................................................................................... 133
SR 822-- Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day; recognize February 11, 2014............................................................... 134
SR 823-- Georgians of Great Character Month; recognize September .................................................................................................... 182
SR 824-- Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG); commend.............................................................................. 134, 160
SR 825-- Seminoles of Creekside High School; recognize......................................... 134 SR 826-- Friends of Disabled Adults and Children; recognize........................... 134, 710 SR 827-- Medical College of Georgia; recognize ....................................................... 134 SR 828-- Joint Study Committee on Emergency Relocation of
Abused Adults; create......................................................... 140, 707, 732, 782, 810, 1798, 3046
SR 829-- Durden Banking Company, Inc.; recognize ................................................ 142 SR 830-- Gordon Lee High School Lady Trojans Softball Team;
recognize .............................................................................................. 143, 669 SR 831-- South Effingham High School; recognize ................................................... 143 SR 832-- Portal Middle High School; recognize ........................................................ 143 SR 833-- Claxton High School; recognize .................................................................. 143 SR 834-- Effingham County High School; recognize................................................. 143 SR 835-- Ava's Law Day; recognize February 4, 2014 ...................................... 143, 160 SR 836-- Prostate Cancer Awareness Day; recognize February 6,
2014 ..................................................................................................... 143, 200 SR 837-- Cheeley, Jr., Joseph E.; condolences ................................................... 144, 733 SR 838-- Girl Scouts Day; recognize February 11, 2014 ........................................... 144 SR 839-- Alpha Phi Alpha Day; recognize February 20..................................... 161, 711 SR 840-- Georgia State University Day; recognize February 5.......................... 161, 182 SR 841-- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;
expressing cultural, economic, and educational cooperation........................................................................................... 161, 200 SR 842-- Smyre, Calvin; commend .................................................................... 161, 669 SR 843-- Georgia Southern Day; recognize February 6, 2014 ........................... 162, 200 SR 844-- Lord, Dr. Robert Whitman; condolences..................................................... 182 SR 845-- Firefighters Appreciation Day; recognize February 4, 2014 ............................................................................................................. 161 SR 846-- Rural Health Day; recognize March 5, 2014 ..................................... 182, 1134

3074

INDEX

SR 847-- Heritage Preserve; dedicated real property located in Rockdale and Henry Counties; authorize change of use .... 177, 573, 595, 739, 748, 1746, 3046
SR 848-- Ricky Leslie Day; recognize February 12, 2014 ......................................... 182 SR 849-- University of Georgia Extension; signing of the Smith-
Lever Act; 100 anniversary; congratulate.................................................... 183 SR 850-- Dystonia Awareness Month; recognize September ..................................... 183 SR 851-- Ganeshan, Smitha; commend ...................................................................... 183 SR 852-- Greene, AAmir; commend........................................................................... 183 SR 853-- Cipollone, Brittany R.; commend ................................................................ 183 SR 854-- Denton, Joanna K.; commend...................................................................... 183 SR 855-- Tate, Matthew J.; commend......................................................................... 183 SR 856-- Gill, Jordan N.; commend............................................................................ 184 SR 857-- Dubree, Angie R.; commend ....................................................................... 184 SR 858-- Akins, James Zachary; commend ................................................................ 184 SR 859-- Liao, Jiexi; commend................................................................................... 184 SR 860-- Ellinburg, David C.; commend .................................................................... 184 SR 861-- Smith, Kristen; commend ............................................................................ 184 SR 862-- Nettles, William R.; commend .................................................................... 185 SR 863-- Turner, Susanna Jane; commend ................................................................. 185 SR 864-- Smith, Paige Kimberlee; commend ............................................................. 185 SR 865-- Parker, Jennifer N.; commend ..................................................................... 185 SR 866-- Tariq, Mohammad F.; commend ................................................................. 185 SR 867-- Stinson, Asia Monae; commend .................................................................. 185 SR 868-- Public Property; granting of restrictive and
nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities 12 counties ............................................. 177, 573, 595, 673,
697, 1798, 3046 SR 869-- Rate of Diagnosis for Children With Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder and Related Disorders; create Senate Study Committee.......................................................... 177, 1753, 1758 SR 870-- Phillips, Corporal Stan; recognize ..................................................... 199, 1113 SR 871-- Shaw, Debbie; recognize ................................................................... 199, 1113 SR 872-- Chinese Community Center's 34th Annual Lunar New Year Banquet; recognize January 31, 2014 ................................................. 200 SR 873-- Thomas, Frank; recognize............................................................................ 200 SR 874-- Moore, Leo; recognize ................................................................................. 200

INDEX

3075

SR 875-- Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding; create Joint Study Committee ..................................................... 196, 666, 709, 900, 919, 1937, 2776, 3046
SR 876-- Senate; amend Rules ............................................................................ 196, 215
SR 877-- Adams, Jr., Floyd; condolences ................................................................... 200
SR 878-- TeleHealth Day; recognize February 7, 2014.............................................. 217
SR 879-- Charlton County High School Baseball Team; commend...................................................................................................... 217
SR 880-- Family and Consumer Sciences; recognize ......................................... 217, 669
SR 881-- Senate Senior Technology Gap Study Committee; create ..................................................................................211, 595, 613, 1918, 1921
SR 882-- Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Chargers Baseball Team; commend .................................................................................. 217, 552
SR 883-- Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Lady Chargers Softball Team; commend..................................................................... 217, 552
SR 884-- Multi-Agency Alliance for Children Day; recognize February 10, 2014 ........................................................................................ 217
SR 885-- Junior League of Cobb-Marietta; recognize ................................................ 217
SR 886-- Math Day; recognize February 11, 2014 ........................................... 552, 1158
SR 887-- Keane, Jake; recognize ................................................................................ 552
SR 888-- Roger Wise, Jr. Day; recognize February 13, 2014........................... 552, 1811
SR 889-- Chambliss, Senator Saxby; commend ......................................................... 552
SR 890-- Bryan, Buddy; commend ............................................................................. 553
SR 891-- Savannah State University Day; recognize February 13, 2014 ............................................................................................................. 553
SR 892-- Junior League of Atlanta, Inc.; recognize.................................................... 574
SR 893-- Shannon Industrial Parkway; Gordon County; dedicate ............................. 568
SR 894-- Capitol Commission; Pastor Ron J. Bigalke and Pastor Jim Young; recognize .................................................................................. 575
SR 895-- "Alton Russell, The Georgia Tale Teller"; recognize........................ 575, 1708
SR 896-- Georgia Legacy Program; create Joint Study Committee........... 568, 828, 894, 1011, 1071, 1798, 3046
SR 897-- Senate State Health Benefit Plan Study Committee; create ............................................................................................................ 568
SR 898-- State YMCA of Georgia's Youth Assembly; commend .................... 575, 1759
SR 899-- Donnelly, Elliot Charles; celebrate birth ..................................................... 575
SR 900-- Jordan, Iris Lee Gay; recognize ................................................................... 575 SR 901-- Cody, Derrick and Anissa Teal; recognize .................................................. 574

3076

INDEX

SR 902-- Goel, Gautam Choudhury; commend .......................................................... 575 SR 903-- Marshall, Lakeshia A.; commend ................................................................ 575 SR 904-- Daigle, Caroline L.; commend..................................................................... 576 SR 905-- Owen, Gerri; commend................................................................................ 576 SR 906-- Love, Natalie Michelle; commend .............................................................. 576 SR 907-- Makova, Anna; commend............................................................................ 576 SR 908-- O'Neal, Jensen Faith; commend .................................................................. 576 SR 909-- Brown, Kayla; commend ............................................................................. 576 SR 910-- Wilkinson, Jessica A.; commend ................................................................. 577 SR 911-- Ingram, Rena E.; commend ......................................................................... 577 SR 912-- Oliver, Darby; commend ............................................................................. 577 SR 913-- Martin, Taylar; commend ............................................................................ 577 SR 914-- Allen, Cassandra; commend ........................................................................ 577 SR 915-- Peco, Troy; recognize .................................................................................. 577 SR 916-- Adams, Tayler R.; commend ....................................................................... 577 SR 917-- Reams, Thomas Smith; commend ............................................................... 578 SR 918-- DuBose, Edward; recognize ........................................................................ 578 SR 919-- Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
Week; recognize February 10-14, 2014....................................................... 578 SR 920-- Thomas Watson Cullars Memorial Highway; Lincoln
County; dedicate ......................................................................... 568, 709, 732, 1010, 1066
SR 921-- Bragg, Tom; commend ................................................................................ 578 SR 922-- Robinson, J. Mack; condolences ................................................................. 596 SR 923-- Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies
Recognition Day; recognize February 12 .................................................... 597 SR 924-- Glavine, Thomas Michael "Tom"; commend ...................................... 597, 614 SR 925-- Maddux, Greg; commend ............................................................................ 597 SR 926-- Maloy, Cheri Anderson; recognize.............................................................. 597 SR 927-- Chavers, Mr. Jim; condolences............................................................ 597, 672 SR 928-- Morris, Bette Beasley; condolences ............................................................ 597 SR 929-- Chambers, Cullen; condolences................................................................... 597 SR 930-- Jones, Anthony Parker "AJ"; recognize............................................... 597, 710 SR 931-- Weeks, Jr., Garret Walter; recognize ........................................................... 598 SR 932-- Parade of Quartets; recognize ............................................................ 598, 1616 SR 933-- DeKalb County Governance; Joint Study Committee;
create ............................................................................................................ 593 SR 934-- Smith, Samuel D.; recognize ............................................................. 598, 1114 SR 935-- University of West Georgia Coed Cheerleading Squad
and Coaches; commend ............................................................................... 614

INDEX

3077

SR 936-- University of West Georgia Day; recognize February 18, 2014 ....................................................................................................... 614
SR 937-- Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton Memorial Highway; Jenkins County; dedicate ............................................................ 609, 830, 894, 1010, 1067
SR 938-- Milton High School Baseball Team; commend........................................... 615
SR 939-- Angel, Donna; commend ............................................................................. 615
SR 940-- Clark, Honorable Michael C.; recognize ..................................................... 615
SR 941-- Congress; urge to grow United States economy; increase the number of visas; permit Korean citizens possessing skills in a specialty occupation ........................609, 773, 830, 1009, 1022, 1798, 3046
SR 942-- Hopkins, Bonnie J.; commend ..................................................................... 615
SR 943-- Butenschon, Frank; recognize ..................................................................... 615
SR 944-- Sandy Creek High School Chapter; Keri Davis, Rick Steele, Derek Ansley, Macie Giordano, and Carlisle Vidourek; recognize..................................................................................... 615
SR 945-- James, Hilda K.; condolences ...................................................................... 615
SR 946-- Plastic Awareness Month; recognize the month of October......................................................................................................... 615
SR 947-- Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation; recognize................................. 616
SR 948-- Alzheimer's Awareness Day; recognize February 13, 2014 ............................................................................................................. 616
SR 949-- Carter, Jake; commend ................................................................................ 616
SR 950-- 2nd Annual Legislative Fly-In; recognize February 19, 2014 ............................................................................................................. 616
SR 951-- Georgia Peach Festival and 2013 Georgia Peach Queens; commend.............................................................................. 616, 1709
SR 952-- Randall, Representative Nikki; commend ................................................... 616
SR 953-- Senate Mold and Mildew Remediation Contractor Study Committee; create....................................................610, 829, 894, 1918, 1921
SR 954-- Meyer, William Charles "Buddy"; condolences.......................................... 616
SR 955-- Tucker, Mary Ashley; commend ......................................................... 616, 711
SR 956-- Matthews, John E.; condolences.................................................................. 617
SR 957-- General Assembly; provide for a budget session; meeting, time limit, and adjournment -CA.................................................. 610
SR 958-- Regulation Freedom Amendment; request the enactment to the Constitution of the United States by the U.S. Congress.................................................................... 610, 1611, 1663, 1921, 1922, 1923

3078

INDEX

SR 959-- State Restaurant Day; recognize February 19, 2014 ................................... 669
SR 960-- Cannon, Dr. Debby; congratulate ................................................................ 669
SR 961-- 2013 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year; recognize ............................................................................................ 669, 1615
SR 962-- Bryan, Buddy; commend ................................................................... 670, 1616
SR 963-- Allen, Michael Reed; recognize .................................................................. 670
SR 964-- Milam, Sam; recognize ................................................................................ 670
SR 965-- Mikul, Reid; recognize ................................................................................ 670
SR 966-- Captain Larry S. Simmons Memorial Intersection; Walker County; dedicate ............................................................................. 665
SR 967-- Dream Weavers; recognize .......................................................................... 710
SR 968-- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Day; recognize February 12, 2014 ............................................................................................. 670, 1158
SR 969-- Thomas, Dr. Bill; commend ................................................................ 670, 710
SR 970-- White County Day; recognize February 26, 2014 ....................................... 670
SR 971-- The Town That Came A-Courtin' Day; recognize January 19, 2014 .......................................................................................... 670
SR 972-- Pugh, Randall; recognize ............................................................................. 671
SR 973-- Senate Child Protection Study Committee; create.................. 665, 1753, 1758, 2747
SR 974-- Boy Scouts of America Program; 104th anniversary; recognize ...................................................................................................... 671
SR 975-- Col. L.E. Witt, Jr. Memorial Highway; Carroll County; dedicate ........................................................................................................ 704
SR 976-- Houston County Bar Association; recognize............................................... 711
SR 977-- Jackson-Butts County Day; recognize February 24, 2014 ..................................................................................................... 711, 775
SR 978-- Senior Week; recognize February 24-February 28, 2014............................ 711
SR 979-- Buice, Maron; commend.................................................................... 711, 1709
SR 980-- Popham, Benjamin Blackwell; recognize.................................................... 712
SR 981-- Violence Against Health Care Workers; create joint study committee .......................................................................... 704, 826, 894, 1009, 1031, 2205, 2791, 3046
SR 982-- March of Dimes Day; recognize February 27, 2014 ................................... 712
SR 983-- End Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Day; recognize March 13, 2014 ............................................................................................ 712
SR 984-- Lumpkin County High School Students and Faculty; commend............................................................................................ 712, 1759
SR 985-- Apple Day; recognize February 20, 2014.................................................... 711

INDEX

3079

SR 986-- Senate Unified Courts Technology Study Committee; create ..................................................................................704, 829, 894, 1918, 1921
SR 987-- Senate Elimination of the State Income Tax Study Committee; create ........................................................................................ 704
SR 988-- Aquinas High School Football Team and Coach James Leonard; recognize ............................................................................ 712, 1113
SR 989-- Brown, Wylie; commend ............................................................................. 733 SR 990-- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's 106th
Anniversary; celebrate ................................................................................. 712 SR 991-- Hampton, Susan; recognize ......................................................................... 712 SR 992-- Board of Regents; encouraged to provide programmatic
assistance to students who are foster care and unaccompanied homeless youth .................................................................. 705 SR 993-- Roth, David; commend ................................................................................ 733 SR 994-- Troutman, Martha; commend ...................................................................... 733 SR 995-- Justice, Kyle; commend............................................................................... 733 SR 996-- Farnsworth, Alan; commend ....................................................................... 734 SR 997-- Thielen-Besst, Annie; commend ................................................................. 734 SR 998-- Joyce, Karen; commend............................................................................... 734 SR 999-- Carter, Jimmy; commend............................................................................. 734 SR 1000-- Corvalan, Sergio; commend ........................................................................ 734 SR 1001-- Brendel, Justin; commend............................................................................ 734 SR 1002-- Doshi, Akash; commend.............................................................................. 734 SR 1003-- Ayeni, Aduraseyi; commend ....................................................................... 734 SR 1004-- Gu, Yue; commend ...................................................................................... 734 SR 1005-- Lippens, Rebekah; commend....................................................................... 735 SR 1006-- Blom, Emily; commend............................................................................... 735 SR 1007-- McLean, Bonnie; commend......................................................................... 735 SR 1008-- Zhou, Linda; commend................................................................................ 735 SR 1009-- Udutha, Anirudh; commend ........................................................................ 735 SR 1010-- Anesthesiology Assistants of Georgia; recognize ............................... 735, 775 SR 1011-- Hemmer, Jane Reynolds; recognize ............................................................ 735 SR 1012-- Jackson, Dosh; honoring.............................................................................. 735 SR 1013-- Joe E. Brown Memorial Highway; Bryan County; dedicate ........................................................................................................ 725 SR 1014-- Daniel, Marty; recognize ............................................................................. 735 SR 1015-- BOMA Day; recognize February 25, 2014.................................................. 736 SR 1016-- Lovett School Varsity Football Team; recognize.............................. 736, 1134

3080

INDEX

SR 1017-- Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week; recognize February 16-22, 2014 .................................................................. 736
SR 1018-- Kip Klein Memorial Highway; Paulding County; dedicate ........................................................................................................ 766
SR 1019-- Barrow County; recognize ........................................................................... 775
SR 1020-- Drake, Avery B.; recognize ......................................................................... 775
SR 1021-- Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 17, 2014 ............................ 776
SR 1022-- Rutledge, Cliff; recognize............................................................................ 776
SR 1023-- Williams, Virgil R.; recognize ..................................................................... 776
SR 1024-- Panoz, Donald Eugene; recognize ............................................................... 776
SR 1025-- Holm, Lavenia Clarke; condolences ............................................................ 776
SR 1026-- Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day; recognize April 18, 2014 ....................................................................................................... 776
SR 1027-- SPLOST Reform Joint Study Committee; create ....................... 766, 826, 894, 1010, 1057
SR 1028-- Banks, Deacon James; condolences ............................................................ 776
SR 1029-- Aggregate Annual Debt Service; prohibit from exceeding 8 percent of the total revenue receipts of the state for prior fiscal year -CA ...................................................................... 767
SR 1030-- Republic of Turkey and Turkic American Federation of Southeast; recognize .................................................................................... 776
SR 1031-- State of Georgia; English as official language -CA .................... 767, 829, 894
SR 1032-- Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia; Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2014 Military Youth of the Year; recognize ............................... 831
SR 1033-- Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia; Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2014 Youth of the Year; recognize ............................................. 832
SR 1034-- Holy Ground Baptist Academy Football Team; recognize ...................................................................................................... 832
SR 1035-- Cystic Fibrosis Education and Awareness Day; recognize March 7, 2014 ................................................................... 832, 1615
SR 1036-- March of Dimes Day; recognize February 26, 2014 ................................... 832
SR 1037-- Boy Scout Day; recognize February 26, 2014............................................. 832
SR 1038-- Cooper, Stephen; recognize ......................................................................... 832
SR 1039-- Macon Day; recognize February 25, 2014 .................................................. 832
SR 1040-- Zellner, Joan; condolences........................................................................... 832
SR 1041-- Conyers, Georgia; 160th Anniversary; recognize February 16, 2014 ........................................................................................ 833
SR 1042-- Local School Systems; urged to adopt policies that prohibit the use of tobacco on campus and at school facilities........................................................................................................ 819
SR 1043-- Jones, Martitia "Marty" Martin; condolences.............................................. 833

INDEX

3081

SR 1044-- Megathlin, Carol; recognize ........................................................................ 833 SR 1045-- WTOC-TV Of Savannah; recognize ........................................................... 833 SR 1046-- Eadie, Miss Jennifer LeAnne; recognize ..................................................... 833 SR 1047-- Annual Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry; recognize ..................................... 833 SR 1048-- Seay, Melissa Denise; condolences ............................................................. 833 SR 1049-- Floam, Harrison Meyer; recognize .............................................................. 895 SR 1050-- Townsend, Billy L.; recognize..................................................................... 896 SR 1051-- Gearing, Jenna; recognize............................................................................ 896 SR 1052-- First Lady Sandra Deal; commend .................................................... 896, 1133 SR 1053-- Court of Appeals Workload; Senate Study Committee;
create ........................................................................................ 884, 1131, 1157 SR 1054-- Business Cyber Security Day; recognize February 25,
2014 ............................................................................................................. 896 SR 1055-- Hanks, Hollis Stewart; recognize ................................................................ 896 SR 1056-- Hudon, Kyle Hamilton; recognize ............................................................... 896 SR 1057-- Sullivan, Christian Warner; recognize......................................................... 896 SR 1058-- Meyers, Elana; recognize............................................................................. 895 SR 1059-- Dorsey, Jocelyn; commend................................................................ 896, 1113 SR 1060-- Fannin County High School Students and Faculty;
commend............................................................................................ 896, 1759 SR 1061-- Georgia School Workers; commend.................................................. 897, 1134 SR 1062-- Hope, Sr., Chief Apostle Archbishop Michael C.;
commend...................................................................................................... 897 SR 1063-- 61st Annual Tucker Day; recognize May 10, 2014..................................... 897 SR 1064-- Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; create
Joint Study Committee................................................................................. 986 SR 1065-- Empire Board of Realtists, Inc.; recognize .................................................. 999 SR 1066-- Wilson, Norman L.; commend .......................................................... 999, 1664 SR 1067-- Franklin County Middle School Technology Student
Association; recognize................................................................................. 999 SR 1068-- Youth Villages Georgia Day; recognize February 24,
2014 ............................................................................................................. 999 SR 1069-- Pechuman, Mitchell Earl; recognize ............................................................ 999 SR 1070-- Civil Air Patrol Day; recognize March 13, 2014......................................... 999 SR 1071-- Washington, Tyler; recognize...................................................................... 999 SR 1072-- Gutkowski, Brett; commend ...................................................................... 1000 SR 1073-- Bell, Gregory Allen; recognize.................................................................. 1000 SR 1074-- Ladouceur, Ms. Lauren; recognize ............................................................ 1000 SR 1075-- Ward, Jr., Mr. Charles L. and Mrs. Sandra Parker;
honoring ..................................................................................................... 1000

3082

INDEX

SR 1076-- Satilla District; commend ................................................................ 1000, 1708 SR 1077-- Franklin/Hart/Elbert/ Madison Forestry Unit; commend ................ 1000, 1708 SR 1078-- Chattahoochee/Marion Forestry Unit; commend ............................ 1000, 1708 SR 1079-- Dr. M. Bobbi Bailey Interchange; DeKalb County;
dedicate ........................................................................................................ 986 SR 1080-- P.F.C. Michael Lee Dotson Memorial Intersection;
Catoosa County; dedicate ............................................................................ 986 SR 1081-- Grayson, Norm; recognize......................................................................... 1000 SR 1082-- Porterfield, Linda Carol; recognize ........................................................... 1001 SR 1083-- Columbus Day; recognize March 5, 2014 ....................................... 1001, 1134 SR 1084-- Savannah State University Day; recognize March 11,
2014 ................................................................................................. 1001, 1709 SR 1085-- Capital Bank; commend............................................................................. 1001 SR 1086-- Evans County, Georgia; recognize 100th anniversary .............................. 1001 SR 1087-- Hunter, Sr., Deacon William "Bubba" Henry; honoring ........................... 1001 SR 1088-- Yancey Brothers Company; recognize 100 year
anniversary................................................................................................. 1001 SR 1089-- Birkhead, Zachary Grayson; recognize ..................................................... 1114 SR 1090-- Tillman, Joshua Evan; recognize ............................................................... 1114 SR 1091-- Akin, Christopher Clark; recognize ........................................................... 1114 SR 1092-- Neuner, James Fitzpatrick; recognize........................................................ 1114 SR 1093-- Kennon, Ms. Barbara; commend ............................................................... 1114 SR 1094-- Howard, Alyssa; recognize ........................................................................ 1114 SR 1095-- Bartow County Chamber of Commerce; 125th
anniversary; recognize ............................................................................... 1114 SR 1096-- Murphy, Madison; commend..................................................................... 1115 SR 1097-- Jacobsen, III, William Peter; recognize ..................................................... 1115 SR 1098-- Alpha Gamma Rho Day; recognize March 12, 2014 ...................... 1115, 1759 SR 1099-- Alcoholic Beverage Retail Licensing and "Tied House"
Laws; create senate study committee .................................... 1094, 1155, 1614 SR 1100-- Curtis, Dr. Jeffery Van; condolences......................................................... 1115 SR 1101-- Rossetti, Mr. Vincent Michael; condolences ............................................. 1115 SR 1102-- Lester, James "Jimmy" Luther; commend ................................................. 1115 SR 1103-- Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Alert Day; recognize
June 20, 2014 ............................................................................................. 1115 SR 1104-- Civil Air Patrol; recognize ......................................................................... 1115 SR 1105-- Caraway, David Wilson; condolences ....................................................... 1116 SR 1106-- Reese, George M. "Doodle"; condolences................................................. 1116 SR 1107-- Kirven, III, James Dupont "Tippy"; condolences...................................... 1116 SR 1108-- Turner, II, Don Abbott; condolences ......................................................... 1116

INDEX

3083

SR 1109-- Okamoto, Sandra; recognize...................................................................... 1116 SR 1110-- Muscogee County School District 2014 Teacher of the
Year; commend.......................................................................................... 1116 SR 1111-- Staton, Senator Cecil; commend................................................................ 2990 SR 1112-- The Kennickell Group; recognize.............................................................. 1116 SR 1113-- Humble, Colin; recognize .......................................................................... 1116 SR 1114-- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; commend ............................................. 1116 SR 1115-- Smiley, Micah; condolences ...................................................................... 1117 SR 1116-- Barnhill, John Elemuel; recognize............................................................. 1117 SR 1117-- Thomas, Jr., Reverend Norman; recognize ............................................... 1117 SR 1118-- Clayton County Chamber Day; recognize February 25,
2014 ........................................................................................................... 1117 SR 1119-- 2014 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides;
commend.................................................................................................... 1117 SR 1120-- Ranel, Amy Oates; Ridgley, Drew; recognize........................................... 1117 SR 1121-- Community Health and Public Health; encouraged to
collaborate and develop a report; prevent and control diabetes ................................................................................. 1094, 1753, 1758,
1921, 1922 SR 1122-- Turner, Felicia; recognize .......................................................................... 1117 SR 1123-- Scott, Erin; recognize................................................................................. 1117 SR 1124-- Jarrell, Ansleigh; recognize ....................................................................... 1118 SR 1125-- Willie, Chansie; recognize ......................................................................... 1118 SR 1126-- Reeves, Margaret; recognize ..................................................................... 1118 SR 1127-- Smith, Cullen; recognize............................................................................ 1118 SR 1128-- Bone, Bailee; recognize ............................................................................. 1118 SR 1129-- Johnson, Courtney; recognize.................................................................... 1118 SR 1130-- Bone, Sydni; recognize .............................................................................. 1118 SR 1131-- Phillips, Reverend Willie; recognize ......................................................... 1118 SR 1132-- Carr, J. Bruce; commend ........................................................................... 1118 SR 1133-- Coats, David; Jilles, Tyrian; recognize...................................................... 1119 SR 1134-- Synovus Financial Corporation; commend ............................................... 1119 SR 1135-- Rogers, Christopher A.; commend ............................................................ 1119 SR 1136-- Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; commend ......................................... 1134 SR 1137-- St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee; recognize ............................. 1134, 1158 SR 1138-- Varnedoe, Nell McIntire; condolences ...................................................... 1135 SR 1139-- Cohen, Jr., A.J.; condolences..................................................................... 1135 SR 1140-- Star, Jack Charles; condolences................................................................. 1135 SR 1141-- Teen Republicans; commend..................................................................... 1135 SR 1142-- Rittenhouse, Nathan; recognize ................................................................. 1135

3084

INDEX

SR 1143-- Tillman, Charles and Deborah; commend ................................................. 1135 SR 1144-- Steed, Baylee; recognize............................................................................ 1135 SR 1145-- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Day;
recognize March 12, 2014 ......................................................................... 1135 SR 1146-- Phillips, Dr. David C.; commend............................................................... 1136 SR 1147-- Roberts, Connor; commend ....................................................................... 1136 SR 1148-- Georgia Pre-K Week; recognize October 6-10, 2014;
recognize .................................................................................................... 1136 SR 1149-- Banks County Leopards Wrestling Team; recognize ................................ 1136 SR 1150-- Harris, Tommie Lee; condolences ............................................................. 1136 SR 1151-- Georgia Water Quality Control Act; commemorating
the 50th anniversary................................................................................... 1136 SR 1152-- Segura, Elena Patricia; celebrate birth....................................................... 1136 SR 1153-- Poole, Blake; honoring .................................................................... 1136, 1664 SR 1154-- Eason, Sr., Benjamin Franklin "B.F."; condolences.................................. 1137 SR 1155-- Price, Richard; commend........................................................................... 1137 SR 1156-- Doberson, Fred; condolences..................................................................... 1137 SR 1157-- Billy Alonzo Johnson Highway; Jefferson County;
dedicate ...................................................................................................... 1154 SR 1158-- Georgia State Beekeeper's Association; recognize.......................... 1158, 1666 SR 1159-- Murdock, Debra; recognize ............................................................. 1159, 1760 SR 1160-- Maddox, Harry A.; honoring ..................................................................... 1159 SR 1161-- Warren, Mr. Bradley; recognize ................................................................ 1159 SR 1162-- Georgia-Speech-Language-Hearing Association;
recognize ................................................................................................... 1159 SR 1163-- Scott, Mrs. Thelma Pinckney; condolences............................................... 1159 SR 1164-- Hussey, Faye; commend ............................................................................ 1159 SR 1165-- Sister2Sister and Jubilee Christian Church
International; recognize ............................................................................. 1159 SR 1166-- Savannah River Caucus of the South Carolina
Legislature; recognize...................................................................... 1159, 1616 SR 1167-- Stevens, First Lieutenant Cody Robert; recognize .................................... 1616 SR 1168-- Williams, Jr., Mr. Robert M.; recognize.................................................... 1616 SR 1169-- Vega, Dr. J. David; recognize.................................................................... 1616 SR 1170-- Markham, Dr. David W.; recognize .......................................................... 1616 SR 1171-- Otis A. Brumby, Jr. Memorial Bridge; Cobb County;
dedicate ...................................................................................................... 1164 SR 1172-- Crosby, Honorable John "Dickey"; recognize........................................... 1759 SR 1173-- Chance, Senator Ronnie; commend........................................................... 2990 SR 1174-- Barrow, Pastor Harry H.; recognize .......................................................... 1616

INDEX

3085

SR 1175-- Medicaid Care Management Organizations Credentialing; create Senate Study Committee .................... 1607, 1753, 1758, 1918, 1921
SR 1176-- Georgia2Georgia; recognize ............................................................ 1665, 1760 SR 1177-- Cone, Clifford "Barney"; commend .......................................................... 1665 SR 1178-- Atrial Fibrillation Day; recognize May 14, 2014 ...................................... 1665 SR 1179-- Murray, Mr. Aaron; commend................................................................... 1665 SR 1180-- Sinyard, Jeff "Bodine"; recognize ............................................................. 1666 SR 1181-- Links Day; recognize March 21, 2014 ...................................................... 1666 SR 1182-- Shiffert, Ms. Maggie; commend ................................................................ 1666 SR 1183-- Georgia Justice Project Day; recognize March 6, 2014 ............................ 1666 SR 1184-- Jack Collins Lance, Sr. Memorial Highway; Union
County; renaming ...................................................................................... 1662 SR 1185-- Nighthawks DUI Task Force; recognize ......................................... 1665, 1666 SR 1186-- Foreclosure Reform; create senate study committee ................................. 1702 SR 1187-- Rhodes, Lindsey; recognize....................................................................... 1709 SR 1188-- Cash, Tamera; commend ........................................................................... 1709 SR 1189-- Franklin County Future Farmers of America
Floriculture Team; recognize..................................................................... 1709 SR 1190-- Power Grid Protection; create senate study committee ......... 1702, 1757, 1758 SR 1191-- Moore, Richard; recognize ........................................................................ 1709 SR 1192-- Review and Recommend Necessary Changes to the
Georgia Code of Military Justice; create senate study committee.............................................................................. 1702, 1757, 1758,
1918, 1921 SR 1193-- Sams, Jr.; Garvis L.; commend.................................................................. 1709 SR 1194-- Georgia Gigabit Community; recognize Dawson,
Lumpkin, White, Union, and Fannin ......................................................... 1710 SR 1195-- Council for Quality Growth Day; recognize March 12,
2014 ........................................................................................................... 1710 SR 1196-- Atlanta Science Festival Week; recognize March 22-29,
2014 ........................................................................................................... 1710 SR 1197-- Melton, Sr., Buckner "Buck"; condolences ..................................... 1710, 1760 SR 1198-- Healthy Kids Georgia and Healthy Schools Programs;
recognize .................................................................................................... 1708 SR 1199-- Alliance for Healthier Generation; recognize............................................ 1708 SR 1200-- Senate Study Committee on School Discipline; create ........ 1749, 1807, 1810,
1918, 1921 SR 1201-- State Board of Education; urged to study and adopt
guidelines for integrating Braille instruction........................ 1749, 1803, 1810, 1922

3086

INDEX

SR 1202-- Golden, Senator Tim; commend ................................................................ 2990 SR 1203-- 9-1-1 System Modernization; create senate study
committee.............................................................................. 1749, 1807, 1810, 1918, 1921
SR 1204-- District 35 Legislative Day; recognize March 13, 2014............................ 1760 SR 1205-- King, Lonnie; recognize ............................................................................ 1760 SR 1206-- Wilkinson County High School Warriors Basketball
Team; recognize......................................................................................... 1760 SR 1207-- Mercer University's Men's Basketball Team; recognize ........................... 1760 SR 1208-- Webb, Raiford Charlie "R. C."; honoring.................................................. 1760 SR 1209-- Titelbaum, Merrinn Annalee; honoring ..................................................... 1811 SR 1210-- Morgan County High School Varsity Basketball Team;
recognize .................................................................................................... 1812 SR 1211-- Murray, Mr. Aaron; recognize................................................................... 1759 SR 1212-- Georgia Legislative Women's Caucus Servant
Leadership Award Recipients; commend .................................................. 1812 SR 1213-- Dixon, Jr., Robert and Patricia Ann; recognize ......................................... 1812 SR 1214-- Partnership Against Domestic Violence; commend .................................. 1812 SR 1215-- Henderson, Mrs. Verna James; condolences ............................................. 1812 SR 1216-- Carr, Mr. Kip; recognize............................................................................ 1812 SR 1217-- Miller Grove High School Wolverines Boys Basketball
Team; congratulate .................................................................................... 1812 SR 1218-- Senate Move Over Law Study Committee; create ................ 1793, 1807, 1810 SR 1219-- City of Aragon; celebrate the 100th anniversary....................................... 1812 SR 1220-- Beers, Agnes; recognize ............................................................................ 1813 SR 1221-- Bartow County Chamber of Commerce; recognize................................... 1813 SR 1222-- Pope High School and Lassiter High School Fencing
Teams; recognize ....................................................................................... 1876 SR 1223-- Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 17, 2014 .......................... 1876 SR 1224-- Senate State Capitol Utilization and Modernization
Study Committee; create............................................................................ 1874 SR 1225-- Brashier, Jr., Mr. Clifton A.; condolences ................................................. 1876 SR 1226-- Minyard, Gary L.; recognize ..................................................................... 1877 SR 1227-- Stephens, Dr. B. Wiley; commend ............................................................ 1877 SR 1228-- 24-7 Alcohol Sobriety Program; create senate study
committee................................................................................................... 1853 SR 1229-- Jonesboro High School Boy's Basketball Team;
recognize .................................................................................................... 1877 SR 1230-- Junior Beta Club of Bagley Middle School; commend ............................. 1877 SR 1231-- Spelman College Class of 1969; recognize ............................................... 1877

INDEX

3087

SR 1232-- Florence, H. Neal; honoring ...................................................................... 1877 SR 1233-- Burwell, Mike; recognize .......................................................................... 1877 SR 1234-- Cordle, Jr., Sam "Laan" L.; honoring ........................................................ 1877 SR 1235-- Allen, Jacob; recognize.............................................................................. 1878 SR 1236-- Georgia Secretary of State; request to look into the
feasibility of vote-by-phone in Georgia..................................................... 1875 SR 1237-- Golden, Senator Tim; commend ................................................................ 2990 SR 1238-- Crosby, Senator John; commend ............................................................... 2990 SR 1239-- Georgia State University's Men's Basketball Team;
commend.................................................................................................... 1878 SR 1240-- Northeast Georgia Chapter of Quilts for Kids;
recognize .................................................................................................... 1878 SR 1241-- Griffith, Dr. Ivelaw Lloyd; recognize........................................................ 1878 SR 1242-- Georgia High School Fencing League; commend..................................... 1878 SR 1243-- Kwara State House of Assembly, Nigeria; recognize ............................... 2454 SR 1244-- Towe, Ada B.; express congratulate .......................................................... 2455 SR 1245-- Kirkland, Major Thomas Christopher; recognize ...................................... 2455 SR 1246-- Locust Grove Woman's Club; recognize ................................................... 2455 SR 1247-- Carter, Senator Buddy; commend.............................................................. 2991 SR 1248-- Hildreth, Dr. Ethan J. D.; recognize .......................................................... 2455 SR 1249-- Knight, Mr. Wade; recognize .................................................................... 2455 SR 1250-- Bolt, Ms. Cassandra; recognize ................................................................. 2455 SR 1251-- Cotter, Ms. Jessica; recognize ................................................................... 2455 SR 1252-- Camp MAGIK; honoring........................................................................... 2455 SR 1253-- Callaway, Howard "Bo"; honoring ............................................................ 2455 SR 1254-- Morgan, Jr., J. Leonard; condolences ........................................................ 2456 SR 1255-- Manhatton, Michael Joseph; condolences ................................................. 2456 SR 1256-- King, Jr., Lonnie C.; recognize .................................................................. 2456 SR 1257-- Kendrick High School Girls Basketball Team;
commend.................................................................................................... 2456 SR 1258-- Bulloch Academy Lady Gators Basketball Team;
recognize .................................................................................................... 2456 SR 1259-- Gant, Jakeenan; recognize ......................................................................... 2456 SR 1260-- Floyd, Jimbo; recognize............................................................................. 2456 SR 1261-- Carter, Senator Jason; commend ............................................................... 2991 SR 1262-- Davis, Senator Hardie; commend .............................................................. 2991 SR 1263-- Welch, Jr., A.J. "Buddy"; recognize .......................................................... 2456 SR 1264-- Perkins-Hooker, Patrise M.; recognize ...................................................... 2457 SR 1265-- Ferreira, Honorable Dr. Bishop Manoel; congratulate .............................. 2457 SR 1266-- Patrick Henry Academy; recognize ........................................................... 2457

3088

INDEX

SR 1267-- Hampton, Rudy L.; recognize.................................................................... 2457 SR 1268-- E. E. Foundation, Inc.; recognize .............................................................. 2457 SR 1269-- 2013-2014 Superintendent's Student Advisory Council;
recognize .................................................................................................... 2457 SR 1270-- Tymchuk, Melissa Wendt; recognize ........................................................ 2457 SR 1271-- Neal, Honorable Jay; commend................................................................. 2457 SR 1272-- Mixon, Eunice Lastinger; honoring ........................................................... 2458 SR 1273-- Coates, Donald B.; recognize .................................................................... 2458 SR 1274-- Walker, Edd; honoring............................................................................... 2458 SR 1275-- Tift County High School's Varsity Basketball Team;
recognize .................................................................................................... 2458 SR 1276-- Collier Heights Community; recognize ..................................................... 2458

INDEX
PART II, NUMBERIC INDEX HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

3089

HB 3-- Evidence; professional forestry; Department of Public Health; AIDS; provisions....................................................................... 25, 120
HB 34-- Income tax credit; clean energy property; include certain commercial geothermal heat pumps .................................................. 25
HB 50-- Nurses; mandatory reporting; require ................................... No action in 2014
HB 60-- Firearms; carrying weapons in unauthorized locations; change provisions ..................................................................... 25, 1155, 1670, 1671, 1739, 2345, 2982
HB 69-- Tax; amount payable for property at redemption; change provisions ............................................................................ 1089, 1094
HB 80-- Ad valorem tax; state and local title fees; revise provisions.............................................................................. No action in 2014
HB 88-- Licenses; Class E and Class F drivers' license free of charge to qualified volunteer firefighters; provide ................... 976, 987, 1613, 1663
HB 104-- Special license plates; supporting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy; add.................................................................. No action in 2014
HB 123-- Parent and Teacher Empowerment Act; enact...................... No action in 2014
HB 125-- Lawful presence; certain affidavit for persons under 18 years of age to be executed after attaining the age of 18; provide ........................................................................................................... 25
HB 127-- Public officers; automatic fee adjustment in cases where funds are not appropriated in certain amounts for specified purposes; provide .................................................. No action in 2014
HB 128-- Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fund Act; enact ............... 1064, 1095, 1611, 1663, 1822, 1947
HB 135-- Municipalities; ante litem notice; the amount of damages sought; provide ............................................................... 26, 82, 1124
HB 138-- Temporary assistance; use of electronic benefit transfer cards in certain retail establishments; prohibit ..................... 1085, 1095, 1753, 1758
HB 153-- Local option sales tax; taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than 1 percent; allow...................................................... 1088, 1095, 1615, 1663, 1717, 1718, 1810
HB 176-- Mobile Broadband Infrastructure Leads to Development (BILD) Act; enact ................................................ 137, 140, 708, 732, 1124, 1125

3090

INDEX

HB 184-- Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990; authorization to operate by means of accreditation for institutions that meet certain requirements; provide ........................................................... No action in 2014
HB 199-- Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; expand Georgia Reservoir Fund ................................................................................ 29
HB 203-- American Indian Tribes of Georgia; recognized legitimate tribes; remove certain information....................... No action in 2014
HB 215-- Superior courts; filings in the clerk's office; change provisions...................................................................................... 29, 82, 1670, 1673, 1799
HB 229-- Insurance; changes to submission of reports by property and casualty insurers; provide ....................................................... 26, 98, 1141
HB 246-- Georgia World Congress Center Authority; benefit programs to its officers, employees, and other agents; provide ............................................................................................. 2199, 2833
HB 251-- Tobacco; alternative nicotine products and vapor products; provide regulation ..................................................... 813, 819, 1804, 1810, 2485
HB 257-- Income tax; change certain definitions ................................. 1088, 1096, 1806, 1810, 1929, 2301, 2939
HB 264-- Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965; revise........................................................................... 1707, 2473, 2602, 2603, 2654, 2953
HB 265-- Mass transportation; suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; repeal provisions.......................... 1707, 2479, 2601, 2619, 2698, 2955
HB 271-- Crimes and offenses; offense of murder in the second degree; create ........................................................................ 1806, 1810, 1938, 2827, 2974
HB 291-- State Board of Accountancy; transfer from Secretary of State to a division within the State Accounting Office; provide .................................................................................. 1064, 1096, 1807, 1810, 1964
HB 292-- Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia; maximum average final monthly compensation calculated in determining benefits; establish ................................................. 813, 820, 1132, 1157, 1670, 1675
HB 293-- Tuition equalization grants; private colleges and universities; nursing; provisions ........................................... No action in 2014

INDEX

3091

HB 295-- Ad valorem taxation; provide comprehensive revision of provisions ......................................................................... 1030, 1096, 1803, 1810, 1927, 2221, 2295, 2373, 2492, 2588
HB 296-- Motor vehicles; authorized to receive registration records; add certain persons................................................................... 29, 197
HB 297-- State wild flower; designate the native azalea ...................... No action in 2014
HB 310-- Elections; primaries and elections; revise dates .................... 26, 36, 39, 40, 73
HB 327-- Flexibility and Accountability Act for Student Achievement; enact............................................................... No action in 2014
HB 330-- Jonesboro, City of; $10,000 of assessed value of homestead for residents; provide homestead exemption ...... No action in 2014
HB 346-- Fulton County; appointment of tax commissioner; provide .................................................................................. 1808, 1813, 1817, 1821
HB 348-- Income tax credit; purchasers of alternative fuel heavyduty and medium-duty vehicles; provide ............................. 1085, 1097, 1756, 1758, 1929, 2293
HB 362-- Public works contracts; governmental entities and Department of Administrative Services; provide certain contracting and bidding requirements .................................. No action in 2014
HB 365-- Safety belts; definition of the term "passenger vehicle" to which the safety belt law applies; modify ......................................... 30, 708
HB 375-- Insurance; cancellations under certain circumstances relating to policy terms that permit an audit or rate investigation and noncompliance by insured; provide ................. 26, 98, 1124, 1126, 1746
HB 399-- Local governments; air facilities; clarify which type of interests in real property may be subject to ad valorem taxation............................................................................................ 30, 97, 162, 169
HB 400-- Elections; population brackets and the census for approval of bonded debt; repeal certain provisions....................................... 27
HB 405-- Elementary and secondary education; members of governing boards of nonprofit organizations which are charter petitioners and charter schools to participate in governance training; require ..................................................... 976, 987, 1131, 1157, 2493, 2827
HB 410-- Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority; define category IV poverty area ......................... No action in 2014

3092

INDEX

HB 412-- Revenue and taxation; option to taxpayer to receive bills or subsequent notices via electronic transmission; provide ................................................................................................. 876, 884
HB 423-- Game and fish; live raccoons may be used in sanctioned organization field trial competitions under certain circumstances; provide ............................................................. 758, 767, 1806, 1810
HB 436-- Public officers; counties and municipalities provide by local law for district durational residency requirements; authorize.................................................................................... 758, 767, 1753, 1758
HB 438-- Court-referred alternative dispute resolution programs; legal costs; increase maximum amount of additional cost ............................................................................................ 876, 885, 1806, 1810, 2695
HB 449-- Agency records disclosure; release of audio recordings of 9-1-1 telephone calls; change certain provisions ................. 877, 885, 1755, 1758, 2330
HB 459-- Speed restrictions; impeding traffic flow and minimum speed in left-hand lanes; modify provisions ......................... 1017, 1097, 1613, 1663, 1717, 1722
HB 460-- Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; no person under a sentence of confinement shall be eligible for membership; provide ............................................................ 1017, 1097, 1757, 1758, 2986
HB 477-- Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; Georgia Judicial Retirement System; transfer service credit ................. 589, 593, 1155, 1614, 1953
HB 486-- Weight of vehicles; issuance of annual commercial wrecker emergency tow permits; provide qualifications............................... 30
HB 490-- Public school teachers; health insurance plans; revise coverage for employees of county and regional libraries......... 814, 820, 1805, 1810, 1950
HB 494-- Mass transportation; installation of safety markers on utility lines to provide adequate visual warning in use of private airstrips; provide................................................... 27, 159, 580, 583, 1747
HB 495-- State Properties Code; conveyance of state property and consideration of conveyances by General Assembly; modify provisions ..................................................................... 814, 820, 1156, 1614, 1670, 1681

INDEX

3093

HB 511-- Community Health, Department of; pilot program to provide coverage for bariatric surgical procedures; provide ........................................................................................ 31, 197, 2633, 2825
HB 512-- Safe Carry Protection Act; enact .......................................... No action in 2014
HB 513-- Georgia Medical Center Authority; abolish ............................... 27, 158, 1717, 1723, 1830
HB 536-- County law libraries; receipt and disbursement of funds by counties having a population of 950,000; repeal and reserve Code section ................................................................. 27, 1614, 1617, 1808
HB 537-- Local boards of education; population provision prohibiting certain members from holding other offices; repeal......................................................................................... 28, 1614, 1617, 1808
HB 538-- County boards of health; population relative to superintendent of largest municipal school system in certain counties serving on board of health ex officio; repeal provision..................................................................... No action in 2014
HB 539-- Campus police officers; repeal a portion of a definition based upon population classification ................................................... 28, 1808
HB 540-- Board of education; pension board recompute pension to teachers and employees who retired prior to April 1, 1955 and who had been awarded a pension for 20 years service in counties of 500,000 population ................................ 28, 1614, 1617, 1808
HB 541-- Fulton County; increase homestead exemption amount to $60,000 after three-year phase in period; provide............ No action in 2014
HB 543-- Douglas County; levy an excise tax..................................................... 894, 897
HB 545-- Metropolitan Atlanta Aerotropolis Development Authority; create ................................................................... No action in 2014
HB 549-- Water pollution; establish water emergency response procedures ................................................................................. 977, 987, 1613, 1663, 1937
HB 566-- Motor vehicles; temporary transporter license plates available to permit mechanics to test drive certain vehicles being serviced or repaired; make................................ 877, 885, 1613, 1663
HB 571-- Macon, City of; Payne City, City of; Bibb County; change provisions relative to initial budgets ........................ No action in 2014
HB 580-- Superior Court Clerk's Retirement Fund; provide spousal survivor's benefit...................................................... 1088, 1097, 1757, 1758, 2982

3094

INDEX

HB 601-- Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia; define certain terms; provisions................................. 977, 987, 1757, 1758, 2739
HB 610-- Insurance; provide licensing and regulation of public adjusters; provisions ................................................................. 759, 768, 1754, 1758, 2621, 2751
HB 631-- Polk County Water Authority; change certain provisions relating to appointment, taking of office, and terms of office of members................................................... No action in 2014
HB 632-- Dougherty County; Albany, City of; Joint CountyMunicipal Board of Registration and Elections; provide for appointment of members................................................. No action in 2014
HB 643-- Georgia Civil Practice Act; general provisions governing discovery; change provisions ................................ 877, 885, 1755, 1758, 1929, 2255
HB 645-- Insurance; Uniform Electronic Transactions Act; provisions.................................................................................. 564, 568, 1754, 1758, 1958
HB 646-- Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia; part-time chief magistrates may become members of such fund; provide ..................................................................................... 564, 569, 1132, 1157, 1620, 1621, 1846
HB 654-- Guardian; change provisions relating to appointment of a testamentary guardian ............................................................ 545, 549, 1613, 1663
HB 655-- Brantley County Airport Authority; repeal Act; transfer all assets, property, and legal rights and obligations to Brantley County............................................................................... 1132, 1137
HB 658-- Revenue and taxation; repeal Chapter 12 relating to estate tax and enact a new Chapter 12 ...................................... 877, 886, 1615, 1663, 1717, 1718, 1724, 1830
HB 664-- Avalon, City of; provide new charter ...................................... 84, 87, 131, 135
HB 666-- Pike County; board of commissioners; change description of districts.............................................................. 84, 87, 708, 713
HB 670-- Trade names; require registration with the clerk of superior court; provisions ......................................................... 759, 768, 1613, 1663, 2642, 2744
HB 683-- Income tax; certain allocations to owners of certain entities shall be governed by Georgia law; provide ............................ 700, 705

INDEX

3095

HB 690-- Local government; county may petition any municipality within county to annex unincorporated islands; provide ................................................................................ 1030, 1098
HB 697-- Postsecondary education; Georgia Student Finance Commission; revise powers and duties..................................... 700, 705, 1612, 1663, 1932, 2486, 2602
HB 701-- Child Support Recovery Act; child support and enforcement of orders; enact provisions............................... 1017, 1098, 1806, 1810
HB 702-- State government; placement of monument of religious liberty; authorize ................................................................... 1031, 1098, 1706, 1707, 1767, 1789
HB 704-- South Fulton, City of; incorporate; provide charter.................... 720, 725, 998, 1808, 1810
HB 707-- The Georgia Health Care Freedom and ACA Noncompliance Act; enact.................................................... 1087, 1099, 1805, 1810
HB 709-- Terrell County; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections ............................................................................... 137, 140, 732, 736
HB 710-- Randolph County; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections............................................................ 138, 140, 732, 737
HB 711-- Clay County; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections ............................................................................... 138, 141, 732, 737
HB 714-- Labor; unemployment insurance and benefits; change certain provisions, processes, and procedures ......................... 565, 569, 1754, 1758, 2655, 2751
HB 715-- Jekyll Island-State Park Authority; powers and responsibilities; revise................................................................. 138, 141, 160, 1756, 1758, 2254
HB 719-- Sales and use tax; continuation of joint county and municipal tax; provide ........................................................ 565, 569, 707, 732, 1123, 1124, 1128
HB 720-- Courts; collection of a fee to defray costs for using electronic citations; provide.................................................. 1017, 1099, 1613, 1663
HB 729-- Revenue and taxation; change manner for determining fair market value of motor vehicles subject to tax; provide expiration period for temporary license plates; provisions.............................................................................. 1086, 1099, 1803, 1810, 1874, 1927, 2304, 2602

3096

INDEX

HB 731-- J. Calvin Hill, Jr., Act; enact..................................................... 878, 886, 1755, 1758
HB 737-- Alcoholic beverages; malt beverages produced in private residences to be transported to other locations; allow certain quantities ....................................................... 194, 196, 708, 732, 2216, 2372
HB 738-- Quitman County; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections ............................................................................... 138, 141, 732, 737
HB 740-- Game and fish; full-time military personnel on active duty and dependents be considered residents of state for procuring certain hunting and fishing licenses; provide........... 207, 211, 1131, 1157, 1621
HB 741-- Water resources; issuance of sludge land application permits; revise certain requirements ......................................... 565, 570, 1756, 1758, 1969, 2372
HB 742-- Coweta Judicial Circuit; Waycross Judicial Circuit; provide additional judge ....................................................... 1018, 1100, 1613, 1663, 1838
HB 743-- Supplemental appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014........................................................... 108, 111, 180, 198, 219, 818, 865, 874
HB 744-- General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 June 30, 2015 ............................................................................ 606, 610, 1112, 1132, 1165, 1598, 1620, 1624, 1660, 1701, 1739, 1971, 2200
HB 749-- Crimes and offenses; crime of cargo theft; provide ................. 721, 725, 1806, 1810, 2543, 2701
HB 750-- Banking and finance; exemption to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements for employees of certain nonprofit corporations; provide ................................ 1018, 1100, 1611, 1663, 1844
HB 752-- Crawford County; provide for appointment of county surveyor ................................................................................... 85, 87, 667, 671
HB 753-- Motor vehicles; require tire chains to travel on a road declared as a limited access road due to inclement weather conditions; expand classification of vehicles.............. 814, 821, 1756, 1758, 2645, 2825
HB 755-- Ad valorem tax; revised definition of forest land fair market value; provisions........................................................... 878, 886, 1706, 1707, 1927, 2722

INDEX

3097

HB 757-- Ad valorem tax; use of certain property for collection and conversion of solar energy shall not constitute breach of conservation use covenants; provide ........................ 878, 887, 1803, 1810, 1927, 2641
HB 758-- Bartow County; Superior Court; change terms of court........... 606, 611, 1806, 1810
HB 761-- Public Retirement Systems Standards Law; definition of annual required contribution; change references ................. 878, 887, 1757, 1758, 2564
HB 762-- Motor vehicles and traffic; procedure for passing sanitation vehicles; provide ...................................................... 607, 611, 1613, 1663
HB 763-- Georgia Military College; legislative intent language regarding certain postsecondary study beyond second year level; revise ....................................................................... 797, 821, 1612, 1663, 1767, 1768
HB 764-- Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan; certain employees make contributions at rate of 5 percent unless otherwise specified; provide ............................. 814, 821, 1132, 1157, 1621, 1622
HB 766-- Work Based Learning Act; enact ............................................. 545, 549, 1131, 1157, 1718, 1726, 1831
HB 768-- Cherokee Judicial Circuit; Superior Court; change supplement paid to each judge................................................... 85, 87, 99, 102
HB 769-- Schley County; Board of Education; change description of districts ................................................................................. 116, 118, 1132, 1138
HB 770-- Crimes and offenses; crime of home invasion in the first degree to be class A designated felony and crime of home invasion in the second degree to be class B designated felony; provisions ................................................... 721, 726, 1155, 1614, 1670, 1682, 1798
HB 772-- Public assistance; drug testing for applicants and recipients of food stamps or TANF benefits upon reasonable suspicion of drug use; provide............................ 1091, 1100, 1753, 1758, 1929, 1930, 2589, 2597, 2744
HB 773-- Crimes and offenses; discharging a gun or pistol near public highway or street; change provisions ............................ 589, 593, 1806, 1810, 2726, 2980

3098

INDEX

HB 774-- Highways, bridges and ferries; require annual submission of State-wide Strategic Transportation progress report; provisions ................................................. 149, 155, 573, 595, 1141, 1143, 1746
HB 775-- Highways, bridges and ferries; creation of transit authority within metropolitan areas; repeal population provision ................................................................................... 700, 705, 1707, 1757, 1808, 1810
HB 776-- Courts; information provided to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists; clarify............... 879, 887, 1755, 1758, 2300
HB 777-- Watercraft; suspension of privileges to operate a vessel for violations of vessel laws of this state and other states; provisions....................................................................... 977, 988, 1613, 1663, 1718, 1730
HB 778-- Food service establishments; certain nonprofit charitable entities from regulation; exempt .............................. 815, 821, 1154, 1614, 2644
HB 782-- Facilitating Business Rapid Response to State Declared Disasters Act of 2014; enact ..................................................... 879, 888, 1615, 1663, 1822, 1935
HB 783-- Game and fish; provisions relating to rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations; update ......... 759, 768, 1131, 1157, 2708
HB 784-- Alcoholic beverages; local authorization and regulation of sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the St. Patrick's Day holiday period; allow..................................................................................... 194, 196, 572, 595
HB 786-- Game and fish; Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license; add............................................................ 207, 211, 1131, 1157, 1621, 1625, 1748, 2438, 2493, 2603, 2722, 2922
HB 788-- Ad valorem tax; private interests in property owned by University System of Georgia operated by private party; provide exemption .......................................................... 977, 988, 1805, 1810, 1932, 1933, 1942
HB 790-- Civil practice; four-year statute of limitations for actions involving removal of timber from the property of another; provisions ............................................................... 721, 726, 1613, 1663, 1718, 1732, 1831

INDEX

3099

HB 791-- Taxation; redrawing census tracts shall not disqualify a designated military zone as a less developed area; provide ...................................................................................... 208, 211, 1615, 1663, 1717, 1718, 1738
HB 792-- Mitchell County; board of elections and registration; create .................................................................................... 116, 118, 732, 737
HB 794-- Compact for a Balanced Budget; adopt .................................... 722, 726, 1156, 1614, 2303
HB 795-- Statesboro, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize............................................................................... 117, 119, 708, 713
HB 800-- Lanier County; probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections .............................................................................. 208, 212, 774, 777, 780
HB 803-- Law enforcement agencies; develop policies addressing how peace officers shall negotiate their encounters with domesticated pet animals; require ............................................ 879, 888, 1613, 1663
HB 804-- Trial proceedings; testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed circuit television and persons entitled to be present; repeal provisions ................................... 879, 888, 1806, 1810, 2337, 2541
HB 806-- Riddleville, Town of; provide new charter.......................... 117, 119, 595, 598
HB 808-- Cherokee County; board of commissioners; candidate reside in district in which they seek election for at least 12 months immediately preceding election; provide................ 117, 119, 1112, 1120
HB 809-- Commerce and trade; bad faith assertions of patent infringement; prohibit ................................................................. 208, 212, 666, 709, 739, 749, 1747
HB 810-- HOPE; freshman students who are home study students regarding scores on a standardized college admission test; revise eligibility requirements........................................... 978, 988, 1805, 1810, 1932, 1934, 1963
HB 814-- St. Marys, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize............................................................................... 117, 120, 215, 218
HB 816-- Sales and use tax; change a certain definition .......................... 815, 822, 1803, 1810, 1927, 2728
HB 819-- Revenue and taxation; tax executions; modify certain provisions.............................................................................. 1082, 1101, 1803, 1810, 1927

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HB 820-- Condominium associations; standing to participate in litigation under certain circumstances; clarify provisions.................................................................................. 607, 611, 1613, 1663, 2470
HB 822-- Suwanee, City of; change corporate limits ............................... 149, 156, 1156, 1160
HB 823-- Sales and use tax; sale of tangible personal property of an alternative fuel facility; provide temporary exemption......................................................................................... 1064, 1101
HB 824-- Banking and finance; term "interest" does not include certain fees agreed upon by financial institution and depositor in written agreement between parties; clarify..... 195, 197, 728, 774, 1165, 1600, 1747
HB 825-- Alcoholic beverages; fruit growers licensed as farm wineries obtain license authorizing production of distilled spirits and fortified wines pursuant to certain conditions; permit ..................................................................... 880, 889, 1154, 1614, 1850
HB 826-- Crimes and offenses; carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; change provisions.................................................................................. 880, 889, 1131, 1157, 2724
HB 827-- Motor vehicles and traffic; Class D license holder prohibited from driving a Class C motor vehicle on public roads, streets, or highways; revise time ......................... 880, 889, 1613, 1663
HB 828-- Insurance; solicitation, release, or sale of automobile accident information; prohibit .................................................. 978, 989, 1754, 1758, 2702, 2825
HB 829-- Certified process servers; change sunset and legislative review provisions ................................................................. 173, 177, 571, 595
HB 833-- Urban Redevelopment Law; include blighted areas ............. 1031, 1101, 1808, 1810
HB 834-- Bonded debt; population brackets and census; repeal certain provisions ...................................................................... 759, 769, 1808, 1810, 2472
HB 835-- Controlled substances; Schedules I, III, and IV; change certain provisions ...................................................................... 565, 570, 1753, 1758, 1966
HB 836-- Sumter County; board of education and school superintendent; revise and restate law ................................. 150, 156, 595, 599

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HB 837-- Probation services; provide for legislative findings and intent; provisions....................................................................... 760, 769, 1119, 1806, 1810, 2275, 2541
HB 838-- Invasions of privacy; transmission of photography or video depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult under certain circumstances; prohibit ......................... 722, 726, 1155, 1614, 1670, 1689, 1798
HB 840-- Insurance; persons under authority of Commissioner and subject to penalties under Title 33; clarify......................... 590, 594, 1612, 1663, 1943, 2700
HB 842-- Appeal and error; payment of costs and indigency affidavits; clarify provisions ..................................................... 607, 611, 1755, 1758, 2737, 2939
HB 843-- Retirement and pensions; ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations; change certain provisions .......... 815, 822, 1132, 1157, 1670, 1692
HB 844-- Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; actions intended to defraud fund shall be a felony; provide ............................................... 881, 890
HB 845-- Public disclosure; disclosure of arrest booking photographs under certain circumstances; prohibit .............. 1089, 1102, 1806, 1810, 2205, 2372
HB 849-- Insurance; excess wear and use waivers shall not be construed as insurance; provide................................................ 590, 594, 1612, 1663
HB 850-- Valdosta, City of; levy an excise tax ................................... 150, 156, 612, 618
HB 851-- Sugar Hill, City of; incorporation of certain parcels of land into corporate limits; provide...................................... 173, 178, 774, 777, 778, 780, 985
HB 854-- Condominiums; amount permissible as a special assessment fee; change ......................................................... 1018, 1102, 1706, 1707
HB 856-- Coffee County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption .......................................................................... 150, 157
HB 857-- Bacon County; Board of Commissioners; remove limitation regarding membership on boards and authorities.................................................................................. 150, 157, 1706, 1712, 1714, 2453
HB 858-- Columbus, City of; Recorder's Court; increase technology fee........................................................................... 151, 157, 1757, 1761, 1763, 1766, 2453

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HB 862-- Fulton County; Board of Education; amend a definition; provisions............................................................................. 173, 178, 572, 578
HB 863-- Crimes and offenses; cruelty to animals and aggravated cruelty to animals; change provisions....................................... 815, 822, 1155, 1614, 1841, 2295, 2542
HB 865-- Berrien County; board of elections and registration; provide for composition of board and selection and appointment of members .................................................... 151, 157, 774, 777, 780
HB 866-- Colquitt County; Board of Commissioners; change regular meeting requirements .............................................. 151, 158, 595, 599
HB 867-- Polk County; board of commissioners of roads and revenue; revise place of board meeting; provisions ................. 151, 158, 1112, 1120
HB 870-- Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; imposition of additional fine for reckless driving; provide......................... 1086, 1102, 1806, 1810, 1962
HB 871-- Jeff Davis County; ad valorem tax for education; provide homestead exemption ............................................................. 174, 178
HB 872-- Evidence; privileged communication between law enforcement and peer counselors under certain circumstances; create ................................................................ 881, 890, 1618, 1756, 1758, 1946
HB 873-- Stephens County Public Facilities Authority Act; enact ..... 174, 179, 829, 834
HB 875-- Safe Carry Protection Act; enact .............................................. 664, 665, 1806, 1810
HB 876-- Expense allowance; certain boards and commissions receive same per diem as members of General Assembly; provide ........................................................................... 1091, 1102
HB 877-- Motor vehicles; local authorities ability to regulate use of personal transportation vehicles on roadways and designated paths and lanes; provide ......................................... 566, 570, 1613, 1663, 2544, 2603
HB 878-- Motor vehicles; certain fees included in liens upon abandoned vehicles; provide..................................................... 978, 989, 1613, 1663
HB 879-- Barrow County Community Improvement Districts Act; enact ..................................................................................... 174, 179, 732, 738
HB 880-- Barrow County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide referendum ........................................................................... 175, 179, 708, 713

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HB 881-- Special license plates; adjust fund allocation for certain specialty wildlife license plates; provide new license plate for Grady Health Foundation ........................................... 978, 989, 1613, 1663, 1869, 2274
HB 883-- Georgia merchant acquirer limited purpose banks; correct cross-references; provide .......................................... 1083, 1103, 1611, 1663, 1851
HB 885-- Medical cannabis; continuing research into benefits to treat certain conditions; provisions ....................................... 1083, 1103, 1804, 1810, 2567
HB 886-- Elementary and secondary education; local board of education and each charter school shall hold at least two public hearings on proposed budget; provide.................... 979, 990, 1752, 1758
HB 887-- Tobacco products; manufacturers and importers; remove certain bonding requirements ...................................... 979, 990, 1807, 1810
HB 888-- Rutledge, City of; residents 65 years of age or older; provide homestead exemption ............................................ 208, 212, 774, 778, 780
HB 890-- Courts; sheriff to collect and deposit certain fees; provide ...................................................................................... 722, 727, 1755, 1758
HB 891-- Elections; period for advance voting prior to municipal primary or election; change ...................................................... 979, 990, 1753, 1758, 1929, 1930, 2748
HB 892-- Forsyth County Community Improvement District Act; enact ..................................................................................... 546, 549, 708, 714
HB 893-- Bibb County; ad valorem tax; county purposes; provide homestead exemption .......................................................................... 208, 213
HB 896-- Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority; change membership of authority............................. 209, 213, 1132, 1138
HB 897-- Elementary and secondary education; update and clarify provisions; repeal obsolete provisions...................................... 979, 990, 1803, 1810, 2498, 2699, 2724, 2787
HB 898-- Interstate Compact for Juveniles; enact .................................... 815, 822, 1154, 1614, 1670, 1694
HB 899-- Unlicensed personal care homes; penalties for owning or operating; revise provisions.................................................. 980, 991, 1753, 1758, 1941

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HB 900-- State sales tax exemption; consumable supplies used in manufacturing; include ......................................................... 1019, 1103, 1803, 1810, 1927, 2701
HB 901-- Porterdale, City of; provide for certain appropriations; provisions............................................................................. 209, 213, 667, 671
HB 902-- Forsyth County State Court; correct error in establishing terms of court; provisions ................................ 546, 550, 708, 714
HB 904-- Natural Resources, Department of; persons are not aggrieved by listings on hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date; establish........................................... 816, 823, 1613, 1663, 1767, 1769
HB 905-- Brookhaven, City of; provide for legislative findings and intent; provisions........................................................... 209, 214, 612, 618
HB 906-- Chamblee, City of; provide legislative findings and intent; provisions.................................................................. 209, 214, 612, 618
HB 908-- Tire disposal restrictions; extend sunset date for tire fees ............................................................................................ 980, 991, 1613, 1663, 1822, 1867
HB 909-- Winder, City of; change corporate limits ............................ 546, 550, 708, 714
HB 910-- Community Health, Department of; authorize medicallegal partnerships; provisions .............................................................. 816, 823
HB 911-- Crimes and offenses; strangulation as aggravated assault; add provisions .............................................................. 722, 727, 1155, 1614, 1670, 1695
HB 912-- Manchester, City of; staggered terms of office for members of governing authority; provide ......................... 546, 550, 997, 1002
HB 913-- Community Health, Board of; persons having certain conflicts of interest from serving on board; prohibit ............ 1065, 1103, 1804, 1810
HB 914-- Social services; school personnel required to report child abuse shall be notified by child protective agency upon receipt of report and completion of investigation; provide .................................................................................. 1087, 1104, 1804, 1810, 2558, 2722
HB 915-- Identity theft; security freezes for minors; provisions.............. 980, 991, 1706, 1707, 2208
HB 916-- Baconton, City of; provide new charter............................. 547, 550, 997, 1002
HB 918-- Revenue and taxation; define terms "Internal Revenue Code" and Internal Revenue Code of 1986"; provisions.......... 980, 991, 1615, 1663, 1927, 1945
HB 920-- Unclaimed Life Insurance Benefits Act; enact ......................... 816, 823, 1754, 1758, 2706

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3105

HB 922-- State taxable net income; limited deduction for certain medical core clerkships; provide ..................................................... 1087, 1104
HB 923-- Journey Ann Cowart Act; enact........................................................... 980, 992
HB 930-- State government; provide method of selecting delegates and alternative delegates to an Article V convention; provisions.......................................................... 1087, 1104, 1156, 1614, 2710, 2981
HB 933-- Sales and use tax; regarding sale or use of certain property used in maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; remove sunset exemption........................................ 1065, 1105, 1706, 1707, 1766, 1767, 1771, 2542
HB 935-- Retirement and pensions; disclosure of public records shall include local retirement systems; provide exemption......................................................................................... 1019, 1105
HB 937-- Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; define certain terms; provisions....................................................................... 881, 890, 1757, 1758
HB 938-- Gwinnett County; office of chief magistrate; provide nonpartisan elections................................................................. 881, 890, 1808, 1814
HB 939-- Gwinnett County; office of probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections................................................................. 881, 891, 1808, 1814
HB 940-- Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and Oconee Judicial Circuit; election of additional judges; change date............... 1019, 1105, 1806, 1810, 1965
HB 943-- Georgia Health Care Freedom Act; enact; Cancer Treatment Fairness Act; enact .................................................. 760, 769, 1754, 1758, 1832, 2444
HB 944-- Douglas County; board of elections and registration; composition of board and selection and appointment of members; provide ................................................................ 701, 706, 894, 897
HB 947-- Labor and industrial relations; payment of wages by credit to prepaid debit card; provisions .................................... 882, 891, 1754, 1758, 2496, 2699, 2724, 2826
HB 953-- Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; salary supplements for judges; change provisions......................................................... 760, 769, 1614, 1619

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HB 954-- Ad valorem tax; property; change definition of fair market value.......................................................................... 1090, 1105, 1803, 1810, 1927, 2744, 2981
HB 957-- Georgia Brownfield Act; enact ................................................. 981, 992, 1756, 1758, 1948
HB 958-- Revenue and taxation; change certain provisions to state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; provide new exemption for qualified food banks, covered items on specified dates, and purchase of energy efficient products ............................ 1065, 1106, 1615, 1663, 1766, 1767, 1778, 1831
HB 960-- Local government; provide for use of surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; provisions.............................................................................. 1019, 1106, 1707, 2956
HB 961-- Charlton County; board of commissioners; change provisions relating to districts............................................ 816, 823, 997, 1002
HB 962-- Charlton County; board of education; change provisions relating to districts ............................................................. 817, 824, 997, 1002
HB 965-- Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law; enact............................ 882, 891, 1612, 1663, 1854, 2345
HB 966-- Public Health, Department of; establish Alzheimer's Disease Registry ....................................................................... 882, 891, 1804, 1810, 2713, 2981
HB 967-- City of McRae-Helena; create and incorporate new municipality; provisions ........................................................... 883, 892, 1112, 1120
HB 969-- Sales and use tax; sale or use of tangible personal property to certain nonprofit health centers; provide exemption for a limited period of time ............................................ 1091, 1106
HB 973-- Medicaid; changes to civil penalties for false or fraudulent claims; provisions.................................................... 797, 824, 1755, 1758, 2220
HB 974-- Retirement and pensions; required contributions to receive service credit; change ................................................... 883, 892, 1757, 1758
HB 976-- Fayetteville, City of; levy an excise tax.................................... 701, 706, 1132, 1138
HB 977-- Civil practice; provide filings that contain redacted information; provisions........................................................................ 883, 892

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HB 978-- Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority; change provisions relating to membership ............... 701, 706, 997, 1003, 1004, 1158, 1598, 1839, 2453
HB 979-- Education; provide for membership of certain boards in the event local legislation is not passed during 2014 regular session of General Assembly conforming size of boards to requirements of law; provisions ..................... 719, 727, 829, 830, 900, 909, 985
HB 982-- Financial institutions; repeal Articles 4 and 4A; enact new Articles 4 and 4A; licenses; provisions......................... 1089, 1107, 1611, 1663, 1852
HB 983-- State sales and use tax; clarify eligible exemptions; provisions.............................................................................. 1083, 1107, 1803, 1810, 1927, 2331, 2542
HB 985-- Crimes and offenses; filing false liens or encumbrances against public employees; change provisions........................... 883, 893, 1155, 1614, 1670, 1696
HB 986-- Lowndes County State Court; provide additional judge; provisions ........................................................................... 760, 770, 997, 1003
HB 989-- Alpharetta, City of; levy an excise tax...................................... 701, 706, 1132, 1138
HB 990-- Social services; expansion of Medicaid eligibility through increase in income threshold without prior legislative approval; prohibit ................................................ 1086, 1107, 1804, 1810, 1874, 2286
HB 995-- Scotland, City of; provide four-year terms for mayor and council members .......................................................... 702, 707, 829, 834
HB 997-- Early County; board of elections and registration; provide ............................................................................... 761, 770, 997, 1003
HB 998-- Medical scholarships; revise provisions relating to scholarships and loans .............................................................. 981, 992, 1753, 1758, 1868
HB 999-- Dacula, City of; change the corporate boundaries.................... 761, 770, 1757, 1761, 1766
HB 1000-- Revenue and taxation; setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to courts; provisions.............................................................................. 1020, 1107, 1803, 1810, 1874, 1927, 2579, 2699, 2937
HB 1001-- Rome, City of; levy excise tax........................................... 761, 771, 997, 1003

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HB 1002-- Jeffersonville, City of; provide new charter ............................. 761, 771, 1132, 1139
HB 1003-- Irwinton, City of; provide new charter ..................................... 761, 771, 1112, 1121
HB 1009-- State sales and use tax; applicability of exemption to local sales and use tax cap for a county that levied a tax for purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation; extend date........................................................ 981, 993, 1707, 1929, 2697
HB 1012-- Metter, City of; increase excise tax ..................................... 762, 771, 829, 834
HB 1015-- Concord, City of; increase term of office of mayor and city councilmembers .......................................................... 762, 771, 997, 1004
HB 1016-- Fairburn, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for referendum ..................................................................... 762, 772, 829, 834
HB 1017-- Fairburn, City of; levy an excise tax.................................... 762, 772, 829, 835
HB 1018-- Hart County; create board of elections and registration .... 762, 772, 997, 1004
HB 1019-- Hartwell, City of; levy an excise tax ................................. 763, 772, 997, 1004
HB 1022-- Oak Park, City of; provide for new charter ......................... 763, 772, 829, 835
HB 1024-- Macon Water Authority Act; change description of electoral districts .................................................................. 817, 824, 894, 898
HB 1027-- State government; certain processes and procedures affecting unemployment insurance; change ............................. 884, 893, 1612, 1663
HB 1028-- Cobb County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts............................................................... 763, 773, 1757, 1762, 1766
HB 1030-- Dodge County; chief magistrate; provide nonpartisan elections .................................................................................... 982, 993, 1132, 1139
HB 1031-- Dodge County; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections .................................................................................... 982, 993, 1132, 1139
HB 1032-- Dodge County; judge of probate court; provide nonpartisan elections................................................................. 982, 993, 1132, 1139
HB 1036-- Waverly Hall, Town of; reincorporate and provide for a charter ....................................................................................... 817, 824, 1112, 1121
HB 1037-- Forsyth County Public Facilities Authority; revise a definition; remove certain limitations regarding construction of buildings .......................................................... 817, 825, 1112, 1121

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3109

HB 1041-- Baxley, City of; provide for new charter .................................. 817, 825, 1112, 1121
HB 1042-- Georgia Auctioneers Commission; eliminate authority to issue apprentice auctioneer licenses and remove any references to such licenses.................................................... 1020, 1108, 1807, 1810, 2210, 2654
HB 1043-- Henry County; Board of Elections and Registration; provide process for removing the elections supervisor for cause; provisions ................................................................. 818, 825, 1875, 1924
HB 1048-- Forsyth County; Board of Registrations and Elections; increase membership................................................................. 884, 893, 1112, 1122
HB 1051-- Lawful presence verification; professional licensing board; change certain provisions .............................................. 982, 993, 1155, 1614, 1807, 2341
HB 1052-- Crimes and offenses; create offense of murder in the second degree; change provisions relating to murder .......... 1090, 1108, 1806, 1810
HB 1058-- Fulton County; provide for appointment of magistrates; repeal Act .................................................................................. 982, 994, 1156, 1160
HB 1059-- Fulton County State Court; revise certain fees ......................... 983, 994, 1156, 1161
HB 1060-- Fulton County Superior Court; clerk of court shall have oversight of budget; provisions ................................................ 983, 994, 2452, 2459, 2470
HB 1061-- Fulton County Juvenile Court; chief administrative officer shall have oversight of budget; provisions.................... 983, 995, 1156, 1161
HB 1062-- Rockdale County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum ........................................................................... 983, 995
HB 1065-- DeKalb County; ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; eliminate time limitation...................................................................... 984, 995
HB 1067-- Wheeler County; office of probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections................................................................. 984, 995, 1132, 1139
HB 1068-- Wheeler County; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections .................................................................................... 984, 996, 1132, 1140
HB 1069-- Irwin County; board of commissioners; provide salary of chairperson ........................................................................... 984, 996, 1112, 1122

3110

INDEX

HB 1071-- Winder, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum ......................................................................... 1020, 1109, 1156, 1162
HB 1072-- Statham, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum ......................................................................... 1020, 1109, 1156, 1162
HB 1073-- Bethlehem, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum ............................................................ 1021, 1109, 1156, 1162
HB 1075-- Whitfield County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum ............................................................ 1021, 1109, 1156, 1163
HB 1077-- Downtown Athens Development Authority; provide for powers, duties and responsibilities; provisions .................... 1021, 1110, 1156, 1163
HB 1078-- Courts; juries and grand juries; provisions ........................... 1090, 1110, 1806, 1810, 2628, 2744
HB 1079-- Holly Springs, City of; terms and manner of election of mayor and councilmembers; provide........................................ 984, 996, 1156, 1163
HB 1080-- State government; capitol grounds; provide placement of statue of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr....................... 1031, 1110, 1706, 1707, 1767, 1790, 2275
HB 1082-- Sandersville, City of; election of members of city council; change provisions ................................................... 1603, 1607, 1663, 1668, 1669
HB 1086-- Kingsland; City of; change certain provision relating to debts of district...................................................................... 1603, 1607, 1663, 1669
HB 1090-- Arlington, City of; provide new charter ............................... 1603, 1608, 1757, 1762, 1766
HB 1092-- Fayette County Public Facilities Authority; grant power with regard to storm-water management systems ................ 1604, 1608, 1757, 1762, 1766
HB 1093-- Eatonton, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption .............................................. 1604, 1608, 1706, 1714, 1716
HB 1094-- Eatonton, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption .............................................. 1604, 1608, 1706, 1714, 1716

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HB 1095-- Eatonton, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption .............................................. 1604, 1609, 1706, 1714, 1716
HB 1097-- Macon-Bibb County Community Improvement Districts Act; enact................................................................ 1605, 1609, 1706, 1712, 1716
HB 1099-- Warren County; board of education member serve simultaneously as deputy coroner and deputy coroner serve simultaneously as board member; authorize ............... 1605, 1609, 1706, 1712, 1716
HB 1102-- Dalton, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum ............................................................................ 1605, 1609, 1706, 1713, 1716
HB 1103-- Young Harris, City of; revise terms of office and manner of election of mayor and council ............................. 1605, 1610, 1706, 1713, 1716
HB 1104-- Habersham County State Court; provide judge and solicitor shall be part-time positions..................................... 1605, 1610, 1706, 1713, 1716
HB 1105-- Telfair County; providing county officers shall be ineligible to hold office under certain conditions; repeal amendment............................................................................ 1606, 1610, 1757, 1763, 1764, 1766, 1878
HB 1106-- Bryan County; create board of elections and registration; provisions ......................................................... 1606, 1610, 1808, 1814
HB 1108-- Douglas County; Board of Education; provide for compensation of members .................................................... 1606, 1611, 1666, 1808, 1810, 2209
HB 1109-- Dunwoody, City of; provide for a special service district; provisions................................................................. 1698, 1703, 1875, 1926
HB 1111-- Cohutta, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum ........................................................................ 1698, 1703, 1808, 1815
HB 1112-- Varnell, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum ......................................................................... 1699, 1703, 1808, 1815
HB 1113-- Tunnel Hill, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum ............................................................ 1699, 1704, 1808, 1815

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INDEX

HB 1114-- Hinesville, City of; change corporate limits ......................... 1699, 1704, 2452, 2459, 2464, 2470, 2700
HB 1115-- Fulton County; change certain definitions; provisions......... 1799, 1853, 2452, 2459, 2470
HB 1116-- Port Wentworth, City of; change corporate boundaries ....... 1699, 1704, 1808, 1816
HB 1117-- Port Wentworth, City of; change penalties imposed by municipal court ..................................................................... 1699, 1704, 1808, 1816
HB 1118-- Port Wentworth, City of; change compensation of mayor and council................................................................. 1700, 1705, 1808, 1816
HB 1120-- Locust Grove, City of; provide for qualifications for office; provisions .................................................................. 1700, 1705, 1808, 1816
HB 1121-- Douglas, City of; compensation of mayor and commissioners; revise provisions ......................................... 1700, 1705, 2452, 2460, 2470
HB 1122-- Cobb County State Court; change compensation of judges .................................................................................... 1741, 1750, 1875, 1924
HB 1123-- Cobb County superior court; change compensation of clerk ...................................................................................... 1741, 1750, 1875, 1925
HB 1124-- Kennesaw, City of; change provisions relating to corporate limits ..................................................................... 1742, 1750, 1875, 1925
HB 1126-- Cobb Judicial Circuit; supplement to each judge of superior court and additional supplement for chief judge; provide ....................................................................... 1742, 1750, 1875, 1925
HB 1127-- Cobb County Probate Court; change compensation of judge...................................................................................... 1742, 1751, 1875, 1926
HB 1128-- Clarkston, City of; change corporate limits .......................... 1742, 1751, 2452, 2460, 2465, 2470, 2700
HB 1129-- Hamilton, City of; provide new charter ................................ 1743, 1751, 1875, 1926
HB 1130-- Avondale Estates, City of; change corporate limits ........................ 1743, 1751
HB 1131-- Hall County; create board of elections and registration ....... 1743, 1752, 2452, 2461, 2470

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3113

HB 1132-- Gainesville Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority Act; enact .............................................................................. 1743, 1752, 2452, 2461, 2470
HB 1133-- Macon, City of; Payne City, City of; Bibb County; commissioners shall be eligible to participate in health care benefits; provide for certain purposes ........................... 1794, 1800, 2452, 2461, 2470
HB 1134-- Fort Oglethorpe, City of; provide for use of certain lands; provisions .................................................................... 1792, 1800, 2443
HB 1135-- Ellijay, City of; change corporate boundaries and exclude certain territory ........................................................ 1794, 1800, 2452, 2462, 2470
HB 1136-- Brookhaven, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum ............................................................ 1794, 1801, 2452, 2462, 2468, 2470, 2700
HB 1137-- Holly Springs, City of; provide terms and manner of elections of mayor and councilmembers .............................. 1795, 1801, 2452, 2462, 2470
HB 1138-- Doraville, City of; change corporate limits; provisions ....... 1795, 1801, 2452, 2462, 2470
HB 1139-- Doraville, City of; change corporate limits; provisions ....... 1795, 1801, 2452, 2463, 2470
HB 1140-- Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority; provide for membership...................................................................................... 1795, 1802
HB 1141-- Byron, City of; levy excise tax ........................................................ 1796, 1802
HB 1142-- Port Wentworth, City of; provide nonbinding referendum ....................................................................................... 1796, 1802
HB 1143-- Pooler, City of; provide nonbinding referendum............................. 1796, 1802
HB 1144-- Powder Springs, City of; provide annexation of certain property................................................................................. 1796, 1803, 2452, 2463, 2470
HB 1146-- Effingham County; board of education; change compensation for members................................................... 1799, 1854, 2452, 2463, 2470
HB 1147-- Orchard Hill, City of; provide new charter........................... 1878, 2208, 2452, 2463, 2470

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INDEX HOUSE RESOLUTIONS

HR 603-- Community Health, Dept. of; collect and report certain data relating to bariatric surgical procedures; direct ..................................... 31
HR 1040-- House convened; notify Senate ..................................................................... 33
HR 1041-- Joint session; message from Governor .............................................. 34, 37, 58
HR 1042-- Joint session; message from Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ................................................................................. 33, 37, 186
HR 1043-- Adjournment; relative to .................................................................... 33, 38, 72
HR 1108-- Adjournment; relative to ......................................................... 85, 90, 107, 127, 128, 544
HR 1158-- Congress; establish national energy policy to strengthen access to and removal of impediment to domestic sources of energy; encourage.................................................... 607, 612, 1807, 1810, 1922
HR 1161-- District attorney; active-status member of State Bar of Georgia from three to seven years; increase- CA...................... 763, 773, 1806
HR 1183-- General Assembly; additional penalties or fees for reckless driving and provide allocation of fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; impose- CA ................ 1021, 1111, 1806, 1810, 1959, 2373
HR 1200-- State highway system; dedicate certain portions .................. 1065, 1111, 1808, 1810, 1879
HR 1215-- Congress; convention of states under Article V of United States Constitution; apply ........................................................ 723, 728
HR 1304-- Adjournment; relative to ...................................................................... 562, 563
HR 1333-- Adjournment; relative to ..................................................... 582, 587, 588, 757, 975, 1660, 1873, 2451
HR 1524-- Property; leasing of certain state owned real property in Chatham County; authorize ................................................................. 985, 996
HR 1544-- State highway system; dedicate and rename certain portions ................................................................................. 1066, 1111, 1808, 1810, 1879, 1880, 2373
HR 1573-- Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; create............................................... 1088, 1111, 1808, 1810, 1918, 1921, 2542

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PART III ALPHABETIC INDEX
A
ABORTION Abortion; change certain provisions relating to criminal abortion........................... SB 37 Juvenile Proceedings; waiver of parental notification for abortion; provide for clear and convincing evidence as the proper standard of proof ...........SB 284 State Employees Health Insurance Plan; define a certain term ...............................SB 164
ACCOUNTANTS State Board of Accountancy; provide transfer from Secretary of State to a division within the State Accounting Office.........................................................HB 291
AD VALOREM TAX Ad valorem Tax; private interests in property owned by University System of Georgia operated by private party; provide exemption..........................HB 788 Ad valorem Tax; property; change definition of fair market value.........................HB 954 Ad valorem Tax; provide use of certain property for collection and conversion of solar energy shall not constitute breach of conservation use covenants ...........................................................................................................HB 757 Ad valorem Tax; revise a definition; provide certain information to be given to taxpayers upon request ..............................................................................SB 293 Ad valorem Tax; revised definition of forest land fair market value; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 755 Ad valorem Tax; state and local title fees; revise provisions ...................................HB 80 Ad valorem Tax; provide comprehensive revision of provisions ...........................HB 295 Ad valorem Tax; prohibit the levy of state ad valorem taxes................................. SR 783 Local Governments; air facilities; clarify which type of interests in real property may be subject to ad valorem taxation......................................................HB 399 Revenue and Tax; provide option to taxpayer to receive bills or subsequent notices via electronic transmission .......................................................HB 412 Selling and Other Trade Practices; motor vehicles; custom design specifications; modify provisions ............................................................................SB 166 Town of Thunderbolt; ad valorem taxes; provide for homestead exemption; municipal purposes ...............................................................................SB 307
ADJOURNMENT Adjournment; relative to........................................................................................H..R 1043 Adjournment; relative to........................................................................................H..R 1108 Adjournment; relative to........................................................................................H..R 1304 Adjournment; relative to........................................................................................H..R 1333

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ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE Fireworks; authorize possession and transportation of consumer fireworks and authorize the sale; local governing authority of municipalities/counties ............................................................................................SB 229 Labor; unemployment insurance and benefits; change certain provisions, processes, and procedures........................................................................................HB 714
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Administrative Services, Department of; contracting with companies having business operations in Sudan; provisions ....................................................SB 406 Public Works Contracts; governmental entities and Department of Administrative Services; provide certain contracting and bidding requirements ............................................................................................................HB 362 State Purchasing; provide for a specified preference for qualified business enterprises; owned and controlled by disabled veterans/disabled law enforcement officers ................................................................................................SB 149
ADVANCED BROADBAND COLLOCATION ACT Mobile Broadband Infrastructure Leads to Development (BILD) Act; enact .........................................................................................................................HB 176
AGRICULTURE Alcoholic Beverages; permit fruit growers licensed as farm wineries obtain license authorizing production of distilled spirits and fortified wines pursuant to certain conditions ......................................................................HB 825 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340 State Sales and Use Tax; clarify eligible exemptions; provisions...........................HB 983 State Soil and Water Conservation Commission; assign to Department of Agriculture for administrative purposes..............................................................SB 351 Tobacco Products; manufacturers and importers; remove certain bonding requirements ............................................................................................................HB 887 Tobacco; alternative nicotine products and vapor products; provide regulation .................................................................................................................HB 251
AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, GEORGIA Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act; enact ...............................SB 255
ALBANY, CITY OF Dougherty County; Albany, City of; Joint County-Municipal Board of Registration and Elections; provide for appointment of members ..........................HB 632

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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Alcoholic Beverages; allow for local authorization/regulation of sale for consumption on the premises on Sundays; St. Patrick's Day holiday period .......................................................................................................................SB 318 Alcoholic Beverages; allow local authorization and regulation of sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the St. Patrick's Day holiday period ..............................................................................HB 784 Alcoholic Beverages; change the maximum percent by volume of wine; change definitions; authorize wineries to buy and use certain products .................SB 286 Alcoholic Beverages; limited exceptions to the three-tier system for the distribution/sale....................................................................................................... SB 174 Alcoholic Beverages; malt beverages produced in private residences to be transported to other locations; allow certain quantities .....................................HB 737 Alcoholic Beverages; permit fruit growers licensed as farm wineries obtain license authorizing production of distilled spirits and fortified wines pursuant to certain conditions ......................................................................HB 825 Alcoholic Beverages; provide for retail dealers/retail consumption dealers to offer samples; provide terms and conditions.......................................................SB 169 Alcoholic Beverages; provide for the licensing of the production of distilled spirits; educational purposes by non-profit museums ...............................SB 240 Alcoholic Beverages; provide that local governing authorities may authorize retail dealers to conduct tasting events ....................................................SB 335 Distilled Spirits; provide that election superintendent shall call or hold referendum; filing of resolution; desiring to permit and prohibit within jurisdiction ...............................................................................................................SB 303 Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law; enact ..........................................................HB 965 License Plates; submission of a doctor's prescription; application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit ...............SB 298
ALCOHOLISM, DRUG DEPENDENCY OR ABUSE Behavioral Health and Developmental, Department of; changes to the powers and duties ................................................................................................... SB 349 Mental Health; authorize licensed professional counselor to perform certain acts; secure certification ............................................................................... SB 65
ALIMONY AND CHILD SUPPORT Child Support Recovery Act; child support and enforcement of orders; enact provisions ......................................................................................................HB 701 Georgia Child Support Commission; enact provisions; relating to child support and enforcement of child support orders ...................................................SB 282
ALPHARETTA, CITY OF Alpharetta, City of; levy an excise tax ...................................................................HB 989

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ANIMALS Crimes and Offenses; cruelty to animals and aggravated cruelty to animals; change provisions......................................................................................HB 863 Dog Ownership; allow local governments to confer dog control authority upon multiple individuals ........................................................................................SB 290 Game and Fish; provide live raccoons may be used in sanctioned organization field trial competitions under certain circumstances ..........................HB 423 Law Enforcement Agencies; develop policies addressing how peace officers shall negotiate their encounters with domesticated pet animals ................HB 803 Livestock; provide for regulation of importation of white-tailed deer from other states; breeding purposes ...................................................................... SB 230 State Sales and Use Tax; clarify eligible exemptions; provisions...........................HB 983
APPELLATE COURT Appeal and Error; payment of costs and indigency affidavits; clarify provisions.................................................................................................................HB 842
APPLING COUNTY Property Conveyance; authorizing 13 counties .......................................................SR 788 Public Property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities 12 counties ....................................... SR 868
APPROPRIATIONS AND FISCAL AFFAIRS Appropriation; so as to provide for an Education Appropriations Act ...................SR 750 Compact for a Balanced Budget; adopt ..................................................................HB 794 General Appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015 ...............HB 744 Supplemental Appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014 .........................................................................................................................HB 743
ARLINGTON, CITY OF Arlington, City of; provide new charter ................................................................HB 1090
ARREST OF PERSONS Ad valorem Tax; revise a definition; provide certain information to be given to taxpayers upon request ..............................................................................SB 293
ATHENS, CITY OF Downtown Athens Development Authority; provide for powers, duties and responsibilities; provisions .............................................................................H..B 1077
ATLANTA, CITY OF Metropolitan Atlanta Aerotropolis Development Authority; create .......................HB 545

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ATTORNEY GENERAL State Prosecutor, Office of; establish; manner of appointment, term of office, duties, powers...............................................................................................SB 405
ATTORNEYS Courts; regulation of the practice of law; provide creation and distribution of certain self-help legal documents is not unlawful if disclaimer is provided ...................................................................................................................SB 387 District attorney; increase active-status member of State Bar of Georgia from three to seven years.......................................................................................H..R 1161
AUCTIONEERS Georgia Auctioneers Commission; eliminate authority to issue apprentice auctioneer licenses and remove any references to such licenses...........................H..B 1042
AUTHORITIES Georgia Medical Center Authority; abolish ............................................................HB 513 Highways, Bridges and Ferries; creation of transit authority within metropolitan areas; repeal population provision .....................................................HB 775 Metropolitan Atlanta Aerotropolis Development Authority; create .......................HB 545
AVALON, CITY OF Avalon, City of; provide new charter .....................................................................HB 664
AVIATION Local Governments; air facilities; clarify which type of interests in real property may be subject to ad valorem taxation......................................................HB 399 Mass Transportation; provide installation of safety markers on utility lines to provide adequate visual warning in use of private airstrips........................HB 494 Sales and Use Tax; regarding sale or use of certain property used in maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; remove sunset exemption ......................HB 933
AVONDALE ESTATES, CITY OF Avondale Estates, City of; change corporate limits ..............................................H..B 1130

B
BACON COUNTY Bacon County; Board of Commissioners; remove limitation regarding membership on boards and authorities ...................................................................HB 857
BACONTON, CITY OF Baconton, City of; provide new charter..................................................................HB 916

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BAIL; BONDS AND RECOGNIZANCES Bonds and Recognizances; reduce the cash escrow account for professional bonding companies operating for more than 12 months.....................SB 411 Crimes and Offenses; crime of home invasion in the first degree to be class A designated felony and crime of home invasion in the second degree to be class B designated felony; provisions .................................................HB 770 DNA Sampling, Collection, and Analysis; persons arrested for felony offenses ....................................................................................................................SB 135
BANKING AND FINANCE Banking and Finance; clarify term "interest" does not include certain fees agreed upon by financial institution and depositor in written agreement between parties.......................................................................................HB 824 Banking and Finance; provide exemption to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements for employees of certain nonprofit corporations................HB 750 Financial Institutions; repeal Articles 4 and 4A; enact new Articles 4 and 4A; licenses; provisions ....................................................................................HB 982 Georgia Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Banks; correct crossreferences .................................................................................................................HB 883
BANKRUPTCY Condominium Associations; standing to participate in litigation under certain circumstances; clarify provisions ................................................................HB 820
BARBERS Barbers; provide fines imposed by State Board of Barbers for certain violations; not exceed certain specified amounts ....................................................SB 337
BARROW COUNTY Barrow County Community Improvement Districts Act; enact..............................HB 879 Barrow County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide referendum ......................HB 880 Public Property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities 12 counties ....................................... SR 868
BARTOW COUNTY Bartow County Chamber of Commerce; 125th anniversary; recognize ...............S..R 1095 Bartow County; change the terms of court for the Superior Court; provide for redacted information in certain filings..................................................SB 386 Bartow County; Superior Court; change terms of court..........................................HB 758
BAXLEY, CITY OF Baxley, City of; provide for new charter ...............................................................H. B 1041

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BEN HILL COUNTY Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority; allowable expenditures; repeal provisions ...............................................................................SB 376
BERKELEY LAKE, CITY OF City of Berkeley Lake; change number of councilmembers required for a quorum with the mayor.........................................................................................SB 423
BERRIEN COUNTY Berrien County; board of elections and registration; provide for composition of board and selection and appointment of members .........................HB 865 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
BETHLEHEM, CITY OF Bethlehem, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum............H..B 1073
BIBB COUNTY Bibb County; ad valorem tax; county purposes; provide homestead exemption ................................................................................................................HB 893 Bibb County; provide future nonpartisan elections for office of probate judge ......................................................................................................................... SB 32 Board of Public Education and Orphanage for Bibb County; certification and levy of the school tax; provisions .................................................................... SB 247 Civil Court of Bibb County; nonpartisan election of the judge................................ SB 27 Macon, City of; Payne City, City of; Bibb County; change provisions relative to initial budgets .........................................................................................HB 571 Macon, City of; Payne City, City of; Bibb County; commissioners shall be eligible to participate in health care benefits; provide for certain purposes .................................................................................................................H..B 1133 Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority; change membership of authority..........................................................................................HB 896 Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority; define category IV poverty area .........................................................................................HB 410 Macon-Bibb County Community Improvement Districts Act; enact....................H..B 1097 Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority; provide for membership ....................H..B 1140 Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act; provide for the filling of vacancies in the membership................................................................... SB 366 Magistrate Court of Bibb County; provide future elections for chief magistrate judge........................................................................................................ SB 29 Public Property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities 12 counties ....................................... SR 868 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544

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BISHOP, U.S. CONGRESSMAN SANFORD; addressed the Senate .................P..age 710
BLASTING OR EXCAVATING NEAR UTILITY FACILITIES Blasting or Excavating Near Utility Facilities; revise and add definitions .............SB 117
BLUE KEY HONOR SOCIETY OF UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA; recognized by the Senate .......................................................................................P..age 161
BOARD OF REGENTS, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA Ad valorem Tax; private interests in property owned by University System of Georgia operated by private party; provide exemption..........................HB 788
BOATS, MARINE EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES; REGISTRATION, OPERATION, AND SALE OF WATERCRAFT
Game and Fish; update provisions relating to rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations ................................................................................HB 783 License Plates; submission of a doctor's prescription; application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit ...............SB 298 Watercraft; suspension of privileges to operate a vessel for violations of vessel laws of this state and other states; provisions ...............................................HB 777
BOGART State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
BONDS Tobacco Products; manufacturers and importers; remove certain bonding requirements ............................................................................................................HB 887
BOXING, PROFESSIONAL Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; appointment of an executive director.................................................................................................... SB 129 Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; revise the method of appointments............................................................................................................SB 153
BRANTLEY COUNTY Brantley County Airport Authority; repeal Act; transfer all assets, property, and legal rights and obligations to Brantley County................................HB 655 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
BROOKHAVEN, CITY OF Brookhaven, City of; provide for legislative findings and intent; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 905 Brookhaven, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum..........H..B 1136

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BRYAN COUNTY Bryan County; create board of elections and registration; provisions ..................H..B 1106 Joe E. Brown Memorial Highway; Bryan County; dedicate ................................ SR 1013 Public Property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities 12 counties ....................................... SR 868 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
BUILDINGS AND HOUSING Firearms; regulate the sale, use and possession in this state .................................. SB 101 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340 Public School Facilities; disallow prohibitions on wood construction in public schools if in compliance with state minimum standard codes .....................SB 301 Urban Redevelopment Law; revise terminology from slums to pockets of blight....................................................................................................................SB 374
BULLOCH COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
BURKE COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
BUSINESS AND OCCUPATION TAXES Local Government; authority to operate vehicles for hire equipped to transport passengers in wheelchair throughout state ...............................................SB 410 Taxation and Revenue; add public transit to authorized purposes for proceeds of excise taxes............................................................................................ SB 92
BYRON, CITY OF Byron, City of; levy excise tax ..............................................................................H..B 1141

C
CAMPUS POLICEMEN Campus Police Officers; repeal a portion of a definition based upon population classification ..........................................................................................HB 539
CARROLL COUNTY Col. L.E. Witt, Jr. Memorial Highway; Carroll County; dedicate ..........................SR 975 Pleasant Eugene Holt Memorial Highway; Paulding/Carroll County; dedicate ....................................................................................................................SR 579 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544

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CATOOSA COUNTY P.F.C. Michael Lee Dotson Memorial Intersection; Catoosa County; dedicate ..................................................................................................................S..R 1080 Sergeant John A. Franklin Memorial Intersection; Catoosa County; dedicate ....................................................................................................................SR 383 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
CHAMBLEE, CITY OF Chamblee, City of; provide legislative findings and intent; provisions ..................HB 906
CHAPLAINS OF THE DAY Benton, Jr., Pastor Hezekiah.................................................................................P...age 895 Bigalke, Dr. Ron .................................................................................................. Page 596 Bradley, Dr. Ron .................................................................................................... Page 82 Brown, Reverend Joe............................................................................................P...age 100 Cook, Mr. Andy ................................................................................................. Page 1113 Davis, Senator Hardie ................................................................................... Pages 77, 710 Dillard III, Dr. George S. ....................................................................................P...a.g. e 1811 Dollar, Pastor Taffi L............................................................................................P...age 998 Fender, Reverend John .......................................................................................P...a.g. e 1157 Gardner, Dr. Charles Z. ............................................................................Pages 122, 1876 Giglio, Dr. Louie...................................................................................................... Page 2 Herndon, Reverend William .................................................................................P...age 551 Hoffman, Pastor Buddy ......................................................................................P...a.g. e 1133 Hubbard, Dr. Herb ................................................................................................Page 831 Lackey, Reverend Rodney..................................................................................P...a.g. e 1708 Lee, Dr. Edward W. ............................................................................................P...a.ge 2452 Lewis, Reverend Paula .......................................................................................P...a.g. e 1664 Ligon, Reverend Bill...........................................................................................P...a.g. e 1615 Love, Reverend Albert E. .......................................................................................P. age 67 Marcus, Reverend Wayne.....................................................................................P...age 142 McCrary, Reverend Joe ..........................................................................................P. age 37 McMillan, Dr. Bart ................................................................................................ Page 57 Millar, Senator Fran..............................................................................................P..age 216 Morton, Reverend Jeremy.....................................................................................P...age 614 Mosley, Reverend Randy......................................................................................P...age 182 Parker, Captain Andrew C. ...................................................................................P...age 113 Perry, Pastor Roscoe .............................................................................................P...age 720 Pope, Pastor Gregory ............................................................................................P...age 668 Ricks, Pastor Fred ................................................................................................ Page 133 Rodgers, Reverend Michael B. ...............................................................................P. age 88 Samples, Reverend Tony ......................................................................................P...age 199 Samuel, Jr., Dr. Kenneth L. ....................................................................................P. age 70

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Stephens, Dr. B. Wiley .........................................................................................P...age 574 Tate, Dr. Benny.................................................................................................... Page 160 Thomas, Jr., Reverend Norman ............................................................................P...age 775 Warnock, Dr. Raphael G.....................................................................................P...a.g. e 1759
CHARITIES AND CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS Food Service Establishments; certain nonprofit charitable entities from regulation; exempt ..................................................................................................HB 778
CHARLTON COUNTY Charlton County; board of commissioners; change provisions relating to districts.....................................................................................................................HB 961 Charlton County; board of education; change provisions relating to districts.....................................................................................................................HB 962
CHATHAM COUNTY Chatham County; create board of elections and registration.................................. SB 428 Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority; membership; change provisions ..............................................................................SB 385 Property Conveyance; authorizing 13 counties .......................................................SR 788 Property; authorize leasing of certain state owned real property in Chatham County ...................................................................................................HR 1524
CHATTAHOOCHEE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and Oconee Judicial Circuit; election of additional judges; change date ............................................................................HB 940
CHECKS USED IN FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS Financial Institutions; repeal Articles 4 and 4A; enact new Articles 4 and 4A; licenses; provisions ....................................................................................HB 982
CHEROKEE COUNTY Cherokee County; board of commissioners; provide that candidate reside in district in which they seek election for at least 12 months immediately preceding election...............................................................................HB 808 Cherokee Judicial Circuit; Superior Court; change supplement paid to each judge ................................................................................................................HB 768
CHICKAMAUGA, CITY OF City of Chickamauga, Walker County; provide new charter ................................. SB 418
CHILD ABUSE Delinquency Proceedings; juvenile court; enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform ..................SB 365

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Journey Ann Cowart Act; enact...............................................................................HB 923 Social Services; provide that school personnel required to report child abuse shall be notified by child protective agency upon receipt of report and completion of investigation ..............................................................................HB 914
CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACT; CARE AND PROTECTION PROGRAMS Social Services; provide that school personnel required to report child abuse shall be notified by child protective agency upon receipt of report and completion of investigation ..............................................................................HB 914
CHIROPRACTORS Chiropractors; revise the definition of the practice of chiropractic.........................SB 261
CIGAR AND CIGARETTE TAXES Tobacco Products; manufacturers and importers; remove certain bonding requirements ............................................................................................................HB 887
CIVIL ACTIONS; LIMITATIONS Civil Practice; four-year statute of limitations for actions involving removal of timber from the property of another; provisions ..................................HB 790
CIVIL PRACTICE Bartow County; change the terms of court for the Superior Court; provide for redacted information in certain filings..................................................SB 386 Certified Process Servers; change sunset and legislative review provisions.................................................................................................................HB 829 Civil Practice; four-year statute of limitations for actions involving removal of timber from the property of another; provisions ..................................HB 790 Civil Practice; plaintiff's right to dismiss an action; change provisions..................SB 368 Civil Practice; provide filings that contain redacted information; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 977 Georgia Civil Practice Act; general provisions governing discovery; change provisions ...................................................................................................HB 643 Georgia Civil Practice Act; governing discovery general provisions; electronically stored information.............................................................................SB 354
CIVIL PRACTICE ACT Bartow County; change the terms of court for the Superior Court; provide for redacted information in certain filings..................................................SB 386 Certified Process Servers; change sunset and legislative review provisions.................................................................................................................HB 829 Civil Practice; plaintiff's right to dismiss an action; change provisions..................SB 368 Georgia Civil Practice Act; general provisions governing discovery; change provisions ...................................................................................................HB 643

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Georgia Civil Practice Act; governing discovery general provisions; electronically stored information.............................................................................SB 354
CLARKSTON, CITY OF Clarkston, City of; change corporate limits...........................................................H..B 1128
CLAY COUNTY Clay County; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections...............................HB 711
CLAYTON COUNTY State Court of Clayton County; provide for imposition and collection of fee to be used for fulfilling the technological needs of the county police department ...............................................................................................................SB 430
CLERKS, SUPERIOR COURT Trade Names; require registration with the clerk of superior court; provisions ................................................................................................................HB 670
CLEVELAND, CITY OF City of Cleveland; provide for annexation of property into the city boundaries................................................................................................................SB 416
COBB COUNTY Cobb County Probate Court; change compensation of judge ...............................H. B 1127 Cobb County State Court; change compensation of judges .................................HB 1122 Cobb County superior court; change compensation of clerk ................................HB 1123 Cobb County; Board of Commissioners; change description of districts .............H..B 1028 Cobb Judicial Circuit; provide supplement to each judge of superior court and additional supplement for chief judge ...................................................H..B 1126 Otis A. Brumby, Jr. Memorial Bridge; Cobb County; dedicate ............................S..R 1171 Probate Court of Cobb County; change the compensation of the deputy clerk of the superior court........................................................................................SB 426 Probate Court of Cobb County; change the compensation; chief deputy, the chief investigator, and executive assistant to the sheriff .................................. SB 260 Property Conveyance; authorizing 13 counties .......................................................SR 788 State Court of Cobb County; change the compensations of the clerk and chief deputy clerk ................................................................................................... SB 424 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544 Superior Court; change compensation of the deputy clerk, chief deputy, chief investigator, and executive assistant to the sheriff ........................................ SB 425 Tax Commissioner, Office of; Cobb County; change compensation of certain employees ................................................................................................... SB 429

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COBB JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Cobb Judicial Circuit; provide supplement to each judge of superior court and additional supplement for chief judge ...................................................H..B 1126
CODE OF GEORGIA; GENERAL PROVISIONS Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340
COFFEE COUNTY Coffee County; school district ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption ................................................................................................................HB 856
COHUTTA, CITY OF Cohutta, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum.................H..B 1111
COLLEGES Ad valorem Tax; private interests in property owned by University System of Georgia operated by private party; provide exemption..........................HB 788 Campus Police Officers; repeal a portion of a definition based upon population classification ..........................................................................................HB 539 Georgia Military College; legislative intent language regarding certain postsecondary study beyond second year level; revise ...........................................HB 763 HOPE; freshman students who are home study students regarding scores on a standardized college admission test; revise eligibility requirements...............HB 810 Tuition Equalization Grants; private colleges and universities; nursing; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 293
COLQUITT COUNTY Colquitt County; Board of Commissioners; change regular meeting requirements ............................................................................................................HB 866
COLUMBIA COUNTY Property Conveyance; authorizing 13 counties .......................................................SR 788 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
COLUMBUS, CITY OF Columbus, City of; Recorder's Court; increase technology fee .............................HB 858 Municipal Court of Columbus, Georgia; change fees and costs; provisions.................................................................................................................SB 389
COMMEMORATIVE RESOLUTIONS AND DESIGNATIONS (ALSO SEE HIGHWAYS)
State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544 State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................H..R 1200

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COMMERCE AND TRADE
Commerce and Trade; prohibit bad faith assertions of patent infringement ...........HB 809 Commerce and Trade; protection from disclosure of social security number; revise exception for clerks of superior court and Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority ........................................................SB 285 Electronic Transactions; provide that no entity shall be prohibited from making self-help documents; not a substitute for advice of a professional.............SB 209 Georgia World Congress Center Authority; provide benefit programs to its officers, employees, and other agents ................................................................HB 246 Identity Theft; security freezes for minors; provisions ...........................................HB 915 Invest Georgia Fund; create.....................................................................................SB 224 Local Governments; air facilities; clarify which type of interests in real property may be subject to ad valorem taxation......................................................HB 399 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340 Selling and Other Trade Practices; motor vehicles; custom design specifications; modify provisions ............................................................................SB 166 Trade Names; require registration with the clerk of superior court; provisions ................................................................................................................HB 670

COMMISSIONS
Citizens' Redistricting Commission; establishment ...............................................SR 222 Crimes and Offenses; children who have been sexually exploited; provisions; create Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission .............................................................................................................SB 233 Expense Allowance; provide certain boards and commissions receive same per diem as members of General Assembly...................................................HB 876 Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; funding ........................................................................................................................ SR 7 Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority; membership; change provisions ..............................................................................SB 385

COMMITTEES
24-7 Alcohol Sobriety Program; create Senate Study Committee ........................S..R 1228 9-1-1 System Modernization; create Senate Study Committee.............................S..R 1203 Alcoholic Beverage Retail Licensing and "Tied House" Laws; create Senate Study Committee........................................................................................S..R 1099 Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; create Joint Study Committee..............................................................................................................S..R 1064 DeKalb County Governance; Joint Study Committee; create ................................ SR 933 Foreclosure Reform; create Senate Study Committee...........................................S..R 1186 Georgia Legacy Program; create Joint Study Committee ...................................... SR 896

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Georgia Program Integrity Joint Study Committee; create .................................... SR 348 Insurance; establish the Georgia Health Insurance Marketplace Authority............. SB 46 Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; create......................................................................................................................H..R 1573 Joint Study Committee on Emergency Relocation of Abused Adults; create........................................................................................................................SR 828 Joint Study Committee on the Design of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia ................................................................................................................SR 782 Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act; provide for the filling of vacancies in the membership................................................................... SB 366 Medicaid Care Management Organizations Credentialing; create Senate Study Committee .................................................................................................. SR 1175 Power Grid Protection; create Senate Study Committee...................................... SR 1190 Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding; create Joint Study Committee................................................................................................................SR 875 Public Health, Department of; required to establish the Maternal Mortality Review Committee to review maternal deaths....................................... SB 273 Rate of Diagnosis for Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Related Disorders; create Senate Study Committee ..........................SR 869 Review and Recommend Necessary Changes to the Georgia Code of Military Justice; create Senate Study Committee..................................................S..R 1192 Senate Automobile Insurance Verification and Enforcement Study Committee; create ................................................................................................... SR 510 Senate Child Protection Study Committee; create ..................................................SR 973 Senate Elimination of the State Income Tax Study Committee; create ..................SR 987 Senate Entrepreneur in Residence Study Committee; create ................................. SR 820 Senate Human Embryonic Research Study Committee; create ..............................SR 642 Senate Mold and Mildew Remediation Contractor Study Committee; create........................................................................................................................SR 953 Senate Move Over Law Study Committee; create ................................................S..R 1218 Senate Prescription of Medicinal Marijuana for Serious Medical Conditions Study Committee; create ...................................................................... SR 756 Senate Senior Technology Gap Study Committee; create ..................................... SR 881 Senate Special Tax Exemption Study Committee; create ...................................... SR 777 Senate State Capitol Utilization and Modernization Study Committee; create......................................................................................................................S..R 1224 Senate State Health Benefit Plan Study Committee; create ................................... SR 897 Senate Study Committee on School Discipline; create .........................................S..R 1200 Senate Unified Courts Technology Study Committee; create................................ SR 986 SPLOST Reform Joint Study Committee; create ..................................................S..R 1027 Violence Against Health Care Workers; create Joint Study Committee.................SR 981

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COMMITTEES Standing Appointments BEACH; appointed Chairman of Science & Technology ......................................Page 16 DUGAN; Standing Committee Appointments ........................................................Page 17 GINN; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation ......................................................Page 78 HARPER; Standing Committee Appointments .......................................................Page 18 HILL, JUDSON; appointed Ex-Officio to Judiciary...............................................Page 78 THOMPSON, B.; Standing Committee Appointments ...........................................Page 15
Session Meeting Appointments BEACH; appointed Ex-Officio to Insurance and Labor; March 11 ....................P..a..ge 1754 BURKE; appointed Ex-Officio to Insurance and Labor; February 20..................P..age 729 BURKE; appointed Ex-Officio to Insurance and Labor; February 25..................P..age 827 CROSBY; appointed Ex-Officio to Retirement; February 18...............................P.age 667 DUGAN; appointed Ex-Officio to Judiciary; March 11 ....................................Page 1755 LIGON; appointed Ex-Officio to Regulated Industries and Utilities; February 10 ............................................................................................................P..age 561 SHAFER; appointed Ex-Officio to Judiciary; February 20 .................................Page 730
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF Georgia Administrative Procedure Act; applies to the administration of programs, grants, and other activities of the department........................................ SB 419 Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions; change the eligibility to be a member of a commission ............................................................SB 367
COMMUNITY HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF Community Health, Board of; at least one member also member of the state health benefit plan ...........................................................................................SB 346 Community Health, Board of; prohibit persons having certain conflicts of interest from serving on board ............................................................................HB 913 Community Health, Department of; authorize medical-legal partnerships; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 910 Community Health, Department of; direct to collect and report certain data relating to bariatric surgical procedures...........................................................HR 603
Community Health, Department; authorize to approve medical-legal partnership; Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness ........................SB 352 Georgia Health Care Freedom Act; enact; Cancer Treatment Fairness Act; enact .................................................................................................................HB 943
CONCORD, CITY OF Concord, City of; increase term of office of mayor and city council members.................................................................................................................H..B 1015

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CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Civil Practice; four-year statute of limitations for actions involving removal of timber from the property of another; provisions ..................................HB 790 Evidence; professional forestry; Department of Public Health; AIDS; provisions....................................................................................................................HB 3 Flint River Drought Protection Act; clarify legislative intent; revise definitions; expand programs ..................................................................................SB 213 Georgia Brownfield Act; enact................................................................................HB 957 Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; expand Georgia Reservoir Fund .........................................................................................................................HB 199 Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council; create .........................................................SB 361 Georgia Legacy Program; create; conservation funding mechanisms; operation ..................................................................................................................SB 210 J. Calvin Hill, Jr., Act; enact....................................................................................HB 731 Jekyll Island-State Park Authority; powers and responsibilities; revise .................HB 715 Natural Resources Department; establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on the hazardous site inventory..............................................................SB 333 Natural Resources, Department of; establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date...............................................................................................................HB 904 Natural Resources; provide flexibility for establishing watershed protection standards ................................................................................................ SB 299 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340 Public Officers; provide automatic fee adjustment in cases where funds are not appropriated in certain amounts for specified purposes ..............................HB 127 Sales and Use Tax; authorize the use and expenditure of tax proceeds for maintenance and operation of public transportation ...............................................SB 287 Special License Plates; add a special license plate supporting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy ..............................................................................HB 104 State Park Authority; revise the powers and responsibilities ................................. SB 296 Tire Disposal Restrictions; extend sunset date for tire fees ...................................HB 908 Waste Management; hazardous waste sites; enrollment, participation, administration; revise provisions.............................................................................SB 176 Waste Management; permit by notification for inert waste landfill operations.................................................................................................................SB 380 Water Pollution; establish water emergency response procedures..........................HB 549 Water Resources; issuance of sludge land application permits; revise certain requirements................................................................................................HB 741 Water Well Standards; permanently extend the moratorium on well or borehole construction...............................................................................................SB 306

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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
Ad valorem Taxes; prohibit the levy of state ad valorem taxes ..............................SR 783 Aggregate Annual Debt Service; prohibit from exceeding 8 percent of the total revenue receipts of the state for prior fiscal year ................................... SR 1029 Citizens' Redistricting Commission; establishment ...............................................SR 222 Counties; re-creation of a previously existing county merged into another county accomplished by law; number of counties limited ..................................... SR 273 Courts; state-wide grand juries; provide .................................................................... SR 6 District attorney; increase active-status member of State Bar of Georgia from three to seven years.......................................................................................H..R 1161 Foreign Law; prohibit the application of foreign law in Georgia courts; violations of rights guaranteed natural citizens by U.S. and Georgia Constitutions ............................................................................................................SR 808 General Assembly; authorize to provide by law for pari-mutuel wagering in horse racing..........................................................................................................SR 217 General Assembly; impose additional penalties or fees for reckless driving and provide allocation of fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund..............................................................................................................H..R 1183 General Assembly; provide by law for additional fees; Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund ..........................................................................SR 416 General Assembly; provide by law; dedication of revenues collected; sale of fireworks; funding of trauma care/firefighter services in state of Georgia ....................................................................................................................SR 378 General Assembly; provide dedication of revenue from the regulation of athletic and entertainment events used for certain purposes ...............................SR 691 General Assembly; provide fixed sum for funding the Georgia Ethics Commission ............................................................................................................. SR 13 General Assembly; provide for a budget session; meeting, time limit, and adjournment ..................................................................................................... SR 957 General Assembly; provide for the proceeds of one/more lottery games to benefit military veterans ......................................................................................SR 528 Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; funding ........................................................................................................................ SR 7 Health Care Freedom of Choice Constitutional Amendment................................... SR 99 Income Taxes; limit authority of the General Assembly to impose taxes on income ................................................................................................................... SR 8 Local Option Sales and Use Tax; provide for comprehensive revision ..................SR 277 Paramount Right to Life; this state shall recognize human beings as persons at any state of development ...................................................................... SR 420 Public Initiative Referendums; provide for procedures, number of signatures required, verification methods................................................................SR 692 Sale Tax Limitations; prohibit any additional sales taxes; prohibit raising the rate of sales taxes currently in effect .....................................................SR 412

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Senate; provide members of the Senate serve four-year terms of office.................SR 734 State of Georgia; English as official language ......................................................S..R 1031 Taxes; increase in state income tax rate prohibited.................................................SR 415 Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; provide for limitations on state government taxation and expenditures ................................................................... SR 594 Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; tax and expenditure limitations ................................................................................................................SR 438 Technical College System of Georgia; authorize the General Assembly; limitations on the amount of tuition receiving lottery funded scholarships ............SR 184 U.S. Congress; making renewed application to call for a convention for purpose of proposing an amendment to U.S. Constitution..................................... SR 371
CONTRACTS Public Works Contracts; governmental entities and Department of Administrative Services; provide certain contracting and bidding requirements ............................................................................................................HB 362
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES Controlled Substances; revise the definition of "prescriber" and "dispenser" ...............................................................................................................SB 134 Controlled Substances; Schedules I, III, and IV; change certain provisions.................................................................................................................HB 835 Counterfeit Substances; possession, manufacture, delivery, distribution; revise definition and penalties .................................................................................SB 133 Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law; enact ..........................................................HB 965 Juvenile Code; revise and correct errors or omissions ............................................SB 364 Medical Cannabis; continuing research into benefits to treat certain conditions; provisions..............................................................................................HB 885 Physician Assistants; authorize a physician to delegate a physician assistant the authority to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances....................SB 268

COOK COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
COOK, DAVID A. Addressed the Senate ............................................................................................... Page 4 Elected Secretary of the Senate................................................................................ Page 3 Oath of Office .......................................................................................................... Page 4
CORDELE, CITY OF State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................H..R 1200

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CORONERS Coroners; property of value of the deceased shall not be converted to the coroner and medical examiner's personal use....................................................SB 383
CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ASSOCIATIONS Banking and Finance; provide exemption to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements for employees of certain nonprofit corporations................HB 750 Corporations, Partnership and Associations; there shall not be a penalty; member of U.S. armed forces and national guard; annual registration ..................SB 244 Elementary and Secondary Education; require members of governing boards of nonprofit organizations which are charter petitioners and charter schools to participate in governance training ..............................................HB 405 Georgia Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Banks; correct crossreferences .................................................................................................................HB 883
CORRECTIONS, BOARD OF AND DEPARTMENT OF Delinquency Proceedings; juvenile court; enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform ..................SB 365
COSMETOLOGISTS Cosmetologists; lower the minimum age requirement; provide fines imposed by State Board of Cosmetology; not exceed certain specified amounts....................................................................................................................SB 336 Cosmetologists; modify the requirements for continuing education ....................... SB 64 Professions and Businesses; provide definition for "psychological testing" .....................................................................................................................SB 211
COUNTIES County Boards of Health; population relative to superintendent of largest municipal school system in certain counties serving on board of health ex officio; repeal provision...........................................................................................HB 538 County Law Libraries; receipt and disbursement of funds by counties having a population of 950,000; repeal and reserve Code section ..........................HB 536 Courts; to provide for a technology fee to be collected under certain circumstances...........................................................................................................SB 345 Elections; counties utilize a chief executive officer and county commission form of government; nonpartisan elections.......................................... SB 95 Health Care Facilities; county and hospital authorities revise provisions; "Senior Citizens Services Authorities Act"; enact ..................................................SB 302 Local Boards of Education; population provision prohibiting certain members from holding other offices; repeal............................................................HB 537 Local Government; authority to operate vehicles for hire equipped to transport passengers in wheelchair throughout state ...............................................SB 410

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Local Government; provide county may petition any municipality within county to annex unincorporated islands .................................................................HB 690 Local Government; provide for use of surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; provisions ..................................................................HB 960 Motor Vehicles; provide local authorities ability to regulate use of personal transportation vehicles on roadways and designated paths and lanes .........................................................................................................................HB 877 Probation Services; provide for legislative findings and intent; provisions............HB 837 Public Officers; authorize counties and municipalities to provide by local law for district durational residency requirements ..................................................HB 436 Sales and Use Tax; provide for the continuation of joint county and municipal tax ...........................................................................................................HB 719
COUNTY BOARDS OF HEALTH County Boards of Health; population relative to superintendent of largest municipal school system in certain counties serving on board of health ex officio; repeal provision......................................................................................HB 538
COURT-CONNECTED ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Court-referred Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs; legal costs; increase maximum amount of additional cost .........................................................HB 438
COURTS Appeal and Error; payment of costs and indigency affidavits; clarify provisions.................................................................................................................HB 842 Bartow County; change the terms of court for the Superior Court; provide for redacted information in certain filings..................................................SB 386 Bartow County; Superior Court; change terms of court..........................................HB 758 Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; provide imposition of additional fine for reckless driving ...........................................................................................HB 870 Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and Oconee Judicial Circuit; election of additional judges; change date ............................................................................HB 940 Cobb Judicial Circuit; provide supplement to each judge of superior court and additional supplement for chief judge ...................................................H..B 1126 Condominium Associations; standing to participate in litigation under certain circumstances; clarify provisions ................................................................HB 820 Court-referred Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs; legal costs; increase maximum amount of additional cost .........................................................HB 438 Courts; clarify information provided to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists..............................................................................HB 776 Courts; juries and grand juries; provisions ............................................................H..B 1078 Courts; provide for the collection of a fee to defray costs for using electronic citations ..................................................................................................HB 720

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3137

Courts; provide sheriff to collect and deposit certain fees .....................................HB 890 Courts; regulation of the practice of law; provide creation and distribution of certain self-help legal documents is not unlawful if disclaimer is provided..............................................................................................SB 387 Courts; state-wide grand juries; provide .................................................................... SR 6 Courts; to provide for a technology fee to be collected under certain circumstances...........................................................................................................SB 345 Coweta Judicial Circuit; Waycross Judicial Circuit; provide additional judge ........................................................................................................................HB 742 Crimes and Offenses; carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; change provisions ...................................................HB 826 Crimes and Offenses; children who have been sexually exploited; provisions; create Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission .............................................................................................................SB 233 Crimes and Offenses; create offense of murder in the second degree; change provisions relating to murder ...................................................................HB 1052 Crimes and Offenses; crime of home invasion in the first degree to be class A designated felony and crime of home invasion in the second degree to be class B designated felony; provisions .................................................HB 770 Crimes and Offenses; strangulation as aggravated assault; add provisions ............HB 911 Criminal Procedure; provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation........................................................SB 187 Delinquency Proceedings; juvenile court; enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform ..................SB 365 District attorney; increase active-status member of State Bar of Georgia from three to seven years.......................................................................................H..R 1161 Firearms; carrying weapons in unauthorized locations; change provisions.............HB 60 Foreign Law; prohibit the application of foreign law in Georgia courts; violations of rights guaranteed natural citizens by U.S. and Georgia Constitutions ............................................................................................................SR 808 Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; salary supplements for judges; change provisions.................................................................................................................HB 953 Interstate Compact for Juveniles; enact..................................................................HB 898 Joint Session; message from Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ........................H..R 1042 Journey Ann Cowart Act; enact...............................................................................HB 923 Juvenile Code; revise and correct errors or omissions ............................................SB 364 Juvenile Justice, Department of; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ...................................................................... SB 69 Juvenile Proceedings; remove the exclusive jurisdiction of the superior courts over certain juvenile offenses ...................................................................... SB 362 Juvenile Proceedings; waiver of parental notification for abortion; provide for clear and convincing evidence as the proper standard of proof ...........SB 284

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License Plates; submission of a doctor's prescription; application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit ...............SB 298 Magistrate Courts; increase the fine amount for contempt of court........................SB 332 Municipal Court of Columbus, Georgia; change fees and costs; provisions.................................................................................................................SB 389 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340 Probate Courts; clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; repeal a population provision .............................................................................................SB 341 Public Officers; provide automatic fee adjustment in cases where funds are not appropriated in certain amounts for specified purposes ..............................HB 127 Retirement and Pension; revise, modernize, correct errors and omissions in said title; Code Revision Commission ................................................................SB 339 Superior Court; provide additional judge of the Waycross Judicial Circuit ...........SB 331 Superior Courts; filings in the clerk's office; change provisions.............................HB 215 Superior Courts; provide for additional judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit........................................................................................................ SB 165 Theft; provide for the crime of refund fraud; penalties ...........................................SB 382 Trade Names; require registration with the clerk of superior court; provisions ................................................................................................................HB 670 Veterans Court Divisions; create .............................................................................SB 320
COWETA JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Coweta Judicial Circuit; Waycross Judicial Circuit; provide additional judge ........................................................................................................................HB 742
CRAWFORD COUNTY Crawford County; provide for appointment of county surveyor.............................HB 752 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON Crimes and Offenses; offense of murder in the second degree; create ...................HB 271 Crimes and Offenses; strangulation as aggravated assault; add provisions ............HB 911 Criminal Procedure; provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation........................................................SB 187 Offenses Against Public Order and Safety; define certain terms; prohibit possession of an assault weapon..............................................................................SB 146 Psychiatric Advance Directive Act; provide competent adult to express his or her mental health care preferences ................................................................SB 371
CRIMES AND OFFENSES (CRIMINAL CODE) Abortion; change certain provisions relating to criminal abortion........................... SB 37 Brady Law Regulations; prohibit the purchase and sale of hand guns and long guns on state property...............................................................................SB 219

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Controlled Substances; revise the definition of "prescriber" and "dispenser" ...............................................................................................................SB 134 Controlled Substances; Schedules I, III, and IV; change certain provisions.................................................................................................................HB 835 Coroners; property of value of the deceased shall not be converted to the coroner and medical examiner's personal use....................................................SB 383 Counterfeit Substances; possession, manufacture, delivery, distribution; revise definition and penalties .................................................................................SB 133 Crimes and Offenses; carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; change provisions ...................................................HB 826 Crimes and Offenses; certain veterans organizations may sell certain pull tab games of chance; define certain terms........................................................SB 272 Crimes and Offenses; children who have been sexually exploited; provisions; create Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission .............................................................................................................SB 233 Crimes and Offenses; create offense of murder in the second degree; change provisions relating to murder ...................................................................HB 1052 Crimes and Offenses; crime of home invasion in the first degree to be class A designated felony and crime of home invasion in the second degree to be class B designated felony; provisions .................................................HB 770 Crimes and Offenses; criminal damage to property in second degree; include security cameras........................................................................................... SB 53 Crimes and Offenses; cruelty to animals and aggravated cruelty to animals; change provisions......................................................................................HB 863 Crimes and Offenses; define parameters for the use of unmanned aircraft in surveillance activities by private persons and law enforcement officers ............SB 200 Crimes and Offenses; definitions; prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes and vapor products to minors; verification of age prior to sale...............................SB 347 Crimes and Offenses; discharging a gun or pistol near public highway or street; change provisions..........................................................................................HB 773 Crimes and Offenses; duty to retreat prior to the use of force in selfdefense; provisions ................................................................................................. SB 147 Crimes and Offenses; filing false liens or encumbrances against public employees; change provisions .................................................................................HB 985 Crimes and Offenses; justification and excuse; repeal statute relating to no duty to retreat prior to use of force .................................................................... SB 280 Crimes and Offenses; offense of murder in the second degree; create ...................HB 271 Crimes and Offenses; provide crime of cargo theft.................................................HB 749 Crimes and Offenses; strangulation as aggravated assault; add provisions ............HB 911 Criminal Procedure; provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation........................................................SB 187 Elementary School Protection Act; enact ................................................................SB 138

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Firearms; authorize persons between the ages of 18 and 21 to carry under certain circumstances; provide issuance of a permit ................................................ SB 74 Firearms; carrying and possession for persons possessing valid weapons carry licenses; provide exemption from the application of certain laws .................SB 188 Firearms; carrying weapons in unauthorized locations; change provisions.............HB 60 Firearms; provide that information relating to persons issued weapons carry licenses shall be confidential ..........................................................................SB 197 Fireworks; authorize possession and transportation of consumer fireworks and authorize the sale; local governing authority of municipalities/counties ............................................................................................SB 229 Game and Fish; update provisions relating to rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations ................................................................................HB 783 Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law; enact ..........................................................HB 965 Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; provide actions intended to defraud fund shall be a felony...............................................................................................HB 844 Gun Buy-Back Program; no public funds shall be expended by the state ..............SB 198 Identity Theft; security freezes for minors; provisions ...........................................HB 915 Interstate Cooperation; provide for delegation from the State of Georgia to certain conventions ..............................................................................................SB 206 Invasions of Privacy; prohibit transmission of photography or video depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult under certain circumstances...........................................................................................................HB 838 Juvenile Code; revise and correct errors or omissions ............................................SB 364 Medical Cannabis; continuing research into benefits to treat certain conditions; provisions..............................................................................................HB 885 Offenses Against Public Order and Safety; define certain terms; prohibit possession of an assault weapon..............................................................................SB 146 Offenses Against Public Order and Safety; firearm; federal law and regulation; provisions ............................................................................................... SB 88 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340 Peace Officers; harmonize definitions; employed or appointed by the Department of Juvenile Justice regarding their duties ............................................SB 324 Physician Assistants; authorize a physician to delegate a physician assistant the authority to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances....................SB 268 Property; foreclosure of security deeds; revise provisions..................................... SB 108 Psychiatric Advance Directive Act; provide competent adult to express his or her mental health care preferences ................................................................SB 371 Public Order and Safety, Offenses Against; persons who are ineligible for weapons carry licenses; change provisions........................................................SB 161 Public Order and Safety; prohibit possession of assault weapon; provide penalties .................................................................................................................... SB 33

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Public Order and Safety; unlawful for mentally incompetent person to possess a handgun; penalties .................................................................................... SB 34 Rules of the Road; change the age of a child constituting child endangerment............................................................................................................ SB 58 Safe Carry Protection Act; enact .............................................................................HB 512 Safe Carry Protection Act; enact .............................................................................HB 875 Theft; provide for the crime of refund fraud; penalties ...........................................SB 382 Tobacco; alternative nicotine products and vapor products; provide regulation .................................................................................................................HB 251 Unlicensed Personal Care Homes; penalties for owning or operating; revise provisions .....................................................................................................HB 899
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE Bonds and Recognizances; reduce the cash escrow account for professional bonding companies operating for more than 12 months.....................SB 411 Crimes and Offenses; crime of home invasion in the first degree to be class A designated felony and crime of home invasion in the second degree to be class B designated felony; provisions .................................................HB 770 Crimes and Offenses; define parameters for the use of unmanned aircraft in surveillance activities by private persons and law enforcement officers ............SB 200 Criminal Procedure; notification regarding certain assistance available pursuant to federal law.............................................................................................SB 232 Criminal Procedure; provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation........................................................SB 187 Criminal Procedure; require a procedure for enhancing witness identification accuracy; provide definitions ............................................................SB 355 DNA Sampling, Collection, and Analysis; persons arrested for felony offenses ....................................................................................................................SB 135 License Plates; submission of a doctor's prescription; application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit ...............SB 298 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340 Trial Proceedings; testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed circuit television and persons entitled to be present; repeal provisions.................................................................................................................HB 804
CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS; DEFENSES Crimes and Offenses; children who have been sexually exploited; provisions; create Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission .............................................................................................................SB 233 Crimes and Offenses; duty to retreat prior to the use of force in selfdefense; provisions ................................................................................................. SB 147 Crimes and Offenses; justification and excuse; repeal statute relating to no duty to retreat prior to use of force .................................................................... SB 280

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D
DACULA, CITY OF Dacula, City of; change the corporate boundaries...................................................HB 999
DADE COUNTY Property Conveyance; authorizing 13 counties .......................................................SR 788
DALTON, CITY OF Dalton, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum ..................H..B 1102
DAWSON COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544 State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................H..R 1200
DAWSONVILLE State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Bartow County; change the terms of court for the Superior Court; provide for redacted information in certain filings..................................................SB 386 Revenue and Taxation; setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to courts; provisions.........................................................H..B 1000
DEKALB COUNTY DeKalb County Governance; Joint Study Committee; create ................................ SR 933 DeKalb County School System; provide a code of ethics...................................... SB 237 DeKalb County; ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; eliminate time limitation........................................................................................................H..B 1065 DeKalb, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate........................................................SB 277 Dr. M. Bobbi Bailey Interchange; DeKalb County; dedicate ...............................S. R 1079 Lakeside, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate......................................................SB 270 Lavista Hills, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate................................................SB 275 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544 Stonecrest, City of; DeKalb County; incorporate....................................................SB 278
DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS Evidence; disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care providers ..................................................................................................................SB 342
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES LAW Development Authorities; change a definition; revision of public purpose; changes to general powers ....................................................................... SB 353

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Local Government; define the area of operation of a development authority...................................................................................................................SB 228
DISABLED PERSONS; ADULTS AND ELDER PERSONS Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program; change a definition ................................ SB 207
DISTILLED SPIRITS Alcoholic Beverages; permit fruit growers licensed as farm wineries obtain license authorizing production of distilled spirits and fortified wines pursuant to certain conditions ......................................................................HB 825 Alcoholic Beverages; provide for retail dealers/retail consumption dealers to offer samples; provide terms and conditions.......................................................SB 169 Alcoholic Beverages; provide for the licensing of the production of distilled spirits; educational purposes by non-profit museums ...............................SB 240 Alcoholic Beverages; provide that local governing authorities may authorize retail dealers to conduct tasting events ....................................................SB 335 Distilled Spirits; provide that election superintendent shall call or hold referendum; filing of resolution; desiring to permit and prohibit within jurisdiction ...............................................................................................................SB 303

DOCTORS OF THE DAY
Allan, Dr. Kathy S. ...............................................................................................P. age 160 Bohlke, Dr. W. Scott...............................................................................................P. age 57 Galante, Dr. Angelo ..............................................................................................P..age 133 Goodson, Dr. Brinkley F.....................................................................................P...a.g. e 1615 Holton, Dr. Benjamin R........................................................................................P...age 122 Honeycutt, Dr. Deborah Ann Travis.................................................................... Page 186 Johary, Dr. Albert F. ...........................................................................................P...a.g. e 2454 Kaufmann, Dr. Robert S. ........................................................................................P. age 32 Keadey, Dr. Matthew............................................................................................P...age 711 Krishnan, Dr. Indran B. ......................................................................................P...a.g. e 1760 Langberg, Dr. Jonathan...........................................................................................P. age 68 Lassiter, Dr. Richard.............................................................................................P...age 669 Lewis, Dr. Robert G..............................................................................................P...age 902 Lowe, Dr. Sean .................................................................................................... Page 733 Lynn, Dr. Thaddeus K. .............................................................................. Pages 88, 1709 Markham, Dr. David W. .....................................................................................P...a.g. e 1158 Morgan, Dr. Mae T. ............................................................................................P...a.ge 1157 Muller, Dr. Steven .................................................................................... Pages 596, 1873 Munna, Dr. Rana K.............................................................................................P...a.ge 1876 Nagnur, Dr. Shreedhar ..........................................................................................P...age 100 Newton, Dr. W. Mark ...........................................................................................P...age 775

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Oliga, Dr. Jeanine B............................................................................................P...a.g. e 1134 Olson, Dr. Maureen ..............................................................................................P..age 142 Paul, Sr., Dr. Eugene A.......................................................................................P...a.g. e 1009 Pickens, Dr. Frank M............................................................................................P...age 113 Rachelefsky, Dr. Marvin A.....................................................................................P. age 82 Schaufler, Dr. Eugene...........................................................................................P...age 200 Schaufler, Dr. Margaret D. ...................................................................................P...age 200 Schiff, Dr. Patricia J............................................................................................P...a.g. e 1664 Shah, Dr. Manoj H. ................................................................................................ Page 71 Silver, Dr. William E. ................................................................................... Pages 40, 831 Smith, Jr., Dr. James .............................................................................................P...age 614 Smith, Dr. Jeralyn Scott......................................................................................P...a.g. e 1123 Strong, Dr. Jacob ................................................................................................. Page 552 Sween, Dr. Steven L. ..............................................................................................P. age 77 Vega, Dr. J. David ..............................................................................................P..age 1158

DODGE COUNTY Dodge County; chief magistrate; provide nonpartisan elections...........................H..B 1030 Dodge County; judge of probate court; provide nonpartisan elections.................H..B 1032 Dodge County; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections .........................H..B 1031

DOGS Dog Ownership; allow local governments to confer dog control authority upon multiple individuals ........................................................................................SB 290

DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Child Support Recovery Act; child support and enforcement of orders; enact provisions ......................................................................................................HB 701 Criminal Procedure; provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation........................................................SB 187 Delinquency Proceedings; juvenile court; enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform ..................SB 365 Georgia Child Support Commission; enact provisions; relating to child support and enforcement of child support orders ....................................................SB 282 Journey Ann Cowart Act; enact...............................................................................HB 923 Juvenile Code; revise and correct errors or omissions ............................................SB 364 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340 Social Services; provide that school personnel required to report child abuse shall be notified by child protective agency upon receipt of report and completion of investigation ..............................................................................HB 914

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DORAVILLE, CITY OF Doraville, City of; change corporate limits; provisions ........................................H..B 1138 Doraville, City of; change corporate limits; provisions ........................................H..B 1139
DOUGHERTY COUNTY Dougherty County; Albany, City of; Joint County-Municipal Board of Registration and Elections; provide for appointment of members......................HB 632
DOUGLAS Douglas, City of; compensation of mayor and commissioners; revise provisions...............................................................................................................H..B 1121
DOUGLAS COUNTY Douglas County; Board of Education; provide for compensation of members.................................................................................................................H..B 1108 Douglas County; levy an excise tax .......................................................................HB 543 Douglas County; provide board of elections and registration; composition of board and selection and appointment of members ..............................................HB 944 Douglas County; reconstitute the board; composition ............................................SB 251 Private First Class Melvin Johnson Memorial Bridge; Douglas County; dedicate ....................................................................................................................SR 740 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
DRIVERS LICENSES Courts; clarify information provided to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists..............................................................................HB 776 Delinquency Proceedings; juvenile court; enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform ..................SB 365 Driver's Licenses; authorize Department of Driver Services to conduct certain tests of license applicants.............................................................................SB 323 Drivers' Licenses; prohibit persons convicted of felonies against victims who are minors from driving school and charter buses............................................ SB 84 Elections; Secretary of State; modify the training of certain election registrars and superintendents of elections ..............................................................SB 102 Licenses; provide Class E and Class F drivers' license free of charge to qualified volunteer firefighters .................................................................................HB 88 Motor Vehicle; remove evidence of approved deferred action status from the list of available documents; temporary driver's license or permit .....................SB 404 Motor Vehicles and Traffic; Class D license holder prohibited from driving a Class C motor vehicle on public roads, streets, or highways; revise time................................................................................................................HB 827 Veterans Court Divisions; create .............................................................................SB 320

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DUNWOODY, CITY OF Dunwoody, City of; provide for a special service district; provisions ..................H..B 1109

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EARLY COUNTY Early County; provide board of elections and registration.....................................HB 997
EATONTON, CITY OF Eatonton, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption ............................................................................................H..B 1093 Eatonton, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption ............................................................................................H..B 1094 Eatonton, City of; ad valorem tax; municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption ............................................................................................H..B 1095 State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................H..R 1200
EDUCATION Ad valorem Tax; private interests in property owned by University System of Georgia operated by private party; provide exemption..........................HB 788 America's Founding Philosophy and Principle Act; require a course of study ....................................................................................................................SB 384 Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act; enact; blind or visually impaired child; determine need for Braille instruction..........................SB 409 Board of Education; pension board recompute pension to teachers and employees who retired prior to April 1, 1955 and who had been awarded a pension for 20 years service in counties of 500,000 population...........................HB 540 Bonded Debt; population brackets and census; repeal certain provisions ..............HB 834 Campus Police Officers; repeal a portion of a definition based upon population classification ..........................................................................................HB 539 Celebrate Freedom Week; establish; posting of historical documents..................... SB 68 Contracts; impose requirements on certain contracts and purchases by local boards of education .........................................................................................SB 388 Crimes and Offenses; carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; change provisions ...................................................HB 826 Curriculum Content Standards Advisory Council; establishment; review and revise competencies and content standards ......................................................SB 203 Delinquency Proceedings; juvenile court; enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform ..................SB 365 Education; authorize local boards of education to adopt policies allowing for an inspirational message by students at student assemblies ..............................SB 289

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Education; authorize public and private schools to stock a supply of autoinjectable epinephrine..............................................................................................SB 195 Education; authorize school systems; provide instruction on history of traditional winter celebrations ................................................................................SB 283 Education; authorize tuition grant assistance for certain students at Georgia Military College.........................................................................................SB 330 Education; board of regents shall establish a process; academic credit for and exemption from required coursework for veterans ................................... SB 150 Education; board of regents shall establish a process; receiving educational benefits; may pay tuition in installments .............................................SB 151 Education; change the ages of mandatory education ............................................... SB 21 Education; declare certain actions void ab initio relating to adoption of certain curricula ...................................................................................................... SB 167 Education; determining eligibility ages for participation in educational programs shall be December ................................................................................... SB 22 Education; include cyberbullying in the definition of "bullying" ...........................SB 279 Education; no high school which receives state funding shall participate in athletic association; classifying schools for purposes of athletic competition ..............................................................................................................SB 215 Education; permit proprietary institutions of higher education to participate in establishing college and career academies ....................................... SB 189 Education; provide for a ROTC grant; eligibility and amounts ..............................SB 266 Education; provide for membership of certain boards in the event local legislation is not passed during 2014 regular session of General Assembly conforming size of boards to requirements of law; provisions ..............HB 979 Education; provide for residency of student in Department of Juvenile Justice may qualify for HOPE scholarships; without waiting 12 additional months......................................................................................................................SB 395 Education; provide no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act"; shall participate in sponsor interscholastic sport events conducted by any athletic association .................................................SB 343 Education; provide no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act"; shall participate in/or sponsor interscholastic sport events conducted by any athletic association .........................SB 288 Education; provide the civil rights museum as a division of the Georgia Capitol Museum...................................................................................................... SB 172 Education; raise the age of mandatory education from 16 to 17 .............................. SB 79 Education; raise the age of mandatory education from 16 to 17 1/2; adult literacy; revise provisions ........................................................................................SB 319 Education; require that the Quality Basic Education Formula is fully funded by the General Assembly.............................................................................. SB 42 Education; revise the definition of Zell Miller Scholar...........................................SB 300 Education; scholarships, loans, and grants; revise certain definitions ..................... SB 17

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Education; student scholarship organization; definitions; change certain provisions.................................................................................................................SB 243 Education; student scholarship organizations; provide certain records subject to open records laws ..................................................................................... SB 77 Education; tuition equalization grants, HOPE scholarships, and grants; revise certain definitions..........................................................................................SB 109 Elections; revise a timeline relating to compliance with reducing a local board to seven members ..........................................................................................SB 399 Elementary and Secondary Education; provide local board of education and each charter school shall hold at least two public hearings on proposed budget......................................................................................................HB 886 Elementary and Secondary Education; require members of governing boards of nonprofit organizations which are charter petitioners and charter schools to participate in governance training ..............................................HB 405 Elementary and Secondary Education; update and clarify provisions; repeal obsolete provisions .......................................................................................HB 897 Elementary School Protection Act; enact ................................................................SB 138 Fire Protection and Safety; require every public and private school and early care and education program to have carbon monoxide detectors and warning ............................................................................................................. SB 89 Firearms; carrying weapons in unauthorized locations; change provisions.............HB 60 Flexibility and Accountability Act for Student Achievement; enact ......................HB 327 Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; change membership to accommodate Fourteenth Congressional District................................................SB 155 Georgia Leadership and Service Admissions Act; provide for leadership/service recognition of students...............................................................SB 241 Georgia Medical Center Authority; abolish ............................................................HB 513 Georgia Military College; legislative intent language regarding certain postsecondary study beyond second year level; revise ...........................................HB 763 Georgia Student Finance Authority; legislative findings; definitions; tuition grant assistance certain students attending Military Junior College of Georgia ................................................................................................................SB 262 Georgia's Pre-K Program; include at least 180 school days; eligible fouryear olds are served .................................................................................................. SB 43 Health Insurance Plans; authorize local school boards; health insurance coverage from a private provider for public school teacher and employees...........SB 267 Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act; provide for in-state tuition; University System of Georgia .............................SB 396 HOPE Scholarship; require local school systems to calculate; provide grade point average; eligibility ................................................................................SB 372 HOPE Scholarships; amount shall be accepted as full payment of tuition by University System of Georgia institutions..........................................................SB 107

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HOPE; freshman students who are home study students regarding scores on a standardized college admission test; revise eligibility requirements...............HB 810 HOPE; lower the minimum cumulative grade point average required for maintaining eligibility............................................................................................... SB 59 HOPE; restore the former HOPE teacher's scholarship, PROMISE teacher's scholarship, and PROMISE II teacher's scholarship ................................SB 394 J. Calvin Hill, Jr., Act; enact....................................................................................HB 731 Joint Study Committee on the Design of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia ................................................................................................................SR 782 Juvenile Justice, Department of; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ...................................................................... SB 69 Local Boards of Education; interventions determined by State Board of Education; school board member removal proceedings..........................................SB 271 Local Boards of Education; members; revise qualifications ................................. SB 114 Local Boards of Education; population provision prohibiting certain members from holding other offices; repeal............................................................HB 537 Medical Scholarships; revise provisions relating to scholarships and loans...........HB 998 Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990; provide authorization to operate by means of accreditation for institutions that meet certain requirements........................................................................................HB 184 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340 Parent and Teacher Empowerment Act; enact ........................................................HB 123 Parent Charter School Trigger Act; enact; petitions to convert charter schools to traditional public schools....................................................................... SB 162 Postsecondary Education; Georgia Student Finance Commission; revise powers and duties ...................................................................................................HB 697 Private Colleges and Universities Authority; authorize the authority to meet by teleconference and other methods permitted by law ................................ SB 326 Public School Disciplinary Tribunals; student may elect to have a disciplinary hearing before nonschool officials.......................................................SB 321 Public School Facilities; disallow prohibitions on wood construction in public schools if in compliance with state minimum standard codes .....................SB 301 Public School Teachers; health insurance plans; revise coverage for employees of county and regional libraries .............................................................HB 490 Quality Basic Education Act; deferments on certain assessments for limited-English proficient students..........................................................................SB 415 Revenue and Taxation; change certain provisions to state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; provide new exemption for qualified food banks, covered items on specified dates, and purchase of energy efficient products ...............................................................HB 958 Safe Carry Protection Act; enact .............................................................................HB 512

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Social Services; provide that school personnel required to report child abuse shall be notified by child protective agency upon receipt of report and completion of investigation ..............................................................................HB 914 State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; provide for the designation of community colleges ........................................................................ SB 103 Student Codes of Conduct; unlawful possession of tobacco products on school ground...........................................................................................................SB 414 Technical College System of Georgia; authorize the General Assembly; limitations on the amount of tuition receiving lottery funded scholarships ............SR 184 Tuition Equalization Grants; private colleges and universities; nursing; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 293 Universal Kindergarten Mandate For Early Starts Act; change ages of mandatory education................................................................................................. SB 57 Work Based Learning Act .......................................................................................SB 329 Work Based Learning Act; enact.............................................................................HB 766 Zell Miller Scholar; change the requirements .........................................................SB 112 Zell Miller Scholar; revise the definition ................................................................SB 111
EFFINGHAM COUNTY Effingham County; board of education; change compensation for members.................................................................................................................H..B 1146
ELDERLY; SERVICES FOR THE AGING Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency; create.................................................SB 291
ELECTIONS Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and Oconee Judicial Circuit; election of additional judges; change date ............................................................................HB 940 Courts; clarify information provided to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists..............................................................................HB 776 Distilled Spirits; provide that election superintendent shall call or hold referendum; filing of resolution; desiring to permit and prohibit within jurisdiction ...............................................................................................................SB 303 Election; change time periods for advance voting.................................................... SB 50 Election; provide that all offices in this state shall be elected on a partisan basis .........................................................................................................................SB 184 Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections of clerks of superior court .............. SB 4 Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections; county commissioners ................... SB 7 Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections; district attorneys ............................. SB 5 Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections; sheriffs ........................................... SB 6 Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections; solicitors-general ........................... SB 9 Elections and Primaries; nonpartisan elections; tax commissioners, tax receivers, and tax collectors........................................................................................ SB 8

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Elections and Primaries; provide for nonpartisan elections; district attorneys, solicitors-general, sheriffs, tax commissioners.......................................... SB 3 Elections; change period for advance voting prior to municipal primary or election ................................................................................................................HB 891 Elections; costs of special elections to fill vacancies in public offices shall be paid by the state..........................................................................................SB 357 Elections; counties utilize a chief executive officer and county commission form of government; nonpartisan elections.......................................... SB 95 Elections; nonpartisan election of district attorneys, solicitors-general, sheriffs, coroners....................................................................................................... SB 55 Elections; population brackets and the census for approval of bonded debt; repeal certain provisions .................................................................................HB 400 Elections; primaries and elections; revise dates ......................................................HB 310 Elections; provide automatic voter registration in certain circumstances ...............SB 315 Elections; provide for election day voter registration and voting ............................ SB 44 Elections; provide for nonpartisan election of coroners; qualifying ........................ SB 54 Elections; remove certain requirements regarding proof of voter identity at the polls................................................................................................................SB 311 Elections; revise the dates for primaries and elections and runoffs .......................SB 390 Elections; Secretary of State; modify the training of certain election registrars and superintendents of elections ..............................................................SB 102 Ethics in Government Act; revise; change name to Georgia Ethics Commission .............................................................................................................. SB 49 Ethics in Government; prohibit lobbyists from giving gifts in excess of a certain value to public officers ................................................................................. SB 48 Ethics; require persons and corporations receiving compensation from government contracts to disclose contributions; file disclosure reports..................SB 310 Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; change assignment for budgetary purposes; State Accounting Office....................SB 297 Local Boards of Education; interventions determined by State Board of Education; school board member removal proceedings..........................................SB 271 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340 Public Officials' Conduct and Lobbyist Disclosure; limit the value of gratuitous transfers.................................................................................................... SB 36 Voting; change the time periods for advance voting................................................ SB 45

ELECTRIC UTILITIES AND ELECTRICAL SERVICE The Georgia Cogeneration and Distributed Generation Act of 2001; provisions.................................................................................................................. SB 51

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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, PLUMBERS, CONDITIONED AIR CONTRACTORS, LOW-VOLTAGE CONTRACTORS, AND UTILITY CONTRACTORS
Electrical Contractor Class II; provide that a person licensed may perform low-voltage contracting without obtaining a state-wide Low-voltage Contractor Class...................................................................................................... SB 294 Professions and Businesses; license requirements for low-voltage electrical contracting................................................................................................SB 265 State Construction Industry Licensing Board; require; provide for reciprocity with other states; licensing of electrical contractors .............................SB 246
ELECTRONIC RECORDS AND SIGNATURES Electronic Transactions; provide that no entity shall be prohibited from making self-help documents; not a substitute for advice of a professional.............SB 209
ELLIJAY, CITY OF Ellijay, City of; change corporate boundaries and exclude certain territory.........H..B 1135
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT Georgia First Informer Broadcasters Act; provide planning for first informer broadcasters; definitions ...........................................................................SB 381
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law; enact ..........................................................HB 965 Mental Health; provide for authorization of ambulance personnel to transport certain mentally ill patients ..................................................................... SB 186 Public Health, Department of; establish Alzheimer's Disease Registry..................HB 966
EMPLOYMENT Employment Security Law; provide for a civil penalty for employment misclassification ..................................................................................................... SB 402 Employment Security; benefits not paid to noncitizen who are not employed legally......................................................................................................... SB 2 Employment Security; benefits; noncitizen who are not employed legally ............SB 245 Employment Security; definition of employment applicable to the "Employment Security Law"; provisions ................................................................SB 401 Employment Security; provide changes to the determination of eligibility for unemployment benefits ......................................................................................SB 227 Georgia Pregnant Workers Fairness Act; enact; provide for intent; definitions; notice of rights......................................................................................SB 417 Labor and Industrial Relations; payment of wages by credit to prepaid debit card; provisions...............................................................................................HB 947 Labor; unemployment insurance and benefits; change certain provisions, processes, and procedures........................................................................................HB 714

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3153

State Government; change certain processes and procedures affecting unemployment insurance .......................................................................................H..B 1027
ENERGY Ad valorem Tax; provide use of certain property for collection and conversion of solar energy shall not constitute breach of conservation use covenants ...........................................................................................................HB 757 Congress; encouraged to establish national energy policy to strengthen access to and removal of impediment to domestic sources of energy...................H..R 1158 Income Tax Credit; clean energy property; include certain commercial geothermal heat pumps .............................................................................................HB 34 Revenue and Taxation; change certain provisions to state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; provide new exemption for qualified food banks, covered items on specified dates, and purchase of energy efficient products ...............................................................HB 958 Sales and Use Tax; sale of tangible personal property of an alternative fuel facility; provide temporary exemption .............................................................HB 823 State Sales and Use Tax; clarify eligible exemptions; provisions...........................HB 983
ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; expand Georgia Reservoir Fund .........................................................................................................................HB 199 Georgia Legacy Program; create; conservation funding mechanisms; operation ..................................................................................................................SB 210
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Congress; encouraged to establish national energy policy to strengthen access to and removal of impediment to domestic sources of energy...................H..R 1158 Natural Resources, Department of; establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date...............................................................................................................HB 904
EQUITY Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340
ESTATE TAX Revenue and Taxation; repeal Chapter 12 relating to estate tax and enact a new Chapter 12 ....................................................................................................HB 658
ESTATES Uniform Rule Against Perpetuities; validity of nonvested property interest/power of appointment; provisions ..............................................................SB 159

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ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT Elections; primaries and elections; revise dates ......................................................HB 310 Ethics in Government Act; revise; change name to Georgia Ethics Commission .............................................................................................................. SB 49 Ethics in Government; prohibit lobbyists from giving gifts in excess of a certain value to public officers .......................................................................... SB 48 Ethics; require persons and corporations receiving compensation from government contracts to disclose contributions; file disclosure reports..................SB 310 Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission; change assignment for budgetary purposes; State Accounting Office....................SB 297 Public Officials' Conduct and Lobbyist Disclosure; limit the value of gratuitous transfers.................................................................................................... SB 36
EVIDENCE Evidence; disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care providers ..................................................................................................................SB 342 Evidence; privileged communication between law enforcement and peer counselors under certain circumstances; create.......................................................HB 872 Evidence; professional forestry; Department of Public Health; AIDS; provisions....................................................................................................................HB 3 Juvenile Justice, Department of; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ...................................................................... SB 69 State Board of Accountancy; provide transfer from Secretary of State to a division within the State Accounting Office.........................................................HB 291 Juvenile Justice, Department of; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ...................................................................... SB 69

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FAIRBURN, CITY OF Fairburn, City of; levy an excise tax.....................................................................HB 1017 Fairburn, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for referendum.............H..B 1016
FAMILY VIOLENCE Criminal Procedure; provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation........................................................SB 187 Georgia Child Support Commission; enact provisions; relating to child support and enforcement of child support orders ...................................................SB 282
FANNIN COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544

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FARMS AND FARM PRODUCTS; AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST PRODUCT SALES
Alcoholic Beverages; permit fruit growers licensed as farm wineries obtain license authorizing production of distilled spirits and fortified wines pursuant to certain conditions ......................................................................HB 825
FAYETTE COUNTY Fayette County Public Facilities Authority; grant power with regard to storm-water management systems.........................................................................H..B 1092
FAYETTEVILLE, CITY OF Fayetteville, City of; levy an excise tax .................................................................HB 976
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congress; apply convention of states under Article V of United States Constitution............................................................................................................H..R 1215 Congress; encouraged to establish national energy policy to strengthen access to and removal of impediment to domestic sources of energy...................H..R 1158 Retirement and Pensions; ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations; change certain provisions ...................................................................HB 843 Revenue and Taxation; define terms "Internal Revenue Code" and Internal Revenue Code of 1986"; provisions...........................................................HB 918 State Government; provide method of selecting delegates and alternative delegates to an Article V convention; provisions....................................................HB 930
FILMS, MOTION PICTURES, AND MOVIES Revenue and Taxation; change certain provisions to state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; provide new exemption for qualified food banks, covered items on specified dates, and purchase of energy efficient products ...............................................................HB 958
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Banking and Finance; clarify term "interest" does not include certain fees agreed upon by financial institution and depositor in written agreement between parties.......................................................................................HB 824 Banking and Finance; provide exemption to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements for employees of certain nonprofit corporations................HB 750 Financial Institutions; repeal Articles 4 and 4A; enact new Articles 4 and 4A; licenses; provisions ....................................................................................HB 982
FINES AND FORFEITURES Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; provide imposition of additional fine for reckless driving ...........................................................................................HB 870

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Courts; to provide for a technology fee to be collected under certain circumstances...........................................................................................................SB 345 Crimes and Offenses; children who have been sexually exploited; provisions; create Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission .............................................................................................................SB 233 Criminal Procedure; provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation........................................................SB 187 Public Officers; provide automatic fee adjustment in cases where funds are not appropriated in certain amounts for specified purposes ..............................HB 127
FIRE DEPARTMENTS Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change definition of term firefighter; creditable service for certain prior service ..............................................................SB 192 Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change the definition of the term firefighter; creditable service...................................................................................SB 235
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS Fire and Protection Safety; regulation of fire protection sprinkler contractors, fire extinguisher and suppression systems; provisions........................SB 325
FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY Blasting or Excavating Near Utility Facilities; revise and add definitions .............SB 117 Fire and Protection Safety; regulation of fire protection sprinkler contractors, fire extinguisher and suppression systems; provisions........................SB 325 Fire Protection and Safety; require every public and private school and early care and education program to have carbon monoxide detectors and warning .............................................................................................. SB 89 Fire Protection and Safety; written notification prior to the denial of a permit; buildings/structures required to meet the state minimum fire safety standards....................................................................................................... SB 305 Fireworks; authorize possession and transportation of consumer fireworks and authorize the sale; local governing authority of municipalities/counties ............................................................................................SB 229 Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change definition of term firefighter; creditable service for certain prior service ..............................................................SB 192 Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change the definition of the term firefighter; creditable service...................................................................................SB 235 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340
FIREARMS Crimes and Offenses; carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; change provisions ...................................................HB 826

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3157

Crimes and Offenses; discharging a gun or pistol near public highway or street; change provisions .....................................................................................HB 773 Firearms; carrying weapons in unauthorized locations; change provisions.............HB 60 Safe Carry Protection Act; enact .............................................................................HB 512 Safe Carry Protection Act; enact .............................................................................HB 875
FIREARMS DEALERS Firearms; regulate the sale, use and possession in this state .................................. SB 101
FIREFIGHTERS PENSION FUND, GEORGIA Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change definition of term firefighter; creditable service for certain prior service ..............................................................SB 192 Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change the definition of the term firefighter; creditable service...................................................................................SB 235 Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; define certain terms; provisions ....................HB 937 Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; provide actions intended to defraud fund shall be a felony...............................................................................................HB 844 Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; provide no person under a sentence of confinement shall be eligible for membership ....................................................HB 460 Retirement and Pensions; disclosure of public records shall include local retirement systems; provide exemption ..................................................................HB 935
FIREFIGHTERS; STANDARDS AND TRAINING Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change definition of term firefighter; creditable service for certain prior service ..............................................................SB 192 Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change the definition of the term firefighter; creditable service...................................................................................SB 235
FIREWORKS Fireworks; authorize possession and transportation of consumer fireworks and authorize the sale; local governing authority of municipalities/counties ............................................................................................SB 229
FITZGERALD, CITY OF State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544 State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................H..R 1200
FLOYD COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................H..R 1200
FOOD STANDARDS, LABELING, AND ADULTERATION Food Service Establishments; certain nonprofit charitable entities from regulation; exempt ..................................................................................................HB 778

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Food Service Establishments; define certain terms; on-line food allergy awareness training course; issuance of certificates .................................................SB 422
FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS Controlled Substances; revise the definition of "prescriber" and "dispenser" ...............................................................................................................SB 134 Controlled Substances; Schedules I, III, and IV; change certain provisions.................................................................................................................HB 835 Food Service Establishments; certain nonprofit charitable entities from regulation; exempt ..................................................................................................HB 778 Food Service Establishments; define certain terms; on-line food allergy awareness training course; issuance of certificates .................................................SB 422 Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law; enact ..........................................................HB 965 Juvenile Justice, Department of; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ...................................................................... SB 69 Pharmacists and Pharmacies; define certain terms; provide substitutions of interchangeable biological products................................................................... SB 370 Pharmacists and Pharmacies; revise the definition of "security paper" ..................SB 132 Pharmacy Benefits Managers; define certain terms; use of maximum allowable cost pricing; impose certain requirements; enforcement ........................SB 408 Public Assistance; provide drug testing for applicants and recipients of food stamps or TANF benefits upon reasonable suspicion of drug use ..................HB 772 Public Health, Department of; establish Alzheimer's Disease Registry..................HB 966
FOREST RESOURCES Civil Practice; four-year statute of limitations for actions involving removal of timber from the property of another; provisions ..................................HB 790 Evidence; professional forestry; Department of Public Health; AIDS; provisions....................................................................................................................HB 3 Georgia Legacy Program; create; conservation funding mechanisms; operation ..................................................................................................................SB 210 Special License Plates; add a special license plate supporting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy ..............................................................................HB 104
FORSYTH COUNTY Forsyth County Community Improvement District Act; enact ...............................HB 892 Forsyth County Public Facilities Authority; revise a definition; remove certain limitations regarding construction of buildings.........................................H..B 1037 Forsyth County State Court; correct error in establishing terms of court; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 902 Forsyth County; Board of Registrations and Elections; increase membership............................................................................................................H..B 1048

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FORT OGLETHORPE, CITY OF Fort Oglethorpe, City of; provide for use of certain lands; provisions .................H..B 1134
FULTON COUNTY Board of Commissioners of Fulton County; change the description of the commissioner districts ...................................................................................SB 248 Dekai Amonrasi Memorial Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate .................................. SR 73 Fulton County Juvenile Court; chief administrative officer shall have oversight of budget; provisions .............................................................................H..B 1061 Fulton County State Court; revise certain fees......................................................H..B 1059 Fulton County Superior Court; clerk of court shall have oversight of budget; provisions.................................................................................................HB 1060 Fulton County; Board of Education; amend a definition; provisions......................HB 862 Fulton County; change certain definitions; provisions..........................................H..B 1115 Fulton County; provide for appointment of magistrates; repeal Act.....................H..B 1058 Fulton County; provide for the appointment of tax commissioner .........................HB 346 Fulton County; provide increase homestead exemption amount to $60,000 after three-year phase in period ................................................................HB 541 Property Conveyance; authorizing 13 counties .......................................................SR 788 Public Property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities 12 counties ....................................... SR 868 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544

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GAINESVILLE, CITY OF Gainesville Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority Act; enact ......................H..B 1132
GAME AND FISH Firearms; regulate the sale, use and possession in this state .................................. SB 101 Game and Fish; add Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license ......................................................................................................................HB 786 Game and Fish; provide full-time military personnel on active duty and dependents be considered residents of state for procuring certain hunting and fishing licenses.................................................................................................HB 740 Game and Fish; provide live raccoons may be used in sanctioned organization field trial competitions under certain circumstances ..........................HB 423 Game and Fish; provide protection for certain wildlife habitats .............................SB 322 Game and Fish; update provisions relating to rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations ................................................................................HB 783 Licenses; provide military veterans shall be entitled to a free lifetime sportsman's license; conditions................................................................................. SB 75

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Livestock; provide for regulation of importation of white-tailed deer from other states; breeding purposes................................................................................SB 230 Special License Plates; adjust fund allocation for certain specialty wildlife license plates; provide new license plate for Grady Health Foundation ...............................................................................................................HB 881 Wildlife; authorize the use of suppressors on hunting firearms under certain circumstances................................................................................................ SB 93
GARNISHMENT PROCEEDINGS Bartow County; change the terms of court for the Superior Court; provide for redacted information in certain filings..................................................SB 386
GENERAL ASSEMBLY Adjournment; relative to........................................................................................H..R 1043 Adjournment; relative to........................................................................................H..R 1108 Adjournment; relative to........................................................................................H..R 1304 Adjournment; relative to........................................................................................H..R 1333 Appropriation; so as to provide for an Education Appropriations Act ...................SR 750 Citizens' Redistricting Commission; create; membership; duties ...........................SB 152 Citizens' Redistricting Commission; establishment ...............................................SR 222 Congress; apply convention of states under Article V of United States Constitution............................................................................................................H..R 1215 Congress; encouraged to establish national energy policy to strengthen access to and removal of impediment to domestic sources of energy...................H..R 1158 Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; create Joint Study Committee..............................................................................................................S..R 1064 Education; provide for membership of certain boards in the event local legislation is not passed during 2014 regular session of General Assembly conforming size of boards to requirements of law; provisions ..............HB 979 Expense Allowance; provide certain boards and commissions receive same per diem as members of General Assembly...................................................HB 876 General Appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015 ...............HB 744 General Assembly Convened; notify the Governor ................................................SR 733 General Assembly; all official communications; officers, members, or employees; electronic format.................................................................................... SB 60 General Assembly; authorize to provide by law for pari-mutuel wagering in horse racing..........................................................................................................SR 217 General Assembly; general provisions ................................................................... SB 175 General Assembly; impose additional penalties or fees for reckless driving and provide allocation of fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund..............................................................................................................H..R 1183 General Assembly; provide by law; dedication of revenues collected; sale of fireworks; funding of trauma care/firefighter services in state of Georgia ................................................................................................................SR 378

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General Assembly; provide for a budget session; meeting, time limit, and adjournment ..................................................................................................... SR 957 General Assembly; voting qualification or prerequisite; provisions.......................SB 378 Georgia Legacy Program; create Joint Study Committee ...................................... SR 896 Georgia Program Integrity Joint Study Committee; create .................................... SR 348 House convened; notify Senate .............................................................................H..R 1040 Interstate Cooperation; provide for delegation from the State of Georgia to certain conventions ..............................................................................................SB 206 Joint Session; message from Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ........................H..R 1042 Joint Session; message from Governor ................................................................HR 1041 Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; create......................................................................................................................H..R 1573 Joint Study Committee on the Design of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia ................................................................................................................SR 782 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340 Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act; enact ...............................SB 255 Private Colleges and Universities Authority; authorize the authority to meet by teleconference and other methods permitted by law ................................ SB 326 Property Tax Digest Impact on Education Funding; create Joint Study Committee................................................................................................................SR 875 Social Services; prohibit expansion of Medicaid eligibility through increase in income threshold without prior legislative approval.............................HB 990 SPLOST Reform Joint Study Committee; create ..................................................S..R 1027 Supplemental Appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014 .........................................................................................................................HB 743
GENERAL PROVISIONS, OCGA Alcoholic Beverages; allow local authorization and regulation of sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the St. Patrick's Day holiday period ..............................................................................HB 784 Georgians of Great Character Month; declare September ..................................... SB 356 Holidays and Observances; designate a Purple Heart Day; provide Georgia shall be a "Purple Heart State".................................................................. SB 276
GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (GBI) Courts; clarify information provided to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists..............................................................................HB 776 Crimes and Offenses; create offense of murder in the second degree; change provisions relating to murder ...................................................................HB 1052 Crimes and Offenses; offense of murder in the second degree; create ...................HB 271 Crimes and Offenses; provide crime of cargo theft.................................................HB 749

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DNA Sampling, Collection, and Analysis; persons arrested for felony offenses ....................................................................................................................SB 135 Journey Ann Cowart Act; enact...............................................................................HB 923 Missing Children Information Center; provide missing child reports for foster children ..........................................................................................................SB 358 Public Order and Safety, Offenses Against; persons who are ineligible for weapons carry licenses; change provisions........................................................SB 161 Stacey Nicole English Act; aid in the location of missing persons; incapacitated due to medical conditions; establish .................................................. SB 23 Theft; provide for the crime of refund fraud; penalties ...........................................SB 382 Veterans Court Divisions; create .............................................................................SB 320
GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER AUTHORITY ACT Georgia Medical Center Authority; abolish ............................................................HB 513
GEORGIA MERCHANT ACQUIRER LIMITED PURPOSE BANK Georgia Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Banks; correct crossreferences .................................................................................................................HB 883
GEORGIA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY J. Calvin Hill, Jr., Act; enact....................................................................................HB 731
GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER Georgia World Congress Center Authority; provide benefit programs to its officers, employees, and other agents ................................................................HB 246
GILMER COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
GLYNN COUNTY F.J. Torras Causeway; Glynn County; dedicate ......................................................SR 418 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
GORDON COUNTY Public Property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities 12 counties ....................................... SR 868 Shannon Industrial Parkway; Gordon County; dedicate ........................................ SR 893 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
GOVERNOR Appropriation; so as to provide for an Education Appropriations Act ...................SR 750 J. Calvin Hill, Jr., Act; enact....................................................................................HB 731 Joint Session; message from Governor ................................................................HR 1041

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GOVERNOR NATHAN DEAL Appointments; boards and commissions; confirmation ......................................P..a..ge 1680 Appointments; boards and commissions; favorable report ................................Page 1663 Appointments; boards and commissions; received..............................................P..a..ge 1626 Appointments; boards and commissions; Secretary of the Senate transmit confirmation...........................................................................................P..a..ge 3002 Communication; appointed Administration Floor Leaders ....................................Page 11 Communication; Senator Barry Loudermilk resignation .........................................Page 7 Executive Order; Senator Don Balfour suspension ...................................................P..a..g..e 8 General Assembly; Joint Session; State of the State address .................................Page 58 Veto Letters 2013...................................................................................................Page 4
GOVERNOR; ORGANIZATION OF EXECUTIVE BRANCH Crimes and Offenses; children who have been sexually exploited; provisions; create Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission .............................................................................................................SB 233 Governor's Task Force on Blind and Visually Impaired Persons; create................SB 431 State Government; no state agency shall enter into a contract with private entity if services performed outside the geographical boundaries of the U.S........... SB 80
GRANTS Postsecondary Education; Georgia Student Finance Commission; revise powers and duties ...................................................................................................HB 697 Tuition Equalization Grants; private colleges and universities; nursing; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 293
GUARANTEED ASSET PROTECTION WAIVERS Insurance; provide excess wear and use waivers shall not be construed as insurance ..................................................................................................................HB 849
GUARANTEED ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act; enact ...............................SB 255
GUARDIAN AND WARD Guardian; change provisions relating to appointment of a testamentary guardian ...................................................................................................................HB 654 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340
GWINNETT COUNTY Gwinnett County; office of chief magistrate; provide nonpartisan elections ...................................................................................................................HB 938 Gwinnett County; office of probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections .............HB 939

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Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; salary supplements for judges; change provisions.................................................................................................................HB 953 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
GWINNETT JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; salary supplements for judges; change provisions.................................................................................................................HB 953

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HABERSHAM COUNTY Habersham County State Court; provide judge and solicitor shall be part-time positions ................................................................................................HB 1104
HALL COUNTY Hall County; create board of elections and registration ........................................H..B 1131
HAMILTON, CITY OF Hamilton, City of; provide new charter................................................................HB 1129
HANDICAPPED PERSONS Governor's Task Force on Blind and Visually Impaired Persons; create................SB 431 Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program; change a definition ................................ SB 207
HARRIS COUNTY Waverly Hall, Town of; reincorporate and provide for a charter..........................H..B 1036
HART COUNTY Hart County; create board of elections and registration ........................................H..B 1018
HARTWELL, CITY OF Hartwell, City of; levy an excise tax ....................................................................HB 1019
HAWKINSVILLE State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................H..R 1200
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS; SPILLS OR RELEASES Natural Resources, Department of; establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date ............................................................................................................HB 904

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HEALTH
Advance Directive for Health Care; urge adult citizens; appoint health care agent; treatment preferences ............................................................................SR 413 Alzheimer's Disease Registry; establish within the Department of Public Health ...........................................................................................................SB 292 Board of Community Health; at least one member also member of the state health benefit plan ...........................................................................................SB 346 Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; provide imposition of additional fine for reckless driving ...........................................................................................HB 870 Community Health, Board of; prohibit persons having certain conflicts of interest from serving on board ............................................................................HB 913 Community Health, Department of; authorize medical-legal partnerships; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 910 Community Health, Department of; direct to collect and report certain data relating to bariatric surgical procedures...........................................................HR 603 Community Health, Department; authorize to approve medical-legal partnership; Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness ........................SB 352 Continuing Care Providers and Facilities; define terms; provider with a certificate of authority; resident purchases a resident owned living unit ................SB 304 County Boards of Health; population relative to superintendent of largest municipal school system in certain counties serving on board of health ex officio; repeal provision......................................................................................HB 538 Courts; clarify information provided to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists..............................................................................HB 776 Evidence; professional forestry; Department of Public Health; AIDS; provisions....................................................................................................................HB 3 General Assembly; impose additional penalties or fees for reckless driving and provide allocation of fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund..............................................................................................................H..R 1183 Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law; enact ..........................................................HB 965 Georgia Health Care Freedom Act; enact; Cancer Treatment Fairness Act; enact .................................................................................................................HB 943 Georgia Medical Center Authority; abolish ............................................................HB 513 Health Care Facilities; county and hospital authorities revise provisions; "Senior Citizens Services Authorities Act"; enact ..................................................SB 302 Health Planning; single ambulatory surgical centers and joint venture; acquired are exempt from certain requirements under Chapter 6 of Title 3 ...........SB 171 Health; bill of rights for residents of long-term care facilities; provide definitions ................................................................................................................SB 202 Health; provide that each medical facility make a good faith application; TRICARE network ................................................................................................. SB 391 Health; provide that stabilization centers in rural counties; exempt from certificate of need requirements ..............................................................................SB 338

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Hospitals; prohibit certain conduct relating to physicians; provide definitions ................................................................................................................SB 360 Insurance; provide definitions; prohibit coverage of certain abortions through certain qualified health plans ...................................................................... SB 98 Juvenile Justice, Department of; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ...................................................................... SB 69 Local Governments; air facilities; clarify which type of interests in real property may be subject to ad valorem taxation......................................................HB 399 Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program; change a definition ................................ SB 207 Medicaid; changes to civil penalties for false or fraudulent claims; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 973 Medical Scholarships; revise provisions relating to scholarships and loans...........HB 998 Mental Health; provide for authorization of ambulance personnel to transport certain mentally ill patients ..................................................................... SB 186 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340 Psychiatric Advance Directive Act; provide competent adult to express his or her mental health care preferences ................................................................SB 371 Public Health, Department of; establish Alzheimer's Disease Registry..................HB 966 Public Health, Department of; required to establish the Maternal Mortality Review Committee to review maternal deaths....................................... SB 273 Sales and Use Tax; sale or use of tangible personal property to certain nonprofit health centers; provide exemption for a limited period of time ..............HB 969 Special License Plates; adjust fund allocation for certain specialty wildlife license plates; provide new license plate for Grady Health Foundation ...............................................................................................................HB 881 State Taxable Net Income; provide limited deduction for certain medical core clerkships ........................................................................................................HB 922 The Georgia Health Care Freedom and ACA Noncompliance Act ........................SB 334 The Georgia Health Care Freedom and ACA Noncompliance Act; enact..............HB 707 Unlicensed Personal Care Homes; penalties for owning or operating; revise provisions .....................................................................................................HB 899

HEALTH INSURANCE (SEE ALSO INSURANCE)
Community Health, Department of; provide pilot program; coverage for bariatric surgical procedures....................................................................................HB 511 Medicaid; changes to civil penalties for false or fraudulent claims; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 973 Public School Teachers; health insurance plans; revise coverage for employees of county and regional libraries .............................................................HB 490 The Georgia Health Care Freedom and ACA Noncompliance Act; enact..............HB 707

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HEALTH PLANNING; CERTIFICATE OF NEED Continuing Care Providers and Facilities; define terms; provider with a certificate of authority; resident purchases a resident owned living unit ................SB 304 Health Planning; single ambulatory surgical centers and joint venture; acquired are exempt from certain requirements under Chapter 6 of Title 3 ...........SB 171 Health; provide that stabilization centers in rural counties; exempt from certificate of need requirements ..............................................................................SB 338
HEALTH; ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT Juvenile Justice, Department of; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ...................................................................... SB 69
HELENA City of McRae-Helena; create and incorporate new municipality; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 967
HENRY COUNTY Henry County; Board of Elections and Registration; provide process for removing the elections supervisor for cause; provisions ................................HB 1043
HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES, AND FERRIES Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton Memorial Highway; Jenkins County; dedicate ....................................................................................................................SR 937 Billy Alonzo Johnson Highway; Jefferson County; dedicate................................SR 1157 Captain Larry S. Simmons Memorial Intersection; Walker County; dedicate ....................................................................................................................SR 966 Col.L.E. Witt, Jr. Memorial Highway; Carroll County; dedicate ...........................SR 975 Crimes and Offenses; discharging a gun or pistol near public highway or street; change provisions .....................................................................................HB 773 Dekai Amonrasi Memorial Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate .................................. SR 73 Dr. M. Bobbi Bailey Interchange; DeKalb County; dedicate ...............................S. R 1079 F.J. Torras Causeway; Glynn County; dedicate ......................................................SR 418 Governor Melvin Ernest Thompson Memorial Highway; Lowndes County; dedicate ....................................................................................................... SR 96 Governor's Development Council; periodic submission of certain information by state, regional, and local transportation authorities ......................... SB 90 Highways, Bridges and Ferries; creation of transit authority within metropolitan areas; repeal population provision .....................................................HB 775 Highways, Bridges and Ferries; require annual submission of State-wide Strategic Transportation progress report; provisions ..............................................HB 774 Jack Collins Lance, Sr. Memorial Highway; Union County; renaming................S..R 1184 Joe E. Brown Memorial Highway; Bryan County; dedicate ................................ SR 1013

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Judge William Jeffrey Lowe Memorial Intersection; Lumpkin County; dedicate ....................................................................................................................SR 379 Kip Klein Memorial Highway; Paulding County; dedicate ................................. SR 1018 Mass Transportation; provide installation of safety markers on utility lines to provide adequate visual warning in use of private airstrips........................HB 494 Mass Transportation; suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; repeal provisions.................................................................................................................HB 265 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965; revise ........................HB 264 Motor Vehicles and Traffic; Class D license holder prohibited from driving a Class C motor vehicle on public roads, streets, or highways; revise time................................................................................................................HB 827 Motor Vehicles; require tire chains to travel on a road declared as a limited access road due to inclement weather conditions; expand classification of vehicles..........................................................................................HB 753 Otis A. Brumby, Jr. Memorial Bridge; Cobb County; dedicate ............................S..R 1171 P.F.C. Michael Lee Dotson Memorial Intersection; Catoosa County; dedicate ..................................................................................................................S..R 1080 Pleasant Eugene Holt Memorial Highway; Paulding/Carroll County; dedicate ....................................................................................................................SR 579 Private First Class Melvin Johnson Memorial Bridge; Douglas County; dedicate ....................................................................................................................SR 740 Public Roads; provide for criteria for the allocation of federal/state funds by the Department of Transportation...................................................................... SB 131 Sergeant John A. Franklin Memorial Intersection; Catoosa County; dedicate ....................................................................................................................SR 383 Shannon Industrial Parkway; Gordon County; dedicate ........................................ SR 893 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544 State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................H..R 1200 State Road and Tollway Authority; authorize motorcycles to operate in toll lanes/toll roads without payment of a toll .........................................................SB 196 State Transportation Board; meetings to elect board members open to public .......................................................................................................................SB 154 Thomas Watson Cullars Memorial Highway; Lincoln County; dedicate ...............SR 920 Transportation, Department of; procedures for utilizing design-build contracts; provisions; expand the selection process ................................................. SB 71 Transportation, Department of; requirements for performing value engineering studies ................................................................................................. SB 130 Transportation; provide for attorney's fees and expenses of trial in appeals to condemnation compensation award amounts........................................ SB 348 Weight of Vehicles; issuance of annual commercial wrecker emergency tow permits; provide qualifications ........................................................................HB 486

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HINESVILLE, CITY OF Hinesville, City of; change corporate limits ..........................................................H..B 1114
HISTORIC SITES AND PRESERVATION Georgia Legacy Program; create; conservation funding mechanisms; operation ..................................................................................................................SB 210
HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES Alcoholic Beverages; allow local authorization and regulation of sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the St. Patrick's Day holiday period ..............................................................................HB 784 Georgians of Great Character Month; declare September ..................................... SB 356 Holidays and Observances; designate a Purple Heart Day; provide Georgia shall be a "Purple Heart State".................................................................. SB 276
HOLLY SPRINGS, CITY OF Holly Springs, City of; provide terms and manner of election of mayor and councilmembers ..............................................................................................H..B 1079 Holly Springs, City of; provide terms and manner of elections of mayor and councilmembers ..............................................................................................H..B 1137

HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION Education; provide for membership of certain boards in the event local legislation is not passed during 2014 regular session of General Assembly conforming size of boards to requirements of law; provisions ..............HB 979
HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE FACILITIES Community Health, Department; authorize to approve medical-legal partnership; Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness ........................SB 352 Continuing Care Providers and Facilities; define terms; provider with a certificate of authority; resident purchases a resident owned living unit ................SB 304 Health Care Facilities; county and hospital authorities revise provisions; "Senior Citizens Services Authorities Act"; enact ..................................................SB 302 Health; provide that each medical facility make a good faith application; TRICARE network ................................................................................................. SB 391 Health; provide that stabilization centers in rural counties; exempt from certificate of need requirements ..............................................................................SB 338 Hospitals; prohibit certain conduct relating to physicians; provide definitions ................................................................................................................SB 360 Unlicensed Personal Care Homes; penalties for owning or operating; revise provisions .....................................................................................................HB 899

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Adjournment; relative to........................................................................................H..R 1043 Adjournment; relative to........................................................................................H..R 1108 Adjournment; relative to........................................................................................H..R 1304 Adjournment; relative to........................................................................................H..R 1333 Congress; apply convention of states under Article V of United States Constitution............................................................................................................H..R 1215 Education; provide for membership of certain boards in the event local legislation is not passed during 2014 regular session of General Assembly conforming size of boards to requirements of law; provisions ..............HB 979 General Appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015 ...............HB 744 House convened; notify Senate .............................................................................H..R 1040 Joint Session; message from Governor ................................................................HR 1041 Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; create......................................................................................................................H..R 1573 Supplemental Appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014 .........................................................................................................................HB 743
HOUSING Firearms; regulate the sale, use and possession in this state .................................. SB 101 Urban Redevelopment Law; revise terminology from slums to pockets of blight....................................................................................................................SB 374
HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Crimes and Offenses; create offense of murder in the second degree; change provisions relating to murder ...................................................................HB 1052 Crimes and Offenses; offense of murder in the second degree; create ...................HB 271 Human Services, Department of; bidding out of child welfare services state wide through contracts with community based providers...............................SB 350

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INCOME TAX Criminal Procedure; provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation........................................................SB 187 Education; student scholarship organization; definitions; change certain provisions.................................................................................................................SB 243 Education; student scholarship organizations; provide certain records subject to open records laws ..................................................................................... SB 77 Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fund Act; enact ..................................................HB 128 Health; provide that each medical facility make a good faith application; TRICARE network ................................................................................................. SB 391

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Income Tax Credit; clean energy property; include certain commercial geothermal heat pumps .............................................................................................HB 34 Income Tax Credit; provide purchasers of alternative fuel heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicles.......................................................................................HB 348 Income Tax; change certain definitions..................................................................HB 257 Income Tax; increase the amount of the basic skills education program tax credit ..................................................................................................................SB 412 Income Tax; provide certain allocations to owners of certain entities shall be governed by Georgia law ...........................................................................HB 683 Revenue and Taxation; change certain provisions to state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; provide new exemption for qualified food banks, covered items on specified dates, and purchase of energy efficient products ...............................................................HB 958 Revenue and Taxation; define terms "Internal Revenue Code" and Internal Revenue Code of 1986"; provisions...........................................................HB 918 Revenue and Taxation; setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to courts; provisions.........................................................H..B 1000 State Taxable Net Income; provide limited deduction for certain medical core clerkships ........................................................................................................HB 922 Taxation; provide redrawing census tracts shall not disqualify a designated military zone as a less developed area...................................................HB 791
INDEMNIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES Indemnification of State Officers and Employees; adjustment and approval of legal fees and other expenses by the General Assembly......................SB 400 Peace Officers; harmonize definitions; employed or appointed by the Department of Juvenile Justice regarding their duties...................................... SB 324 "Stevenson-Gibson Act"; definitions..................................................................... SB 119
INDIAN AFFAIRS American Indian Tribes of Georgia; recognized legitimate tribes; remove certain information..................................................................................................HB 203
INDIGENT AND ELDERLY PATIENTS Health; bill of rights for residents of long-term care facilities; provide definitions ................................................................................................................SB 202 Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program; change a definition ................................ SB 207
INSURANCE Accuracy and Transparency in Physician and Provider Profiling Act; provide for physician profiling program ................................................................ SB 173 Autism; provide for certain insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders; definitions; limitations; premium cap .....................................................SB 397

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Ava's Law; provide definitions; certain insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders .................................................................................................. SB 191 Community Health, Department of; provide pilot program; coverage for bariatric surgical procedures....................................................................................HB 511 Continuing Care Providers and Facilities; define terms; provider with a certificate of authority; resident purchases a resident owned living unit ................SB 304 Georgia Health Care Freedom Act; enact; Cancer Treatment Fairness Act; enact .................................................................................................................HB 943 Georgia World Congress Center Authority; provide benefit programs to its officers, employees, and other agents ................................................................HB 246 Health Care Freedom of Choice Constitutional Amendment................................... SR 99 Health Insurance Plans; authorize local school boards; health insurance coverage from a private provider for public school teacher and employees...........SB 267 Insurance; clarify persons under authority of Commissioner and subject to penalties under Title 33 .......................................................................................HB 840 Insurance; establish the Georgia Health Insurance Marketplace Authority............. SB 46 Insurance; prohibit solicitation, release, or sale of automobile accident information ..............................................................................................................HB 828 Insurance; provide cancellations under certain circumstances relating to policy terms that permit an audit or rate investigation and noncompliance by insured.................................................................................................................HB 375 Insurance; provide certain qualified health plans that do not provide abortion coverage as result of rape or incest ...........................................................SB 427 Insurance; provide changes to submission of reports by property and casualty insurers......................................................................................................HB 229 Insurance; provide definitions; prohibit coverage of certain abortions through certain qualified health plans ...................................................................... SB 98 Insurance; provide each individual accident/sickness policy; coverage for treatment of dependent children with cancer/autism................................................ SB 47 Insurance; provide excess wear and use waivers shall not be construed as insurance ..................................................................................................................HB 849 Insurance; provide individual accident and sickness insurance policies in Georgia ..................................................................................................................... SB 38 Insurance; provide licensing and regulation of public adjusters; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 610 Insurance; Uniform Electronic Transactions Act; provisions ................................HB 645 Medicaid Care Management Organizations Act; require care management to approve credentialing applications ..................................................................... SB 403 Medicaid; changes to civil penalties for false or fraudulent claims; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 973 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340

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3173

Pharmacy Benefits Managers; define certain terms; use of maximum allowable cost pricing; impose certain requirements; enforcement ........................SB 408 State Government; change certain processes and procedures affecting unemployment insurance .......................................................................................H..B 1027 The Georgia Health Care Freedom and ACA Noncompliance Act; enact..............HB 707 Unclaimed Life Insurance Benefits Act; enact........................................................HB 920
INTEREST AND USURY Banking and Finance; clarify term "interest" does not include certain fees agreed upon by financial institution and depositor in written agreement between parties.......................................................................................HB 824
IRWIN COUNTY Irwin County; board of commissioners; provide salary of chairperson ................H..B 1069
IRWINTON, CITY OF Irwinton, City of; provide new charter .................................................................HB 1003
ISAKSON, U.S. SENATOR JOHNNY; addressed the Senate ............................P...age 775

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JACKSON COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................H..R 1200
JASPER COUNTY Public Property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities 12 counties ....................................... SR 868
JEFF DAVIS COUNTY Jeff Davis County; ad valorem tax for education; provide homestead exemption ................................................................................................................HB 871
JEFFERSON COUNTY Billy Alonzo Johnson Highway; Jefferson County; dedicate................................SR 1157 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
JEFFERSONVILLE, CITY OF Jeffersonville, City of; provide new charter ..........................................................H..B 1002
JENKINS COUNTY Albert Sidney "Sid" Newton Memorial Highway; Jenkins County; dedicate ....................................................................................................................SR 937 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544

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JOHNSON COUNTY Probate Court of Johnson County; authorize to charge a technology fee for civil case filed and criminal fine imposed .........................................................SB 344
JONES, DANA; addressed the Senate ...................................................................Page 711
JONESBORO, CITY OF Jonesboro, City of; $10,000 of assessed value of homestead for residents; provide homestead exemption .................................................................................HB 330
JUDGES Coweta Judicial Circuit; Waycross Judicial Circuit; provide additional judge ........................................................................................................................HB 742 Firearms; carrying weapons in unauthorized locations; change provisions.............HB 60
JUDGES OF THE PROBATE COURTS RETIREMENT FUND OF GEORGIA Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia; define certain terms; provisions.....................................................................................................HB 601
JUDICIAL CIRCUITS Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and Oconee Judicial Circuit; election of additional judges; change date ............................................................................HB 940 Coweta Judicial Circuit; Waycross Judicial Circuit; provide additional judge ........................................................................................................................HB 742 Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; salary supplements for judges; change provisions.................................................................................................................HB 953
JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; Georgia Judicial Retirement System; transfer service credit.................................................................................HB 477 Retirement and Pension; revise, modernize, correct errors and omissions in said title; Code Revision Commission ................................................................SB 339 Retirement and Pensions; ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations; change certain provisions ...................................................................HB 843
JURIES Courts; clarify information provided to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists..............................................................................HB 776 Courts; juries and grand juries; provisions ............................................................H..B 1078
JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS Crimes and Offenses; carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; change provisions ...................................................HB 826

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3175

Crimes and Offenses; crime of home invasion in the first degree to be class A designated felony and crime of home invasion in the second degree to be class B designated felony; provisions .................................................HB 770 Crimes and Offenses; strangulation as aggravated assault; add provisions ............HB 911 Criminal Procedure; provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation........................................................SB 187 Delinquency Proceedings; juvenile court; enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform ..................SB 365 Interstate Compact for Juveniles; enact..................................................................HB 898 Journey Ann Cowart Act; enact...............................................................................HB 923 Juvenile Code; revise and correct errors or omissions ............................................SB 364 Juvenile Justice, Department of; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ...................................................................... SB 69 Juvenile Proceedings; remove the exclusive jurisdiction of the superior courts over certain juvenile offenses ...................................................................... SB 362 Juvenile Proceedings; waiver of parental notification for abortion; provide for clear and convincing evidence as the proper standard of proof ...........SB 284 Retirement and Pension; revise, modernize, correct errors and omissions in said title; Code Revision Commission ................................................................SB 339
JUVENILES; INTERSTATE COMPACT; RETURN OF RUNAWAYS, ESCAPEES
Interstate Compact for Juveniles; enact..................................................................HB 898

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KENNESAW, CITY OF Kennesaw, City of; change provisions relating to corporate limits.......................H..B 1124
KINGSLAND, CITY OF Kingsland, City of; change certain provision relating to debts of district.............H..B 1086
KINGSTON, U.S. CONGRESSMAN JACK; addressed the Senate ...................P..age 710

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LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS Employment Security Law; provide for a civil penalty for employment misclassification ..................................................................................................... SB 402 Employment Security; benefits not paid to noncitizen who are not employed legally......................................................................................................... SB 2

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Employment Security; benefits; noncitizen who are not employed legally ............SB 245 Employment Security; definition of employment applicable to the "Employment Security Law"; provisions ................................................................SB 401 Employment Security; provide changes to the determination of eligibility for unemployment benefits ......................................................................................SB 227 Georgia Pregnant Workers Fairness Act; enact; provide for intent; definitions; notice of rights......................................................................................SB 417 Highways, Bridges and Ferries; require annual submission of State-wide Strategic Transportation progress report; provisions ..............................................HB 774 Labor and Industrial Relations; payment of wages by credit to prepaid debit card; provisions...............................................................................................HB 947 Labor and Industrial Relations; prohibit employers from requesting credit reports; exceptions ................................................................................................... SB 20 Labor; unemployment insurance and benefits; change certain provisions, processes, and procedures........................................................................................HB 714 Minimum Wage; provide for substantive and comprehensive reform of provisions regarding the minimum wage law..........................................................SB 314 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340 State Government; change certain processes and procedures affecting unemployment insurance .......................................................................................H..B 1027
LAND Ad valorem Tax; revised definition of forest land fair market value; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 755 Liability of Owners and Occupier of Land; codify the duty of a possessor of land to a trespasser against harm........................................................................ SB 125 Limited Liability of Certain Property Owners; revise definition of recreational purposes ...............................................................................................SB 127 Torts; define certain terms; emergency responder who is injured or killed in the line of duty; recover damages....................................................................... SB 413
LANIER COUNTY Lanier County; probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections................................HB 800 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
LAURENS COUNTY Public Property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities 12 counties ....................................... SR 868 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES Courts; clarify information provided to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists..............................................................................HB 776

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3177

Crimes and Offenses; create offense of murder in the second degree; change provisions relating to murder ...................................................................HB 1052 Crimes and Offenses; offense of murder in the second degree; create ...................HB 271 Crimes and Offenses; provide crime of cargo theft.................................................HB 749 Criminal Procedure; provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation........................................................SB 187 Criminal Procedure; require a procedure for enhancing witness identification accuracy; provide definitions ............................................................SB 355 DNA Sampling, Collection, and Analysis; persons arrested for felony offenses ....................................................................................................................SB 135 Evidence; privileged communication between law enforcement and peer counselors under certain circumstances; create.......................................................HB 872 Journey Ann Cowart Act; enact...............................................................................HB 923 Law Enforcement Agencies; develop policies addressing how peace officers shall negotiate their encounters with domesticated pet animals ................HB 803 Missing Children Information Center; provide missing child reports for foster children ..........................................................................................................SB 358 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340 Peace Officers; harmonize definitions; employed or appointed by the Department of Juvenile Justice regarding their duties ............................................SB 324 Public Order and Safety, Offenses Against; persons who are ineligible for weapons carry licenses; change provisions........................................................SB 161 Stacey Nicole English Act; aid in the location of missing persons; incapacitated due to medical conditions; establish................................................... SB 23 Theft; provide for the crime of refund fraud; penalties ...........................................SB 382 Veterans Court Divisions; create .............................................................................SB 320
LAWFUL PRESENCE WITHIN U.S.; VERIFICATION OF Lawful Presence Verification; professional licensing board; change certain provisions..................................................................................................HB 1051 Lawful Presence; provide certain affidavit for persons under 18 years of age to be executed after attaining the age of 18 ..................................................HB 125
LEE COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL Communication; Senator Don Balfour suspension....................................................P..a..g..e 9
LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM Retirement and Pensions; ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations; change certain provisions ...................................................................HB 843

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LIBERTY COUNTY Property Conveyance; authorizing 13 counties .......................................................SR 788 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
LIBRARIES, LIBRARIANS Public School Teachers; health insurance plans; revise coverage for employees of county and regional libraries .............................................................HB 490
LICENSE PLATES AND REGISTRATION License Plates; submission of a doctor's prescription; application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit ...............SB 298 Motor Vehicles; make temporary transporter license plates available to permit mechanics to test drive certain vehicles being serviced or repaired ............HB 566 Motor Vehicles; provide additional definition; acceptance of applications for registration not in compliance with federal emission standards ........................SB 392 Revenue and Taxation; change manner for determining fair market value of motor vehicles subject to tax; provide expiration period for temporary license plates; provisions .........................................................................................HB 729 Selling and Other Trade Practices; motor vehicles; custom design specifications; modify provisions ............................................................................SB 166 Special License Plates; add a special license plate supporting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy ..............................................................................HB 104 Special License Plates; adjust fund allocation for certain specialty wildlife license plates; provide new license plate for Grady Health Foundation ...............................................................................................................HB 881 Stacey Nicole English Act; aid in the location of missing persons; incapacitated due to medical conditions; establish .................................................. SB 23
LICENSES Alcoholic Beverages; permit fruit growers licensed as farm wineries obtain license authorizing production of distilled spirits and fortified wines pursuant to certain conditions ......................................................................HB 825 Banking and Finance; provide exemption to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements for employees of certain nonprofit corporations................HB 750 Financial Institutions; repeal Articles 4 and 4A; enact new Articles 4 and 4A; licenses; provisions ....................................................................................HB 982 Game and Fish; add Type I nonresident infant lifetime sportsman's license ......................................................................................................................HB 786 Game and Fish; provide full-time military personnel on active duty and dependents be considered residents of state for procuring certain hunting and fishing licenses.................................................................................................HB 740 Georgia Auctioneers Commission; eliminate authority to issue apprentice auctioneer licenses and remove any references to such licenses...........................H..B 1042

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Insurance; clarify persons under authority of Commissioner and subject to penalties under Title 33 .......................................................................................HB 840 Lawful Presence Verification; professional licensing board; change certain provisions..................................................................................................HB 1051 Motor Vehicles and Traffic; Class D license holder prohibited from driving a Class C motor vehicle on public roads, streets, or highways; revise time................................................................................................................HB 827 Safe Carry Protection Act; enact .............................................................................HB 875 Tobacco Products; manufacturers and importers; remove certain bonding requirements ............................................................................................................HB 887
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR CASEY CAGLE Addressed the Senate ............................................................................................... Page 2 Administered Oath of Office to Secretary of the Senate ......................................... Page 3 Communication; reappointed Senator Don Balfour to committees........................P...a.g..e.. 14 Communication; removed Senator Don Balfour from committees ........................P...a.g..e.. 10
LINCOLN COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544 Thomas Watson Cullars Memorial Highway; Lincoln County; dedicate ...............SR 920
LIVESTOCK; PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DISEASE Livestock; provide for regulation of importation of white-tailed deer from other states; breeding purposes ...................................................................... SB 230
LOANS Banking and Finance; provide exemption to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements for employees of certain nonprofit corporations................HB 750
LOCAL GOVERNMENT Alcoholic Beverages; allow local authorization and regulation of sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises on Sundays during the St. Patrick's Day holiday period ..............................................................................HB 784 Bonded Debt; population brackets and census; repeal certain provisions ..............HB 834 Contracts; impose requirements on certain contracts and purchases by local boards of education .........................................................................................SB 388 Counties; re-creation of a previously existing county merged into another county accomplished by law; number of counties limited ..................................... SR 273 County Law Libraries; receipt and disbursement of funds by counties having a population of 950,000; repeal and reserve Code section ..........................HB 536 Courts; to provide for a technology fee to be collected under certain circumstances...........................................................................................................SB 345 Development Authorities; change a definition; revision of public purpose; changes to general powers ....................................................................... SB 353

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Elections; counties utilize a chief executive officer and county commission form of government; nonpartisan elections.......................................... SB 95 Elections; population brackets and the census for approval of bonded debt; repeal certain provisions .................................................................................HB 400 Elementary and Secondary Education; provide local board of education and each charter school shall hold at least two public hearings on proposed budget......................................................................................................HB 886 Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; expand Georgia Reservoir Fund .........................................................................................................................HB 199 Health Care Facilities; county and hospital authorities revise provisions; "Senior Citizens Services Authorities Act"; enact ..................................................SB 302 Local Boards of Education; population provision prohibiting certain members from holding other offices; repeal............................................................HB 537 Local Government; authority to operate vehicles for hire equipped to transport passengers in wheelchair throughout state ...............................................SB 410 Local Government; define the area of operation of a development authority...................................................................................................................SB 228 Local Government; provide county may petition any municipality within county to annex unincorporated islands .................................................................HB 690 Local Government; provide for use of surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; provisions ..................................................................HB 960 Local Option Sales Tax; allow taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than 1 percent...................................................................................................................HB 153 Mobile Broadband Infrastructure Leads to Development (BILD) Act; enact .........................................................................................................................HB 176 Motor Vehicles; provide local authorities ability to regulate use of personal transportation vehicles on roadways and designated paths and lanes .........................................................................................................................HB 877 Municipalities; ante litem notice; provide the amount of damages sought .............HB 135 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340 Probation Services; provide for legislative findings and intent; provisions............HB 837 Public Officers; authorize counties and municipalities to provide by local law for district durational residency requirements ..................................................HB 436 Public Works Contracts; governmental entities and Department of Administrative Services; provide certain contracting and bidding requirements ............................................................................................................HB 362 Retirement and Pensions; disclosure of public records shall include local retirement systems; provide exemption ..................................................................HB 935 Sales and Use Tax; provide for the continuation of joint county and municipal tax ...........................................................................................................HB 719 State Board of Accountancy; provide transfer from Secretary of State to a division within the State Accounting Office.........................................................HB 291

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State Sales and Use Tax; applicability of exemption to local sales and use tax cap for a county that levied a tax for purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation; extend date .................................................H..B 1009 Theft; provide for the crime of refund fraud; penalties ...........................................SB 382 Urban Redevelopment Law; include blighted areas................................................HB 833 Urban Redevelopment Law; revise terminology from slums to pockets of blight....................................................................................................................SB 374 Water Resources; issuance of sludge land application permits; revise certain requirements................................................................................................HB 741
LOCUST GROVE, CITY OF Locust Grove, City of; provide for qualifications for office; provisions ..............H..B 1120
LOTTERY FOR EDUCATION Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machines; increase number of Class B machines operated at same location ...........................................................SB 317 General Assembly; provide for the proceeds of one/more lottery games to benefit military veterans ......................................................................................SR 528 Georgia Lottery Corporation; require to conduct/publish a biannual audit ............ SB 16 Georgia Lottery for Veterans; offer one and more games to benefit veterans; deposit proceeds into the general fund.....................................................SB 252 HOPE Chest Act; enact; require net proceeds equal at least 35 percent of lottery proceeds....................................................................................................... SB 373 Lottery for Education; allow winner of lottery prize to remain anonymous; 25 percent of prize to Lottery for Education Account ........................SB 214 Lottery Proceeds; require that net proceeds equal minimum percentages ..............SB 398 Postsecondary Education; Georgia Student Finance Commission; revise powers and duties ...................................................................................................HB 697 Revenue and Taxation; setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to courts; provisions.........................................................H..B 1000
LOWNDES COUNTY Governor Melvin Ernest Thompson Memorial Highway; Lowndes County; dedicate ....................................................................................................... SR 96 Lowndes County State Court; provide additional judge; provisions.......................HB 986
LUMPKIN COUNTY Judge William Jeffrey Lowe Memorial Intersection; Lumpkin County; dedicate ....................................................................................................................SR 379 Lumpkin County Water and Sewerage Authority; chairperson of board of commissioners; maintain position on the authority ............................................SB 393
LYNCH, ARTHUR; addressed the Senate...........................................................P..a..ge 1626

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MACON COUNTY Macon-Bibb County Water and Sewerage Authority Act; provide for the filling of vacancies in the membership................................................................... SB 366
MACON, CITY OF Macon Water Authority Act; change description of electoral districts.................H..B 1024 Macon, City of; Payne City, City of; Bibb County; change provisions relative to initial budgets .........................................................................................HB 571 Macon, City of; Payne City, City of; Bibb County; commissioners shall be eligible to participate in health care benefits; provide for certain purposes .................................................................................................................H..B 1133 Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority; change membership of authority..........................................................................................HB 896 Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority; define category IV poverty area .........................................................................................HB 410 Macon-Bibb County Community Improvement Districts Act; enact....................H..B 1097 Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority; provide for membership ....................H..B 1140 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
MADISON, CITY OF State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................H..R 1200
MAGISTRATE COURTS Bartow County; change the terms of court for the Superior Court; provide for redacted information in certain filings..................................................SB 386 Magistrate Courts; increase the fine amount for contempt of court........................SB 332 Theft; provide for the crime of refund fraud; penalties ...........................................SB 382
MAGISTRATES RETIREMENT FUND Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia; establish the maximum average final monthly compensation calculated in determining benefits.............................HB 292 Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia; provide part-time chief magistrates may become members of such fund .....................................................HB 646
MALT BEVERAGES Alcoholic Beverages; limited exceptions to the three-tier system for the distribution/sale....................................................................................................... SB 174 Alcoholic Beverages; malt beverages produced in private residences to be transported to other locations; allow certain quantities ...........................................HB 737 Alcoholic Beverages; provide for retail dealers/retail consumption dealers to offer samples; provide terms and conditions.......................................................SB 169

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Alcoholic Beverages; provide that local governing authorities may authorize retail dealers to conduct tasting events ....................................................SB 335
MANCHESTER, CITY OF Manchester, City of; provide staggered terms of office for members of governing authority .............................................................................................HB 912
MARIJUANA Medical Cannabis; continuing research into benefits to treat certain conditions; provisions..............................................................................................HB 885
MARTA (METROPOLITAN ATLANTA RAPID TRANSIT AUTHORITY) Mass Transportation; suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; repeal provisions.................................................................................................................HB 265 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965; revise ........................HB 264
MASS TRANSPORTATION Governor's Development Council; periodic submission of certain information by state, regional, and local transportation authorities ......................... SB 90 Highways, Bridges and Ferries; creation of transit authority within metropolitan areas; repeal population provision .....................................................HB 775 Mass Transportation; provide installation of safety markers on utility lines to provide adequate visual warning in use of private airstrips........................HB 494 Mass Transportation; suspension of restrictions on the use of annual proceeds from sales and use taxes by public transit authorities; repeal provisions.................................................................................................................HB 265 Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965; revise ........................HB 264
MCINTOSH COUNTY Board of Commissioners of McIntosh County; change the description of the commissioner districts ...................................................................................SB 420 Board of Education of McIntosh County; change description of the education districts ................................................................................................... SB 421 Public Property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities 12 counties ....................................... SR 868
MCRAE City of McRae-Helena; create and incorporate new municipality; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 967
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND MEDICAID Medicaid Care Management Organizations Credentialing; create Senate Study Committee........................................................................................S..R 1175

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Medicaid; changes to civil penalties for false or fraudulent claims; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 973 Social Services; prohibit expansion of Medicaid eligibility through increase in income threshold without prior legislative approval.............................HB 990
MENTAL HEALTH Behavioral Health and Developmental, Department of; changes to the powers and duties ................................................................................................... SB 349 Expense Allowance; provide certain boards and commissions receive same per diem as members of General Assembly...................................................HB 876 Firearms; carrying and possession for persons possessing valid weapons carry licenses; provide exemption from the application of certain laws .................SB 188 Georgia Civil Practice Act; governing discovery general provisions; electronically stored information.............................................................................SB 354 Health; provide that stabilization centers in rural counties; exempt from certificate of need requirements ..............................................................................SB 338 Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program; change a definition ................................ SB 207 Medicaid Care Management Organizations Act; require care management to approve credentialing applications ..................................................................... SB 403 Mental Health; authorize licensed professional counselor to perform certain acts; secure certification ............................................................................... SB 65 Mental Health; provide for authorization of ambulance personnel to transport certain mentally ill patients ..................................................................... SB 186 Psychiatric Advance Directive Act; provide competent adult to express his or her mental health care preferences ................................................................SB 371 Public Order and Safety, Offenses Against; persons who are ineligible for weapons carry licenses; change provisions........................................................SB 161 Safe Carry Protection Act; enact .............................................................................HB 875
MENTALLY RETARDED; HABILITATION Behavioral Health and Developmental, Department of; changes to the powers and duties ................................................................................................... SB 349 Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program; change a definition ................................ SB 207
MERIWETHER COUNTY Property Conveyance; authorizing 13 counties .......................................................SR 788 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
METTER, CITY OF Metter, City of; increase excise tax ......................................................................HB 1012
MILITARY AFFAIRS; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE State Defense Force; remove restrictions; public officers and employees; absent for service .................................................................................................... SB 208

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MILITARY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND VETERANS AFFAIRS Crimes and Offenses; certain veterans organizations may sell certain pull tab games of chance; define certain terms........................................................SB 272 Game and Fish; provide full-time military personnel on active duty and dependents be considered residents of state for procuring certain hunting and fishing licenses.................................................................................................HB 740 Georgia First Informer Broadcasters Act; provide planning for first informer broadcasters; definitions ...........................................................................SB 381 Returning Veterans Task Force; create; membership, duties ................................. SB 148 State Defense Force; remove restrictions; public officers and employees; absent for service .................................................................................................... SB 208 Taxation; provide redrawing census tracts shall not disqualify a designated military zone as a less developed area...................................................HB 791
MINORITY REPORTS Filed on SB 350 ................................................................................................... Page 657 Filed on HB 772................................................................................................. Page 2597 Filed on HB 990................................................................................................. Page 2287
MINORS Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act; enact; blind or visually impaired child; determine need for Braille instruction..........................SB 409 Crimes and Offenses; children who have been sexually exploited; provisions; create Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission .............................................................................................................SB 233 Crimes and Offenses; definitions; prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes and vapor products to minors; verification of age prior to sale...............................SB 347 Drivers' Licenses; prohibit persons convicted of felonies against victims who are minors from driving school and charter buses............................................ SB 84 Education; authorize local boards of education to adopt policies allowing for an inspirational message by students at student assemblies ..............................SB 289 Education; authorize school systems; provide instruction on history of traditional winter celebrations ................................................................................SB 283 Education; change the ages of mandatory education ............................................... SB 21 Education; determining eligibility ages for participation in educational programs shall be December ................................................................................... SB 22 Education; provide for residency of student in Department of Juvenile Justice may qualify for HOPE scholarships; without waiting 12 additional months......................................................................................................................SB 395 Education; provide no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act"; shall participate in sponsor interscholastic sport events conducted by any athletic association .................................................SB 343

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Education; provide no high school which receives funding under the "Quality Basic Education Act"; shall participate in/or sponsor interscholastic sport events conducted by any athletic association .........................SB 288 Education; raise the age of mandatory education from 16 to 17 .............................. SB 79 Education; revise the definition of Zell Miller Scholar...........................................SB 300 Education; tuition equalization grants, HOPE scholarships, and grants; revise certain definitions..........................................................................................SB 109 Elementary School Protection Act; enact ................................................................SB 138 General Assembly; provide by law for additional fees; Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund ..........................................................................SR 416 Georgia Child Support Commission; enact provisions; relating to child support and enforcement of child support orders ...................................................SB 282 Georgia Student Finance Authority; legislative findings; definitions; tuition grant assistance certain students attending Military Junior College of Georgia ................................................................................................................SB 262 Georgia's Pre-K Program; include at least 180 school days; eligible fouryear olds are served .................................................................................................. SB 43 Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act; provide for in-state tuition; University System of Georgia .............................SB 396 HOPE Scholarship; require local school systems to calculate; provide grade point average; eligibility ................................................................................SB 372 HOPE Scholarships; amount shall be accepted as full payment of tuition by University System of Georgia institutions..........................................................SB 107 HOPE; lower the minimum cumulative grade point average required for maintaining eligibility............................................................................................... SB 59 Identity Theft; security freezes for minors; provisions ...........................................HB 915 Interstate Compact for Juveniles; enact..................................................................HB 898 Juvenile Justice, Department of; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ...................................................................... SB 69 Juvenile Proceedings; waiver of parental notification for abortion; provide for clear and convincing evidence as the proper standard of proof ...........SB 284 Medical Assistance; provide for respiratory syncytial virus prophylaxis injections to infants................................................................................................. SB 217 Missing Children Information Center; provide missing child reports for foster children ..........................................................................................................SB 358 Parent Charter School Trigger Act; enact; petitions to convert charter schools to traditional public schools....................................................................... SB 162 Public School Disciplinary Tribunals; student may elect to have a disciplinary hearing before nonschool officials.......................................................SB 321 Quality Basic Education Act; deferments on certain assessments for limited-English proficient students..........................................................................SB 415 Rules of the Road; change the age of a child constituting child endangerment............................................................................................................ SB 58

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Social Services; provide that school personnel required to report child abuse shall be notified by child protective agency upon receipt of report and completion of investigation ..............................................................................HB 914 Student Codes of Conduct; unlawful possession of tobacco products on school ground...........................................................................................................SB 414 Technical College System of Georgia; authorize the General Assembly; limitations on the amount of tuition receiving lottery funded scholarships ............SR 184 Tobacco; alternative nicotine products and vapor products; provide regulation .................................................................................................................HB 251 Trial Proceedings; testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed circuit television and persons entitled to be present; repeal provisions ..................HB 804 Zell Miller Scholar; revise the definition ................................................................SB 111
MITCHELL COUNTY Mitchell County; board of elections and registration; create .................................HB 792
MONROE COUNTY Property Conveyance; authorizing 13 counties .......................................................SR 788 Public Property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities 12 counties ....................................... SR 868 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
MORGAN COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................H..R 1200
MORTGAGES, LIENS, AND SECURITY Banking and Finance; provide exemption to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements for employees of certain nonprofit corporations................HB 750 Crimes and Offenses; filing false liens or encumbrances against public employees; change provisions .................................................................................HB 985 Foreclosure; appraisal performed; deficiency judgment amount determinations..........................................................................................................SB 106 Foreclosure; general provisions; amend definition .................................................SB 123 Foreclosure; obtaining money judgments on obligations; provide certain requirements ............................................................................................................SB 126 Miscellaneous Liens; create a contractor's cause of action for unpaid work .........................................................................................................................SB 363 Mortgages, Liens, & Security; priorities between liens of mechanics/materialmen ...........................................................................................SB 269 Mortgages, Liens, and Security; hospital liens; change certain provisions.............SB 239 Motor Vehicles; provide certain fees included in liens upon abandoned vehicles ....................................................................................................................HB 878 Property; foreclosure of security deeds; revise provisions..................................... SB 108

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MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Ad valorem Tax; state and local title fees; revise provisions ...................................HB 80 Auto Insurance Verification Data Base; establish; procedures; definitions; disclosure of information.........................................................................................SB 118 Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; provide imposition of additional fine for reckless driving ...........................................................................................HB 870 Courts; clarify information provided to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists..............................................................................HB 776 Courts; provide for the collection of a fee to defray costs for using electronic citations ..................................................................................................HB 720 Criminal Procedure; provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation........................................................SB 187 Delinquency Proceedings; juvenile court; enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform ..................SB 365 Driver's Licenses; authorize Department of Driver Services to conduct certain tests of license applicants.............................................................................SB 323 Drivers' Licenses; prohibit persons convicted of felonies against victims who are minors from driving school and charter buses............................................ SB 84 Elections; Secretary of State; modify the training of certain election registrars and superintendents of elections ..............................................................SB 102 General Assembly; impose additional penalties or fees for reckless driving and provide allocation of fees to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund..............................................................................................................H..R 1183 Highways, Bridges and Ferries; require annual submission of State-wide Strategic Transportation progress report; provisions ..............................................HB 774 Homicide by Vehicle; increase the penalty .............................................................SB 116 Income Tax Credit; provide purchasers of alternative fuel heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicles..............................................................................................HB 348 Insurance; prohibit solicitation, release, or sale of automobile accident information ..............................................................................................................HB 828 License Plates; submission of a doctor's prescription; application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit ...............SB 298 Licenses; provide Class E and Class F drivers' license free of charge to qualified volunteer firefighters .................................................................................HB 88 Motor Vehicle; remove evidence of approved deferred action status from the list of available documents; temporary driver's license or permit .....................SB 404 Motor Vehicles and Traffic; Class D license holder prohibited from driving a Class C motor vehicle on public roads, streets, or highways; revise time................................................................................................................HB 827 Motor Vehicles and Traffic; provide for procedure for passing sanitation vehicles ....................................................................................................................HB 762 Motor Vehicles; authorized to receive registration records; add certain persons .....................................................................................................................HB 296

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Motor Vehicles; create a new class of motor vehicles; autonomous vehicles; definitions; requirements to operate .........................................................SB 369 Motor Vehicles; failure to use safety belts may be considered evidence of causation and negligence.....................................................................................SB 379 Motor Vehicles; make temporary transporter license plates available to permit mechanics to test drive certain vehicles being serviced or repaired ............HB 566 Motor Vehicles; provide additional definition; acceptance of applications for registration not in compliance with federal emission standards ........................SB 392 Motor Vehicles; provide certain fees included in liens upon abandoned vehicles ....................................................................................................................HB 878 Motor Vehicles; provide local authorities ability to regulate use of personal transportation vehicles on roadways and designated paths and lanes .........................................................................................................................HB 877 Motor Vehicles; require tire chains to travel on a road declared as a limited access road due to inclement weather conditions; expand classification of vehicles..........................................................................................HB 753 Motorcycles; handlebars; repeal certain provisions ...............................................SB 407 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340 Revenue and Taxation; change manner for determining fair market value of motor vehicles subject to tax; provide expiration period for temporary license plates; provisions .........................................................................................HB 729 Rules of the Road; change the age of a child constituting child endangerment............................................................................................................ SB 58 Rules of the Road; driving under the influence; convicted for second time; change age of a child constituting child endangerment ................................. SB 18 Rules of the Road; failure to properly secure a load on a motor vehicle; increase the penalties ...............................................................................................SB 124 Rules of the Road; prohibit the use of telecommunications devices for oral communications; unless hands-free communication device; exceptions ................................................................................................................SB 110 Safety Belts; modify definition of the term "passenger vehicle" to which the safety belt law applies........................................................................................HB 365 Selling and Other Trade Practices; motor vehicles; custom design specifications; modify provisions ............................................................................SB 166 Special License Plates; add a special license plate supporting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy ..............................................................................HB 104 Special License Plates; adjust fund allocation for certain specialty wildlife license plates; provide new license plate for Grady Health Foundation ...............................................................................................................HB 881 Speed Restrictions; impeding traffic flow and minimum speed in lefthand lanes; modify provisions .................................................................................HB 459

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Stacey Nicole English Act; aid in the location of missing persons; incapacitated due to medical conditions; establish .................................................. SB 23 State Road and Tollway Authority; authorize motorcycles to operate in toll lanes/toll roads without payment of a toll .........................................................SB 196 Traffic Offenses; DUI; first time conviction; require ignition interlock device ....................................................................................................................... SB 15 Veterans Court Divisions; create .............................................................................SB 320
MUNICIPALITIES Local Government; provide county may petition any municipality within county to annex unincorporated islands .................................................................HB 690 Local Government; provide for use of surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; provisions ..................................................................HB 960 Motor Vehicles; provide local authorities ability to regulate use of personal transportation vehicles on roadways and designated paths and lanes .........................................................................................................................HB 877 Municipalities; ante litem notice; provide the amount of damages sought .............HB 135 Probation Services; provide for legislative findings and intent; provisions............HB 837 Public Officers; authorize counties and municipalities to provide by local law for district durational residency requirements ..................................................HB 436 Sales and Use Tax; provide for the continuation of joint county and municipal tax ...........................................................................................................HB 719 Theft; provide for the crime of refund fraud; penalties ...........................................SB 382
MURRAY COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544

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NATURAL GAS Congress; encouraged to establish national energy policy to strengthen access to and removal of impediment to domestic sources of energy...................H..R 1158
NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF Natural Resources Department; establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on the hazardous site inventory..............................................................SB 333 Natural Resources, Department of; establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date...........................................................................................................................HB 904 Natural Resources; provide flexibility for establishing watershed protection standards ................................................................................................ SB 299 Waste Management; hazardous waste sites; enrollment, participation, administration; revise provisions.............................................................................SB 176

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NEWTON COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS Banking and Finance; provide exemption to mortgage loan originator licensing requirements for employees of certain nonprofit corporations................HB 750 Corporations, Partnership and Associations; there shall not be a penalty; member of U.S. armed forces and national guard; annual registration ..................SB 244 Elementary and Secondary Education; require members of governing boards of nonprofit organizations which are charter petitioners and charter schools to participate in governance training ..............................................HB 405
NONRESIDENTS Lawful Presence Verification; professional licensing board; change certain provisions..................................................................................................HB 1051 Lawful Presence; provide certain affidavit for persons under 18 years of age to be executed after attaining the age of 18 ..................................................HB 125
NUCLEAR ENERGY Congress; encouraged to establish national energy policy to strengthen access to and removal of impediment to domestic sources of energy...................H..R 1158
NURSES Evidence; disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care providers ..................................................................................................................SB 342 Nurses; mandatory reporting; require.......................................................................HB 50 Nurses; require mandatory reporting: of other nurses who may have violated licensing or other requirements .................................................................. SB 13 Physicians; authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists or nurses; vaccine protocol agreements ........................................................................ SB 85 Professions and Businesses; provide definition for "psychological testing" .....................................................................................................................SB 211 Registered Professional Nurses; provide continuing competency requirements as a requirement for license renewal ................................................. SB 10 Tuition Equalization Grants; private colleges and universities; nursing; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 293

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OAK PARK, CITY OF Oak Park, City of; provide for new charter ...........................................................H..B 1022

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OATH OF OFFICE Cook, David A.; Secretary of the Senate ................................................................. Page 4 Thompson, Bruce; Senator......................................................................................P. age 12
OBSCENITY Invasions of Privacy; prohibit transmission of photography or video depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult under certain circumstances...........................................................................................................HB 838
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS Professions and Businesses; provide definition for "psychological testing" .....................................................................................................................SB 211
OCONEE COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
OCONEE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit and Oconee Judicial Circuit; election of additional judges; change date ............................................................................HB 940
ORCHARD HILL VILLAGE, CITY OF Orchard Hill, City of; provide new charter............................................................H..B 1147

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PARDONS AND PAROLES Delinquency Proceedings; juvenile court; enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform ..................SB 365
PARENT AND CHILD Delinquency Proceedings; juvenile court; enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform ..................SB 365 Juvenile Code; revise and correct errors or omissions ............................................SB 364 Social Services; provide that school personnel required to report child abuse shall be notified by child protective agency upon receipt of report and completion of investigation ..............................................................................HB 914
PARKS, HISTORIC AREAS, MEMORIALS, AND RECREATION Jekyll Island-State Park Authority; powers and responsibilities; revise .................HB 715 Special License Plates; add a special license plate supporting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy ..............................................................................HB 104 State Park Authority; revise the powers and responsibilities ................................. SB 296

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PAUL, JEFF; recited the Declaration of Independence .........................................P..age 142
PAULDING COUNTY Kip Klein Memorial Highway; Paulding County; dedicate ................................. SR 1018 Pleasant Eugene Holt Memorial Highway; Paulding/Carroll County; dedicate ....................................................................................................................SR 579
PAYNE CITY Macon, City of; Payne City, City of; Bibb County; change provisions relative to initial budgets .........................................................................................HB 571 Macon, City of; Payne City, City of; Bibb County; commissioners shall be eligible to participate in health care benefits; provide for certain purposes .................................................................................................................H..B 1133 Payne City; abolish ................................................................................................... SB 28
PEACE OFFICERS ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; amend definition; certified peace officers; conjunction with operation of public airport; membership.............. SB 52 Retirement and Pension; revise, modernize, correct errors and omissions in said title; Code Revision Commission ................................................................SB 339 Retirement and Pensions; change required contributions to receive service credit ............................................................................................................HB 974
PEACE OFFICERS; EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING Crimes and Offenses; strangulation as aggravated assault; add provisions ............HB 911 Peace Officers; harmonize definitions; employed or appointed by the Department of Juvenile Justice regarding their duties ............................................SB 324
PEACH COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
PECO, TROY; recognized by the Senate ...............................................................P. age 733
PENAL INSTITUTIONS Courts; clarify information provided to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists..............................................................................HB 776 Crimes and Offenses; create offense of murder in the second degree; change provisions relating to murder ...................................................................HB 1052 Crimes and Offenses; offense of murder in the second degree; create ...................HB 271 Delinquency Proceedings; juvenile court; enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform ..................SB 365 Drivers' Licenses; prohibit persons convicted of felonies against victims who are minors from driving school and charter buses............................................ SB 84 Incarcerated Persons: place of residence; prior to arrest ......................................... SB 35

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Incarcerated Persons; place of residence; prior to arrest ......................................... SB 19 Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program; change a definition ................................ SB 207 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340 Probation Services; provide for legislative findings and intent; provisions............HB 837
PERSONAL CARE HOMES Local Governments; air facilities; clarify which type of interests in real property may be subject to ad valorem taxation......................................................HB 399
PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES Controlled Substances; revise the definition of "prescriber" and "dispenser" ...............................................................................................................SB 134 Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law; enact ..........................................................HB 965 Juvenile Justice, Department of; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ...................................................................... SB 69 Pharmacists and Pharmacies; define certain terms; provide substitutions of interchangeable biological products................................................................... SB 370 Pharmacists and Pharmacies; revise the definition of "security paper" ..................SB 132 Pharmacy Benefits Managers; define certain terms; use of maximum allowable cost pricing; impose certain requirements; enforcement ........................SB 408 Physicians; authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists or nurses; vaccine protocol agreements ........................................................................ SB 85 Public Health, Department of; establish Alzheimer's Disease Registry..................HB 966
PHYSICAL THERAPISTS Professions and Businesses; provide definition for "psychological testing" .....................................................................................................................SB 211
PHYSICIANS, PHYSICIANS ASSISTANTS, AND RESPIRATORY CARE Abortion; change certain provisions relating to criminal abortion........................... SB 37 Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; delegation of authority to order radiographic imaging tests; revise provisions .......................................................... SB 94 Controlled Substances Therapeutic Relief Act; repeal provisions; use of marijuana for treatment of cancer and glaucoma ....................................................SB 432 Education; authorize public and private schools to stock a supply of autoinjectable epinephrine..............................................................................................SB 195 Evidence; disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care providers ..................................................................................................................SB 342 Medical Cannabis; continuing research into benefits to treat certain conditions; provisions..............................................................................................HB 885 Medical Scholarships; revise provisions relating to scholarships and loans...........HB 998 Physician Assistants; authorize a physician to delegate a physician assistant the authority to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances....................SB 268

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3195

Physicians; authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists or nurses; vaccine protocol agreements ........................................................................ SB 85 Professions and Businesses; provide definition for "psychological testing" .....................................................................................................................SB 211 State Taxable Net Income; provide limited deduction for certain medical core clerkships ........................................................................................................HB 922
PIKE COUNTY Pike County; board of commissioners; change description of districts ..................HB 666
PITTS State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................H..R 1200
POLK COUNTY Polk County Water Authority; change certain provisions relating to appointment, taking of office, and terms of office of members ..............................HB 631 Polk County; board of commissioners of roads and revenue; revise place of board meeting; provisions..........................................................................HB 867
POOLER, CITY OF Pooler, City of; provide nonbinding referendum...................................................H..B 1143
PORT WENTWORTH, CITY OF Port Wentworth, City of; change compensation of mayor and council ................H..B 1118 Port Wentworth, City of; change corporate boundaries ........................................H..B 1116 Port Wentworth, City of; change penalties imposed by municipal court..............H..B 1117 Port Wentworth, City of; provide nonbinding referendum ..................................HB 1142
PORTERDALE, CITY OF Porterdale, City of; provide for certain appropriations; provisions.........................HB 901
PORTS AUTHORITY, GEORGIA Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act; enact ...............................SB 255
POWDER SPRINGS, CITY OF Powder Springs, City of; provide annexation of certain property.........................H..B 1144
PRIVATE DETECTIVE AND PRIVATE SECURITY BUSINESSES Firearms; authorize persons between the ages of 18 and 21 to carry under certain circumstances; provide issuance of a permit ................................................ SB 74
PROBATE COURTS Dog Ownership; allow local governments to confer dog control authority upon multiple individuals ........................................................................................SB 290

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Probate Courts; clerk's authority to act on uncontested matters; repeal a population provision ................................................................................................SB 341
PROBATION Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program; change a definition ................................ SB 207 Probation Services; provide for legislative findings and intent; provisions............HB 837
PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS
Professional Counselors; revise definitions relating to marriage and family therapy..........................................................................................................SB 128
PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES Abortion; change certain provisions relating to criminal abortion........................... SB 37 Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; delegation of authority to order radiographic imaging tests; revise provisions .......................................................... SB 94 Barbers; provide fines imposed by State Board of Barbers for certain violations; not exceed certain specified amounts ....................................................SB 337 Chiropractors; revise the definition of the practice of chiropractic.........................SB 261 Controlled Substances Therapeutic Relief Act; repeal provisions; use of marijuana for treatment of cancer and glaucoma ....................................................SB 432 Cosmetologists; lower the minimum age requirement; provide fines imposed by State Board of Cosmetology; not exceed certain specified amounts....................................................................................................................SB 336 Cosmetologists; modify the requirements for continuing education ....................... SB 64 Education; authorize public and private schools to stock a supply of autoinjectable epinephrine..............................................................................................SB 195 Electrical Contractor Class II; provide that a person licensed may perform low-voltage contracting without obtaining a state-wide Low-voltage Contractor Class...................................................................................................... SB 294 Evidence; disclosure of a person's HIV status to certain health care providers ..................................................................................................................SB 342 Firearms; authorize persons between the ages of 18 and 21 to carry under certain circumstances; provide issuance of a permit ................................................ SB 74 Firearms; regulate the sale, use and possession in this state .................................. SB 101 Food Service Establishments; certain nonprofit charitable entities from regulation; exempt ..................................................................................................HB 778 Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency; create.................................................SB 291 Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; appointment of an executive director.................................................................................................... SB 129 Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission; revise the method of appointments............................................................................................................SB 153

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3197

Georgia Auctioneers Commission; eliminate authority to issue apprentice auctioneer licenses and remove any references to such licenses...........................H..B 1042 Lawful Presence Verification; professional licensing board; change certain provisions..................................................................................................HB 1051 Licenses; provide Class E and Class F drivers' license free of charge to qualified volunteer firefighters .................................................................................HB 88 Medical Cannabis; continuing research into benefits to treat certain conditions; provisions..............................................................................................HB 885 Medical Scholarships; revise provisions relating to scholarships and loans...........HB 998 Nurses; mandatory reporting; require.......................................................................HB 50 Nurses; require mandatory reporting: of other nurses who may have violated licensing or other requirements .................................................................. SB 13 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340 Physician Assistants; authorize a physician to delegate a physician assistant the authority to prescribe Schedule II controlled substances....................SB 268 Physicians; authorize the administration of vaccines by pharmacists or nurses; vaccine protocol agreements ........................................................................ SB 85 Professional Counselors; revise definitions relating to marriage and family therapy..........................................................................................................SB 128 Professions and Businesses; change the expiration and renewal dates for certain licenses and certificates issued by certain professional licensing boards.......................................................................................................................SB 205 Professions and Businesses; license requirements for low-voltage electrical contracting................................................................................................SB 265 Professions and Businesses; provide definition for "psychological testing" .....................................................................................................................SB 211 Registered Professional Nurses; provide continuing competency requirements as a requirement for license renewal ................................................. SB 10 State Board of Accountancy; provide transfer from Secretary of State to a division within the State Accounting Office.........................................................HB 291 State Construction Industry Licensing Board; require; provide for reciprocity with other states; licensing of electrical contractors .............................SB 246 State Taxable Net Income; provide limited deduction for certain medical core clerkships ........................................................................................................HB 922
PROPERTY "Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act"; provide for presumption of abandonment of gift cards, that remain unclaimed one year after issuance............SB 190 Ad valorem Tax; private interests in property owned by University System of Georgia operated by private party; provide exemption..........................HB 788 Ad valorem Tax; property; change definition of fair market value.........................HB 954

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Ad valorem Tax; provide use of certain property for collection and conversion of solar energy shall not constitute breach of conservation use covenants ...........................................................................................................HB 757 Ad valorem Tax; revised definition of forest land fair market value; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 755 American Indian Tribes of Georgia; recognized legitimate tribes; remove certain information..................................................................................................HB 203 Civil Practice; four-year statute of limitations for actions involving removal of timber from the property of another; provisions ..................................HB 790 Condominium Associations; standing to participate in litigation under certain circumstances; clarify provisions ................................................................HB 820 Condominiums; change amount permissible as a special assessment fee...............HB 854 Crimes and Offenses; crime of home invasion in the first degree to be class A designated felony and crime of home invasion in the second degree to be class B designated felony; provisions .................................................HB 770 Crimes and Offenses; criminal damage to property in second degree; include security cameras........................................................................................... SB 53 Crimes and Offenses; filing false liens or encumbrances against public employees; change provisions .................................................................................HB 985 Fireworks; authorize possession and transportation of consumer fireworks and authorize the sale; local governing authority of municipalities/counties ............................................................................................SB 229 Foreclosure; appraisal performed; deficiency judgment amount determinations..........................................................................................................SB 106 Foreclosure; general provisions; amend definition .................................................SB 123 Foreclosure; obtaining money judgments on obligations; provide certain requirements ............................................................................................................SB 126 Georgia Legacy Program; create; conservation funding mechanisms; operation ..................................................................................................................SB 210 Miscellaneous Liens; create a contractor's cause of action for unpaid work .........................................................................................................................SB 363 Mortgages, Liens, & Security; priorities between liens of mechanics/materialmen ...........................................................................................SB 269 Mortgages, Liens, and Security; hospital liens; change certain provisions.............SB 239 Motor Vehicles; provide certain fees included in liens upon abandoned vehicles ....................................................................................................................HB 878 Property; authorize leasing of certain state owned real property in Chatham County ...................................................................................................HR 1524 Property; foreclosure of security deeds; revise provisions..................................... SB 108 Property; purchaser of condominium development at a foreclosure take title subject to a lien.................................................................................................. SB 56 Sales and Use Tax; sale or use of tangible personal property to certain nonprofit health centers; provide exemption for a limited period of time ..............HB 969

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3199

State Properties Code; conveyance of state property and consideration of conveyances by General Assembly; modify provisions ....................................HB 495 Tax; amount payable for property at redemption; change provisions......................HB 69 Uniform Rule Against Perpetuities; validity of nonvested property interest/power of appointment; provisions ..............................................................SB 159 Yonah Band of Cherokees; officially recognize as an American Indian Tribe of Georgia .................................................................................................... SB 221
PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS District attorney; increase active-status member of State Bar of Georgia from three to seven years.......................................................................................H..R 1161 License Plates; submission of a doctor's prescription; application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit ...............SB 298
PSYCHOLOGISTS Professions and Businesses; provide definition for "psychological testing" .....................................................................................................................SB 211
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, OFFENSES AGAINST Crimes and Offenses; filing false liens or encumbrances against public employees; change provisions .................................................................................HB 985 Interstate Cooperation; provide for delegation from the State of Georgia to certain conventions ..............................................................................................SB 206
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE Community Health, Department of; required to study and identify options for Medicaid reform....................................................................................SB 163 Community Health, Department; authorize to approve medical-legal partnership; Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness ........................SB 352 Medicaid; changes to civil penalties for false or fraudulent claims; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 973 Medical Assistance; authorization of appropriations; federal financial participation for medical assistance payments; Medicaid ...................................... SB 308 Medical Assistance; authorization of appropriations; federal financial participation for medical assistance payments; Medicaid ...................................... SB 433 Medical Assistance; provide for respiratory syncytial virus prophylaxis injections to infants................................................................................................. SB 217 Public Assistance; provide drug testing for applicants and recipients of food stamps or TANF benefits upon reasonable suspicion of drug use ..................HB 772 Public Assistance; provide for a pilot program; smart cards for Medicaid program recipients .................................................................................................. SB 220

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Public Assistance; provide for the authorization of appropriations; obtaining federal financial participation for medical assistance payments; Medicaid ..................................................................................................................SB 295 Social Services; prohibit expansion of Medicaid eligibility through increase in income threshold without prior legislative approval.............................HB 990 Temporary Assistance; prohibit use of electronic benefit transfer cards in certain retail establishments ................................................................................HB 138
PUBLIC CONTRACTS Public Works Contracts; governmental entities and Department of Administrative Services; provide certain contracting and bidding requirements ............................................................................................................HB 362
PUBLIC HEALTH AND MORALS, OFFENSES AGAINST Abortion; change certain provisions relating to criminal abortion........................... SB 37 Crimes and Offenses; certain veterans organizations may sell certain pull tab games of chance; define certain terms........................................................SB 272 Crimes and Offenses; cruelty to animals and aggravated cruelty to animals; change provisions......................................................................................HB 863 Crimes and Offenses; definitions; prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes and vapor products to minors; verification of age prior to sale...............................SB 347 Health; provide that stabilization centers in rural counties; exempt from certificate of need requirements ..............................................................................SB 338 Rules of the Road; change the age of a child constituting child endangerment............................................................................................................ SB 58 Safe Carry Protection Act; enact .............................................................................HB 875 Tobacco; alternative nicotine products and vapor products; provide regulation .................................................................................................................HB 251
PUBLIC HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF Courts; clarify information provided to compile state-wide master jury lists and county master jury lists..............................................................................HB 776 Evidence; professional forestry; Department of Public Health; AIDS; provisions....................................................................................................................HB 3 Public Health, Department of; establish Alzheimer's Disease Registry..................HB 966
PUBLIC LAWSUITS Preservation of Religious Freedom Act.................................................................. SB 377
PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES "Stevenson-Gibson Act"; definitions..................................................................... SB 119 Ad valorem Tax; revise a definition; provide certain information to be given to taxpayers upon request ..............................................................................SB 293 Autism; provide for certain insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders; definitions; limitations; premium cap .....................................................SB 397

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3201

Ava's Law; provide definitions; certain insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders .................................................................................................. SB 191 Board of Community Health; require to contract with at least two vendors to provide health insurance benefits under state employee's health insurance ..................................................................................................................SB 328 Capitol Arts Standards Commission; designation of areas within capitol museum; Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas ..............................SB 274 Community Health, Board of; prohibit persons having certain conflicts of interest from serving on board ............................................................................HB 913 Community Health, Department of; provide pilot program; coverage for bariatric surgical procedures....................................................................................HB 511 Coroners; property of value of the deceased shall not be converted to the coroner and medical examiner's personal use....................................................SB 383 Expense Allowance; provide certain boards and commissions receive same per diem as members of General Assembly...................................................HB 876 Expense Allowance; provide certain boards and commissions receive same per diem as members of General Assembly...................................................HB 876 Georgia Emergency 9-1-1 Support Authority; create .............................................SB 144 Georgia World Congress Center Authority; provide benefit programs to its officers, employees, and other agents ................................................................HB 246 Indemnification of State Officers and Employees; adjustment and approval of legal fees and other expenses by the General Assembly......................SB 400 Insurance; provide definitions; prohibit coverage of certain abortions through certain qualified health plans ...................................................................... SB 98 Interstate Cooperation; provide for delegation from the State of Georgia to certain conventions ..............................................................................................SB 206 Interstate Cooperation; provide for delegation from the State of Georgia to certain conventions ..............................................................................................SB 206 J. Calvin Hill, Jr., Act; enact....................................................................................HB 731 Local Boards of Education; interventions determined by State Board of Education; school board member removal proceedings..........................................SB 271 Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions; change the eligibility to be a member of a commission ............................................................SB 367 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340 Peace Officers; harmonize definitions; employed or appointed by the Department of Juvenile Justice regarding their duties ............................................SB 324 Private Colleges and Universities Authority; authorize the authority to meet by teleconference and other methods permitted by law ................................ SB 326 Public Officers; authorize counties and municipalities to provide by local law for district durational residency requirements ..................................................HB 436 Public Officers; provide automatic fee adjustment in cases where funds are not appropriated in certain amounts for specified purposes ..............................HB 127

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State Board of Accountancy; provide transfer from Secretary of State to a division within the State Accounting Office.........................................................HB 291 State Employees Health Insurance Plan; define a certain term ...............................SB 164 State Employees; require a high deductible health care plan with health savings account; offered as an option..................................................................... SB 281 State Prosecutor, Office of; establish; manner of appointment, term of office, duties, powers...............................................................................................SB 405 Whistleblower Hotline Commission; provide; definitions; methods for the anonymous reporting of complaints and information of fraud..........................SB 316
PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY, OFFENSES AGAINST Brady Law Regulations; prohibit the purchase and sale of hand guns and long guns on state property...............................................................................SB 219 Crimes and Offenses; carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; change provisions ...................................................HB 826 Crimes and Offenses; crime of home invasion in the first degree to be class A designated felony and crime of home invasion in the second degree to be class B designated felony; provisions .................................................HB 770 Crimes and Offenses; define parameters for the use of unmanned aircraft in surveillance activities by private persons and law enforcement officers ............SB 200 Crimes and Offenses; discharging a gun or pistol near public highway or street; change provisions..........................................................................................HB 773 Crimes and Offenses; offense of murder in the second degree; create ...................HB 271 Elementary School Protection Act; enact ................................................................SB 138 Firearms; authorize persons between the ages of 18 and 21 to carry under certain circumstances; provide issuance of a permit ................................................ SB 74 Firearms; carrying and possession for persons possessing valid weapons carry licenses; provide exemption from the application of certain laws .................SB 188 Firearms; provide that information relating to persons issued weapons carry licenses shall be confidential ..........................................................................SB 197 Firearms; regulate the sale, use and possession in this state .................................. SB 101 Gun Buy-Back Program; no public funds shall be expended by the state ..............SB 198 Invasions of Privacy; prohibit transmission of photography or video depicting nudity or sexually explicit conduct of an adult under certain circumstances...........................................................................................................HB 838 Offenses Against Public Order and Safety; define certain terms; prohibit possession of an assault weapon..............................................................................SB 146 Offenses Against Public Order and Safety; firearm; federal law and regulation; provisions ............................................................................................... SB 88 Peace Officers; harmonize definitions; employed or appointed by the Department of Juvenile Justice regarding their duties ............................................SB 324 Public Order and Safety, Offenses Against; persons who are ineligible for weapons carry licenses; change provisions........................................................SB 161

INDEX

3203

Public Order and Safety; prohibit possession of assault weapon; provide penalties .................................................................................................................... SB 33 Public Order and Safety; unlawful for mentally incompetent person to possess a handgun; penalties .................................................................................... SB 34 Safe Carry Protection Act; enact .............................................................................HB 512
PUBLIC PROPERTY Property; authorize leasing of certain state owned real property in Chatham County ...................................................................................................HR 1524 State Properties Code; conveyance of state property and consideration of conveyances by General Assembly; modify provisions ....................................HB 495
PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS STANDARDS Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change the definition of the term firefighter; creditable service...................................................................................SB 235 Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System; increase the total percentage of investments; real estate investments .................................................SB 180 Public Retirement Systems Standards Law; definition of annual required contribution; change references...............................................................................HB 761
PUBLIC UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION Expense Allowance; provide certain boards and commissions receive same per diem as members of General Assembly...................................................HB 876 Georgia Emergency 9-1-1 Support Authority; create .............................................SB 144 Highways, Bridges and Ferries; creation of transit authority within metropolitan areas; repeal population provision .....................................................HB 775 Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding; create......................................................................................................................H..R 1573 Local Government; provide for use of surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; provisions ..................................................................HB 960 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340 State Sales and Use Tax; applicability of exemption to local sales and use tax cap for a county that levied a tax for purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation; extend date .........................................................H..B 1009 The Georgia Cogeneration and Distributed Generation Act of 2001; provisions.................................................................................................................. SB 51

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QUITMAN COUNTY Quitman County; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections ........................HB 738

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R
RABUN COUNTY Property Conveyance; authorizing 13 counties .......................................................SR 788 State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................H..R 1200
RANDOLPH COUNTY Randolph County; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections.......................HB 710 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
RAY, JUDGE WILLIAM M., II Thompson, Bruce, District 14; administered Oath of Office................................. Page 12
REAPPORTIONMENT Citizens' Redistricting Commission; create; membership; duties ...........................SB 152 Citizens' Redistricting Commission; establishment ...............................................SR 222
REGULATION AND LICENSURE OF PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS Pharmacy Benefits Managers; define certain terms; use of maximum allowable cost pricing; impose certain requirements; enforcement ........................SB 408
RELIGION Firearms; carrying weapons in unauthorized locations; change provisions.............HB 60 State Government; authorize placement of monument of religious liberty ............HB 702
RESOLUTIONS; PRIVILEGED; EXPRESSING SENTIMENTS OF SENATE Advance Directive for Health Care; urge adult citizens; appoint health care agent; treatment preferences ............................................................................SR 413 2013 Child Fatality Review Committee of the Year; recognize .............................SR 961 2013-2014 Superintendent's Student Advisory Council; recognize......................S..R 1269 2014 Senate Aides and Senate Academic Aides; commend ................................ SR 1119 24-7 Alcohol Sobriety Program; create Senate Study Committee ........................S..R 1228 Georgia Airport Authority; 2nd Annual Legislative Fly-In; recognize February 19, 2014 ................................................................................................... SR 950 4-H Day; recognize February 24, 2014 .................................................................. SR 815 61st Annual Tucker Day; recognize May 10, 2014...............................................S..R 1063 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's 106th Anniversary; celebrate ................SR 990 Adams, Jr., Floyd; condolences...............................................................................SR 877 Adams, Tayler R.; commend ...................................................................................SR 916 Akin, Christopher Clark; recognize...................................................................... SR 1091 Akins, James Zachary; commend ............................................................................SR 858 Allen, Cassandra; commend ....................................................................................SR 914 Allen, Jacob; recognize..........................................................................................S..R 1235

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3205

Allen, Michael Reed; recognize ..............................................................................SR 963 Alliance for Healthier Generation; recognize........................................................S..R 1199 Alpha Gamma Rho Day; recognize March 12, 2014 ............................................S..R 1098 Alpha Phi Alpha Day; recognize February 20.........................................................SR 839 "Alton Russell, The Georgia Tale Teller"; recognize..............................................SR 895 Alzheimer's Awareness Day; recognize February 13, 2014................................... SR 948 American Red Cross of Georgia; commend............................................................SR 764 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Day; recognize March 12, 2014........S..R 1145 Anesthesiology Assistants of Georgia; recognize .................................................S..R 1010 Angel, Donna; commend .........................................................................................SR 939 Annual Cordele-Crisp County Fish Fry; recognize...............................................S..R 1047 Apple Day; recognize February 20, 2014................................................................SR 985 Aquinas High School Football Team and Coach James Leonard; recognize ........ SR 988 Armstrong Day; recognize January 22, 2014 ..........................................................SR 753 Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG); commend.....................SR 824 Atlanta Science Festival Week; recognize March 22-29, 2014 ............................S..R 1196 Atrial Fibrillation Day; recognize May 14, 2014 ..................................................S..R 1178 Autism Spectrum Disorders; request screening........................................................ SR 20 Ava's Law Day; recognize February 4, 2014 ..........................................................SR 835 Ayeni, Aduraseyi; commend .................................................................................S..R 1003 Banks County Leopards Wrestling Team; recognize ............................................S..R 1149 Banks, Deacon James; condolences ..................................................................... SR 1028 Barnhill, John Elemuel; recognize.........................................................................S..R 1116 Barrow County; recognize ....................................................................................S..R 1019 Barrow, Pastor Harry H.; recognize ..................................................................... SR 1174 Bartow County Chamber of Commerce; 125th anniversary; recognize ...............S..R 1095 Bartow County Chamber of Commerce; recognize ..............................................S..R 1221 Beers, Agnes; recognize ........................................................................................S..R 1220 Bell, Gregory Allen; recognize..............................................................................S..R 1073 Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012; encourage the repeal or amendment................................................................................................SR 747 Birkhead, Zachary Grayson; recognize ................................................................ SR 1089 Blom, Emily; commend.........................................................................................S..R 1006 Board of Regents; encouraged to provide programmatic assistance to students who are foster care and unaccompanied homeless youth..........................SR 992 Bobby Cox Day; recognize February 10, 2014 .......................................................SR 776 Bolt, Ms. Cassandra; recognize .............................................................................S..R 1250 BOMA Day; recognize February 25, 2014 ...........................................................S..R 1015 Bone, Bailee; recognize .........................................................................................S..R 1128 Bone, Sydni; recognize..........................................................................................S..R 1130 Bouland, Joshua; recognize .....................................................................................SR 818 Boy Scout Day; recognize February 26, 2014 ......................................................S..R 1037 Boy Scouts of America Program; 104th anniversary; recognize ............................SR 974

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia; Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2014 Military Youth of the Year; recognize ................................................................. SR 1032 Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia; Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia's 2014 Youth of the Year; recognize.................................................................................S..R 1033 Brady, Conservation Ranger First Class David; recognize .................................... SR 771 Bragg, Tom; commend ............................................................................................SR 921 Brashier, Jr., Mr. Clifton A.; condolences.............................................................S..R 1225 Brendel, Justin; commend .....................................................................................S..R 1001 Brown, Kayla; commend .........................................................................................SR 909 Brown, Wylie; commend.........................................................................................SR 989 Bryan, Buddy; commend .........................................................................................SR 890 Bryan, Buddy; commend .........................................................................................SR 962 Buechel, Service Officer Ken and Melody Unger; American Legion Post 29; recognize................................................................................................... SR 778 Buice, Maron; commend .........................................................................................SR 979 Bulloch Academy Lady Gators Basketball Team; recognize................................SR 1258 Burwell, Mike; recognize ......................................................................................S..R 1233 Business Cyber Security Day; recognize February 25, 2014 ................................SR 1054 Butenschon, Frank; recognize .................................................................................SR 943 Callaway, Howard "Bo"; honoring........................................................................S..R 1253 Camp MAGIK; honoring.......................................................................................S..R 1252 Cannon, Dr. Debby; congratulate ............................................................................SR 960 Capital Bank; commend ........................................................................................S..R 1085 Capitol Commission; Pastor Ron J. Bigalke and Pastor Jim Young; recognize..................................................................................................................SR 894 Caraway, David Wilson; condolences.................................................................. SR 1105 Carr, J. Bruce; commend .......................................................................................S..R 1132 Carr, Mr. Kip; recognize........................................................................................S..R 1216 Carson, Conservation Sergeant Mark; recognize ....................................................SR 773 Carter, Jake; commend ............................................................................................SR 949 Carter, Jimmy; commend.........................................................................................SR 999 Carter, Senator Buddy; commend .........................................................................S..R 1247 Carter, Senator Jason; commend ...........................................................................S..R 1261 Cash, Tamera; commend .......................................................................................S..R 1188 Central Educational Center; recognize ................................................................... SR 817 Chambers, Cullen; condolences ..............................................................................SR 929 Chambliss, Senator Saxby; commend .................................................................... SR 889 Chance, Senator Ronnie; commend...................................................................... SR 1173 Charlton County High School Baseball Team; commend ..................................... SR 879 Chattahoochee/Marion Forestry Unit; commend ..................................................S..R 1078 Chavers, Mr. Jim; condolences................................................................................SR 927 Cheeley, Jr., Joseph E.; condolences ...................................................................... SR 837 Children's Advocacy Centers Day; recognize February 20, 2014...........................SR 816

INDEX

3207

Children's Day; recognize January 23, 2014 ...........................................................SR 765 Chinese Community Center's 34th Annual Lunar New Year Banquet; recognize January 31, 2014 .....................................................................................SR 872 Cipollone, Brittany R.; commend............................................................................SR 853 City of Aragon; celebrate the 100th anniversary...................................................S..R 1219 City of Fort Oglethorpe Charter Study Committee; create .................................... SR 693 Civil Air Patrol Day; recognize March 13, 2014...................................................S..R 1070 Civil Air Patrol; recognize.....................................................................................S..R 1104 Clark, Honorable Michael C.; recognize ................................................................ SR 940 Claxton High School; recognize..............................................................................SR 833 Clayton County Chamber Day; recognize February 25, 2014 ..............................S..R 1118 Coates, Donald B.; recognize ................................................................................S..R 1273 Coats, David; Jilles, Tyrian; recognize................................................................. SR 1133 Cody, Derrick and Anissa Teal; recognize ..............................................................SR 901 Cohen, Jr., A.J.; condolences.................................................................................S..R 1139 Collier Heights Community; recognize ................................................................ SR 1276 Collins, Alvin and Lucile; recognize ...................................................................... SR 811 Columbus Day; recognize March 5, 2014 .............................................................S..R 1083 Community Affairs, Department of; urged to adopt critically needed changes; HomeSafe Georgia program .................................................................... SR 595 Community Health and Public Health; encouraged to collaborate and develop a report; prevent and control diabetes......................................................S..R 1121 Community Health Centers Day; recognize January 17, 2014 ...............................SR 748 Cone, Clifford "Barney"; commend ..................................................................... SR 1177 Congress; encouraged to enact legislation; annual dredging cycle at the Port of Brunswick; continue to fund....................................................................... SR 806 Congress; request to reexamine U.S. Postal Service's initiative to conduct Area Mail Processing studies ..................................................................................SR 139 Congress; urge to grow United States economy; increase the number of visas; permit Korean citizens possessing skills in a specialty occupation ..............SR 941 Congress; urge to require the identification of minors boarding domestic flights ........................................................................................................................ SR 10 Conyers, Georgia; 160th Anniversary; recognize February 16, 2014...................S..R 1041 Cooper, Constance Yvonne Hartwell; condolences ................................................SR 812 Cooper, Stephen; recognize ...................................................................................S..R 1038 Cordle, Jr., Sam "Laan" L.; honoring ................................................................... SR 1234 Corvalan, Sergio; commend ..................................................................................S..R 1000 Cotter, Ms. Jessica; recognize ...............................................................................S..R 1251 Council for Quality Growth Day; recognize March 12, 2014...............................S. R 1195 Court of Appeals Workload; Senate Study Committee; create .............................S..R 1053 Crawley, Conservation Corporal Michael; recognize .............................................SR 774 Crosby, Honorable John "Dickey"; recognize.......................................................S..R 1172 Crosby, Senator John; commend ...........................................................................S..R 1238

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Curry, Zollie Lucile Wilder; recognize .................................................................. SR 744 Curtis, Dr. Jeffery Van; condolences.................................................................... SR 1100 Cystic Fibrosis Education and Awareness Day; recognize March 7, 2014...........S..R 1035 Daigle, Caroline L.; commend ................................................................................SR 904 Daniel, Marty; recognize .......................................................................................S..R 1014 Davis, Senator Hardie; commend ..........................................................................S..R 1262 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; commend .........................................................S..R 1114 Denton, Joanna K.; commend..................................................................................SR 854 Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Alert Day; recognize June 20, 2014 ..................S..R 1103 District 35 Legislative Day; recognize March 13, 2014........................................S..R 1204 Dixon, Jr., Robert and Patricia Ann; recognize.....................................................S..R 1213 Doberson, Fred; condolences ................................................................................S..R 1156 Donnelly, Elliot Charles; celebrate birth ................................................................ SR 899 Dorsey, Jocelyn; commend....................................................................................S..R 1059 Doshi, Akash; commend........................................................................................S..R 1002 Drake, Avery B.; recognize ...................................................................................S..R 1020 Dream Weavers; recognize......................................................................................SR 967 DuBose, Edward; recognize ....................................................................................SR 918 Dubree, Angie R.; commend ...................................................................................SR 857 Durden Banking Company, Inc.; recognize ............................................................SR 829 Dystonia Awareness Month; recognize September.................................................SR 850 E. E. Foundation, Inc.; recognize ..........................................................................S..R 1268 Eadie, Miss Jennifer LeAnne; recognize ...............................................................S. R 1046 Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Chargers Baseball Team; commend .............SR 882 Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Lady Chargers Softball Team; commend..................................................................................................................SR 883 Eason, Sr., Benjamin Franklin "B.F."; condolences..............................................S..R 1154 Effingham County High School; recognize.............................................................SR 834 Ellinburg, David C.; commend................................................................................SR 860 Emergency Medical Services Day; recognize February 10, 2014 ..........................SR 821 Empire Board of Realtists, Inc.; recognize............................................................S..R 1065 End Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Day; recognize March 13, 2014 .................SR 983 Environmental Protection Agency; request to take action; removal/proper disposal; Caustic Brine Pool at Linden Chemical and Paint site in Glynn County, Georgia...................................................................................................... SR 506 Equine Youth Day; recognize February 4, 2014 .....................................................SR 791 Evans County, Georgia; recognize 100th anniversary ..........................................S..R 1086 Fambro, Deja Shimone; commend ..........................................................................SR 800 Family and Consumer Sciences Day; recognize February 19, 2014.......................SR 781 Family and Consumer Sciences; recognize .............................................................SR 880 Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America Week; recognize February 10-14, 2014...............................................................................................SR 919 Fannin County High School Students and Faculty; commend..............................S..R 1060

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Farnsworth, Alan; commend ...................................................................................SR 996 Ferreira, Honorable Dr. Bishop Manoel; congratulate ..........................................S..R 1265 Figueroa, Ivan; recognize ........................................................................................SR 797 Firefighters Appreciation Day; recognize February 4, 2014.................................. SR 845 First Lady Sandra Deal; commend ........................................................................S..R 1052 Floam, Harrison Meyer; recognize ........................................................................S..R 1049 Florence, H. Neal; honoring ..................................................................................S..R 1232 Floyd, Jimbo; recognize.........................................................................................S..R 1260 Franklin County Future Farmers of America Floriculture Team; recognize ........S..R 1189 Franklin County Middle School Technology Student Association; recognize................................................................................................................S..R 1067 Franklin/Hart/Elbert/ Madison Forestry Unit; commend ..................................... SR 1077 Friends of Disabled Adults and Children; recognize ..............................................SR 826 Future Farmers of America Day; recognize February 18, 2014..............................SR 803 Ganeshan, Smitha; commend ..................................................................................SR 851 Gant, Jakeenan; recognize .....................................................................................S..R 1259 Gearing, Jenna; recognize......................................................................................S..R 1051 General Daniel Stewart Chapter; National Society Daughters of the American Revolution; recognize .............................................................................SR 749 Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day; recognize February 11, 2014 ................................................................................................... SR 801 Georgia Career and Technical Student Organizations Day; recognize February 11, 2014 ................................................................................................... SR 822 Georgia Court Reporting and Captioning Week; recognize February 16-22, 2014.............................................................................................S..R 1017 Georgia Department of Transportation; urge to extend State Route 341 north to Georgia and Tennessee; include McFarland Ave. in Rossville, Georgia ....................................................................................................................SR 613 Georgia Farm Bureau Federation Day; recognize February 11, 2014 ....................SR 805 Georgia Gigabit Community; recognize Dawson, Lumpkin, White, Union, and Fannin ................................................................................................ SR 1194 Georgia High School Fencing League; commend.................................................S..R 1242 Georgia Justice Project Day; recognize March 6, 2014 ........................................S..R 1183 Georgia Legislative Women's Caucus Servant Leadership Award Recipients; commend.............................................................................................S..R 1212 Georgia Lineman Appreciation Day; recognize April 18, 2014 ...........................S..R 1026 Georgia Peach Festival and 2013 Georgia Peach Queens; commend.....................SR 951 Georgia Pre-K Week; recognize October 6-10, 2014; recognize..........................S..R 1148 Georgia School Workers; commend..................................................................... SR 1061 Georgia Secretary of State; request to look into the feasibility of vote-by-phone in Georgia ......................................................................................S..R 1236 Georgia Southern Day; recognize February 6, 2014 ...............................................SR 843 Georgia State Beekeeper's Association; recognize................................................S..R 1158

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Georgia State University Day; recognize February 5..............................................SR 840 Georgia State University's Legislative Health Policy Certificate Program; recognize..................................................................................................................SR 794 Georgia State University's Men's Basketball Team; commend.............................S..R 1239 Georgia STEM Day; recognize May 9, 2014 ..........................................................SR 757 Georgia Student Finance Commission; urge to provide General Assembly necessary data to assess whether HOPE meeting desired results............................SR 185 Georgia Water Quality Control Act; commemorating the 50th anniversary ........S..R 1151 Georgia2Georgia; recognize..................................................................................S..R 1176 Georgians of Great Character Month; recognize September ................................. SR 823 Georgia-Speech-Language-Hearing Association; recognize ................................SR 1162 Gill, Jordan N.; commend........................................................................................SR 856 Girl Scouts Day; recognize February 11, 2014 .......................................................SR 838 Glavine, Thomas Michael "Tom"; commend..........................................................SR 924 Go Red Day; recognize February 7, 2014 ...............................................................SR 795 Goel, Gautam Choudhury; commend ..................................................................... SR 902 Golden, Senator Tim; commend............................................................................S..R 1202 Golden, Senator Tim; commend............................................................................S..R 1237 Gordon Lee High School Lady Trojans Softball Team; recognize .........................SR 830 Governor; urge to expand Medicaid coverage under Affordable Care Act ............. SR 12 Grayson, Norm; recognize.....................................................................................S..R 1081 Greene, AAmir; commend.......................................................................................SR 852 Griffith, Dr. Ivelaw Lloyd; recognize................................................................... SR 1241 Gu, Yue; commend ................................................................................................SR 1004 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; commend .....................................................S..R 1136 Gutkowski, Brett; commend..................................................................................S..R 1072 Habersham County Day; recognize February 19, 2014 ..........................................SR 802 Hampton, Rudy L.; recognize................................................................................S..R 1267 Hampton, Susan; recognize .....................................................................................SR 991 Hanks, Hollis Stewart; recognize ..........................................................................S..R 1055 Harris, Tommie Lee; condolences.........................................................................S..R 1150 Health Information Technology Day; recognize January 30, 2014 ........................SR 799 Healthy Kids Georgia and Healthy Schools Programs; recognize ........................S..R 1198 Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation; recognize.............................................SR 947 Hemmer, Jane Reynolds; recognize ..................................................................... SR 1011 Henderson, Mrs. Verna James; condolences .........................................................S..R 1215 Henry County Board of Education; urged to preserve the historical nature of Smith-Barnes Elementary School ...................................................................... SR 755 Heritage Preserve; dedicated real property located in Rockdale and Henry Counties; authorize the change of use .................................................................... SR 847 Hildreth, Dr. Ethan J. D.; recognize ..................................................................... SR 1248 Hodge, Conservation Sergeant Christopher; recognize...........................................SR 770 Holm, Lavenia Clarke; condolences..................................................................... SR 1025

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Holy Ground Baptist Academy Football Team; recognize .................................. SR 1034 Hope, Sr., Chief Apostle Archbishop Michael C.; commend ...............................S. R 1062 Hopkins, Bonnie J.; commend.................................................................................SR 942 Houston County Bar Association; recognize...........................................................SR 976 Howard, Alyssa; recognize....................................................................................S..R 1094 Hudon, Kyle Hamilton; recognize.........................................................................S..R 1056 Hudson, Susan; recognize........................................................................................SR 772 Humble, Colin; recognize......................................................................................S..R 1113 Hunter, Sr., Deacon William "Bubba" Henry; honoring ...................................... SR 1087 Hussey, Faye; commend........................................................................................S..R 1164 Ingram, Rena E.; commend .....................................................................................SR 911 Involuntary Servitude; expressing remorse for the state's past practice................... SR 28 Jackson, Dosh; honoring........................................................................................S..R 1012 Jackson-Butts County Day; recognize February 24, 2014 ..................................... SR 977 Jacobsen, III, William Peter; recognize................................................................ SR 1097 James, Hilda K.; condolences..................................................................................SR 945 Jarrell, Ansleigh; recognize ...................................................................................S..R 1124 Johnson, Courtney; recognize................................................................................S..R 1129 Jones, Anthony Parker "AJ"; recognize.................................................................. SR 930 Jones, Martitia "Marty" Martin; condolences........................................................S..R 1043 Jones, Parnell Mines; condolences ..........................................................................SR 813 Jonesboro High School Boy's Basketball Team; recognize ................................. SR 1229 Jordan, Iris Lee Gay; recognize ...............................................................................SR 900 Joyce, Karen; commend...........................................................................................SR 998 Junior Beta Club of Bagley Middle School; commend.........................................S..R 1230 Junior League of Atlanta, Inc.; recognize................................................................SR 892 Junior League of Cobb-Marietta; recognize ............................................................SR 885 Justice, Kyle; commend...........................................................................................SR 995 Keane, Jake; recognize ............................................................................................SR 887 Keep Georgia Beautiful Program; celebrate............................................................SR 814 Kendrick High School Girls Basketball Team; commend ................................... SR 1257 Kennon, Ms. Barbara; commend ...........................................................................S..R 1093 Kim, He Beom; recognize .......................................................................................SR 798 King, Jr., Lonnie C.; recognize..............................................................................S..R 1256 King, Lonnie; recognize ........................................................................................S..R 1205 Kirkland, Major Thomas Christopher; recognize..................................................S..R 1245 Kirven, III, James Dupont "Tippy"; condolences..................................................S..R 1107 Knight, Mr. Wade; recognize ................................................................................S..R 1249 Korean American Day at the Capitol; recognize.....................................................SR 737 Kwara State House of Assembly, Nigeria; recognize ...........................................S..R 1243 Ladouceur, Ms. Lauren; recognize ........................................................................S..R 1074 Lester, James "Jimmy" Luther; commend.............................................................S..R 1102 Liao, Jiexi; commend...............................................................................................SR 859

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Links Day; recognize March 21, 2014 ................................................................. SR 1181 Lippens, Rebekah; commend ................................................................................S..R 1005 Local School Systems; urged to adopt policies that prohibit the use of tobacco on campus and at school facilities............................................................S..R 1042 Locust Grove Woman's Club; recognize ...............................................................S. R 1246 Lord, Dr. Robert Whitman; condolences................................................................ SR 844 Love, Natalie Michelle; commend ..........................................................................SR 906 Lovett School Varsity Football Team; recognize..................................................S..R 1016 Lumpkin County High School Students and Faculty; commend ............................SR 984 Lupus Awareness Day; recognize February 18, 2014.............................................SR 769 Macon Day; recognize February 25, 2014 ............................................................S..R 1039 Maddox, Harry A.; honoring .................................................................................S..R 1160 Maddux, Greg; commend ........................................................................................SR 925 Makova, Anna; commend........................................................................................SR 907 Maloy, Cheri Anderson; recognize..........................................................................SR 926 Mandela, Nelson; honoring; MADIBA Day; recognize December 15, 2014 ........ SR 762 Manhatton, Michael Joseph; condolences .............................................................S..R 1255 March of Dimes Day; recognize February 26, 2014 .............................................S..R 1036 March of Dimes Day; recognize February 27, 2014 ...............................................SR 982 Markham, Dr. David W.; recognize ..................................................................... SR 1170 Marshall, Deborah Bailey; condolences ................................................................. SR 758 Marshall, Lakeshia A.; commend............................................................................SR 903 Martin, Taylar; commend ........................................................................................SR 913 Math Day; recognize February 11, 2014 ................................................................ SR 886 Matthews, John E.; condolences..............................................................................SR 956 McLean, Bonnie; commend ..................................................................................S..R 1007 Medical College of Georgia; recognize.................................................................. SR 827 Megathlin, Carol; recognize ..................................................................................S..R 1044 Melton, Sr., Buckner "Buck"; condolences ...........................................................S..R 1197 Mercer University's Men's Basketball Team; recognize ...................................... SR 1207 Metropolitan Atlanta Transit Authorities; urged to join forces to establish a website ..................................................................................................................SR 735 Meyer, William Charles "Buddy"; condolences......................................................SR 954 Meyers, Elana; recognize.......................................................................................S..R 1058 Mikul, Reid; recognize ............................................................................................SR 965 Milam, Sam; recognize............................................................................................SR 964 Miler Grove High School Wolverines Boys Basketball Team; congratulate............................................................................................................S..R 1217 Milton High School Baseball Team; commend ......................................................SR 938 Minyard, Gary L.; recognize .................................................................................S..R 1226 Mixon, Eunice Lastinger; honoring...................................................................... SR 1272 Moore, Leo; recognize.............................................................................................SR 874 Moore, Richard; recognize ....................................................................................S..R 1191

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3213

Morgan County High School Varsity Basketball Team; recognize ......................S..R 1210 Morgan, Jr., J. Leonard; condolences ................................................................... SR 1254 Morris, Bette Beasley; condolences ....................................................................... SR 928 MTI Baths; honoring ...............................................................................................SR 761 Multi-Agency Alliance for Children Day; recognize February 10, 2014 ...............SR 884 Murdock, Debra; recognize ...................................................................................S..R 1159 Murphy, Madison; commend ................................................................................S..R 1096 Murray, Mr. Aaron; commend ..............................................................................S..R 1179 Murray, Mr. Aaron; recognize...............................................................................S..R 1211 Muscogee County School District 2014 Teacher of the Year; commend .............S..R 1110 Nation of Israel; commend ......................................................................................SR 739 National Guard Day; recognize January 27, 2014...................................................SR 775 Neal, Honorable Jay; commend.............................................................................S..R 1271 Nettles, William R.; commend ................................................................................SR 862 Neuner, James Fitzpatrick; recognize................................................................... SR 1092 Nighthawks DUI Task Force; recognize ...............................................................S. R 1185 Northeast Georgia Chapter of Quilts for Kids; recognize .................................... SR 1240 Northwest Whitfield County High School Lady Bruins Softball Team; recognize..................................................................................................................SR 784 Okamoto, Sandra; recognize..................................................................................S..R 1109 Ola High School Softball Team; congratulate.........................................................SR 767 Old Suwanee Baptist Church; recognize ................................................................ SR 792 Oliver, Darby; commend .........................................................................................SR 912 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Day; recognize February 12, 2014.........................SR 968 O'Neal, Jensen Faith; commend ..............................................................................SR 908 Owen, Gerri; commend ...........................................................................................SR 905 Panoz, Donald Eugene; recognize .........................................................................S..R 1024 Parade of Quartets; recognize..................................................................................SR 932 Parker, Jennifer N.; commend .................................................................................SR 865 Partnership Against Domestic Violence; commend..............................................S..R 1214 Patrick Henry Academy; recognize ...................................................................... SR 1266 Peacock, Mr. and Mrs. Harold; congratulate...........................................................SR 779 Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 17, 2014 ..................................... SR 1021 Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 17, 2014 ..................................... SR 1223 Pechuman, Mitchell Earl; recognize..................................................................... SR 1069 Peco, Troy; recognize ..............................................................................................SR 915 People Making Progress; recognize ....................................................................... SR 766 Perkins-Hooker, Patrise M.; recognize................................................................. SR 1264 Phillips, Corporal Stan; recognize ...........................................................................SR 870 Phillips, Dr. David C.; commend ..........................................................................S..R 1146 Phillips, Reverend Willie; recognize .................................................................... SR 1131 Plastic Awareness Month; recognize the month of October .................................. SR 946

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Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day; recognize February 12 ....................................................................................SR 923 Poole, Blake; honoring ..........................................................................................S..R 1153 Pope High School and Lassiter High School Fencing Teams; recognize .............S..R 1222 Popham, Benjamin Blackwell; recognize................................................................SR 980 Portal Middle High School; recognize ................................................................... SR 832 Porterfield, Linda Carol; recognize ...................................................................... SR 1082 Price, Richard; commend.......................................................................................S..R 1155 Prostate Cancer Awareness Day; recognize February 6, 2014................................SR 836 Pugh, Randall; recognize .........................................................................................SR 972 Randall, Representative Nikki; commend ...............................................................SR 952 Ranel, Amy Oates; Ridgley, Drew; recognize ......................................................S..R 1120 Reams, Thomas Smith; commend ...........................................................................SR 917 Reese, George M. "Doodle"; condolences ............................................................S..R 1106 Reeves, Margaret; recognize .................................................................................S..R 1126 RefrigiWear, Inc.; congratulate ...............................................................................SR 752 Regulation Freedom Amendment; request the enactment to the Constitution of the United States by the U.S. Congress..........................................SR 958 Republic of Turkey and Turkic American Federation of Southeast; recognize................................................................................................................S..R 1030 Rhodes, Lindsey; recognize...................................................................................S..R 1187 Ricky Leslie Day; recognize February 12, 2014 .....................................................SR 848 Rittenhouse, Nathan; recognize .............................................................................S..R 1142 Roberts, Connor; commend ...................................................................................S..R 1147 Robinson, J. Mack; condolences .............................................................................SR 922 Roger Wise, Jr. Day; recognize February 13, 2014 ................................................SR 888 Rogers, Christopher A.; commend ........................................................................S..R 1135 Roper, Robert; recognize .........................................................................................SR 819 Rossetti, Mr. Vincent Michael; condolences.........................................................S..R 1101 Roth, David; commend............................................................................................SR 993 Rural Health Day; recognize March 5, 2014...........................................................SR 846 Rutledge, Cliff; recognize......................................................................................S..R 1022 Sams, Jr.; Garvis L.; commend..............................................................................S..R 1193 Sandy Creek High School Chapter; Keri Davis, Rick Steele, Derek Ansley, Macie Giordano, and Carlisle Vidourek; recognize.................................. SR 944 Satilla District; commend ......................................................................................S..R 1076 Savannah City Council; recognize ..........................................................................SR 807 Savannah River Caucus of the South Carolina Legislature; recognize.................S..R 1166 Savannah State University Day; recognize February 13, 2014 ...............................SR 891 Savannah State University Day; recognize March 11, 2014 ................................ SR 1084 Scott, Erin; recognize.............................................................................................S..R 1123 Scott, Mrs. Thelma Pinckney; condolences...........................................................S..R 1163 Seay, Melissa Denise; condolences ...................................................................... SR 1048

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3215

Segura, Elena Patricia; celebrate birth.................................................................. SR 1152 Seminoles of Creekside High School; recognize ....................................................SR 825 Senate Preservation of Sapelo Island Study Committee; create............................... SR 11 Senior Week; recognize February 24-February 28, 2014 ...................................... SR 978 Service Providers Association for Developmental Disabilities; its member organizations and staff; honoring ............................................................................SR 759 Shaw Industries Group, Inc.; recognize.................................................................. SR 790 Shaw, Debbie; recognize .........................................................................................SR 871 Sheridan, Roger; condolences .................................................................................SR 780 Shiffert, Ms. Maggie; commend............................................................................S..R 1182 Shoal Creek Water Reclamation Facility (WRF); recognize ................................. SR 789 Sinyard, Jeff "Bodine"; recognize .........................................................................S..R 1180 Sister2Sister and Jubilee Christian Church International; recognize ....................S..R 1165 Skin Cancer Awareness Day; recognize January 28, 2014 .................................... SR 768 Smiley, Micah; condolences..................................................................................S..R 1115 Smith, Cullen; recognize .......................................................................................S..R 1127 Smith, Kristen; commend ........................................................................................SR 861 Smith, Paige Kimberlee; commend ........................................................................ SR 864 Smith, Patricia Ann; condolences............................................................................SR 809 Smith, Samuel D.; recognize ...................................................................................SR 934 Smyre, Calvin; commend ........................................................................................SR 842 Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid; support .................................................SR 625 South Effingham High School; recognize ...............................................................SR 831 Spelman College Class of 1969; recognize ...........................................................S..R 1231 Sportsmen's and Coastal Day; recognize January 16, 2014 ................................... SR 742 St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee; recognize ...................................................S..R 1137 Star, Jack Charles; condolences.............................................................................S..R 1140 State Board of Education; urged to study and adopt guidelines for integrating Braille instruction ................................................................................S..R 1201 State Board of Pardon and Paroles; urged to issue a Certificate of Restoration of Voting Rights; completion of criminal sentence .............................. SR 59 State of Israel; express support ................................................................................SR 741 State Plan for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias; express support .....................................................................................................................SR 746 State Restaurant Day; recognize February 19, 2014 ...............................................SR 959 State YMCA of Georgia's Youth Assembly; commend..........................................SR 898 Staton, Senator Cecil; commend ...........................................................................S..R 1111 Steed, Baylee; recognize........................................................................................S..R 1144 Stephens, Dr. B. Wiley; commend ........................................................................S..R 1227 Stevens, First Lieutenant Cody Robert; recognize ................................................S..R 1167 Stinson, Asia Monae; commend ..............................................................................SR 867 Suicide Prevention Action Network of Georgia, Inc. (SPAN-GA); commend..................................................................................................................SR 760

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Sullivan, Christian Warner; recognize.................................................................. SR 1057 Synovus Financial Corporation; commend ...........................................................S..R 1134 Tariq, Mohammad F.; commend .............................................................................SR 866 Tate, Matthew J.; commend ....................................................................................SR 855 Technical College System of Georgia's Organizations and Student Leaders; recognize .................................................................................................. SR 754 Teen Republicans; commend.................................................................................S..R 1141 TeleHealth Day; recognize February 7, 2014..........................................................SR 878 The Kennickell Group; recognize..........................................................................S..R 1112 The Town That Came A-Courtin' Day; recognize January 19, 2014 ......................SR 971 Thielen-Besst, Annie; commend .............................................................................SR 997 Thomas, Dr. Bill; commend ....................................................................................SR 969 Thomas, Frank; recognize .......................................................................................SR 873 Thomas, Jr., Reverend Norman; recognize ...........................................................S..R 1117 Thrombosis Awareness Day; recognize February 18, 2014................................... SR 793 Tift County High School's Varsity Basketball Team; recognize...........................S..R 1275 Tillman, Charles and Deborah; commend .............................................................S..R 1143 Tillman, Joshua Evan; recognize...........................................................................S..R 1090 Titelbaum, Merrinn Annalee; honoring................................................................ SR 1209 Tom Glavine Day; recognize February 18, 2014 ....................................................SR 785 Tourism, Hospitality and Arts Day; recognize January 28, 2014 ...........................SR 787 Towe, Ada B.; express congratulate ..................................................................... SR 1244 Townsend, Billy L.; recognize ..............................................................................S..R 1050 Troutman, Martha; commend ..................................................................................SR 994 Tucker, Mary Ashley; commend .............................................................................SR 955 Turner, Felicia; recognize......................................................................................S..R 1122 Turner, II, Don Abbott; condolences.................................................................... SR 1108 Turner, Susanna Jane; commend .............................................................................SR 863 Tymchuk, Melissa Wendt; recognize ................................................................... SR 1270 U.S President and Congress; prohibit corporations from making unlimited independent expenditures supporting and opposing candidates for public office ...................................................................................................... SR 410 U.S. Congress; request to adopt a resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment...............................................................................................................SR 245 U.S. Congress; urged to adopt and submit to the states a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution......................................................................... SR 70 Udutha, Anirudh; commend ..................................................................................S..R 1009 United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America Region 8; recognize ..................................................................................SR 444 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; expressing cultural, economic, and educational cooperation ....................................................SR 841 United States Constitution Article V; apply for a convention of the states.............SR 736

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3217

University of Georgia Extension; signing of the Smith-Lever Act; 100 anniversary; congratulate.........................................................................................SR 849 University of North Georgia Day; recognize January 29, 2014 ..............................SR 796 University of West Georgia Coed Cheerleading Squad and Coaches; commend..................................................................................................................SR 935 University of West Georgia Day; recognize February 18, 2014 .............................SR 936 Varnedoe, Nell McIntire; condolences ................................................................. SR 1138 Vega, Dr. J. David; recognize................................................................................S..R 1169 Veterinary Medicine Day; recognize February 4, 2014 ..........................................SR 763 Walker, Edd; honoring...........................................................................................S..R 1274 Wallace, Homer Lee; condolences ..........................................................................SR 743 Wallace, Homer Lee; recognize ..............................................................................SR 751 Ward, Jr., Mr. Charles L. and Mrs. Sandra Parker; honoring ...............................S. R 1075 Warren, Mr. Bradley; recognize ............................................................................S..R 1161 Washington, Tyler; recognize................................................................................S..R 1071 Webb, Raiford Charlie "R. C."; honoring .............................................................S..R 1208 Weeks, Jr., Garret Walter; recognize...................................................................... SR 931 Welch, Jr., A.J. "Buddy"; recognize..................................................................... SR 1263 White County Day; recognize February 26, 2014...................................................SR 970 Wilkinson County High School Warriors Basketball Team; recognize................S..R 1206 Wilkinson, Jessica A.; commend.............................................................................SR 910 Williams, Jr., Mr. Robert M.; recognize................................................................SR 1168 Williams, Virgil R.; recognize...............................................................................S..R 1023 Willie, Chansie; recognize.....................................................................................S..R 1125 Wilson, Norman L.; commend ..............................................................................S..R 1066 Wood, June R.; recognize........................................................................................SR 786 Woodlawn Elementary School Archery Team; commend ..................................... SR 745 Workman, Patricia; condolences .............................................................................SR 810 WTOC-TV Of Savannah; recognize .................................................................... SR 1045 Yancey Brothers Company; recognize 100 year anniversary ...............................S. R 1088 Young Farmers Day; recognize February 27, 2014 ................................................SR 804 Youth Villages Georgia Day; recognize February 24, 2014 ................................ SR 1068 Zellner, Joan; condolences.....................................................................................S..R 1040 Zero Waste Georgia Campaign; recognize..............................................................SR 342 Zhou, Linda; commend..........................................................................................S..R 1008

RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS
Board of Education; pension board recompute pension to teachers and employees who retired prior to April 1, 1955 and who had been awarded a pension for 20 years service in counties of 500,000 population...........................HB 540 Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; Georgia Judicial Retirement System; transfer service credit.................................................................................HB 477

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Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change definition of term firefighter; creditable service for certain prior service ..............................................................SB 192 Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; change the definition of the term firefighter; creditable service...................................................................................SB 235 Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; define certain terms; provisions ....................HB 937 Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; provide actions intended to defraud fund shall be a felony...............................................................................................HB 844 Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund; provide no person under a sentence of confinement shall be eligible for membership ....................................................HB 460 Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System; increase the total percentage of investments; real estate investments .................................................SB 180 Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan; provide certain employees make contributions at rate of 5 percent unless otherwise specified ...................................................................................................................HB 764 Georgia World Congress Center Authority; provide benefit programs to its officers, employees, and other agents ................................................................HB 246 Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia; define certain terms; provisions.....................................................................................................HB 601 Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia; establish the maximum average final monthly compensation calculated in determining benefits.............................HB 292 Magistrates Retirement Fund of Georgia; provide part-time chief magistrates may become members of such fund .....................................................HB 646 Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund; amend definition; certified peace officers; conjunction with operation of public airport; membership.............. SB 52 Public Retirement Systems Standards Law; definition of annual required contribution; change references...............................................................................HB 761 Retirement and Pension; revise, modernize, correct errors and omissions in said title; Code Revision Commission ................................................................SB 339 Retirement and Pensions; change required contributions to receive service credit ............................................................................................................HB 974 Retirement and Pensions; disclosure of public records shall include local retirement systems; provide exemption ..................................................................HB 935 Retirement and Pensions; ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations; change certain provisions ...................................................................HB 843 Superior Court Clerk's Retirement Fund; provide spousal survivor's benefit ......................................................................................................................HB 580

REVENUE BONDS; COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, OTHER ENTITIES Bonded Debt; population brackets and census; repeal certain provisions ..............HB 834 Elections; population brackets and the census for approval of bonded debt; repeal certain provisions .................................................................................HB 400

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REVENUE, DEPARTMENT OF; STATE ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION, AND ENFORCEMENT
Confidential Taxpayer Information; allow the state revenue commissioner to provide legislative study committee members with such information ..............................................................................................................SB 309 Facilitating Business Rapid Response to State Declared Disasters Act of 2014; enact...............................................................................................................HB 782 Motor Vehicles; authorized to receive registration records; add certain persons .....................................................................................................................HB 296 Revenue Department of; report on the effect of tax exemptions on the amount of revenue collected; state and local governments ...................................... SB 40 Tax Executions; modify certain provisions .............................................................SB 327 Taxation; rate of interest to be paid for refunds on past due taxes; provisions.................................................................................................................. SB 72
RIDDLEVILLE, TOWN OF Riddleville, Town of; provide new charter..............................................................HB 806
ROCKDALE COUNTY Rockdale County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum...............H..B 1062
ROCKMART, CITY OF State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................H..R 1200
ROME, CITY OF Rome, City of; levy excise tax...............................................................................H..B 1001
RUTLEDGE, CITY OF Rutledge, City of; residents 65 years of age or older; provide homestead exemption ................................................................................................................HB 888

S
SALES AND USE TAX Anti-T-SPLOST Penalty Act; modify provisions .................................................... SB 73 Education; provide for membership of certain boards in the event local legislation is not passed during 2014 regular session of General Assembly conforming size of boards to requirements of law; provisions ..............HB 979 Local Option Sales Tax; allow taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than 1 percent...................................................................................................................HB 153 Revenue and Taxation; change certain provisions to state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; provide new exemption for qualified food banks, covered items on specified dates, and purchase of energy efficient products ...............................................................HB 958

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Sales and Use Tax; authorize the use and expenditure of tax proceeds for maintenance and operation of public transportation..........................................SB 287 Sales and Use Tax; change a certain definition.......................................................HB 816 Sales and Use Tax; provide for the continuation of joint county and municipal tax ...........................................................................................................HB 719 Sales and Use Tax; regarding sale or use of certain property used in maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; remove sunset exemption ......................HB 933 Sales and Use Tax; require commissioner to file report on the collection of such taxes ............................................................................................................. SB 41 Sales and Use Tax; sale of tangible personal property of an alternative fuel facility; provide temporary exemption .............................................................HB 823 Sales and Use Tax; sale or use of tangible personal property to certain nonprofit health centers; provide exemption for a limited period of time ..............HB 969 Sales and Use Taxes; method for creation of special districts; special districts transportation sales and use tax................................................................. SB 375 Sales and Use Taxes; revise the definition of "prepared food" ...............................SB 157 State Sales and Use Tax; applicability of exemption to local sales and use tax cap for a county that levied a tax for purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation; extend date .........................................................H..B 1009 State Sales and Use Tax; clarify eligible exemptions; provisions...........................HB 983 State Sales and Use Tax; monthly report; net receipts from online dealers; products sold in Georgia........................................................................................... SB 67 State Sales Tax Exemption; include consumable supplies used in manufacturing ..........................................................................................................HB 900 Taxation and Revenue; allow such taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than 1 percent............................................................................................................ SB 99
SANDERSVILLE, CITY OF Sandersville, City of; election of members of city council; change provisions...............................................................................................................H..B 1082
SAVANNAH, CITY OF Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority; change provisions relating to membership ..........................................................................HB 978 Georgia International and Maritime Trade Center Authority; membership; change provisions ..............................................................................SB 385 Savannah, City of; provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum ........................SB 263 Savannah, City of; provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum ........................SB 264
SCHLEY COUNTY Schley County; Board of Education; change description of districts......................HB 769

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SCHOOLS Elementary and Secondary Education; require members of governing boards of nonprofit organizations which are charter petitioners and charter schools to participate in governance training ..............................................HB 405 Safe Carry Protection Act; enact .............................................................................HB 512
SCOTLAND, CITY OF Scotland, City of; provide four-year terms for mayor and council members ..................................................................................................................HB 995
SEARCHES AND SEIZURES Crimes and Offenses; define parameters for the use of unmanned aircraft in surveillance activities by private persons and law enforcement officers ............SB 200
SEAT BELTS Safety Belts; modify definition of the term "passenger vehicle" to which the safety belt law applies........................................................................................HB 365
SECRETARY OF STATE Capitol Arts Standards Commission; designation of areas within capitol museum; Georgia Capitol Agricultural History Museum areas ..............................SB 274 Lawful Presence Verification; professional licensing board; change certain provisions..................................................................................................HB 1051 State Board of Accountancy; provide transfer from Secretary of State to a division within the State Accounting Office.........................................................HB 291 Thompson, Bruce; District 14, Election Certification..............................................Page 1
SECRETARY OF THE SENATE Communication to Governor; Confirmation of Appointees ...............................P. age 3002 Communication; Senator Don Balfour reinstatement.............................................P...a.g..e...14 Communication; Senator Don Balfour suspension...................................................P...a.g..e. 9 Election; David A. Cook .......................................................................................... Page 3
SEED CAPITAL FUND Invest Georgia Fund; create.....................................................................................SB 224
SELLING AND OTHER TRADE PRACTICES Commerce and Trade; prohibit bad faith assertions of patent infringement ...........HB 809 Commerce and Trade; protection from disclosure of social security number; revise exception for clerks of superior court and Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority ........................................................SB 285 Identity Theft; security freezes for minors; provisions ...........................................HB 915 Local Governments; air facilities; clarify which type of interests in real property may be subject to ad valorem taxation......................................................HB 399

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Selling and Other Trade Practices; motor vehicles; custom design specifications; modify provisions ............................................................................SB 166 Trade Names; require registration with the clerk of superior court; provisions ................................................................................................................HB 670
SENATE 24-7 Alcohol Sobriety Program; create Senate Study Committee ........................S..R 1228 9-1-1 System Modernization; create Senate Study Committee.............................S..R 1203 Alcoholic Beverage Retail Licensing and "Tied House" Laws; create Senate Study Committee........................................................................................S..R 1099 Congress; apply convention of states under Article V of United States Constitution............................................................................................................H..R 1215 Education; provide for membership of certain boards in the event local legislation is not passed during 2014 regular session of General Assembly conforming size of boards to requirements of law; provisions ..............HB 979 Foreclosure Reform; create Senate Study Committee...........................................S..R 1186 House convened; notify Senate .............................................................................H..R 1040 Joint Session; message from Governor ................................................................HR 1041 Medicaid Care Management Organizations Credentialing; create Senate Study Committee .................................................................................................. SR 1175 Power Grid Protection; create Senate Study Committee...................................... SR 1190 Rate of Diagnosis for Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Related Disorders; create Senate Study Committee ..........................SR 869 Review and Recommend Necessary Changes to the Georgia Code of Military Justice; create Senate Study Committee..................................................S..R 1192 Senate Automobile Insurance Verification and Enforcement Study Committee; create ................................................................................................... SR 510 Senate Child Protection Study Committee; create ..................................................SR 973 Senate Convened; notify the House of Representatives..........................................SR 732 Senate Elimination of the State Income Tax Study Committee; create ..................SR 987 Senate Entrepreneur in Residence Study Committee; create ................................. SR 820 Senate Human Embryonic Research Study Committee; create ..............................SR 642 Senate Mold and Mildew Remediation Contractor Study Committee; create........................................................................................................................SR 953 Senate Move Over Law Study Committee; create ................................................S..R 1218 Senate Prescription of Medicinal Marijuana for Serious Medical Conditions Study Committee; create ...................................................................... SR 756 Senate Senior Technology Gap Study Committee; create ..................................... SR 881 Senate Special Tax Exemption Study Committee; create ...................................... SR 777 Senate State Capitol Utilization and Modernization Study Committee; create......................................................................................................................S..R 1224 Senate State Health Benefit Plan Study Committee; create ................................... SR 897 Senate Study Committee on School Discipline; create .........................................S..R 1200

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Senate Unified Courts Technology Study Committee; create................................ SR 986 Senate; amend Rules................................................................................................SR 876 Senate; amend the Rules..........................................................................................SR 738 Senate; provide members of the Senate serve four-year terms of office.................SR 734
SENATE Morning Roll Calls: Pages 2, 36, 56, 67, 70, 76, 82, 88, 99, 112, 121, 131, 142, 159, 181, 198, 216, 551, 573, 596, 613, 668, 709, 732, 774, 831, 894, 997, 1112, 1133, 1157, 1614, 1663, 1707, 1758, 1811, 1875, 2452
SENATORS BALFOUR; reappointed to committees ................................................................ Page 14 BALFOUR; reinstated ............................................................................................P...a.ge 14 BALFOUR; removed from committees................................................................. Page 10 BALFOUR; suspended .............................................................................................P...age 8 BEACH; appointed Chairman of Science & Technology ..................................... Page 16 BEACH; appointed Ex-Officio to Insurance and Labor; March 11 ...................P...a.g. e 1754 BEACH; communication; explanation of vote on HB 904 ................................Page 1770 BETHEL; appointed Administration Floor Leader ................................................P. age 11 BURKE; appointed Ex-Officio to Insurance and Labor; February 20.................P...age 729 BURKE; appointed Ex-Officio to Insurance and Labor; February 25.................P...age 827 BURKE; communication; explanation of vote on SB 296.................................. Page 147 CARTER, B.; communication; explanation of vote on SB 282 ...........................P...age 906 CARTER, B.; communication; explanation of vote on SB 331 ...........................P...age 907 CARTER, J.; communication; explanation of vote on HB 788 .........................P...a.g. e 1943 CARTER, J.; communication; explanation of vote on SB 270 ............................P...age 970 CHANCE; excused pursuant to Rule 5-1.8(d) on HB 715................................ Page 2254 CHANCE; excused pursuant to Rule 5-1.8(d) on HB 837................................ Page 2275 CHANCE; excused pursuant to Rule 5-1.8(d) on SB 296 .................................. Page 147 CRANE; communication; explanation of vote on HB 1080 ..............................P..age 1792 CROSBY; appointed Ex-Officio to Retirement; February 18..............................P..age 667 DAVENPORT; communication; explanation of vote on HB 271 .....................P...a.g. e 1940 DAVENPORT; communication; explanation of vote on SB 60 ..........................P...age 601 DAVIS; communication; explanation of vote on HB 750 ................................ Page 1845 DAVIS; communication; removing name from SB 280 ....................................... Page 71 DUGAN; appointed Ex-Officio to Judiciary; March 11 ................................... Page 1755 DUGAN; communication; explanation of vote on HB 153 ...............................P. age 1721 DUGAN; communication; explanation of vote on HB 904 ...............................P. age 1770 DUGAN; excused pursuant to Rule 5-1.8(d) on SB 255 .................................... Page 796 DUGAN; Standing Committee Appointments .......................................................P. age 17 FORT; communication; Notice of Minority Report on SB 377 ...........................P...age 731 GINN; appointed Ex-Officio to Transportation .....................................................P. age 78 GOOCH; communication; explanation of missing roll call .................................. Page 56

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HARBISON; communication; Notice of Minority Report on HB 707 ..............P...a.g. e 1805 HARBISON; communication; Notice of Minority Report on SB 98...................P...age 729 HARPER; communication; explanation of vote on SB 167................................ Page 864 HARPER; Standing Committee Appointments ......................................................P. age 18 HENSON; communication; Notice of Minority Report on HB 772 ..................P...a.g. e 1753 HENSON; communication; Notice of Minority Report on SB 350.....................P...age 588 HILL, HUNTER; communication; explanation of vote on HB 954 ..................P...a.g. e 2747 HILL, HUNTER; communication; explanation of vote on SB 304 ...................P...a.g. e 1038 HILL, HUNTER; communication; explanation of vote on SR 920, SR 937, and SR 896............................................................................................P...a.ge 1072 HILL, JACK; communication; explanation of vote on HB 990.........................P...a.g. e 2291 HILL, JACK; communication; explanation of vote on SB 167 ...........................P...age 864 HILL, JUDSON; appointed Ex-Officio to Judiciary..............................................P. age 78 HILL, JUDSON; communication; explanation of vote on Governor's Appointments......................................................................................................P...a.g. e 1680 HILL, JUDSON; excused pursuant to Rule 5-1.8(d) on HB 176.......................P...a.g. e 1125 JACKSON, B.; appointed Administration Floor Leader....................................... Page 11 JACKSON, B.; communication; explanation of absence.................................... Page 132 JAMES; communication; explanation of vote on HB 743 .................................. Page 874 JEFFARES; appointed Administration Floor Leader.............................................P. age 11 JEFFARES; communication; Act 134 of 2013 Session .........................................P. age 13 JONES, B.; communication; explanation of vote on HB 753 ............................P...a.ge 2653 JONES, B.; communication; explanation of vote on HB 783 ............................P...a.ge 2710 JONES; B.; communication; removing name from SR 692................................ Page 699 LIGON; appointed Ex-Officio to Regulated Industries and Utilities; February 10 ...........................................................................................................P...age 561 LIGON; communication; removing name from SB 361 ................................... Page 1059 LOUDERMILK; communication; resignation ........................................................ Page 7 LUCAS; communication; explanation of vote on HB 930................................ Page 2713 LUCAS; communication; explanation of vote on Local Consent Calendar ........P...age 899 LUCAS; communication; explanation of vote on SB 270 .................................. Page 971 MILLAR; communication; explanation of vote on HB 264 ..............................P..age 2955 MILLAR; communication; explanation of vote on HB 774 ..............................P..age 1150 MILLAR; communication; explanation of vote on HB 897 ..............................P..age 2538 MILLAR; communication; explanation of vote on SB 358 ...............................P. age 1013 MILLER; communication; explanation of vote on HB 348...............................P. age 2294 MILLER; communication; explanation of vote on Local Consent Calendar.......P...age 899 MILLER; communication; explanation of vote on SB 93 .................................. Page 904 MILLER; communication; explanation of vote on SR 735 ................................ Page 206 MILLER; excused pursuant to Rule 5-1.8(d) on HB 348 ................................. Page 2293 MULLIS; communication; explanation of vote on HB 1051.............................P...age 2344 MURPHY; communication; explanation of vote on HB 348.............................P...age 2295 ORROCK; communication; explanation of vote on HB 965 .............................P...age 1865

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ORROCK; communication; Notice of Minority Report on HB 990..................P...a.g. e 1804 SHAFER; appointed Ex-Officio to Judiciary; February 20 ................................ Page 730 SHAFER; communication, explanation of vote on SR 70 .................................. Page 902 SIMS; communication, explanation of missing roll call ....................................... Page 76 SIMS; communication; explanation of vote on SB 391 .....................................P...a.g. e 1016 TATE; communication; explanation of vote on HB 229 .................................. Page 1142 TATE; communication; removing name from SB 350 ........................................P...age 155 THOMPSON, B.; communication; explanation of vote on HB 60 ....................P...a.g. e 1672 THOMPSON, B.; communication; explanation of vote on SB 382...................P...a.g. e 1026 THOMPSON, B.; Election Certification ................................................................. Page 1 THOMPSON, B.; Oath of Office ...........................................................................P. age 12 THOMPSON, B.; Standing Committee Appointments ..........................................P. age 15 THOMPSON, C.; communication; explanation of vote on Engrossment..........P...a.g. e 1928 THOMPSON, S.; communication; explanation of vote on SB 320, SR 415, SB 324, and SB 339..............................................................................................P..age 807
SENTENCE AND PUNISHMENT Crimes and Offenses; strangulation as aggravated assault; add provisions ............HB 911 License Plates; submission of a doctor's prescription; application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit ...............SB 298
SEXUAL OFFENSES Criminal Procedure; provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation........................................................SB 187
SHERIFFS Courts; provide sheriff to collect and deposit certain fees .....................................HB 890
SOCIAL SERVICES Community Health, Department of; required to study and identify options for Medicaid reform................................................................................................ SB 163 Community Health, Department; authorize to approve medical-legal partnership; Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness ........................SB 352 Crimes and Offenses; create offense of murder in the second degree; change provisions relating to murder ...................................................................HB 1052 Crimes and Offenses; offense of murder in the second degree; create ...................HB 271 Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency; create.................................................SB 291 Human Services, Department of; bidding out of child welfare services state wide through contracts with community based providers...............................SB 350 Interstate Compact for Juveniles; enact..................................................................HB 898 Juvenile Justice, Department of; confidentiality of information supplied; penalties for breach of confidentiality ...................................................................... SB 69 Medicaid; changes to civil penalties for false or fraudulent claims; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 973

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Medical Assistance; authorization of appropriations; federal financial participation for medical assistance payments; Medicaid ...................................... SB 308 Medical Assistance; authorization of appropriations; federal financial participation for medical assistance payments; Medicaid ...................................... SB 433 Medical Assistance; provide for respiratory syncytial virus prophylaxis injections to infants................................................................................................. SB 217 New Americans Program; create; identification and contacting of legal immigrants to facilitate applications for naturalization...........................................SB 312 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340 Public Assistance; provide drug testing for applicants and recipients of food stamps or TANF benefits upon reasonable suspicion of drug use ..................HB 772 Public Assistance; provide for a pilot program; smart cards for Medicaid program recipients .................................................................................................. SB 220 Public Assistance; provide for the authorization of appropriations; obtaining federal financial participation for medical assistance payments; Medicaid ..................................................................................................................SB 295 Social Services; prohibit expansion of Medicaid eligibility through increase in income threshold without prior legislative approval.............................HB 990 Social Services; provide that school personnel required to report child abuse shall be notified by child protective agency upon receipt of report and completion of investigation ..............................................................................HB 914 Temporary Assistance; prohibit use of electronic benefit transfer cards in certain retail establishments ................................................................................HB 138 Veterans Court Divisions; create .............................................................................SB 320
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION State Soil and Water Conservation Commission; assign to Department of Agriculture for administrative purposes..............................................................SB 351
SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION Natural Resources; provide flexibility for establishing watershed protection standards ................................................................................................ SB 299
SOLAR ENERGY Ad valorem Tax; provide use of certain property for collection and conversion of solar energy shall not constitute breach of conservation use covenants ...........................................................................................................HB 757
SOUTH FULTON, CITY OF South Fulton, City of; incorporate; provide charter ................................................HB 704

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SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS; FIRE PROTECTION Fire and Protection Safety; regulation of fire protection sprinkler contractors, fire extinguisher and suppression systems; provisions........................SB 325
ST. MARYS, CITY OF St. Marys, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize ..................................HB 814
STATE DEBT, INVESTMENT, AND DEPOSITORIES Barbers; provide fines imposed by State Board of Barbers for certain violations; not exceed certain specified amounts ....................................................SB 337 Private Colleges and Universities Authority; authorize the authority to meet by teleconference and other methods permitted by law ................................ SB 326
STATE EMPLOYEES; INSURANCE AND BENEFITS PLANS Autism; provide for certain insurance coverage of autism spectrum disorders; definitions; limitations; premium cap .....................................................SB 397 Ava's Law; provide definitions; certain insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders .................................................................................................. SB 191 Board of Community Health; require to contract with at least two vendors to provide health insurance benefits under state employee's health insurance ..................................................................................................................SB 328 Community Health, Department of; provide pilot program; coverage for bariatric surgical procedures....................................................................................HB 511 Georgia World Congress Center Authority; provide benefit programs to its officers, employees, and other agents ................................................................HB 246 Insurance; provide certain qualified health plans that do not provide abortion coverage as result of rape or incest ...........................................................SB 427 Insurance; provide definitions; prohibit coverage of certain abortions through certain qualified health plans ...................................................................... SB 98 State Employees Health Insurance Plan; define a certain term ...............................SB 164 State Employees; require a high deductible health care plan with health savings account; offered as an option..................................................................... SB 281
STATE EMPLOYEES; RETIREMENT SYSTEM Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; Georgia Judicial Retirement System; transfer service credit.................................................................................HB 477 Georgia State Employees' Pension and Savings Plan; provide certain employees make contributions at rate of 5 percent unless otherwise specified ...................................................................................................................HB 764 Retirement and Pension; revise, modernize, correct errors and omissions in said title; Code Revision Commission ................................................................SB 339

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STATE FLAG, SEAL, AND OTHER SYMBOLS Georgia Mass Choir; designate as Georgia's official mass choir ............................. SB 78 Holidays and Observances; designate a Purple Heart Day; provide Georgia shall be a "Purple Heart State".................................................................. SB 276 State Government; authorize placement of monument of religious liberty ............HB 702 State Government; capitol grounds; provide for placement of statue of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. .........................................................................H..B 1080 State Wild Flower; designate the native azalea .......................................................HB 297
STATE GOVERNMENT Administrative Services, Department of; contracting with companies having business operations in Sudan; provisions ....................................................SB 406 Agency Records Disclosure; release of audio recordings of 9-1-1 telephone calls; change certain provisions ..............................................................HB 449 Aggregate Annual Debt Service; prohibit from exceeding 8 percent of the total revenue receipts of the state for prior fiscal year ................................... SR 1029 Barbers; provide fines imposed by State Board of Barbers for certain violations; not exceed certain specified amounts ....................................................SB 337 Bona Fide Coin Operated Amusement Machines; increase number of Class B machines operated at same location ...........................................................SB 317 Compact for a Balanced Budget; adopt ..................................................................HB 794 Cosmetologists; lower the minimum age requirement; provide fines imposed by State Board of Cosmetology; not exceed certain specified amounts....................................................................................................................SB 336 Crimes and Offenses; children who have been sexually exploited; provisions; create Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission .............................................................................................................SB 233 Expense Allowance; provide certain boards and commissions receive same per diem as members of General Assembly...................................................HB 876 Firearms; provide that information relating to persons issued weapons carry licenses shall be confidential ..........................................................................SB 197 Fireworks; authorize possession and transportation of consumer fireworks and authorize the sale; local governing authority of municipalities/counties ............................................................................................SB 229 General Assembly; provide for the proceeds of one/more lottery games to benefit military veterans ......................................................................................SR 528 Georgia Administrative Procedure Act; applies to the administration of programs, grants, and other activities of the department........................................ SB 419 Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; expand Georgia Reservoir Fund .........................................................................................................................HB 199 Georgia Legacy Program; create; conservation funding mechanisms; operation ..................................................................................................................SB 210 Georgia Lottery Corporation; require to conduct/publish a biannual audit ............. SB 16

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Georgia Lottery for Veterans; offer one and more games to benefit veterans; deposit proceeds into the general fund.....................................................SB 252 Georgia Mass Choir; designate as Georgia's official mass choir ............................. SB 78 Governor's Task Force on Blind and Visually Impaired Persons; create................SB 431 Holidays and Observances; designate a Purple Heart Day; provide Georgia shall be a "Purple Heart State".................................................................. SB 276 HOPE Chest Act; enact; require net proceeds equal at least 35 percent of lottery proceeds....................................................................................................... SB 373 J. Calvin Hill, Jr., Act; enact....................................................................................HB 731 Labor; unemployment insurance and benefits; change certain provisions, processes, and procedures........................................................................................HB 714 Lawful Presence Verification; professional licensing board; change certain provisions..................................................................................................HB 1051 Lawful Presence; provide certain affidavit for persons under 18 years of age to be executed after attaining the age of 18 ......................................................HB 125 Lottery for Education; allow winner of lottery prize to remain anonymous; 25 percent of prize to Lottery for Education Account ........................SB 214 Lottery Proceeds; require that net proceeds equal minimum percentages ..............SB 398 Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions; change the eligibility to be a member of a commission ............................................................SB 367 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340 Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act; enact ...............................SB 255 Postsecondary Education; Georgia Student Finance Commission; revise powers and duties ...................................................................................................HB 697 Preservation of Religious Freedom Act.................................................................. SB 377 Private Colleges and Universities Authority; authorize the authority to meet by teleconference and other methods permitted by law ................................ SB 326 Property; authorize leasing of certain state owned real property in Chatham County ...................................................................................................HR 1524 Public Disclosure; prohibit disclosure of arrest booking photographs under certain circumstances.....................................................................................HB 845 Public Works Contracts; governmental entities and Department of Administrative Services; provide certain contracting and bidding requirements ............................................................................................................HB 362 Revenue and Taxation; setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to courts; provisions.........................................................H..B 1000 Social Services; prohibit expansion of Medicaid eligibility through increase in income threshold without prior legislative approval.............................HB 990 State Government; authorize placement of monument of religious liberty ............HB 702 State Government; capitol grounds; provide for placement of statue of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. .........................................................................H..B 1080

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State Government; change certain processes and procedures affecting unemployment insurance .......................................................................................H..B 1027 State Government; federal health care reform legislation; legislative findings ..................................................................................................................... SB 63 State Government; no state agency shall enter into a contract with private entity if services performed outside the geographical boundaries of the U.S........... SB 80 State Government; provide method of selecting delegates and alternative delegates to an Article V convention; provisions....................................................HB 930 State of Georgia; English as official language ......................................................S..R 1031 State Properties Code; conveyance of state property and consideration of conveyances by General Assembly; modify provisions..........................................HB 495 State Purchasing; provide for a specified preference for qualified business enterprises; owned and controlled by disabled veterans/disabled law enforcement officers ................................................................................................SB 149 State Transportation Board; meetings to elect board members open to public .......................................................................................................................SB 154 State Wild Flower; designate the native azalea .......................................................HB 297 Whistleblower Hotline Commission; provide; definitions; methods for the anonymous reporting of complaints and information of fraud..........................SB 316
STATE PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS Agency Records Disclosure; release of audio recordings of 9-1-1 telephone calls; change certain provisions ..............................................................HB 449 Firearms; provide that information relating to persons issued weapons carry licenses shall be confidential ..........................................................................SB 197 Public Disclosure; prohibit disclosure of arrest booking photographs under certain circumstances.....................................................................................HB 845 State Transportation Board; meetings to elect board members open to public .......................................................................................................................SB 154 Whistleblower Hotline Commission; provide; definitions; methods for the anonymous reporting of complaints and information of fraud..........................SB 316
STATESBORO, CITY OF Statesboro, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; authorize .................................HB 795
STATHAM, CITY OF Statham, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum ................H..B 1072
STEPHENS COUNTY Stephens County Public Facilities Authority Act; enact ........................................HB 873
SUGAR HILL, CITY OF Sugar Hill, City of; provide incorporation of certain parcels of land into corporate limits .......................................................................................................HB 851

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SUMTER COUNTY Sumter County; board of education and school superintendent; revise and restate law ................................................................................................................HB 836
SUNSET LAW Sales and Use Tax; regarding sale or use of certain property used in maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; remove sunset exemption ......................HB 933
SUPERIOR COURT CLERKS RETIREMENT FUND Superior Court Clerk's Retirement Fund; provide spousal survivor's benefit ......................................................................................................................HB 580
SUPERIOR COURTS Bartow County; change the terms of court for the Superior Court; provide for redacted information in certain filings..................................................SB 386 Bartow County; Superior Court; change terms of court..........................................HB 758 Courts; provide for the collection of a fee to defray costs for using electronic citations ..................................................................................................HB 720 Courts; to provide for a technology fee to be collected under certain circumstances...........................................................................................................SB 345 Coweta Judicial Circuit; Waycross Judicial Circuit; provide additional judge ........................................................................................................................HB 742 Superior Court; provide additional judge of the Waycross Judicial Circuit ...........SB 331 Superior Courts; filings in the clerk's office; change provisions.............................HB 215 Superior Courts; provide for additional judge of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit........................................................................................................ SB 165
SUPREME COURT Joint Session; message from Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ........................H..R 1042
SUWANEE, CITY OF Suwanee, City of; change corporate limits ..............................................................HB 822

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TALBOTTON State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................H..R 1200
TALLULAH FALLS State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................H..R 1200

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TAX LEVIES AND EXECUTIONS Revenue and Taxation; provide option to taxpayer to receive bills or subsequent notices via electronic transmission .......................................................HB 412 Revenue and Taxation; tax executions; modify certain provisions.........................HB 819 Tax Executions; modify certain provisions .............................................................SB 327
TAXATION AND REVENUE Ad valorem Tax; private interests in property owned by University System of Georgia operated by private party; provide exemption..........................HB 788 Ad valorem Tax; property; change definition of fair market value.........................HB 954 Ad valorem Tax; provide use of certain property for collection and conversion of solar energy shall not constitute breach of conservation use covenants ...........................................................................................................HB 757 Ad valorem Tax; revise a definition; provide certain information to be given to taxpayers upon request ..............................................................................SB 293 Ad valorem Tax; revised definition of forest land fair market value; provisions.................................................................................................................HB 755 Ad valorem Tax; state and local title fees; revise provisions ...................................HB 80 Ad valorem Tax; provide comprehensive revision of provisions ...........................HB 295 Ad valorem Tax; prohibit the levy of state ad valorem taxes................................. SR 783 Aggregate Annual Debt Service; prohibit from exceeding 8 percent of the total revenue receipts of the state for prior fiscal year ................................... SR 1029 Anti-T-SPLOST Penalty Act; modify provisions .................................................... SB 73 Confidential Taxpayer Information; allow the state revenue commissioner to provide legislative study committee members with such information ..............................................................................................................SB 309 Criminal Procedure; provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation........................................................SB 187 Education; provide for membership of certain boards in the event local legislation is not passed during 2014 regular session of General Assembly conforming size of boards to requirements of law; provisions ..............HB 979 Education; student scholarship organization; definitions; change certain provisions.................................................................................................................SB 243 Education; student scholarship organizations; provide certain records subject to open records laws ..................................................................................... SB 77 Elections; revise a timeline relating to compliance with reducing a local board to seven members ..........................................................................................SB 399 Facilitating Business Rapid Response to State Declared Disasters Act of 2014; enact...............................................................................................................HB 782 Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fund Act; enact ..................................................HB 128 Health; provide that each medical facility make a good faith application; TRICARE network ................................................................................................. SB 391

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Income Tax Credit; clean energy property; include certain commercial geothermal heat pumps .............................................................................................HB 34 Income Tax Credit; provide purchasers of alternative fuel heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicles..............................................................................................HB 348 Income Tax; change certain definitions..................................................................HB 257 Income Tax; increase the amount of the basic skills education program tax credit ..................................................................................................................SB 412 Income Tax; provide certain allocations to owners of certain entities shall be governed by Georgia law ....................................................................................HB 683 Income Tax; limit authority of the General Assembly to impose taxes on income ........................................................................................................................ SR 8 Local Government; authority to operate vehicles for hire equipped to transport passengers in wheelchair throughout state ...............................................SB 410 Local Governments; air facilities; clarify which type of interests in real property may be subject to ad valorem taxation......................................................HB 399 Local Option Sales and Use Tax; provide for comprehensive revision ..................SR 277 Local Option Sales Tax; allow taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than 1 percent...................................................................................................................HB 153 Low-Income Tax Credits; allow an individual with no taxable income to claim a tax credit..................................................................................................... SB 313 Motor Vehicles; authorized to receive registration records; add certain persons .....................................................................................................................HB 296 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340 Revenue and Taxation; change certain provisions to state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; provide new exemption for qualified food banks, covered items on specified dates, and purchase of energy efficient products ...............................................................HB 958 Revenue and Taxation; change manner for determining fair market value of motor vehicles subject to tax; provide expiration period for temporary license plates; provisions .........................................................................................HB 729 Revenue and Taxation; define terms "Internal Revenue Code" and Internal Revenue Code of 1986"; provisions...........................................................HB 918 Revenue and Taxation; provide option to taxpayer to receive bills or subsequent notices via electronic transmission .......................................................HB 412 Revenue and Taxation; repeal Chapter 12 relating to estate tax and enact a new Chapter 12 ....................................................................................................HB 658 Revenue and Taxation; setoff debt collection against state income tax refunds for debts owed to courts; provisions.........................................................H..B 1000 Revenue and Taxation; tax executions; modify certain provisions.........................HB 819 Revenue Department of; report on the effect of tax exemptions on the amount of revenue collected; state and local governments ...................................... SB 40

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Sale Tax Limitations; prohibit any additional sales taxes; prohibit raising the rate of sales taxes currently in effect ................................................................ SR 412 Sales and Use Tax; authorize the use and expenditure of tax proceeds for maintenance and operation of public transportation..........................................SB 287 Sales and Use Tax; change a certain definition.......................................................HB 816 Sales and Use Tax; provide for the continuation of joint county and municipal tax ...........................................................................................................HB 719 Sales and Use Tax; regarding sale or use of certain property used in maintenance or repair of certain aircraft; remove sunset exemption ......................HB 933 Sales and Use Tax; require commissioner to file report on the collection of such taxes ............................................................................................................. SB 41 Sales and Use Tax; sale of tangible personal property of an alternative fuel facility; provide temporary exemption .............................................................HB 823 Sales and Use Tax; sale or use of tangible personal property to certain nonprofit health centers; provide exemption for a limited period of time ..............HB 969 Sales and Use Tax; method for creation of special districts; special districts transportation sales and use tax................................................................. SB 375 Sales and Use Tax; revise the definition of "prepared food" ................................. SB 157 Selling and Other Trade Practices; motor vehicles; custom design specifications; modify provisions ............................................................................SB 166 State Sales and Use Tax; applicability of exemption to local sales and use tax cap for a county that levied a tax for purposes of a metropolitan area system of public transportation; extend date .................................................H..B 1009 State Sales and Use Tax; clarify eligible exemptions; provisions...........................HB 983 State Sales and Use Tax; monthly report; net receipts from online dealers; products sold in Georgia........................................................................................... SB 67 State Sales Tax Exemption; include consumable supplies used in manufacturing ..........................................................................................................HB 900 State Taxable Net Income; provide limited deduction for certain medical core clerkships ........................................................................................................HB 922 Tax Executions; modify certain provisions .............................................................SB 327 Tax; amount payable for property at redemption; change provisions......................HB 69 Taxation and Revenue; add public transit to authorized purposes for proceeds of excise taxes............................................................................................ SB 92 Taxation and Revenue; allow such taxes to be imposed at a rate of less than 1 percent............................................................................................................ SB 99 Taxation; establishment of website to provide taxpayers; itemized estimated receipt showing how taxes are utilized .................................................... SB 39 Taxation; provide redrawing census tracts shall not disqualify a designated military zone as a less developed area...................................................HB 791 Taxation; rate of interest to be paid for refunds on past due taxes; provisions.................................................................................................................. SB 72

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Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; provide for limitations on state government taxation and expenditures ................................................................... SR 594 Taxpayer Protection Amendment of 2011; tax and expenditure limitations...........SR 438 Tobacco Products; manufacturers and importers; remove certain bonding requirements ............................................................................................................HB 887
TAYLOR COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
TEACHERS Board of Education; pension board recompute pension to teachers and employees who retired prior to April 1, 1955 and who had been awarded a pension for 20 years service in counties of 500,000 population...........................HB 540 Public School Teachers; health insurance plans; revise coverage for employees of county and regional libraries .............................................................HB 490 Social Services; provide that school personnel required to report child abuse shall be notified by child protective agency upon receipt of report and completion of investigation .............................................................................HB 914
TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH SERVICE Georgia Emergency 9-1-1 Support Authority; create .............................................SB 144
TELEVISION Revenue and Taxation; change certain provisions to state income tax credit for qualified entertainment production companies; provide new exemption for qualified food banks, covered items on specified dates, and purchase of energy efficient products ...............................................................HB 958 Trial Proceedings; testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed circuit television and persons entitled to be present; repeal provisions ..................HB 804
TELFAIR COUNTY Telfair County; providing county officers shall be ineligible to hold office under certain conditions; repeal amendment .........................................................H..B 1105
TERRELL COUNTY Terrell County; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections ...........................HB 709
THEFT OFFENSES Crimes and Offenses; provide crime of cargo theft.................................................HB 749 Crimes and Offenses; strangulation as aggravated assault; add provisions ............HB 911 Identity Theft; security freezes for minors; provisions ...........................................HB 915

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Offenses Against Public Order and Safety; define certain terms; prohibit possession of an assault weapon..............................................................................SB 146 Property; foreclosure of security deeds; revise provisions..................................... SB 108 Theft; provide for the crime of refund fraud; penalties ...........................................SB 382
THOMPSON, CHIEF JUSTICE HUGH P.; State of Judiciary address .............P..age 186
THUNDERBOLT, CITY OF Town of Thunderbolt; ad valorem taxes; provide for homestead exemption; municipal purposes ...............................................................................SB 307
TOBACCO AND TOBACCO RELATED PRODUCTS Tobacco Products; manufacturers and importers; remove certain bonding requirements ............................................................................................................HB 887 Tobacco; alternative nicotine products and vapor products; provide regulation .................................................................................................................HB 251
TOCCOA, CITY OF State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................H..R 1200
TOOMBS COUNTY Property Conveyance; authorizing 13 counties .......................................................SR 788 Public Property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities 12 counties ....................................... SR 868
TORTS Civil Practice; four-year statute of limitations for actions involving removal of timber from the property of another; provisions ..................................HB 790 Delinquency Proceedings; juvenile court; enact offender reentry reforms as recommended by the Georgia Council on Criminal Justice Reform ..................SB 365 Liability of Owners and Occupier of Land; codify the duty of a possessor of land to a trespasser against harm........................................................................ SB 125 Limited Liability of Certain Property Owners; revise definition of recreational purposes ...............................................................................................SB 127 Patient Injury Act; create an alternative medical malpractice litigation .................SB 141 Torts; define certain terms; emergency responder who is injured or killed in the line of duty; recover damages....................................................................... SB 413 Torts; recreational joint-use agreement; specifications; definitions ........................ SB 12
TOURISTS Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fund Act; enact ..................................................HB 128

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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF Highways, Bridges and Ferries; require annual submission of State-wide Strategic Transportation progress report; provisions ..............................................HB 774 Motor Vehicles; require tire chains to travel on a road declared as a limited access road due to inclement weather conditions; expand classification of vehicles..........................................................................................HB 753 Public Roads; provide for criteria for the allocation of federal/state funds by the Department of Transportation...................................................................... SB 131 State Road and Tollway Authority; authorize motorcycles to operate in toll lanes/toll roads without payment of a toll .........................................................SB 196 State Transportation Board; meetings to elect board members open to public .......................................................................................................................SB 154 Transportation, Department of; procedures for utilizing design-build contracts; provisions; expand the selection process ................................................. SB 71 Transportation, Department of; requirements for performing value engineering studies ................................................................................................. SB 130 Transportation; provide for attorney's fees and expenses of trial in appeals to condemnation compensation award amounts........................................ SB 348 Weight of Vehicles; issuance of annual commercial wrecker emergency tow permits; provide qualifications ........................................................................HB 486
TRANSPORTATION, STATE BOARD OF, ELECTIONS Grantham, Don; elected member..............................................................................P..age 756 Moody, Dan; elected member ..................................................................................P..age 754
TRIALS Trial Proceedings; testimony of a child ten years old or younger by closed circuit television and persons entitled to be present; repeal provisions ..................HB 804
TROUP COUNTY Property Conveyance; authorizing 13 counties .......................................................SR 788 Public Property; granting of restrictive and nonexclusive easements for operation/maintenance of facilities, utilities 12 counties ....................................... SR 868 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544 Troup County Airport Authority; repeal ................................................................ SB 359
TUNNEL HILL, CITY OF Tunnel Hill, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum...........H..B 1113
TURNER COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
TURNER, WILLIE D.; addressed the Senate........................................................P..age 733

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UNIFORM RULES OF THE ROAD Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund; provide imposition of additional fine for reckless driving ...........................................................................................HB 870 Criminal Procedure; provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation........................................................SB 187 Highways, Bridges and Ferries; require annual submission of State-wide Strategic Transportation progress report; provisions ..............................................HB 774 Homicide by Vehicle; increase the penalty .............................................................SB 116 License Plates; submission of a doctor's prescription; application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit ...............SB 298 Motor Vehicles and Traffic; provide for procedure for passing sanitation vehicles ....................................................................................................................HB 762 Motor Vehicles; create a new class of motor vehicles; autonomous vehicles; definitions; requirements to operate .........................................................SB 369 Motor Vehicles; require tire chains to travel on a road declared as a limited access road due to inclement weather conditions; expand classification of vehicles..........................................................................................HB 753 Motorcycles; handlebars; repeal certain provisions ...............................................SB 407 Rules of the Road; change the age of a child constituting child endangerment............................................................................................................ SB 58 Rules of the Road; driving under the influence; convicted for second time; change age of a child constituting child endangerment ................................. SB 18 Rules of the Road; failure to properly secure a load on a motor vehicle; increase the penalties ...............................................................................................SB 124 Rules of the Road; prohibit the use of telecommunications devices for oral communications; unless hands-free communication device; exceptions ................................................................................................................SB 110 Speed Restrictions; impeding traffic flow and minimum speed in lefthand lanes; modify provisions .................................................................................HB 459 Traffic Offenses; DUI; first time conviction; require ignition interlock device ....................................................................................................................... SB 15
UNION COUNTY Jack Collins Lance, Sr. Memorial Highway; Union County; renaming................S..R 1184 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
URBAN REDEVELOPMENT LAW Local Government; provide for use of surface transportation projects in urban redevelopment areas; provisions ..................................................................HB 960 Urban Redevelopment Law; include blighted areas................................................HB 833 Urban Redevelopment Law; revise terminology from slums to pockets of blight....................................................................................................................SB 374

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VALDOSTA, CITY OF Valdosta, City of; levy an excise tax ......................................................................HB 850
VARNELL, CITY OF Varnell, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum .................H..B 1112
VETERANS AFFAIRS; DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICE Crimes and Offenses; certain veterans organizations may sell certain pull tab games of chance; define certain terms........................................................SB 272 Returning Veterans Task Force; create; membership, duties ................................. SB 148
VETOES Veto Letters 2013...................................................................................................Page 4
VICTIMS OF CRIME; COMPENSATION Criminal Procedure; provide for extended time frames for victims of certain crimes to request victim compensation........................................................SB 187
VICTIMS OF CRIME; CRIME VICTIMS BILL OF RIGHTS Criminal Procedure; notification regarding certain assistance available pursuant to federal law.............................................................................................SB 232
VIENNA State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................H..R 1200
VOCATIONAL, TECHNICAL, AND ADULT EDUCATION Education; raise the age of mandatory education from 16 to 17 1/2; adult literacy; revise provisions ...............................................................................SB 319 State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia; provide for the designation of community colleges .................................................................. SB 103 Work Based Learning Act .......................................................................................SB 329

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WADLEY State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
WAGES; MINIMUM WAGE LAW Minimum Wage; provide for substantive and comprehensive reform of provisions regarding the minimum wage law .....................................................SB 314

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WALKER COUNTY Captain Larry S. Simmons Memorial Intersection; Walker County; dedicate ....................................................................................................................SR 966 City of Chickamauga, Walker County; provide new charter ................................. SB 418 State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
WARREN COUNTY Warren County; authorize board of education member serve simultaneously as deputy coroner and deputy coroner serve simultaneously as board member ..........................................................................H..B 1099
WASHINGTON, CITY OF State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
WASTE MANAGEMENT Georgia Brownfield Act; enact................................................................................HB 957 Natural Resources Department; establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on the hazardous site inventory..............................................................SB 333 Natural Resources, Department of; establish that persons are not aggrieved by listings on hazardous site inventory that occur after a certain date...............................................................................................................HB 904 Sales and Use Tax; authorize the use and expenditure of tax proceeds for maintenance and operation of public transportation..........................................SB 287 Tire Disposal Restrictions; extend sunset date for tire fees ...................................HB 908 Waste Management; hazardous waste sites; enrollment, participation, administration; revise provisions.............................................................................SB 176 Waste Management; permit by notification for inert waste landfill operations.................................................................................................................SB 380
WATER RESOURCES Flint River Drought Protection Act; clarify legislative intent; revise definitions; expand programs ..................................................................................SB 213 Georgia Environmental Finance Authority; expand Georgia Reservoir Fund .........................................................................................................................HB 199 Georgia Geospatial Advisory Council; create .........................................................SB 361 J. Calvin Hill, Jr., Act; enact....................................................................................HB 731 Water Pollution; establish water emergency response procedures..........................HB 549 Water Resources; issuance of sludge land application permits; revise certain requirements................................................................................................HB 741 Water Well Standards; permanently extend the moratorium on well or borehole construction...............................................................................................SB 306

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WATERS, PORTS, AND WATERCRAFT Game and Fish; update provisions relating to rules and regulations used to establish criminal violations ................................................................................HB 783 License Plates; submission of a doctor's prescription; application for a special parking decal for persons with disabilities in lieu of an affidavit ...............SB 298 Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize, correct errors; reenact statutory portion of said Code .................................................................... SB 340 Watercraft; suspension of privileges to operate a vessel for violations of vessel laws of this state and other states; provisions ...............................................HB 777
WAVERLY HALL, TOWN OF Waverly Hall, Town of; reincorporate and provide for a charter..........................H..B 1036
WAYCROSS JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Coweta Judicial Circuit; Waycross Judicial Circuit; provide additional judge ........................................................................................................................HB 742
WAYNESBORO, CITY OF State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................H..R 1200
WEAPONS Crimes and Offenses; carrying weapons within certain school safety zones and at school functions; change provisions ...................................................HB 826 Crimes and Offenses; discharging a gun or pistol near public highway or street; change provisions .....................................................................................HB 773 Firearms; carrying weapons in unauthorized locations; change provisions.............HB 60 Safe Carry Protection Act; enact .............................................................................HB 512 Safe Carry Protection Act; enact .............................................................................HB 875
WHEELER COUNTY Wheeler County; office of coroner; provide nonpartisan elections.......................H..B 1068 Wheeler County; office of probate judge; provide nonpartisan elections.............H..B 1067
WHITFIELD COUNTY Tunnel Hill, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum...........H..B 1113 Whitfield County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum ..............H..B 1075
WILD ANIMALS Livestock; provide for regulation of importation of white-tailed deer from other states; breeding purposes ...................................................................... SB 230
WILDLIFE Special License Plates; adjust fund allocation for certain specialty wildlife license plates; provide new license plate for Grady Health Foundation ...............................................................................................................HB 881

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Wildlife; authorize the use of suppressors on hunting firearms under certain circumstances................................................................................................ SB 93
WILKINSON COUNTY State Highway System; dedicate and rename certain portions..............................H..R 1544
WINDER, CITY OF Winder, City of; change corporate limits ................................................................HB 909 Winder, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide a referendum .................H..B 1071
WINE Alcoholic Beverages; change the maximum percent by volume of wine; change definitions; authorize wineries to buy and use certain products .................SB 286 Alcoholic Beverages; permit fruit growers licensed as farm wineries obtain license authorizing production of distilled spirits and fortified wines pursuant to certain conditions ......................................................................HB 825
WOMAN'S RIGHT TO KNOW ACT Insurance; provide definitions; prohibit coverage of certain abortions through certain qualified health plans ...................................................................... SB 98
WOODLAND State Highway System; dedicate certain portions .................................................H..R 1200

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YOUNG HARRIS Young Harris, City of; revise terms of office and manner of election of mayor and council.................................................................................................HB 1103

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ZONING; PROCEDURES Mobile Broadband Infrastructure Leads to Development (BILD) Act; enact .........................................................................................................................HB 176 Water Resources; issuance of sludge land application permits; revise certain requirements................................................................................................HB 741